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Lunch Unplugged 2014 Concert Series Announced

January 31, 2014

The Downtown Community Alliance (DCA) and Des Moines Performing Arts are pleased to announce the lineup for the Lunch Unplugged concert series. Now in its fourth year, Lunch Unplugged infuses culturally-rich programming with local flavor into the Downtown workday at an affordable price. Take back the lunch hour with choice local entertainment in the beautiful setting of the Temple Theater.

Tickets are $5 and go on sale Monday, Feb. 10. Tickets can be purchased by phone at (515) 246-2300, at the Civic Center Ticket Office (221 Walnut Street), or at the Temple Theater Ticket Office 30 minutes prior to the show. Concert attendees may bring their own lunch to eat in the theater.

All Lunch Unplugged concerts are held from Noon–1 p.m. in the Temple Theater at the Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust Street in Downtown Des Moines.

The Lunch Unplugged concert series will kick off Feb. 27 with local artists The Parlours, and will include six individual concerts through April 17.

Lunch Unplugged 2014 Concert Lineup

  • Thursday, Feb. 27 — Parlours — Indie Folk/Pop
  • Thursday, Mar. 6 — Roxi Copland — Jazz/Pop
  • Thursday, Mar. 13 — The River Monks — Indie Folk/Rock
  • Thursday, Mar. 20 — Ballet Des Moines — Dance
  • Thursday, Apr. 3 — Comedy & Magic with John & Patrick (of Triple Espresso)  
  • Tuesday, Apr. 17 — Annalibera — Electronic Pop

Mercy College of Health Sciences is the Presenting Sponsor of Lunch Unplugged. “As the College located in downtown Des Moines, Mercy College of Health Sciences understands the importance of maintaining a healthy balance in life and is pleased to serve as the presenting sponsor to encourage our students and the community at-large to take time to enjoy the arts,” according to Dr. Barbara Decker, President.

Lunch Unplugged concert sponsors also include Meredith Corporation, Nationwide, BH Management, Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo, and Hubbell Realty.

All media inquiries should be directed to Cindy Hughes Anliker at (515) 246-2368 or Jody Gifford at (515) 419-2149.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,100 Regional Business Members and more than 330 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.