Iowa Sister States | Bronze Sponsor
Thank you to Iowa Sister States for becoming a Bronze Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2018!
Iowa Sister States is a non-profit organization with a mission we love: to grow Iowa’s relationships with our nine sister cities and regions around the world. The group, made up of mostly volunteers, organizes exchange programs and scholarships for Iowans to visit or study in our sister states, such as Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan and Veneto Region, Italy. Locals from those regions can experience life (and college) here, too. The organization also offers programs to educate Iowans about international farming, business, culture, and more.
Want to get involved? Volunteer to host foreign exchange students, translate, or transport visitors.
“People-to-people exchanges change the world by changing one person at a time.” – iowasisterstates.org
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Afternoon Tea Along the River
Take afternoon tea like a Londoner here in Des Moines!
Afternoon Tea Along the River is a British tea event in an elegant setting with views of the Des Moines River. Tickets are $50 each, including ticketing fees. All proceeds will go towards the production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017, the Des Moines European Heritage Association’s signature event and the city’s only German-inspired Christmas market. Gather your friends and don your fancy hats for a memorable afternoon!
Entertainment to be announced.
When: Sunday, September 23 from 2 – 4pm
Where: The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Get your tickets on Eventbrite!
Barry Boyce Band | #CDM2018 Performer
Tell us about your group and what type of performance you offer.
We are a 3-pc group based out of the Omaha, NE. area consisting of an Accordion, Tuba/Bass Guitar & Drums. We play a variety of Polkas & Waltzes consisting of Czech, Polish & German music with English vocals. We also play a variety of oldies & Christmas songs played in polka & waltz tempo.
What are you most looking forward to at the 2018 Christkindmarket Des Moines?
It’s always great to get to perform our style of music for many different crowds & we think it would be fun to perform at the Christkindlmarket. We always seem to find something within our music that would interest many age groups
What do you enjoy most about this type of crowd or venue?
Playing for an event that has a wide range in ages that may never have listened to our style of polka. Also, we get to play our songs of the season.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2018 Radio Spot!
Listen to the 30-second radio spot Suzanne Hull recorded with Ross Peterson at iHeart Radio to promote Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2018. Who’s ready for the holidays to be here already?
Feel free to share with your friends and listen for the spot on select iHeart Radio stations as we get closer to Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
iHeartRadio is an Internet radio platform owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. Founded in April 2008 as the website iheartmusic.com, as of 2015 iHeartRadio functions both as a music recommender system and as a radio network that aggregates audio content from over 800 local iHeartMedia radio stations across the United States, as well as from hundreds of other stations and from various other media (with companies such as Cumulus Media, Cox Radio and Beasley Broadcast Group also utilizing this service). iHeartRadio is available online, via mobile devices, and on select video-game consoles.
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Des Moines Chantants | #CDM2018 Performer
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SG Edelweiß-St. Paul | #CDM2018 Performer
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Christmas in July Full Moon Ride Wrap Up
Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA) partnered with Flat Tire Lounge, Nite Hawk Bar & Grill, and Whistlin’ Donkey Sports Bar and Grill for an evening ride along the High Trestle Trail on July 28 from 4-8pm.
Riding in either direction, riders stopped at each of these participating bars to enjoy live music, European games, Christmas decorations and a costume contest!
Donations to participate in the European games and silent auction, will support DMEHA’s production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2018.
Thanks to Gail’s Photography & Designs for the photos!
Top Hat Carolers | #CDM2018 Performer
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Metro Brass Quintet | #CDM2018 Performer
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Central Iowa Wind Ensemble | #CDM2018 Performer
Tell us about your group and what to expect from your performance
The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is a charitable fine arts organization dedicated to providing opportunities for listening to, and participating in, outstanding performances of wind band music. We do this by assembling musicians of advanced proficiency, performing concerts throughout the community, and reaching out to young and/or disadvantaged audiences. Chamber groups from the ensemble will be performing music with a holiday and/or European theme.
What are you most looking forward to at the 2018 Christkindlmarket Des Moines?
Members of CIWE are looking forward to performing at 2018 Christkindlmarket Des Moines because it gives us the opportunity to perform in small chamber ensembles. This gives us the chance to explore and perform music that we do not normally play in the large ensemble.
What do you enjoy most about this type of venue or crowd?
We enjoy performing at Christkindlmarket Des Moines because of the great festival atmosphere. It is great to get out into the community and play during the holiday season.