Press release
Arts Alive!, a family performance series presented by Des Moines Parks and Recreation and the Des Moines Arts Commission kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Field House, 1000 S. 220th St. The series features a line-up of music, slithery reptiles, zany performances and more.

Each family performance is held on the third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets online or in person or by phone from the Parks & Recreation Department at 206-870-6527.

The Not-Its! may be the nation's best-dressed kids' band, sporting skinny pink ties and fluffy pink tutus that appeal to kids' discerning fashion sense. The Not-Its! combine crunchy guitars with smooth, four-part harmonies, all nestled within "fantastic danceable pop gems about gettin' fancy, birthday parties, bath time and intergalactic play dates."

Future Arts Alive! performances are as follows:
Nov. 19 Alex Zerbe, professional zaniac
Dec. 17 No performance - join us for Breakfast with Santa
Jan. 21 Reptile Man
Feb. 18 Goofy Gideon Magic Show
March 17 Harmonica Pocket - Get Loose with Seuss Show