By John Pemble on July 5, 2009
Vendors surround 80-35’s main stage on Locust and 13th street, some of which are artists. Jon Palestini is a Des Moines apparel artist who recently launched a Zombie line of clothing including my favorite “ZILF” design. The only beer to be found in the festival was from Ames Iowa’s Olde Main brewery. I enjoy their [...]
By John Pemble on July 4, 2009
The clouds downtown Des Moines produced rain through most of the first day of the alternative music festival 80-35. Several women dressed only in shorts and body paint applied by Emily Svec paraded around the festival. The majority of 80-35 is free with two of the stages featuring Iowa bands including The Autumn Project. The [...]
