Visual & Performing Arts Venues
2AU Limited
200 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.255.7651
Email: 2aulimited@mchsi.com
Website: www.2aulimited.com
Tues-Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-7
“Jewelry and other objects of desire.” Featuring one-of-a-kind, fine jewelry, accessories, and contemporary art by international and local artists. Choose from unique, designer jewelry created in our studio, or collaborate with Ann Au to design your own stunning, wearable art made from precious and semi-precious materials.
A OK Antiques/Atomic Blond Mid-Century Modern Gallery Loft
124 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.255.2525
Email: atomicblond@msn.com
Sun 12-4, Mon-Sat 10:30-6, Thurs 10:30-7
Featuring art & design of the past & the future from iconic mid-century designers to new art & sculptures by well-known mid-west artists. Find quality vintage costume jewelry, textiles, art glass, pottery, ceramics, antiques, vintage toys, advertising signs & much more!
Artistic Bead
219 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.334.0020
Email: Cheryl@artisticbead.com
Website: www.artisticbead.com
Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Artistic Bead showcases beaded sculptural and wearable art in an incredible array of color, texture, and subject themes. Enjoy pieces including a beautifully embellished tiara, beaded dolls, jewelry, purses and so much more. A wonderful collection marking beads as a fine art form. A shopping experience to inspire your creativity.
CottageHouse Studio
314 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.277.7259
Email: johnjannenga@yahoo.com
Website: www.johnjannenga.com
Sun-Sat 10-5
Art studio and gallery for John Jannenga, and Iowa artists on consignment. We sell art, gifts and offer lessons for children and adults.
Eyebeads & Gemstones
214 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.279.9100
Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5 and by appointment
We provide personal assistance to help you create unique jewelry from precious and semiprecious stones such as emerald, ruby, sapphire, citrine, amethyst peridot, topaz, quartz, opal, larimar, jaspers, and agates. Uniquely designed jewelry by Mary Jane Long. Special pricing for qualified artisans.
Fair World Gallery
116 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.277.7550
Email: info@fairworldgallery.com
Website: www.fairworldgallery.com
Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-4
Fair World Gallery sells fair trade and earth friendly items from over 50 countries. Items include jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, toys, handbags, and furniture. A Great place for a unique gift.
Fishlips3 Beads & Blues
104 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.274.3474
Email: dennis@fishlips3.com
Website: www.fishlips3.com
Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs 11-8, Fri-Sat 10-5
Fishlips3 provides a mix of unusual, unique and exotic beads, findings, and gemstones from around the world to enhance your designs. Specializing in wire work and silversmith jewelry created by designer/owner Dennis Victor in the store. The fossils, geodes, corporate and collectible gemstone gifts round out your shopping experience. Offering jewelry-making and silversmith classes. New gemstone and fossil jewelry designs will be created especially for artstop. Come and let us design that special piece just for you! “No Lip Service...Just Great Stuff!”
Holmes Jewelry Shop
123 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.279.3864
Email: holmesjewelry@qwest.net
Website: www.holmesjewelry.com
Tues-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-4
Established in 1950 and featuring fine jewelry, gold, platinum, silver, and stainless steel. Custom designs, hand-fabricating, casting and repairs.
Isabel Bloom L.L.C.
113 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.274.8455
Fax: 515.274.8457
Email: darcyr@ibloom.com
Website: www.ibloom.com
Mon-Wed, Fri 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4
For more than 50 years the sculpture of Isabel Bloom has warmed the hearts and brightened the lives of art lovers and collectors throughout the country. We are proud to carry forth the Iowa artist’s tradition of creating simple elegant artwork, by hand, for you to enjoy and share.
Kavanaugh Art Gallery
131 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.279.8682
Email: kagallery@aol.com
Website: www.kavanaughgallery.com
Mon-Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-8
Fine art gallery specializing in antique art, original oils and sculpture, and signed and numbered prints, ranging from the traditional to the abstract. Custom framing and on-site consultation for commercial or residential decorating needs are available.
Light the Earth
125 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.721.rock (7625)
Email: john@lighttheearth.com
Website: www.lighttheearth.com
Tues, Wed, Fri 11-6, Thurs 11-8, by appt Sun/Mon call 867.3833
One of a kind stone oil lamps, handcrafted Fan Dangle jewelry, spectacular stone art, vases and furniture for your home, office or garden. Elaborate multi-lighted centerpieces for the dining room or board room to small single lighted lamps that can be grouped or used individually, these natural, hand-crafted creations are sure to illicit a warm response.
Olson-Larsen Galleries
203 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.277.6734
Fax: 515.277.4413
Email: info@olsonlarsen.com
Website: www.olsonlarsen.com
Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-4
Established in 1979, the gallery exhibits original contemporary painting, prints, drawings, photographs, and sculpture by established, regionally recognized artists.
Services include proposals, art-on-approval, major site-specific commissions, public art, museum quality framing, delivery and installation, and documentation for educational and insurance purposes. Serving corporations, small businesses, collectors, and home owners.
Paris Flea Market
312 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.255.0018
Email: parisfleamarket@mchsi.com
Mon-Sat 10-5
Paris Flea Market offers an eclectic mix of jewelry, local art, antiques, home décor and distinctive gifts. We feature jewelry by owner artist Jennifer Schaffer, works by Nancy Morgan, John Jannenga, Shirley Shirley, and many more.
Solo Designs/Mimi’s from the Market
207 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.274.9777
Email: mimisenn@mimisenn.com
Website: www.mimisenn.com
Wed-Sat 11-5
A working artist’s studio purposely left casual and low key as evidenced by the chicken wire jewelry display. Patrons are able to view and touch the fused glass jewelry while enjoying an eclectic array of acrylic paintings, pen and ink stippling, photography, and metalwork.
The Art Store
801 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA 50312
Ph: 515.244.7000
Fax: 515.244.7056
Email: jdomeier@shoptheartstore.com
Website: www.theartstore.com
Mon-Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5, Sun 12 to 4
An all-inclusive art resource for artists, students and lovers of exceptional design. A place where you can not only buy art supplies, fine pens and gifts but also find the perfect frame for your new poster or print! Employee art gallery year round. Tons of parking! Wine and beer!
The Lagniappe
112 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.277.0047
Fax: 515.277.0047
Email: thelagniappe@aol.com
Website: www.thelagniappe.com
Mon-Wed, Sat 10-5, Thur-Fri 10-8, Sun 12-4
Exquisite art jewelry to adorn you, distinguished art to enhance your home or office, and gifts or accessories with that special touch. Featuring local, regional, and national artists in jewelry, glass, pottery, clothing, wall art, as well as gourmet food, and wine. Custom framing available. Now offering coffee, wine and other beverages and snacks on the roof garden deck, which is also available for private parties.
Restaurants
Café Su
225 Fifth StreetWest Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.274-5102
Fax: 515.274.6408
Lunch: Thurs-Sat 11:30 – 2:30
Dinner: Tues-Thurs 4:30-10:00, Fri-Sat 4:30-11:00, Sun 4:30-10:00
Café Su, with its innovative décor, features delicious dim sum as well as an array of entrees and an excellent wine and beer selection.
Chuck Celsi’s Tavern Restaurants
205 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.255.9827
www.tavernpizza.com
Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12-10
Great pizza and outstanding Italian food. Wonderful broasted chicken plus our famous grinders and sandwiches. Casual family dining – great food – great service.
Giff Wagner’s Fifth Street Pub
128 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.255.4550
Daily 11am-2am
Neighborhood bar, good food and comfortable atmosphere. TVs for ball games, full bar, and ATM available.
The General Store Eatery
206 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.279.6828
Mon-Sat 11-3, Open for Sunday street events.
The secret is out. The General Store Eatery has been serving the best deli sandwiches, homemade soups and desserts since 1970.
The Longest Yard
122 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ph: 515.274.1710
Daily 11am-2am
Watch your favorite team or relax on the open-air patio and enjoy a full menu from nachos to steak.
