Social Saturday: Toons and Tunes

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s May Social Saturday event: Toons and Tunes! Who loves Saturday morning cartoons? Watch short animations created by local artists! Musical majesty? Listen to unique and fun tunes by the Des Moines Gamer Symphony! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, musical storytime, a free guided tour, treats in the Café, and so much more! Schedule of Events: 11:15 a.m. | Musical Storytime Levitt Auditorium 12 – 12:30 p.m. | Des Moines Gamer Symphony Small Ensembles Levitt Auditorium Come hear the Des Moines Gamer Symphony brass and woodwind ensembles perform music from video games you know and love! From Mario to Zelda to Halo, we will cover generations of games in just 30-minutes to celebrate this rising genre. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Live Music in Galleries Find various solo artists performing throughout the museum gallery spaces. Cello and guitar by Jessica Villegas, and Peruvian Pan Flute by Cucho Madero. 1 – 2 p.m. | Guided Tour (all ages) Meet in the Macomber Lobby 1:30 p.m. | Community Animation Showcase Levitt Auditorium Inspired by the exhibition, “Honey, You’re a Wonderful Model: Maria Lassnig’s Animated Films” this showcase presents creativity in motion. The film screening will feature a mix of short, animated works made by local artists. Registrations recommended.