The Des Moines Embassy

March 11, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until March 19, 2016

Free
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Are you ready? Hell yes! The Des Moines Embassy is back and bigger than before with four days of innovative, interactive excitement AND four days of frenzied music festival — all at the heart of the action in Austin at E 6th and Red River.

What is the Des Moines Embassy, you ask? First, get inspired with sessions from Silicon Prairie start-ups based in Iowa, mingle with tech entrepreneurs and take part in healing yoga sessions. Then, stay tuned for killer music with showcases by Creative Artists Agency, Smartpunk, Phat Records, The Noise and more. It’s hip, vibrant, innovative, fun, surprising, unexpected and full of artful culture. Just like the Embassy’s namesake: Des Moines, Iowa.

The Des Moines Embassy is free, but an RSVP is required. Yes, you heard that right — it’s free! Hell yes! But you have to RSVP first. All thanks to the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

Get on the list! Fill out the form below to RSVP for the Des Moines Embassy. Of course, like all the parties this week, RSVP does not guarantee entry. However, you will be entered for a chance to win a trip to 80/35 Music Festival, July 8 and 9 in Des Moines, Iowa just for RSVP-ing. Read the official rules and regulations.

This year’s 80/35 Music Festival will be rad. Past headliners have included Weezer, Jenny Lewis, Wilco, Cake, Wu-Tang Clan, Death Cab for Cutie and many more. The 2016 musicians will be announced soon. Seize Des Moines!

 

Friday, Mar. 11

Noon–1 p.m.
Live Graffiti Art Demonstration

4–6 p.m.
Opening Night Happy Hour

5–10 p.m.
Hairstyle + DJ Airstream by Henry De La Paz

6 p.m.
#BuildLearnGive
Central Iowa techies donate $150,000 of services annually to non-profits through theDes Moines Charity Hack.

8–10 p.m.
Wine Tasting Mixer

Saturday, Mar. 12

9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Morning Healing Yoga Session sponsored by UnityPoint Health

4–6 p.m.
Happy Hour

5–10 p.m.
Hairstyle + DJ Airstream by Henry De La Paz

6–8 p.m.
Iowa Startup Stories Night
All eyes are on the Silicon Prairie. The world is watching Iowa…
The world is watching Iowa…

8–10 p.m.
Wine Tasting Mixer


Sunday, Mar. 13

9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Morning Healing Yoga Session sponsored by UnityPoint Health

5–10 p.m.
Hairstyle + DJ Airstream by Henry De La Paz

6–8:30 p.m.
Iowa Hour sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority
Network with Iowa’s best, brightest and most connected in tech. #IowaHour
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Workiva
West Des Moines
Quad Cities

8:30–10 p.m.
Wine Tasting Mixer

Monday, Mar. 14

4–8 p.m.
Closing Night Happy Hour/Wine Tasting Mixer

5–10 p.m.
Hairstyle + DJ Airstream by Henry De La Paz

MUSIC LINEUP
Wednesday, Mar. 16

CAA – Creative Artists Agency Showcase
Starts at noon

Lineup Coming Soon!

Country & Americana Showcase
Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Lineup Coming Soon!


Thursday, Mar. 17

Showcase Coming Soon!
Starts at noon

Lineup Coming Soon!

Des Moines: Hell Yes Showcase
Starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Brazilian 2wins
Christopher the Conquered
Oh Whitney
Bassel & the Supernaturals
Twins
The Digital Wild


Friday, Mar. 18

The Noise Showcase
Starts at noon

Owel
Assuming We Survive
Waterparks
Milk Teeth
Like Pacific
Forever Came Calling
Speak Low If You Speak Love
Knuckle Puck
Real Friends
State Champs
Neck Deep

Smartpunk Showcase
Starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Banner Year
Protagonist
You Vandal
This Legend
Suck Brick Kid
Teen Agers
FenixTX
Unwritten Law
The ShaBooms
Wagakki


Saturday, Mar. 19

Phat Records Showcase
Starts at noon

Mean Jeans
Drakulas
No Parents
toyGuitar
Night Birds
Riverboat Gamblers
NOFX

Showcase Coming Soon!
Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Lineup Coming Soon!

Details

Date:
March 11, 2016
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
http://www.seizedesmoines.com/des-moines-embassy#rsvp

Venue

Red River St & E 6th St
Red River St & E 6th St
Austin,TX78701United States
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