Urban Experience Magazine

08/22/2026

The World Food and Music Festival is next weekend August 28-August 30th. Check it out. It is always a great event.

08/22/2026

Calling for volunteers.

📣 VOLUNTEER CALL! 📣

Our festival runs on the valuable support of volunteers and we want you to be part of the best cultural festivalsin Iowa.
Sign up to help with:
✅Admission Gates
✅ Beverage Tent
✅ Children’s Activities
✅ Cultural Booths
✅ Festival Set-up/Tear Down
https://www.latinoheritagefestival.org/volunteers

08/22/2026

What a great story. Watch for yourself

08/21/2026

Urban Experience Magazine celebrates Black Business Month. Learn more about some business owners in our city.

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UE August 2026

08/14/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a show at The Playhouse.

08/14/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Take in a show at The Playhouse.

07/08/2026

The July digital edition of the magazine.

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This edition of Urban Experience Magazine introduces you to Rev. Pierce Harper, Jr. of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. They will be having a Family and Friends Fest on July 18th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. On Sunday, July 19th, 2026, they will have Friends and Family Day at 10:00 am. This is a free event.

The Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Mu Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., will host Jazz in July Brunch on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at The Loft, located at 100 Indiana Ave in Des Moines, IA. You can purchase tickets at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JF8UPH55539EG

The Iowa State Fair takes place August 13th - August 23rd. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/buy-tickets

There is plenty to do this summer. Stay safe from the heat and enjoy the July edition of Urban Experience Magazine.

Blessings,
Dwana Bradley
Urban Experience Magazine

Buy your Iowa State Fair tickets, grandstand tickets, attraction tickets here!

06/29/2026

Walking Through Dementia Together on July 15th, 12-3pm. Join the conversation .

06/14/2026

Congratulations to Miss Iowa 2026 McKenzie Kerry.

06/11/2026

Meet our moderator for our event with Tayari Jones on Monday! Victoria Henderson Webber is the current president of the NAACP Des Moines Branch and a leader within the Des Moines community.

Make plans to join us at Central Library for this FREE event with an acclaimed and award-winning author.