We're one of three agencies opening our doors to AMA Iowa Chapter members and students for this years Agency Crawl. Be sure to register for the crawl and come see us along with Catchfire Media and Lava Row. This is the last time you'll see us in our current pad before we move here!

Good morning Des Moines! Could we ask for any better weather to enjoy the arts this weekend? By the looks of it right now, I would say definitely not.

Besides checking out the artwork from all the local and national artists, here's what I recommend seeing at the Des Moines Arts Festival this weekend:

• Live music – there are some seriously awesome music acts this year:
  ScarsOn45 play at 7pm Friday, The Smithereens follow at 8pm. On Saturday check out Silent Agency at 1:30pm, Modoc at 6pm and The Envy Corps at 8pm.
• Performance Art:
  Get blown away Friday night at 5pm with the stunt show by Project Dynamite and then again Saturday at 5:45. Sunday's Des Moines Poetry slam at 11:30am could be awesome or disastrous, so that makes for some fun.
• Interactive Arts:
  Join Bank of America and the Des Moines Art Center to create a 30' by 25' inverted ice cream cone using brightly colored recycled plastic bags. Also, share your creative side by painting a picket fence assembled around the Blitz Build house. If you have kiddos get them entered in the coloring contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card to spend on the art supplies.
• Interrobang Film Festival:
  Check out the Interrobang Film Festival, to view 52 independent films on-site in the south wing of the Des Moines Central Library.

Most of all have fun this weekend! Enjoy the weather and enjoy the arts in one of the most beautiful settings in all of Des Moines.

The word is out that we're moving to a new state of the art facility in downtown by the end of the year. You can read more about the building located across from the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Garden in the Des Moines Register or Business Record.

But here is what we're most excited about with the new space:

1. Downtown. Can't say it enough. While we're on the outskirts of it right now, to be in the heart of it will be awesome.
2. The view. We will have the privilege of looking out at this every day.
3. New workspace. While we're at the beginning of space design we're pretty excited about creating opportunities for our talented people to work closer with spaces designed for teamwork.
4. Pride. We're sure this space is going to give all of us a real sense of pride for where we work and what we do.
5. Wow factor. We work with the best clients and we want these clients and future clients to feel wowed when they step in our doors. We're the real deal and we want them to know they deserve it.
6. Hub-bub. I had a chance to eat at the Jimmy John's over there last week and realized we're going to be right in the hub-bub of activity. Within walking distance we'll have restaurants, the library, the sculpture garden, coffee shops, shopping and much more.
7. Parking. We have it now, but to have easy parking at the new spot is more icing on the cake.

This Friday at 2:15am CST (8:15 in London) the Royal Wedding coverage beings. Prince William will marry Kate Middleton, making her the newest addition to the Royal Family as Princess Kate. News stations like the BBC are planning 184 hours of Royal coverage, CNN has 145 reporters in London covering the story, and specialty channels like TLC and We are showcasing Royal Wedding specials all week.

Where does your obsession, or wariness, of the Royal Wedding fall in the scope of it all? Around Flynn Wright, everyone is talking about the big wedding and discussing their plans to attend Royal Wedding parties. So Des Moines, are you awaiting the big day as anxiously as all of us? 

Take our quick poll and tell us your royal Wedding plans!

Results of the poll will be posted on the blog next week. See you then.

We have the privilege of working with many amazing companies, one of which is MidAmerican Energy. We don't just toot their horn because they’re a client (though that helps), but because they do some great things in the communities they serve. Plus, they are always leading by example when it comes to energy efficiency.

Appliance Recycling
One of MidAmerican Energy's latest energy efficiency initiatives is appliance recycling. As an Iowa electric customer, you can recycle any working refrigerator, freezer or window air conditioner. The best part: you don't need to lift a finger! MidAmerican Energy will haul your appliance away for you. That means, you save energy, save money, help protect the environment AND you get paid! Up to $50!

So that's it… pretty simple really. Of course there are a few details you should read in order to get that money in your wallet. Learn more about recycling your old appliance and call MidAmerican Energy to schedule your pick up.