Did you attend Bravo Greater Des Moines' 10th annual Bravo Awards Gala Saturday? We were there, camera in hand, to scope out the latest trends in evening wear and accessories. See our report on Facebook here. 

Also on scene was dsm contributor Amanda Reynal, who took over our Instagram for the day to document the entire gala experience. Click the above link to see her coverage and to follow @dsmmagazine. You also won't want to miss the Flipogram slideshow of the event on our Facebook page, which already has over 1,500 views!    

A Romantic Dinner with Range   

Not sure what to do this Valentine's Day? We've rounded up our picks for events happening on Feb. 14 throughout Greater Des Moines.

• Civic Music Association will present "An Intimate Evening" with acclaimed vocalist Nnenna Freelon and celebrated classical guitar virtuoso Earl Klugh. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University. Tickets cost $18-$48 and can be purchased here. 
   
• Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Des Moines Heart Ball, an annual black-tie gala in support of the American Heart Association. The event is from 5:30-11:30 p.m. an Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Memorial. Tickets cost $250 and can be bought here. Guests can expect both a silent and live auction as well as entertainment by the Standing Hamptons during a dance party at 8:30 p.m.

• Ballet Des Moines invites the whole family to follow the yellow brick road to the Renaissance Savery Hotel (401 Locust St.) for The Emerald City Ball - A Family Affair. The event will take place from 6-10 p.m. and include food and drink, dancing and characters from the city of Oz. Tickets cost $50 per person or $400 for a table of eight and can be purchased at balletdesmoines.org. Each ticket purchased to the event includes a ticket to the ballet's "The Wizard of Oz" performance at Des Moines Civic Center on April 4. Should you decide to stay the night, rooms are available for $119 or $129 and include breakfast for two. For more information on the hotel stay or to reserve a room, call 244-2151. 
   
• Des Moines Social Club will host Hearts Against Humanity - A Valentine Party for Horrible People at 7 p.m. for both singles and couples who aren't feeling so lovey-dovey this Valentine's Day. Tickets cost $25 or $200 per table of 10 (buy them here) and include a buffet-style dinner from Krunkwich Ramen House, cheap André Champagne, a live performance by Anna Gebhardt, a comedy show and a photo booth. Guests are invited to share their worse breakup story for a chance to win a prize. Teams of 10 can play the popular game Cards Against Humanity with a prize for the winning team and honorary gifts for especially abominable answers. For more information click here.
   
• If you care to do something a little more exciting on Valentine's Day, China's The Peking Acrobats, a troupe of gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts will appear at Des Moines Civic Center at 1 p.m. as part of the Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Family series. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased here.

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