August 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celebrating the people who live, work, or play in the historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines, the annual Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival is August 29 – August 31 in West Des Moines.
The Junction Speaks kicks off the weekend celebration on Thursday, August 29 – 5:00pm at the Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
Since 2013, The Junction Speaks has revealed and preserved the rich multicultural oral histories of the families who built a tight-knit community in Valley Junction. The origin histories of Serbian, Mexican and African Americans in Valley Junction have been curated, recorded, and published at the annual event. It’s a rich night of storytelling, slideshows, special presentations and artwork on display from commissioned artist, Julia Roland, a fifth-generation Valley Junction descendant. Music for the evening will be provided by well-known jazz pianist, Tanner Taylor. We’re excited to host the 2024 The Junction Speaks event at the fully restored and historic Val Air Ballroom.
Jazzin’ in the Junction is Friday, August 30 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Taste of the Junction Gallery, 1312 Maple Street, Valley Junction, West Des Moines Iowa 50265
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