Five Things in Waukee: Sports, Theatre, Music and a School Reminder

1) Waukee Sports

The Waukee boys and girls basketball teams will face West Des Moines Valley today in Waukee. The boys 10th grade game is at 4:45 p.m. with the girls varsity game at 6:15 p.m. and the boys varsity playing at 7:45 p.m., all at .

The girls JV team will play at Prairieview School against West Des Moines Valley at 4:45 p.m.

2) "Dancing at Lughnasa" at the Theatre Arts Center

The Waukee Theatre Arts production of "Dancing at Lughnasa" opens this evening at the Theatre Arts Center at at 7 p.m. There are two more performances tomorrow at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at http://www.seatyourself.biz/waukeetheatrearts.

3) The Java Jews at ArtsCentral Saturday

The Java Jews, a klezmer band, will play at as part of the 's Home Grown Talent series tomorrow night at 7 p.m.

Klezmer music immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s by way of the European Jews. The music mixes elements of both pop and jazz music.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and are available by calling (515) 402-7870, at Waukee Hardware or at the door the night of the performance (if seating is available).

4) Reminder: No School Monday

There will be no school on Monday, Jan. 9 due to a teacher work day in the .

5) Today's Weather

It's not going to be as nice as yesterday but it won't be too bad either. Today, expect a breezy afternoon with a high near 50. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 28.