# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2027 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Aug, 2027 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 07 Aug, 2027 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The fifth annual Des Moines Festival of Ideas, featuring leading journalists, philosophers, artists, and normal people.About this EventFor the fourth annual Des Moines Festival of Ideas, and in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, this year's theme will be "The Pursuit of Happiness"In a time of political fracture, dizzying technological development, and increasing social isolation, what does it mean to pursue happiness?To answer this question we will delve into the meaning of human happiness. What is it we really want? What are the modes of culture, ethics, and common life that make happiness possible? What did this country's founders mean when they said that the pursuit of happiness is an inalienable right of every human being?Philosophers, historians, journalists, and artists will join us to explore these questions in a two-day celebration of ideas and culture.FRIDAY EVENING AUGUST 7 THROUGH SATURDAY AUGUST 8FRIDAY EVENING 7-9 at SHESLOW AUDITORIUM, DRAKE UNIVERSITYSATURDAY NOON-8 at THE SHOP, 902 CHERRY STREET, DES MOINESFeaturingTyler Austin Harper, Staff Writer at The AtlanticValerie Pavilonis is Ideas editor of The Dispatch.John Sandy is a Judge on the Iowa Court of Appeals. He formerly served as 1st Assistant Public Defender for the State of MinnesotaScott Samuelson is a professor of philosophy at Iowa State University, and the author of several books including Rome as a Guide to the Good Life and Seven Approaches to Pointless SufferingBrian Billion is a concert pianist and Phd in piano performanceSusan Laehn is a professor and political theorist at Iowa State UniversityAlison Lynch clinical professor of psychiatry, University of IowaNazanin Ash CEO of Welcome.USAlex Tuckness, Political Theorist at Iowa State UniversityAli Hasan, Philosopher at the University of IowaAnd much more! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c9eb1fd0-a8e6-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w555-h740-dc889898-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ca167590-a8e6-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/tallgrass-the-des-moines-festival-of-ideas-2027/100001997641972916 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Festivals, Music, Art, literary-art, Concerts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop - **lat**: 41.6030995 - **long**: -93.6546481 - **full address**: Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2027 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dc21f79985da630e59d6865566ea23657911f06c265ed93dfb220e8bdaf9a89d-rimg-w1200-h444-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786975863 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2027 being held? - **A:** Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2027 takes place on Fri, 06 Aug, 2027 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 07 Aug, 2027 at 08:30 pm at Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2027? - **A:** Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2027 is organized by The Des Moines Lyceum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2027 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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