Gem Productions

15/06/2020

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30/04/2020

Despite the reopenings quarentine is bringing. We will be tentatively postponing our festival to the beginning of August. This decision was made with the health of the bartenders, customers and our performers in mind. There will be more posts concerning this news over the weekend and next week. Hope everyone is doing well!

15/04/2020

Hey guys, it’s Dee here!

So, I kept trying to figure out different ways to let my community know that they are dear to my heart and missed like crazy, but I couldn’t figure out how to say as much. I thought about reminding and thanking everyone for “doing the five” and practicing safe social distancing, but that’s probably a repeat statement by now. I considered mentioning that I’m losing my mind in my house without my weekend banter with my customers but I don’t wanna come off as needy. Anywho, since I couldn’t figure out how to say these things, please enjoy the attached photograph. (P.S. it’s me in the picture)

Until my last gyro/superdog,
-Your fave slinger

15/04/2020

05/04/2020

Allegedly, bleujack will try his best to open Gemfest! The lyrical gravel pit of despair and self proclaimed "RPOS" can be found on bandcamp!

05/04/2020

We are so excited for to perform! Make sure to check out his spotify! Monster Freestyle is amazing!

05/04/2020

will be headlining for us on May 22! We are so excited for the show! Stay tuned for updates!

26/03/2020

For those of you wondering if COVID-19 will be affecting the days of GemFest, as of right now, they are not. We are monitoring this situation closely and will update you if there are any changes in the dates of the show! It will still be May 22-23, 2020! Keep safe and healthy everyone!

In the meantime be sure to listen to these artists on spotify, bandcamp, and soundcloud!

19/03/2020

The superdog stand, gryo stand, and downtown cart have shown only resilience in all of their ventures. I am sure they will bounce back as soon as the COVID-19 nightmare is over. Be sure to offer whatever kind of support you can. It has been a staple and such a very supportive part of the Ames community for 25+ years! Be safe and happy!

Smiles Food Carts are currently Closed!

We are focusing on the safety of our staff and our community. For over 25 years Smiles has displayed toughness, indefatigability, support for our community regulars and open arms to our community newcomers. Right now we are looking at ways we can display these same characteristics.

For our staff: Continue to support monetarily and emotionally.

For our community: Provide what food we can to Food at First or other safe food options.

For our companions: Help ensure, as much as possible, the local service industry is being supported.

Most importantly, remember we are all going thru this together and will come out of it together. Please continue to show compassion, support, and aid to each other any way you can. Community doesn’t just mean being next to each other; it’s an idea of working together to help one another.

Stay home if you can. Stay safe.

12/03/2020

11/03/2020

S. L. I. C. E. The Celestial Sorcerer and members of Fat Sky are coming together to create some magic in the Sky! Slice the Sky is closing Gemfest Saturday, May 23rd! Make sure to check it out!!!

10/03/2020

A big thanks to for being so supportive of this project is meant to bring local artists together, to support and bring people together. At Gilger Designs, they bring beauty and creativity to each and every one of their hand crafted jewelry pieces and paintings. Be sure to check them out! They are located on the corner of Main Street and Kellogg Ave. Nestled in between The Quilting Connection and Duck Worth Wearing.

10/03/2020

Tune in to tonight at 9pm and I are going in to talk about tonight!

06/03/2020

DJ Viv is going to be the MC for Gemfest! She is a rad, talented DJ and an awesome person! We are so excited to be working with her! Viveca Dillard

We're excited to announce the DJ for the Black Alumni Reunion - Viveca Dillard! Everything about her craft is ON POINT. We hope you're ready 😎

To register and see the full list of events, head over to https://alumni.drake.edu/black-alumni-reunion. Registration closes March 31.




Questions?
Contact Keesha Ward, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
[email protected] or 515-271-1947

05/03/2020

05/03/2020

This is James Tyler! He will be headlining on Day 1 of which will take place on May 22nd at the

Since 2009, He's been writing songs to tell the story of where he comes from. No exaggerations, no tall tales, just his life and a reflection of his city in every song! He has worked hard to get where he is now without handouts or expectations. Driven by his mission to earn the respect in his music!

Music Link:

https://soundcloud.com/officialjamestyler

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05/03/2020

Nestled among other local, small businesses is a British-inspired oasis, seemingly detached from the rest of East Ames. Dimly-lit, rustic and filled to the brim with cozy, distant chatter due

04/03/2020

GemFest Artist S/O: King Zodiac

Songwriter/ hip hop artist born in Ohio with 54 siblings 22 biological 32 by adoption, destined to be more then a face in the crowd he found his voice thru music.

He believes music is one of a few things that impact body, soul, and spirit. Knowing how powerful of a tool music is, King Zodiac doesn’t glorify trends or drugs.

Instead, he uses his platform to educate an create atmosphere you can vibe too.King Zodiac is real, raw,& relatable!

03/03/2020

Soultru is a hip-hop/soul band based out of the Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois area who has recently been signed with Kansas City label, The Record Machine.

Blending Soul singing and hip hop to make something truly special! Be sure to check him out at the for on May 23rd!

***Music links in the comments***

28/02/2020

A HUGE Thank you to for helping sponsor the newest festival coming to Ames! High Class Glass is the oldest business of its kind in Ames. The best place to get high quality, locally made glass, tapestries, and posters.

14/02/2020

Who are your favorite local and regional female musicians? Let me know in the comments!!!

30/01/2020

The lineup for GemFest is here!

Opening the festival on Friday, May 22 will be:

Jordan Bleujack Voigt
Music Link: http://bleujack.bandcamp.com/

King Zodiac
Music Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2o6trz4rVGj0hzGfmdwQru?si=E7DHx_6jQeGVSc5K5HJdrw

James Tyler
Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/officialjamestyler

Closing the Festival on Saturday, May 23 are:

Illu$strata
Music Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4azFpaVSKMPcmpHwkAk82V?si=WfrDFQBhTaKcxFo6f0_ubA

Soultru
Music Link: https://www.facebook.com/Soultru/app/2405167945/?ref=page_internal

Slice in the Sky
Music Link: https://www.reverbnation.com/slicesorcerer

29/01/2020

So what exactly am I doing with this LLC? I am using it as a platform to put together different events in the Ames/ des moines area. My first project is for a new festival that I am putting together called, GEMFEST. It is a festival completely devoted to hip hop that is to be held at The Angry Irishmen in Ames, Iowa. This event is incredibly close to my heart and cannot be accomplished without community sponsors. So I have put together a GoFundMe to get it started. Share with everyone you know!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gemfest-a-local-hip-hop-festival?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Julie Anderson GemFest: A Local Hip Hop Festival Gemfest is exclusively a hip hop festival to be held in Ames, Iowa. It will be a two-day event featuring six

26/01/2020

Thank you everyone who liked this page so far! 💙🖤

23/01/2020

Scan this nametag to like us on instagram if you haven't already!

20/01/2020

Well this is happening! Thank you everyone who have showed interest and support along the way! Events will be popping up soon!