From a small staff meeting to a gala 600+ person event, The Temple For Performing Arts provides beautiful accommodations complete with catering!
Grand Hall 
The Grand Hall, located on the fourth floor, spans 4,000 square feet. Architecturally considered the jewel of The Temple, the Grand Hall accommodates up to 450 people seated theater style, about 275 for a sit-down dinner with a head table, or 350 people for a sit-down dinner without a head table. The Hall features beautifully restored stained glass sky lights, elegant two-story columns, and ornate original light fixtures and sculpted ceiling.
For reservations, catering information or to tour our banquet facilities, please contanct Cheri Jacobsen at the Embassy Club at c.jacobsen@embassyclub.com or phone: 515.244.1413 x 215 (fax: 515.244.6843).
Recital Hall 
The Recital Hall, located on the fourth floor, is 1,200 sq. ft., and seats 80- 100 people theatre style. This room is the ideal size for smaller gatherings, or as a break away room in conjunction with the Grand Hall. The Recital Hall features three, large stained glass windows, orginal fresco stencils, trompe l'oeil stone painting and a beautiful hardwood floor.
For reservations, catering information or to tour our banquet facilities, please contanct Cheri Jacobsen at the Embassy Club at c.jacobsen@embassyclub.com or phone: 515.244.1413 x 215 (fax: 515.244.6843).
Performance Hall 
The Performance Hall, located on the second floor, also measures 4,000 square feet. This room is acoustically equipped for a wide range of musical and theatrical performances. The Temple Theatre accommodates approximately 300 people in theater-style seating.
For more information on this space please contact the Bill McElrath, the General Manager of the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines at 246-2303 or mcelrath@civiccenter.org
