Lead vocalists Simone Green and Joan Ruffin of the Iowa City-rooted, Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame band Shade of Blue met as first-year students at the University of Iowa during their first college...
Texas-born artist Aaron Longoria missed out on an “angsty-punk-teen” phase in their adolescence, but Iowa City’s live music scene led them to create the princess-punk band, Early Girl.
During...
From sculptures to murals to installations, Iowa City is a hub of diverse public art. One of the creators behind some of the most iconic local murals is Ali Hval.
She started creating art to express...
The age of darkroom photography has made a comeback in the Iowa City Senior Center, lining the walls of the third-floor hallway with the classic hues of black and white.
All of this stems from...
Water reflects autumn trees above in shades of red and pink but, upon closer inspection, reveals a dark, cloaked figure standing above. The girl stands confident as white cranes encircle her, suggesting...
Local physician-turned-artist David Weldon’s unique and bold works range from simple drawings to carefully curated photographs.
His current collection “Abstractions” can be found displayed...
Swedish pianist and neuroscientist Fredrik Ullén took the stage in a guest recital and lecture at Voxman Music Building on Sept. 6, titled “A man with many muses: Science, art, and Ligeti’s études...
Avi Lapchick, Assistant Arts Editor
• September 7, 2023
By 18 years old, Kristen Ford had lived in six different states. As a queer, biracial individual, she found it especially difficult to adapt to new environments and establish herself in predominantly...
The recital hall at the Voxman Music Building was filled on Sunday afternoon with an audience watching an empty grand piano in anticipation. The lights dimmed and Yi-Hsun “Irene” Tang emerged from...
