FilmScene is giving audiences a chance to revisit controversial films that were once booed at the Cannes Film Festival throughout April. On April 16, the theater screened Lars von Trier’s film, “Dancer...
What is more important to a non-fiction writer: accuracy or truth? Is it the same for journalists? What is the truth versus perception? These were the questions raised by Riverside Theatre’s production...
On Saturday, long-time late-night talk show “The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton” will return to the Englert stage. Houghton, an Iowa City native and University of Iowa graduate, said he looks...
Sustainability is an increasingly discussed subject in communities nationwide, especially in the business world. However, in a small college town like Iowa City, it can often be overlooked as an important...
“If you’re looking straight ahead, he’s looking from the left at the same thing that you are. He just sees everything in a slightly different way,” producer Sam Kinken said.
David Sedaris...
This weekend, Mission Creek Festival returned to venues across Iowa City. For 20 years, Mission Creek has welcomed eclectic artists from around the world to share their talents with the city’s music...
During the final day of the Mission Creek Festival, the Trumpet Blossom Cafe held an event featuring three artists. Amongst them was Slacker, a local Iowa City band.
The duo band consists of musicians...
On Saturday afternoon, Prairie Lights Bookstore was packed as people patiently awaited Torrey Peters, a New York Times bestselling author. The second level of the small bookstore in downtown Iowa City...
The grungy, eclectic second floor of Gabe’s was host to Your Smith on Friday night for the second day of Mission Creek Festival 2025. The local scene was packed onto the small dance floor to listen...
On Saturday afternoon and evening, the fourth floor of the Chauncey building in downtown Iowa City rang with acoustic twang, laughter, and rich voices.
As part of the Mission Creek 2025 lineup,...
Dozens of people crowded into The Englert Theatre Friday night to experience the searing and cathartic sounds of indie punk rock band Mannequin Pussy.
The band, composed of bassist and vocalist...
Mabe Fratti defied all stereotypical expectations of a cello performance from the moment she took the stage shoeless at The Englert Theatre for Mission Creek’s twentieth annual festival.
Her...
