Iowa City audience members brought the punk to The Englert Theatre on Friday night — or, as close to punk as Iowa City could offer the iconic Patti Smith.
A multigenerational group of fans lined...
On Sept. 27 and 28, feminist poet Leisha Nicole Stanek visited the Public Space One Close House to put on an hour-long show about feminism and everything it entails.
Stanek’s performance was vulnerable...
Laughter echoed off the walls of the James Theater Friday night as audiences flocked to see the spectacle that is Stamptown.
Filled with comedic moments and colorful characters, Stamptown mixes several...
Dozens of Iowa City residents made their way Saturday night to Gabe's 50th Anniversary Show on September 21. The night featured performances from local bands Lou Sherry, Acoustic Guillotine, Cactus 5,...
Maggie’s Farm Wood-fired Pizza in Iowa City is founded on family and the freshest ingredients.
It all began on Maggie’s Farm outside of Oxford, Iowa, where the restaurant’s founders, Jerry...
Clear skies and cornfields were as far as the eye could see in sunny West Liberty, Iowa, on Sept. 15. However, the beautiful scenery was not the only focus of ArtiFactory’s Plein Air Group, as the...
Arts industries can be hard to break into for students. The Englert Theatre hosted an event with the help of FilmScene and SCOPE — a student-led organization that brings concerts and entertainment...
With AI technology running rampant and people increasingly glued to their phones, Gen Z is becoming nostalgic for the past.
Polaroid cameras, vinyl records, and used clothing have been flying off...
In 2018, Shannon Nolan, a University of Iowa student, and her professor David Gould created a mission that asked the next generation to lend their voices to the earth. Gould asked Inaugural Poet Amanda...
The greatest feature of art is its ability to reflect life. Art can offer an escape in many forms during a contentious, stressful election year such as this, whether through film, music, television,...
Harper Steele is an American writer and filmmaker from Iowa City. She worked on sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1995-2008, during which time she was promoted to the role of writing supervisor...
In January 2024, Unimpaired, the only dry bar in Iowa City, closed its doors for good after being in business for just over two years. Its failure was a stark contrast to the thriving downtown Iowa...
