Cedar Rapids native Madison Bartlett can’t remember a time when she wasn’t surrounded by art. Bartlett said it has always been her outlet for self-expression.
Barlett’s identical twin...
Hair stylists in Iowa City are making strides toward offering more inclusive haircut options.
Gender-affirming hairstyling is becoming more common across the city. Hair stylists cut hair to...
Juan Correa was born in Bogota, Columbia, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. In his “Los Performers” exhibit, Correa said he explores his experiences and interactions with American...
Iowa City is an arts beacon sandwiched between miles of corn fields and pig farms — seemingly the perfect location for country music.
Live performances dwell at the heart of Iowa City. Some upcoming...
Paper pulp, woven threads, and fiber painting: The Iowa City public dipped their hands into traditional Japanese fiber arts and “washi” last weekend.
The series of events, titled “The Future...
The Voxman Music Building will soon be filled with a diverse selection of Israeli compositions that tell powerful stories and bring Israel to the forefront of modern music.
The Festival of Contemporary...
Downtown Iowa City tends to be fairly lively as the weather starts to warm, with students and families walking and exploring the city streets.
This year’s Mission Creek Festival — which...
Local theaters are booming in Iowa City through collaborations, new building openings, and an exciting season of shows.
Riverside Theatre, Willow Creek Theatre, Iowa City Community Theatre, and...
A room at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is packed full of people of all ages twice a week for a WERQ workout class. The room bursts with energy as the music begins....
Whether it’s open mics, professional stand-up routines, or “Joke-E-Oke,” Iowa City makes room for laughs.
Although several locations host established comedians, comedy spots also host...
Country music will grace the main stage of a local downtown bar this Friday, telling stories through songs and entertaining audiences in a welcoming environment.
Roman Alexander will perform on...
When Abubakar Ibrahim threw on a scarf to dress his casual outfit up for a formal occasion, he did not expect the article of clothing to become his iconic fashion statement — but he has since embraced...
