It’s almost impossible for today’s youth to be blind to the devastations of bullying, sexual assault, and mental illness, especially when these issues are brought to the forefront of youth television.
The...
The former African-art curator at the UI Museum of Art (1995-2004), Professor Victoria Rovine loves to study clothing, and she also loves to study African art.
“Fashion is the fine-art version of...
The Nix, by Nathan Hill, follows the life of a failed writer, Samuel, who was abandoned by his mother, Faye, when he is 11. Decades later — when his publishing contract is terminated, an English professorship...
As of today, 828 days have passed since Sen. Bernie Sanders formally announced his campaign to run for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.
Despite the overwhelming support he received during...
An ambiguous, sexually desired woman stands front and center on the screen. Although the light shines so brightly on her, we know so little about her shadow: a darker version of this sweet, smiling...
It is often the hero of the story who risks her or his life in order to save somebody, but the roles are reversed in Z.P. Dala’s new book. She has risked her life in order to publish The Architecture...
Mixing in elements of jazz, Caribbean, and traditional Ghanaian music, percussionist Paa Kow creates a melting pot of vibrant music using only drumsticks.
At 6:30 p.m. Friday, Paa Kow will...
Kir Royale
The Kir Royale is a French cocktail, a variation on the Kir. The Kir Royale is made with Champagne and
Crème de Cassis; the original Kir is made with white wine.
Originally referred...
Think dance. Unthink.
Think buttery popcorn. Unthink.
Fall into slap-a-doodle dandy. Unfall.
You’re getting closer. Maybe.
Today and Friday, Monica Bill Barnes & Company will produce...
Charlie Liu, a 16-year-old piano prodigy, was once featured alongside then-19-year-old Taylor Swift on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” at 8 years old. Now he is coming to perform in Iowa, where he was born...
Jimmy O. Yang’s Twitter handle encompasses his personality in three words:
“Funny Asian Dude.”
Known for his most recent role in Patriot’s Day and in HBO’s Emmy-nominated series “Silicon...
