The milky-white cow moos, the evil witch cackles, and for some reason, the baker’s dad died in a baking accident. “Into the Woods Jr.” covers it all. From Jack in the beanstalk, to Cinderella,...
Christmas screenings can start in November
Ever since I was a little kid, Christmas time and all the jazz surrounding it have been a major light in my life. My parents — although sometimes begrudgingly...
Director James Vanderbilt’s latest film, “Nuremberg,” wasn’t something I was initially planning on watching in theaters. However, the allure of seeing the film at FilmScene drew me in, and...
“Older” dishes deserve a place at the table
Caramelized, delicious sweet potatoes crowned with crispy golden marshmallows. Creamy, comforting green bean casserole. Nutty, sugary pecan pie. Who...
ArtiFactory’s latest exhibit, “Artists at SUI,” showcased works by artists at Systems Unlimited in Iowa City. Consisting of over 60 works by 22 artists, the exhibit features works ranging from...
If you’re anything like me, you’d agree creating a wishlist can be tricky. It seems like anything you’ve ever wanted flies out of your mind the second the corner to the holidays is rounded. All...
A mirror disco ball spins around and around while audience members mimic its movement. Light bounces between smiles and nodding heads and for a few hours inside an Iowa City venue, the crowd and...
This is an installment in a multi-part series.
Deep in the University of Iowa archives, boxes upon boxes line the shelves of vast rooms. Each box files into a specific archive. In the Women’s...
Thanksgiving is making its way to our tables and the holiday's dishes are being prepared. This means there’s no better time than now, a week away from suffering an eating-induced coma, to take a...
It’s been nine years since the hit show “Stranger Things” was released on Netflix. Taking place in 1983 in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, the show has since taken the world by storm....
With the weather cooling and school out for fall break, the Iowa City arts and entertainment scene is still bustling for the week of Thanksgiving. If you’re looking for events happening next week,...
The bright multicolored lights of the aurora borealis have been spotted shining in the sky above Iowa City. This breathtaking phenomenon is usually reserved for areas closer to the Earth’s poles, but...
