Peace Tree Brewing, Knoxville, Iowa I picked this IPA purely on a whim while at the Iowa Chop House, a choice that would have been random except that Peace Tree's Blonde Fatale is my go-to pick for potent...

Each day, hundreds of people stroll the streets of downtown with their heads up. Some may be taking in the scenery, some may be searching for a place to have lunch. Their eyes dart up and around as they...

One thing people can be sure to find when looking for entertainment in Iowa City is local talent. While musicians, writers, and artists abound, some up-and-coming comedy stars have roots in Iowa City...

Indian folk dancing, South Asian a cappella, slam poetry, and an R&B vocalist — these different art forms may sound like separate events. However, they will be performances at the Oct. 5 University...

"Pleased to meat you," "Thank a farmer," and "Good people drink good beer." Those are just a few of the wait staffs' clever T-shirts at Iowa Chop House, 223 E. Washington...

The Englert Theater hopes to shine a comedic light on Iowa politics by featuring the satire group Capitol Steps. Made up of ex-congressional staffers and other performers, Capitol Steps will take the...

Artifacts — the vintage store at 331 E. Market St. — is like your quirky grandma’s basement, except it isn’t your responsibility to clean and organize everything. At first glance, the...

Childhood is a cherished thing. The sheer power of a child's imagination, unbridled by the harsher truths of the adulthood, can construct worlds. It's this fertile imagination that director and playwright...

Since 1999, Nintendo's "mascot fighter" Super Smash Bros has attracted a large crowd — both competitive and casual — of all ages. It seems like only yesterday this was just a highly experimental...

With autumn having arrived this month and October just around the corner, Iowa City is preparing for changing colors and cooler temperatures. While children start to pick out their Halloween costumes and...

The Iowa City community is frequently exposed to a variety of musical performances: the loud banging of rock, the deep bass of rap, the quiet melody of folk, and the various sounds of jazz. But the storytelling...

Live, local music has been represented in Iowa City for years. Unfortunately, the musicians recognized are predominantly men. The Iowa Women’s Music Festival aims to give rising female musicians...