This year, the bright red, yellow, and blue marquee at 221 E. Washington St. will flash for more than 300 performances — making it hard to believe the theater once went 60 years without a live show. The...

Why stuff your face with mountains of cholesterol, housed in mulched chicken parts and artificial flavor enhancers, pressed together by a machine, frozen, and then warmed at your local fast food joint?...

Though glasses and suspenders aren’t usually part of his stage attire, rapper MC Chris has been dubbed one of the founders of “nerdcore” — a genre of music combining rap with nerd culture....

The Evil Within may very well be the return of mainstream horror games. Nearly a decade of combat and gunfire over haunting locales and frightening enemies have tainted even the sacred cows of the genre...

This micro-craft beer, brewed at the Great River Brewery in the Quad Cities, is a bit off the beaten path. It’s one of those curiosities you find in the corner freezer at the Bread Garden Market,...

Sounds of sweet memories and feelings of nostalgia are guaranteed Friday night at the Homecoming concert. Immediately following the coronation of the Homecoming Court, the Wallflowers and Duncan Sheik...

Besides listening to the Wallflowers and cheering for the Hawkeyes at the game Saturday, Homecoming Weekend has plenty of other events to offer. Hawkeye Feed Noon- 2 p.m., Hubbard Park Hot dogs, burgers,...

When music and choreographed dance are mentioned, thoughts of domestic violence are rarely quick to follow. Maria’s Voice attempts to meld these elements for audiences. The Englert Theater, 221...

Opening night. It is generally known among the theater world as a night full of adrenaline, fear, and excitement. Actors, directors, and technical staff have worked together for weeks, practicing to deliver...

In 1980, a new musical premièred in movie theaters throughout the country. The film was called Xanadu and starred Olivia Newton John and Michael Beck. Despite a successful soundtrack and a later cult...

After 18 years supporting local families and farmers, Local Foods Connection hopes to draw the public eye to its organization. Local Foods Connection is a local nonprofit organization focused on providing...

Human ingenuity and perseverance are not measured by the number of skyscrapers we construct, the number of diseases our medical field learns to combat, or the number of different iPhones we design and...