Publicly acclaimed as the most authentic Mexican food in Iowa City, La Michoacana Taqueria, 436 Highway 1 W., sits unopposed. For starters, its website doesn’t work. Talk about authentic. But in seriousness,...

Caribou Lou Primary alcohol: Bacardi 151 and Malibu Coconut Rum My experience with this drink is like 151 Rum, pineapple juice, and Malibu — Caribou can make you feel numb. This drink, made famous...

A tale from another time in America’s history is coming to Iowa City. The story of Laura Ingalls Wilder will be performed at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., at 10 a.m. Friday. Admission...

This weekend young dancers will dominate the stage, when the University of Iowa Youth Ballet and School of Dance will perform its spring concert. The performances will take place in North Hall’s Space/Place....

Blackberry Julep Primary Alcohol: Jim Beam Kentucky Whiskey My experience with this Kentucky Derby favorite came from the Share in the Pedestrian Mall. Although this came after the event, the hot temperatures...

Video games and sex. That is what Ryan Oliveira knows. And — as proverbial wisdom dictates — write what you know, so the graduate playwright did just that. “[Swordplay] was sparked by a professor...

Poetry causes our minds to examine ideas of deep emotion and passion. So it's not surprising that the medium is used to vocalize the love and gratitude felt toward mothers. Poetry in Motion takes that...

In an industry characterized by attention-seeking stars and brand-name directors, Jesse Heisel says he wants to work his way into Hollywood by letting his films speak for him. Heisel leans against braces...

In an attempt to exchange experiences, UI dance students will swap their roles from performers to choreographers at this year's Undergraduate Concert. The concert will showcase 14 pieces choreographed...

Many grew up watching apron-clad sitcom moms with perfect beehive haircuts and unlimited poise and patience (though some of us saw that watching reruns, or DVDs, or whatever of shows from long before we...

From farmers' markets and grocery stores to now owning their own shop, Zaza's Pasta is gaining traction as a household name in Iowa City. Family inspired and quality required, Zaza's opened its doors...

Juiceboxxx is an artist who cannot be defined or categorized. He said he makes "American music" and tries to create his own lane and sound. Juiceboxxx thinks of himself as one of a kind and plans...