The University of Iowa is renowned for its excellent writing program, churning out countless award-winning novelists, nonfiction authors, and playwrights from the writers’ workshop.
But...
The Picture Show, FilmScene’s longest-running specialty screening series, made its grand return this past weekend.
Created to provide a place for film enthusiasts of all ages, the nonprofit theater...
Hancher Auditorium’s final production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” closed its curtains to thunderous applause on Sunday. Adapted for the stage by Academy Award winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin,...
Paula Poundstone, a prolific comedian, panelist on NPR’s show Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, and host of Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, is performing at The Englert Theatre on Saturday. Ahead of...
Hozier, Noah Kahan, and Vampire Weekend are set to headline the Hinterland music festival this summer.
The festival will take place the weekend of Aug. 2-4. Tickets will be available for purchase...
Carlos Maldonado, the artist behind the viral Iowa City snow shark, wants people to know he sells paintings, too.
Maldonado’s sculpture captured national attention on Jan. 9 after he and his sons...
An alum of the University of Iowa, Ted Anton has written for The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Publishers Weekly, Chicago, The Chicago Tribune, and more. His novel, “The Longevity Seekers,” published...
THE BEAR
Over the past few months, “The Bear” has been one of my favorite conversation starters. I’ve brought it up with friends and begged them to watch it so we can gab about the character...
“Poor Things” is the fourth feature-length film by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, whose bizarre screenwriting and cinematography style has cultivated a niche audience of viewers who adore his technique.
The...
The secret to staying warm and looking cute is always layers. Here are 10 crucial garments to ensure you stay warm in Iowa this winter, especially during a negative 40 degree Fahrenheit windchill.
Winter...
An attractive young woman and a hunky guy despise each other but must fake a relationship until it all goes wrong — and right, when they inevitably fall in love for real.
With a predictable plot,...
Iowa City has fostered a burgeoning comedy scene for several years, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to damper community excitement in comedy.
Since comedy performances have resumed, however,...
