Carve pumpkins? Prepare a costume? Are you ready for the annual Halloween party? Americans are not the only ones excited about Halloween today.  I know I speak for Chinese students when I say many of...

The Mojito: a cocktail served with white rum, club soda, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and sugar-water to create a light, crisp, and refreshing cocktail that complements nearly any plate, on most days. Primary...

Since her first appearance in Minneapolis as an 18-year-old singer/songwriter in 2006, Caroline Smith has made her way into the Midwest’s artistic community. Her career as a solo artist started...

The members of the Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their artistic vision while staying loyal to their fans through 20 years of performing. They have created a unique and distinctive approach to classic...

In one of the last public Iowa City events of the 2013 International Writing Program fall residency, 34 writers from 31 countries will come together to share memories of their time spent in Iowa and elsewhere...

Bigger isn’t always better. Jamie Powers, the owner of small business DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries, firmly believes this. DeLuxe will celebrate its 10th-year anniversary Saturday with free macaroons...

The passage of time is an unavoidable detail of life. As such, its many consequences are felt by all of us. But none is more noticed than its final symptom: the inevitable end of our own existence and...

When rhythm guitarist Tim Lochner hosted an open mike at a bar in downtown Madison, Wis., he never thought a band would form. After talking to a talented drummer who was looking to take his music to the...

Halloween is perhaps the greatest holiday on planet Earth (I'm not opinionated or anything …), but there is more than one way to honor this hallowed day, whether you're a Halloween purist or skeptic. Good...

Juicy J conquered the IMU stage on Monday, with a sold-out show at capacity of 1,800 people. There wasn't an open spot in the venue as lights from cell phones lit up the IMU Main Lounge, showing an array...

At a technical rehearsal on Tuesday night, the cast and crew of Spamalot coordinate a scene in which the overly enthusiastic Black Knight battles King Arthur — played by Rip Russell — and gets all...

It’s a terrible movie. Yet every October, hundreds of people in Iowa City flock to the Englert to watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes, shouting, throwing, and singing are the norm, and...