Iowa City has a long reputation as a literary center, not only in Iowa, but the entire country, if not the world. It's in celebration of this reputation that the streets of downtown will be flooded with...

Nationwide, Homecoming celebrations are all about welcoming alumni back while embodying the “spirit” of a school or community. If this is true for the University of Iowa, the Hawkeye spirit...

While Third Eye Blind may stir ‘90s nostalgia for Homecoming audiences Friday in the IMU Main Lounge, opening act Basic Vacation hopes to add its own fresh touch to the night. The New York alternative...

Martha Redbone associates her music with blues, rhythm, and native elements of soul. The 43-year-old singer/songwriter ventured to Iowa City this past week for a prolonged visit of workshops, performances,...

Electronic music  is quite the craze among college students. Artists in electronic dance music use their computers to generate soundtracks consisting of drums, bass, and synths to create futuristic sounds....

With all the Homecoming festivities, a plain meal may not be in your cards. Eat when you can, but when you finally meet up with your friends, make sure to pick an environment conducive to conversation. Ideally,...

Recently, I watched a friend’s parent arrive on campus to help him move from one apartment to another. The scene made me recall my former life with my own parents, my family, and my hometown, Xi’an,...

Humorist John Hodgman, by most standards, has done more than enough for a lifetime. He may be most recognizable from his portray of the PC in Apple’s “Buy a Mac” commercials. But he’s...

On Oct. 6, Aaron’s Party will take place in Iowa City. At 5 p.m. at the Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave., Aaron Carter will perform a mixture of his new music and favorites from...

"You know of them." Maria Vorhis' words, describing University of Iowa seniors Emily and Elizabeth Hinkler, ring true for countless students on campus. A slight woman with cropped short brown...

The legendary Oktoberfest of Munich, Germany, is the largest festival in the world, an autumnal explosion of tents and costumes, activities and food, culture and history — and, of course, beer. Iowa...

They have appeared next to names such as Buddy Guy, ZZ Top, and Bon Jovi. And this Friday they will take the stage in Iowa City. The Steepwater Band will perform at 9 p.m. at the Yacht...