My most recent excursion into the dining realm of Iowa City led me to Cactus Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 245 S Gilbert. The best thing here came from the beverage section of the menu. Brace yourself,...

A blank screen awaits, an idea longing to be heard; all it takes is the click of mouse, and the creation of a new dimension begins. The result? An animated film. After two years of meticulous work, “Touch...

Ever since Nintendo’s Game Boy earned worldwide success with Tetris, handheld systems have often been considered a place for short, simple games that could waste 15 minutes here and there. Consoles are...

According to popular myth, after George Washington led revolutionary forces to victory over Great Britain, a small group of powerful generals and wealthy citizens expressed their interest in seeing Washington...

Product of: Green Flash Brewing Co., San Diego, Calif. Serving Style: On-tap, pint glass I pulled up a stool at the Clinton Street Social Club to be told that they had a beer so special, so rare, that...

A personal experience inspired third-year medical student Emily Burnham to raise awareness and fight violence against women. “My mom’s best friend, who died last summer, was abused as a child,”...

Shakespearian and Broadway classics typically span numerous scenes and acts, and recent blockbusters such as Lincoln, Les Misérables, and Django Unchained reach nearly three hours in length. But for eight...

Founded in 1986, the Harlem Gospel Choir is of the most influential gospel choirs in the world. The choir will travel to Iowa City this weekend for a performance at the Englert at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets...

It's Valentine's Day again … Did you remember? This is your golden opportunity to make huge a romantic gesture, looking like a modern Romeo… Unless you screw it up and leave yourself spending another...

The smell of caffeine and procrastination fills the air on Friday afternoons at the downtown Java House. And starting this week, the coffee shop will also be filled with live music from local musicians. The...

Name: Fusion Product Of: Amager Bryghus, Kastrup, Denmark Serving Style: Pint Glass Size: 12 fluid ounces Amager Bryghus' Fusion is a hybrid beer made from German caramels and yeast, a Californian...

Rock, jazz, bluegrass — this band has a little bit of everything when it comes to musical content. Hailing from Boulder, Colo., Jet Edison is a uniquely mixed band scheduled to stop in Iowa City at...