The suspense, drama, and intrigue of detective mysteries have attracted audiences for centuries, and they prompted the University of Iowa Theater Department's 92nd Summer Rep program to perform three plays...

"Nom de plume," meaning "pen name" in French, is a term many are unfamiliar with today — as are many of the writers who have used one. Author Carmela Ciuraru hoped to inform readers...

Since 1987, Iowa City has played host to 26 Iowa Summer Writing Festivals, welcoming people from all over the world and across a variety of genres. As a part of the festival, the Eleventh Hour, a program...

Many '60s trends have faded in the last 50 years, from bell-bottoms and beehive haircuts to such words such as "groovy." But at least one 60s-originating trend has remained relevant today,...

In honor of the ongoing Euro 2012 soccer tournament in Eastern Europe, The Daily Iowan beer of the week is the Hefe Weissbier brewed by the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan (say that three times fast). Hefe...

Bruce Springsteen has cranked out several masterpieces over the course of his nearly 40 years in the music business, but none can match the majesty of his third album. Born To Run was released in 1975,...

After years' of exploring how to promote local music, the Iowa City Public Library has found a way to showcase the city's rich musical heritage. The Public Library launched a new service called "The...

Participants in the 2012 Iowa Summer Writing Festival gathered at Beadology Iowa on Wednesday night, kicking off this year's Iowa Summer Writing Festival weekly reading event. The weekly reading offers...

From booking to traveling to taking the stage, singer/songwriter Michelle Lynn is a self-made musician. "I book my own shows. I do every single aspect of it," she said. "There's enough...

It has been more than 400 years since William Shakespeare's plays first lit up the London stage, and they still bring magic to stages all over the world. That magic will return to the Riverside Festival...

When crowds requested a mixture of Latin American music from the Des Moines based high-energy band Salsa Vibe, the band members knew it was time for a side project. Their spin off of Salsa Vibe, Parranderos...

Zach Wahls felt at ease as he prepared to address his hometown fans in Iowa City. "I've been told by a ton of kids that I'm a role model," the 20-year-old said. "And that's something I...