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...

Concerts, crafts, outdoor activities, ice-cream eating, family time, and socialization are summer paradigms for the Iowa City community. The Party in the Park series offers all of those things. The...

The mellow acoustic duo Hymn For Her, rising from the City of Brotherly Love, has rocked its unique flavor of rock from coast to coast since 2008. Jamming with soapbox guitars and harmonicas, the Philadelphia-based...

When the University of Iowa Power Plant whistle sounds at 8 a.m., Ted John still reaches for his gas mask. The sound reminds him of the warning signal that told troops a missile was coming in when he...

Iowa City Jazz Festival The Iowa City Jazz Festival has been a a popular part of Iowa City's Summer of the Arts. This year's festival, from June 29 to July 1, marks the event's 22nd year. "One of...

Khaira Arby's music is a fusion of styles, mixing traditional Malian sounds with the vibrant energy and youth of today. "What inspires my music is that it comes from the sounds and the music of Mali...

Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco released Summerteeth in the spring of 1999. The record is this week's tracks from the past. Summerteeth is Wilco's third album. It was highly anticipated upon...

Folk-pop singer/songwriter Tyrone Wells wrote more than 80 songs for his latest album, Where We Meet, which was released on March 6. The Washington-born singer will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the...

Polish vests, Hungarian skirts, and tutus in pink, white, black, and blue hang from the walls of Jason Schadt's office in Halsey Hall, creating a colorful collage of textiles. Schadt is the artistic coordinator...

Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco released Summerteeth in the spring of 1999. The record is this week's tracks from the past. Summerteeth is Wilco's third album. It was highly anticipated upon...

The 2011-2012 academic year is over, and celebration is in order. It's going to get hot in that black graduation gown, so cool yourself down with this week's beer of the week, Brooklyn Brewery's Summer...