Since 2002, the Yacht Club has been a pillar supporting Iowa City's live-music scene. The venue features music six nights a week, featuring nationally touring artists and local acts. But on Sept. 24,...

Rapper Na Palm used to sell health insurance, earning money only from commission on sales. When he wasn't on the job, he was writing raps in a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago that he shared with his brother....

Amid chants of "Go Bass" from his fellow boarders, UI freshman Sebastian Alcantara tripped as he attempted to complete a 180-degree slide — a trick that allows skaters to turn their boards...

With quick and graceful footwork, two internationally known stars of Argentine tango will glide into Iowa City this weekend for their first performance in the United States. Ricardo Calvo and Sandra...

As a girl with Italian roots, it would be a sin if I didn't have some culinary skills to brag about. I grew up in a household where every night was accompanied by a delicious meal crafted by my mom. Now...

Creating a combination of funk, soul, and gospel with their music, Robert Randolph and the Family Band will bring its interesting sound to the Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., at 8 p.m. on Saturday....

Some students on the UI campus may know Dan Knight as the accompanist and resident composer on the professional staff in the University of Iowa Dance Department. But the pianist is also honored with the...

Iris DeMent, one of the performers in the Englert's 99th anniversary, said she hopes this weekend will be one of many opportunities to play at the venue. "I hope the Englert is still around when...

If you've worked with a music teacher who had a great influence on you, went to a dance performance that took your breathe away, or saw a musical that made you cry with joy, Hancher wants to hear about...

There is only one Russian Guitar Festival in the world — right here in Iowa City. This weekend, the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area will welcome international artists to perform and teach about this...

Comedians Jermaine Fowler, Rory Scovel, and Nick Thune have opened for major comedy acts and appeared in blockbuster films, and this weekend, they will bring their funny business to Iowa City for a show...

The University of Iowa's student-run No Shame Theater only has three rules. One: pieces must be five minutes or less in length. Two: the piece must be original (none of that Shakespeare or Broadway nonsense)....