In the quiet confines of Theatre B, the Mission Impossible theme song plays throughout the room as actors crouch, creep, and crawl down the center aisle stairs to the stage. A complex game of red light,...

Poet Marvin Bell, a 40-year faculty member of the IowaWriters' Workshop, will read from his new collection, Vertigo: The Living Dead Man Poems at 7 p.m. today at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque. "He...

Belgium is known for its sour beers — and the Petrus Aged Pale, made by Brouwerij Bavik brewery, is no exception. "In most beers, this sour flavor would be considered a flaw," said Joe Hotek...

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...

Mikkeller Brewing is run by two men who travel around Europe and the U.S. renting brewing space to create beer in small batches. Because of this brewing practice, the men earned a nickname in the beer...

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...

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...