It takes Andy Rausch months of intense planning and coordinating for an drag-queen pageant. There’s preparing what to say in all the interviews, polishing his talent to win over the judges, and perhaps...

In Canasta’s hit song “Slow Down Chicago,” the skyline and El trains of the Windy City are described as having a mind of their own. “The city is very inspiring, but if you get caught up in yourself...

For Elle, an imprisoned life as a failed violinist turned teacher is not easy while in a rut of a relationship. So, the only way out is to smash her husband’s head with the toaster, thus making him toast. The...

Angela Dawe was the funniest person in her group of friends. Now a part of one of Second City’s improv groups, she finds herself in the company of everyone’s funniest friend, making the laughs come...

Most kids growing up experience the angst and frustration of the dreaded weeknight piano lessons or cello practices that were so forced upon them by their loving parents. Yet very few children possessed...

You’ve probably heard of Hooked on Phonics, but have you heard of Lubriphonic? It’s a band that has shown up in Iowa City a couple times. The group will play alongside Oh So Good and Amanda Miller...

University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate and UI Adjunct Assistant Professor Nathaniel Minton explores the future of media and technological challenges for creative writers through his class, Creative...

For University of Iowa senior Chaz Williams-Ali, being the only undergraduate student in a group of six principal actors could have been intimidating. But his youth isn’t holding him back — having...

On 19th Street and Park Avenue sits one of New York City’s finest restaurants, Canastels. Foodies recognize the eatery for its fine Italian cuisine, but many don’t know that at one time, Canastels...

Erika Brown is the cohost of Talk Art, a weekly gathering at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., in which many enjoy readings by those in the Writers’ Workshop. We spoke with her to find out more about...

As one of the few remaining structures from the Civil War era left standing in Iowa City, Old Brick has become something of a historical landmark for many residents. Originally constructed as the North...

Poet Aaron Belz often finds inspiration for his writing in day-to-day encounters, such as playing silly games with his children. The title of his third book, Lovely, Raspberry, came from the label of his...