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...

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...

Actor Cristina Panfilio does research for every play she is involved in. Before taking on her role in All My Sons, she investigated the time period — the late-1940s. “I like to be really aware of...

For acclaimed artist Richard Rezac, sculpting his artistic “intentions” never seems to happen intentionally. “I’m essentially a sculptor, but that definition is not exclusive for my art,” he...

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...

When they aren't drinking a beer or eating a burger with each other, the band members of Gglitch'd perform music and carry on the legacy of the Gglitch. The Gglitch was the name of the original band formed...