Flashing multicolored lights, rotating laser beams, and video clips of the band Tool create a powerful aura for the audience — this is what is expected during an Opiate show. The Tool cover band tries...

An episode of the '90s teenage drama "Dawson's Creek" wouldn't be complete without its signature theme song. The emotional ballad encompasses the feelings of the characters on the show who search...

For the Trippin Billies, the Dave Matthews Band is more than a multiplatinum-selling band — it's a way of life. The members of the Chicago tribute band attend concerts and watch old videos of Dave Matthews,...

Going to be stuck in Iowa City over Thanksgiving break? Don't worry — there's plenty going on to keep you occupied. Whether it's a stage reading of a play, a family-friendly production, or a Jimi Hendrix...

There's something spectacular about cowboys of the 1800s wielding high-tech cannons, flying machines, and massive tanks. By taking an era that's still decades away from the first car and adding engineering...

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time to indulge in over consumption, lethargy, and, oh yes, give thanks. Turkey and football are all good and fine, but let's be real: I'm there for dessert. As you 20-somethings graduate...

Upon hearing about nude beaches, organic farms, and the riot-girl movement, Kendl Winter quickly packed her bags in Arkansas and moved to Olympia, Wash. "I had a lot of romances about Olympia,"...

The Hold Steady members are steadily maturing. It's been seven years since they formed the group, and in that time, the band has released five inventive albums. While the group's first album recorded...

With his "Living Nickelodeon" performances, University of Iowa cinema Professor Rick Altman is able to do what few have done before. For instance, he was able to get a French audience to sing...

*** 1/2 out of ***** College life has been portrayed in many various time capsules on the big screen. Animal House gave us the lovable losers from Delta House of the early '60s, PCU showed us the misuse...

To accompany a lifestyle he calls "unstructured," Nathan Englander shifts from one compulsive hobby to another while working on his literary projects. Whether it is rock-climbing or yoga, he...

African art Professor Christopher Roy will host a showcase of the cuisine and culture of Burkina Faso in an effort to raise money to assist the West African country. "Cook for Burkina Faso"...