The patter of tiny ballet shoes echo through the large, window-lit studio. Seven young girls and two boys dance together, practicing classic ballet movements. Thirteen-year-old Anna Berhow and 11-year-old...

JBOT is the only human member of Captured! By Robots. The others — machines he built himself. JBOT said he likes it this way — in his past bands, he’s had to deal with drug addicts, band members...

Blues legend Catfish Keith was restless at age 18. Leaving behind his quiet life in Davenport, the musician took to the road in hopes of improving his craft and expanding his world view. “I started...

The Quire, a local choral group, began 16 years ago with 14 members; it has since increased to more than 40, and it aims to continue employing music to bring an eclectic group of people together. While...

Going to be stuck in Iowa City through May? Don’t worry — there’s plenty going on to keep you occupied. Whether it’s a reading by a Writers’ Workshop alum or an acoustic rock concert, there’s...

Joe Hotek, an employee at John’s Grocery, 401 E. Market St., said this week’s pick for Beer of the Week is Millstream’s German Pilsner. “It’s a really well balanced German-style beer,” Hotek...

Delvis, along with the Whines, will bring its fun and carefree vibe to the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave., at 9 p.m. today. Admission is $6. Performing for only its second time in Iowa City, the three-piece...

Children’s author Anne Ylvisaker will read at 2 p.m. May 15 at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., from her latest book, The Luck of the Buttons. Admission is free. Ylvisaker has published 19 nonfiction...

Violinist Tricia Park will perform a concert with pianist Conor Hanick at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Recital Hall. Admission is free. Park, a member of the Maia Quartet, the University of Iowa’s...

Musicians David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey believe that the roots of Midwestern music have a unique sound — one worth returning to. “There is a patience to it. The sort of space and quiet that exists...

The Daily Iowan sat down with John Engelbrecht, the program director for Public Space One, and spoke with him about the challenges with running a public art space, upcoming events, and what he enjoys doing...

Whether looking for the perfect beer on a warm summer afternoon or a versatile drink to complement a variety of dishes, Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier fits the bill. “It’s really refreshing on a hot...