Nora Titone rummaged through private letters, diaries, and reminiscences to uncover the story of a family who created history in the 19th century. But Titone isn’t a detective. She’s an author. “Nora...

After driving the car for six hours straight to New York City for a show, musician Mike Przygoda reached for a Diet Coke, one year after he broke his habit of drinking five cans a day. “After six hours...

World War II saw the United States create one of the strongest military efforts in its history. Today, scholars are familiar with the soldiers in combat, people at home planting victory gardens, and women...

*** 1/2 out of ***** We've listened to the talented voices of Christina Aguilera and Cher over the years and seeing Cher on the big screen is no surprise; she's successfully made the transition from singer/performer...

In the era of social networking, the old saying, "it's all about who you know" has never been more prevalent. For Michael Harrison Berg, the leader of Chicago-alternative country group Van...

Pieta Brown is coming home this holiday season. She spent some of her formative years here in Iowa City and feels inspired to give back to the community she calls "home." The folk singer/songwriter...

One-man-bands in their own right, D. Bess and Heatbox return Iowa City for a show at the Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., at 9 p.m. today. Admission is $10. Both Heatbox and D. Bess perform as solo artists,...

The University of Iowa's Fine Arts Council will present the Holiday Thieves' Market beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and continuing through Dec. 5 in the IMU Main Lounge. Admission is free, and food will...

Hip-hop duo Groove Theory will play at 9 p.m. Friday with Slip Silo and Koplant No at the Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave. Admission is $6. Groove Theory formed in 1993 in New York City when producer...

Juliet Reid slowly dips a fire poi into fuel. A ball attached to the end of a metal chain quickly catches fire. Tightening a lime green cap on her wavy brown hair, she waits for the electronic music to...

A 32-foot Christmas tree covered in ornaments towers over a group of children dressed as sugar-plum fairies in handmade ballet costumes of lace, silk, and full tutus. The students gracefully twirl and...

Lights flicker, the sound of rain trickles through the theater, and a little girl's voice, characterized by her sadness, tell the story of a tragic time. She describes how she witnessed people fighting...