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...

Iowa City gets an eclectic taste of musical flavor when Cletus Got Shot comes to town with its string-based sound. The Arkansas based punk-bluegrass group will play with Adobanga at 9 p.m. today in the...

'Tis the season to be jolly, as well as incredibly stressed. At 6 p.m. today, experts from the University of Iowa Women's Health Clinic will present "Say Goodbye to Scrooge: Don't Let the Holidays...

Around 30 years ago, a psychologically disturbed man named Pedro Lopez raped and killed more than 300 young girls across South America. In 1980, he became known as the "Monster of the Andes." While...

In the music industry, creating one album in five years is considered a success. Producing three albums, touring with major bands such as Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse, and being able to work on individual...

It's hard to describe what characteristics can make a person funny. For some, it's the ability to evoke laughter from everyday scenarios people can relate to. But for others, simply drawing attention to...

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...

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...