Simon Joyner takes musical influence from one of Iowa City’s greatest literary figures. “I am interested in what Flannery O’Conner called a ‘moment of grace,’ ” Joyner said. “The point where...

It’s certainly a different version of the ABCs — each letter soulfully drawn out to an R&B melody by an expressive and poignant choir. This is the warm-up for UI’s gospel choir, Voices of Soul. The...

David Wroblewski does not like writing short stories. The fiction craftsman spent well over a decade creating his first novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, after discovering he could not limit his writing...

TLC: CrazySexyCool Known for its members’ flamboyant outfits and musical creativity, TLC is ranked as one of the greatest musical acts of all time by Billboard magazine. T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli...

Long, flowing gowns glittering under the lights, as world-renowned ballroom dancers sway to the rhythms of exotic tunes. This is the scene set by the world touring ballroom extravaganza Champions of the...

While die-hard Hawkeye fans are recovering from Saturday’s football match against Northwestern, 12 couples will cha-cha, swing, and waltz for charity. Local community leaders and celebrities are teaming...

They have attended Beerfest and hit the road with Super Troopers. On Saturday, the members of Broken Lizard bring their fun, and humor, to Iowa City. The comedy troupe will hit the Englert, 221 E. Washington...

In photography, inspiration can come from the most unlikely subjects — an old house, natural landmarks, or state fairs. Work by graduate students in photography will be showcased to the public Nov....

Dora Malech has some very simple advice to give young, budding artists: Read a lot, fall in love, and travel however, whenever, and wherever you can. Her passion for both poetry and art have inspired...

Nashville indie-electro band Paper Route is like the JuiceMan Plus. “Because you can take something natural and get delicious juice out of it and it’s still natural — but different,” Paper Route...

Five years ago, Jessica Foster picked up her pen and began working on a play called One Man’s Trash. The 27-year-playwright never finished it until she came to the UI from Oakland, Maine, to get an...

Sean Alexander does not work under the duress of a urbanized, technological society. Rather, the artist prefers his barn studio in Long Branch, Wash. His work will be premièred for the Iowa City community...