FILM REVIEW: 9 9 opens with a doll, dangling in a Christ-like position on a cluttered desk in an office. The audience hears a loud thud as an old man briefly falls to the ground, and mysteriously, the...

Even though Nicholas Meyer has achieved success in the entertainment industry, most notably for directing films in the Star Trek series, he said he remembers the time he spent in Iowa City tenderly, not...

This weekend marks the 16th-Annual Women’s Music Festival in Iowa City, an event full of performances by female musicians at various local venues. There will be a diverse range of music present at the...

For actor Richie Akers, Theatre Cedar Rapids’ upcoming production of Altar Boyz has meant grueling work and physically demanding rehearsals. “I’ve lost like 30 pounds in the past two to three months,”...

The Englert Theatre is working to change (or perhaps complement) the stereotypical lazy Sunday with the return of what the establishment’s screen was originally created for — movies. Sunday Night...

What is it with all the male violence against women lately? First, we had Chris Brown and Rihanna, then Ryan Jenkins and Jasmine Fiore, and now San Diego Charger linebacker Shawne Merriman and Tila Tequila....

In academia, especially at writing universities such as the UI, a debate lingers over whether writing, particularly creative writing, can be taught. Is writing based on talent, something that can be honed...

Every Thursday, the pop culture-obsessed DI Arts staff will post a deep and thought-provoking question on Twitter. Then you, our loyal followers, can Tweet back with your responses, comments, and stories....

This year, spandex snaps back. The Iowa Women’s Music Festival has been a local institution for 16 years — but for the first time, the performances aim to draw in a more diverse crowd with a wide...

Canine-based humor takes over Gilbert Street this fall as the members of Riverside Theatre preform A Dog’s Life — a play that delves into the topics of life, love, and friendship. The play premières...

Brooklyn-based Woods thrives in natural environments, often recording songs in jam sessions done at home or writing tunes while pulled over on the side of the road. “It’s all pretty off-the-cuff,”...

City Ballet of Iowa is a David-sized school with a Goliath-sized mission. The founders and directors of the 1-year-old dance school, Sarah and Eloy Barragán, are determined to develop their infant enterprise...