Since 1995’s Lead Me On, singer/songwriter Kelly Joe Phelps has created a number of solo efforts that provide intimate glimpses into his heart and soul. His latest album, Western Bell, released on March...

Beat-based act the Flavor Savers is all about putting itself out there and encouraging others — fans and newcomers alike — to do the same. The Flavor Savers brings its extroverted attitude to the Yacht...

In the 23 years Judith Hurtig has worked on Hancher Auditorium’s staff, she has seen many different acts pass through Iowa City. From the acclaimed Joffrey Ballet’s statewide tour in 2007 to Bill T....

Take a deep breath; finals are almost over. That means summer is all but here. Heat and humidity can make a full tummy unhappy. Lighten up with this easy-to-fix entrée and two complementary sides. A meal...

Do people ask Stuart Scott if he knows what an interception is? Nope. Question Jeremy Schaap on what team Albert Pujols plays for? Of course not. While I may not dominate ESPN’s airwaves, I am a sports...

Grieves brings his fresh new sound to the Midwest rap scene while connecting with fans old and new. When hip-hop artist Grieves performs tonight at the Picador, it won’t be his first appearance in Iowa...

Green Day’s latest release, 21st Century Breakdown, is a punk-pop testament to the power of the rock opera. From the Who’s tale of a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball wizard to David Bowie’s story...

Weapons of mass destruction come in small packages in Chuck Palahniuk’s Pygmy. Pygmy is a 13-year-old foreign-exchange student placed in the Midwest, with the caveat that he is secretly a terrorist...

Film Review: Star Trek Entertaining and self-referential in all the right ways, the latest Star Trek has something for everyone, including Vulcans. Star Trek’s success hinges on two key areas. First,...

The Lord of the Rings trilogy clearly has its fanatics, but instead of dressing up for the movies or naming their children after various characters, a small group of these devotees did much more. But...

Bitch Please is a place where two DI staffers argue about all that is wonderful in the entertainment world. Bring on the sequels The recent successful releases Fast and Furious and X-Men Origins:...

A long-standing relationship is tested in The Decline of the Front Porch. At 5:30 and 9 p.m. today, the Theatre Building will host Mary Hamilton’s The Decline of the Front Porch. Each of the four plays...