As a writer on the DI’s music beat, I spend a lot of time listening to, reviewing, and writing about music. I am ashamed to admit that in my spare time I have not found much, if any, time to play guitar...

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....

Beer rarely contributes to a performance beyond the all-too-often inebriated drummer. But the Kyle Hollingsworth Band, from Boulder, Colo., changes the trend. Euforquestra and the Kyle Hollingsworth Band...

Cracking jokes, being sarcastic, making people laugh — such is the life of a comic. Bobby Miyamoto embraces the stereotypical lifestyle, but he knows how to bring his own flavor to the art of comedy. “I’m...

Prairie Lights Books will hold its first “Live from Prairie Lights” poetry reading without the help of longtime moderator Julie Englander today. Stepping into her place will be Sarah Fay, advisory...

In a culinary world of partially hydrogenated and high-fructose corn syrup, many people these days have no idea where their food comes from. And furthermore, they don’t care. That is exactly why the...

The stage is set, the dancers are warmed up, the band is tuned, and excitement and intrigue linger in the air. The audience, full of generous patrons and alumni, fill the Mabie Theatre seats and await...

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....