Only one fruit is amazing enough to drive Gwen Stefani to include it in one of her many hits. The awesome power behind the tropical yellow goodness known as bananas — yes, B-A-N-A-N-A-S — created terms...

When Erica Quinn left her widowed mother, Margaret, to join the Angels of Destruction, it looked as though Margaret would be alone for the rest of her life. In a bizarre turn of events, a young orphan...

Many musicians toil in garages with dreams of “making it big.” For Kaspar Hauser, success came because of continual member rotation and a distinctly Midwestern sound — at least, that’s what band...

This week’s trendspotter is the core of most trends: something old becoming new again (and not in the Botoxed, Janice Dickinson way). While LL Cool J might object, this week’s trendspotter is all about...

That the word “simple” is in the title of Kid Simple may be the biggest irony of the entire production. Contrary to what the name might imply, there is nothing mindless about the play or its young...

Every March, as Iowa City slowly awakes from a winter slumber, downtown Iowa City begins to buzz again as community members browse local art galleries’ selections at The Gallery Walk. The event was...

When the phrase “double bogey” comes to mind, some people may recall Tiger Woods’ latest performance. But for the Blend, it means a subpar ride in a short, black tour bus. The band will travel in...

Seeing such bands as the Meters, Sly and the Family Stone, and Earth, Wind, and Fire performing together could be enough to make funk lovers scream like teenage girls at a Jonas Brothers concert. While...

Rehearsals may need adult supervision, but the young actors performing in this weekend’s show, Into the Woods, are seasoned veterans in the acting world. The Young Footliters Act 2 Teen Theatre will...

Intense routines that give you blisters. Ten-hour days, every day. A life of continually perfecting your every move. These can be the reality of a professional dancer’s life. The UI’s Dancers in Company,...

Bands are lucky enough to find gigs in their hometowns, let alone land a national tour. But the Bridge, a six-man blues/rock group from Baltimore, Md., went beyond that ultimate goal to play beyond the...

Strawberry stuffed French toast Ingredients: Directions: Strawberry Maple Syrup Ingredients Directions: Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup strawberry juice and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring...