The only thing that hasn’t changed during the seven decades of the Blind Boys of Alabama’s career is the music. “When you love what you do, when you enjoy what you do, it just gives you the adrenaline...

Graduates of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop have gone on to do great things, but in many cases, their stories become hazy once they leave the UI. But a number of recent Writers’ Workshop graduates have...

For Maggie Conroy and four of her friends, deciding what was trash and was treasure wasn’t a simple process. After holding a yard sale in June with items they narrowed down to be least important, Conroy,...

Musicians, poets, and painters might dwell in different artistic realms, but tonight they will share one stage. “Anonymous Readings” will begin at 9 p.m. at Quinton’s, 215 E. Washington St. Admission...

“By virtue of having a face, I must carry an expression.” Lisa Leaverton once used this line in a writing workshop, and now, she has turned the concept into a fully evolved play. “I took it from...

At the “What a Load of Craft!” fair, one can knit and headbang at the same time, all while sporting a gem sweater. The fair’s organizers, Susan Junis and Grace Locke Ward, have moved the festival...

Dear Mr. Woods, Please, take my advice — look to David Letterman. In October, Mr. Letterman came on his show and told a story. He said a man blackmailed him and accused him of doing “terrible things.”...

This week’s snowfall is just one more reminder that the holiday season is right around the corner. Santa (or at the very least, a Santa impersonator) is encamped in the mall, and radio stations are exploring...

The holidays are a time for family togetherness, hot chocolate, aiding those in need, and a Santa Claus-sized helping of Christmas-theme albums from your favorite pop stars. Here’s some awesome ones: •...

Ramones: Ramones I don’t care what anyone says, Joey Ramone is a stud. His lanky legs, long hair, dramatic shades, tight pants, and staggering vocal cords were enough to get me hooked. Ramones was...

Imagine accessing hundreds of books without ever leaving home. Technology has made it possible, and the Iowa City Public Library offers the resources to make it happen. A result of popular demand, the...

Daddy-Os, Lindy hops, and jingle bells meld into a collaborative swing extravaganza to rock Iowa City tonight. The Holiday Party, which will start at 8 p.m. today at the Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington...