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...

“You’ll never believe it. Dan asked me to dinner yesterday.” “I just got the biggest sushi craving.” “You’ve never had falafel before? That’s ridiculous. You have to try it.” Think...

Dierks Bentley is coming to town, and he’s bringing his country twang, bluegrass tunes, and a little bit of honky-tonk with him. SCOPE and First Avenue Productions will present Dierks Bentley, along...

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...

***** out of ***** U2 lead singer Bono’s pleasing sex voice has returned with more force than ever. The band’s latest album, No Line on the Horizon, is everything fans have been drooling in anticipation...

Case album lacks verve Neko Case: Middle Cyclone Neko Case’s Middle Cyclone is her first solo release since 2006’s critically acclaimed Fox Confessor Brings the Blood. Like all the greatest country...

Yiyun Li is living the dream, as far as most writers are concerned. After publishing only one collection of short stories, 2005’s A Thousand Years of Good Prayers, she signed a two-book deal with Random...

* 1/2 out of ***** In light of Oscar season, I would like to present Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li film with an award for Worst Movie I Have Ever Paid to See. I believe the film was supposed...

J.S. Bach is to the Baroque era what the Beatles was to the ‘60s. Not only did Bach help define the time period, but, UI associate professor and violist Christine Rutledge said, Bach is one of the greatest...