Sean Alexander does not work under the duress of a urbanized, technological society. Rather, the artist prefers his barn studio in Long Branch, Wash. His work will be premièred for the Iowa City community...

David Wroblewski does not like writing short stories. The fiction craftsman spent well over a decade creating his first novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, after discovering he could not limit his writing...

TLC: CrazySexyCool Known for its members’ flamboyant outfits and musical creativity, TLC is ranked as one of the greatest musical acts of all time by Billboard magazine. T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli...

Long, flowing gowns glittering under the lights, as world-renowned ballroom dancers sway to the rhythms of exotic tunes. This is the scene set by the world touring ballroom extravaganza Champions of the...

While die-hard Hawkeye fans are recovering from Saturday’s football match against Northwestern, 12 couples will cha-cha, swing, and waltz for charity. Local community leaders and celebrities are teaming...

Joe Pug used to be a carpenter — and not a very good one. “I didn’t display any craftsmanship, but I got to watch guys who did,” he said. “They took it very seriously and had a lot of pride...

Plenty of students start getting homesick after midterms and before Thanksgiving, and this longing can get pretty intense. To help this time pass with a bit more ease, I have found a great solution: comfort...

As I tiptoe closer to the precipice of graduation, I can’t help but wonder what the working world will be like. My history is littered with plenty of part-time and summer jobs, but virtually all have...

In 1977, voters elected a man to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. After serving only 11 months, he was assassinated. The reason? Many believe it’s because Harvey Milk was gay. Some see Milk...

Author Patrick Irelan knows his limitations. The 66-year-old UI graduate grew up in small town Iowa on a “worthless 80-acre farm” in Davis County. On the farm, Irelan learned not every venture in...

Slayer: World Painted Blood Slayer is the AC/DC of extreme metal. The group is defined by its repetitious combination of violent vocals, speedy riffs, and chaotic solos. While its last two records,...

Some books inspire. Some books outrage. Some books, such as William Burroughs’ Naked Lunch do both. Several Iowa City venues will mark the 50th anniversary of the book’s publication this week with...