Iowa City Weekender: February 9-12
The week’s almost over, y’all, which means it’s about time for another edition of the Iowa City Weekender! There were a few items here that didn’t come to my attention until the very last minute, so any short write ups/block quotes is not a product of laziness, but rather a genuine commitment to being thorough....
Iowa City Weekender: February 2-4
Welcome to another edition of the Weekender. Once again the weather is supposed to remain crazy warm through the weekend, so you don’t really have an excuse not to get out there and see some awesome stuff. What stuff you ask? It’s shaping up to be a pretty full one with some national up-and-comers, a...
Iowa City Weekender: January 26-28
Come ye one and all to this weeks guide to weekend satisfaction. The weather is normal and you have probably all but forgotten your new years resolutions already, so what do you say we skip the small talk and get into brass tacks? THURSDAY Passafire w/ Pacific Dub, Fire Sale // The Mill // 9:00...
Iowa City Weekender: January 19-21
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Weekender. We’ve got a little bit of a party weekend ahead of us, complete with a dance party, an anniversary bash and, uh, a punk farm. A number of other musical and cinematic events are going down to fill out what’s about to be a pretty rad...
Iowa City Weekender: January 12-15
Welcome to the Weekender! Come on in and get comfortable and see what we have in store this snowy weekend. Temperatures have dropped and we’re seeing our first frozen precipitation after a freaky streak of wintery warmness. I usually try to avoid talking about the weather, but that was kind of nuts, right? Just as...
Iowa City Weekender: January 5-7
As folks begin to trickle back into town, we’re still working to hit our full cultural stride in 2012. This week’s Weekender is on the short side, but that doesn’t mean you should stay in. It’s all music this week, and it’s all top notch stuff. Let’s dive in. THURSDAY Camper Van Beethoven, Poison Control...
Iowa City Weekender: December 29-31
Hello there and welcome to this year’s final Weekender column. Many of us who skipped town for the holidays are back in Iowa City and ready to get out there again. This week features all musical events as other venues (Englert, Bijou, etc.) are still on a bit of a hiatus. We’ve got plenty of...
A-List: ICCSA Launch Party at Leaf Kitchen Dec. 18
If you’ve spent any time at Public Space One over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed some of the remarkable ways in which the art gallery has evolved. The public art space takes its next leap this month with the unveiling of Iowa City Community Supported Art.
The ICCSA borrows its basic concept from...
Iowa City Weekender: December 8-10
As you check off items on your holiday shopping list, you might find that your pocketbook is looking a little sparse these days. Do not fear, weekend warriors, because the general theme this week is “free and cheap.” We’ve got a range of music, comedy, film and literature to chose from for those of us...
Iowa City Weekender: December 1-3
With the semester's end in sight, it's time to get it in good with professors, keep your nose to the grindstone and get your work done. That being said, it is important for sanity's sake to strike an appropriate balance between academics and leisure. Think of this week's column as a reward system for your...
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