Omaha’s MAHA festival announced Sunday that Modest Mouse will headline its 2015 festival taking place August 15 at Askarben Village. Modest Mouse will be…
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Photo Essay: A look back at DJ Matt Rissi’s Pornstar’s Ball
DJ Matt Rissi’s Pornstar’s Ball, a series of wild EDM parties thrown at Woody’s Show Club in Cedar Rapids, celebrates it’s 25th show this Friday. This most recent installment features a showcase of DJs from Kansas City, as always, and Woody’s showgirls.
Interview: Cultural critic Jeff Chang discusses how race is (and isn’t) talked about in America
In his new book, Jeff Chang looks at how artists — everyone from Wee Pals cartoonist Morrie Turner to conceptual artist Glenn Ligon to street artist Shepard Fairey…
Plastic Relations throw an ’80s extravaganza at Yacht Club
Iowa City’s Plastic Relations celebrates ‘80s fashions, video games and tunes at the Yacht Club on Saturday…
Russian Guitar Festival brings music of the Ukraine to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids
The ninth annual International Russian Guitar Festival and Seminar (IARGUS) returns today to the Iowa City area. Taking inspiration from the links between the traditional…
Three artists put on a night of spoken word and hip hop at Gabe’s
Three performers are putting on an evening of hip hop and spoken word tonight at Gabe’s. “The night will be one of beats, words, creativity, intense performance…
Cheap Trick headlines Coralville RAGBRAI celebration
RAGBRAI Coralville organizers announced today that Cheap Trick will headline the RAGBRAI overnight celebration at the Iowa River Landing on July 24. Cheap Trick achieved popularity in the late 1970s […]
UI students compete in stand-up comedy contest
University of Iowa students compete tonight at the Iowa Memorial Union for the biggest laughs in “Last Comic Standing,” a student competition…
Interview: Comedian Eddie Pepitone sounds off on Marc Maron, sports and using stand up to rebel
Comedian Eddie Pepitone, headlining this month’s Green Gravel Comedy Festival, is a longtime favorite of the L.A. comedy scene who, in his 50s, is finally getting…
Comedian Cameron Esposito added to Mission Creek 2015
The Mission Creek festival announced today that comedian Cameron Esposito has been added to its 2015 lineup. Esposito will be performing a stand-up comedy show at the Englert Theatre on […]
Mission Creek details Innovation Conference
The Mission Creek Festival announced today the lineup details for its 2015 Innovation Conference. This year’s conference is a two-day event held at the Hotel Vetro…
Mission Creek adds Freddie Gibbs, The Sea and Cake, Real Estate and more to 2015 Lineup
The Mission Creek Festival released its second round of lineup details today, adding a slew of musical and literary artists to its 2015 lineup. New additions…