Laugh away the highs and lows of the holidays at City Circle Acting Company’s Sugar & Spice: A Nice & Naughty Holiday Cabaret on Dec. 13 and 20 at the…
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Revival to take over Soap Opera space
After the Soap Opera announced its plans to close in January after 34 years in business, many in Iowa City have been mourning the inevitable loss of a downtown fixture. But plans are already underway for the storefront as next-door neighbor, Revival, intends to expand into the space and be open by March. Revival sells […]
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UI students launch food company focusing on fresh tofu
One of Iowa City’s newest commercial food producers, Old Capitol Food Co., plans to start selling its products in area grocery stores this January. OCF is a natural food company started by University of Iowa undergrads that focuses on fresh and local foods. The first product they plan to sell is fresh tofu made from […]
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All are welcome: Community churches offer free Thanksgiving dinner
While many people will gather with their loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, not everyone has plans to spend day eating turkey and stuffing …
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NewBo holiday market to feature 80 local artisans
The holiday shopping season unofficially kicks off this week, and in anticipation, NewBo City Market (1100 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids) is holding holiday artisan markets offering locally produced gift options for shoppers. The holiday artisan market will open next Friday, Nov. 28 and go through Dec. 21. NewBo typically has guest merchants on weekends, […]
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Banditos, Stella owners collaborate on new restaurant to open in December
The Iowa City dining scene continues to grow, and joining the lineup of new and soon-to-open eateries is Ride, a bike-themed restaurant …
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Downtown Iowa City boutiques to host pop-up warehouse
Eight downtown businesses are banding together this weekend to host the Downtown Women’s Warehouse Sale in the former Wedge Ped Mall location (136 S. Dubuque St.) on Friday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Velvet Coat, Nori, Catherine’s, Catherine’s X French Connection, Dulcinea, […]
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Local organizations team up for vegan Thanksgiving dinner
While Thanksgiving is an American tradition and time of community, it can be difficult for vegetarians and vegans to participate in the festivities. For those who wish to celebrate and still maintain a vegan lifestyle, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City and the Vegetarian Community of Iowa are co-hosting a vegan Thanksgiving dinner prepared […]
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Bounce it out: Indoor trampoline park to open in Cedar Rapids
As temperatures continue to drop and outdoor activities become less and less appealing, a soon-to-open Cedar Rapids business may help bounce away…
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Old Capitol Opera to host evening of comedic opera and cabaret
Old Capitol Opera, an opera and musical theater nonprofit based in Iowa City, will host a night of ‘extravagant entertainment’ at their inaugural …
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Author to read from ‘Pie School’ cookbook at Prairie Lights
Kate Lebo, author of Pie School: Lessons in Fruit, Flour and Butter, will visit Prairie Lights on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. to read from her new book and answer questions about the illustrious art of pie making. Pie School is both a cookbook and a love letter to the art of making pies. […]
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On the table: A guide to winter markets
As October comes to a close, so do most of the Iowa City area farmers’ markets. In the past, the City of Iowa City has hosted periodic winter markets to fill the veggie void left at the end of the regular market’s season. This year, due to a lack of space and demonstrated interest in […]
