The 2nd Annual Iowa Burlesque Festival invites admirers of the glamorous and amorous to indulge in two evenings of sensual dance and racy …
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Old Capitol City Roller Girls mark season closer with Monster’s Brawl 6
Iowa City’s roller derby teams will get wicked this weekend at the Old Capitol City Roller Girls’ Monster’s Brawl 6, a Halloween-themed roller derby doubleheader…
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Zombie Prom and fundraiser to swarm NewBo City Market
What happens when you combine ’80s fashion, teenage angst and the restless undead with a fundraiser for a good cause? Metro North Rotary’s Zombie Prom: Get Your ’80s On!, a hybrid zombie- and 1980s-themed Halloween costume party and fundraiser for Metro High School on Saturday, Oct. 18 at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa Yoga Festival links body, mind, community this weekend in Des Moines
Long-time yogis and beginners alike have the opportunity to stretch, learn and center themselves at the 2014 Iowa Yoga Festival, which kicks off tonight and goes…
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Award-winning author Andrew X. Pham to discuss his ‘culinary odyssey’ across Southeast Asia
As part of the University of Iowa’s Food for Thought campaign, critically acclaimed author Andrew X. Pham will be in Iowa City this week for two events …
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Conference to educate others about gluten intolerance, celiac disease
Have you noticed grocery shelves filling with products like brown rice spaghetti, quinoa and wheat-free toast? Consciousness of gluten-free food has…
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Lincoln Wine Bar’s new owner makes some changes, keeps cafe’s original spirit
If you’ve visited Lincoln Winebar in Mt. Vernon over the past month, you may have noticed some change. The bar and restaurant, which specializes in craft beers …
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Open house party on the Ped Mall to celebrate the openings of six downtown businesses
If you’ve walked around the Iowa City Ped Mall recently, it’s likely that you have noticed a bit of change. With the completion of Park@201 and the closing…
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Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School invites artists of all levels to come monkey around
Iowa City’s first Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School will take place at The Mill this Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3:30 p.m. and feature performances by Les Dames…
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Cedar Rapids Baconfest sizzles this weekend
Calling all bacon enthusiasts! On Saturday, Sept. 20, Townsquare Media Cedar Rapids will host the Second Annual Cedar Rapids Baconfest, a celebration of all things bacon. The festival will be held at NewBo City Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Celebrate sexy: Burlesque dance classes debut at Nolte Academy
Analia Alegre-Femenias, director of the Iowa City-based burlesque troupe Les Dames du Burlesque, and Nolte Academy of Dance (1619 2nd St., Coralville) will…
