Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Bread Garden Market is hosting a “Break into Wine” tasting event as a sort of crash course for would-be wine connoisseurs. Wine aficionados will still feel at home with approximately 70 wines from every major growing region across the world, though–as its name suggests–the event is designed to […]
Drew Bulman
Drew Bulman manages the digital side of Little Village magazine. You can reach him at @drewbulman and drewb@littlevillagemag.com.
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An interview with Peter Buffett
Peter Buffett is an Emmy Award-winning composer, philanthropist and New York Times best-selling author. He also happens to be the son of Warren Buffett, famed philanthropist and one of the most successful investors of the 20th century. Despite his unique upbringing, Buffett often hears the same platitude time and time again. “For Warren Buffett’s son, […]
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EPX Animation & Gaming Con to feature industry pros
The video game industry is a diverse network of creative, design-oriented professionals whose names resonate with millions of video game fans across the world. For every J.J. Abrams, there is a Phil Fish. For every Guillermo Del Toro, there is a Jonathan Blow. Their keynotes draw thousands, and their philosophies on interactive design and player agency are incredibly complex for a hobby that’s often derided as a brainless exercise in destruction.
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Security video of Hookah Cove burglary released
Iowa City Police have released security video showing an April 15 burglary at Hookah Cove (357 East College Street) in the hopes of identifying the suspect. CrimeStoppers is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to this suspect’s arrest. Full press release and video below. On Monday, April 15th, at approximately 9:00am, Iowa City Police […]
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Saturday’s Riverside Jam fest to raise hunger awareness
Here’s the bad news. Iowa City is expected to see near-perpetual precipitation (including a chance of snow on Friday) until early next week. The good news? Saturday is the one day where this is not the case, according to numerous corroborated forecasts.
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Celebrate Earth Month with these local events
Iowa City has been coping with what is, evidently, some sort of freakish week-long thunderstorm complete with flash floods, power outages and sogginess abound. With that said, what follows are some Earth Month highlights for April 18-30, wherein we will grit our teeth, smile politely and thank the Earth for being such a swell place (most of the time).
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Behold, the future of parking downtown
Visitors of downtown Iowa City may have noticed some shiny new parking meters in recent days.
As part of a parking meter pilot program, city officials have temporarily installed meter equipment from five different companies in a bid to gain feedback on which is the best ‘fit’ for Iowa City.
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Hair design and environmental conservation join forces
You have a vested interest in the improvement of local waterways, right? Sure you do.
But what about your deep-seated–and perhaps unexplored–passion for groovy hair, live music and thematic revelry?
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Greg Ginn of Black Flag to grace Gabe’s tonight
Throughout the last three decades, Ginn has played a vital role in shaping the West Coast punk scene. Perhaps most commonly recognized as the front man for the iconic hardcore punk group Black Flag, Ginn is also the founder and proprietor of Solid State Transmitters, an independent record label–created in 1978–that would go on to feature such influential bands as Hüsker Dü, The Minutement and Meat Puppets.
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The electric car gets its revenge
With 30 new models introduced since 2010, The electric car has enjoyed quite a resurgence in recent years. Though this infrastructure-intensive vehicle might seem a bit more illusive to those of us in the Midwest, charging station initiatives continue to creep inward from either coast and home-charging solutions are becoming increasingly viable. As of January, Iowa hosts 33 public charging stations, though only four electric vehicles are registered to Johnson County.
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Join astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson tonight at the IMU
Astrophysicist Neil de Grasse Tyson will visit the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge tonight at 7:30 p.m. a for a free lecture and book signing presented by the The University of Iowa Lecture Committee.
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Complete Schedule: IC DOCS 2013
The 11th annual Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival (IC DOCS) kicks off Thursday, offering Iowa City film-lovers the chance to catch dozens of 30-minute-or-less productions shot both locally and around the world. We’ve highlighted a few productions in particular, but don’t be afraid to dive in blind. Soaking in many of these cinema experiences […]
