One of Iowa City’s tightest-knit neighborhoods came together for an afternoon of local tunes on Sunday, Sept. 25. Performers of all abilities were invited to participate in the seventh annual Front Porch Music Festival — so long as they have a connection to the Longfellow community — making residents’ front porches and yards their stages. […]
Jason Smith
Jason Smith is Little Village's staff videographer. He's on Instagram at @jasonlevismith.
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Watch: Hundreds protest Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in Iowa City
“I want to encourage you to gain strength and purpose from this collective body here today,” Francine Thompson, executive director of the Emma Goldman Clinic, told the hundred gathered at the Pentacrest on Friday night, June 24. “Because we have a long, hard fight ahead of us.” The protest in response to the Republican-appointed majority […]
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Iowa City’s No Touching Sessions, now in its second season
What began as an idea two friends had in May 2020 for a “pandemic project” has now begun its second season. In the “No Touching Sessions,” Crystal Sherman and Dan Miller use the stage at Gabe’s to create a virtual concert experience, giving local artists a new outlet for their music and viewers an opportunity […]
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Watch: J.E.D.I. training brings anti-racist conversations to marginalized youth
“We are either in support of justice movements or we continue to perpetuate an unjust society.” -Jonny Stax Young padawans are invited to participate in J.E.D.I. training this month. Led by ArtForce Iowa and Jonny Stax Creations, the J.E.D.I. (justice, equity, diversity and intersectionality) program seeks to bring anti-racist conversations to marginalized youth in Iowa, […]
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Disability simulation documentary premiering at the Iowa City Public Library
In 2017, Sujit Singh had an idea. He thought of it as his chance to create something that would start a conversation on disability. Singh envisioned a piece that would help people see a disabled individual not for their disability, but as a person first. With help from the community, his idea has blossomed into a piece titled Through My Eyes, a “disability simulation” documentary that will be premiering at the Iowa City Public Library on June 23 at 3 p.m.
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Fashion Forward: Part janitor, part golf dad with Marcus Brown
Presented by Revival Little Village: Fashion Forward explores the unique elements of personal style and expression with some of Iowa City’s resident fashionistas. I’ve bounced around a little. Originally born in D.C., spent some time in Maryland, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island and then here (Iowa City). After high school I was just doing this […]
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#nineposts featuring the art of Juliette Enloe
#nineposts is a Little Village project featuring the work of area creators through the @littlevillagemag Instagram feed. This week we’ll be featuring work from our second #nineposts artist, Juliette Enloe. Juliette, where does your appreciation for creation stem from? I’ve been an artist my whole life but I picked up painting about 3 years ago […]
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Nils Frahm brings one-of-a-kind sound and two tons of gear to the Englert Theatre
Frahm began his All Melody tour in New York City last week and will play shows throughout North America this spring. He’ll be traveling with over two tons of equipment, including monitors, speakers, pianos and 11 keyboards for the upcoming dates.
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#nineposts featuring photographer Mary Mathis of Fools Magazine
#nineposts is a Little Village project featuring the work of area creators through the @littlevillagemag Instagram feed. This weekend we’ll be sharing work from Fools Magazine co-creator and photographer Mary Mathis.
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‘Strengthening families, changing lives and restoring hope’: Frederick Newell of The Dream Center
“Our mission is strengthening families, changing lives and restoring hope,” said Frederick Newell, executive director of The Dream Center in Iowa City.
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Hallways of Jellie: Jenny Hoyston and William Elliott Whitmore currently recording new albums
Jenny Hoyston and Ellie Erickson of the punk band Erase Errata are bringing their new act Hey Jellie to the Trumpet Blossom Cafe on Tuesday night. The duo resides in Austin, Texas and are currently in town recording their latest album at Flat Black Studios.
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Lissie records acoustic session at The Magic Barn
It’s the day after Christmas and singer-songwriter Lissie begins pouring a glass of Castle Rock Pinot Noir and pairing it with a variety of Harry Potter references. She’s prepping for what will be a two day acoustic session at The Magic Barn recording studio just outside of Solon. Lissie heard about the Magic Barn from […]
