This Saturday, Vicious Circle Disc Golf will be hosting the fifth annual Iowa City Ice Bowl charity doubles tournament at the Peninsula Park disc golf course…
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Interview: UI Alum Marcelo Mena-Carrasco discusses his Chilean cabinet position and IC roots
Earlier this month, Chile’s soon-to-be president, Michelle Bachelet, selected University of Iowa alum Marcelo Mena-Carrasco to serve as the country’s…
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Get cozy this Sunday at PS1 with some folk and jazz
This Sunday, Public Space One (PS1) is hosting a night of alternative folk and experimental jazz. Artists performing include Rachel Ries and the Never Lonely, Anna Vogelzang and the Apocalypso Tantric Boys Choir…
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An interview with Man Man’s Ryan Kattner
Philadelphia-based experimental group Man Man is set to play Gabe’s on Wednesday, Feb. 12. About three weeks ago, the band set out on their second tour in support of On Oni Pond, their most recent record. I had the chance to talk to Ryan Kattner (A.K.A. Honus Honus), the band’s lead singer and primary songwriter, […]
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Mike Lawrence Headlines Funny or Die Comedy Showcase this Sunday at Blue Moose
This Sunday at 9 p.m. the Blue Moose will play host to a Funny or Die Comedy Showcase featuring up-and-coming stand-up funny man Mike Lawrence.
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Third annual ‘One Book Two Book’ festival bringing cherished children’s authors to IC
Internationally acclaimed authors and illustrators of children’s books will take over downtown Iowa City this weekend for the UNESCO City of Literature’s 3rd annual…
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Surrounded by Giants swings into Gabe’s this Saturday
Surrounded by Giants, a relatively new rock band based in Iowa City, is set to take the stage at Gabe’s Saturday at 10 p.m. Fronted by Iowa City singer-songwriter Jack Greve, Surrounded by Giants draws their inspiration from classic rock legends like Ray LaMontagne and Jeff Buckley. Local indie outfits Unnamed Acoustic and Housecoat are […]
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This Friday: Public Space One ‘marching band’ to kick off a night of festivities, fundraising
If you weren’t already aware, Public Space One (PS1) has moved from their old location in the Jefferson Building on Washington Street to the Wesley Center…
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Art for everyone: Eastside Artists’ Holiday Show and Thieves’ Market set for this weekend
The Iowa City Eastside Artists’ annual Holiday Show will be held this weekend at the Masonic Lodge, located across from the Iowa City Public Library…
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Jingle Cross Rock: Cyclists to conquer Mt. Krumpit this weekend at the Johnson County Fairgrounds
The 10th annual Jingle Cross will take place this weekend at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Jingle Cross is an International Cycling Union (UCI)-sanctioned…
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Meet the Middlesteins: Jami Attenberg to read tonight at Prairie Lights
Brooklyn-based writer Jami Attenberg will be reading from her most recent novel, The Middlesteins, at Prairie Lights Thursday at 7 p.m. Through its protagonist…
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Tonight at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe: CAVE, Chandeliers and Vietcong Man Son
Chicago psych-folk rockers CAVE will be performing at Trumpet Blossom tonight at 9 p.m. CAVE is currently touring in support of their recently-released instrumental…
