Austin Frerick’s captivating and necessary book Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry (March 2024, Island Press), is a road trip through America’s heartland — but not the one depicted in Grant Wood’s paintings of rural Iowa. Where Wood depicted an early 20th century lush with rolling fields of green, Frerick’s contemporary […]
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Birds, Bees and Everything in Between: Isabella Rossellini comes to the Englert to put on ‘Green Porno’
FilmScene announced today that Isabella Rossellini will perform Green Porno, Live on Stage at the Englert Theatre…
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Interview: Paige Harwell Samek of Supersonic Piss discusses her new jewelry line and plans for the future
Paige Harwell Samek is an Iowa City artist with many talents. She’s the general manager at Trumpet Blossom, the lead singer of the defunct band…
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Revival expansion opens today in former Soap Opera space
The space that formerly held the Soap Opera (119 E. College St.) reopens today as Revival 119, a shop focusing on apothecary items, loungewear, shoes and gifts. Sheila Davisson, who also owns Revival next door, took over the storefront this winter after Soap Opera closed its doors and has renovated the interior into a bright, […]
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Mobile food vending program starts today
The City of Iowa City pilot program for mobile food vendors starts today as five food carts set up shop in Chauncey Swan Park. The new program goes through October 31 and will allow vendors the opportunity to sell their food on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the downtown park.
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Get your grub on: Five Days of food in Iowa City
With so much buzz around Mission Creek and the talented musicians and artists visiting our town, it is easy to overlook the stellar line-up of food events that are happening throughout the week. Here’s a five-day guide to feasting through the festivities.
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On The Table: What are you drinking tonight?
In these chilly mid-winter months, all it takes is a good spirit to ease the shivers and warm the soul. In the search for winter cheer, Melissa Sinclair, general manager of the Motley Cow Café, and Katy Meyer, owner and chef at Trumpet Blossom Café have shared their thoughts on crafting seasonal cocktails that reflect […]
