READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Halloween season kicks into high gear this weekend, with the Ghoulish Gala at Salisbury House, Naughty Nerds going bump & grind in the night at xBk and Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Wag-o-Ween at Big Grove! Don’t miss art, music, literature and more […]
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Little Village Central Iowa 007
Read issue 007 » Election Day is Nov. 8, and if you haven’t heard, Iowa has some key races on the ballot. In this issue, Little Village zooms in on Deidre DeJear and Michael Franken, Democratic nominees for governor and U.S. Senate, respectively — candidates with working-class cred and platforms that poll well with Iowans, […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Ani DiFranco | Community Table Storytelling | Drunk Book Club
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium It’s a fantastic fall weekend and there’s plenty going on to keep you busy, from theater and comedy to storytelling, the paranormal and so much more! Top pick? Catch the inimical Ani DiFranco at Wooly’s to brighten up your Monday night. Gaslamp […]
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Weekender Eastern Iowa! Iowa City Book Festival | ReFocus Film Festival | Gallery Walk
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Fall is in full swing, and Eastern Iowa is ready to take advantage of it! There’s plenty of opportunities to wander, from the Gallery Walk to the Refocus Film Festival to the continuing Iowa City Book Festival (a few events are highlighted […]
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Little Village Eastern Iowa issue 311: October 2022
Read issue 311 » Election Day is Nov. 8, and if you haven’t heard, Iowa has some key races on the ballot. In this issue, Little Village zooms in on Deidre DeJear and Michael Franken, Democratic nominees for governor and U.S. Senate, respectively — candidates with working-class cred and platforms that poll well with Iowans, […]
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Five CRANDIC taverns that feel like a home away from home
They’ve outlasted recessions, floods and indoor smoking bans. Every other customer through the doors is a regular. Longtime employees dispense beer, life advice and local legends in equal measure. Some are nestled into neighborhoods, aging alongside generations of residents who find it hard to imagine their hometown without “the bar.” Every nicked table, specific smell […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Elegance Launch | Big Grove Vinyl Market | Fabulous Friday
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Drag, comedy, craft beer and a blast-from-the-past book signing! All this and more can be yours on this crisp fall weekend in Central Iowa. Don’t miss the unveiling of a new Jill Wells mural at xBk on Saturday, or Sunday’s debut of […]
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LV Recommends: Baked goods, made from scratch in Eastern Iowa
If you’re on the hunt for an award-winning bread program, a neighborhood gem or the most satisfying cookies, these bakers have what you’re looking for. Deluxe Cakes & Pastries 812 S Summit St, Iowa City 319-338-5000 View Website Walking in the front door of this neighborhood bakery is an immediate mood-lifter and hits reset on […]
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Weekender Eastern Iowa! Big Grove Vinyl Market | The Mill, Remembered | Farm Cycle
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Fall is here; time to get spicy! And if you’ve been hiding indoors from the heat of summer, now’s your chance to take on the world again as we face a string of ideal days. Celebrate Yotopia’s anniversary, Johnny Appleseed’s birthday and […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! 51st Octagon Art Festival | Banned Books Scavenger Hunt | The Cult
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Enjoy the cooler weather of the first weekend of fall with music, comedy, poetry and more! Top pick? Get out into the breeze with a wander around the 51st Octagon Art Festival in beautiful downtown Ames. Franklin Avenue Library Banned Books Scavenger […]
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A guide to eating the day away in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Whether you’re from Eastern Iowa or just visiting, chances are there’s a fantastic restaurant you’ve never tried right around the corner. So get out there, support local and enjoy what the area has to offer! Don’t know where to start? Give these CR and IC restaurant itineraries a try. Cedar Rapids First stop: Bea’s Cafe, […]
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Brewed, French-pressed or poured-over, here are some of the best caffeine peddlers in the CRANDIC
Neighborhood coffee joints have remained a source of comfort and caffeine during these uncertain times. The CRANDIC area is overflowing with options, many new to the scene, while others recently expanded or pivoted to meet community needs. Daydrink 125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City View Website Daydrink opened in September of 2020 within the Basic […]
