“You’re the cabdriver and you’re going to do as I say.” Like that. He was tanked, babbling on how he didn’t want the cab in the first place but his […]
Arts & Entertainment
Album Review: Suspect – Faux Empath
Suspect Faux Empath www.raccoo-oo-oon.org/np Suspect (AKA Ryan Beck, Iowa City to Chicago transplant) is part of the ever-growing group of artists — many with recordings released on former Iowa Citian […]
Le Youth brings a smooth West Coast vibe back to the Midwest for Flyover Fashion Fest
Le Youth The Mill — Friday, May 6 at 10:30 p.m. By Genevieve Heinrich Firmly planted in a ’90s aesthetic, Los Angeles-based Wes James, performing as Le Youth, grows from […]
IARGUS Russian Guitar Festival turns 10
Russian Guitar Festival Various venues (see article) — starts Thursday, May 5 Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the International Annual Russian Guitar Seminar (IARGUS) will once again bring some […]
Video game classic ‘7th Guest’ resurrected by local developer
On Sunday, Ryan HoltKamp wrapped production on his fan game, “The 13th Doll,” which is a tribute to the 1993 video game, “The 7th Guest.” His Iowa City company, Attic […]
Week-long events with Afrofuturist artist Tiona McClodden
Tiona McClodden Public Space One, Iowa City, May 3-6 The Center for Afrofuturist Studies welcomes artist-in-residence Tiona McClodden to Iowa City. Several events have been scheduled with the artist this week. […]
City Circle’s ‘1776’ filled with excellent performances; could be streamlined
1776 Coralville Center for the Performing Arts — through May 8 City Circle’s 1776 opened to a mostly full house last night, rife with families, sponsors and excitement. The story […]
‘Bruno Littlemore’ shines a light on the words and wonder that define humanity
The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore The Englert Theatre — Saturday, Apr. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. It’s an amazing thing, language. As you read this, […]
Woods’ Wednesday set at Gabe’s had a sense of gentle coherence
I walked into the upper level of Gabe’s and was disappointed to see that Woods hadn’t gained any popularity since they played the Mill a few years back on tour […]
None of the violence is casual: in ‘Green Room,’ it’s terribly human
Green Room Marcus Sycamore Cinema — opens Friday, Apr. 29 Wehrenberg Galaxy 16 Cine — opens Friday, Apr. 29 Film Scene — opens Friday, May 6 On its face, Jeremy […]
Curt of ‘Curt’s new hat’ fame lands record deal, records album in cave
It’s been almost a year since Curt Oren bought a billboard to announce his new hat. Unlike most hats, this one received international attention. And now, it’s gotten Oren and […]
Interview: Director Elizabeth Tracey on City Circle’s upcoming musical, ‘1776’
City Circle presents: 1776 Coralville Center for the Performing Arts — opens Friday, Apr. 29 City Circle Acting Company’s production of 1776 opens Friday, Apr. 29 at the Coralville Center […]