Cracker w/ Chrash The Mill — Tuesday, June 9 at 8 p.m. Cracker, a genre-bending band that blends rock, punk and country, will perform tonight at The Mill. They remain […]
Arts & Entertainment
Talking Movies: The search for the next summer classic
By Scott Samuelson & Warren Sprouse It may not be much of an exaggeration to say that summer movies have shaped the American cinematic identity more than any other part […]
‘Invisible Faces’ art show opens tonight at PS1
A show featuring the work of eastern Iowa Latino artists opens tonight at Public Space One. The exhibit, Invisible Faces: Identity Portraits, is the culmination of over six months of […]
Interview: Poet Daniel Khalastchi on his new book ‘Tradition’ and his Jewish identity
In May, McSweeney’s press published the poetry collection ‘Tradition’ by Daniel Khalastchi, a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop…
Mental illness, architecture and Tarot cards combine in CSPS show, opening tonight
An exhibit showcasing the work of three distinctly different Iowa City area artists opens this Thursday, June 4 at CSPS in Cedar Rapids…
Hot Tin Roof: Sun in an empty room
Hot Tin Roof is a program to showcase current literary work produced in Iowa City. The series is organized and juried by representatives of three Iowa City-based cultural advocacy organizations: The Englert Theatre, Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and Little Village magazine…
Bare your soul with Jerry Joseph and The Jackmormons tonight at Gabe’s
Known for both his passion towards spiritual and political issues, as well as with his strong grasp of songwriting, Jerry Joseph is a musical force backed…
Interview: Shabazz Palaces’ Ishmael Butler on the group’s new studio space, his time with Digable Planets and more
Grab an old hip-hop 12-inch, grind the vinyl into dust, roll it up in a page from Ishmael Reed’s Mumbo Jumbo and smoke it. The ensuing synesthetic experience…
Revival Theatre Company brings princely tale ‘Pippin’ to Cedar Rapids
The Corridor has seen its share of plays about princes on quests during recent years. For the final production of its inaugural season, Revival Theatre Company…
Pro Tips with Wayne Diamante: ‘Connecting’ with the community
Welcome to your official first Pro Tips of Summer Vacation! School’s out and the living is easy for the next three months! Unless of course you have a regular job…
LV’s top television picks for summer 2015
The warmer months are usually thought of as a television hiatus reserved for re-runs and Saturday afternoon movies, but these summer releases will give you something to look forward to […]
The ambient, electronic jazz of Jack Lion heads to The Mill
Iowa City-based electronic jazz trio Jack Lion performs tonight at The Mill. Consisting of drummer Justin LeDuc, bassist and vocalist Drew Morton, and trumpet player and producer Brian Lewis Smith, Jack Lion is routinely praised…