For those uninitiated, Star Search: All Stars is a live, weekly reality competition show in Iowa City’s Studio 13, that’s basically the region’s own RuPaul’s Drag Race. There’s been five previous seasons, but this one is special: it’s an all winners and almost-winners lineup. Each contestant has competed before and was a crowd favorite. […]
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Poets, painters, musicians and more interpret another Prompt for the Planet, focusing on change
Prompt for the Planet returns to the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Sunday, bringing local artists and performers to the stage to celebrate Iowa’s environment and explore issues around it. Like the 2022 version of the event, the intent is to encourage community members to take action. “This free event draws inspiration from U.S. […]
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Illiterati Fest brings Iowa City’s ‘miniature music scenes’ together for a cause
In pretty much all artistic endeavors there is some consideration for the rule of threes. As in, do something just once and it could very well be a one-and-done situation. Do it twice and perhaps the two will exist as a pair. But do something three times? Well, then you got yourself a series. Iowa […]
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Meet Lady Em and Supa Josh, two renowned hip-hop dancers teaching their Olympic level moves in Iowa
Little Village spoke with Emily and Joshua Culbreath about their dance journey, what one can expect from a hip hop dance intensive and the complex stance Breakers can hold toward their dance form’s inclusion in the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Street closures for the Iowa City Jazz Festival start at 6 a.m. on Friday
Street closures for the Iowa City Jazz Festival start at 6 a.m. on Friday morning. Clinton Street from Jefferson to Washington will be closed to traffic, as will Iowa Avenue from Clinton to Dubuque Street. It’s expected that those streets will reopen late Sunday night. Dubuque Street will remain open to traffic — at least […]
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Can she get an amen? Flamy Grant, Christian drag musician, is set to perform at St. Andrew in Iowa City
There’s no shortage of drag shows or performers in Eastern Iowa, and with Pride Month on the horizon, they’ll no doubt be busy as can be. But North Carolina’s Flamy Grant isn’t like the rest. For one thing, her June 4 performance will be at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Jeff Charis-Carlson, director of communication and […]
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Fully Booked: Interactive books to flip over
By Casey Maynard Children love books that defy traditional format categories: picture book biographies, early reader comics, longform illustrated novels, graphic novel nonfiction. The combinations offer endless variety for readers. Lucky for us, publishers are delivering! Here is a brief list of books on Iowa City Public Library’s new children’s shelves featuring more than one […]
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Public Space One announces a $60,000 grant program for inventive public art projects
Public Space One (PS1) unveiled a new grant program on Monday, which will “support publicly-engaged experimental, collaborative, and connective visual arts projects in eastern Iowa.” The Big Field Fund (BFF) will award $60,000 to selected artists and projects on a yearly basis. “BFF will target artist-led projects that manifest new and inventive models, support under-resourced […]
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Photo Gallery: Y La Bamba at Hancher
Y La Bamba, an electric indie folk pop band from Portland, performed for Club Hancher on Friday, March 22. Led by Luz Elena Mendoza, a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and first generation Mexican American, the group’s sound has been described as “psychedelia-dappled dream pop” that incorporates “south-of-the-border rhythms and intricate guitar work,” according to The Boston Globe. […]
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Photo Gallery: Haley Heynderickx and The Westerlies
Folk singer/songwriter and guitarist Haley Heynderickx and brass ensemble The Westerlies performed at Hancher’s intimate Strauss Hall on Thursday, March 7. The University of Iowa is Heynderickx and The Westerlies was the first stop on their upcoming March tour. Both the 7 p.m., and 9 p.m., performance times were sold-out. Heynderickx’s introspective songs are infused […]
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Ordinary Survival, the Center for Afrofurist Studies’ first film festival runs Oct. 29-Nov.12
Refocus isn’t the only film festival in Iowa City this fall. Through the coming week, the Center for Afrofuturist Studies (CAS) is hosting its first film festival under the title Ordinary Survival. Held from Oct. 29 through Nov. 12, Ordinary Survival: CAS Film Festival is a chance to experience a cinematic journey of films discussing […]
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Nation Czech & Slovak Museum exhibits include ‘the most famous Czech artist,’ precious gems and a ‘visual legacy’
This weekend, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will open an exhibit displaying the familial tapestry of the artist behind the work. “Noah Breuer is an American artist originally from Berkeley, California,” explained Stefanie Kohn, a curator at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (1400 Inspiration Place SW). “His current project […]
