Supporters got a sneak peak on Thursday of the newly renovated Kalona Creamery Shop & Deli (2206 540th St SW, Kalona), which will officially open on Jan. 19, offering visitors […]
Party to fight the pipeline this weekend
Environmental and social justice organization Indigenous Iowa has two events planned in Iowa City this weekend, featuring speakers and musical guests. One will take place at Trumpet Blossom Cafe and […]
SPT Theatre presents 14th annual Modern Salon at Brucemore
A Modern Salon Brucemore — starts Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Now in it’s 14th year, SPT Theatre’s Modern Salon is a beloved community event at Brucemore Mansion that […]
Far From Fearless hosts other local bands for Hope for the Day benefit
Hope for the Day Benefit Concert Groundswell — Friday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. Suicide prevention and mental health awareness organization Hope for the Day has partnered with Cedar Rapids […]
Writers Resist! in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and across the country
Writers Resist! Iowa City Englert Theatre — Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Writers Resist! Cedar Rapids Dows Fine Arts Center — Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. […]
School vouchers, wages, collective bargaining and other issues on the minds of Iowa legislators
As the Iowa Legislature opened for business on Monday, legislators talked about a number of issues they anticipate seeing move forward this session — for better or for worse. School […]
Aesop Rock’s flawless delivery enthralled fans at the Blue Moose
I walked into the Blue Moose on Monday toward the end of Sandman’s set, listening to him close with what sounded like a prayer before prefacing the onset of Aesop […]
Seeing red: Republicans take control of Iowa Legislature, Democrats vow to fight
By Lauren Shotwell and Eleanore Taft With the gaveling in of the 2017 Iowa Legislature, Republicans took control of both chambers. With control of the Iowa House, Senate and the […]
On eve of Trump inauguration, event planned to celebrate ‘Last Night in America’
The Last Night in America: A fundraiser for the ACLU of Iowa The Mill — Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. An event hosted by Iowa City comedian and playwright […]
Maiden Voyage: Collective of Iowa City musicians celebrates the local rebirth of revered NYC recording studio with salute to David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
Closed since March 2016, the famed Magic Shop recording studio in NYC (where David Bowie recorded his final works) has recently been carefully rebuilt piece by piece and reborn as […]
Secretary of State proposal would require voter IDs in name of election integrity
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate proposed legislation yesterday that he said would work to ensure the integrity of Iowa’s elections by requiring things like voter ID at polling places […]
Little Village magazine issue 212: Jan. 4-17, 2017
Flip through the pages of Little Village issue 212. In this edition, guest editor Kalmia Strong steps in to take the lead on LV‘s 2017 arts issue, featuring new work […]