While this writer would have preferred to see the USA play England in the Women’s World Cup finals, it cannot be denied: Watching Abby Wambach…
Astrology forecast for July 2015
CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I am trying to be unfamiliar with what I am doing,” said composer John Cage in describing his creative process. That’s excellent counsel for you to […]
City grant revives long-running Summer Playground Program
Thanks to a grant issued by the City of Iowa City as part of its Program for Improving Neighborhoods (PIN), the Grant Wood and Wetherby Neighborhood Associations are …
Something More Than Free: Jason Isbell to perform at Englert Theatre on July 7
In the American South you will find the keys to our chief musical exports in blues, jazz, bluegrass and rock and roll, the keys to our national literary …
Fountainsun duo brings mystic tones to the Trumpet Blossom
What better way to celebrate independence from British rule than hanging around a vegan restaurant at an all-ages show listening to the heart-opening mantra song cycles of Daniel Higgs and Fumie Ishii? Expect a blissed-out night of expertly executed beautiful weirdness for both of your ears and all three of your eyes from Fountainsun this Saturday, July 4 at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Dave Douglas & High Risk play IC Jazz Fest Main Stage
Dave Douglas and his new quartet, High Risk, represent a step forward for electronic jazz, and a progressive, forward-thinking choice for a Friday night headliner at the Iowa City Jazz Festival…
10 places to see fireworks in the IC area this Independence Day
No matter where you and your crew plan to spend the 4th, the Iowa City area is committed to making sure you definitely have a fireworks display nearby.
The Holy Broke brings painfully honest music to The Mill
Spokane artist Kent Ueland (The Holy Broke) is known for powerful and brutally honest songs that challenge audiences, sometimes to the extent that they are brought out of their chairs, and out the door. But, don’t…
4th of July beer tasting: Red, white and Blueberry Sour
Exile Beer Tasting: Blueberry Sour Short’s Burger and Shine — Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m. Fans of Exile Brewing Co.’s fast-selling Beatnick Sour and lovers of craft brew gadgets, rejoice! […]
Photos: Opening day at Lucky’s Market
This week, Lucky’s Market opened in the Iowa City Marketplace (formerly Sycamore Mall).
The new eastside grocer will welcome guests with a Local Food Fest this Friday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., featuring free samples of Iowa-grown agricultural products.
Little Village magazine issue 180: July 1-28, 2015
Flip through the pages of Little Village issue 180. In this edition, you’ll find interviews with writer Amy Butcher, rapper El-P and filmmaker Jesse Kreitzer, along with a look at disability-based housing discrimination in Iowa City…
Album Review: Maiden Mars – The Other Side
Iowa City bands swap members, and the members swap instruments. Case in point: Maiden Mars, which boasts Lipstick Homicide guitarist Kate Kane on drums. In this band, Alex Skalla and Katie Rosenberger handle the songwriting…