In the early ’90s, I volunteered for ICARE (Iowa City AIDS Resources and Education), which was then an independent grassroots organization devoted to supporting people with HIV/AIDS in the community. […]
Album Review: Har-di-Har – Word(s) of Whim / Feudal Kind
Har-di-Har Word(s) of Whim Feudal Kind (EPs) Hardihar.com Few things excite me as much as stumbling upon a new band. The discovery of unexplored territory is a time consuming, but […]
Album Review: Old Man Charlie – Bad Life
Old Man Charlie Bad Life oldmancharlie.bandcamp.com/ I say it every few months but it bears repeating: Iowa City has a collection of local musicians and bands that stands up against […]
Astrology Forecast for January 2013
FOR EVERYONE—Everything is shifting and it will continue to do shift for the foreseeable future. Most of it is for the better. But this constant shifting leaves us to adjust, […]
A-List: The Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists – CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids
The Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists January 18 – 19 (cont. in Feb & Mar.) CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids Think you can draw? Want to go pro? This month, […]
Iowa City Weekender: January 17-19
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Weekender. If it’s alright with you, I’m just going to jump right in. Here’s what’s going on in Iowa City this weekend: […]
Got kids? Need fun stuff to do? One Book Two Book is your ticket!
Dozens of literature-related children’s activities will highlight the second annual One Book Two Book festival, Jan. 11-13, 2013, in and around Iowa City. Dubbed “A Celebration of Children’s Literature in […]
Iowa City Weekender: January 10-12
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Weekender. We have another week or so before the college folks flood back into town, so this week’s theme focuses on some […]
Album Review: Wax Cannon – I’m Afraid of Birds
Wax Cannon is Dave Murray and Jay Miller, who are two regular guys who work at the UI hospital. I mention their day jobs because the music of Wax Cannon […]
Iowa City Weekender: January 4-5
Hello and welcome to the first Weekender of 2013! I hope everyone is recovering from NYE celebrations, because it’s almost time to get back up and out there. Things are […]
2012: The Year in Photos
Now that the ball has dropped and a great many of us are beginning 2013 nursing hard-earned hangovers, it’s time to pause for a moment and reflect on the year […]
Iowa City Weekender: December 27-29
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Weekender. This time of year tends to be a little quieter than usual, what with much of the student population being gone […]