After the Downtown Women’s Warehouse Sale last weekend, the former Ped Mall Wedge space (136 S. Dubuque St.) will once again
Iowa City Downtown District
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Bardot’s grand opening to feature tropical drinks and electric violinist
One of the newer members of the downtown Iowa City bar scene, Bardot, will host its grand opening this Saturday at 8 p.m. Bardot first opened its doors…
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Talking Movies: Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan set out on another hilarious adventure in ‘The Trip to Italy’
At the risk of sounding daft, let me emphasize that Michael Winterbottom’s The Trip (2010) and The Trip to Italy, its hilarious sequel, are about trips.
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Grub it up: 8th annual ‘Taste of Iowa City’ set for Wednesday
The 8th annual Taste of Iowa City kicks off this Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m., offering attendees the chance to sample dishes from more than 30 restaurants in…
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Boozehound: Toast to summer with a tasty gin and tonic
This week, I’m celebrating the most summery of cocktails: the gin and tonic. This cocktail got its start back in the halcyon days of the British Empire when its subjects — especially those in the more exotic, tropical colonies — would drink this cocktail for their health.
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Revival Men’s Pop-up Boutique debuts this Friday: Interview with owner Sheila Davisson
When Catherine Champion announced the closing of Cheap & Chic in April with plans to open a unisex store in its place, she cited the lack of men’s…
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Talking Movies: ‘Ida’ offers a fascinating exploration of fluid identity in post-World War II Europe
The 1944 D-Day invasion may continue to impress us largely due to the sheer scope of the project: The most immense and technically advanced seaborn invasion force …
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Gnats, rain, paint and pattern: An interview with artist Meggan Fisher
Tis the season to see the latest iterations of artist “BenchMarks” benches in downtown Iowa City. Now in its third year, the public art program is sponsored…
