The plastic hose hangs from his mouth. It is plugged into the drum in front of him, like an oxygen line breathing life into the instrument. He beats the skin of the drum, eyes following the notes on the score in front of him, glimpsing the movements of the other percussionists on stage, the members […]
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The Meskwaki Annual Powwow, a century-old tradition, returns to Tama this week
The Meskwaki Annual Powwow has returned after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The four-day celebration, which commemorates the end of summer, will begin today and last through Aug. 14. This will be the 106th powwow since the event’s inception in 1913, though its roots trace even further back to the Green […]
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Musician Donovan Leitch talks legacy of ‘Sunshine Superman’ and importance of Transcendental Meditation
Donovan at FAIRfest Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts — Sunday, Sep. 4 at 8 p.m. In 1966, the U.S. was in turmoil. Race riots rocked the streets. War with Vietnam was escalating — more young men were drafted than during any other year of that war. Demonstrations erupted across the country. Into all of […]
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Photos: Scenes from Lucius’ performance at Codfish Hollow
Synth-pop duo Jess Wolfe and Holly Lessig brought their band Lucius to Codfish Hollow Barnstormers in Maquoketa, Iowa on Thursday, August 11 as part of their national tour. The evening show also featured live performances by musicians River Whyless, Seasaw and Lowlight. Photos by Zak Neumann [URIS id=104887]
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Iowa Yoga Festival links body, mind, community this weekend in Des Moines
Long-time yogis and beginners alike have the opportunity to stretch, learn and center themselves at the 2014 Iowa Yoga Festival, which kicks off tonight and goes…
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Jessica Lea Mayfield is heading to Codfish Hollow this Friday for an alt-country blowout
Love live music? What about barns? What about live music in a barn? If you like all of the above, you might have your Friday night plans set, as Daytrotter’s…
