Hello Iowa City weekend warriors. This is one of those special editions that I’ve decided to extend to Sunday because Dawes is coming into town. If you don’t know Dawes, you can acquaint yourself a little further down the page. Don’t scroll too fast, though; there’s plenty to take in between now and then. Let’s […]
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Chicken Little Reviews: Heirloom Salad Co.
As I enter downtown Iowa City’s newest lunch spot (the Java House’s recent expansion into the space next door) I find myself in a pleasant space painted a sophisticated charcoal gray with enlarged vintage photos of Iowa City hanging on the walls. It has the feel of being decorated by a Midwesterner who loves catalogs […]
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Live Music: An interview with Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, playing The Englert August 19, 2012
In October of 2009, California band Dawes was invited to be part of the second Daytrotter.com Barnstormer tour which included such exotic Iowa locations as Green Island, West Branch and Maquoketa. The crowds at those shows were not prepared for the fiery, passionate performances by this then-unknown band, influenced by the classic sounds of Tom […]
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The Hops: A Moose Walks into a Bar
At first, Brian Sekafetz thought the Moose Lodge was a place where old men drank beer. However, since becoming a member in 1996, he has learned it is about more than drinks with buddies. So much more, in fact, it gives him goosebumps to talk about it. From caring for 220 underprivileged children at the […]
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Hot Tin Roof: A Trio; or Stolen Dialog
By Courtney McDermott 1 I introduced Hemingway to my class. Presented him in a blue suit, his mustache trimmed, his hair parted and neat, even though he’d had several drinks already. He sat cross-legged in a chair by the whiteboard. He rested an elbow on his top knee and held his hand lazily like he […]
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Iowa City Weekender: August 9-11
Welcome back to the Weekender! We are all over the board this week. Whether it’s legendary blues, nerdy hip hop or local Iowa City folk, this is the weekend for you. Enjoy. THURSDAY Taj Mahal Trio // Englert // 8:00 PM // $35-$50 American blues artist we know as Taj Mahal grew up in a […]
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LVTV | William Danger Ford + Christy Brown-Kwaiser on Little Village Live! // 7/25/2012
——————————–  LITTLE VILLAGE LIVE ——————————– –   7.25.2012   –   William Danger Ford   Christy Brown-Kwaiser ===== William Danger Ford (1/2) (2/2) === Christy Brown-Kwaiser – “What’s So Silly About Mary” Christy Brown-Kwaiser ===== |William Danger Ford {http://soundcloud.com/williamdangerford} |Christy Brown-Kwaiser {http://soundcloud.com/christy-brown-kwaiser} — Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/LittleVillageLive — Public […]
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LVTV | We The Ravine on Little Village Live! // 6/20/2012
We The Ravine from Iowa City, Iowa performing at Public Space One on June 20th, 2012. —- “Ulcers” “Handsome Tail” “(Uninspired Religious Story, or, Otherwise Untitled)” To hear more from We The Ravine, visit their soundcloud @Â http://soundcloud.com/we_the_ravine Little […]
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On the Beat: Searching for the summer jam
Although it is my least favorite season for any variety of reasons such as boredom, I do look forward to the summer. It’s the traveling season as well as a time to enjoy all the city has to offer. Unfortunately, this summer brought no relaxation at all. Instead, this season has bred a seeming insanity […]
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Iowa City Weekender: August 2-4
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Weekender. Not much is needed to set us up this week, so let’s jump right in. Here’s what’s going on: THURSDAY The Daredevil Christopher Wright w. Via Audio, Christopher the Conquered // The Mill // 9:00 PM // $10 Adv., $12 Day Of The Daredevil Christopher Wright […]
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HARDACRE FILM FESTIVAL – Tipton, Iowa August 2-4
Let’s start with the bad news. Most movies have become too market-tested to really please their markets. Most movie theaters, especially in Iowa, are run by distant executives who see us as statistics. Even film festivals are schmoozy, overly-commercialized affairs. Now, the good news! Every summer there’s the Hardacre Film Festival in Tipton, Iowa. This […]
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Iowa City Weekender: July 26-28
I can’t believe it’s already time for another Weekender. We are just cruising right through summer, aren’t we? I hope you all have been enjoying yourselves. Alright, enough small talk. Let’s do this. THURSDAY Jennifer Hall w. Rachel Marie // The Mill // 9:00 PM // $8 Jennifer Hall is a Chicago based singer/songwriter. She […]
