Despite what you may have heard, tonight’s Gogol Bordello show at the Blue Moose Tap House is not sold out. Best of all, there couldn’t be a better day for Gogol Bordello to be coming into town. In Iowa City, August 1 typically means dedicating the bulk of your day to a monotonous, grinding session […]
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Historic Hardacre Theater to close following film festival, rescue effort underway
Tipton’s Hardacre Theater will close under its current management following this weekend’s Hardacre Film Festival, according to an official statement released…
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Photos: Catacombs of Comedy Showcase at the Yacht Club
If you’re a fan of comedy, or a night owl with three bucks to spare on a Monday night, consider checking out the Catacombs Of Comedy Showcase at the Yacht Club. I was able to make it down to the weekly open mic for the first time this week and had a blast. With the […]
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RENT premieres this Friday: Reunited cast shows you can go home again
Iowa City and Coralville residents who have lived here for several years may have reacted with puzzlement by City Circle Acting Company’s announcement that…
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Inside the mind of Andy: Donald Warhola to speak at the Figge Art Museum this Thursday and Friday
The Figge Art Museum is hosting a public lecture with Donald Warhola Thursday at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Gallery Talk Friday at 1:00 p.m. As one of…
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Donate some food, gain some knowledge this Sunday
New Pioneer Food Co-op has partnered with the Englert Theatre and FilmScene to offer a screening of A Place at the Table Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The screening takes place at Englert Theatre and will be followed by refreshment and a post-film discussion.
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Singer-songwriter Don McLean of ‘American Pie’ fame to play the Englert on Saturday
Famed American (pie) songwriter Don McLean is set to perform at the Englert Theatre Saturday night at 8 p.m. Though you might only be familiar…
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Get nerdy with MC Chris this Saturday at Gabe’s
Chris returns to Iowa City Saturday as part of the “Revenge of the Nerd Tour: 2,” joined by openers Dr. Awkward, Jesse Dangerously and Tribe One. His shows are generally a mix of live music punctuated by comedic interludes.
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Interview: Jacob Merritt of Healing Power – July 27 show at Codfish Hollow
A few years ago, Cincinnati band Pomegranates (now Healing Power) played a memorable set upstairs at the Blue Moose Tap House. They were opening up…
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Photos: Supersonic Piss goes out with a bang
A small, sweaty basement seems like the most appropriate place to give Supersonic Piss a proper sendoff. Last night, the group was joined by Iowa City’s own Stiff Ride, along with touring bands Death Drive and Stillsuit from Oakland, California. I missed Stiff Ride’s set, mostly because of my own impatience. Death Drive and Stillsuit […]
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Englert Theatre announces Blues Traveler will be coming to Iowa City in August
The Englert Theatre announced today that Blues Traveler will be heading to Iowa City for a show on August 28. The group’s Grammy Award-winning album…
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Photos: Trash Talk gets big energy from a small crowd at Gabe’s
Trash Talk made a stop at Gabe’s on Monday with support from the post hip hop collective (yea thats a thing) Rat King, and new act Cool Off (featuring…
