On Feb. 3, 1959, American rock-and-roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, IA, along with their pilot, Roger Peterson.
This...
Current state-wide conversations about book banning in Iowa have sparked local ones at the Coralville and Iowa City Public Libraries. Johnson County librarians reiterated the importance of staying...
Be Bold, Be Silly, Be Present — that’s the motto for the colorful and unique quarterly sidewalk parade, Joy March.
The Joy March was an idea conceptualized through Public Space One amid the...
Iowa City filmmaker Mokotsi Rukundo has based a great deal of his work on his own observations. Following the mantra “write what you know,” Rukundo took in his surroundings and transported them...
As a researcher who has extensively studied the human lung and heart with CT imaging, University of Iowa Professor Eric Hoffman described the images as equally artistic and scientific. His passion...
In 2016, The Band’s Visit took the stage for the first time, bringing New Yorkers to Israel with a touching story of what it means to be human. The Broadway show swept the Tony Awards with 10 wins,...
The word “defenestrate” means to throw or push someone out of a window.
University of Iowa’s Writers' Workshop alum and author Renee Branum’s debut novel titled, Defenestrate, takes place...
The pandemic has led many people to adopt new hobbies. Some have taken up painting, others baking, and plenty of others picked up relaxing pastimes like reading, puzzles, or yoga.
Several people,...
Out the windows of the Trumpet Blossom Cafe, the sun began to lower in the sky, darkening the establishment. Quiet chatter lulled to a halt inside the cafe as the intimate crowd prepared for the music...
Any movie that casts Ryan Reynolds immediately raises the bar — so when The Adam Project was announced starring him, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, and Zoe Saldaña, it shook my world.
That excitement,...
As groups of friends sat around circular tables at the Iowa Memorial Union Black Box Theater, friendly chatter and laughter could be heard in the space. Positive energy and support exuded from everyone...
The sense of community curated by FilmScene at this year’s Blue Carpet Bash was undeniable.
On Sunday night, the local theater held its watch party for the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, providing...
