Little Village Magazine3d
From basements to grand stages, Mission Creek Festival has nourished Iowa City culture for two decades. This year marks the end of an era.
Mission Creek Festival’s namesake is a ghost river in San Francisco. It once connected the center of the city to Mission Bay, though during the past two centuries it has […] ...
Iowa City Press-Citizen4d
From concerts to a community clothing swap, check out these 5 weekend events in Iowa City
Looking for spring break plans? Check out these five Iowa City events this weekend from an inventive art show to a "Western ...
Little Village Magazine11d
Englert programmer Grace Merritt: ‘The arts are the exact antithesis to what’s going on nationally’
Grace Merritt came to Iowa City for college and stayed for the vibrant arts scene.“Growing up, I didn’t have that kind of music community,” she said. “Music in my hometown […] ...
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'Trans people are to be cherished': Iowa City native Harper Steele speaks at The Englert
Iowa City native and former SNL writer Harper Steele returned home to discuss her documentary "Will & Harper" and trans ...
KSDK15d
Former pitcher Schallock, who once replaced Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster, has died
SAN FRANCISCO — Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer ...
Iowa City Press-Citizen20d
A literary museum and an Englert cabaret could be headed to downtown Iowa City. What to know:
A pair of local organizations are hoping to tap into Iowa City's affinity for all things art and creativity by ... Think Iowa City, and The Englert. Englert Theatre hopes to create a new music ...
Harper's Bazaar25d
18 Black Artists Who Are Shaping the Future
Art has always been a battleground. In a moment when the arts are under siege—state-sanctioned censorship, gutted funding, and anti-DEI mandates threatening to erase marginalized voices—Black ...
The Courier-Mail25d
Ex-Mackay councillors Justin Englert, Pauline Townsend call for answers on CEO
Former councillor Justin Englert said he was devastated to see Mr Owen leave just two years into his five year contract. Picture: Michaela Harlow Former councillor Justin Englert, who served on ...
Sky26d
Artists including Kate Bush, Sam Fender and Damon Albarn release silent album in protest at AI copyright plans
More than 1,000 artists and musicians including Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, Sam Fender and Annie Lennox have recorded a silent album in protest at proposed changes to copyright law, which they say ...
The Gazette27d
Celtic rock band Gaelic Storm returns to Iowa City
You have to find a way to keep it going." Gaelic Storm, which will perform Wednesday at the Englert Theatre, continues to grind it out delivering its blend of Celtic and Scottish music ...
The New York Times27d
At This Architectural Gem, an Artist Was Present. Horses, Too.
The performance artist Marina Abramovic celebrated the announcement of a new cultural center in a private home designed by the famed Mexican architect Luis Barragán. Marina Abramovic, seated ...
BBC27d
Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work
The artists hope the album, entitled Is This What We Want?, will draw attention to the potential impact on livelihoods and the UK music industry. All profits will be donated to the charity Help ...