Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
Comedy Central writer and actor Jak Knight comes to The Mill for Iowa City’s Witching Hour Festival. Photo via: goldstar.com
The local electronica musician made a bold transformation from shy grad student to club DJ during his performance at the Witching Hour Festival. image via philiprabalais.com
Witching Hour speaker Tymika Lawrence talks about her history and how how she got to where she is in life now, and how we can look back ourselves to see who we are. photo via: witchinghourfestival.com)
Read about how bees are being threatened in Iowa and what we can do to save them here! (Image via BBC)
Read the review of one of the many events that took place at this year’s Witching Hour Festival! photo via: eventful.com
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Photo Via: The University of Iowa Japanese Program
Read the review for Foster the People’s third album! (Image via: npr.org)
Read about Selena’s “Amor Prohibido” and her impact on Latinx culture here! (Image via: amazon.com)
Read about the mysterious Thunderbitch. (Photo via: thundabetch.com)
Essentially a rave in the basement of Yacht Club, Mission: Beat gave this crotchety old hipster a wonderfully psychedelic experience there last night.
