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.
Everything has been completed in their special plan, so what are they up to now? See what Martha and Esteban are doing in the final installment of their story.
Read the second part to Joe’s adventure during the Zombie Apocalypse.
Are you always stuntin’ and never frontin’? Then read this poem about what stunting is really like.
Like dogs? Read this poem about a young pup finding a family.
Have a great idea for a novel or short story, but feel intimidated by the blank page? Mary Sue can help! (image from awritetosucceed.com)
Are you a fan of fiction? Especially horror? Part Two of “Like Father, Like Son” is available to read for this month’s Strange As Fiction!
A creative piece about a homeless man who is down on his luck but is still able to find things that motivate him enough to keep fighting.
Are you a creative writer? Do you ever write fiction? Do you ever wish you could get advice on writing without paying for an English class or worrying about your grades? Click on the link and see what Mary Sue says! (image via mokisfanfictionblog.com)
For fans of creative writing, “Like Father, Like Son” is a short story that explores realistic themes and adds a horror element. Catch the first installment here!
First kisses are always entertaining. This personal narrative, First Things First, explains how tragically funny mine was.
Find out more about this City of Literature with the KRUI News interview.
