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.
Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime
Built to Spill continue to epitomize the ambitious underdog spirit of late ‘90s indie rock almost 20 years later. (photo via wnymedia.net)
Margaret Glaspy playing guitar in her “Somebody to Anybody” feature photo. (Photo via VEVO.)
There was no better Valentine’s date than seeing The Second City roll through Iowa City with their political satire, sketch comedy, and improvisational comedy prompted by the none other than the show-goers. Image via: facebook.com
Click here to read more about the Witching Hour’s soul cleansing workshop! Photo retrieved via englert.org
Political cartoonist Tom Tomorrow presents on the creation of This Modern World
Photo VIA: thismodernworld.com
Read about Jen Kirkman’s stand-up at the Englert Theatre here. (Image via: jenkirkman.com)
Check out a cool cover of the honest and honestly hilarious Marc Maron’s performance during Mission Creek Festival. (photo via: missionfreak.com)
The Joy Formidable had me rocking out with a cat at The Englert Theater. Confused? Well, me too.
Joshua Tillman and King Tuff closed out Mission Creek on Sunday night with a rousing American rock show.
Frank Ocean covers, live mixing and songs about boobs. What didn’t happen Friday night at the Amos Lee show? Not much. (Photo via: Michael Wilson)
