Playful Poetry, Danez Smith Reading from Stop/Time Festival

April 20, 2026

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.

Evicshen & Sharp Pins at Stop/Time Festival, April 4th

April 19, 2026

By Tarik Krob

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.

Interview: Eve 6 at Innings Festival

April 13, 2026

By Logan Melia

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: Live in Iowa

April 13, 2026

By Logan Melia

Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026

A Conversation Between Artists: Ambrose Akinmusire and PUBLIQuartet, Friday of Stop/Time Festival

April 9, 2026

By Bailey Vergara

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.

Six Foot Blonde at Tomorrow Never Knows Festival

April 8, 2026

By Logan Melia

Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime

Show Review: Iowa City Song Project @ The Englert Theatre— 11/3/12

November 5, 2012

By Christian Craig

Take a look at photos and commentary from KRUI’s own Christian Craig! He attended the Englert Theatre’s Iowa City Song Project release show on Saturday, November 3rd. The show featured performances from Brooks Strause, Pieta Brown, and more!

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Show Preview: Iowa City Song Project at the Englert Theatre, The Mill, & more!

October 24, 2012

By bcondon

KRUI writer B. Condon offers a peek at the upcoming Iowa City Song Project release shows!

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Interview: Kent Smith of the Englert Theatre

January 29, 2012

By Eric Intlekofer

If you’ve been to a show at the Englert Theatre in the past six years, chances are that Mr. Kent Smith greeted you at the door. KRUI’s Eric Intlekofer sat down with the star usher to find out more about his work.

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Evicshen & Sharp Pins at Stop/Time Festival, April 4th

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Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.

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Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A series of strikes against the coffee conglomerate’s treatment of workers are currently underway. The current strikes follow Starbucks’s refusal to honor the years-long demands of workers.

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First Person POV of NASW “Legislative Day on the Hill,” February 24, 2026

Take a look inside the National Association of Social Worker’s 2026 “Legislative Day on the Hill” at the Iowa Capitol building through Carson’s eyes and ears.

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Playful Poetry, Danez Smith Reading from Stop/Time Festival

Evicshen & Sharp Pins at Stop/Time Festival, April 4th

Interview: Eve 6 at Innings Festival

Luke Combs: Live in Iowa

A Conversation Between Artists: Ambrose Akinmusire and PUBLIQuartet, Friday of Stop/Time Festival

Six Foot Blonde at Tomorrow Never Knows Festival

englert theatre

Show Review: Iowa City Song Project @ The Englert Theatre— 11/3/12

Show Preview: Iowa City Song Project at the Englert Theatre, The Mill, & more!

Interview: Kent Smith of the Englert Theatre

Evicshen & Sharp Pins at Stop/Time Festival, April 4th

Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A Team of Dreamers

The Price of a Miracle, Women’s Basketball Iowa v. Virginia

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