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
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Arts and Culture Thursday on KRUI News, Live at Five, packed the studio with live music, theater show review, Mission Creek highlights and international student festivities. Listen here for all the details.
Sean Strub tells all to Emma McClatchey and Katie Kuntz. Listen here.
Listen here to students and alumni discuss sexual assaults on campus.
Listen to KRUI News interview with Boston band, the Ballroom Thieves!
Missed the interview? Listen here to the full KRUI News Live at Five interview with Candidate David Johnson as he prepares for the 2014 State House election. With Sri Ponnada and Danielle Holliday
Dance Marathon 20th Anniversary
Find out more about this City of Literature with the KRUI News interview.
Listen here to KRUI News interview with Zaina Arafat, UI adjunct professor of Creative Writing
Listen here for our interview with Emma McClatchey, Brooke Bierhaus and special guest, Erin Ebnet Erin Ebnet, local musician and music therapist discussed music therapy with KRUI News.
