This weekend, the one and only Jefferson Starship will be taking off at the Englert Theatre! This legendary band has stood the test of time and continues to tour today, but how is it possible they’re still here after 50 years?
Hancher Auditorium will be hosting the 3rd annual Infinite Dream Festival this week from September 17 through September 20th. From the heart of the festival at Hancher, it branches all across Iowa City to The James Theater, The Old Capitol Museum, and many more locations. Here is your guide to the festival.
The Englert Theatre’s inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival began September 4th with a beautiful intimate set at The Black Angel, featuring local artists Aaron Longoria (of Early Girl), Sophie Mitchell, and Penny Peach.
Douglass Park will once again be hosting Riot Fest from September 19-21. The largest independent festival in the US, Riot Fest has been a haven for diverse music, great food, and a unique community that can only be cultivated by lineups including anyone from The Beach Boys to “Weird Al” Yankovic.
As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.
The Hawkeyes fell three points short in Ames, trapped in the same box they’ve always played in. Cautious routes and a passing game that refuses to breathe. Even glimpses of promise, like Gronowski’s 22-yard completion, couldn’t break them free from their rectangle of comfort.
Come see Sarah Gerard read her book, True Love, and Kaveh Akbar read his book, Pilgrim Bell, at Prairie Lights in Iowa City at 1:00 on Saturday, April 9.
Sarah Viren and Lina Maria Ferreira Cabeza-Vanegas read from their nonfiction collections. Via Prairie Lights
Here’s another awesome event to look forward to for the 2018 Mission Creek Festival.
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Read about writer and translator Lina Maria Ferreira Cabeza-Vanegas, and how you can see her at Mission Creek Festival!
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University of Iowa graduate, Kristen Radtke, graced Prairie Lights with a short reading of her newly released graphic novel (via Kristen Radtke).
One of Iowa City’s newest festivals is only a couple weeks away, and KRUI is pumped to attend! Witching Hour, according to the festival’s website, highlight’s the “unknown, creative process, and new work.” During its second year, Witching Hour features a diverse lineup ranging from multi-media workshops to comedy shows to cinematic adventures. Here are the events KRUI can’t wait to see! Music Psalm One After opening for Saul Williams at Mission Creek 2016, Psalm One returns to Iowa City to perform some new art! She’ll perform at 10:30 PM at The Mill on November 4. White … Continued
Learn about these talented authors’ new work.
Check out KRUI’s review of Bridget Bates and Lauren Haldeman’s Prairie Lights poetry reading.
Didn’t make it to Rachel Kushner’s reading? KRUI’s got you covered. Check out what you missed here.
Read about Kembrew McLeod, resident prankster of the University of Iowa, and the reading of his newest book, PRANKSTER, at Prairie Lights!
The first event of Mission Creek 2014 featured two writers, Leslie Jamison and Adam Fell, reading from their newest works, both heavily emotional and deeply affecting. (Image via: Little Village)
