“Weaving Narratives: African Textiles in Iowa,” a current exhibit at the Stanley Museum of Art, highlights a selection of textiles from a collection of African art. Through written materials and video-recorded interviews, the stories behind these remarkable artifacts are shared by voices from the African community in Iowa City.
G. Love & the Special Sauce will showcase its latest album, ‘Ode to R.L.’ at Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City.
While the opera house staged drama and musical productions, it also hosted local talent on its stage.
Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts return to CSPS Hall Friday, Jan. 9.
The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the African American Museum of Iowa, 55 12th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. The celebration will include interactive activities for all ages, as well as food, local artisans and opportunities for learning and reflection.
The Hawkeyes are in a new era of men’s basketball under head coach Ben McCollum. But what’s the student perspective of an Iowa game? Reporter Madison Hricik found out.
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It’s not often that “thinking inside the box,” is lauded as a winning strategy. But for spoken word poet Henry Morray, it won Slamovision’s 2025 international slam poetry competition.
Southeast Iowa country band Linc & the Drifters will perform Saturday, Dec. 27, at Wildwood Saloon.
For years, “I’ll meet you there” was the catchphrase that bonded Mary Kay McGrath and her busy family. Now, it’s a cafe and bookstore that will bring others together.
"The Reason We Celebrate," slated for Saturday at CSPS Hall, will be as eclectic as the crowd Lamaria Purchase hopes to draw.
6 festive events from around Eastern Iowa
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