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Music Jul. 14, 2025 3:51 pm61d ago
There are a number of reasons to catch the Feralings, who will perform Saturday as part of the Northside Summer Nights series. One of them is the group's lush harmonies.
Music Jul. 14, 2025 7:00 am61d ago
The daughter of a church organist earned raves for her debut album, 2017's "Hard Won." The follow-up, 2019's "Vanity," scored college radio play and cracked the North American College and Community Top Adds Chart. "Halfsies," No's latest album, is an uncompromising and inventive release that showcases her talents as a harp playing singer-songwriter.
Music Jul. 8, 2025 11:19 am67d ago
This free concert series, curated by the Englert Theatre, features local bands through Sept. 27, 2025.
Things To Do Jul. 8, 2025 2:38 pm67d ago
“Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed,“ originally a children’s book by former “Sesame Street” writer Mo Willems, features a naked mole rat, Wilbur, who decides to wear clothes. That creates an uproar in the mole rat community.
Things To Do Jul. 7, 2025 12:38 pm68d ago
Drummer Chad Butler grew up visiting his uncle’s farm near Cedar Rapids.
Theater Jul. 7, 2025 3:09 pm68d ago
The last time Theatre Cedar Rapids presented "Little Shop of Horrors" was in 1998.
Things To Do Jun. 25, 2025 7:25 am80d ago
The label mates will play 90s hits like ‘Run Around’ and ‘Hey Jealousy.’
Music Jun. 18, 2025 10:21 am87d ago
Joe Nicols and Austin Michael will join Moore on Saturday, June 21.
Things To Do Jun. 16, 2025 10:35 am89d ago
The pair, who have starred in an array of acclaimed films written and directed by Smith, such as "Clerks," "Chasing Amy" and Dogma," have been best friends since they were teenagers. Smith and Mewes, aka Jay and Silent Bob, who have their hand and sneaker prints in cement on Hollywood Boulevard, are like chocolate and peanut butter.
Theater Jun. 11, 2025 9:34 am94d ago
Though more than 400 years have passed since William Shakespeare’s death, Romeo and Juliet still captures performers and audience alike. Riverside Theatre’s rendition of “Romeo and Juliet“ runs June 13-29 in Iowa City.
Arts & Entertainment Jun. 9, 2025 9:31 am96d ago
Orchestra Iowa’s June 7 “Field of Dreams” performance at Veterans Memorial Stadium will mark the first time the movie’s musical score has been played at a ballpark.
Theater May. 27, 2025 2:37 pm109d ago
The musical’s soundtrack includes beloved hits like “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Private Dancer” and “Better Be Good to Me.”
Theater May. 27, 2025 2:38 pm109d ago
Emmy Award-nominated actor Matt Walsh, most known for his role in HBO’s “Veep,” will perform with Bluebird Improv at the James Theater.
Theater May. 21, 2025 2:00 pm115d ago
Subscriptions go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Monday, June 9 for "Kinky Boots," "Clue Live On Stage!," "The Music Man" and "Beetlejuice." The season also includes a one-nighter with "Rent," which is slated for March 1, 2026.
Theater May. 21, 2025 7:37 am115d ago
The 1996 film, “The Birdcage,” starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, was inspired by the Tony Award-winning musical, “La Cage aux Folles.” The musical continues to resonate with audiences 42 years after its Broadway debut.