Toomey brings relatable “in your face” comedy to Floodwater Friday night
Alyssa Limperis headlines tomorrow night’s showcase of Floodwater, which features more than...
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Category: Arts
‘Kinky Boots’ enlightens
ROCK ISLAND – Brett Hitchcock calls it one of the “edgiest” shows the Circa 21 Dinner...
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To step into your writer self, read your own story
I constantly have conversations with people who commend me for being a writer and within the same...
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Writers are pushed to write more through NaNoWriMo
At least 50,000 words written in thirty days. Such is the insanity I undertake every November,...
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Slam poetry in Iowa born 19 years ago
Caleb Rainey In the documentary, “Louder Than a Bomb,” a poet takes the stage and says “poets,...
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Artist helps fuel political awakening in southwest Iowa
How do progressives reach out to southwest Iowa considered the most conservative? Visual art is one way that’s working, and Cait Irwin is leading the charge.
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Speaking their truth: IC Speaks gives high schoolers a taste of spoken word
A new program gives high schoolers in Iowa City a chance to experience spoken word poetry.
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Bayo Park Gallery introduces “Specter Scepter” tonight
Bayo Park Galleries, a 10-acre outdoor sculpture park in Batavia, will introduce its new fall...
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The marginalization of spoken word, slam poetry
Them: “So, what do you do?” Me: “I’m a poet.” Them: “Me too! What kind?” Me: “Spoken word.” Them:...
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Everyday People Say What unites artists for two shows this week
Everyday People Say What, one of Iowa City’s most respected jazz/soul bands, will gather its...
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