In one of the last public Iowa City events of the 2013 International Writing Program fall residency, 34 writers from 31 countries will come together to share memories of their time spent in Iowa and elsewhere...

The members of the Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their artistic vision while staying loyal to their fans through 20 years of performing. They have created a unique and distinctive approach to classic...

Since her first appearance in Minneapolis as an 18-year-old singer/songwriter in 2006, Caroline Smith has made her way into the Midwest’s artistic community. Her career as a solo artist started...

The Mojito: a cocktail served with white rum, club soda, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and sugar-water to create a light, crisp, and refreshing cocktail that complements nearly any plate, on most days. Primary...

Carve pumpkins? Prepare a costume? Are you ready for the annual Halloween party? Americans are not the only ones excited about Halloween today.  I know I speak for Chinese students when I say many of...

When it comes to Mexican food, would you rather have authenticity or taste? Sometimes, you just can't have both. Especially so in my last excursion into the Mexican-cuisine realm. I went to a lesser-known...

Juicy J conquered the IMU stage on Monday, with a sold-out show at capacity of 1,800 people. There wasn't an open spot in the venue as lights from cell phones lit up the IMU Main Lounge, showing an array...

Halloween is perhaps the greatest holiday on planet Earth (I'm not opinionated or anything …), but there is more than one way to honor this hallowed day, whether you're a Halloween purist or skeptic. Good...

When rhythm guitarist Tim Lochner hosted an open mike at a bar in downtown Madison, Wis., he never thought a band would form. After talking to a talented drummer who was looking to take his music to the...

The passage of time is an unavoidable detail of life. As such, its many consequences are felt by all of us. But none is more noticed than its final symptom: the inevitable end of our own existence and...

Bigger isn’t always better. Jamie Powers, the owner of small business DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries, firmly believes this. DeLuxe will celebrate its 10th-year anniversary Saturday with free macaroons...

I think I speak for a fair number of people when I say that I have no idea what Halloween actually signifies. I associate Halloween with Throwback Thursday photos of me in my Baby Bop or pumpkin costumes,...