Archive for category: Arts & Entertainment

West bands jazz it up downtown
/ May 18, 2012 9:37 pm

West bands jazz it up downtown

As the natural light faded, the crackle of a guitar amp turning on could be heard throughout the Ped Mall in Downtown Iowa City. But this was no ordinary street performance. West High’s Symphonic Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble dished out genres from funk and latin to samba and swing. For some, it was a great opportunity to play for

Show choir auditions back in full swing
/ May 16, 2012 10:28 pm

Show choir auditions back in full swing

We go to the shows and see them dancing on stage, twirling around in sparkling costumes, but we don’t know what happens before anyone is pronounced a member of either Show Time or Good Time Company.  Show choir auditions are back and in full speed. They are taught a challenging dance which they learn in about a week and they also are

Painting a Picture: Zebby Wahls ’12
/ May 16, 2012 4:11 pm

Painting a Picture: Zebby Wahls ’12

In this exclusive interview with Zebby Wahls ’12 we get the scoop on her artwork, her favorite styles, future plans, and how life has changed since her brother Zach Wahls ’09 published a national bestselling book this year. Video interview directed by Fatima Jayoma and Shamis McGillin

Theater West Presents: Drama Awards 2012
/ May 15, 2012 7:25 am

Theater West Presents: Drama Awards 2012

Another great Theater West Season has passed and now comes the moment we’ve all been waiting for! The Drama Awards!

“Less is more” with Iowa City’s Trumpet Blossom Cafe
/ May 14, 2012 5:19 pm

“Less is more” with Iowa City’s Trumpet Blossom Cafe

Trumpet Blossom Cafe   310 East Prentiss Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-248-0077 Official Grand Opening: May 19   The mantra of “less is more” is today often looked at by the American restaurant scene in an insulting manner; with caloric, larger-than-life portions of food dominating food menus nationwide. There are however, a few bright lights that stand out from