Posted February 03, 2021in Art News
This column used to present a “best and worst of the year” reckoning. Ten years ago, we declared a young Jeremiah Elbel the artist of the year. That honor was won by impressing us with bold paintings, often using tar as paint. The top painting in his repertoire, which was
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Posted February 03, 2021in Collections & Hobbies
It was Christmas morning in 1986 or so. The unwrapping had ended, and there were no more presents under the tree. “You look a little down,” said Matt Martone’s concerned mother. “Me?” the 11-year-old feigned indignance. “Nah, I’m fine. This is a great Christmas.” Martone knew how hard his mom
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Posted February 03, 2021in Sound Circuit
A No. 3 hit record on the Billboard music charts. Inductee into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame. Performance at the Apollo Theater in New York. These are just a few of the accomplishments of Gil Davis’ remarkable 70-year musical career. Davis, 80, a bass guitarist and singer, began singing
Read More →“Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar” PG-13 Director: Josh Greenbaum Stars: Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan Take a trip and break out of your shell with Barb and Star. From the gals who brought you “Bridesmaids” (co-stars and co-writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo) comes “Barb &
Read More →Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa has announced Tony Timm as the next Chief Executive Officer of the organization, effective Feb. 1. Timm fills the vacancy previously filled by Jodie Warth who accepted a position with Boys & Girls Clubs of America in September 2020. Timm has more than
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