Posted June 01, 2022in Lunch With...
Siobhan Spain is the director of Mainframe Studios, a lower-rent facility for artists and not-for-profit organizations. She has worked with a dozen internationally famous artists in New York, Los Angeles and Santa Fe. Mainframe is in the stretch drive of fundraising with a $500,000 matching grant from the Lauridsen family
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Posted June 01, 2022in Film Previews
“Jurassic World Dominion” PG-13 | 146 minutes Director: Colin Trevorrow Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern Finally, Universal Pictures is set to release the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined by Oscar-winner
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Posted June 01, 2022in Walks of Life
Sniffle, sneeze, cough — repeat. As warmer temperatures finally roll around, not everyone is celebrating. Many Iowans suffer an onslaught of symptoms in reaction to pollen, grass, dust, dander and other allergens. For some who suffer from food and drug allergies, the consequences can be not only bothersome, but fatal. ♦
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Posted June 01, 2022in Iowa Artist
When Mainframe Studios refashioned an old Qwest Communications building off Keosauqua Way in 2017, the nondescript concrete exterior didn’t resemble what was inside: a creative studio with talented artists. In 2021, Mainframe approached one of its own artists, Molly Spain, to paint the building’s exterior. Spain created a mockup of
Read More →Who says all the excitement happens on the weekend? Thursdays in the summertime includes numerous outdoor music options. The Iowa National Guard at Camp Dodge in Johnston is hosting a free summer concert series on Thursdays in June. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers; food and drink also available. June
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Posted June 01, 2022in People & Pets
Stumpy legs and a full-sized body. That’s the reason Emily Orth likes her Corgi breed of dogs. The process of getting her two Corgis, Waylon and Piper, prompted her to start “Adopt A Corgi.” The Facebook group currently has more than 86,000 members and serves as a resource for current
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Posted June 01, 2022in Cars in the City
I like the color red. So when I hopped into the Acura MDX with A-Spec package, I ogled over the red and black stitched interior. The exterior’s premium platinum white stood out as well, with its pearlescent deep finish. It’s not all about appearance, but when you’re driving a $60,000
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