“Respect” Director: Liesl Tommy Stars: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Audra McDonald Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, “Respect” is the remarkable true story of legendary music star Aretha Franklin’s journey to find her voice in the
Read More →‘Black Sun’ I have been aching for a vacation lately. A universal feeling, it seems these days. If you’re like me and can’t get away just now, then I have the book for you. Reading “Black Sun” is an experience. Filled with heart-stealing characters and writing that is so lush and
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August 04, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Iowa Artist
Creating art is her happy place. When Mainframe Studios opened up another floor of studios in March 2021, artist Maddy Fusco eagerly rented a spot. As an illustrator, the new home offers a dedicated space to not only display her art, but to create and sell it. “This is a
Read More →Dan Umthun excels at finding and accumulating action figures and comic books. Meet Dan Umthun. “When I was 8, I brought a Superman figure with me to Grandma’s farm house in Eagle Grove. A calf jumped a fence and started running towards town. My dad and uncles managed to catch,
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August 04, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Sound Circuit
The self-proclaimed improv rock band plays Water Works Park on Aug. 15. If you attend an Umphrey’s McGee concert one week, it might not be the same set list the next week. They might play a rock and roll tune that melds into a reggae rift by its end. Or
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Read More →Now that most venues have reopened, here’s your chance to catch a show at xBk — a Drake/Dogtown music venue that holds 250 patrons. On Aug. 18, The Claudettes take the stage. This Chicago band with primo piano blues offers “a whole lotta heart.” Tickets are $10 in advance, $13
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August 04, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Cars in the City
Sedan is a smooth operator. As SUV and pickup trucks reign supreme in the auto sales market, four-door sedans still sell — just not as much. According to an Edmunds 2020 automotive industry trend report, in 2020, 51% of people purchased SUVs, 19% pickup trucks and 25% cars. In comparison,
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