January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut, “American Fiction,” is a delightful movie that transcends conventional storytelling. It’s fueled by an exceptional cast and enriched by its exploration of identity, family dynamics and the challenges faced by Black creators in the creative industry. Adapted from Percival Everett’s 2001 novel “Erasure,” the screenplay intelligently
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
Pouring three drops of yellow, teal and magenta ink on thick paper might not resemble much of an art piece. Yet, for Keri Jo Storjohann, once she begins manipulating the ink with a drop of alcohol, splotches of paint suddenly turn into flowers, the sun or a dreamy white tunnel.
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
When walking into a bar, an instant vibe is set off. Is it a dive or too high-end? Or does it get lost in the shuffle, trying to please everyone? At the Cork, the vibe matches what they do successfully — focus on unique wines. The Cork 50131, located at
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
You learn something new every day. Sometimes it’s by accident, but sometimes it’s intentional. Some people continue their education out of necessity — to maintain a license, for example — while others enroll to further their career or launch a new one. Still others simply want to learn a new
Read More →From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz The Culture Buzz Archive Library –
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January 29, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
These days, with political campaigns that seem to go on forever, Iowans may not recognize the significance of what occurred at polling places across the state on November 5, 1968. Voters approved an amendment to the Iowa Constitution that day, ending the Legislature’s practice of only meeting every other year.
Read More →From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz The Culture Buzz Archive Library –
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January 23, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Morain
The election of 1824 tested the Constitution as never before or since. The presidential election of 2024 will in all probability be decided in the usual fashion, with a candidate receiving a majority of the electoral votes declared the winner. That’s the way it’s been done in almost all 109
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January 17, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
The increasing secrecy by Iowa law enforcement and their lawyers about identifying people by name raises important questions underlying public confidence in the critical work of first-responders. The question deals with whether police can or should refuse to identify persons involved in incidents and crimes. Despite Iowa’s history of openness
Read More →From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz The Culture Buzz Archive Library –
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