February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Your View
February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Jeremiah Elbel and the madness of crowds
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 [...]
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February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Don’t grow up!
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 [...]
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February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
70 years of music for Gil Davis
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 [...]
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February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Previews
Film Previews
“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 [...]
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January 26, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. But, continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for [...]
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January 26, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Repeat after me: Let the public know
The purpose was pretty simple when the Iowa Legislature wrote the state’s public meetings law many years ago: Government boards are required to announce their meetings at least one day [...]
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January 20, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
Tirrell gets 41 months. Here is his life story.
Looking fresh and healthy behind his University of Iowa facemask, Marty Tirrell, who led a complicated life as a boisterous sports-radio host and a glib conman and who was an [...]
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January 19, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. But, continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for [...]
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January 18, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Needless confusion about First Amendment
Forty-five words that were first written with a quill pen 230 years ago form what may be the most consequential sentence in United States history. But that sentence also is [...]
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