October 02, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
Matchmaking artist pairs artists with buyers. A local artist, Robert Moore, hopes to change how people shop for art. Instead of going to a gallery to select a piece of art, Moore pairs art buyers with artists to create a custom piece through Morezarte. Morezarte — the name taken from
Read More →The British Kingdom Choir, which sang at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, brings its unique renditions of top hits and gospel classics to Stephens Auditorium in Ames on Oct. 7. Tickets cost $25-$50 at the Iowa State Center box office or Ticketmaster. Judah and the Lion,
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September 24, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Consistency can rise up and snare political leaders if they are not careful. A recent example is Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is now squirming after questions were raised over whether she favors local control or state control. The question came up this summer when Madison County officials began studying a
Read More →Quote of the Week “The whole country wants civility. Why don’t we have it? It doesn’t cost anything. No federal funding, no legislation is involved. One answer is the unwillingness to restrain oneself. Everybody wants other people to be polite to them, but they want the freedom of not having
Read More →Online discounted ticket sales end at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, but you can still buy $30 tickets at the event check-in tonight. Weather looks great! Lots of free parking! Come out and join us! For more information about the event, visit HERE.
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September 18, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
There was a sobering news report a few weeks ago that did not get the attention it deserved here in Iowa. That’s unfortunate, because the report should put to rest once and for all the shortsighted attempts by some members of the Iowa Senate to interfere with public safety. Here
Read More →Quote of the Week History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This is very often attributed to Mark Twain, but the earliest published source yet located is by Joseph Anthony Wittreich in Feminist Milton (1987) where he writes: “History may not repeat itself but it does rhyme, and every
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September 10, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Some of my friends who are Democrats are asking Iowa party officials some very uncomfortable questions these days. I applaud these people for standing up. Their questions go something like this: Is the Iowa Democratic Party more concerned about keeping the Iowa caucuses first in the nation in the presidential
Read More →Quote of the week: “Children need art and stories and poems and music as much as they need love and food and fresh air and play.” – Phillip Pullman, from his presentation for the tenth anniversary of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2012 Are you curious about where I find these
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September 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
A jam-packed autumn season includes must-see live music, theater, sports and art events from all around the area. Are you ready for some fall entertainment? Prepare to fill up on fine art, up-close theater and on-stage action, spectator sports, brisk outdoor autumn weather and fun festivals. CITYVIEW’s Fall Arts and
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