Book Reviews
‘Leonardo Da Vinci’ In a wonderfully wrought volume, Walter Isaacson describes the life of Leonardo Da Vinci in engaging prose accompanied by many examples of his art, drawings and notes. The book is heavy [...]
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February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Exploring the Earth
A homecoming of sorts for Wagener Ellen Wagener is simply one of the best Iowa landscape painters ever. She often follows the Monet strategy of revisiting the same place at [...]
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February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
The Irish are lucky, and so is Des Moines. During the month of March, big names in music are coming to the metro. Miranda Lambert is bringing her authentic country [...]
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February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Tech Talk
So long, CDs
We must embrace the impermanence of technology If you figured it out by now, nothing in tech lasts. Fading into obscurity almost as fast as a seasonal fashion trend, technology [...]
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February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
Ancient Posse
Beauty in mystery In the days of social media and over-sharing, Ancient Posse stand out for their secrecy. The duo — Steven Bergeron (keyboards and vocals) and Kamillah Jonaé (vocals) [...]
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February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Our View
Say no to Robbing Hood
He can’t be trusted on March 6 EDITOR’S NOTE: Jonathan Narcisse passed away on Feb. 17, 2018. He submitted this Guest View just two days prior to his death. On [...]
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February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in The Sound
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Nitty gritty memories Formed in 1966, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has been a part of the American lexicon for more than 50 years and is still trucking. “I’m going [...]
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February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Your View
February 28, 2018 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Will we ever act? That’s the question
That priest in Australia nailed it with his message on the Anglican church sign last week: “When Will They Love Their Kids More Than Their Guns.” The sign was a [...]
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