Book Reviews
‘The Parliament’ I’m a huge fan of parallel stories — books that flutter back and forth between two worlds, two people’s lives, or the past and the future. Here, in [...]
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
Subaru Crosstrek
With Iowa in full swing in winter driving conditions, it’s easy to criticize your current ride’s ability to handle snow drifts, slick spots and unplowed paths. If your car didn’t [...]
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Previews
Film Previews
“Madam Web” PG-13 | 116 minutes Director: S.J. Clarkson Writers: Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Claire Parker Stars: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced “Meanwhile, in another universe…” A reality separate [...]
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Jeff Fleming’s ‘Absurdities’
“We are as clouds that veil the midnight moon.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley Jeff Fleming paints “absurdities,” delightful, sometimes ghostly, works on canvas using gesso, India ink, white charcoal and [...]
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
‘American Fiction’ explores racism, identity and the commodification of Black narratives
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 [...]
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
Alcohol ink 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 [...]
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
The Cork in Johnston
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? [...]
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January 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
Class act
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 — [...]
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January 30, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
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), [...]
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January 29, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
This is not what leadership looks like
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. [...]
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