Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: “Having recently viewed an old episode of Tim Allen’s ‘Tool Time’ home improvement show, Caitlyn Jenner rewired her hair dryer for more power.” Jeff Dier Runners-up: “She’s beauty. She’s grace. There’s hair up
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Food Dude
Shanghai brings solid cuisine to Waukee
I have been writing a lot this year about good places in Waukee — Jethro’s Jambalaya, Kue’d, H Pho and India Tadka. Hot new joints sometimes obscure the memory of the tried and true. Recently I was reminded about one such place after rediscovering its dishes at a graduation
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Film Review
A fresh look at the same old thing
Ultimately, the gauge by which every parent measures a kids’ movie comes down to this question: “Will this keep my children entertained for most of its run-time?” It is a fairly simple guideline to use, and, for “The Secret Life of Pets,” the answer to that question is “yes.” Perhaps
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
What exactly is a kidney worth?
What exactly is a kidney worth? It depends, doesn’t it? If it is 7 a.m. and your left eye refuses to open to the world and you have to be at work by 8, a coffee, for example, seems worth quite a bit. Right? Or that slice of pizza
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Sound Notes
More good stuff from Hoyt Sherman Place, as the venerable Sherman Hill venue has announced that Buddy Guy is coming to town on Nov. 17 for a show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets went on sale this past Friday and are available through Ticketmaster or the Hoyt Sherman box office.
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Sound Check
The Avett Brothers
“True Sadness” American Recordings “True Sadness” stands poised to be viewed as The Avett Brothers’ most polarizing album to date. Should the group now begin its fall into obscurity, purists will point to this album as the linchpin that started it all. “True Sadness” is, far and away, the
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Your View
GOP attacks FBI Director Comey’s rule of law decision
The Republicans’ malicious attacks on FBI Director James Comey because he cleared Hillary Clinton of any criminal charges contribute to the destabilization of our most basic democratic foundations. Last week, House Republicans held an emergency oversight committee hearing questioning Comey and suggesting his decision was based on political motivations.
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in The Sound
Regulating Warren G
Warren G considers himself a torch bearer of sorts. As one of the pioneers of the G-Funk style, G is a legendary name from one of the most iconic periods in rap history. He and his longtime collaborator, Nate Dogg, first hit the mainstream consciousness with 1994’s “Regulate…The G Funk
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Book Review
‘Miss Jane’
Brad Watson, author of the 2002 National Book Award finalist “The Heaven of Mercury,” delivers a long-awaited novel for eager fans and newcomers alike. Miss Jane is a unique, beautifully written story based on Watson’s great-aunt, Mary Ellis “Jane” Clay, who was born with a urogenital defect in the late
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in On The Tube
School’s in
Vice Principals takes “Eastbound & Down” to class; “BrainDead” isn’t dead yet. “Vice Principals” Sunday, July 17 (HBO) Series Debut: While I still contend that “Eastbound & Down” was one of the greatest TV comedies ever, I’ll also admit that it was long out of material by its fourth and
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