July 24, 2013 by justin
in Belly Up To...
Most people remember that iconic moment when Dorothy awakes after a violent tornado had whisked her and Toto, house and all, to the land of Oz; when she opened up the front door to find her drab, black-and-white reality surrounded by the color and energy of all that lives over
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July 24, 2013 by justin
in The Sound
You can’t keep a good girl down. Jen Allen’s a good girl. Through very solid songwriting, a stable of talented musicians and some relentless promotion via social media, Allen’s band Hath No Fury — then a five piece — capped off a productive start to 2012 by playing April’s Gross
Read More →Courtesy of Beaverdale Books Review by Cathryn Lang HarperCollins 2/12/13 $25.99 372 pp. The publication of Tara Conklin’s debut novel, “The House Girl,” has been eagerly anticipated after it was named the No. 1 “Indie Next Pick” for February. It was worth the wait. This novel will become a book
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July 24, 2013 by justin
in Sound Stage
Jazz in July is one of those classic rites of summer. Highlighting communities and artists around central Iowa all month long, and doing so in beautiful public spaces, with shows that are free and family friendly, there are not many better ways to spend a summer evening. This past week’s
Read More →DES MOINES – Iowa officials handed out more than $274 million in incentives to land 163 new companies or the expansion of others in the past two years, according to an Iowa Watchdog analysis of state figures. In exchange, the companies have agreed to add 5,386 jobs and retain another
Read More →Annalibera “Annalibera (EP)” Independent Annalibera’s EP — much like the band’s music — is a slight and insubstantial thing. With a scant 13 combined minutes of music, the fact that it’s being reviewed at all is a genuine tribute to the band’s ability to deliver a big impact in a
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July 17, 2013 by justin
in Belly Up To...
OK, picture this. You’re playing sand volleyball, tanning by the water, fishing, boating, “bro-ing” out — whatever it is you do at Saylorville or Big Creek. You’ve spent all afternoon in sunny bliss, but now the beer has run out, the fish aren’t biting and your sunscreen is beginning to
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July 17, 2013 by justin
in Food Dude
Some canons are only temporary. June is no longer the biggest month for weddings in Iowa. Wedding planners, caterers and cake makers all tell me that October and September are much busier now. Similarly, local gawkers learned last week that Hooters franchises are no longer proven gold mines. An Omaha-based
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