Arts & Culture

The Other Child: In Conversation with Author and Domestic Violence Advocate Courageous Fire

“One of the ways you know something is pivotal is when your brain buries it.” Memoir approaches sexual assault from familial vantage point.

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ jolt the box office with a combined $170 million

What to know! Emerging, essential voices elevated in brilliant Iowa documentary releasing in weeks

New documentary by Caleb Rainey, a spoken-word poet, will debut later this month during the Okoboji Writers Retreat.

A Toast to Uncle Nearest: Americana’s Premium Whiskey Dinner on Aug. 29 Honors Legacy of former enslaved Black man who taught Jack Daniels

Mark your calendars for a unique dining event highlighting the legacy of Uncle Nearest on Aug. 29, at Americana in Des Moines.

Attend a free showing of ‘The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body’ on June 29 in Des Moines

Black women are invited to attend a free play, sponsored by Courageous Access, Pyramid Theatre Company and Stop HIV Iowa.

Black Iowa News to attend Ottumwa Juneteenth celebration June 19

Attend Ottumwa's Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, and meet the staff of Black Iowa News.

Washington Celebrates Juneteenth with Caleb Rainey ‘The Negro Artist’ on June 18

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.

‘Jamaica’s Kaleidoscope’ opens May 10 at Grand View Viking Theatre

You've got plans this weekend! Check out a new play by Claudine Cheatem opening in Des Moines.

Okoboji Writers Retreat returns for fourth year

Elevate your writing at the picturesque Okoboji Writers Retreat. There's something for all levels at the fourth annual event.