Home on the Plains with Grant – Episode 17
During the pandemic, Urban Plains staff members are participating in “Home on the Plains,” a series in which…
Lives Upended – Holly
This series illustrates COVID-19’s effect on Midwesterners — one person at a time. “I started working in the…
Home on the Plains with Monica – Episode 10
During the pandemic, Urban Plains Staff members are participating in “Home on the Plains,” a series in which…
Concert Day Behind-The-Scenes
From organizing a date, to setting up sound check, many factors go into preparing for a live performance.…
Home on the Plains with Madison – Episode 7
Music has always been a source of renewal for me, and combined with fresh air and a bit…
Everywhere in Between: Episode 3: Music and Entertainment
Transcript MORGAN: It’s easy to consume media passively. We have widely accessible entertainment at our fingertips 24/7. You…
How Des Moines booked Cardi B in 24 hours
The midwest isn’t exactly known for hip-hop. This mindset might change with the recent booking of Cardi B,…
Behind the Curtain
Music is rapidly growing in the Midwest For a split second the world seems to stop. Hands reach…
Women of Color Artists in Iowa: Making Change Through Representation
In a thriving and growing community, women of color are still vastly underrepresented in Iowa and especially in…
We Can Play It
When Toni LeFebvre was a young jazz trumpet player, she found herself searching online for videos of drummer…