Everybody say grace! This month, Little Village dug into the Iowa roots of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a 45-year-old organization of LGBTQ "nuns" out to make a point about religious -- and personal -- freedom. Also in this issue: Iowa City musician and activist Tara McGovern prepares to defend their rights in court; the Blind Boys of Alabama, one of the most storied gospel groups of 21st century, will perform two shows in Iowa; a small-town Indian restaurant does more than fulfill cravings; a Des Moines family of restaurants grows; Catan takes over Cedar Rapids; Ramona & the Sometimes rally local talent in the name of love, and Kiki brings a chronic lover down to earth. Plus: A review of Lyz Lenz's 'This American Ex-Wife' and other local books and albums.
(On the cover: Sisters Ada Boufeit and Lucy Tarte of the Priory of the Wilde Rose Sisters, Des Moines’ chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence)
