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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Photo of Journalism professor and Director of the UI Nonfiction Writing Program Meenakshi Gigi Durham. Contributed.

UI arts departments to present social justice virtual series

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter January 31, 2021

Starting this month, University of Iowa arts departments will host a series of virtual events discussing the intersections between social justice and art. Titled “Art and the Pursuit of Social...

Skarlett Roxx performs at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Skarlett Roxx is a band modeled on and influenced by eighties hair metal.

Skarlett Roxx gives high-energy, hard rock performance at Wildwood Saloon

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter January 31, 2021

Dressed head to toe in appropriately punk attire, sporting long locks and jet-black mullets, local band Skarlett Roxx put on a show over the weekend that is hard to forget. The rock and roll band...

Photo of Professor and Chair of the UI Department of Dance Rebekah J. Kowal. Contributed.

UI Dance Professor to talk cultural dance history at Prairie Lights reading

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter January 27, 2021

The idea of dance as a mode of cultural progress in the context of a globalist society might seem like an intimidatingly niche concept to most. To University of Iowa Dance Professor Rebekah Kowal,...

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs at the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021.

Two University of Iowa School of Music alumni play at Biden’s inauguration

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor January 27, 2021

While Master Sergeant Chief Librarian Kira Wharton and Flutist Gunnery Sergeant Kara Santos’ roles differ in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the two share an alma mater —...

Local artist, Kelly Clare’s piece, A MODERN APPROACH WILL NOT ONLY PROVIDE DECOYS BUT BREADCRUMBS ALSO is on display outside of Public Space One on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 as part of This Could Get Snowed On.  This Could Get Snowed On is a monthly exhibition of large-scale works by local artists, displayed on the front porch of Public Space One.

Public Space One turns outdoor space into snow-proof art display

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter January 26, 2021

With crowded indoor gallery showings an staple of the pre-pandemic past, Public Space One (PS1), is supporting local artists this winter through an outdoor exhibit, where all the displayed art can...

Cover art for Planet Claire and photo of the author, Jeff Porter.

Retired UI professor Jeff Porter publishes heart-wrenching memoir ‘Planet Claire’

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter January 26, 2021

When Jeff Porter’s wife, Claire, asked him if he’d cut the fruit one morning in 2016, he didn’t know those would be her final words to him. Porter, a retired University of Iowa Nonfiction...

Riverside Theatres former location on Gilbert Street is seen on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Riverside finds a new home in Ped Mall

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor January 24, 2021

After spending the past seven months without a place to call home, Riverside Theatre’s return to downtown Iowa City is finally in view. The theater announced that it would leave its building on...

The outside of Filmscene is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.

FilmScene announces Sundance 2021 lineup

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter January 15, 2021

FilmScene, alongside the programming team at Sundance Film Festival, released its lineup of eight films that will be showcased for Iowa City patrons on the big screen from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 at FilmScene...

The official lighting of the new marquee and sign on Friday, Dec.18, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

The Englert celebrates marquee restored to original glory

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter December 18, 2020

Despite a tumultuous and chaotic year, The Englert displayed a message of hope for the future with the unveiling and lighting of their marquee restored to its 1958 glamour.  For the first time...

Second-year MFA candidates for the University of Iowa Center for the Book Madison Bennett (left) and Kimberly Obee (right) organize calendar orders for the Ladies Typographic Union on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in North Hall. After selling calendars for over a decade, this year is first time that the calendars have been available online.

Ladies Typographic Union create 2021 hand pressed calendar

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter December 15, 2020

Every year for more than a decade, graduate students at the University of Iowa's Center for the Book’s Ladies Typographic Union have made a hand-pressed calendar. This year — the center’s first...

Cover art for “Gilded in Ash, created by Haley Triem. Contributed.

UI students rewrite The Great Gatsby through 21st century genre: fanfiction

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor December 15, 2020

Known for its glamorous setup and a troubled character who calls his acquaintances “old sport,” The Great Gatsby recently received a makeover from University of Iowa English and Creative Writing...

Photo from the City Circle Theatre Companys A Christmas Cabaret. Contributed.

City Circle Theatre to premiere original cabaret-style performance for Christmas

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter December 13, 2020

City Circle Theatre Company hopes to bring its audience out of the pandemic blues by doing the same for Santa Claus with a musical variety show, A Christmas Cabaret, which premieres on Dec. 18. An...

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