Local audiences have something to look forward to in the coming academic year.

The University of Iowa’s Hancher announced the lineup of performances for the 2014-15 season.

Several performances include a free outdoor performance UI alum Al Jarreau as part of the Summer of the Arts Iowa Soul Festival, performances by Joffrey Balley in Space/Place, Ira Glass of “This American Life,” as well as a Christmas-theme performance by Irish band Danú.

— by Rebecca Morin