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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI to hold first-ever ‘Cinemixer’ event for film students

UI to hold first-ever ‘Cinemixer’ event for film students

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter February 5, 2025

Cinema is, by nature, a collaborative field. Whether an artist is a writer, director, or actor, it is challenging for a single person to make a film on their own. This is what professor of practice...

Guests interact with physical art displays during the open house for the Main Library Gallery Exhibition at the University of Iowa Main Library on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Rich Dana created an art exhibition inspired by a collection based off of the poem “Roll of the Dice” by French symbolist, Stephane Mallare.

Symbols come to life in ‘A Roll of the Dice’

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter February 4, 2025

Ever since the University of Iowa libraries became home to the Sackner Archive in 2019, their collection of works has continued to inspire many around campus and the world. This year, some of their...

Vocalists of Indiana University’s Humraah perform during the 17th annual Gathe Raho at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Gathe Raho is the South Asian acapella competition hosted by the Indian Student Alliance of the University of Iowa. Humraah placed first overall.

Gathe Raho lights up Englert with Bollywood-meets-pop fusion

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter February 2, 2025

As audience members mingled among themselves waiting for the show to start, the lights flashed and exciting music began to play. Three mysterious figures charged down the aisles. When they arrived...

University of Iowa student Thumini Dias watches snowfall for the first time on the UI campus in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A snowstorm swept across Iowa on Jan. 9, and Iowa City reported 15 inches of snow as of 8 p.m. that day.

Community events to welcome in the new year

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor January 21, 2025

Panel Discussion: Tough Conversations About Our Racial Divide…and How We Can Begin to Heal — Feb. 1, 1 p.m. at Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street  Authors Dave Markward, Daniel Henderson,...

Attendees take a selfie during the Dada Prom Fundraiser held at Public Space One on Dec. 7. The event celebrated the absurdist art form with an immersive exhibit throughout the venue and a costume contest for attendees who dressed up.

PS1’s night of creativity and community

Kate Wolfe, Arts Reporter December 17, 2024

A claw machine with a living hand, a fish-human hybrid, and a shrunken room dominated by a larger-than-life telephone. This year’s Dada Prom at Public Space One, or PS1, felt like falling down a...

Partons stand outside of The Englert before a performance by North Carolina based singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza during the second day of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Mission Creek Festival announces 20th anniversary lineup

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor December 13, 2024

The 20th annual Mission Creek Festival returns to Iowa City next April and the lineup of performers has just been released.  Headlining the weekend of events is Julien Baker & Torres, a queer...

Barbara Weets poses for a portrait in front of her art at the John Pappajohn Bio-Medical Discovery Building in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Notecards of Weets’ art will be for sale at the Holiday Market at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Holiday market spreads cheer with nature art

Kyrsten White, Arts Reporter December 12, 2024

As the winter snow begins to take over the flora and fauna, the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Holiday Market has artists showcasing their own versions of natural landscapes. While each artist comes...

Attendees look at student work during an exhibit of ink art at the Stanley Museum of Art on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Students in Brushwork in Chinese Art, a class taught by Assistant Professor Amy Huang, led presentations and showcased their work from the semester.

Brushwork: Ink Art exhibit draws in viewers with cultural richness

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter December 12, 2024

Chinese history paints its way into the Stanley Museum with a fresh, new exhibit honoring the different forms of one of the oldest living art mediums, the calligraphy brush. “Brushwork describes...

Allison Meyer acts while the cast creates sound effects onstage during a performance of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radioplay at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. The show will run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15.

Review | Riverside Theater puts its spin on a holiday classic

Emma Isenhart and Kayla Person December 8, 2024

I shuffled in with the crowd, eager to find my seat. Everyone chattered quietly as we waited for the production to start. The stage was set with a piano, a few microphones, and a large table with miscellaneous...

The Porch Light Literary Arts Centre is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2025. The house offers free public readings, community salons, writer support groups, classes, critique groups and one-on-one writing services.

Q&A | Porch Light director Jennifer Colville expanding arts community

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter December 4, 2024

Jennifer Colville is a community arts organizer and writer. She is the director of the Porch Light Literary Arts Centre, which provides a space for artists and writers to harness their crafts and find...

Attendees dance to a jazz band during the Roaring ‘20s Gala benefit for the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation in Iowa City on Nov. 16. Bread Garden Events hosted the meal and charity auction to help shelter dogs and cats in Johnson County.

Friends of the Animal Center glitters at 25th-anniversary gala

Emma Isenhart, Arts Reporter December 3, 2024

Walking into the ballroom felt like being transported back in time. Sequins, feathers, and pearls covered the tables with candles supplying the lighting. Guests adorned themselves with spats, glitter,...

Los Lobos performs at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City for their 50th Anniversary Tour on Nov. 20, 2024. Los Lobos plays while the audience watches.

Los Lobos spends their 50th anniversary at Englert Theatre

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter November 21, 2024

Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work. With twelve Grammy nominations and four wins, they have proven their work to be legitimate. The band was formed in 1973 and they are now on their...