The door of no return; the reinvention of belonging; Blackness in Brazil; these topics and more were the focus of this year’s Obermann Humanities Symposium.
Presented in Iowa City by the Obermann...
Whether it’s out in the community or on the stage, the Waves Dance Competition aims to live up to its name in Iowa City.
From March 31 to April 2, the Englert Theatre will host the Waves Dance...
“Expect the unexpected” is what professor Cris Lira of the University of Georgia said about the Obermann Humanities Symposium, “Frequências: Contemporary Afro-Brazilian Cinema & the Black...
With the cold Iowa City winters finally turning to spring, the Englert Theatre is inviting musicians from across the country to perform and speak at this year’s Mission Creek Festival.
From April...
The Beakers Brothers, Dandelion Stompers, Dave Zollo & the Body Electric, The Recliners, The Savage Hearts, and Winterland performed at the Summer of the Arts in the Spring event at the Englert Theater...
Art from more than 35 University of Iowa students and faculty members of all experience levels will be on display at the Sculpture and Intermedia Art Open House in the Visual Arts Building on March...
Two dances by the University of Iowa Dance Company left the audience inspired and curious through stellar storytelling from choreographers and dancers.
The dance company performed its annual Home...
As the sun reflected the colors of stained-glass windows across the walls of the church, University of Iowa School of Music professors and other musicians gave emotional performances at a benefit...
Iowa City’s One Book Two Book festival is notorious for celebrating student writing. This year’s festival is back after two years of cancellations and accommodations because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beginning...
Style can say a lot about a person. Jarod Valencia-Cheng, a University of Iowa senior who is planning a fashion show at Tru Coffee, wants style to say everything.
Valencia-Cheng started collaborating...
A cross-country skier, a fencer, and a pole vaulter walk into a dance composition class in college — they emerge with a routine that completely revolutionizes dance and movement.
This is the origin...
Ariana Lessard, Assistant Arts Editor
• January 25, 2023
Drinking in a greenhouse is not how many might picture their Friday afternoon, but Iowa City’s Earl May Garden Center and John’s Grocery made it happen. “Hops & Houseplants Speed Dating”...
