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The Daily Iowan

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

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Adam Knight the Director of William Shakespeare’sTwelfth Night introduces attendees before the live performance of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Iowa City on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Riverside Theatre’s production of ‘Twelfth Night’ delivers fresh perspective on Shakespearean classic

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor June 27, 2023

For this year's Free Shakespeare in the Park production, Riverside Theatre elected to stage their rendition of “Twelfth Night.”  This play tells the tale of twins Viola and Sebastian, who get separated...

The Englert Theatre is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

The Englert unveils first concert series in nearly a decade

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor June 21, 2023

The Englert Theatre announced its first new concert series, "Track Zero,"  since 2014, set to begin in September. The series hopes to introduce audiences to the next generation of alternative-music...

Iowa City residents gather during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Iowa City Pride 2023: Vendors share what pride means to them

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter  June 20, 2023

Celebrating Pride is an important way many LGBTQ+ individuals and allies display their identities in support of one another in their shared communities. Pride is a safe space for all types of individuals...

Iowa City residents walk the parade route during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Behind the scenes of Iowa City Pride 2023 

Emma Gaughan , Arts Reporter June 20, 2023

Full of joy and rainbow flags, celebrations of queer pride have long been celebrated through the month of June — even if it was only nationally designated as “LGBTQ+ Pride” in 2021. There are numerous...

A University of Iowa healthcare member walks the parade route during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Photos: Iowa City Celebrates 52nd Pride Festival

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 17, 2023

The 52nd annual Iowa City Pride Parade & Festival occurred downtown on Saturday. The event was full of local vendors with pride merchandise, food, and more. After the parade, Iowa City residents...

Local hip-hop artist TheZeffster performs during a fashion show at the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 16.

Photos: Iowa City Celebrates Juneteenth

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 16, 2023

The 2023 Juneteenth Celebration occurred in downtown Iowa City on Friday. The celebration began at 4:00 p.m. with a Johnson County resource fair. Free food and a fashion show were provided, followed by...

Hancher announces two-week music festival to take place this fall

Hancher announces two-week music festival to take place this fall

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor June 15, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium has partnered with the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the Stanley Museum of Art, and the Iowa City Public Library among many others to put on...

The construction of the Stanley Museum is shown on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

Activities to liven up the summer in Iowa City

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter June 11, 2023

While summer provides an opportunity for students to relax and unwind after a long year of hard work, it can also become boring without the structure and routine of the school semester. Luckily, Iowa...

Iowa City residents look at Chris Abigt’s oil paintings in downtown Iowa City during day one of the 2023 Summer of the Arts Festival on Friday, June 2.

Photos: 2023 Summer of the Arts Festival Day One

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 2, 2023

The 40th annual Summer of the Arts Festival occurred in downtown Iowa City on Friday. The festival will continue tomorrow and on Sunday.  The festival includes over one hundred local and national artists...

A Wildwood sign on the ceiling during a Hailey Whitters concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns to perform tribute to roots with label debut concert at Wildwood

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter May 4, 2023

Giovannie and the Hired Guns will showcase its mix of rock and southern country music to create a Latin and Texas sound in Iowa City. The band will perform at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon on May 17...

River Glen & Band to introduce debut album at James Theater performance

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter May 1, 2023

The James Theater will host the River Glen & Band on Friday for a live debut of the band’s album, “As Above, So Below.” The performance at the James is one of five stops on the band’s tour...

Audience members file into Englert Theatre during day three of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Rainn Wilson to speak at Englert Theatre

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 26, 2023

Rainn Wilson will host an evening at The Englert Theatre on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Wilson is best known for his Emmy-award-winning comedic role as Dwight Schrute on “The Office,” but he is also a podcaster,...