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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

The Daily Iowan

Naa Adjeiwa Tackie, the owner of Nanas African Boutique, stands next to dresses from North Africa and West Africa in her store in Iowa City on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Tackie provided clothing from her store for Walk It Out.

UI’s Walk It Out multicultural organization to return with live fashion show

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter April 7, 2022

Through song, music, and fashion, the University of Iowa’s multicultural fashion show, Walk It Out, shares culture with students and community members in the Iowa City area. The show will take place...

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Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay to speak at IMU

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter April 6, 2022

Rachel Lindsay has taken on many roles in her life — Bachelorette, sports attorney, author, podcast host, and media personality. All of these disciplines have led her to a passion for public speaking. On...

Closet Witch drummer, Royce Kurth, performs at Gabes during Mission Creeks Underground Showcase on Saturday, April 7, 2018. They describe themselves as a grindcore band. The style is known for its highly aggressive punk, heavy metal, and industrial influences.

Englert Mission Creek Festival returns live

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter April 5, 2022

Musicians, poets, and writers from all over the country will flood the downtown Iowa City area this weekend to celebrate music and literature. The events will mark the return of Englert Theatre’s...

Bubbles surround participants of the Joy March in Iowa City Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Every four months, community members come together to celebrate and spread joy in unique costumes.

Quarterly sidewalk parade ‘Joy March’ spreads messages of positivity

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter March 31, 2022

Be Bold, Be Silly, Be Present — that’s the motto for the colorful and unique quarterly sidewalk parade, Joy March. The Joy March was an idea conceptualized through Public Space One amid the...

University of Iowa graduate and writer and producer of the film “East of Middle West” Mokotsi Rukundo poses for a portrait in FilmScene at The Chauncey on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Rukundo’s film will be screened at FilmScene twice on Saturday, April 2 and once on Sunday, April 3.

‘East of Middle West’ by Iowa City filmmaker Mokotsi Rukundo makes debut at FilmScene

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter March 31, 2022

Iowa City filmmaker Mokotsi Rukundo has based a great deal of his work on his own observations. Following the mantra “write what you know,” Rukundo took in his surroundings and transported them...

Broadway musical ‘The Band’s Visit’ to make stop at Hancher

Broadway musical ‘The Band’s Visit’ to make stop at Hancher

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter March 29, 2022

In 2016, The Band’s Visit took the stage for the first time, bringing New Yorkers to Israel with a touching story of what it means to be human. The Broadway show swept the Tony Awards with 10 wins,...

University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center Coordinator Emma Welch takes a video of supplies for grab bags while setting up for the Find My Style event during University of Iowas spring Pride Week on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Pride Alliance Center hosts events centered around self-discovery and expression

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter March 27, 2022

As groups of friends sat around circular tables at the Iowa Memorial Union Black Box Theater, friendly chatter and laughter could be heard in the space. Positive energy and support exuded from everyone...

The Iowa City community is invited to a Blue Bash Oscars event where they can indulge n food, play games, and watch the Oscars at Filmsence in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

FilmScene’s Blue Carpet Bash brought film lovers together to celebrate the Oscars

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter March 27, 2022

The sense of community curated by FilmScene at this year’s Blue Carpet Bash was undeniable. On Sunday night, the local theater held its watch party for the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, providing...

Gaelic Storm gets the Englert riled up for Saint Patricks Day on Tuesday, March 8.

St. Patrick’s Day comes early with Gaelic Storm’s performance at Englert Theatre

Sydney Hurley, Arts Reporter March 9, 2022

On Tuesday night, a crowd rolled into The Englert Theater wearing the appropriate colors of green and orange, and unleashing a faint scent of beer. The theater hosted Gaelic Storm, a celtic rock band,...

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Hancher to honor Aretha Franklin with multi-artist tribute performance

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter March 8, 2022

Nearly two decades ago, Aretha Franklin performed at Hancher Auditorium to a sold-out theater. One of the most prolific singers in history, the Queen of Soul will return in spirit to Hancher through...

Drag queen Barbara Lusch Light (left) and Drag queen Daphne Danger (right) perform at the semifinal round of the Studio 13 Star Search Drag Contest Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Iowa City drag community seeks rising stars in ‘Studio 13’s Star Search’

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter March 8, 2022

The disco ball smattered light into all corners of the bar, shimmering over the rainbow paneling distinctive of Studio 13’s performance space. Patrons filled tables scattered around the floor on...

Spectators dance at Emo Nite at Gabes in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2022. People celebrated their communal love of emo music.

Emo culture revived at Emo Nite at Gabe’s

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter March 1, 2022

Once again, Gabe’s transported its corner of Iowa City to the early 2000s at Emo Nite on Feb. 26. Dark makeup, fishnet clothing, and dyed hair filled the crowd, setting the scene for a revival of...

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