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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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Indigo de Souza opens for Lucy Dacus at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Lucy Dacus and Indigo De Souza showed vulnerability through performance at Englert

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter February 19, 2022

As a variety of music played softly in the background, the packed crowd buzzed with anticipation at the Englert Theatre on Feb. 18, watching the stage filled with guitars, microphones, speakers, keyboards,...

A pencil and a notebook are seen at the Museum of Natural History in Macbride Hall on Feb. 17 2022.

Art and Write Night returns to the UI Museum of Natural History

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter February 17, 2022

On the first Friday of every month, after the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History closes for the night, not everyone leaves. The museum has reintroduced its Art & Write Night, a program...

University of Iowa Senior Brady “DJ VyVans” Vanlo, poses for a portrait at Elrays Live and Dive on Wednesday, February 10, 2022.

Gabe’s to host battle-of-the-bands competition with Summer Camp: On the Road

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter February 10, 2022

Many have likely heard of Battle of the Bands, and many others attend summer music festivals every year. Summer Camp Music Festival has combined the two – and the event will be visiting Iowa City...

The Englert theatre is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. The Englert holds a variety of concerts and events.

Englert Theatre to host Chicago comedy troupe The Second City

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter February 9, 2022

With alumni including the likes of Steve Carrell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, and many more, Chicago-based comedy theater The Second City is one of the bigger names that Iowa City has hosted over the...

‘Hadestown’ creator Anaïs Mitchell and folk group Bonny Light Horseman fill Englert with ethereal musical magic

‘Hadestown’ creator Anaïs Mitchell and folk group Bonny Light Horseman fill Englert with ethereal musical magic

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor February 4, 2022

For Hadestown creator Anaïs Mitchell and her two fellow members of folk trio Bonny Light Horseman at Englert Theatre Friday night, it was a “night of firsts.”   The group kicked off their...

Students rehearse for the Collaborative Performance at the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

UI ‘Collaborative Performance’ expanded the creativity of students through partnership

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 12, 2021

In the world of performing arts, creativity is key. At the University of Iowa, the “Collaborative Performance” course allows upper-level performing arts students to showcase their individual style...

The marquee outside of the Englert theatre is shown with Mandolin Orange headlining on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Englert Theatre announces 2021 Mission Creek lineup

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor December 10, 2021

Over 50 musicians, writers, artists, and community events are part of Englert Theatre’s 2021 Mission Creek lineup. The music, literature, and art festival is set for April 7-9, and its selection...

3D Design Junction presented minimalist furniture designs by UI students and faculty

3D Design Junction presented minimalist furniture designs by UI students and faculty

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter December 9, 2021

The 3D Design Junction transformed the Drewelowe Gallery of the Visual Art Building into a colorful, yet simple, art exhibition, full of handmade furniture by University of Iowa staff and students...

The Voxman Music Building is seen on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

UI Trumpet Studio to present unique holiday performance, ‘Inside Out’

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter December 8, 2021

The University of Iowa Trumpet Studio will perform its annual holiday concert this Friday, experimenting with the performances in a unique way. Trumpet Studio members learned each holiday song by...

Audience members applaud Blake Shaw and Dan Padley as they perform outside Goosetown Cafe on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2020. Guests watched from their tables outside as others gathered within the street to listen.

The Northside Concert Series looks to expand for the 2022 performances

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 7, 2021

As the year draws to a close and weather grows colder, Iowa City's Summer of the Arts is already looking toward its titular season. The nonprofit's Northside Concert series has been successful...

Spooky Santos performs for the crowd on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. An amateur drag competition took place before the main oven on Friday night. The event was held to promote safe sex and the self-expression of students through drag.

UI raises awareness for World AIDS Day and sexual health at The Mirage

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 5, 2021

The Iowa Memorial Union ballroom was completely transformed Friday night for a drag show and condom casino, The Mirage, as university and city organizations collaborated to raise awareness of the AIDS...

Revival is seen in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Iowa City’s Holiday Retail Open House wraps parties and Christmas shopping into one

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter December 2, 2021

The Holiday season is huge in the world of retail – and the small businesses of Iowa City are ready and waiting. Downtown Iowa City offers several holiday experiences, from a room of hundreds of...