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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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FilmScene at the Chauncey is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

FilmScene favorite, the Picture Show, returns to theaters

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter January 23, 2024

The Picture Show, FilmScene’s longest-running specialty screening series, made its grand return this past weekend. Created to provide a place for film enthusiasts of all ages, the nonprofit theater...

February 18, 2018; Stuart, FL, USA; Paula Poundstone performs at Lyric Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Ron Elkman/USA TODAY NETWORK

Paula Poundstone on comedy, feminism, small talk, and ‘Better Call Saul’

Natalie Dunlap and Avi Lapchick January 18, 2024

Paula Poundstone, a prolific comedian, panelist on NPR’s show Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, and host of Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, is performing at The Englert Theatre on Saturday. Ahead of...

Iowa Drum Major Christian Frankl direct the Hawkeye Marching Band durning the Hawkeye Huttle before a football game between No.18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Student Spotlight | Hawkeye Marching Band drum major reflects on last year in the position

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter December 18, 2023

  Fifth-year University of Iowa student Christian Frankl has had a passion for music and marching band since he was young. When he started his freshman year as an alto saxophone player for...

An attendee looks at the silent auction during the Holiday Thieves Market on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center Expo Hall In Coralville.

Photos: 2023 Holiday Thieves Market

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist December 9, 2023

Iowa City Summer of the Arts hosted the first day of the annual Holiday Thieves Market at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center Expo Hall in Coralville, Iowa on Saturday. The market included...

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

Indigo De Souza, Neko Case to headline The Englert’s Mission Creek 2024

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor December 8, 2023

Timed to a tee as a shard of hope for students in the thick of finals week, the Englert Theatre has just announced a decorated lineup for next year’s Mission Creek Festival, featuring musical headliners...

Kenzie Trana, 4, plays with teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Room at the Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Room 1105 at the Hilton Garden Inn is filled with hundreds of teddy bears for the holiday season. The room is open to the public from Nov. 26 through Jan. 1 at no cost.

Iowa City’s Hilton Garden Inn welcomes the fun and festive Teddy Bear Room for the holiday season

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter December 5, 2023

The Hilton Garden Inn is spreading holiday cheer this winter with a five-week event in which a room at the hotel will be filled with hundreds of teddy bears in different shapes, sizes, and styles....

Charlotte Brontë, played by Katie Gucik, opens a letter during a production of “Brontë: The World Without” at Riverside Theater in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Riverside produces play premiere

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter December 3, 2023

As the lights dimmed and music started playing in Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on the opening night of “Brontë: The World Without,” audiences quickly realized this production would be something...

Comedian Chris Schlichting performs his set during Don’t Tell Comedys event at the Highlander Hotel in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 17th, 2023.

Don’t Tell Comedy hosts confidential night of laughs in IC

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter November 20, 2023

On Friday, the Highlander Hotel acquired a plethora of guests in its ballroom for an atypical occasion — a top-secret comedy show.  Don’t Tell Comedy, a now-global organization, brought comedic...

Amelia Fisher is held up by The University of Iowa Dance Company during a performance of “Winning” by Artistic Director Stephanie Miracle, an interactive dance for an audience of children at the Iowa City Public Library on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

UI Dance Company blends dancing and audio narration in latest performance

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter November 18, 2023

With vivid use of audio narration during the entire show, the University of Iowa’s Dance Company featured an excerpt of their newest work, “Winning," on Friday.  In partnership with the Iowa...

FilmScene at the Chauncey is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

FilmScene celebrates 10 years of growing the IC film community

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter November 15, 2023

Through its unique showing of movies and emphasis on community engagement, FilmScene has established a central presence in Iowa City’s art scene since its opening in November 2013.  To celebrate...

Landon Gundlach, 7, creates landscape art at the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The museum hosted “Schools Out at the Stanley” when the Iowa City district schools had no school on Election Day.

Stanley Museum hosts ‘School’s Out’ series for K-12 students

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

While the typical day off from school might warrant all-day relaxation, the University of Iowa’s Stanley Museum of Art offers an alternative activity to video games and snacking. Instead of hiring...

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NYC rock band Nevāda Nevada to play in IC

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

Nevāda Nevada, a rock band hailing from New York City, is bringing its tour to Iowa City on Friday. Set to perform at Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Nevāda Nevada will be opened by local bands Good Morning...

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