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39th annual Dance Gala will present COVID-19 themed works

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter November 10, 2020

With energetic but flowing movement, colorful yet casual costumes, and a theme surrounding familiar struggles resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s annual Dance Gala will be one that...

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

Witching Hour to celebrate art through a screen

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 28, 2020

As October draws to a close and Iowa City prepares for a unique Halloween experience, the Englert Theatre’s staff is gearing up for its annual fall arts festival, Witching Hour. The Englert announced...

The Stanley Museum of Art sign is seen outside of the IMU on Monday, January 14, 2019. The Stanley Museum of Art is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Drive-in art presentation set at UI Stanley Museum of Art

Darren Chen, Arts Reporter October 8, 2020

On Oct. 10, visitors will be able to drive up in their cars for the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art’s Drive-in: The Big Picture. The family-friendly event, part of the museum’s Dive in...

Photo of Charles Connerly, professor and director of the UI School of Planning and Public Affairs, and the cover art of his new book. Contributed.

12th annual Iowa City Book Festival goes virtual

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 4, 2020

The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization has held a Book Festival every year since 2008, to support and celebrate the stories and creations of local writers. Like most events throughout...

Photo of David Zollo. Contributed.

David Zollo to captivate Coralville Farmers’ Market with Americano, roots music

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter October 1, 2020

In the glow of the setting sun, Iowa City singer-songwriter David Zollo will kick off the work week with a free, live performance at the Coralville Farmers’ Market on Monday. Ready to dazzle his...

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Public Space One to present first virtual 24-hour Art-A-Thon

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter September 15, 2020

For its inaugural “Art-A-Thon,” Public Space One is gearing up to entertain audiences with a wide range of artistic talent — for 24 hours straight. With an army of 40 different artists ready...

Members of Step Afrika! performing 'Drumfolk' at The New Victory Theater, on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

Hancher starts season with Step Afrika! virtual dance performance

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter September 7, 2020

An energetic, traditional African-American dance company takes the stage. They perform with immense passion and bring stories to life. Audiences are easily transported into the world they have created....

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Open Air Media Festival to illuminate Iowa City

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor August 27, 2020

Over the weekend, the walls of buildings throughout Iowa City will become canvases for projected artwork. Public Space One’s very first Open Air Media Festival will light up different areas of...

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Two months after original performance date, Shakespeare in the Park goes virtual

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor August 5, 2020

In Lower City Park, there stands a miniature, Elizabethan-style amphitheater, which has served as an outdoor stage for Riverside Theater’s free “Shakespeare in the Park” performances since 2000....

Cars parked on the lawn for the Summer of Arts free movie series, adapted as a drive-in due to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 brings back vintage drive-in movie experience

Kathryn Raver, Arts Reporter August 4, 2020

Since 2005, moviegoers have sprawled out across the Pentacrest lawn every summer to watch a film projected in front of MacBride Hall. This year, the Summer of the Arts — which hosts their Free Movie...

The location on Linn Street where Fillmscene will host FilmStreet Outdoor Cinema, a socially-distanced film series begining on Friday, July 31. Contributed.

FilmScene to host outdoor film series coming to Northside

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor July 30, 2020

While the act of sitting inside a cool, dark theater may be excluded from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new option for local moviegoers has arrived: free, outdoor, socially distant movies, provided...

Members of The Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra Sextet. Contributed.

Virtual Iowa City Jazz Festival to showcase local and national performers

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter July 2, 2020

For its 29th year, the Iowa City Jazz Festival — organized by the Summer of the Arts — will be held in a virtual format because of the COVID-19 pandemic, from July 3-5. The switch to online includes...