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Self-proclaimed musical troubadour, Amy Andrews hauls to Iowa City for night at Vue Rooftop

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter December 11, 2019

  Hauling along a folky acoustic aura, Amy Andrews’ smooth, warm vocals are set to come to Vue Rooftop today at 8 p.m. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Andrews grew up in a class community...

Attendees walk along the booths during the Holiday Market at the IMU on Sunday, December 8, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Holiday Art Market débuts at IMU under new organization

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter December 7, 2019

Prints, pottery, paper crafts and painted plates all filled the Iowa Memorial Union on Dec. 7 as the Holiday Art Market, featuring 106 different artists, made its début. The market, hosted by the local...

Anthony Worden and the Illiterati hope to rock their retro love in upcoming concert and new album

Anthony Worden and the Illiterati hope to rock their retro love in upcoming concert and new album

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter December 4, 2019

In an office studio on Church Street, Iowa City-based band Anthony Worden and the Illiterati have recently finished working on their first album, Voila. The band is now preparing for their last show of...

Joy of the season celebrated at Hancher with Cajun music performance

Joy of the season celebrated at Hancher with Cajun music performance

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter December 4, 2019

Famous Louisiana-based group BeauSoleil is coming to Hancher Auditorium to perform their show, “A Cajun Christmas,” on Dec. 7. The band continues the tradition of Cajun music and the spirit of Louisiana,...

Get Fresh Cafe is seen on July 7, 2019. Get Fresh will serve smoothies and more.

Scope unveils new Lamplight series performance

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter November 17, 2019

After a long absence, Scope Productions will present another Lamplight performance on Nov. 19 at the Get Fresh Cafe with a lineup of three University of Iowa students: Quinn Kamberos, Joshua Mullens, and...

A holiday pop-up shop is seen in the Ped Mall on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The holiday pop-up shops will be going on through December 24. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

Holiday shops pop up in Pedestrian Mall

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter November 14, 2019

Back after a year of construction, the Iowa City Downtown District Holiday Pop-Up Market has officially begun, with local and visiting shops occupying pods on the Pedestrian Mall from Nov. 8 until Dec....

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Night of pro wrestling slamming into Iowa City with Hawkamania XII

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter November 7, 2019

WWE fans rejoice — Iowa City is set to get its own taste of pro wrestling this Saturday at Hawkamania XII. Hawkamania, a play on World Wrestling Entertainment’s Hulkamania, is hosted by SCW Pro,...

Here Lies Man performs at Gabe's as part of the Witching Hour Festival on Friday, October 12, 2018. Former member of Afrobeat collective Antibalas, Marcos Garcia released his first project for Here Lies Man in 2017.

Englert, Little Village brew up another year of Witching Hour in Iowa City

Sarah Stortz, Arts Editor October 30, 2019

After Halloween ends, Witching Hour will strike on Iowa City’s clock. However, instead of inviting supernatural forces, the city will be filled with creative energy and ideas. From Friday to Saturday...

Drag queen drags everyone: Bianca Del Rio doesn’t hold back on offensive humor in her ‘It’s Jester Joke’ tour

Drag queen drags everyone: Bianca Del Rio doesn’t hold back on offensive humor in her ‘It’s Jester Joke’ tour

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter October 25, 2019

After achieving international acclaim after winning season six of RuPaul’s Drag Race and starring in two Netflix original movies, Bianca Del Rio began her It’s Jester Joke tour in September, which...

Lauren Macke of the ensemble grins as the cast and crew laughs at a joke she made during rehearsal. Perils of the Flowerbed, directed by Lila Becker and written by Steven Glavey, debuts on October 24th in the Alan MacVey theatre.

Perils of the Flowerbed hits UI Theater Arts stage

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter October 23, 2019

Draping the Alan MacVey Theater’s stage Oct. 24-27 in gothic desire — a charming theme for the upcoming Halloween season — Perils of the Flowerbed is bound to bring both chills and thrills to the...

The cast of Evil Dead: The Musical performs the final number at the Iowa City community theater on Thursday, October 24th, 2019. Evil Dead: The Musical is based on the 181 cult film, The Evil Dead.

Chainsaws, demons, and blood: A look into Iowa City theater’s upcoming musical

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter October 23, 2019

There are very few musicals in the world that mix singing, chainsaws, and bloody dismemberment. Yet, Evil Dead: The Musical checks all of these boxes and then some. This season, the Iowa City Community...

A LEGO version of Hogwarts castle is on display in the Science Library as part of their Harry Potter exhibit. The Harry Potter exhibit’s grand opening was held on Monday, October 21, 2019 in the Sciences Library. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

UI Sciences Library holds grand opening of Harry Potter exhibit

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter October 22, 2019

October has put quite a few people in Iowa City in a spooky mood, but over at the University of Iowa’s Sciences Library, one event will exclude muggles. Starting on Oct. 21 and lasting until the beginning...