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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Iceman Special perform at Gabes in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020. The Iceman Special is a New Orlean's funk band that has rock and roll and disco roots along with a "Fucka-Delic" sound.

Grooving at Gabe’s with funka-delic band, The Iceman Special

Jacob Shafer, Arts Reporter January 29, 2020

In an interview before the show, one member of The Iceman Special jokingly named P-Diddy as the biggest influence for the group’s unique blend of funkadelia and metal sounds. At a performance at Gabe’s...

Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin of Mandolin Orange perform at their concert at the Englert theatre on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Mandolin Orange bluegrass-folk acoustics fill Englert Theater

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter January 28, 2020

The Englert Theater welcomed duo Mandolin Orange Tuesday night, as well as opening act Kate Rhudy. They played out the evening with cool, ocean-wave folk vibes that echoed throughout the theater. Originating...

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom is seen on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Grove brewing up local art

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter January 24, 2020

Big Grove Brewery is putting local art on tap this weekend, hosting their first mini art festival Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. Ophelia Flores-Carr, the marketing and design assistant for Big Grove, is a former...

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Systems Unlimited presents first ever holiday art sale

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter December 15, 2019

Drafting a new legacy at the Environmental Education Center, Systems Unlimited Art Program put on their first ever holiday art show from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15.  Grace Locke Ward, one of the organizers...

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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...