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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

The Daily Iowan

Trumpet Blossom Cafe is a local vegan cafe, Tuesday September 29, 2015. Trumpet Blossom is located on 310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA 52240.. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale

First Iowa City drag king pageant

April 19, 2018
On Friday, Iowa City Pride and Lesbians of Iowa are holding the first Mister Iowa City Pageant and Showcase. It will feature new and veteran local drag kings competing for a variety of titles.
The Theater Department’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to enrapture audiences into a magical world

The Theater Department’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to enrapture audiences into a magical world

The UI Theater Department will immerse audiences through intricate design and personified characters in its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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Pete Lee takes real life for a ride, one laugh at a time

Joshua Balicki, [email protected] April 19, 2018
In an edgy, snarky time in the comedy universe, Pete Lee keeps it ‘real.’ The Midwesterner holds tight to his roots in his performances and success.
Awful Purdies celebrates 10th anniversary at Big Grove

Awful Purdies celebrates 10th anniversary at Big Grove

Matthew Kinney, [email protected] April 19, 2018
Iowa City quintet Awful Purdies heads to Big Grove as part of the brewery’s free shows, which hope to engage with Iowa City.
Circa serves up three shows at Hancher, giving a visualization to classical music

Circa serves up three shows at Hancher, giving a visualization to classical music

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] April 19, 2018
Coming all the way from Australia, acrobats will demonstrate how to create a circus solely through body contact.
School of Music opera alumnus to perform

School of Music opera alumnus to perform

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] April 19, 2018
Kyle Ketelsen realized his vision of becoming an opera singer at the UI. Now, he sings with the world’s leading orchestras.
Invent Iowa; courtesy education.uiowa.edu

Young inventors show their work at convention

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] April 17, 2018
The Invent Iowa State Invention Convention gave young students the opportunity to showcase their unique inventions.
Gamers play during the EPX Con at the Art Building West on April 14, 2018. EPX Con is a conference dedicated to animation and gaming.

EPX Con connects the digital world to ours

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] April 16, 2018
EPX Con, the Midwest’s largest conference for gamers and developers, brought together the community and professionals.
Ears on a Beatle heads to Riverside Theater

Ears on a Beatle heads to Riverside Theater

Matthew Kinney, [email protected] April 12, 2018
The unique Vietnam War-era play "Ears on a Beatle" graces the Riverside stage.
Acclaimed writer and poet Nathaniel Mackey to read at Dey House

Acclaimed writer and poet Nathaniel Mackey to read at Dey House

Joshua Balicki, [email protected] April 12, 2018
Nathaniel Mackey, a much acclaimed and honored writer, heads to the Dey House for a reading.
Kinky Boots struts into Hancher

Kinky Boots struts into Hancher

This weekend, Kinky Boots will inspire crowds to celebrate individuality while shamelessly being themselves.
Writers’ Workshop grad and student to host writing workshop

Writers’ Workshop grad and student to host writing workshop

Elly Woods, [email protected] April 12, 2018
Writers’ Workshop graduate Derek Nnuro and current student Tameka Cage Conley will host a literary workshop this weekend at the Englert. The workshop will focus on trends of the African Diaspora.