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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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ICDocs returns for its 15th year, celebrating student filmmakers

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] April 25, 2018
ICDocs returns for its 15th year, celebrating student filmmakers
American history through music

American history through music

Josh Balicki, [email protected] April 25, 2018

Taylor Mac melds various modes of performance, which has garnered consistent praise in the greater artistic community. His originality and versatility has culminated in honors such as MacArthur Fellowship,...

Models perform during the Flyover Fashion Festival on May 5, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Celebrating art and culture in every form, Flyover Fest blossoms in inclusion

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Amid the success of Flyover Fashion Fest, a team expands the annual festival to incorporate several forms of art.
New Play Festival showcases UI students

New Play Festival showcases UI students

Elly Woods, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Next week, UI playwrights will have their pieces showcased in the New Play Festival. The annual event especially highlights M.F.A. students, whose works will be full produced throughout the week.
Historian Mike Zahs demonstrates a magic lantern in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Dec. 9. Zahs projected slides as part of a magic-lantern demonstration meant to introduce people to an early from of visual communication. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Brinton Collection showcases artifacts from an Iowan couple’s contribution to film history

Historical artifacts from the lives of two of Iowa’s earliest film pioneers find a home in the Main Library Special Collection.
24 hours of improv by Iowa City's Great White Narcs

24 hours of improv by Iowa City’s Great White Narcs

April 23, 2018

Iowa City improv troop The Great White Narcs staged a 24 hour long improv comedy show. DI Films documented the show and the players through the highs and lows of the entire performance.

Iowa City resident, Emma Garwood, searches for some new CDs at the Record Collector on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Emma has been listening to a lot of sludge metal recently and was hoping to find something new to listen to. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Record Collector celebrates a decade of Record Store Day

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] April 22, 2018
Record Collector celebrates a decade of Record Store Day with visits from local artists and fans of old media.
A family looks at jewelry during the Spring Art Expose in the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Put on by the UI Fine Arts Council, the Spring Art Expose celebrates local artists. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Artists gather for spring fair

Elly Woods, [email protected] April 22, 2018
Over the weekend, artists from around the Midwest gathered to showcase their art at the annual Spring Art Exposé held by the Fine Arts Council.
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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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.