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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Head of Special Collections Gregory Prickman (back) and Peter Balestrieri, the curator of Science Fiction, Special Collections (front), work on the Star Trek exhibit in the Main Library Special Collections on April 22. Star Trek is celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the original Star Trek series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Improving disability resources in art museums

Elly Woods, [email protected] March 8, 2018
As part of a series of SmART Talks in March, panelists will gather to talk about improving disability resources in art museums.
Nuns and their production of books in Renaissance Italy

Nuns and their production of books in Renaissance Italy

Nuns and their production of books in Renaissance Italy
The Elias String Quartet visits Hancher, exhibiting international collaboration

The Elias String Quartet visits Hancher, exhibiting international collaboration

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Cellist of internationally renowned quartet discusses her relationship with music and her fellow musicians.
Motown the Musical

Review: Motown the Musical

A show brought people together, despite their differences.
Poet brings their biggest tour to the Englert

Poet brings their biggest tour to the Englert

Elly Woods, [email protected] March 4, 2018
Andrea Gibson, a spoken-word performer and poet, talks about the newest album’s inspiration. Gibson will perform tonight at the Englert.
Motown the Musical

‘Motown: The Musical’ leaves audiences in awe

Get ready because “Motown: The Musical” will electrify even more audiences throughout the next three days at Hancher with classic Motown beats, humor, and Berry Gordy’s inspiring journey toward becoming a major icon in the music industry.
Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

The Book of Wonders: captivating, a possible twist, and interesting characters

A former UI faculty member returns to read from his collection of short stories, The Book of Wonder.
A look back at this year’s Best Picture nominees

A look back at this year’s Best Picture nominees

Charles Peckman, [email protected] March 1, 2018
Recapping the diverse array of films being nominated for Best Picture at this Sunday's annual Academy Awards.
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“Motown: The Musical” to light up Hancher

Tonight through March 4, Hancher will host Motown: The Musical, about a record label that changed the scope of the music industry for years to come.
A comedy named Seven Wooly Mammoths Wander new England is played in the David Thayer Theatre, Feb 27th, 2018.(The Daily Iowan/ Gaoyuan Pan)

Mammoths tread into the Theatre Building for a new production

Set in a small New England college town, Dean Wreen holds a massive decision and love triangle in her hands.
Iowa City comedian Eric Persoon performs during an open mic at the Yacht Club on Aug. 8, 2017. Persoon  will have sets in two different shows during the Floodwater Comedy Festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Floodwater fest laughs into fourth year

Josh Balicki, [email protected] March 1, 2018
The Floodwater Comedy Festival showcases artists often marginalized in the comedy circuit while making a difference in the community.
Marqueta Senters performs during a dress rehersal for Apples in Winter at the Riverside Theatre on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. Apples in winter tells the story of a mother whose son is on death row and requested a slice of her apple pie as part of his last meal. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Riverside Theater plans to bake a mother’s love

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] March 1, 2018
Riverside Theater, 213 N. Gilbert St, will present the original play Apples in Winter beginning Friday.