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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dave Mason comes to Englert

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dave Mason comes to Englert

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 28, 2018
After 50 years on the music scene guitarist Dave Mason will play Iowa City.
Patrons stroll the streets in Des Moines during the 80/35 music festival in July 2017. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

80/35 lineup continues to get better with 2018 headliners

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 28, 2018
Kesha and Phantogram are among the headliners for the Capital City’s midsummer night’s scream.
The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9 2017.

The University of Iowa Museum of Arts presents Bac to the future

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] February 23, 2018
An assistant curator at the UI Museum of Art discusses her latest project, which features work by Ferdinand Bac.
Prairie Lights will host a reading by Alessandra Lynch and Michael Tyrell for the series “Live from Prairie Lights” on Friday, Dec. 1. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

With bewitching tales of empowerment, Petrosino and Schwehn read at Prairie Lights

Katie Goodale, [email protected] February 22, 2018
On Friday at 7 p.m., Prairie Lights will present Writers’ Workshop graduates Kiki Petrosino and Kaethe Schwehn as they read from their work.
Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.

Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Tawian comes to Hancher in Iowa City

Madison Lotenschtein, [email protected] February 22, 2018
The Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan will make its way to Hancher on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. The performance consists of traditional Taiwanese dance as well as modern dance.
Liz Lerman will demonstrate how dance relates to several fields

Liz Lerman will demonstrate how dance relates to several fields

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] February 22, 2018
Making a career in dancing outside the box, Liz Lerman will return to Iowa City for the university’s theme semester.
The University of Iowa Dancers in Company put on a performance of Collective Energies at Space Place Theater on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers in Company 2018 combine artistic performance with symposium to enhance impact and audience interaction

Rhiana Chickering, [email protected] February 21, 2018
The UI Dance Department’s Dancers in Company 2018 will host a symposium in addition to the performance CollectivEnergies.
Supporters of Bernie Sanders gather in an area of The Mill while the Iowa caucus results come in on CNN. The Mill hosted a watch party on February 1st, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Gaelynn Lea set to play the Mill on Tuesday

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 20, 2018
Gaelynn Lea heads to the Mill on her way back to her homeland. She has been touring the country, but calls the Midwest home.