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Season of the Witching overtakes downtown

October 19, 2017

The Witching Hour Festival returns to Iowa City for a third time to delve into the many lives of art. By Joshua Balicki [email protected] The Witching Hour festival is on its third year of exploring...

The Shambaugh House on Clinton Street on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. The house is the home to the International Writing Program. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

The world writes back with guest authors in Shambaugh House reading

October 19, 2017

By Tong Tong [email protected] On Friday, Yan Chung-hsien and Fujino Kaori will share their work with the university community. As a way to bring the world of literature closer, the International Writing...

A scene set up in a dress rehearsal at the Theatre Building on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Twilight Bowl will be preformed on Friday and is about young women making tough decisions. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Twilight trip through reality

October 19, 2017

The Theater Department’s newest play, Twilight Bowl, discusses current issues for college women. By Natalie Betz [email protected] The Theater Department’s new play, Twilight Bowl, discusses...

Actors perform during a dress rehersal for Starfire in Theatre B in the Theater Building on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. Starfire is free to attend for UI students, and $5 for the general public. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gender roles, confusion, and trickle-down

Sam Hookom, [email protected] October 12, 2017

Imagine a play combining sexuality, feminism, gender, and the ’80s — that’s Starfire. The University of Iowa Theater Department this evening will lift the curtain on the production, an original...

'Bob’s Burgers’ cast heads to IMU

‘Bob’s Burgers’ cast heads to IMU

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] October 12, 2017

Comedians H. Jon Benjamin, Eugene Mirman, and Dan Mintz are not typically recognized. However, their voices will immediately resonate for fans of one the most popular animated shows in recent years....

The University of Iowa School of Music's Department of Opera performs "The Medium" at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Eerie opera ‘The Medium’ will haunt its audience

Claire Dietz, [email protected] October 12, 2017

Three parents gather in a eerie, cluttered attic apartment, holding hands at a table. They are here to hopefully communicate with the spirits of their deceased kids. A medium is their only hope of having...

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Moby Dick strikes Old Capitol Museum with annual public reading

The Iowa City Book Festival is a celebration that remains true to its title. Hundreds of bookworms come out of their nooks and take part in this annual tradition. The yearly public book reading, however,...

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Writers’ Workshop graduate to debut novel at Prairie Lights with reading

October 5, 2017

Lucy Ives will read from her newest novel, Impossible Views of the World. By Natalie Betz [email protected] Lucy Ives has graduated from Harvard and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She also has...

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Theater Department stages a classic, The Crucible

October 5, 2017

Since the beginning of the school year, several student actors have invested their time in putting together one the most popular American plays and finding joy in a grim piece. By Sarah Stortz [email protected] The...

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Latin rock group La Santa Cecilia to perform at Hancher

October 5, 2017

La Santa Cecilia plays a hybrid of music that surpasses the many parts. By Salma Rios [email protected] La Santa Cecilia, named after the patron saint of music, is a musical group composed of four...

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Hancher welcomes Broadway royalty

October 5, 2017

The King and I will sing and dance its way onto the Hancher stage from Oct. 10-14, gracing Iowa City with its timeless music and charm. By Madison Lotenschtein [email protected] “Getting...

Behind the scenes at the Homecoming concert

Behind the scenes at the Homecoming concert

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] October 5, 2017

The tradition of hosting a free concert on the Pentacrest at the end of the Homecoming Parade is anticipated for by many in the University of Iowa community. But it’s the group behind the scenes putting...