![Cast members rehearse while curtains drape over the stage during a dress rehearsal of “Ascend,” in the Mabie Theatre at the Theatre Building on March 31, 2021. “Ascend”, directed by Margarita Blush and written/created by the cast and creative team, explores the growth of individuals, especially after the pandemic. There will be a virtual performance of “Ascend” on April 28, 2021.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TOP-2-900x600.jpg)
UI Theatre Department closes season with original show, ‘Ascend’
Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter
• April 11, 2021
![Choral Conducting doctoral student Kreg Godfrey conducts the University Choir at the Voxman Music Building on March 25, 2021.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/80hrsFront-900x617.jpg)
UI School of Music keeps live music-making possible with strict COVID-19 protocols
Abby McCusker, Arts Reporter
• March 29, 2021
![Actors Steven Willis, Branden Shaw and Kate Anderson perform in Before the Park on Thursday, March 10, 2021. Before the Park is set in the predominantly black community of Seneca Village as its citizens are being forced to flee so New York City can build Central Park over their land.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/80hrs-900x601.jpg)
The people behind the production: Tech for UI’s mainstage share how theater has changed during the pandemic
Jenna Post, Arts Reporter
• March 16, 2021
![Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/KileyReid2-900x600.jpg)
Writers’ Workshop alum shares writing process and inspiration for bestselling novel, ‘Such a Fun Age’
Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter
• March 2, 2021
![Co-hosts of The Flavorcast Jacob Ohrt (left) and Brillian Qi-Bell (right) pose with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. (Contributed)](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Top-2-900x600.jpg)
UI alumni and student create Ben and Jerry’s-themed podcast
Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor
• February 16, 2021
![Searching for Bigfoot in Iowa](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Top-cont-900x506.jpg)
Searching for Bigfoot in Iowa
Madeline Liegois, Arts Reporter
• December 8, 2020
![A silent mic along with an empty chair sits on the stage at Gabe’s on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. A stage that once was alive with music is now quiet due to Covid-19 restrictions.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/arts-gabes-top-900x600.jpg)
Historical Iowa City music oasis grapples with pandemic-caused financial strains
Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
• November 3, 2020
![Contributed.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/TOP-BasketballDivorceCourt-900x600.jpg)
Changing the tune: Iowa City bands transition to virtual music production
Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
• October 6, 2020
![Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, September 20th, 2020.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/1B-Hancher-900x601.jpg)
Hancher looks ahead while grappling with unknown
Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor
• September 22, 2020
![Photo illustration by Megan Conroy.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/roller-skates-1-900x600.jpg)
Skating through the summer: the return of roller skating during COVID-19
Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
• September 8, 2020