A stunning array of insects catch the light behind a glass pane where they hover on pegs above yellowed tags. The sheen of their fibrous wings and the careful posing of their articulated limbs make...
Iowa City artist Penelope Wilkins creates iridescent and life-like handmade jewelry, accessories, and household decor from ethically-sourced butterfly and moth wings.
Through their small business,...
Avi Lapchick, Assistant Arts Editor
• August 29, 2023
Despite a demographic notoriously unable to answer some of life’s biggest questions, trivia night is a hit within circles of University of Iowa students.
This is because of UI alumni Chris Adams...
The one-story storefront of the historic building on East Bowery Street sticks out from the other residential buildings with its stark black exterior and unusual rounded facade, but behind its doors,...
Riverside Theatre’s fall season will begin in October with “The Trip to Bountiful,” a play written in the 1950s by famous American playwright Horton Foote, best known for his screenplay for...
Iowa City has always been a hub for writers from all walks of life. Whether in attendance at the University of Iowa’s renowned Writer’s Workshop or a participant in the various events hosted by UNESCO...
Chloe Weidl started learning instruments, particularly the drums, at the School of Rock in Marion, Iowa. She and her brother, Evan Weidl, a skilled guitarist, were consistent solo and ensemble performers,...
In the week leading up to this year’s Iowa City Jazz Fest, The Daily Iowan spoke with Damani Phillips, a local jazz saxophonist and associate professor of African-American studies at the University...
Cedar Rapids native Madison Bartlett can’t remember a time when she wasn’t surrounded by art. Bartlett said it has always been her outlet for self-expression.
Barlett’s identical twin...
Hair stylists in Iowa City are making strides toward offering more inclusive haircut options.
Gender-affirming hairstyling is becoming more common across the city. Hair stylists cut hair to...
Juan Correa was born in Bogota, Columbia, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. In his “Los Performers” exhibit, Correa said he explores his experiences and interactions with American...
Iowa City is an arts beacon sandwiched between miles of corn fields and pig farms — seemingly the perfect location for country music.
Live performances dwell at the heart of Iowa City. Some upcoming...
