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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Country music artist Kylie Morgan performs at Elray’s Live and Dive in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Photos: Kylie Morgan performs at Elray’s Live and Dive

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 22, 2023

Country music artist Kylie Morgan performed at Elray's Live and Dive in Iowa City on Saturday. The performance is part of Morgan's Independent with You Tour. Morgan is an Oklahoma native who was placed...

Contributed photo.

Iowa Hawkapellas prepare to perform Spring Concert at the Englert

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter April 19, 2023

With new songs, partnerships, and group dynamics never seen before, the Hawkapellas are gearing up for one of their most exciting concerts yet. The Iowa Hawkapellas, the University of Iowa’s all-female...

Hailey Whitters sings during her concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Hailey Whitters sells out ‘Raised’ tour performance at Wildwood

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

Hailey Whitters took to the stage Thursday at the Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City to a sold-out show during the last weekend of her “Raised” tour. Cowboy boot heels clicked...

A drum kit sits at Gabe’s during a Titus Andronicus performance in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2023.

Titus Andronicus tears up stage at Gabe’s

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 31, 2023

Rock band Titus Andronicus played an electrifying set at Gabe’s in downtown Iowa City Wednesday night.  Titus Andronicus has been on a world tour since the beginning of February, performing at...

Hailey Whitters sings during her concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Photos: Hailey Whitters at Wildwood

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist March 31, 2023

Rising country star Hailey Whitters performed at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30. She was born in Iowa and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Whitters' newest...

February 10, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Wayne Shorter accepts the award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for Emanon by The Wayne Shorter Quartet at the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. Mandatory

‘Children of the Light Trio’ set to play Hancher in commemorative performance

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 28, 2023

An evening of extraordinary jazz music awaits all those who will attend the Children of the Light trio — previously known as the “Wayne Shorter Quartet” — performance on Thursday at Hancher...

Winterland performs at the Summer of the Arts in the Spring event at the Englert Theater on Sunday, March 26 2023.

Summer of the Arts in the Spring at the Englert raises the roof for arts community funding

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 28, 2023

From the Old West to underground bars to summer road trips, Iowa City’s local bands took audiences on an eclectic trip through time and sound in a show of support for Summer of the Arts. The...

Beach Bunny performs at the Englert Theatre as part of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Friday, March 8, 2022. One more round of musical performances can be seen Saturday at Big Grove Brewery, Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Riverside Theatre, Englert Theatre, and Gabe's. Literature events can be seen Saturday at FilmScene at The Chauncey, PS1 Close House, Prairie Lights, The Tuesday Agency, and Iowa City Public Library.

Mission Creek Festival to bring flood of artistry to Iowa City

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor March 28, 2023

With the cold Iowa City winters finally turning to spring, the Englert Theatre is inviting musicians from across the country to perform and speak at this year’s Mission Creek Festival. From April...

Photo contributed by Roman Alexander

Rising country star Roman Alexander to play Elray’s

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 21, 2023

Country music will grace the main stage of a local downtown bar this Friday, telling stories through songs and entertaining audiences in a welcoming environment. Roman Alexander will perform on...

Part Time Vegan performs during a Summer Camp Music Festival at Gabe’s in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Local bands could register and perform within the event and event-goers voted on winners.

Local Iowa City band ‘Part Time Vegan’ dissolves, becomes ‘Worst Impressions’ and ‘Shrub’

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 8, 2023

Some things are not meant to last forever. This was the case for the Iowa City-based band, Part Time Vegan, which was only the beginning for the two new bands Worst Impressions and Shrub. The band...

Photo contributed by Professor Richard Heidel.

UI concert band to travel to Ireland over spring break for musical St. Patrick’s Day experience

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

A concert band organized by the University of Iowa music department will travel to Ireland over spring break and visit different locations across the country. The group will spend two days in Galway,...

Photos by Anna Yatsekvich

Alexa Tarantino Quartet to bring acclaimed jazz to Club Hancher

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter February 28, 2023

A dimly lit room set with tables and chairs, waves of smooth jazz played live on stage, crowds relaxing with refreshments as they absorb the performance — this is the scene Club Hancher’s Strauss...