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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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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...

Bahri Karacay (left) and Volkan Orhon (right) perform at the  Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa City for an Earthquake Benefit Concert for Turkey and Syria on Saturday Feb 25, 2023. The Benefit was put on by Orhon, a University of Iowa Professor.

IC community and UI School of Music come together for earthquake benefit concert for Turkey and Syria

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter February 26, 2023

As the sun reflected the colors of stained-glass windows across the walls of the church, University of Iowa School of Music professors and other musicians gave emotional performances at a benefit...

David Harrington, a member of the Kronos Quartet, performs during the Michigan premiere of "A Thousand Thoughts"  at Detroit Film Theatre on April 12, 2019.

The Kronos Quartet performs ‘At War With Ourselves — 400 Years of You’ at Hancher

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter February 14, 2023

Stories can be told in many ways. Through music, lights, colors, imagery, words, and more, stories come to life and create an unmatchable experience. All of these storytelling aspects came...

The Voxman Music Building is seen on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Guest Artist Asya Fateyeva gives passionate saxophone concert at Voxman

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter February 8, 2023

The University of Iowa Voxman Concert Hall fell quiet as Asya Fateyeva walked on stage with her saxophone in hand. Everyone waited in anticipation as she prepared her instrument, nodded to the pianist,...

Greg Brown sings while playing to full house at the Mill on Sunday Apr. 30, 2000. (Brett Roseman/The Daily Iowan)

Local music legend Greg Brown to hold retirement performance at the Englert

Parker Jones, Arts Editor January 31, 2023

Greg Brown’s nearly 50-year career music career is coming to an end — but he’s ending on a positive note. On Feb. 16 and 17, Brown will perform one last concert at the Englert Theater. The...