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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Halfloves to perform at the Mill

Halfloves to perform at the Mill

Acclaimed indie-rock band Halfloves will be performing at the Mill on Friday, May 11th
Blues musician Kevin Burt poses for a portrait in his Coralville home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. Burt recently won awards in the acoustic category at the International Blues Festival in Memphis. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

This Wheel’s on Fire comes to the Englert for its second annual year

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] May 9, 2018
Local musicians will be performing the music of Bob Dylan at the Englert Friday Night. Artists include Brian Johannesen, David Zollo, Kevin "BF" Burt, Greg Brown, The Recliners, Elizabeth Moen, and Ingrid Streitz.
Photo: National Council Grand Finals Concert; guest artist, Bryan Hymel and host Joyce DiDonato; 
2018 MONC Winners: Ashley Dixon, Mezzo-Soprano; Jessica Faselt, Soprano; Madison Leonard, Soprano; Carlos Santelli, Tenor; Hongni Wu, Mezzo-Soprano; 
Finalists: Danielle Beckvermit, soprano; Emily Misch, soprano; Megan Grey, mezzo-soprano; and Gretchen Krupp, mezzo-soprano 
photographed: Sunday, April 29, 2018; 3:00 PM at The Metropolitan Opera; New York, NY. Photograph: © 2018 Richard Termine.
PHOTO CREDIT - Richard Termine

Iowa City born Jessica Faselt wins opera award

Paul Elwell, [email protected] May 9, 2018
Jessica Faselt, born and raised in Iowa City, wins one of the most prestigious awards in opera at the Met.
Baker shares her experiences as an emerging artist

Baker shares her experiences as an emerging artist

From songwriting to touring, Julien Baker delves behind her music and reflects on her emerging music career.
Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.

Hancher unveils 2018-19 lineup, including Broadway’s Les Misérables

May 8, 2018

Hancher Auditorium unveiled its lineup for the 2018-19 season, cultivating acts from world-renowned musicals to lectures by legendary journalists. The lineup includes musical acts from Kristin Chenoweth...

Stefanie Berecz sings onstage. The Right Now is heading the Yacht Club on Saturday, May 5, 2018. (Yue Zhang/The Daily Iowan)

Music with a purpose, The Right Now plays the Yacht Club

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] May 6, 2018

The Right Now, a soul band from Chicago, has adopted a larger mission than making music, following the death of a close friend. The band is an advocate for the “Hope for the Day” foundation and...

Members of the University of Iowa Department of Dance rehearse for the Undergraduate Dance Showcase at Space Place Theater on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Department holds undergrad dance concert

Elly Woods, [email protected] May 2, 2018

University of Iowa undergraduate dancers are set to take their final bow this year. The UI Dance Department will host its annual Undergraduate Dance Concert this weekend, which will feature six pieces...

People walk the streets outside The Englert Theatre on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dweezil Zappa to perform at The Englert Theatre

Grammy-winning guitarist Dweezil Zappa’s 12th-annual tour, “Choice Cuts,” will come to the Englert, 221 E. Washington Street, at 8 p.m. May 5. Zappa is the son of acclaimed musician, composer, and...

Old Gold Acapella during UI Dance Marathon 24 at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Combining service and music, a cappella group remains gold

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] May 2, 2018

Eighteen Hawkeyes crowd around in a tight room, acting as pieces to complete a musical puzzle. When the first singer begins, their voices come together and act as a powerful force — not just for entertainment...

CupcakKe Shares Her Story in Preparation for Flyover Fest

CupcakKe Shares Her Story in Preparation for Flyover Fest

From poetry through rap, Elizabeth Harris — best known by her stage name “CupcakKe” — keeps it true to herself above all.
American history through music

American history through music

Josh Balicki, [email protected] April 25, 2018

Taylor Mac melds various modes of performance, which has garnered consistent praise in the greater artistic community. His originality and versatility has culminated in honors such as MacArthur Fellowship,...

The University of Iowa School of Music is being moved to the newly built Voxman Building. The building is located at 95 East Burlington Street. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

UI Jazz Studies welcome diversity, prestige in Brazilian connection

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] April 23, 2018
The University of Iowa jazz program may be located in the middle of the United States, but has strong ties to Brazil and beyond.