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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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UI alum writes analytical art history book on Native American-European first contact depictions

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter March 29, 2021

The year is 2007. Then-student at the University of Iowa pursuing her Ph.D. in art history, Kate Elliott, attends a graduate seminar about American history paintings — a far more influential class...

Choral Conducting doctoral student Kreg Godfrey conducts the University Choir at the Voxman Music Building on March 25, 2021.

UI School of Music keeps live music-making possible with strict COVID-19 protocols

Abby McCusker, Arts Reporter March 29, 2021

One year ago, students within the University of Iowa School of Music performed concerts for live audiences. Now, they’re performing for cameras. After UI classes shifted online in March 2020,...

The official lighting of the new marquee and sign on Friday, Dec.18, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

Mission Creek Festival virtually returns with ‘Duos’

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor March 26, 2021

After what seems like a long intermission, Mission Creek Festival is set to virtually return to audiences from April 29-30 in a new form, titled Duos.   The two-day online event will pair up writers...

Raven, played by Emma Kohlenberg, watches as Poe, played by Ellie Turk, looks out the window during the “Sirens of the Field” dress rehearsal in Thayer Theatre in the Theatre Building on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. “Sirens of the Field” is a student written and directed play; written/co-directed by Brett Stone, and co-directed by Jivani Rodriguez. There will be a virtual performance of “Sirens of the Field” on Saturday, March 27, at 8:00pm.

Identity, grief, and self-discovery at the heart of upcoming UI play, ‘Sirens of the Field’

Abby McCusker, Arts Reporter March 25, 2021

UI student Brett Stone was sitting in their childhood bedroom in Ames, Iowa, overlooking the highway, when they first compared the sound of cars driving by to the song of the Sirens from Greek mythology....

Ben Bridwell sings on Friday, August 3rd, 2018. He is the lead singer of Band of Horses, a popular rock band. This is Hinterlands fourth year in existence.

Hinterland Music Festival sells out of first-round passes in 10 minutes

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter March 25, 2021

Hinterland Music Festival announced its lineup for its three-day outdoor festival last week, which will be held from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8. With several big-name headliners like the Avett Brothers, Leon...

Dufie Sakyiama poses for a portrait with her pieces at an art and jewelery gallery, "I AM AYA," curated and designed by Dufie Sakyiama at the Univeristy of Iowa art building.

UI artist channels life’s adversities into jewelry

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter March 23, 2021

Dufie Sakyiama, an MFA student in jewelry and metal arts at the University of Iowa, has spent the last three years in Iowa City fusing her art and her life stories. Sakyiama said her art, which...

The Iowa City Public Libraries’ Bookmobile on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Sitting in the Hy-Vee parking lot, 812 S. 1st ave, one of many locations. Library patrons can place a book on hold and pick it up from the bookmobile.

Iowa City Public Library reopens for limited browsing, Bookmobile returns

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter March 23, 2021

The well-loved library-on-wheels, Iowa City Public Library’s Bookmobile, has returned from its months-long hiatus and is back on the streets. Sam Helmick, community and access services coordinator...

Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

A new online registry from the Iowa City Public Art Program aims to give local artists more exposure

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter March 22, 2021

Iowa City’s Public Art Program has opened submissions for Iowa City’s first official online artists registry. The registry is an online database where art-seekers can find and contact local...

A stream of an online lecture produced by Lecturer and Filmmaking Nellie Kluz is seen on Twitch.

Twitch teaching tools: UI professors employ popular streaming platforms for class

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter March 21, 2021

For a year, many University of Iowa professors have taught their classes online instead of in person. Zoom continues to be the most frequently used service for virtual instruction, with the UI logging...

Beabadoobee plays her guitar for a concert on Twitch March 19, 2021. SCOPE Productions hosted the concert.

Scope Productions hosts singer-songwriter beabadoobee for virtual concert

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 19, 2021

As a fairly new fan of beabadoobee’s, I’m now hooked for life.  The rising artist played a free, virtual concert Friday night, appearing on a Twitch stream hosted by the University of Iowa’s...

Photo of t-shirt made by Sophia Gluba and Grace Frommelt. Contributed.

Student Spotlight: UI freshmen create game day merchandise

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter March 16, 2021

As Hillcrest Residence Hall roommates Sophia Gluba and Grace Frommelt packed up their dorm room belongings and headed home for winter break, they knew that the extended time away from school would...

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.

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

In a normal year, a typical rehearsal at the University of Iowa Theatre Building consists of the director working up close with the actors, stage managers and crew members. All of them would move freely...