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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

Iowa City authors speak on historical fiction novel about Mary Shelley

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter February 5, 2021

Friday night’s Prairie Lights reading engulfed attendees with exquisite details from University of Iowa alumna and local author Kathleen Williams Renk’s recently published book, Vindicated: A Novel...

The Sundance Film Festival took place from January 28 to February 3, 2021, consisting primarily of virtual programming and in-person events at independent cinemas across the U.S. In Iowa City, FilmScene served as a partner and Satellite Screen host for film screenings at the Chauncey.

Sundance brings together film lovers and the FilmScene community

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter February 4, 2021

After months of anticipation, the Sundance Film Festival screened at satellite theaters across the nation, including Iowa City’s FilmScene. Beginning on Jan. 28, patrons and movie lovers alike watched...

The University of Iowa Theater Building is seen on Monday, May 6, 2019.

‘the serpent under’t’ sheds new light on theatrical trauma stories

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter February 4, 2021

This article includes mentions of sexual misconduct and trauma When University of Iowa student Emmy Lane Palmersheim was young, they adored the stories of Greek mythology. They read all of the Percy...

Anne S. Rogers gallery show “pants on the floor” is the first show in the Queer Iowan Artist series. The Art Gallery at the Wesley Center is seen on January 28 2021.

New art gallery explores themes of ritual and repetition

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter February 3, 2021

The LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library is hosting its first gallery show this month in its Queer Iowan Artist Series, a collection by artist Anne S. Rogers, titled, “Leaving pants on the floor.” The...

Photo of Rachel Yoder. Contributed.

Iowa City author’s novel to be adapted into film starring Amy Adams

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter February 2, 2021

While it isn’t uncommon that a book gets turned into a film months before its release, it is slightly rarer for one to feature an Oscar-nominated actress. For Iowa City author Rachel Yoder, however,...

Photo of Stewart Brown filming for Hawk Vision. Contributed.

Student Spotlight: University of Iowa men’s gymnast creates video series depicting team’s final season

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter February 2, 2021

Junior gymnast Stewart Brown began making videos at the age of 12 but discovered his true passion for the art form while attending the University of Iowa. There, he saw a need for film coverage...

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix. (Phil Bray/Netflix)

The Queen’s Gambit and onward: UI Writers’ Workshop alumni share adaptation experiences

Madison Lotenschtein and Josie Fischels February 2, 2021

It’s Oct. 23 and The Queen’s Gambit has just debuted on Netflix. A trailer glides across the head banner, rife with 1950s and 60s glamor while the story of Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy,...

The outside of Filmscene is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.

FilmScene and Englert awarded grant to highlight Black artists

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter February 1, 2021

For their upcoming spring virtual seasons, the Englert will launch a new podcast celebrating Black writers and FilmScene will be able to fund two films highlighting Black creators thanks to the Virtual...

Photo of Journalism professor and Director of the UI Nonfiction Writing Program Meenakshi Gigi Durham. Contributed.

UI arts departments to present social justice virtual series

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter January 31, 2021

Starting this month, University of Iowa arts departments will host a series of virtual events discussing the intersections between social justice and art. Titled “Art and the Pursuit of Social...

Skarlett Roxx performs at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Skarlett Roxx is a band modeled on and influenced by eighties hair metal.

Skarlett Roxx gives high-energy, hard rock performance at Wildwood Saloon

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter January 31, 2021

Dressed head to toe in appropriately punk attire, sporting long locks and jet-black mullets, local band Skarlett Roxx put on a show over the weekend that is hard to forget. The rock and roll band...

Photo of Professor and Chair of the UI Department of Dance Rebekah J. Kowal. Contributed.

UI Dance Professor to talk cultural dance history at Prairie Lights reading

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter January 27, 2021

The idea of dance as a mode of cultural progress in the context of a globalist society might seem like an intimidatingly niche concept to most. To University of Iowa Dance Professor Rebekah Kowal,...

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs at the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021.

Two University of Iowa School of Music alumni play at Biden’s inauguration

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor January 26, 2021

While Master Sergeant Chief Librarian Kira Wharton and Flutist Gunnery Sergeant Kara Santos’ roles differ in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the two share an alma mater —...