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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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Sidewalk Chalk performs at the Kum and Go stage during the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

Des Moines cancels 80/35 Music Festival

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 30, 2020

The 2020 80/35 Music Festival at Western Gateway Park in Des Moines has been canceled due to the spread of COVID-19.  80/35 was scheduled for July 10 and 11. The 2020 lineup had yet to be announced.  According...

"I've Got The Music In Me" episode 102 from 'Zoey's Extraordinary playlist.' (Sergei Bachlakov/NBC/TNS)

Binge Break: Break out the applause for Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor March 29, 2020

Between the gray skies and the unknown time frame of when it’ll be safe to leave the house, I was searching across all streaming platforms for a show that would bring some color into my room and offer...

UI senior Sabrina Claman poses for a portrait in the Visual Arts Building on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Art student tells visual stories through comics

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor March 29, 2020

A pencil-drawn image of a girl looking down a hillside toward a cow laying on its side sets the scene of a comic strip drawn by Sabrina Claman, a B.F.A. drawing student at the University of Iowa. The...

Lil Ronnie Belle hosts Gays Got Talent via Instagram live video on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Iowa City resident hosts virtual talent show for LGBTQ performing artists

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 26, 2020

By means of a livestream on Instagram Wednesday evening, six performers showcased their talent virtually for the first round of “Gays Got Talent: a Virtual Talent Show for LGBT+ Artists.” The...

UI alum Andrea Lawlor wins Whiting Award for debut novel

UI alum Andrea Lawlor wins Whiting Award for debut novel

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter March 26, 2020

Even in the midst of a pandemic, the literary world still spins on its axis. On Wednesday, UI alum and fiction writer Andrea Lawlor was among 10 winners of the 35th annual Whiting Awards. Lawlor...

(Left) Childish Gambino performs before the 140th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, 2015. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS) (Right) Animal Crossing: New Horizons "The outside world is full of wonder." (Nintendo)

New entertainment releases offer escape from pandemic anxieties

DI Arts Staff March 22, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to sweep the globe, the CDC recommends practicing safe social distancing to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and healthy. While the prospect of being stuck at home for weeks...

Binge Break: Witherspoon and Washington are the gold standard in Little Fires Everywhere

Binge Break: Witherspoon and Washington are the gold standard in Little Fires Everywhere

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor March 22, 2020

Little Fires Everywhere is the type of show you know will be nominated for various accolades during award season. Sometimes, this knowledge takes the fun out of a movie or show for me before I see...

Hancher Auditorium is seen on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018.

Hancher cancels remainder of spring season

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 18, 2020

The remainder of Hancher Auditorium’s spring semester season has been canceled in response to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ issuance of a State Public Health Disaster Emergency on Tuesday.  According to a...

The concession stand is seen during a tour of the new Filmscene in the Chauncey Building on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.

FilmScene closes Ped Mall and Chauncey locations through April 2

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 15, 2020

Beginning March 16, FilmScene will close its Pedestrian Mall location and Chauncey location on 404 E. College St. until April 2 to curb the spread of COVID-19. According to a statement from FilmScene,...

Public Space One is seen at the new location on North Gilbert Street on Thursday, October 3, 2019. PS1 previously resided in the bottom floor of the Wesley Student Center.

Exhibit Time Now For Ghosts explores connection between blackness and the natural world

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter March 13, 2020

Public Space One stood tall against the vicious winds of Friday evening. Inside the white walls of the home-turned-artistic space was the Afrofuturistic gallery collection entitled Time Now For Ghosts which...

Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.

Hancher Auditorium cancels events until April 3, remaining season uncertain

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter March 13, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hancher Auditorium has announced it will be canceling events through April 3. Rob Cline, the director of marketing and communications for Hancher, said in an email...

Fans react to Closet Witch during their at Gabe's during Mission Creek's Underground Showcase on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Mission Creek Festival canceled, dates for new event to be announced next week

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter March 12, 2020

Mission Creek Festival has been canceled because of growing concern about the coronavirus, according to an email statement made by Mission Creek’s Executive Director Andre Perry. The Iowa City festival...