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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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The cast of Evil Dead: The Musical performs the final number at the Iowa City community theater on Thursday, October 24th, 2019. Evil Dead: The Musical is based on the 181 cult film, The Evil Dead.

Chainsaws, demons, and blood: A look into Iowa City theater’s upcoming musical

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter October 23, 2019

There are very few musicals in the world that mix singing, chainsaws, and bloody dismemberment. Yet, Evil Dead: The Musical checks all of these boxes and then some. This season, the Iowa City Community...

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Sankai Juku brought traditional butoh dance to Hancher Auditorium in Utsushi

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter October 22, 2019

In the dimly lit auditorium, audience members filled the seats of the first level, leaving only a few spots open for Sankai Juku’s performance of Utsushi at Hancher. Dancing a piece that combined...

Associate Professor Christopher Harris poses for a photo in his office in the Alder Journalism Building on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. Harris is the head of film & video production of the University of Iowa department of cinematic arts and his documentary *still/here* was shown at the 2019 Locarno film festival in Switzerland.

Two UI professors bring their experimental films to a world-wide audience at two international film festivals

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter October 22, 2019

In the world of experimental filmmaking, a filmmaker can never be sure how their work will be received, so being invited to one of the most high-profile film festivals in the world is an indicator of monumental...

A LEGO version of Hogwarts castle is on display in the Science Library as part of their Harry Potter exhibit. The Harry Potter exhibit’s grand opening was held on Monday, October 21, 2019 in the Sciences Library. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

UI Sciences Library holds grand opening of Harry Potter exhibit

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter October 22, 2019

October has put quite a few people in Iowa City in a spooky mood, but over at the University of Iowa’s Sciences Library, one event will exclude muggles. Starting on Oct. 21 and lasting until the beginning...

Author Markus Zusak sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. Zusak discussed his writing process and his new book “Bridge of Clay.” Around 250 people attended his reading.

Markus Zusak, author of the Book Thief, talks creating newest work

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter October 21, 2019

It’s Markus Zusak’s “weird optimism” that kept him pushing through to the culmination of his latest work. The 44-year-old Australian author came to the Iowa City Public Library Monday night...

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Sankai Juku returns to Hancher after 20 years with ‘Utsushi’ performance

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter October 21, 2019

After 20 years, the internationally-known Japanese dance troupe Sankai Juku is returning to Hancher Auditorium on Oct. 22, performing “Utsushi,” a carefully planned collage of the group’s previous...

A dog displays Halloween spirit at Wag-O-Ween. Wag-O-Ween was hosted by Last Hope Animal Rescue and was held at Big Grove Brewery on Sunday, October 20, 2019. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

All treats, no tricks: Costumed dogs took over Big Grove for Wag-O-Ween event

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter October 20, 2019

On Sunday, the sounds of scratching paws, playful barks, and audible ‘aww’s’ were abundant while attending Wag-O-Ween, a public event organized by Big Grove Brewery and Taproom and Last Hope Animal...

Binge Break: Hulu creates a faithful, heart-wrenching adaptation of Looking for Alaska

Binge Break: Hulu creates a faithful, heart-wrenching adaptation of Looking for Alaska

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 20, 2019

John Green’s first novel Looking for Alaska is one of my favorite books of all time. I read it about four times a year, and I still cry every time as the group of teenagers the story follows search for...

Afroman performs at Gabe’s on October 19, 2019. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

A night of hazy fun at Gabe’s: Afroman puts on a show along with six opening acts

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter October 20, 2019

When walking into Gabe’s, the ground and walls vibrated as music filled the air. Saturday night was no exception, where DJ Ambition kept the audience busy as they waited for the night’s headliner,...

Ray Libby, guitarist for Bad Suns, performs during the Scope Productions sponsored concert on the pentacrest. The free concert was hosted by Scope Productions and was headlined by the band Bad Suns on October 18, 2019.

Bad Suns shine on the UI Homecoming stage

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter October 20, 2019

As the golden sun and its all-encompassing light set on Iowa City on Oct. 18, the annual homecoming concert lit up the Pentacrest — featuring opening act The Greeting Committee and headlining band, Bad...

In Adler Journalism Building on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 poet Steven Anderson Author of Journal to Narayama and Love Poems poses for a photo. Steven currently is living in Iowa City where he enjoys writing from his home.

Local Iowa City author tackles the struggles of life through the power of poetry

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter October 17, 2019

Iowa City — the start, the middle, or perhaps even an end to many writers’ journeys in life. The city holds an unwavering attraction for literary inspiration, acting as the birthplace for a compilation...