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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

Binge Break: Everyone needs to discuss Unbelievable

Binge Break: Everyone needs to discuss Unbelievable

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor September 22, 2019

The world’s fascination with TV shows depicting true crime events has been persisting for years, everyone frantic to click the next episode button in order to figure out new details of cases. Netflix’s...

Elizabeth Moen plays during a performance at the Englert Theater on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Elizabeth Moen (9/21/2019)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist September 21, 2019

Zach Vig (Jason/Tyrone) and Eva Giacomo (Margery) run a scene before the opening night performance of Hand to God on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at Public Space One.

‘Hand to God’ stands apart from other shows in all of its unique, demonic puppetry goodness

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter September 20, 2019

From Sept. 20 to 28 at Public Space One, the Dreamwell Theater team will explore perhaps one of the wackiest, albeit entertaining, performances to be brought to an Iowa City stage. The show, Hand to God,...

Hip-hop classical duo to visit Iowa City, bringing hopeful musical message

Hip-hop classical duo to visit Iowa City, bringing hopeful musical message

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter September 19, 2019

Set to perform at the Englert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, hip-hop classical duo Black Violin will most definitely give your winding-down weekend an unexpected pick-me-up for the start of the new week. Comprising...

Jeff Porter, University of Iowa professor of sound poses for a portrait on Wednesday Sept. 18, 2019. (Mason Childs/The Daily Iowan)

Radio days: how acoustic narratives still entangle listeners

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter September 19, 2019

“I wonder if future generations will ever hear about us. It’s not likely,” predicted voice actor Wallace Shawn’s character in the 1987 film Radio Days as the cultural revolution that was radio...

ìBorderlands 3î is chock full of ìLegendaryî weapons and Easter Eggs for players to discover as they make their way through the game. (Gearbox/TNS)

Borderlands 3 welcomes new and past players with open, psycho arms

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter September 19, 2019

Fighting wave after wave of interstellar psychos, corporate henchmen, and alien monsters is just a taste of what Borderlands 3 has to offer players. As the fourth entry in the series, 2K and Gearbox Software...

Elizabeth Moen performs at the Englert Theater on Friday, September14, 2018. The concert was part of Elizabeth Moen's LP "A Million Miles Away" release tour.(Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Elizabeth Moen talks her first big tour, songwriting, new album

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter September 19, 2019

It has been an eventful year for Iowa City musician Elizabeth Moen – the busiest of her life, she said. With a tour that took her all over the country, she is ending her outing at the Englert Theater...

Cast members perform in full costumes and makeup during a dress rehearsal of Pippin put on by the Iowa City Community Theatre at the Johnson Co. Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. The cast will perform the show September 20-22 and 27-29.

Photos:Pippin (9/18/2019)

Jenna Galligan, Photojournalist September 19, 2019

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

FilmScene Chauncey raises the curtain: a look into the new building

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor September 18, 2019

If one were to peer through the glass of the Chauncey Building, it would be hard to guess what resides inside at first. Lightly colored wood curves around the outside of bulbous rooms, each board laid...

Soccer Mommy performs at The Mill on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

Soccer Mommy, Squirrel Flower bloom at the Mill

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter September 18, 2019

Indie artists Squirrel Flower and Soccer Mommy played a sold-out show at The Mill on Wednesday night.  The show opened with Ella Williams, known as Squirrel Flower, who captured the audience with moody...

DJ Loomer shares secrets to keeping Iowa City’s nightlife scene alive

DJ Loomer shares secrets to keeping Iowa City’s nightlife scene alive

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter September 18, 2019

At the beginning of his career, Jack Howard could usually be found DJing weeknights at Gabe's. Since then, he has secured a regular Thursday night gig at Iowa City Yacht Club.  Howard, otherwise known...

Emily Wolfe talks her journey to the stage, becoming friends with her songs, and rock in 2019

Emily Wolfe talks her journey to the stage, becoming friends with her songs, and rock in 2019

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter September 18, 2019

Emily Wolfe plans to bring intense lyrics, in-your-face vocals, and “sticky” guitar riffs— as she calls them — to the Mill tonight at 7 p.m. The journey to her sound hasn’t always been hers,...