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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

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Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Hancher will put on a variety of shows for the 2024-2025 season including “Hadestown”.

Performing Arts at Iowa announces programming for upcoming academic year

Charlie Hickman and Riley Dunn July 11, 2024

Performing Arts at Iowa is heading into a busy season of musicals, lectures, concerts, recitals, and more. Every branch of Performing Arts at Iowa — Hancher Auditorium, School of Music, Department...

Jody Hovland, playing Mrs. Watts, and Phil Jordan, an ensemble member, perform during a production of “Trip to Bountiful” at Riverside Theater in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

Opinion | Why we need small musical theater productions

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter July 9, 2024

Imagine sitting in the audience of a new theater production, heart beating with anticipation and excitement as the lights begin to dim and the curtain begins to rise. Hundreds of other people are feeling...

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Review | Sink your teeth into season two of ‘Interview with the Vampire’

Taj Young, News Reporter July 9, 2024

“Interview with the Vampire” delivered another hard-hitting season with all the spectacle and bloodshed that one could expect. With the finale of Louis DuPont Du Lac, played by Jacob Anderson,...

Joey King arrives on the red carpet during the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. King stars in "Despicable Me 4" as Poppy, Gru's neighbor and aspiring villain.

Review | Despicable Me 4 entertains with a familiar story and characters

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter July 9, 2024

This summer, Gru and his minions returned to the big screen to create more chaos, laughter, and hijinks in “Despicable Me 4.” Ever since the first “Despicable Me” graced our screens in 2010,...

Feb 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White, winners of the Outstanding Performance by a Female and Male Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for 'The Bear' at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY

Review | ‘The Bear’ Season 3 struggles to find direction

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor July 2, 2024

“The Bear” has exploded with popularity since its release in 2022, winning a score of Emmy awards for its first season. It’s one of my personal favorite TV shows, too, so in the days leading...

Blake Shaw poses for a photo at the intermission of his and Dan Padley’s show outside Goosetown Cafe on the evening of Oct. 7, 2020.

Modern jazzman Blake Shaw to play at Iowa City Jazz Festival

Taj Young, News Reporter July 2, 2024

Cornell College and Mount Mercy College jazz professor Blake Shaw has taken the stage at the Iowa City Jazz Festival for several years — and will again this year as the 2024 event runs from July...

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Ingrid Jensen’s career demonstrates the unifying power of music

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor July 2, 2024

Music festivals offer a chance for audiences to open themselves to new experiences they have never heard of. Renowned jazz artist Ingrid Jensen seeks to continue this tradition of discovery at the...

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Yacht Rock Revue pays tribute to smooth rock classics that are more relevant than ever

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor July 1, 2024

Providing entertainment and relaxation for their audience is always top of mind for the members of Yacht Rock Revue. The smooth rock tribute band has been jamming in front of live audiences for nearly...

Attendees walk to Riverside Theatre’s production of “Julius Caesar” for the annual Shakespeare in the Park series at City Park in Iowa City on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Riverside’s Summer Shakespeare Festival continues to evolve with ‘Julius Caesar’

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor June 25, 2024

Everyone is familiar with William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” in some capacity — whether it be through history class or English class — but this familiarity is something Riverside Theatre...

A crowd gathers at FilmScene during an ICDOCS afterparty at the Chauncey in Iowa City on Friday, April 26, 2024.

‘The Bikeriders’ feels like a classic in the making

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor June 25, 2024

Movies like “The Bikeriders” feel rare these days. Mike Nichols’ recent release is a beautifully captured, classic tale of good men who spiral too far into a life of crime. “Goodfellas” on...

Attendees play pickleball during the 7th annual Downtown Iowa City Block Party on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Five fun activities for summer beach getaways

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter June 25, 2024

It’s summertime, which means that plenty of people across the country are packing up their things and heading to the beach! Beach vacations are incredibly popular these days, as many people look...

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‘Inside Out 2’ breathes new life into old emotions

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter June 18, 2024

Back in 2015, “Inside Out” captured the hearts and minds of many of its viewers, cementing itself as a Disney and Pixar classic. Nine years later, the beloved characters from the original movie...