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The art of Odissi dancing comes to Englert 

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter April 24, 2019

Dressed in a complex costume of bright colors, a white sash, and a crimson red turban, Kuldeep Singh, who calls himself “a painter who dances,” will perform Odissi dances in his show So Many Journeys...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

City of Iowa City pledges $1 million to Englert, FilmScene fundraising campaign

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 23, 2019

The city of Iowa City pledges $1 million to the Englert Theater and FilmScene’s current fundraising campaign. Strengthen Grow Evolve, the collaborative fundraising effort between the organizations,...

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FilmScene and Englert partner to raise more than $6 million together

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter April 21, 2019

Iowa City is a powerhouse when it comes to the arts. It boasts countless performing arts venues from Hancher to Gabe’s that showcase local artists or bring in magnificent performers from all around the...

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2016 file photo, Loren Glass talks about White Privlege and Structural Racism in post-election America.

UI Professor Loren Glass writes book on Carole King’s ‘Tapestry’

Nathan Kouri, Arts Reporter April 18, 2019

In 2021, Carole King’s landmark album Tapestry will celebrate its 50th anniversary. In the fall of 2020, Bloomsbury will publish a book by University of Iowa English Professor Loren Glass on the album’s...

From left, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, and Miley Cyrus arrive at the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Stortz: Hate country music? You might not be looking hard enough

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 18, 2019

It’s time to grab your cowboy hats and jean jackets, we’re going to observe a unique specimen of the world — country artists. Admittedly, I’ve felt adverse to the genre for years. I figured...

The music behind iconic films, discussed

The music behind iconic films, discussed

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter April 17, 2019

“You mean a institution? A mad house?” hotel owner Norman Bates says as he leans forward to his future victim. The tension thickens, suddenly strings starts humming, growing louder,and higher pitch...

Iowa Steel Bands drumming into town

Iowa Steel Bands drumming into town

Haley Triem, Arts Reporter April 17, 2019

Thursday at 7:30 p.m., the Iowa Steel Bands will perform a selection of percussive steel drum pieces in Voxman. “We will have three steel bands performing this Thursday,” Visiting Assistant Professor...

Harmonies, harmonicas, and homework: the life of Lily DeTaeye

Harmonies, harmonicas, and homework: the life of Lily DeTaeye

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter April 17, 2019

Referred to by some as a “real-life Hannah Montana,” Lily DeTaeye is in fact living the best of both worlds. On weekdays, she can be found in the EPB writing, but on the weekends, she practices her...

Performance artist Liz Howls performs at the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company on Friday, April 12th, 2019. The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company is a performance space in West Liberty specializing in puppetry.

Pulling the strings: puppetry in Iowa

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 17, 2019

On a stage stacked with boxes and suitcases, puppeteer Liz Howls pulls out a vinyl record, commencing the sounds of music box playing. While she’s performing a one-woman show, she’s not alone. Accompanying...

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Beer, rock to shake up Wildwood on 4/20

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter April 17, 2019

Throughout the ages, college students and mature adults alike have enjoyed the taste of malted barley, yeast, and water. Beer: a beloved drink passed down since medieval times. Additionally, though not...

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

Pico Iyer will read from his latest, “Autumn Light,” at Prairie Lights

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter April 17, 2019

After traveling for 32 years, writing more than 1,000 essays, and publishing 15 books, Pico Iyer will now fly to the City of Literature to read from his latest book, Autumn Light, at Prairie Lights today. Iyer...

Warrant Officer Alex Panos conducts the band during the concert featuring the Marine Core Band concert at Voxman Music Building on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Marines are musicians, too; Marine Corps Band plays Voxman

Haley Triem, Arts Reporter April 15, 2019

A man stands in front of a concert band, bending and swaying in rhythm as his fingers fly over his clarinet in a complex solo. The notes are clear and impeccable, despite how swiftly they come from the...