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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI students Michael Juarez (left) and Octavius Lanier (right) perform a dance during the LoveBird play rehearsal in the Theater Building on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. LoveBird, by K.T Peterson and directed by Erica Vannon, features castaways Nigel and Norman as they struggle with life on the island and struggle with their increasingly complicated relationship.

New play about relationships focuses on bisexuality, environmental issues

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter October 17, 2018

Playwright K.T Peterson was reading a Washington Post article, as many do on a normal day. On this day, inspiration was sparked by a story of a seabird, Nigel, who traveled alone to the island of Mana,...

Witching Hour closes with a night of comedy

Witching Hour closes with a night of comedy

Joshua Balicki, Assistant Arts Editor October 14, 2018

From her theories that Amazon Alexa is a government surveillance tactic, to her conniving plots about ruining public proposals, Comedian Janelle James displayed her full comedic range with Liza Treyger...

Horror Classics: Suspiria, a colorful mind trip of a classic

Horror Classics: Suspiria, a colorful mind trip of a classic

Jack Howard, Art's Reporter October 13, 2018

For the month of October, each Saturday, the DI Arts team will look at the horror classics that shaped us as consumers of the spooky genre. Spoilers below, but if you haven’t seen it by now, that...

Julie Byrne plays cozy, relaxing set at the Mill

Julie Byrne plays cozy, relaxing set at the Mill

Michael McCurdy, Arts Reporter October 13, 2018

Packed tightly in the dim, cozy back room of Iowa City bar and restaurant the Mill, singer/songwriter Julie Byrne delivered a comforting ensemble of acoustic melodies. She quietly took the stage and...

Local band Younger displays mature harmonies at Gabe’s on Oct. 12

Local band Younger displays mature harmonies at Gabe’s on Oct. 12

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter October 13, 2018

Younger, a band based in Iowa City, took the Gabe’s stage on Oct. 12 to perform as a part of Witching Hour Festival. Composed of three talented women, bassist Amanda Crosby, guitarist Rachel...

A look at the rock underground of 1970s New York

Michael McCurdy, Arts Reporter October 13, 2018

Initially, when I heard Witching Hour was going to dedicate an entire hour to the 1970s New York City underground rock ’n’ roll scene, I was ecstatic and hungry for information from the people who...

Puddles Pity Party makes a splash at the Englert

Puddles Pity Party makes a splash at the Englert

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter October 13, 2018

A clown sits all alone on a stool, reading a magazine. A sign beneath him reads “Cuddles with Puddles,” quickly capturing the sad nature of his lifestyle. The clown attempts to move his stool,...

U.S. Cellular to give away free Kesha tickets

Adrian Enzastiga, Art's Reporter October 12, 2018

On Oct. 13 at 10 a.m., US Cellular will give away free tickets to a Nov. 2 Kesha concert. Individuals must be 16 or older; 350 tickets will be given out at seven US Cellular locations in Iowa City, Coralville,...

FilmScene hosts horror movie marathon

FilmScene hosts horror movie marathon

Adrian Enzastiga, Art's Reporter October 12, 2018

From Bloodfest to jump-scare, nobody can deny that horror movies have a significant footing in Hollywood. The genre was showcased Oct. 12-13 in Iowa City in form of a movie marathon. FilmScene, 118...

Head-driven female comedians to take Witching Hour stage

Head-driven female comedians to take Witching Hour stage

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter October 11, 2018

Lights illuminate a hazy, practically empty stage. There is a single microphone, a lame wooden stool with a bottle of water sitting on top, and maybe some drums for only display. The stage is probably...

In the Season of the Witch: A look at this year's Witching Hour

In the Season of the Witch: A look at this year’s Witching Hour

Michael McCurdy, Arts Reporter October 10, 2018

In folklore, a witching hour is commonly referred to as a time of night in which dark, supernatural forces lurk about at their most powerful. In Iowa City, however, the Witching Hour terrors turn into...