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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa City resident, Emma Garwood, searches for some new CDs at the Record Collector on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Emma has been listening to a lot of sludge metal recently and was hoping to find something new to listen to. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Record Collector celebrates a decade of Record Store Day

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] April 22, 2018
Record Collector celebrates a decade of Record Store Day with visits from local artists and fans of old media.
A family looks at jewelry during the Spring Art Expose in the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Put on by the UI Fine Arts Council, the Spring Art Expose celebrates local artists. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Artists gather for spring fair

Elly Woods, [email protected] April 22, 2018
Over the weekend, artists from around the Midwest gathered to showcase their art at the annual Spring Art Exposé held by the Fine Arts Council.
From left: Greg Walker and Maya Bassuk perform during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: The Wild Rose Players: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Theatre Building

April 19, 2018

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Trumpet Blossom Cafe is a local vegan cafe, Tuesday September 29, 2015. Trumpet Blossom is located on 310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA 52240.. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale

First Iowa City drag king pageant

April 18, 2018
On Friday, Iowa City Pride and Lesbians of Iowa are holding the first Mister Iowa City Pageant and Showcase. It will feature new and veteran local drag kings competing for a variety of titles.
The Theater Department’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to enrapture audiences into a magical world

The Theater Department’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to enrapture audiences into a magical world

The UI Theater Department will immerse audiences through intricate design and personified characters in its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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Pete Lee takes real life for a ride, one laugh at a time

Joshua Balicki, [email protected] April 18, 2018
In an edgy, snarky time in the comedy universe, Pete Lee keeps it ‘real.’ The Midwesterner holds tight to his roots in his performances and success.
Awful Purdies celebrates 10th anniversary at Big Grove

Awful Purdies celebrates 10th anniversary at Big Grove

Matthew Kinney, [email protected] April 18, 2018
Iowa City quintet Awful Purdies heads to Big Grove as part of the brewery’s free shows, which hope to engage with Iowa City.
Circa serves up three shows at Hancher, giving a visualization to classical music

Circa serves up three shows at Hancher, giving a visualization to classical music

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] April 18, 2018
Coming all the way from Australia, acrobats will demonstrate how to create a circus solely through body contact.
School of Music opera alumnus to perform

School of Music opera alumnus to perform

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] April 18, 2018
Kyle Ketelsen realized his vision of becoming an opera singer at the UI. Now, he sings with the world’s leading orchestras.
Lamar makes music, Pulitzer history

Lamar makes music, Pulitzer history

Kendrick Lamar’s recent Pulitzer Prize marks a monumental moment for the music industry.
Invent Iowa; courtesy education.uiowa.edu

Young inventors show their work at convention

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] April 16, 2018
The Invent Iowa State Invention Convention gave young students the opportunity to showcase their unique inventions.