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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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‘Civil’ play allows audience to decide ending

‘Civil’ play allows audience to decide ending

December 7, 2017

The play Civil will be staged at Public Space One, in which the audience decides the verdicts of two trials. By Hannah Crooks [email protected] It is not often that audience members have the opportunity...

Graduate, undergrad dancers uncover artistic expressions

Graduate, undergrad dancers uncover artistic expressions

December 7, 2017

By Rhiana Chickering [email protected] When postmodern dance meets timeless artistic expressions, it turns into a mesmerizing piece with no limits. This weekend’s Graduate/Undergraduate...

Local artists host annual holiday market

Local artists host annual holiday market

December 7, 2017

By Natalie Betz [email protected] A group of artists will gather to present and sell their artwork on the streets of Iowa City at their annual market in spirit of the holiday season. Iowa City...

Acclaimed a cappella ensemble will headline Hancher

Acclaimed a cappella ensemble will headline Hancher

December 7, 2017

By Joshua Balicki [email protected] The a cappella ensemble Straight No Chaser formed at the Indiana University in 1996. More than a decade after its music video of “The 12 Days of Christmas”...

FILE - Prairie Lights is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Biographer to read at Prairie Lights about her walk on the Wilder side

Natalie Betz, [email protected] December 4, 2017

Biographer Caroline Fraser has released her new book, Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder, which explores the real life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author of the *Little House...

A violin sits before the program in the Frank Conroy Reading Room of the Dey House on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Violinist Lindsey Stirling to warm up Cedar Rapids stage with music

It’s official: The most wonderful, stressful, and happiest time of the year has enveloped the general public. For avid music listeners, the bright red bow atop the holiday season is the release of...

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Collaboration of All The Arts collides all art forms for Iowa City locals

December 4, 2017

UI student Nick Wang discusses the origins of “Collaboration of All The Arts,” sharing his hopes of bringing all types of local artists together. By Sarah Stortz [email protected] One student...

Fiona Grey performs during a show at Yacht Club on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. 3 groups performed including Hep Cat, Lily DeTaeye, and Fiona Grey. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Fiona Grey brings pop with rock ’n’ roll undertones to Iowa City 

December 1, 2017

Music artist Fiona Grey and her band performed at the Yacht Club on Nov. 30, with local opening bands Hep Cat and Lily DeTaeye. By Rhiana Chickering [email protected] On Nov. 30 at the Yacht...

Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduates read new work at Prairie Lights

Salma Rios, [email protected] December 1, 2017

Poets seem to be flocking to Iowa City like birds lately, but what better way to kick off the Christmas season than with literature? Poets Alessandra Lynch and Michael Tyrell will come to Prairie Lights,...

Children are taught ballet at the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Kids in attendance were read excerpts from "The Nutcracker" and taught ballet steps. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

‘Dance Me a Story’ teaches children creative movement

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] December 1, 2017

Ribbons danced around the room as preschoolers twirled in brightly colored tutus and danced interpretatively to The Nutcracker in an event Thursday. Ballet Quad Cities brought its “Dance Me a Story”...

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Josh Gondelman, ‘nicest man in comedy,’ coming to Iowa City

Joshua Balicki, [email protected] November 30, 2017

Known as the “nicest man in comedy,” Josh Gondelman grew up performing in the Boston comedy-club circuit. Whether it is political satire on “Last Week Tonight“ with John Oliver, witty standup...

Austin Wicke performs in a dress rehearsal for Fun Home at Mabie Theater on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Fun Home is a production based off of Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir of the same name which entails the story of a girl's relationship with her father, discussing topics on gender roles, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tony award-winning musical Fun Home begins its run

Claire Dietz, [email protected] November 30, 2017

It all comes back to our childhood. Playing airplane with our dad. Watching our mother practicing Chopin. Growing up. Going to college. Coming out to our parents. It all comes back, until now gives way...