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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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In the key of rolling dice

Travis Coltrain, [email protected] August 23, 2017

Rajeev is a young, up-and-coming rapper hailing from Miami-Dade County, Florida. His début EP, Rolling Dice, is his first foray into the rap world as an artist, not a producer. Originally a producer,...

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Raunchy cartoon hit ‘Rick and Morty’ sweeps into pop culture

Brett Shaw, [email protected] August 23, 2017

“Rick and Morty” is the provocative animated television series whose absurdist yet philosophical humor stands apart from its predecessors, say, “Family Guy” and “South Park.” The Adult Swim...

(James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Drink of the Week (08/03/17)

August 2, 2017

PBR is fine. When it comes to beer, PBR is a fine example. PBR seems to meet all the requirements. It’s packaged. It has a label. Its made of water, barley, and hops. It’s … alcohol. Sometimes you...

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Bob Dorr & the Blue Band get ready to rock City Square Park

August 2, 2017

Bob Dorr & the Blue Band will play in the Uptown Getdown in the first of a series performing through August. By Levi Wright [email protected] Today, the Marion Chamber of Commerce, 1225 Sixth...

A girl dressed as a butterfly in the Carnaval parade makes her way through downtown Iowa City on Friday, August 28, 2015, during the Iowa City Soul Fest. 2015 marked the ninth year of the festival and the first year with the parade. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Iowa Soul Fest delivers diversity to Iowa City

August 2, 2017

By Morgan Louvar [email protected] Steaming into downtown brimming with hundreds of years of African and African-American culture, the Iowa Soul Festival will immerse area audiences in food, art,...

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Goose Town kicks off Jazz Under the Stars

August 2, 2017

Goose Town will be the first band Jazz Under the Stars to bring funky jazz to Cedar Rapids. The Thursday concert series will be running through August. By Levi Wright [email protected] Today and...

Elsa Dorfman in Errol Morris’s documentary “The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography.” (Fourth Floor Production and Moxie Pictures)

Looking behind the lens

July 31, 2017

The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography offers a look at the passionate and unique world of old-school photography. By Irene Enlow [email protected] Directed by documentarian Errol Morris,...

Elizabeth Moen stands in her home on July 21, 2017. Moen is an Iowa City-based musician who has been featured in festivals ranging from Mission Creek to 80/35 in Des Moines. She made her start in Iowa City some years ago, and she has previously worked at Short’s, where she also played. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Elizabeth Moen takes center stage at the Indian Creek Nature Center

July 27, 2017

Elizabeth Moen will be performing as part of the Concert at the Creek series at the Indian Creek Nature Center. By Levi Wright [email protected] On Saturday, singer/songwriter Elizabeth Moen will...

Manuela Hurtado, Cassidy Choate, Juan Gonzalo Jimenez, Simon Ramirez, Daniella Calle, Jessica Alarcón, Jose Manuel Zapata, Andres Usuga, and Ana Maria Orduz, a group of student musicians from Colombia, pose for a portrait inside the Recital Hall at Voxman Music Building on Friday, July 21, 2017. The group is at the University to attend and participate in the two week long Final Festival Concert: Festival of the Americas. All but Choate will head back to Colombia this month.  (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Piano Diplomacy

July 26, 2017

The Festival of the Americas brings together the University of Iowa and Colombian students to learn from each other and grow as pianists. By Levi Wright [email protected] Colombian students and...

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Ars Botanica

July 26, 2017

Tim Taranto uses his first book Ars Botanica to compile letters to an unborn daughter in a way to reconcile with his loss. By Levi Wright [email protected] Today, Tim Taranto will read from his...

A Paloma is garnished with grapefruit on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Drink of the Week (07/27/17)

July 26, 2017

The Paloma is a great summer and hot-weather cocktail made with tequila or mezcal and grapefruit juice. It’s crisp and refreshing and simple to make.  The origin of the Paloma is a bit undocumented....

Tyler, The Creator blooms on Flower Boy

Tyler, The Creator blooms on Flower Boy

July 24, 2017

The former Odd Future leader explores themes of loneliness and self-discovery on his fourth album. By Gage Miskimen [email protected] Tyler Okonma, better known as Tyler, The Creator, released...