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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

In cherry condition

In cherry condition

July 20, 2017

Lucky’s promotes cherry season with its new monthly showcase, Cherry Fest. By Levi Wright [email protected] Lucky’s will change its usual lineup of food for something a little more sweet with...

Milk & Eggs poses for a portrait in their home in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Milk & Eggs will perform at Rozz-Tox in Rock Island, Illinois, Thursday. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Milk & Eggs takes the stage at Lion Bridge

Levi Wright, [email protected] July 20, 2017

Today, folksinger/songwriter Jordan Sellergren will perform at Lion Bridge Brewing Co., 59 16th Ave. S.W., Cedar Rapids, under her stage name, Milk & Eggs. “I wanted a moniker to play under, and...

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Paint it lost in loss

July 18, 2017

Paint It Black comes to FilmScene showing life after a loss and how different people cope with that loss. By Irene Enlow [email protected] Paint It Black, which is showing at FilmScene, forces us...

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Love meets identity, humor in Grinnell grad’s movie

July 17, 2017

The Big Sick centers on the romance between an interracial couple and a Pakistani man’s struggle to develop a personal identity while defining key relationships in his life. By Lucia Wagner [email protected] The...

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See what’s never been done before

July 12, 2017

JOYRIDE and Eight Horn Unicorn come together in two teams showcasing Cedar Rapids improv. By Levi Wright [email protected] Two teams will come together through improv this weekend, showing what...

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Traversing the enigma inside a mystery

July 12, 2017

By Levi Wright [email protected] Found Audio takes readers through a story that has been passed on through time shrouded in mystery and adventure. On July 16, N.J. Campbell will read from his novel,...

DJ Espina searches through vinyl records at Record Collector on S. Linn St. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Espina is one of the featured DJs performing in Middle of Nowhere Music Festival during Labor Day weekend this year. The event hosts local talent within the Iowa City electronic music scene in select venues throughout downtown. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Electronic music fest to come to IC

Grace Pateras, [email protected] July 12, 2017

Electronic music fans of all ages: The Middle of Nowhere Festival was created with you in mind. Today, organizers of a new festival coming to Iowa City announced the lineup of artists — both local...

Iowa City residents enjoy coffee and the quiet atmosphere at Prairie Lights on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Two dispatches from the uprisings

July 10, 2017

Siobhan Fallon and Bianca Marais read from their newest books, which take place in Jordan and South Africa. By Levi Wright [email protected] Siobhan Fallon’s and Bianca Marais’ newest books...

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires perform on the Hy-Vee main stage at 80/35 in Des Moines on Friday, July 7, 2017. Founded in 2008, 80/35 is held annually in Des Moines during month of July, hosting musical artists from around the country. Headlining this year are The Shins and MGMT along with Action Bronson. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

80/35 marries culture and commerce

July 10, 2017

The 10th anniversary of 80/35 music festival in Des Moines commemorates a solidified relationship between city and culture. By Ben Smith [email protected] DES MOINES — Thousands of people...

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Too Happy, yes, but less than happy

July 5, 2017

By Levi Wright [email protected] On July 9, Iowa author Kate Kasten will read from her newest book, Too Happy, a tale of a teacher, a student, and some mystery, at Prairie Lights. Prairie Lights,...

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Love and death and beguiling in the war

July 5, 2017

In the midst of the Civil War, love, violence, and feminism are intertwined. By Irene Enlow [email protected] Sultry, spooky, and sensual, The Beguiled, which is playing at FilmScene, is a dark...

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Buddy Holly returns, alive, well, and ravin’

July 5, 2017

The Rave-ons will pay tribute to Buddy Holly, with That’ll Be The Day, at the Old Creamery Theater. By Levi Wright [email protected] The Old Creamery Theater will celebrate the music of Buddy...