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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

Drink of the Week: Moscow Mule

DI STAFF December 18, 2014

This quirky cocktail has been going in and out of style since it was invented in the 1940s, during the height of the U.S. "vodka craze." 2014 was a golden—or should I say copper, wink-wink—year...

Eufórquestra comes home for a cause

ASHLEY MURPHY December 18, 2014

A perfectly sculpted mustache, sweat band, and, of course, its new song “Fire” prepare Eufórquestra for an intense game of Ping-Pong in the track’s music video. Saxophones, guitars,...

The best of 2014

JUSTUS FLAIR December 18, 2014

Best Albums 1989, Taylor Swift Swift’s transition into pop music was met with rousing success, as 1989 — with the hit singles “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space” — became...

Catfish Keith is no bottom-feeder

JASMINE PUTNEY December 18, 2014

Although Keith Kozacik — more commonly known as Catfish Keith — was born in Indiana and raised in Davenport,he has a talent for capturing the soulful sound of the Deep South. Drawn to Keith’s...

Young ballerinas hold Winter Concert

MADDIE CLOUGH December 18, 2014

Wrapping up the semester with some chassés, the children and young adults of the University of Iowa Youth Ballet will host its Winter Concert Saturday in North Hall's Space/Place. Along with the levels...

Englert to screen Bolshoi Ballet’s The Pharaoh’s Daughter

CLAIRE DIETZ December 18, 2014

The Englert Theater will offer a rare opportunity to see a classic Russian ballet without having to fly 5,075 miles to Moscow. At 2 p.m. Saturday, the Englert, 221 E. Washington St., will show the HD...

A show for both "naughty" and "nice"

DI STAFF December 18, 2014

Catering to both “naughty” and “nice” audiences, the fourth-annual “Sugar and Spice: A Naughty and Nice Holiday Cabaret” will be performed on Saturday at the Coralville...

Dance ranges wide

DEVYN YOUNG December 11, 2014

At a rehearsal Tuesday night, the Space/Place stage featured nothing but two stools in the dark, as if it were set for a pair of stand-up comedians or cellists. But as the lights came up and...

Comedian, actor, and writer Barry Rothbart coming to Mill

MADDIE CLOUGH December 11, 2014

Standup comedy is not just fun and games, at least for Barry Rothbart. In his latest comedy album, Streets on Fire, the actor, writer, and comic draws material from his insecurities, while masking some...

Americana meets pop

CLAIRE DIETZ December 11, 2014

Like many musicians — especially those raised in Iowa City — Pieta Brown grew up "feeling, hearing, and playing music." It wasn't until she graduated from high school, moved to New York City,...

FilmScene celebrates a year of success

ISAAC HAMLET December 11, 2014

At 118 E. College St., a chalkboard perched behind a long counter lists the food and beverages on sale, including craft beers, wine, and sandwiches. Patrons sit on couches and at tables, chatting or celebrating...

Hidden gems of the interstate

ADAM GROMOTKA December 11, 2014

What makes a good public rest area? Are they simply places for you to pull off of the interstate, stretch your legs, and relieve yourself of the pressures of natural urges? Or are they an opportunity...