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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

UI graduate starts band to perform alternative movie soundtracks

AUDREY DWYER February 28, 2013

A University of Iowa graduate will return to Iowa City this weekend with his band, the Color Pharmacy, this weekend. Daily Iowan reporter Audrey Dwyer had the opportunity to chat with Jake Dilley, lead...

Iowa Artisans Gallery unveils renovations at the annual Gallery Walk

EMILY BURDS February 28, 2013

On Feb. 23, The Daily Iowan got a glimpse of the newly renovated Iowa Artisans Gallery, 207 E. Washington St. Reporter Emily Burds sat down with Iowa Artisans Gallery public-relations director Astrid Bennett...

Local studio provides printmaking workshops

SAMANTHA GENTRY February 28, 2013

Eight- to 12-year-old authors and artists surround a 100-year-old Italian intaglio press while patiently waiting to create personalized book covers. This is the scene at Zenzic Press, 120 N. Dubuque St.,...

Where to dine this weekend: Thai Spice

BEN VERHILLE February 28, 2013

The humble exterior of the building was nothing compared to the dedication and detail put into the inside of Thai Spice, 1210 S Gilbert St. Bamboo, Thai elephant statues, and ceremonial swords sit for...

Beer of the Week: Epic Hop Zombie, India Pale Ale

DAN VERHILLE February 28, 2013

Epic Hop Zombie, India Pale Ale Product of: Epic Brewing Company, Aotearoa, New Zealand Serving Style: 12 FL OZ. glass bottle I’ve had a hankering for highly hopped beer lately, and although I’m...

Campus Activities Board announces Aziz Ansari ‘Buried Alive’ Comedy show

AUDREY DWYER February 28, 2013

A collaboration of two organizations will bring a popular comedian to the University of Iowa. “Parks and Recreation” actor and comedian Aziz Ansari will visit the IMU as part of his new “Buried...

Riverside Theatre’s monologue festival returns with ‘Too Much Information’

AUDREY DWYER February 28, 2013

Exposed information and secrets can be found awkward and disturbing — or, surprisingly intriguing. Embarrassing moments with too much information are the focus of this year’s annual original monologue...

UI Campus Activities Board to host Casino Night

AUDREY DWYER February 21, 2013

Bigger, better, and bolder, organizers say, this year’s Casino Night has some quirky new additions. Katie Brown, the variety and entertainment director of the board, said the new additions are a...

Grammy winner Staples to perform new album songs at Englert

EMILY BURDS February 21, 2013

Legendary gospel and soul singer Mavis Staples will perform at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington, at 8 p.m. today. Tickets are available for $35 for regular seating or $55 for the Golden Circle (first...

Monologist Daisey to perform ‘American Utopias at UI

EMILY BURDS February 21, 2013

Mike Daisey will perform his monologue skit American Utopias in the Theater Building’s Mabie Theater at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday. Daisey is a well-known monologist, raconteur, author, and actor...

Englert to host free Academy Awards screening ‘Hollywood Live!’

SAMANTHA GENTRY February 21, 2013

The glitz and glamour of the 85th Academy Awards will be transported into an intimate Iowa City theater in which guests may dress for a walk on the red carpet and munch on movie-theme hors d’oeuvres. Chris...

Iowa historian sheds light on Old Capitol Museum’s Civil War exhibit

EMMA MCCLATCHEY February 21, 2013

The career of historian Hal Chase started when he was 8 years old after being uprooted from his hometown of Des Moines and dropped in “legally” segregated Frankfort, Ky., in 1950. “I...