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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

Grammy-nominated bluegrass duo comes to Iowa City

EMMA MCCLATCHEY February 14, 2013

The acclaimed bluegrass duo Daily and Vincent will perform at the Englert Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, in a Hancher presentation. Hancher Programming Director Jacob Yarrow said the “pure bluegrass”...

Verhille: Pokemon Black/White 2 will improve your road-trip experience

DAN VERHILLE February 7, 2013

If Pokémon were to come up in a word-association game, most people would be returned to the time when Pokémon fever ran rampant in America. Fifteen years ago, this meant watching the dorky television...

What to eat this weekend: Oreo Peanut-Butter Brownies

BEN VERHILLE February 7, 2013

After a crazy weekend, the last thing we need for our stomachs (or wallets) is to go out for food. Sometimes we need to restore normalcy with some healthy, home cooked meals. Or maybe, you’d rather...

Beer of the Week: Tripel Karmeliet

DAN VERHILLE February 7, 2013

Name: Tripel Karmeliet Product Of: Brouwerij Bosteels, Buggenhout, Belgium Serving Style: Tulip Glass Size: 11.2 fluid ounces The Tripel Karmeliet is named after a "three-grain" brewing technique...

Mission Creek Festival lineup announced

AUDREY DWYER February 7, 2013

The latest lineup of performers has been announced for this years' Mission Creek Festival. Those included in the announcement Divine Fits, Mucca Pazza, Pallbearer, JEFF the Brotherhood, Mister Lies, Ital,...

UI theater students craft play from scratch with Moving Company

EMMA MCCLATCHEY February 7, 2013

A cross section of a dingy abandoned building sits in the Thayer Theater, featuring a rusty garage door, a locker stuffed with a long trench coat, and bricks, buckets, and books resting in front of the...

Chicago-based comedy troupe Second City to perform ‘best of’ show at Englert

JUSTUS FLAIR February 7, 2013

Second City gave rise to such comedians as Steve Carell, Chris Farley, and Amy Poehler in its 53 years of sketch comedy and improvisational theater. The touring group from Chicago will perform its new...

Zamora to lecture UI students on solar powered artworks in urban landscapes

SAMANTHA GENTRY February 7, 2013

A garden full of giant lotus flowers and delicate tulips illuminate the night sky in an array of sizes and colors to create an atmosphere of tranquility. The solar installation Night Garden, is one of...

Q&A: Renowned Bluegrass Artist Keller Williams

EMILY BURDS February 7, 2013

The Daily Iowan had the opportunity to have a phone conversation with renowned bluegrass artist Keller Williams about his upcoming show, his music, and his unique style. Williams will bring his quirky...

Stewart: Hotline Miami is brutally honest

SAM STEWART February 7, 2013

Murder is a big part of many games, yet none of them want to embrace it. Look at those graphics. Pay attention to the story. Don’t worry about those guys; they are bad anyway. As the debate over...

Iowa City’s comedy scene takes off with help of local comedians

AUDREY DWYER January 31, 2013

Down a dimly lit staircase, an eerie-looking basement emerges. Once a mortuary, the brick building is now filled with laughter. The cause? Comedy. "The Catacombs of Comedy" at the Yacht Club...

UI Music Department to present two one-act operas at the Englert

SAMANTHA GENTRY January 31, 2013

A disparate look at dysfunctional marriage sets the scene for this pair of one-act operas. Placed in New York suburbia in the 1950s, "Amelia Goes to the Ball" and "Trouble in Tahiti,"...