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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

Nom De Plume author Carmela Ciuraru visits Iowa City

EMMA MCCLATCHEY June 21, 2012

"Nom de plume," meaning "pen name" in French, is a term many are unfamiliar with today — as are many of the writers who have used one. Author Carmela Ciuraru hoped to inform readers...

FunkDaddies keeps the funk alive

EMMA MCCLATCHEY June 14, 2012

Many '60s trends have faded in the last 50 years, from bell-bottoms and beehive haircuts to such words such as "groovy." But at least one 60s-originating trend has remained relevant today,...

Beer of the Week: Weihenstephan’s Hefe Weissbier

DI STAFF June 14, 2012

In honor of the ongoing Euro 2012 soccer tournament in Eastern Europe, The Daily Iowan beer of the week is the Hefe Weissbier brewed by the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan (say that three times fast). Hefe...

Tracks from the Past: Bruce Springsteen — Born To Run

DI STAFF June 14, 2012

Bruce Springsteen has cranked out several masterpieces over the course of his nearly 40 years in the music business, but none can match the majesty of his third album. Born To Run was released in 1975,...

ICPL now offers access to free, local music

LU SHEN June 14, 2012

After years' of exploring how to promote local music, the Iowa City Public Library has found a way to showcase the city's rich musical heritage. The Public Library launched a new service called "The...

Writing festival holding workshops, readings

LU SHEN June 14, 2012

Participants in the 2012 Iowa Summer Writing Festival gathered at Beadology Iowa on Wednesday night, kicking off this year's Iowa Summer Writing Festival weekly reading event. The weekly reading offers...

Michelle Lynn performing at The Mill tonight

ELLE WIGNALL June 14, 2012

From booking to traveling to taking the stage, singer/songwriter Michelle Lynn is a self-made musician. "I book my own shows. I do every single aspect of it," she said. "There's enough...

Shakespeare in the Park gets underway on Friday

ELLE WIGNALL June 14, 2012

It has been more than 400 years since William Shakespeare's plays first lit up the London stage, and they still bring magic to stages all over the world. That magic will return to the Riverside Festival...

Free Movie Series starts with Night at the Museum on June 9

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

The Free Movie Series, sponsored by the Summer of the Arts, will start Saturday between 8:20 and 9 p.m. on the Macbride Hall lawn. The event will kick off with a showing of the film Night at the Museum,...

Bayside stops in Iowa City after rocking out for 10 years

LU SHEN June 7, 2012

After a decade of working to make it into the music industry, Bayside, a New York-based rock band, is making a fresh start. Bayside will pass through Iowa City on June 13 as a part of its national tour....

Our Art Fair analyzes Iowa Arts Festival

ELLE WIGNALL June 7, 2012

Participatory. Engaging. Perception shifting. These elements are part of what drive Hideous Beast's desire to dive further into the meaning of art while engaging people to do so as well. Hideous Beast...

PLC brings Latin American sounds to Iowa

ELLE WIGNALL June 7, 2012

When crowds requested a mixture of Latin American music from the Des Moines based high-energy band Salsa Vibe, the band members knew it was time for a side project. Their spin off of Salsa Vibe, Parranderos...

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