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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

Khaira Arby brings music from Mali to IC

JULIA JESSEN May 10, 2012

Khaira Arby's music is a fusion of styles, mixing traditional Malian sounds with the vibrant energy and youth of today. "What inspires my music is that it comes from the sounds and the music of Mali...

Tracks from the Past — Summerteeth by Wilco

DI STAFF May 10, 2012

Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco released Summerteeth in the spring of 1999. The record is this week's tracks from the past. Summerteeth is Wilco's third album. It was highly anticipated upon...

Tyrone Wells plays the Mill

JORDAN MONTGOMERY May 10, 2012

Folk-pop singer/songwriter Tyrone Wells wrote more than 80 songs for his latest album, Where We Meet, which was released on March 6. The Washington-born singer will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the...

UI’s Youth Ballet stages narrative ballet

JULIA JESSEN May 10, 2012

Polish vests, Hungarian skirts, and tutus in pink, white, black, and blue hang from the walls of Jason Schadt's office in Halsey Hall, creating a colorful collage of textiles. Schadt is the artistic coordinator...

Tracks from the Past — Summerteeth by Wilco

DI STAFF May 10, 2012

Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco released Summerteeth in the spring of 1999. The record is this week's tracks from the past. Summerteeth is Wilco's third album. It was highly anticipated upon...

Newly released book records history of Hamburg Inn No. 2

JORDAN MONTGOMERY May 3, 2012

Hamburg Inn No. 2 owner Dave Panther remembers the smell of food pouring from the exhaust fan when his family lived in the apartment above their restaurant. He remembers the clanging of pots and pans and...

Dancers from across the state perform in Coralville

JULIA JESSEN May 3, 2012

Dancers from across Iowa will flock to Coralville on Friday to showcase genres of dance ranging from ballet to Bollywood. Iowa Dance 2012: Dancing our Visions is the local celebration of National Dance...

319 Music Festival returns for third year

SAMANTHA GENTRY May 3, 2012

Local rap artist Marques Brooks is passionate about using music to inspire teenagers on the Southeast Side to succeed. The musician, better known as Marq Divine, will sing his song "Children"...

Bright Giant plays Blue Moose

JORDAN MONTGOMERY May 3, 2012

Bright Giant performs rock and roll songs that have been shaking the foundations of venues across the country since January 2009. The band will perform at the Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave., with...

UI undergrad dancers show choreography

JULIA JESSEN May 3, 2012

Dance is sparked by many moments among dancers at the University of Iowa. "I've known I wanted to dance since I was 5 years old, when I saw Riverdance on TV," said junior dance major Sarah...

New Play Festival focuses on collaboration

SAMANTHA GENTRY May 3, 2012

The directors, playwrights, designers, and actors involved in the New Play Festival work in a collaborative environment. UI second-year graduate student Katharine Sherman said she understood she would...

Beer of the Week: ApriHop IPA

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

Beer of the Week— Dogfish Head's ApriHop IPA. The ApriHop is a nontraditional IPA because it has been hit with a fruity infusion. The brew provides a great pairing of apricot and hoppy flavors, a truly...