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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

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Hancher hosts string quartets

JULIA JESSEN November 17, 2011

Two violins, a cello, and a viola come together to create a masterpiece of flowing notes, with glissandi and crescendos. These sounds will be heard in Iowa City on Friday as the American String Quartet...

A love/hate relationship with Turkey Day

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

Thanksgiving has been an annual tradition in the United States of American since the 17th century. And in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made it an official. Millions look forward to it every year...

UI theater to perform Stick Fly

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 10, 2011

Tisch Jones remembers growing up in Iowa City — especially her walks home. In her teenage years, Jones trekked across the emerald green bridge that connects the east side of campus to the west. In...

Dance alumni return, perform at UI

JULIA JESSEN November 10, 2011

Joanna Rosenthal remembers the loft in the University of Iowa's dance building, Halsey Hall. She recalls the big, old open space in the beginning of the fall or spring semesters, when sunlight shone...

One-man band to perform at Englert

JORDAN MONTGOMERY November 10, 2011

Arthur Lee Land's musical performance may create disconnect between one's eyes and one's ears. "We're doing something really different," said Katie Roche, the Englert development director....

UI students bring runway fashion to IC

CARLY HURWITZ November 10, 2011

A collection of 15 collaborative looks, such as a tuxedo-style little black dress by Theory paired with tights and heels from a local Iowa City boutique, will make up tonight's Rent the Runway fashion...

Oncologist, Writers’ Workshop alum to read at Dey House

HANNAH KRAMER November 10, 2011

Just days ago, writer Chris Adrian finished a short story to share for the first time with an Iowa City audience today. The author is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop as well as a fellow in...

Dreamwell Theatre presents Curious Savage

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 10, 2011

On a small wooden stage in the multipurpose room of the Unitarian Universalist Society, a variety of furniture creates the scene for actors who act as inpatients in a mental institution. One of these...

Beer of the week: The Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

DI STAFF November 10, 2011

'Tis the seasons here at the University of Iowa — Family Weekend has arrived. A time of lost, blacked-out siblings, dancing with moms, and celebration. The Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, that is...

Family Groove Company plays Gabe’s

DI STAFF November 10, 2011

Family Groove Company is a four-piece jam band that has been touring heavily since 2006. Though the band is based in Chicago, the foursome met in Los Angeles in 2001. The group will play at 9 p.m....

Author Sharlet to read at Prairie Lights

DI STAFF November 10, 2011

Ann Coulter declared him the stupidest journalist in America, but others have heralded him as deserving a place among the best nonfiction writers of the age. The controversial author Jeff Sharlet will...

Latin Jazz ensemble performs at the Mill

DI STAFF November 10, 2011

The University of Iowa's Jazz Series brings West African elements to a show today at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., featuring student ensembles and collaborations with professors from the jazz program. The...

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