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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

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Mates of State takes over for Ra Ra Riot

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

SCOPE's concert featuring Ra Ra Riot and Mates of State will only feature the second band's performance tonight. Ra Ra Riot backed out of the show becuase of "vocal issues and illness among the...

Holiday orchestra concert tour hits IC

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 17, 2011

Scott Leonard, a member of the a cappella group Rockapella, remembers when he was a kid looking forward to watching the Boston Pops Christmas Special every year on TV. Now, for the first time, Leonard,...

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...

Q&A: C.A.B. Comedy student Tom Garland

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa student Tom Garland, a journalism major, and asked him about the upcoming Campus Activities Board Student Comedy Showcase, in which he will be the host,...

Tracks from the Past: Pixies’ Doolittle

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

On June 1, 1989, 28 days before I was born, the Pixies released the album Doolittle, which featured the gem "Here Comes Your Man." Today, the song is just as accessible as it was when it came...

Beer of the week: Samuel Smith Imperial Stout

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

This week's beer of the week is the Samuel Smith Imperial Stout. The stout is brewed in Tadcaster, England, at the Samuel Smith Brewery. The brew is 7 percent alcohol by volume, but the alcohol taste...

Trevor Hall plays the Mill

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

Trevor Hall, who played at the venue last year, will return to the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., at 8 p.m. today to play from his new album, Everything, Everytime, Everywhere. Admission is $12 in advance...

Greg Brown comes to the Englert

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

American folk music will take the stage at the Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St. Greg Brown, one of the country's most well-known folk musicians, will bring his highly regarded musical talent to...

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...

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