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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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The Roast of Iowa City was hosted by The Little Village Magazine at ReUnion Brewery in Iowa City on Sunday Oct. 8, 2023.

The Roast of Iowa City proves IC, ‘Greatest Small City for the Arts’ doesn’t take itself too seriously

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter October 9, 2023

An entry in the Iowa City Police Log social media page portrays the city in a nutshell: “White male in Hawkeye shirt, white shorts, vomiting on church.”  It was one of many entries, which are...

Rapper Swae Lee performs during University of Iowa Homecoming on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Rapper Swae Lee takes the stage at packed UI Homecoming concert

Will Bower, Arts Reporter October 7, 2023

Despite the chilly fall weather, at least a thousand University of Iowa students and Iowa City residents stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the Pentacrest Friday to see rapper Swae Lee perform. Lee is...

A fan walks into Riverside Theatre during the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on the second day of the Mission Creek Festival on April 7, 2023.

IC theater companies pave the way to draw in actors from out of state

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter October 5, 2023

While New York City is historically the hub for aspiring actors, two of Iowa City’s theater companies strive to provide work for theater artists and growing the city’s professional scene. Riverside...

The outside of the James Theatre is seen on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022.

Carmen Christopher’s debut tour will bring him back home

Stella Shipman, Arts Editor October 4, 2023

Los Angeles-based comedian, writer and actor, Carmen Christopher, will perform Oct. 6 at the James Theater on his debut national tour. As a University of Iowa alum, Christopher’s visit to Iowa City...

Wilco's Solid Sound Festival at Mass MoCA, fan karaoke set on Friday, June 28, 2019, broadcast live on WFUV.

Review | ‘Cousin’ returns Wilco to their soft rock roots with the perfect autumn album

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Marking their 13th studio album, Chicago-based alt-rock band Wilco released their newest project on Sept. 29. “Cousin” is a welcome return to their most iconic music with hits that are sure to...

The band Early Girl performs at Gabe’s on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. They played songs from their 2023 album “Lovers Out To Pasture,” as well as their new song, “Evil Head.”

Iowa City princess-punk band Early Girl makes music for all

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Texas-born artist Aaron Longoria missed out on an “angsty-punk-teen” phase in their adolescence, but Iowa City’s live music scene led them to create the princess-punk band, Early Girl. During...

Daydreams Comics Owner Zach Power hands out comic books and graphic novels on National Comic Book Day at Daydreams Comics in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

IC comic book community stays persistent amid national sales lag

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Behind the tinted windows facing East Washington Street live countless stories of inhuman strength, scheming villains, and endless cultural icons. Despite its unassuming exterior, thousands upon thousands...

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Review | Wes Anderson’s filmmaking flare shines in new short film

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Wes Anderson’s latest filmmaking experiment is not only impressive from a technical perspective but also keeps the humanity of his other work. “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” debuted...

A projector runs during the premiere of The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop’s feature film, Lost In The In-between: Graduating Into 2020, at the Chauncey at FilmScene in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The film follows five Iowa graduates as they find their place in the world post graduation during a global pandemic.

10 movies to watch this fall

Anupama Choudhury, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

It’s almost “Gilmore Girls” and “Red (Taylor’s Version)” pumpkin spice season. The trees are on the brink of changing color and the local thrift stores have started stocking up on Halloween...

Students in the University of Iowa's Department of Dance perform in a dress rehearsal for the Faculty/Graduate Concert in Space Place Theater on Tuesday, Feb 5., 2019.

Renovations to Space Place Theater improve experiences for audience and performers

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

While students may congregate in North Hall on the University of Iowa campus for classes or activities, they may also be drawn to the recently renovated Space Place Theater, where various performances...

Performers and artist(s) at a music and dance event called Arts in the Alley hosted by ArtiFactory.

IC artists defy physical, artistic boundaries of alley

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter October 2, 2023

On an average day, the alley connecting North Dubuque Street and North Linn Street in Iowa City is occupied by a few cars parked at the Methodist church, a trash can ready for emptying, and dried leaves...

Caleb Rainey, who goes by "The Negro Artist," performs a poem during a Slam-O-Vision event at Public Space One in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. The Slam-O-Vision event is a global poetry slam taking place in worldwide UNESCO Cities of Literature. Rainey will go on to the international competition after winning first place in the event.

Caleb Rainey to represent Iowa City in global poetry slam competition

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter October 2, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 2, Iowa City became host to ten poets from across the state who traveled to compete in the annual SlamoVision poetry competition, which has been held for the past five years. SlamoVision...