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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

Iowa Partnership in the Arts debuts In the Night

JESSICA CARBINO November 11, 2010

Lights are dimmed dark with spotlights floating around different square feet of the stage, and the audience catches glimpses of characters dressed in masks or top hats carrying canes. Newspapers are scattered...

Author explores America’s fascination with Latin America

JESSICA CARBINO November 10, 2010

David Winner normally works on his writing at his New York home in the office he shares with his wife. But when an idea hits, the 46-year-old is ready to capture it, no matter where he is. This was exactly...

Iowa musician to perform at the Englert

LAURA WILLIS November 10, 2010

Individuals crowd inches away from Chris Ford as he swiftly moves his fingers across a keyboard. Some watch in awe, while others appear confused by the musician's obscure dance movements. As the chorus...

Rocker sings about life in the food industry

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 9, 2010

For musician Ben Weaver, mirepoix isn't just a culinary term for the mixture of celery, carrots, and onions. It's also the name of his newest album, Mirepoix & Smoke, which is based on the artist's...

CD Review: Kid Cudi

EVAN CLARK November 9, 2010

*** out of ***** When we first became acquainted with Kid Cudi, right off the bat we got the vibe that the guy is relatively reclusive. But the lonely stoner persona was the backbone of his charm, and...

Kate Nash comes to Englert

ERIC HAWKINSON November 8, 2010

Kate Nash was like most teenagers when she first discovered music. Loathing school and finding herself amid changes, music became the first place for her to take solace at during her "awkward"...

Marching to a different beat

ALYSSA MARIE HARN November 8, 2010

An explosion of upbeat music fills the room as a group of 22 dancers, trumpet players, acrobats, drummers, and stilt-walkers march onto the stage and start to perform. A variety of musical influences,...

Comedy and classical music combine in Hancher performance

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 5, 2010

A certified lunatic who has been married 17 times and has 47 children — or so the known master of exaggeration says — is a multitalented performer. Acrobat, comedian, storyteller, musician, magician,...

Rock band brings energetic show to the Blue Moose

EVAN CLARK November 5, 2010

A lot has changed in the last decade for CKY, the skateboarding metal band hailing from West Chester, Pa. After parting ways with original members to switch up its lineup, the group is currently on...

Sarah Cram and the Derelicts perform its old country sound on Friday

ERIC HAWKINSON November 4, 2010

It doesn’t take much to inspire the musicians of Sarah Cram and the Derelicts. The band looks no further than its surroundings to create songs that resonate deeply with its listeners. “Similar to...

Wakey!Wakey! performs indie-pop sound on Saturday

LAURA WILLIS November 4, 2010

Mike Grubbs is in a rush. He has been on the run since 9 a.m., hastily getting ready for the drive to Canada for the start of Wakey!Wakey!’s November tour. This lifestyle vaguely resembles that of 10...

Jack’s Mannequin performs for pediatric cancer

HANNAH KRAMER November 4, 2010

A young person who overcomes leukemia is an inspiration to those struggling with the disease. That inspiration becomes even stronger when a young singer/songwriter dealing with the crippling sickness uses...