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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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Audience members file into Englert Theatre during day three of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Rainn Wilson to speak at Englert Theatre

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 26, 2023

Rainn Wilson will host an evening at The Englert Theatre on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Wilson is best known for his Emmy-award-winning comedic role as Dwight Schrute on “The Office,” but he is also a podcaster,...

Siyeon Kim, Rachel Kobernick, Nathan Brown, and Jordan McCready perform during a dress rehearsal of the opera “The Great Flood” at the Voxman Music Building on Monday, April 24, 2023. Nathan Felix is the composer of the opera and it will premiere at the Stanley Museum of Art on Thursday, April 27.

Stanley Museum to host Nathan Felix’s immersive opera ‘The Great Flood’

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

Angelic voices will rise above trembling violins and envelop the audience gathering in the galleries of the Stanley Museum of Art this week. Nathan Felix will present “The Great Flood” on Thursday...

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre building is seen on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Review | UI Theatre Department’s ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’ is an honest depiction of hope and recovery

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

A stage hung with picture frames, set with a chandelier of photographs and a cluttered kitchen table, and a screen in front of which a woman reclines in an armchair knitting. This is how “Ugly Lies...

A University of Iowa student dances at North Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

Graduating dance seniors to hold compelling capstone project concert

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

This year’s Bachelor of Fine Arts dance concert will feature nine graduating seniors’ final works at the University of Iowa. The concert will take place at Space Place Theater located in North...

Billie Eilish sang above the crowd on a lift at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. on April 23, 2022.

Recap | Coachella 2023 combined famous artists, interesting outfits, and drama for a sensational music festival

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

With over 150 artists scheduled to play, this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was one of the largest of all time. From the two weekends of the festival from April 14-23, some of the...

The piece titled “Una Coz En Mi Cabeza” is shown in the back room at the Los Performers by artist Juan Correa gallery at Public Space One on Friday, April 21, 2023. The gallery hours are Friday from 4-6 pm and Saturday from 12-3 pm. The final day of the show will be Friday, April 28, 2023. (Averi Coffee/The Daily Iowan)

Public Space One hosts Juan Correa’s ‘Los Performers’ exhibit in North Gallery

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

Juan Correa was born in Bogota, Columbia, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. In his “Los Performers” exhibit, Correa said he explores his experiences and interactions with American...

Country singer Justin Moore performs during his "You, Me, & Whiskey" tour at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The tour promotes Moore's newest album, "Stray Dog," which will be released May 5.

Country music scene of Iowa City highlights community engagement

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

Iowa City is an arts beacon sandwiched between miles of corn fields and pig farms — seemingly the perfect location for country music. Live performances dwell at the heart of Iowa City. Some upcoming...

Natalie Krzeski plays the cello during a dress rehearsal of the opera “The Great Flood” at the Voxman Music Building on Monday, April 24, 2023. Nathan Felix is the composer of the opera and it will premiere Thursday, April 27.

Photos: ‘The Great Flood’ dress rehearsal

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 24, 2023

Composer Nathan Felix hosted a dress rehearsal for his immersive opera 'The Great Flood' at the Voxman Music Building on Monday, April 24. The immersive opera includes movements from the performers,...

Country singer Justin Moore performs during his "You, Me, & Whiskey" tour at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The tour promotes Moore's newest album, "Stray Dog," which will be released May 5.

Photos: Justin Moore performs at Xtream Arena

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 22, 2023

Country music artist Justin Moore performed at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday. Moore’s performance was part of his, “You, Me, & Whiskey” tour promoting his new album, “Stray Dog,”...

Country music artist Kylie Morgan performs at Elray’s Live and Dive in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Photos: Kylie Morgan performs at Elray’s Live and Dive

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 22, 2023

Country music artist Kylie Morgan performed at Elray's Live and Dive in Iowa City on Saturday. The performance is part of Morgan's Independent with You Tour. Morgan is an Oklahoma native who was placed...

Prairie Lights is seen in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.

Ask The Author | Eileen Myles

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter April 20, 2023

Eileen Myles is a poet, novelist, and art journalist whose work has become a touchstone for the identity-fluid internet age. They graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Boston in 1971 and...

Members the 501st Legion with the Mandalorian who made a appearance. Sarasota's Selby Public Library's annual pop-culture, SRQCon convention returned after a COVID-related hiatus for the past couple of years. The event featured panels on things like Dungeons and Dragons and Vikings; trivia and gaming; crafts and scavenger hunts; and, of course, a big cosplay contest. The event was free for all-ages. Vendors were selling their wares. For more information about the Selby Public Library located at, 1331 1st St., Sarasota, visit scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/srqcon-2022. Sar Srqcon 13

Review | ‘The Mandalorian’ returns for season 3 with fantastic characters, great battles, and heartfelt stories

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter April 20, 2023

While it is filled with action and adventure, “The Mandalorian” focuses just as heavily on the importance of family and love in its thrilling season 3. The return of “The Mandalorian” for...