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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

Phoebe Bridgers performs during the fourth day of the Hinterland music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2022.

Review | Boygenius’ new album is THE record

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor April 11, 2023

When indie-rock supergroup Boygenius formed by Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker announced they were releasing a new album on March 31 titled “The Record,” I’ll admit I was a bit...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.

Iowa City Public Library hosts events for National Poetry Month geared at teens

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter April 11, 2023

Libraries are fundamental to the culture of any city, and the Iowa City Public Library prides itself on reflecting its community and engaging the public with reading. This month, its mission is no...

Contributed photo of Ivy Jewell.

Student Spotlight: Ceramics student explores family history and memory through variety of mediums

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter April 11, 2023

Through the exploration of her family tree, Ivy Jewell created a deeply nostalgic and quiet art gallery. Ivy Jewell is a ceramics student receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of...

Photo contributed by David Gompper.

Contemporary music festival to bring international collaboration to Iowa

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 11, 2023

The Voxman Music Building will soon be filled with a diverse selection of Israeli compositions that tell powerful stories and bring Israel to the forefront of modern music. The Festival of Contemporary...

Singer and guitarist Kevin Morby and saxophonist Cochemea Gastelum perform on stage during a Kevin Morby concert at Englert, in Iowa City, during the Mission Creek Festival on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Mission Creek Festival 2023 transforms Iowa City in celebration of music and literature

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor April 11, 2023

Downtown Iowa City tends to be fairly lively as the weather starts to warm, with students and families walking and exploring the city streets. This year’s Mission Creek Festival — which...

Kristina Ratkawski and Andrew Cole perform during a dress rehearsal of Angel Street in the Trinity Episcopal Church building on Monday, April 3, 2023. The show will open in the Artifactory Building on Saturday, April 15.

Dreamwell Theatre to present production of ‘Angel Street,’ play that defined gaslighting

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 10, 2023

The term “gaslighting” is popular in social discourse, typically used in the contexts of political campaigns or toxic relationships. This weekend, the roots of this term will see the light. Dreamwell...

Flags stand in the art gallery during the Art For Ukraine fundraiser in Iowa City on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Photos: Art For Ukraine fundraiser

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist April 9, 2023

Fatima Zima, an artist from Ukraine, hosted an Art For Ukraine fundraiser in Iowa City on Thursday. All proceeds from the art gallery will go to humanitarian aid in Kharkiv, Ukraine. A total of 9 paintings...

Festival goers watch McKinley Dixon perform during the Mission Creek Festival at Gabe's in Iowa City on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Dixon is a conscious hip hop and jazz rap artist.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival Day Three

Local musicians took the stage across Iowa City venues during the third and final day of the Mission Creek Festival on Saturday, April 8, 2023. In its 18th year, the three-day festival continues to...

Sudan Archives performs during a concert in Englert Theatre in Iowa City on the second day of the Mission Creek Festival on April 7, 2023.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival Day Two

Matt Sindt, Emily Nyberg, and Shuntaro Kawasaki April 8, 2023

Local musicians took the stage across Iowa City venues during the second day of the Mission Creek Festival on Friday. In it's 18th year, the three-day festival continues to celebrate music and literature...

Photo contributed by Dakota Roberts.

Student Spotlight: Graphic design student explores digital art by subverting expectations with fake corner store

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter April 6, 2023

“Boys’ Tears,” “Magic Mushrooms,” “Fresh Can of Bullshit,” and “Dumb Bitch Juice” were all products available for purchase at one graphic design student’s recent exhibit. Dakota...

Tyler, The Creator performed during the Forecastle Festival at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 29, 2022.

Review | Tyler, The Creator’s new deluxe album intimately explores privacy, fame, and sexuality

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter April 6, 2023

With new lyrics stepping away from previous personas, Tyler, The Creator explores themes of privacy, fame, and sexuality in his latest album. Tyler released the deluxe version of his 2021 album “CALL...

Willow Creek Theater Co. presented Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Regen Kuker. This play was preformed on Thursday the 9th through Sunday the 12th. The play follows a young woman Tilly who seems to attract everyone she meets until her melancholy goes away and her connections change.

Exploring the thriving local theater scene in Iowa City

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

Local theaters are booming in Iowa City through collaborations, new building openings, and an exciting season of shows. Riverside Theatre, Willow Creek Theatre, Iowa City Community Theatre, and...