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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

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...

Musician Lana Del Rey performed at Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.

Review | Lana Del Rey’s new album is a beautiful and melancholic exploration of experience, love, and life

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

An emotional and intimate journey that recounts past experiences and reflects on life and love, Lana Del Rey’s ninth studio album “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” was...

Hailey Whitters sings during her concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Hailey Whitters sells out ‘Raised’ tour performance at Wildwood

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

Hailey Whitters took to the stage Thursday at the Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City to a sold-out show during the last weekend of her “Raised” tour. Cowboy boot heels clicked...

Filmscene is seen on April 15, 2020.

Obermann Center symposium’s ‘Frequências’ film festival explores Afro-Brazilian cinema

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter April 2, 2023

The door of no return; the reinvention of belonging; Blackness in Brazil; these topics and more were the focus of this year’s Obermann Humanities Symposium. Presented in Iowa City by the Obermann...

A drum kit sits at Gabe’s during a Titus Andronicus performance in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2023.

Titus Andronicus tears up stage at Gabe’s

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 31, 2023

Rock band Titus Andronicus played an electrifying set at Gabe’s in downtown Iowa City Wednesday night.  Titus Andronicus has been on a world tour since the beginning of February, performing at...

Hailey Whitters sings during her concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Photos: Hailey Whitters at Wildwood

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist March 31, 2023

Rising country star Hailey Whitters performed at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30. She was born in Iowa and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Whitters' newest...

Concert goers gather outside Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Waves Dance Competition at the Englert will make waves in national dance industry and local scene

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 29, 2023

Whether it’s out in the community or on the stage, the Waves Dance Competition aims to live up to its name in Iowa City. From March 31 to April 2, the Englert Theatre will host the Waves Dance...

February 10, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Wayne Shorter accepts the award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for Emanon by The Wayne Shorter Quartet at the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. Mandatory

‘Children of the Light Trio’ set to play Hancher in commemorative performance

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 28, 2023

An evening of extraordinary jazz music awaits all those who will attend the Children of the Light trio — previously known as the “Wayne Shorter Quartet” — performance on Thursday at Hancher...

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Student Spotlight: MFA student converses with former self to reflects on growth as an artist

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 28, 2023

When Barry Phipps started working toward his Master of Fine Arts in photography at the University of Iowa, he decided to pick up right where he left off after he graduated with his bachelor’s in...

Winterland performs at the Summer of the Arts in the Spring event at the Englert Theater on Sunday, March 26 2023.

Summer of the Arts in the Spring at the Englert raises the roof for arts community funding

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 28, 2023

From the Old West to underground bars to summer road trips, Iowa City’s local bands took audiences on an eclectic trip through time and sound in a show of support for Summer of the Arts. The...

Photo contributed by Christopher Harris

Afro-Brazilian film to take center stage in ‘Frequências,’ 2023 Obermann Humanities Symposium

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 28, 2023

“Expect the unexpected” is what professor Cris Lira of the University of Georgia said about the Obermann Humanities Symposium, “Frequências: Contemporary Afro-Brazilian Cinema & the Black...

Beach Bunny performs at the Englert Theatre as part of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Friday, March 8, 2022. One more round of musical performances can be seen Saturday at Big Grove Brewery, Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Riverside Theatre, Englert Theatre, and Gabe's. Literature events can be seen Saturday at FilmScene at The Chauncey, PS1 Close House, Prairie Lights, The Tuesday Agency, and Iowa City Public Library.

Mission Creek Festival to bring flood of artistry to Iowa City

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor March 28, 2023

With the cold Iowa City winters finally turning to spring, the Englert Theatre is inviting musicians from across the country to perform and speak at this year’s Mission Creek Festival. From April...