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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Arts Council offers Folk Arts Grant to Iowan organizations

Vaishnavi Kolluru, Arts Reporter October 30, 2022

Iowa is home to a variety of forms of folk art, such as pottery, spinning, and sculpting. These art forms play an important role not only in equipping people with valuable skills, but also in holding...

Singer and guitarist Dana Foote, a member of Sir Chloe, performs at a concert hosted by Scope Productions on the Old Capital lawn on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

Sir Chloe plays on Pentacrest for UI Homecoming concert

Ariana Lessard, Assistant Arts Editor October 30, 2022

Sir Chloe performed on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest for this year’s free homecoming concert on Oct. 28. The event was hosted by UI student music organization, SCOPE Productions. As the...

Night Moves lead singer Josh Pelant plays the guitar during a performance at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Night Moves rocks Gabe’s with final performance of tour

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter October 28, 2022

On Thursday night, Gabe’s filled with people swaying and head-banging to indie rock band Night Moves. A small mosh pit gathered in front of the stage to enjoy the music, while other people relaxed...

Night Moves lead singer Josh Pelant performs a guitar solo during a performance at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Photos: Night Moves at Gabe’s

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist October 28, 2022

Minneapolis band Night Moves performed at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. The Band consisted of John Pelant (lead singer), Mickey Alfano (bass), Mark Hanson (Drums), and Mark Ritsema...

UI professors travel to Trinidad and Tobago for dance festival

UI professors travel to Trinidad and Tobago for dance festival

Parker Jones, Arts Editor October 27, 2022

Movement, emotion, music, and spectacular visuals are only some of the aspects of dance showcased through the University of Iowa dance department and will soon take the stage far from Iowa City. From...

Review | Netflix’s ‘The School for Good and Evil’ is beautiful but forgettable

Review | Netflix’s ‘The School for Good and Evil’ is beautiful but forgettable

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter October 26, 2022

I stayed up late on Oct. 17, curling up with a blanket and a bowl of popcorn to watch one of my favorite book series come alive on screen, hardly able to contain my excitement. At the same time, considering...

Contributed photo of the University of Iowa Ensemble and Faculty Percussion concert contributed by Dan Moore.

UI Percussion Program’s Iowa Fall Percussion Concert to showcase diversity of percussion sound

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporters October 26, 2022

The Voxman Music Building concert hall will soon echo with the beating of drums, humming of cymbals, and the sounds of everyday objects transforming into musical instruments. This year’s annual Iowa...

Photo taken by Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY.

Review | ‘Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon’ soars alongside original series

Parker Jones, Arts Editor October 25, 2022

Sitting down to watch the finale of Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, I had a moment of eerie deja vu as I unwillingly remembered how poorly the last Game of Thrones finale went. The last episode...

Photo taken by Mark Hedrick.

Clay Aiken to host ‘Wheel of Fortune’ live at Hancher

Parker Jones, Arts Editor October 25, 2022

Spinning the wheel, answering puzzles, and winning cash — the classic game show “Wheel of Fortune” will energize Hancher Auditorium audience members Wednesday night. Currently on a tour around...

Contributed photo from Adam Soto.

Ask the Author | Adam Soto

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 25, 2022

Adam Soto is an author, high school English teacher, and Web Editor for American Short Fiction — a literary journal in Austin, Texas. His second novel, “Concerning Those Who Have Fallen Asleep:...

Artist Omer Sanan sits on a bench in the Pedestrian Mall and sketches people as the pass by in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

From scalpels to sketches, retired surgeon and artist Omer Sanan shares his story in all its colors

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter October 25, 2022

Surgeon-turned-artist Omer Sanan stands with an overflowing portfolio in his left hand. He wears a Van Gogh sweatshirt and sets tortoiseshell bifocals on his head. On  Oct. 23, Omer Sanan shared his...

Pumpkins are seen at Wilson’s Apple Orchard on Oct. 13. Wilson’s Apple Orchard is one of the three locations pumpkins were acquired.

Pumpkin patch showdown: Three pumpkin-picking experiences around Iowa City

Ellie Heeren, Arts Reporter October 25, 2022

Apple cider, fall-spiced donuts, and local pumpkin patches: It is officially time for autumn’s classic activities and traditions. Having the most authentic fall experience and finding the best pumpkin...