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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

Actors perform during warmups of “England’s Splendid Daughters,” in the University of Iowa’s Theatre Building on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

Iowa Directors Festival returns, presents four unique shows

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter January 25, 2022

In the theater, behind the costumes, makeup, and bright stage lights are long hours of rehearsal and relationships built over time — a community. The University of Iowa’s theater program is...

Student Ella Davis poses for a portrait with her art on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. This piece was done in collaboration with Trumpet Studio member Sara Lyons.

Student Spotlight: First-year artist Ella Davis creates artwork inspired by trumpet music

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter January 25, 2022

First-year student Ella Davis isn’t afraid to combine art forms — their latest work consists of mixed-media art pieces inspired by trumpet music. A double major in art and English and creative...

Contributed photo of author Jennine Capó Crucet.

Local Libraries LIT invites author Jennine Capó Crucet to speak on race, gender, and immigration

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter January 24, 2022

The Local Libraries LIT, or Listen, Initiate, Talk program, has held virtual events featuring authors since 2020. So far, the event has hosted attendees to interact with published authors, including...

Jan 8, 2017; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; Lily Collins arrives for the 74th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY NETWORK

Emily in Paris season 2 mirrors the mediocrity of its debut season

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter January 23, 2022

Many avid Netflix users were unhappy with the decision to renew Netflix original Emily in Paris after canceling other shows like Julie and the Phantoms and On My Block. Disappointingly, season two...

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UI creatives make short film inspired by Museum of Natural History’s Mammal Hall

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter January 20, 2022

The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History in MacBride Hall has become the scene of a recent short film: Mammal Hall, which combines dance and sound into a visual and cinematic experience for...

Contributed photo of Beverly Mead.

‘Mama Mead’ finds family on the stage

Parker Jones, Arts Editor January 20, 2022

Ever since Beverly Mead began performing in community theater over 50 years ago, her career revolved around one theme — family.  Originally from Marcus, Iowa, she moved to Iowa City in 1983,...

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Hancher’s ‘An Officer and A Gentleman’ delivers almost everything you could want in a musical

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter January 20, 2022

Based on the Oscar-winning film of the same name, An Officer and a Gentleman is filled with classic 80s hits as it explores a young man’s journey when he enters the U.S. Navy’s Officer Training...

A demolition notice paper can be seen on the outside of the building where The Mill was formerly located in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

The Mill set for demolition, plans for new arts venue in motion

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter January 18, 2022

What was once a beloved establishment of music and art on Burlington Street is now trashed with broken glass, crushed beer cans, and empty bags of chips – and is soon set for demolition. But the...

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The Lumineers’ newest album ‘Brightside’ will brighten your week

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter January 17, 2022

The Lumineers, best known for their platinum song "Ho Hey", have a remarkably unique sound. Their haunting lyrics paired with lively instrumentals make their music feel like a campfire song — littered...

Contributed photo of Mark Prins.

Ask the Author: Mark Prins

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter January 17, 2022

Mark Prins is a recent graduate of the University of Iowa Writers Workshop. Following his graduation he went on to teach for a year at UI. Prins' new novel The Latinist loosely parallels the Latin...

Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, September 20th, 2020.

Hancher, IIHR cancel 2022 ‘The Big Splash!’ festival

Parker Jones, Arts Editor January 13, 2022

A free two-day outdoor festival set for August 2022 has been canceled by Hancher Auditorium, IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering, and the City of Iowa City.  The event, titled The Big Splash! had...

Iowa City resident Angelia Mahaney demonstrates how to use a sound board at a DJ open house in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Mahaney is a part of the collective Femme Decks which hosted the event. Femme Decks aims to inspire women and minority groups to become active in the digitally manipulated music community.

Iowa City DJ collective Femme Decks combats exclusivity in electronic music

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter December 14, 2021

In the world of electronic music making — an area dominated by straight white men — FemmeDecks is an Iowa City based collective that aims to empower women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. Femmedecks...