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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Artists create Iowa-themed art to celebrate the state’s 175th anniversary

Jenna Post, Arts Editor December 14, 2021

To celebrate the 175th anniversary of Iowa’s statehood, the Annals of Iowa — a quarterly published history magazine — will unveil a special edition in collaboration with the Iowa Arts Council...

Ask the Author: Nickolas Butler

Ask the Author: Nickolas Butler

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter December 13, 2021

Nickolas Butler attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an undergraduate student and the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop as a graduate student. Butler is also the author of internationally...

Students rehearse for the Collaborative Performance at the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

UI ‘Collaborative Performance’ expanded the creativity of students through partnership

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 12, 2021

In the world of performing arts, creativity is key. At the University of Iowa, the “Collaborative Performance” course allows upper-level performing arts students to showcase their individual style...

The City Circle Theatre Company performed the musical Matilda in a dress rehearsal at the Coralville Center for the Preforming Arts in Coralville, Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

City Circle’s ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ presented a beautiful set and a believable cast

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter December 12, 2021

From an admired children’s book, to a beloved childhood movie, to a show-stopping Broadway production, Matildahas always held a special place in the world of entertainment. This weekend, City Circle...

The marquee outside of the Englert theatre is shown with Mandolin Orange headlining on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Englert Theatre announces 2021 Mission Creek lineup

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor December 10, 2021

Over 50 musicians, writers, artists, and community events are part of Englert Theatre’s 2021 Mission Creek lineup. The music, literature, and art festival is set for April 7-9, and its selection...

Promotional photo for She Kills Monsters, a virtual play put on by the Iowa City Community Theater. Contributed

Iowa City Community Theatre presents virtual take on ‘She Kills Monsters’

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter December 9, 2021

Fairies, elves, TikTok dances, and Pokemon Go — Iowa City Community Theatre’s newest performance combines new tech with classic Dungeons & Dragons lore in a familiar Zoom format. On Dec....

3D Design Junction presented minimalist furniture designs by UI students and faculty

3D Design Junction presented minimalist furniture designs by UI students and faculty

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter December 9, 2021

The 3D Design Junction transformed the Drewelowe Gallery of the Visual Art Building into a colorful, yet simple, art exhibition, full of handmade furniture by University of Iowa staff and students...

The Voxman Music Building is seen on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

UI Trumpet Studio to present unique holiday performance, ‘Inside Out’

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter December 8, 2021

The University of Iowa Trumpet Studio will perform its annual holiday concert this Friday, experimenting with the performances in a unique way. Trumpet Studio members learned each holiday song by...

Audience members applaud Blake Shaw and Dan Padley as they perform outside Goosetown Cafe on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2020. Guests watched from their tables outside as others gathered within the street to listen.

The Northside Concert Series looks to expand for the 2022 performances

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 7, 2021

As the year draws to a close and weather grows colder, Iowa City's Summer of the Arts is already looking toward its titular season. The nonprofit's Northside Concert series has been successful...

Samm Yu poses for a portrait on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

Student Spotlight: Freshman Samm Yu pushes for social change in the photography industry

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 7, 2021

University of Iowa student Samm Yu has seen issues plaguing the photography industry and set out to solve them. The first-year noted that a distinct lack of representation, limited accessibility,...

The book "We the Interwoven" is seen at the University of Iowa Main Library on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.

Ask the Author — Writers of ‘We the Interwoven: An Anthology of Bicultural Iowa’

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter December 6, 2021

Sarah Elgatian, Eyad Said, and Shalini Jasti are writers for the book series We the Interwoven: An Anthology of Bicultural Iowa, a series from emerging authors who have witnessed or gone through immigration...

Jeremy Swanston poses next to his award winner poster, "Say Their Names," in his office at the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on Dec. 3, 2021. Swanston believes that his piece of art would "bring some sort of awareness to this cause," as it was his original motivation.

UI graphic design program head wins award for Black Lives Matter poster

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter December 6, 2021

Art and design have the power to inspire social change. Jeremy Swanston knows this and aims to use his art to motivate others to take action. Swanston is an associate professor of graphic design...