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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

Jan 28, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Bruno Mars accepts Album Of The Year for 24K Magic during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden.

‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ calls back to 70’s soul with a contemporary twist

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter November 17, 2021

With the release of his new album, An Evening With Silk Sonic, Bruno Mars is no longer the same romantic he was once known as. Mars has partnered up with Anderson Paak to create Silk Sonic, redefining...

Art that can be checked out is seen at the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

ICPL’s Art-to-Go collection allows the Iowa City community to take home art for free

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter November 16, 2021

Having original artwork in a space can greatly add to its ambience, but that’s not always an accessible option for everyone. The Iowa City Public Library takes a step towards accessible art with...

The new club Roxxy is shown in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

New bar Roxxy opens in downtown Iowa City

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter November 16, 2021

Iowa City boasts impressive nightlife and a loyal fanbase of Hawkeyes bent on capitalizing on it, which puts bars in high demand. A new bar, named Roxxy, has opened on 127 E. College St. to answer...

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Ask the Author: Ed Wasserman

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter November 15, 2021

Ed Wasserman is a Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Iowa and his latest book "As if by Design: How Creative Behaviors Really Evolve" came out in September. In an email interview...

Taylor Swift takes a selfie with fans at an appearance at a butterfly mural in the Gulch in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, April 25, 2019. (Alan Poizner/For The Tennessean)

Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well: The Short Film’ has fans happy, free, confused and lonely all at once

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter November 14, 2021

Last Friday, fans were gifted the original 10-minute version of the heart-wrenching breakup song they know all too well, but the real tear-jerking release came later in the day. All Too Well: The Short...

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet at the 47th Annual CMA Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn, Wednesday, Nov. 6th.  (Via OlyDrop/Sanford Myers)

Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ leaves fans reminiscent instead of heartbroken

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Hannah Pinski November 14, 2021

Taylor Swift re-recorded her saddest album this week and surprised fans with something we never could’ve expected: a happy version of Red. Swift’s second re-recording was released on Nov. 12....

Thom Nguyen performing in front of a live audience of University of Iowa students, supporters and community members at Trumpet Blossom Cafe in Iowa City on Nov. 11 2021.

Thom Nguyen and Death Bag at Trumpet Blossom Cafe

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter November 14, 2021

An experience—that’s the best word to describe Thom Nguyen and Death Bag’s show at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe. An experimentation of sound and performance took place, with novelty at the forefront...

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Hermitage Piano Trio to perform at Hancher Auditorium

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter November 11, 2021

A love of music and a passion for education — violinist Misha Keylin, cellist Sergey Antonov, and pianist Ilya Kazentsev all demonstrate those principles as members of the Hermitage Piano Trio. Critically...

The University of Iowa opera theatre program at a dress rehearsal for their show Three Decembers on Wednesday Nov. 11th, 2021 at the Coralville center for preforming arts.  Three Decembers will be showcased at the Coralville center for preforming arts Nov. 12-14th.

Three Decembers chamber opera to be performed this weekend in Coralville

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter November 11, 2021

The University of Iowa Opera Theatre will perform chamber opera Three Decembers this weekend at the Coralville Center for Performing Arts. The opera follows the relationship of fictional American...

Actors perform during a rehearsal of the play “Smile Medicine” on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. The play is written by Dakota Parobek.

UI grad written play Smile Medicine coming to E.C. Mabie stage

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter November 11, 2021

Smile Medicine will take the E.C. Mabie Theatre stage for the first time this Friday at 8 p.m., with performances through the weekend and into next week. Smile Medicine follows the character of...

ABBA is back with their new album, 'Voyage'

ABBA is back with their new album, ‘Voyage’

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter November 10, 2021

ABBA’s ability to produce classic pop songs is unparalleled. It put them at the top of the charts back in the 70s, and now, nearly 40 years since their last album, the Kings and Queens of Swedish...

University of Iowa graduate student Emmalee Hallinan performs in the act “Apapachio” during the How, Now, To Care? International Writing and Dance Performance in the Visual Arts Building atrium on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. The act is based on the written work of Diana Del Angel.

How, Now, to Care? a collaborative performance between UI dancers and writers

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter November 9, 2021

Beginning in the Visual Arts Building Atrium, How, Now, to Care? kept the entire audience on their toes while they moved from location to location for each performance of the hour long show. How,...