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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Big city theater enthusiast rediscovers passion in Iowa City

Big city theater enthusiast rediscovers passion in Iowa City

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter October 18, 2021

For Lisa Kelly, the theater is home. For the last eight years, Kelly has worked with graduate students at the University of Iowa, helping them learn presentation and networking skills and prepare for...

Candace Chong Mui Ngam poses for a portrait near the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Ask the Author: Candace Chong Mui Ngam

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter October 18, 2021

Candace Chong Mui Ngam is an award-winning playwright from Hong Kong, China, and a current writer-in-residence in the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program. Her works include Wild Boar,...

Artwork is displayed during Beadology’s 10th Annual Bead Challenge Exhibit on Oct. 15, 2021. All artists were given the same materials to incorporate into their piece.

Beadology holds 10th Annual Bead Challenge

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 17, 2021

As the University of Iowa’s Homecoming parade marched down the street, inside Beadology on Washington Street, the 10th-annual Bead Challenge was being held. Owned by sisters and UI alums Karen...

Lead singer Frank Lopes Jr. douses himself in water to cool himself during a Hobo Johnson concert at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 14 2021. Hobo Johnson has been touring their newest record, “Hobo Johnson Alienates His Fanbase,” which was released on Aug. 1, 2021. (Cecilia Shearon/The Daily Iowan)

Hobo Johnson & The LoveMakers take on the Iowa City bar scene

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter October 15, 2021

Yesterday’s Hobo Johnson & The LoveMakers concert drew in a line of fans that could be seen halfway up Washington Street by 5:30 p.m. With a collection of poetry, funk, folk and rap music, Hobo Johnson...

Art history books are seen at the UI Art Library in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (Rachel Wagner/The Daily Iowan)

Changes to the UI art history major enables students to explore global and interdisciplinary connections

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 15, 2021

For the first since the 1920s, the University of Iowa’s School of Art and Art History has added a new track to the Art History major track. Before, the only major track was the Iowa Idea, which did...

A member of SCOPE Productions is shown hanging up flyers around Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. (Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

SCOPE suits up to host Tobi Loui and Berhana at UI homecoming

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor October 14, 2021

Every year during University of Iowa’s homecoming weekend, a group of music loving students congregate to plan a free, outdoor concert for the people of Iowa City. Tonight, the students — better...

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Goldpark to bring new indie-rock sound to Iowa City

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 14, 2021

Alternative, rock, indie, and pop — Goldpark’s genre is one that many can enjoy, and they’re bringing it to Iowa City this weekend. On Oct. 15, Nashville-based alternative-rock band Goldpark will...

University of Iowa student Brian Niles practices during a Queer Horror Festival rehearsal at the MacVey Theatre at the University of Iowa on Wednesday Oct. 13, 2021.

UI Theatre celebrate LGBTQ+ identities with Queer Horror Festival

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 13, 2021

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts will present its first Queer Horror Festival this weekend — a production showcasing five short theatrical pieces written and directed entirely by LGBTQ+...

UI Dance Department to celebrate 40th anniversary at Dance Gala 2021

UI Dance Department to celebrate 40th anniversary at Dance Gala 2021

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 12, 2021

More than 40 students will perform in Hancher Auditorium’s Strauss Recital Hall this coming week to celebrate 40 years of the Dance Gala. Since the Dance Gala’s origin in 1981, the event has...

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Ask the Author: Maggie Shipstead

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor October 11, 2021

Maggie Shipstead is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and New York Times-bestselling author of novels Great Circle, Astonish Me, and Seating Arrangements. Her novel, Great Circle, was recently...

Actors Monté J. Howell, Felipe Barbosa Bombonato, and 	Dakari Harleston perform Our Lady of 121st St. at the dress rehearsal in the University of Iowa Theatre Building on Oct. 5, 2021. Our Lady of 121st St. is a dark comedy play centralized around old friends reuniting.

‘Our Lady of 121st Street’ cast and crew shine, script falters

Jenna Post, Arts Editor October 10, 2021

This Friday, the University of Iowa Theatre Department kicked off the return of in-person mainstage productions with a live performance of Our Lady of 121st Street. The play follows the stories of...

Perform Our Lady of 121st St. at the dress rehearsal in the University of Iowa Theatre Building on Oct. 5, 2021. Our Lady of 121st St. is a dark comedy play centralized around old friends reuniting.

UI Theatre’s mainstage season to open with Our Lady of 121st Street

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 6, 2021

After 18 months unable to hold fully in-person mainstage performances, E.C. Mabie Theatre is opening doors to an audience eager to see live theater again — this time with the play, Our Lady of 121st...