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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

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Two months after original performance date, Shakespeare in the Park goes virtual

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor August 5, 2020

In Lower City Park, there stands a miniature, Elizabethan-style amphitheater, which has served as an outdoor stage for Riverside Theater’s free “Shakespeare in the Park” performances since 2000....

Cars parked on the lawn for the Summer of Arts free movie series, adapted as a drive-in due to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 brings back vintage drive-in movie experience

Kathryn Raver, Arts Reporter August 4, 2020

Since 2005, moviegoers have sprawled out across the Pentacrest lawn every summer to watch a film projected in front of MacBride Hall. This year, the Summer of the Arts — which hosts their Free Movie...

The location on Linn Street where Fillmscene will host FilmStreet Outdoor Cinema, a socially-distanced film series begining on Friday, July 31. Contributed.

FilmScene to host outdoor film series coming to Northside

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor July 30, 2020

While the act of sitting inside a cool, dark theater may be excluded from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new option for local moviegoers has arrived: free, outdoor, socially distant movies, provided...

Cover art for On A Sunbeam, a graphic novel by Tillie Walden, is seen from a phone screen on Thursday, July 23, 2020. On A Sunbeam is one of many titles included on the reading list for a new LGBTQ+ book club on campus.

New UI book club to center around LGBTQ authors and stories

Kathryn Raver, Arts Reporter July 23, 2020

While stuck inside this summer, University of Iowa student Corinne Hoffman decided to do her part to bring the campus community together in the fall through a common interest: reading. Hoffman will...

Dancers run through their routine during a dress rehersal for the Graduate/Undergraduate Dance Concert at Space Place Theater in North Hall on Tuesday, Deec. 10, 2019. The event featured multiple performances from dance students at the University of Iowa.

UI dance faculty and students turn canceled performance into experiential podcast

Peter Anders, Arts Reporter July 23, 2020

‘Mammals In Captivity,’ a modern contemporary dance created by University of Iowa Dance Department faculty and students, is coming to audiences in podcast form. With the COVID-19 pandemic, choreographer...

Former employees of Old Creamery Theatre pose near an outdoor stage for a portrait. Contributed.

Board of Trustees, staff dispute Old Creamery terminations

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor July 21, 2020

On July 2, the Old Creamery Theatre in Amana, Iowa, announced that it would suspend the rest of its 2020 season and terminate its entire staff — a total of 11 employees — with the exception of...

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The appearance at the Summit comes as evangelical leaders this week criticized Trumps decision to stand down U.S. forces in northern Syria.

Mary Trump’s character analysis on President Donald Trump drops shocking revelations for readers of any political party

Peter Anders, Arts Reporter July 20, 2020

From the pages of Mary Trump’s book — where she reveals stories of the Trump family all while analyzing President Donald Trump’s character — it is clear that Mary Trump has been preparing to...

The front entrance to Gabes is seen on Thursday, July 16 in Iowa City.

Local bars consider future for providing live entertainment

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter July 16, 2020

Coronavirus cases in Johnson County have been rising since June 15, motivating some downtown Iowa City businesses like Oasis and Revival to close their doors once again. However, a few local bars have...

From left to right, Sidekick Coffee manager Katy Herbold, The Haunted Bookshop manager Nialle Sylvan and her husband Joshua Langseth, and Prairie Lights manager Jan Weissmiller pose for a portrait. Contributed. (Sidekick Coffee photo by Rebecca Sanabria)

Bookstores feel impact as the COVID-19 plot thickens

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor July 15, 2020

When walking into The Haunted Bookshop, customers and perusers are greeted by the worn, musty smell of books and the occasional feline friend curled up by a windowsill. Nothing but the gentle turn...

Illustration by Katina Zentz

Review | G-Eazy’s ‘Everything’s Strange Here’ disappoints

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor July 13, 2020

Last week, I received a notification from Spotify saying that G-Eazy, an American hip-hop artist and rapper, dropped his latest album, Everything’s Strange Here. I immediately started listening to...

Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.

Hancher to adopt self-sustaining model following fund reduction from UI

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor July 10, 2020

Beginning in fiscal year 2021, the University of Iowa will gradually deplete General Education Fund support provided annually to Hancher Auditorium. The funding the venue receives from the UI goes...

The Witness Wall is seen in front of Public Space One in Iowa City on Monday, July 6, 2020. The Witness Wall is a decorative plywood wall that serves as a response to COVID-19 and recent events.

Witness Wall provides space for reflection during times of conflict

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor July 8, 2020

A long, plywood wall held up by three wooden posts sits outside of Public Space One, located at 229 N. Gilbert St. The wall —covered in art — is aptly named the ‘Witness Wall’ and was created...

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