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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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The School of Social Work, located in North Hall, is seen on March 11, 2019. North Hall houses the criminology and social work departments.

The UI Graduate/Undergraduate concert is back with its student choreographers

Laurel Preston, Arts Reporter December 12, 2024

The Undergraduate/Graduate concert continues to be a beacon for student creativity, as audiences get to view the works of all students starting Dec. 12. The concert had recently returned in 2022...

Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

Review | Dear DI reader, Hancher’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is a good show and here’s why

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor December 10, 2024

No one deserves to be forgotten. That is the message “Dear Evan Hansen” presents to its audience through the stories of the titular Evan and the people he interacts with.  Even on a stage flooded...

Photo contributed by Eli Campbell

Review | Eli Campbell captures reality with ‘Myocardium: Graphite’

Laurel Preston, Arts Reporter December 9, 2024

With a sudden jolt, the lights in The Artifactory’s basement swiftly died and a thumping began. Myocardium is another word for the heart muscle, and “Myocardium: Graphite” is the title of playwright...

Allison Meyer acts while the cast creates sound effects onstage during a performance of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radioplay at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. The show will run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15.

Review | Riverside Theater puts its spin on a holiday classic

Emma Isenhart and Kayla Person December 8, 2024

I shuffled in with the crowd, eager to find my seat. Everyone chattered quietly as we waited for the production to start. The stage was set with a piano, a few microphones, and a large table with miscellaneous...

Drag queen Beep Beep does their makeup before hosting and performing at Basix in Cedar Rapids on Nov. 30. Beep Beep talked about their experience joining the drag community, expressing that most queens join during Pride or Halloween. Beep Beep said they joined during Pride and enjoyed performing the most at Studio 13 in Iowa City.

Drag kings and queens of Iowa City foster community to create a welcoming environment for any performer

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter December 3, 2024

Every Saturday night, Studio 13 is transformed into a competitive stage to determine Iowa City’s favorite drag queen and king. The bar hosts many events centered around drag, with their Star Search...

Los Lobos performs at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City for their 50th Anniversary Tour on Nov. 20, 2024. Los Lobos plays while the audience watches.

Los Lobos spends their 50th anniversary at Englert Theatre

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter November 21, 2024

Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work. With twelve Grammy nominations and four wins, they have proven their work to be legitimate. The band was formed in 1973 and they are now on their...

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

Looking for something to do over fall break? These local events are sure to make your night

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor November 19, 2024

If you’re still in town over break, there are still plenty of arts-related events going on to keep you occupied. No matter what you’re into, there’s something for you.  Annie Jr.  The...

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra leaves Hancher in awe

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter November 18, 2024

As the last note was held, the auditorium became quieter and quieter. All that was left was your heart beating in your chest. You could hear a pin drop. Scissors would struggle to cut the tension....

Customers enter The James Theater in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

Review | Iowa City Community Theater premiers ‘39 Steps’ at The James Theater

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter November 13, 2024

Based on a novel by John Buchan and a film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this story has no shortage of adaptations. From print to the big screen and now to the stage, The James Theater is now showing...

Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean performs an original composition at Mic Check Poetry Fest at Hancher in Strauss Hall on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. “I wear coveralls or overalls when I do a performance because it is a living metaphor for the ones who work,” he said during his act. Along with Bean, the event featured spoken word poetry from Rudy Francisco and teens from IC Speaks.

Iowa City Poetry hosts Mic Check Poetry Festival

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter November 11, 2024

Poetry is a fascinating form of art with a long and beautiful history. However, it often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Regardless of reason, poetry often stays hidden from the forefront...

Niyati Deshpande (center) speaks from the middle of the stage while other cast members dance around her. For colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange is running at the E.C Mabie Theater in the UI Theatre building from Nov. 8 to Nov. 16.

UI Theatre’s “for colored girls” is the definitive way to experience the story

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor November 11, 2024

Love prevails through tragedy in the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts production of “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf.” The historic poetic...

Customers enter The James Theater in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

Pursuit of the unknown in FEaST 2024

Olin Myhre, Arts Reporter November 4, 2024

A pile of records ranging in color from transparent blue to deep black was distributed among the audience. A simple instruction was raised to "break the record." In its fractured state, the shards of...