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Kyler Johnson

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S.C. Sherman reads a few chapters from his book as seen at Big Groove Brewery on Tuesday, March 11, 2020.

Iowa City Author adorns writing career with his sixth novel

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
March 11, 2020
The Iowa City Farmers Market sign is seen above the entrance of Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

Local artist’s public display spruces up Iowa City Farmers Market location

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
February 17, 2020
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Self-publishing: bringing local authors to success, debt, or a route of possibility

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
February 5, 2020
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Systems Unlimited presents first ever holiday art sale

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
December 15, 2019
Kaya Schafer performs as Charlie during a dress rehearsal for You Are Not Alone In The Void on Dec. 11. You Are Not Alone In The Void, written and directed by Emmy Lane Palmersheim, opens in the Alan MacVey Theatre on December 13.

UI playwright closes up UI Theatre’s fall season with a poignant piece on suicide

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
December 11, 2019
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Self-proclaimed musical troubadour, Amy Andrews hauls to Iowa City for night at Vue Rooftop

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
December 11, 2019
Iowa native and UI alum releases award-winning memoir, powerfully depicting a father-son relationship

Iowa native and UI alum releases award-winning memoir, powerfully depicting a father-son relationship

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
December 9, 2019
Gwen Elling (right) and Holly Hotsckiss of Iowa City look through a rack of textiles during the annual Eastside Artists show on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. The show runs through the weekend and features works of all kinds from local artists. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Sculpted, woven, and crafted for 25 years: Eastside Artists return to Masonic Building with holiday art show and sale

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
December 6, 2019
Acting as the characters of October and Nevada, Olivia Schneider and Sterling Isler discuss writing as a form of therapy during a dress rehearsal for Fall’s Eve on December 4th. Fall’s Eve, written by Brett Stone and directed by Aimee Townsend, opens on Dec. 6, 2019. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

UI Theatre Arts’ Fall’s Eve explores trauma and healing on stage

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
December 4, 2019
Fighting for equitable representation in classical composition: Sarah Cahill set to perform in Voxman Music Building

Fighting for equitable representation in classical composition: Sarah Cahill set to perform in Voxman Music Building

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
November 17, 2019
The University of Iowa’s Dance Department rehearses the Dance Gala at Hancher Auditorium on November 14, 2019. In this act, three dancers performed as a trio. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

38 years later, UI Dance Department stays ‘In Motion’ with annual Dance Gala

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
November 16, 2019
Neva Nobles-Alder poses for a portrait with part of her collection of bugs on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. She uses these bugs, which she acquires post mortem, along with other three-dimensional art to make photographs. Nobles-Alder is a graduate student at the University of Iowa studying photography and book arts.

UI graduate student beautifies the world of insects through scenic photography

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
November 13, 2019
Canadian countryman Corb Lund sings Western spirit to Iowa City

Canadian countryman Corb Lund sings Western spirit to Iowa City

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
November 11, 2019
Guitarist and backup singer Shawn Jump of Icon For Hire performs at Gabe’s on Nov. 8th. The show was part of the 2019 Icon Army Tour. (Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Icon For Hire proves authentic lyricism outpowers any and all labels

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
November 9, 2019
Poet and former Iowa Writers Workshop instructor Marvin Bell opens his book, Incarnate: The Collected Dead Man Poems before sharing some of his work during a reading at Prairie Lights on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. This book departs from the style of his other work, utilizing full sentences and altering form.

Former Writers’ Workshop Professor Marvin Bell returns to Prairie Lights with latest collection of poems

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
November 6, 2019
Regina Porter reads an excerpt from her book, The Travelers. Porter is a graduate from the University of Iowa, and she was a part of the Iowa Writers Workshop during her time at the university.

Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate captivates Prairie Lights listeners with original storytelling in debut novel

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
November 5, 2019
The Greeting Committee’s lead singer Addie Sartino takes in the crowd as her band opens for Bad Suns. The free concert was hosted by Scope Productions and was headlined by the band Bad Suns on October 18, 2019.

The Greeting Committee, Iowa City-based Dog Dave, share how a high school band can grow

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 31, 2019
Rex Orange County’s Pony blends older style with new experimental sound

Rex Orange County’s Pony blends older style with new experimental sound

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 28, 2019
Lauren Macke of the ensemble grins as the cast and crew laughs at a joke she made during rehearsal. Perils of the Flowerbed, directed by Lila Becker and written by Steven Glavey, debuts on October 24th in the Alan MacVey theatre.

Perils of the Flowerbed hits UI Theater Arts stage

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 23, 2019
Ray Libby, guitarist for Bad Suns, performs during the Scope Productions sponsored concert on the pentacrest. The free concert was hosted by Scope Productions and was headlined by the band Bad Suns on October 18, 2019.

Bad Suns shine on the UI Homecoming stage

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 20, 2019
In Adler Journalism Building on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 poet Steven Anderson Author of Journal to Narayama and Love Poems poses for a photo. Steven currently is living in Iowa City where he enjoys writing from his home.

Local Iowa City author tackles the struggles of life through the power of poetry

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 17, 2019
Mat Kearney performs at the Englert Theatre on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Mat Kearney’s relaunched acoustic version of City of Black & White kicks off its tour at the Englert

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 16, 2019
Amna Haider designs henna on the back of an attendee’s hand at Henna Night. Henna Night was hosted by the Pakistani Students Association and was held in the 2nd floor ballroom in the IMU. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Pakistani Students Association imprints an important cultural practice on Iowa City residents

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 12, 2019
Singer-songwriter Michael Joseph Nelson, known as Banners, releases first full album

Singer-songwriter Michael Joseph Nelson, known as Banners, releases first full album

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 10, 2019
Addressing the paradox of aging: UI’s retired founder of nonfiction writing program shares snippet of his latest work

Addressing the paradox of aging: UI’s retired founder of nonfiction writing program shares snippet of his latest work

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 7, 2019
Nika Drnovsek journals in her Hillcrest dorm room on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Nika came to Iowa from Ljubljana, Slovenia to study creative writing for four years.

International students taste top-notch creative-writing program at the UI

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
October 2, 2019
Fitz and The Tantrums, featuring singers Noelle Scaggs, left, and Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, right, performed at the 2018 Enterprise NHL All-Star Friday Night concert at

Fitz and the Tantrums diversify sound in latest album

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
September 30, 2019
Urban Bush Women company members iscuss their performance at Hancher Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 21.(From left) Courtney J. Cook, Kesha McKey, Du’Bois A’Keen, Chanon Judson, and Stephanie Mas.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Urban Bush Women catalysed, visualized, and mesmerized with their show “Hair, and Other Stories” at Hancher.

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
September 22, 2019
Zach Vig (Jason/Tyrone) and Eva Giacomo (Margery) run a scene before the opening night performance of Hand to God on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at Public Space One.

‘Hand to God’ stands apart from other shows in all of its unique, demonic puppetry goodness

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
September 20, 2019
Hip-hop classical duo to visit Iowa City, bringing hopeful musical message

Hip-hop classical duo to visit Iowa City, bringing hopeful musical message

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
September 19, 2019
Post Malone performs during the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Post Malone’s new album echoes a modern American joy and sadness of living our individual lives

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
September 12, 2019
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