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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 Englert Theatre is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

The Englert unveils first concert series in nearly a decade

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor June 21, 2023

The Englert Theatre announced its first new concert series, "Track Zero,"  since 2014, set to begin in September. The series hopes to introduce audiences to the next generation of alternative-music...

Hancher announces two-week music festival to take place this fall

Hancher announces two-week music festival to take place this fall

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor June 15, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium has partnered with the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the Stanley Museum of Art, and the Iowa City Public Library among many others to put on...

A Wildwood sign on the ceiling during a Hailey Whitters concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns to perform tribute to roots with label debut concert at Wildwood

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter May 4, 2023

Giovannie and the Hired Guns will showcase its mix of rock and southern country music to create a Latin and Texas sound in Iowa City. The band will perform at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon on May 17...

The Stanley Museum of Art sign is seen outside of the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City on Friday, December 9, 2022.

UI Tuba Euphonium Studio to play alongside performers’ art at the Stanley

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter May 2, 2023

As the music of the University of Iowa Tuba Euphonium Studio fills the Stanley Museum of Art, viewers will also be able to see original art made by the performers. The studio will be performing...

River Glen & Band to introduce debut album at James Theater performance

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter May 1, 2023

The James Theater will host the River Glen & Band on Friday for a live debut of the band’s album, “As Above, So Below.” The performance at the James is one of five stops on the band’s tour...

Contributed photo from Hancher Auditorium.

Buddy Guy’s ‘Damn Right Farewell Tour’ stops in Iowa City at Hancher

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter April 30, 2023

Blues icon Buddy Guy, 86, is winding down his legendary music career. The famed guitarist and singer stopped at Iowa City’s Hancher Auditorium as a part of his “Damn Right Farewell” tour on Friday. Buddy...

Siyeon Kim, Rachel Kobernick, Nathan Brown, and Jordan McCready perform during a dress rehearsal of the opera “The Great Flood” at the Voxman Music Building on Monday, April 24, 2023. Nathan Felix is the composer of the opera and it will premiere at the Stanley Museum of Art on Thursday, April 27.

Stanley Museum to host Nathan Felix’s immersive opera ‘The Great Flood’

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

Angelic voices will rise above trembling violins and envelop the audience gathering in the galleries of the Stanley Museum of Art this week. Nathan Felix will present “The Great Flood” on Thursday...

Country singer Justin Moore performs during his You, Me, & Whiskey tour at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The tour promotes Moores newest album, Stray Dog, which will be released May 5.

Country music scene of Iowa City highlights community engagement

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

Iowa City is an arts beacon sandwiched between miles of corn fields and pig farms — seemingly the perfect location for country music. Live performances dwell at the heart of Iowa City. Some upcoming...

Country singer Justin Moore performs during his You, Me, & Whiskey tour at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The tour promotes Moores newest album, Stray Dog, which will be released May 5.

Photos: Justin Moore performs at Xtream Arena

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 23, 2023

Country music artist Justin Moore performed at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday. Moore’s performance was part of his, “You, Me, & Whiskey” tour promoting his new album, “Stray Dog,”...

Country music artist Kylie Morgan performs at Elray’s Live and Dive in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Photos: Kylie Morgan performs at Elray’s Live and Dive

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 22, 2023

Country music artist Kylie Morgan performed at Elray's Live and Dive in Iowa City on Saturday. The performance is part of Morgan's Independent with You Tour. Morgan is an Oklahoma native who was placed...

Contributed photo.

Iowa Hawkapellas prepare to perform Spring Concert at the Englert

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter April 19, 2023

With new songs, partnerships, and group dynamics never seen before, the Hawkapellas are gearing up for one of their most exciting concerts yet. The Iowa Hawkapellas, the University of Iowa’s all-female...

Hailey Whitters sings during her concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Hailey Whitters sells out ‘Raised’ tour performance at Wildwood

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

Hailey Whitters took to the stage Thursday at the Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City to a sold-out show during the last weekend of her “Raised” tour. Cowboy boot heels clicked...

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