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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

The Daily Iowan

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...

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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...

A drum kit sits at Gabe’s during a Titus Andronicus performance in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2023.

Titus Andronicus tears up stage at Gabe’s

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 31, 2023

Rock band Titus Andronicus played an electrifying set at Gabe’s in downtown Iowa City Wednesday night.  Titus Andronicus has been on a world tour since the beginning of February, performing at...

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

Photos: Hailey Whitters at Wildwood

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist March 31, 2023

Rising country star Hailey Whitters performed at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30. She was born in Iowa and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Whitters' newest...

February 10, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Wayne Shorter accepts the award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for Emanon by The Wayne Shorter Quartet at the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. Mandatory

‘Children of the Light Trio’ set to play Hancher in commemorative performance

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 28, 2023

An evening of extraordinary jazz music awaits all those who will attend the Children of the Light trio — previously known as the “Wayne Shorter Quartet” — performance on Thursday at Hancher...

Winterland performs at the Summer of the Arts in the Spring event at the Englert Theater on Sunday, March 26 2023.

Summer of the Arts in the Spring at the Englert raises the roof for arts community funding

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 28, 2023

From the Old West to underground bars to summer road trips, Iowa City’s local bands took audiences on an eclectic trip through time and sound in a show of support for Summer of the Arts. The...

Beach Bunny performs at the Englert Theatre as part of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Friday, March 8, 2022. One more round of musical performances can be seen Saturday at Big Grove Brewery, Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Riverside Theatre, Englert Theatre, and Gabes. Literature events can be seen Saturday at FilmScene at The Chauncey, PS1 Close House, Prairie Lights, The Tuesday Agency, and Iowa City Public Library.

Mission Creek Festival to bring flood of artistry to Iowa City

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor March 28, 2023

With the cold Iowa City winters finally turning to spring, the Englert Theatre is inviting musicians from across the country to perform and speak at this year’s Mission Creek Festival. From April...

Photo contributed by Roman Alexander

Rising country star Roman Alexander to play Elray’s

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 21, 2023

Country music will grace the main stage of a local downtown bar this Friday, telling stories through songs and entertaining audiences in a welcoming environment. Roman Alexander will perform on...

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