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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

A movie poster for The Suicide Squad.

Movie Review: The Suicide Squad

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter August 30, 2021

Let it be known that The Suicide Squad is definitely not the same movie as Suicide Squad, even if it does share a few crucial plot points and cast members. The newer film, which opened in theaters...

A portrait of Chuy Renteria.

Ask the Author — Chuy Renteria

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter August 30, 2021

Author Chuy Renteria was born in Iowa City, but he grew up in West Liberty, only 20 minutes away. He spent his last few years composing a memoir, We Heard It When We Were Young, which recalls his formative...

Small Town Band With a Big Heart(land)

Small Town Band With a Big Heart(land)

Scout Adams, Arts Reporter August 27, 2021

Tucked about six miles beyond the town proper of Iowa City, off of a one lane gravel road, sits Wilson’s Orchard and Farm. It’s home to not only strawberries, pumpkins and apples, but to live and local...

Author Lori Erickson signs a copy of her new book “The Soul of The Family Tree” while talking with friends at the Harvest Preserve in Iowa City, on Wed. Aug 25, 2021. “The Soul of The Family Tree,” which was released Aug. 24, 2021, is about Lori Erickson and her quest to learn about the Vikings and explore her Scandinavian genealogical heritage. (Cole Krutzfield/ The Daily Iowan)

UI alum hosts book launch through Prairie Lights at Harvest Preserve

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter August 26, 2021

After taking part in the popular trend of at-home DNA testing, author and UI alum Lori Erickson was inspired to combine her own ancestral connections with the historical spirits of Norwegian culture...

Contributed portrait of Andre Perry

Englert’s Andre Perry to assume leadership role for UI’s DEI team

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor August 26, 2021

The University of Iowa announced this morning a new addition to its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: the Englert Theatre's Andre Perry. Perry, a graduate of the UI's Nonfiction Writing...

The Englert Theater is seen March 14, 2021.

Englert executive director Andre Perry to step down

Parker Jones, Arts Editor August 25, 2021

After 11 years at Englert Theatre, Executive Director Andre Perry will soon depart from his long-held and resonant role. Perry is moving on from the leadership position in the theater to take on...

Solar Power Album Cover

Lorde emerges from the dark to the sun in new album, ‘Solar Power,’ but should she retreat?

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor August 24, 2021

The mystical, gothic Lorde we met seven years ago came back this weekend from her four year Antarctica hiatus in a bright yellow dress, prancing along a beach, in her new album, Solar Power — and...

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Iowa City dancers celebrate their Indian heritage with a traditional performance

Jenna Post, Arts Editor August 24, 2021

For members of the Sampradaya Dance Troupe, Bharatanatyam is far more than just a dance. Three Iowa City West High students, Krisha Kapoor, Himani Laroia, and Mohana Sunkara, performed the traditional...

Hancher Illuminated
Dancing at Hancher
Quixotic and Department of Dance
Thursday, October 15, 2020

A bright new semester: Hancher kicks off UI school year with an outdoor light show

Jenna Post, Arts Editor August 23, 2021

Attending a show at Hancher Auditorium typically comes with being seated in the building’s spacious theater. This time, however, audience members will view Hancher from the outside. Beginning...

Thee Weidman Walk trail at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is seen on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.

Iowa City to launch a year of temporary sculpture installations

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor August 5, 2021

Three of Iowa City’s most populous hiking areas will become a temporary home to five Iowan-made sculptures in the year-long, "Iowa City Sculptor's Showcase." The sculpture's locations include...

The Riverside Theatre website displays information for the play The Kreutzer Sonata on Thursday, July 29.

Riverside Theatre collaborates with remote artists for first radio play

Jenna Post, Summer Arts Editor August 4, 2021

From online to outdoors, Riverside Theatre is no stranger to presenting theater through non-traditional mediums. This Sunday, Riverside will make its radio debut with the premiere of The Kreutzer Sonata:...

King Leontes, played by Martin Andrews, acts out a scene from the play “The Winters Tale” on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The Shakespeare play was put on by Riverside Theatre.

Riverside Theatre performs Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor July 26, 2021

Sunday evening in City Park was a merry and warm one, as groups of Iowa City denizens gathered at Riverside Theatre’s festival stage and its surrounding lawn to catch Riverside’s final performance...

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