Ode To Protest Music: The Smiths

October 31, 2017

The Smiths were indie outsiders who achieved commercial success through their subversion of social norms, relatable aesthetics, and introspective lyrics. Via.Getty Images

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The Media Court: General Electric & Segment Engagement

October 27, 2017

By Zach Harris

How can a major corporation engage with a key segment on Twitter? Image via BVWeb Designs

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Performance Preview: Noname @ Englert Theater, November 18

October 25, 2017

By Emma Sailor

Missed out on Noname’s February concert at the IMU? Her upcoming show at the Englert will give show-goers a second chance to see this introspective and inventive rapper perform live in Iowa City. (image via nytimes.com)

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The Alt Rock Chick: Phoebe Bridgers

October 24, 2017

By Claire Harmeyer

Read about singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridger’s debut album here. Image via npr.org

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Witching Hour: Kweku Collins @ The Mill 10/21/2017

October 22, 2017

By Emma Sailor

Kweku Collins may not be a chart-topping hip-hop star yet, but during last night’s performance at the Mill, he definitely acted the part. (image via pitchfork.com)

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Witching Hour: Yves Tumor @ Gabe’s 10/21/17

October 22, 2017

By Matthew Kinney

Review of the thrilling concert put on by experimental electronic artist Yves Tumor at Gabe’s Oasis. Image via: Pitchfork

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Witching Hour: Jak Knight @ The Mill 10/21/17

October 22, 2017

By Haley Bean

Comedy Central writer and actor Jak Knight comes to The Mill for Iowa City’s Witching Hour Festival. Photo via: goldstar.com

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Witching Hour: The Witchdoctor Sheriff Will See You Now @ The Mill 10/21/17

October 22, 2017

By Michael McCurdy

A review of another interesting Witching Hour Festival event! photo via: Flickr

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Witching Hour: Philip Rabalais @ The Mill 10/21/2017

October 22, 2017

By Emma Sailor

The local electronica musician made a bold transformation from shy grad student to club DJ during his performance at the Witching Hour Festival. image via philiprabalais.com

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Witching Hour: Nadia Sirota @ The Englert Theatre 10/21/17

October 22, 2017

By Matthew Kinney

Review of viola player Nadia Sirota’s unique performance at the Englert Theatre on October 21st, which incorporated interviews, music clips, and live performances into an engaging hour-long show. photo via: wikipedia.org

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Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

A new festival produced by Hancher Auditorium is taking place in Iowa City this weekend. Stop/Time Festival celebrates contemporary musicians and interdisciplinary arts this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4.

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Film still from the 1965 Newport Folk Festival footage, filmed by Murray Lerner

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.

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Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A series of strikes against the coffee conglomerate’s treatment of workers are currently underway. The current strikes follow Starbucks’s refusal to honor the years-long demands of workers.

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First Person POV of NASW “Legislative Day on the Hill,” February 24, 2026

Take a look inside the National Association of Social Worker’s 2026 “Legislative Day on the Hill” at the Iowa Capitol building through Carson’s eyes and ears.

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Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

Dead to Me, reminiscing on Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead

A Team of Dreamers

The Price of a Miracle, Women’s Basketball Iowa v. Virginia

Jason Isbell’s Loud Return to Hancher, and His Bronze Medal in Trivia

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Ode To Protest Music: The Smiths

The Media Court: General Electric & Segment Engagement

Performance Preview: Noname @ Englert Theater, November 18

The Alt Rock Chick: Phoebe Bridgers

Witching Hour: Kweku Collins @ The Mill 10/21/2017

Witching Hour: Yves Tumor @ Gabe’s 10/21/17

Witching Hour: Jak Knight @ The Mill 10/21/17

Witching Hour: The Witchdoctor Sheriff Will See You Now @ The Mill 10/21/17

Witching Hour: Philip Rabalais @ The Mill 10/21/2017

Witching Hour: Nadia Sirota @ The Englert Theatre 10/21/17

Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A Team of Dreamers

The Price of a Miracle, Women’s Basketball Iowa v. Virginia

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