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Curator Guided Tour: Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries 125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join Dr. Jennifer Sterling, associate professor of instruction of Sport Media and Culture, for a special guided tour of the current Main Library Gallery exhibition, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories. The exhibit, curated by Dr. Sterling, explores both well-known and lesser-known Hawkeye sports histories. Featured items are from the University Archives, the Iowa Women’s Archives, and more. All are welcome...

Free

Extra Innings: Behind and Beyond Hawkeye Histories

Online

Join Dr. Jennifer Sterling for an online curator talk about her fall 2024 Main Library Gallery exhibition, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories. While many stories are told in the exhibit, there are still many more to explore: the stories behind the stories, the Hawkeyes behind the histories, and those that have yet to unfold. Registration is required to...

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Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Iowa Memorial Union 125 N Madison St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Join Us for the Annual Lunar New Year Festival! Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us on Saturday, February 1st at the IMU main lounge. Enjoy: - Live Performances - Cultural Games and Activities - Delicious Cuisine - And much more! This exciting festival is FREE and open to the public. Don’t miss out...

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Preucil School of Music 50th Anniversary Annual Strings Concert

Hancher Auditorium 141 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA, United States

Preucil School of Music will celebrate its 50th Anniversary at its 49th Annual Strings Concert. This performance will feature a commissioned piece by Preucil alum Peter Bloesch with a homecoming for alumni.

Free

CAB’s Casino Night

IMU Main Lounge 125 N. Madison Street University of Iowa, Iowa City, I, United States

Ready to test your luck? Join the Campus Activities Board for an unforgettable Casino Night, where the stakes are high, and the fun is even higher! Step into a world of Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, and more—no real money involved, just a night of excitement, friendly competition, and the thrill of the game. Win exciting prizes,...

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“American Facets” Oboe Concert

University of Iowa, Voxman Music Building 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Oboist Dr. David Cyzak presents, “American Facets”—a recital of music by Iowa-based composers, reflecting the facets of life from our backyard and around the world. Accompanied by Piano, Voice, and Electronics; featuring poetry by Maya Angelou and Özdemir Asaf; and presenting Three World Premiers. A thrilling display of lyrical, expressive, and engaging music. Free to...

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Urika’s Bedroom presented by KRUI and SCOPE Productions

Gabe's Iowa City 330 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Come enjoy a FREE SHOW at Gabe's! Co-presented by SCOPE Productions and KRUI. Opening DJ set by Andres Mora Mata. Doors at 7:30. Urika's Bedroom is the musical project of Los Angeles-based artist Tchad Cousins, known for blending electronic, hip-hop, and indie influences into a hazy, post-club atmosphere. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2018,...

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Beyond the Codex: The Work of Peter and Donna Thomas

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries 125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Book artist Peter Thomas will talk about how he has used book structure and binding techniques to add depth of meaning to his artwork and enhance viewers’ understanding of it. Interweaving discussion about the history and future of book arts, he will also share how his work relates to the way concrete poets have utilized...

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Event Series Piano Sundays | The Old Capitol

Piano Sundays | The Old Capitol

Old Capitol Museum 1 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, United States

Let the magic of live piano fill your Sunday afternoon! Join us in Iowa City's historic Old Capitol Museum, where talented UI musicians bring melodies to life on Rose - our beloved 1878 Steinway grand piano. From first-time concert-goers to seasoned music enthusiasts, you'll find pure joy in every note that echoes through the magnificent...

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Open Call: Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana

Visual Arts Building (VAB), 107 River Street Visual Arts Building, 107 River Street, Iowa city, I, United States

OPEN CALL: Our first-year grad, Sammie Correa, is hosting an open call to all Iowa based artists of Latin American heritage and descent: Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana, a group exhibition that brings together IOWA BASED creatives from Latin American heritage and descent. This open call is seeking works that embody the spirit of heritage...

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Event Series Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave...

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