The second of two lectures bridging narrative media by David LaRocca, author or contributing editor of twenty books, including Werner Herzog / Rogue Filmmaker, The Philosophy of Charlie Kaufman, and Movies with Stanley Cavell in Mind. In today’s talk, LaRocca responds to an episode of Documentary Now! in which the parody series weighs in on the aesthetics of Werner Herzog’s persona, including tests of the epiphenomenon’s ethics, (faux) gravitas, and self-aware humor. Here metafilmmaking...

Live Fieldwork in Astromusicology While astromusicologists have explored the musical practices of nearby planets like Brazil, India, Java, Palestine, etc., they have yet to conduct ethnographic fieldwork in more distant reaches of the universe. In this concert, the Society for Astromusicology explores the musical practices of the Maxineans, inhabitants of a distant region of our universe ruled by the spirit of Maxine, who has corrupted the laws of physics such that all sound was always already...

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Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.  Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact...

Calling all Hawkeyes! It’s time to nominate your favorite family for the 2025 University of Iowa Family Spirit Award. The award recognizes a family—spanning at least three generations of Iowa graduates—that has substantially benefited from and continues to advocate for the university, as well as contributes toward bettering the state of Iowa and its communities. Nominate a family: https://www.foriowa.org/family-spirit/nomination.php The recipients of this award will receive the ultimate...

In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have continued to explore the mystery of Mallarmé’s poem “Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard” [A throw of the dice will never abolish chance]. This exhibition...

Optional Joint Recital: Jace Barry & Anna Kelly, trumpet Jace Barry, trumpet Anna Kelly, trumpet This concert is free and open to the public.

Join us for four discussions of Toni Morrison's Beloved and the exhibition it's a fine thing, led by the Stanley’s curator of special projects and author of What Napoleon Could Not Do, Derek (DK) Nnuro.Register for each session by clicking the dates below, capped at 30 participants: Feb. 15 (Pages 1 - 59)March 8 (Pages 60 - 195)April 5 (Pages 199 - 277)May 10 (Pages 281 - 324)Iowa City is one of 62 communities nationwide participating in the 2023-2024 NEA Big Read. From February to May, our...

Iowa Percussion Spectacular This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943844 This concert is free and open to the public.

Optional Chamber Recital: Seamark Quartet Renee Santos, violin Michael Klyce, violin Oliver Bostian, viola Katie Forbush, cello This concert is free and open to the public.

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Sigma Alpha Iota MIT Fundraising Recital Abbey Ballauer, alto sax Laura Otting, alto sax, voice Carly Fedler, alto sax Mayelin Castillo, alto sax Amanda Baker, alto sax, organ, piano Katherine Taylor: Tenor sax Penelope Taylor, tenor sax Grace Walker, horn Julie Brachman, flute Annabelle Temple, clarinet Lauren Carley, oboe Lucy Walker, oboe Zoe Dorr, percussion Zayda Martin, tuba Ava Burmahl, voice Maddie Manternach, voice Jennah Skelton, voice Allison Rollinger, voice...

Oboe Studio Recital This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943845 This concert is free and open to the public.

University of Iowa Center for the Book MFA Candidates Emily Eldred & Jess Overmeyer will both have thesis exhibitions on view from April 6–12.

In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have continued to explore the mystery of Mallarmé’s poem “Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard” [A throw of the dice will never abolish chance]. This exhibition...

Calling all Hawkeyes! It’s time to nominate your favorite family for the 2025 University of Iowa Family Spirit Award. The award recognizes a family—spanning at least three generations of Iowa graduates—that has substantially benefited from and continues to advocate for the university, as well as contributes toward bettering the state of Iowa and its communities. Nominate a family: https://www.foriowa.org/family-spirit/nomination.php The recipients of this award will receive the ultimate...

Senior Recital: Wayne Joseph, viola This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943846 This concert is free and open to the public.

Join us for a tour of the Stanley Museum of Art's latest exhibition, it's a fine thing. This tour is presented in conjunction with the NEA Big Read and will draw connections between the show and Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. . This tour is part of the Sundays with the Docents program where Stanley docents create unique tours to share with our audiences throughout the year. Registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome, but tours are capped at 20 participants. Reserve your spot at...

Piano Sundays at the Old Capitol Piano Sundays returns for the 2024-25 season! The University of Iowa School of Music, in partnership with the Old Capitol Museum and West Music, is proud to host this annual tradition. Performances will be held in the beautiful Old Capitol Museum Senate Chamber this year, performed on their historic, rebuilt Steinway grand piano “Rose.” This is an incredible opportunity for the community to see and hear the university’s talented piano students and faculty in a...

Senior Recital: Kiernan Matlock, tenorKiernan Matlock, tenorMariya Akhadjanova, pianoIntersection A CapellaThis concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943883This concert is free and open to the public.

Joint Optional Recital: Finley Marie Rose McVay, soprano; Raimundo San Martin Montero, tenor Finley Marie Rose McVay, soprano Raimundo San Martin Montero, tenor Halie Augustus, piano This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943847 This concert is free and open to the public.

Clarinet Studio Recital View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943848 This concert is free and open to the public.