2013.06.14 | By Bill Adams and Lin Larson | 06:52 PM
University of Iowa President Sally Mason’s message was clear. “I can say thank you over and over again to each and every one of you,” she said, “and it wouldn’t be enough.” She addressed government leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community members at a June 14 event marking the start of construction on new UI arts facilities. Photo Feature
Once completed, the new School of Music building will boast world-class performance venues, collaborative spaces for students and faculty, and, above all, a central home for a program whose strength is its people. Story
The University of Iowa will mark the start of construction on new arts facilities—and thank the state and federal leaders who made the projects possible—during a June 14 event on the UI Pentacrest. Story
If you’ve been on the east side of campus any time in the last month, no doubt you’ve noticed the ongoing utility construction work impacting Burlington, Madison, and Court Streets and changing normal traffic flow near the UI Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Story
Due to the flooding in Iowa City, which has forced the closure of the UI Theatre Building, Iowa Summer Rep’s 2013 season has changed. "Bad Seed" will be staged in Coralville on a reduced run; "Tommy" will shift to September as part of the 2013-14 Mainstage season. The UI Summer Opera, "Iolanthe," scheduled for July 11-14, will go on as planned.
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UPDATE: Because of the flood situation and closure of the University of Iowa arts campus this week, the UI School of Music has canceled its summer music camp, scheduled to take place June 9-28. Story
The University of Iowa Alumni Association’s Lifelong Learning series will present “The Magic Behind the Ardore Quartet,” an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience with Elizabeth Oakes, University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program Coordinator, and the Ardore String Quartet. Story
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a faculty recital by Jeffrey Agrell, associate professor of horn, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the University Capitol Centre Recital Hall in downtown Iowa City. Agrell will be joined by guest artists Matt Smart (piano), William Koehler (bass), and Sean Connors (percussion). The recital is free and the public is welcome. Story
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free recital by Horn Studio students, led by UI faculty member Jeffrey Agrell, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the University Capitol Centre Recital Hall in downtown Iowa City. This concert will feature each member of the studio playing one work; several pieces were composed by the students. Story
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free concert by the choral ensembles Camerata and Kantorei at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the Second Floor Ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union. Story
