Blistering music and a cool breeze played perfect counterpoint for another first in the new Hancher history, as more than 1,000 people gathered on the green Friday to party New Orleans style.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which christened the former Hancher stage in 1972, returned with a hallelujah baptism on the lawn stretching between the old and new sites.
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Iowa Now - Friday, September 16, 2016
The program at Hancher Auditorium was the culmination of the UI’s Week of Inspiration and Harreld’s official welcome as the university’s 21st president. The event was emceed by philosophy professor Richard Fumerton and included remarks from President Emeritus Willard J. “Sandy” Boyd and a keynote address by 'Funmi Olonisakin, professor of security, leadership, and development at King's College London.
KCRG - Thursday, September 15, 2016
In Hancher's brand new building, everyone wants the perfect seat for the show. They'll all be comfortable with a great view of the stage.
Venues Today - Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Eight years after The University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium was essentially leveled by floodwaters from the Iowa River, the new $175-million performing arts center has emerged better than ever.
Construction for the 191,977-square-foot building in Iowa City began in May 2013, and the building will host about 50 performances annually.
The Daily Iowan - Monday, September 12, 2016
On Sept. 9, Hancher hosted its first open house since construction was completed on the three-year project. There was an opening ceremony and a ribbon-cutting, after which members of the public were turned loose to explore the rest of the building on their own.
Iowa Now - Monday, September 12, 2016
Hundreds of enthusiastic patrons and well-wishers from across the country—including local, state, and national leaders—gave a standing ovation to the University of Iowa's new Hancher Auditorium during a grand opening ceremony on Friday, Sept. 9.
The Gazette - Monday, September 12, 2016
Auditions for the Joffrey’s new version of the holiday classic take place from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday at Hancher Auditorium, 141 E. Park Road, Iowa City. Time slots vary for boys and girls ages 7 to 18. Registration is encouraged by Wednesday; details and forms are available at hancher.uiowa.edu/nutcracker-auditions
Little Village - Saturday, September 10, 2016
It’s been eight long years since floodwater overtook the stage at Hancher Auditorium. After years of planning and construction, the University of Iowa’s new Hancher Auditorium has opened it’s doors. A grand opening was held to welcome the public to the new $176 million dollar performance space. Just before the ceremonial ribbon was cut there were speeches by University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld, Governor Terry Brandstad and Hancher benefactors Mary Jo and Dick Stanley, among others.
The Gazette - Saturday, September 10, 2016
“Hancher is for everybody,” Executive Director Chuck Swanson told more than 1,000 eager audience members attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoonfor the shining new star on the University of Iowa arts campus.
KWWL - Friday, September 9, 2016
A new and improved Hancher Auditorium opens on the University of Iowa campus today.