The University of Iowa Dance Gala will perform at Hancher Auditorium for the first time in two years — and will include a poignant performance inspired by mental illness.
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Aaron Greenwald started as programming and engagement director on Oct. 27 and said he plans to help achieve the auditorium’s goal of broadening its reach in the UI and Iowa City community.
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On Oct. 26, former ‘American Idol’ star and political figure Clay Aiken will return to Iowa City to host ‘Wheel of Fortune Live!’ at Hancher Auditorium.
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Aaron Greenwald has been busy thinking about how Hancher Auditorium can better take advantage of its Midwestern location.
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Postmodern Jukebox comes to the Englert Theatre to give audiences a taste of what modern singers like Taylor Swift would sound like in the 1960s, while two musicians and composers will present “Songs of Black America" at the Hancher Auditorium.
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On Oct. 10, Hancher Auditorium hosted the Soweto Gospel Choir for the world premiere of their new album, “Hope: It’s Been a Long Time Coming.”
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IOWA CITY — The Soweto Gospel Choir’s concert originally slated for Sept. 29 at Hancher Auditorium has been postponed to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Visa-related issues have delayed the choir’s arrival in the United States.
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‘Hamilton’ alum and multi-hyphenate performer Leslie Odom Jr. returned to Iowa City on Sept. 24 for an invigorating, varied concert at Hancher Auditorium.