Hancher

Part of Hancher's Infinite Dream festival

Presented in collaboration with the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation

A free discussion featuring Rebekah Kowal about the role of dance in 20th century U.S. war politics.

A free conversation with indie songwriters Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham

A free conversation with TRIBE's Shamel Pitts and Mirelle Martins

A free conversation with Meshell Ndegeocello celebrating the centenary of James Baldwin, moderated by Prof. Deborah Whaley

The second opportunity of the season to experience Third Coast Percussion and Jessie Montgomery, our 2024–2025 composer-in-residence. The dynamic program showcases Montgomery's enviable excellence as a visionary creator and virtuosic performer.

In “Recital No. 1: MASS,” Tines offers a program of spiritual and intellectual exploration. Tines envisions his work as stretching the boundaries of what classical music can be—and what impact it can have on an audience.

In the Hancher co-commissioned work “ROBESOИ,” Tines grapples with the legacy of the famed Paul Robeson—a singer, activist, and political exile.