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Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Tuesday, May 13 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
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...
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Study at the Stanley

Tuesday, May 13 10:00am to Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.
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DMA III Recital: Michelle Monroe-Kettler, mezzo-soprano

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:30pm
Voxman Music Building
DMA III Recital: Michelle Monroe-Kettler, mezzo-sopranoThis event is free and open to the public.
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Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Wednesday, May 14 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
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...
Study at the Stanley promotional image

Study at the Stanley

Wednesday, May 14 10:00am to Friday, May 16, 2025 4:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.
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Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Thursday, May 15 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
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...
Study at the Stanley promotional image

Study at the Stanley

Thursday, May 15 10:00am to Saturday, May 17, 2025 4:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.

Guest Chamber Recital: Two Petes and a Pan, percussion duo

Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Guest Chamber Recital: Two Petes and a Pan, percussion duoPeter Naughton, piano and percussionPeter Grubisich, steel pans and percussionThis concert is free and open to the public.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945593
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Zero to Sixty

Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:30pm
Theatre Building
Zero to SixtyBy Molly Costello and Sophie YoungTheatre Building Loading Dock, between public Theatre parking lot and lot 55This immersive experience tells the story of an unexpected car crash with video projected onto the windows and body of the car with an accompanying soundscape. The car contains physical artifacts, time capsule inspired memories that can be interacted with.
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Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Friday, May 16 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
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...
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The Magnetic Fields 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour

Friday, May 16, 2025 7:30pm
The Englert
TICKETS Two night ticket $100.00 Adults $55 / $45 Students & Youth $20 Presented in collaboration with The Englert Theatre Part of Hancher's 52nd Season Experience the magnetism of a legendary album played in its entirety over two nights. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of the album 69 Love Songs, the Magnetic Fields perform the album in its entirety over the course of two nights at The Englert. Written and recorded entirely by Stephin Merritt, 69 Love Songs garnere...
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Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Saturday, May 17 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
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...

Vocal Artists of Iowa

Saturday, May 17, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Vocal Artists of IowaView the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945594This concert is free and open to the public.
The Magnetic Fields 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour promotional image

The Magnetic Fields 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour

Saturday, May 17, 2025 7:30pm
The Englert
TICKETS Two night ticket $100.00 Adults $55 / $45 Students & Youth $20 Presented in collaboration with The Englert Theatre Part of Hancher's 52nd Season Experience the magnetism of a legendary album played in its entirety over two nights. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of the album 69 Love Songs, the Magnetic Fields perform the album in its entirety over the course of two nights at The Englert. Written and recorded entirely by Stephin Merritt, 69 Love Songs garnere...
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Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Sunday, May 18 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
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...