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We are excited to announce that Lauren Lessing will be giving a talk back following our performance of Artemisia on Saturday, June 29. Lauren Lessing is the director of the UI Stanley Museum of Art. She oversees the management and care of the Stanley Museum of Art’s collections as well as its curatorial, educational, and administrative activities. Dr. Lessing is an art historian and educator with more than 25 years of experience working in museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, and the Colby College Museum of Art in Maine. During her time at the Colby, she built the museum’s academic outreach, volunteer docent, and school-visit programs from the ground up; directed community outreach and programming; linked museum collections and exhibitions to curriculum at the college; and co-created public programs to serve audiences from the college to the surrounding communities and beyond. Dr. Lessing holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in fine art from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, as well as a Master of Library Science degree, a Master of Arts in history of art, and a PhD in history of art from Indiana University in...

Artemisia The Iowa premiere of a brand new work by Lauren Gunderson! Directed by Carrie Pozdol June 27-29, 2024 at 7:30 pm June 30, 2024 at 2:00 pm The James Theater (213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, Iowa 52245) Tickets can be purchased through The James Theater website. Artemisia Gentileschi was the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century, yet her name was all but lost for centuries. Attacked at just seventeen, publicly shamed and tortured to prove her truth, Gentileschi nevertheless fought for her art and the freedom to make it on her own terms. Always contending with her father, consumed with passion for her lover, and ferociously devoted to her children, Artemisia is a modern woman before her time. Artemisia is a work of humor and warmth that celebrates the courage, artistry, and humanity of a woman who attacked the glass ceiling with every brush stroke. Content Note: The script contains adult language and situations, as well as discussions of sexual assault, and the death of a...

QueertopIA, an evening of entertainment March 2, 2024, 7:30 pm, at The James Theater. QueertopIA, an evening of entertainment (18+): Dreamwell Theatre and Pride Alliance Center are co-hosting QueertopIA 2024! Join your neighbors and friends in celebration and reflection, while basking in community support. Enjoy a variety of live music, spoken word, burlesque, and drag-lesque performances by amazing, and talented local artists. Fifty percent of the proceeds from this evening will be donated to Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund! Including performances by: Abbi Normal Brett Hoffman Deb Tiemens  Joe Cool Lord Lovebug Mary Vermillion Sir Anne Wrappe Suggested donations: $15 for Adults $10 for Seniors $5 for Students General Admission tickets are for sale now. Assuming seating is still available, walk-ups are welcome! No one turned away for lack of...

Dreamwell Theatre announces the cast of Pleasure Play by Eli Campbell, directed by Meredith Alexander: Maeve – Owen Brightman Gracie – Emma Bibb Abby – Mary Lukas Synopsis: Pleasure Play is a brand-new work by UI Playwright, Eli Campbell. When Maeve’s mother shows up at their place of work, Maeve must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice in order to reconnect. Meanwhile, the life they’ve built with their partner, Gracie, seems to be descending into a fantasy state – and look, there’s aliens! November 10, 11, 17, & 18 at 7:30PM at The...