<p>Miniemetoo & Coolbrezze-</p>
<p>As a Iowa City native I’d be more than happy to give some advice. It is true that Hancher Auditorium was flooded and that the bar scene is very prevalent. As for Old Capitol Mall, you are partially correct. Many large section of Old Capitol Mall have been converted into offices for the University of Iowa- downtown real estate is at a premium. However, sections of Old Capitol have been refurbished in order to serve as the School of Music There are tons of specialty shops not only in Old Capitol but also downtown. Some of the best food in the metro can also be found downtown. Commercial shops and restaurants can be found at Coral Ridge Mall, which is accessible by bus from the UI campus. </p>
<p>Museums- UI has the Natural History Museum and Art Museum on campus. I am not sure where they reloacted the Art Museum pieces. Last I heard they were at the Figge Museum in Davenport- a good 60 miles away.</p>
<p>Events- While most popular public events in Iowa City (Summer of the Arts) happen during the summer, there are also multiple opportunities during the academic year. Popular events include: The 10,000 Hours Show, Dance Marathon, Friday Night Concert Series, and more.</p>
<p>Theatre/Concerts- While events such as Broadway shows (which we have had our fair share of: Mamma Mia, Avenue Q, Cats, Spamalot, ect) cannot perform in Iowa City due to the lack of Hancher, many theatre activities still go on- even ones organized by the Hancher Box Office. Multiple venues offer concerts and theatre to the public: The Riverside Theatre, Englert Theatre, West High’s Auditorium and City High’s Opstad Auditiorium. (The high schools allows Hancher to rent their buildings)</p>
<p>I hope I was able to give you an idea of Iowa City. Email me if you have any more questions.</p>