Gabriel Kahane

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Magnificent Bird & Book of Travelers
An evening of stories, music, and food

Part of Hancher Up Close

Part of Hancher's 53rd season

The confines of “singer-songwriter” are too limiting to hold this artist and his searching work.

Hancher’s composer-in-residence revisits two of his exceptional song cycles in a single day—an opportunity to immerse yourself in Kahane’s lyrically beautiful work and affecting vocals. After the first cycle, Magnificent Bird, the audience will convene in Hancher’s Stanley Café for a community meal inspired by the classic Amtrak diner car meals of the mid-20th century. After dinner, the audience will return to the stage to hear Kahane’s second collection, Book of Travelers.

Magnificent Bird chronicles a year Kahane spent entirely offline and the unexpected turbulence of living quietly. Book of Travelers recounts the strangers Kahane met on a 9,000-mile train journey through America.

Patrons should plan for the full evening with Gabriel Kahane — including Magnificent Bird, a community dinner, and Book of Travelers — to run until approximately 8 p.m.

Gabriel Kahane website

TICKETS
Adults $50
Students & Youth $10

PROGRAM:
4 p.m. Gabriel Kahane’s Magnificent Bird
5:30 p.m. Buffet-style community dinner
7 p.m. Gabriel Kahane’s Book of Travelers

MENU
Caesar Salad
Waldorf Salad
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Whipped Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Salisbury Steak
Pan Seared Salmon Filet with Lemon Dill Butter
Mushroom, White Bean, Tomato Ragu over Polenta
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

Sunday, February 22, 2026 4:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Hadley Stage / Onstage Seating
141 Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at 319-467-4849 or paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.