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Bobby D Opens Art Exhibit Jan 30
Bob DeForest, host of KCCK’s “da Blues” will open an exhibit of his art at a reception January 30, with music from Matt Panek and the Original Kool-Aid Trio. “Sunshine Dayglo (de) Forest” collects nearly ten years of Bob’s work, which is influenced by album covers, festival posters including the psychedelic poster artists of the …
Lisbon Student Wins 2026 Corridor Jazz Art Contests
Jordin McFarlane, a senior at Lisbon High School has been chosen as the cover design winner for the “The Corridor Jazz Project XIX”, a compilation of recordings featuring twenty-one high school jazz bands produced by Iowa’s Jazz Station. The Corridor Jazz Project features the top jazz bands from Jefferson, Kennedy, Prairie, Xavier and Washington High …
KCCK and Career Pathways
KCCK General Manager Dennis Green has been presenting to 6th and 7th graders about KCCK and the career of radio, as a part of Career Pathways with the Workplace Learning Connection. As a group activity, students recorded the audio to a TV commercial. Page down to hear and see the work of students from Mt. …
Culture Crawl 1154 “Sometimes I’m Anchoring The Tenor Line”
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale keeps busy during the holiday season with a variety of caroling and small-group appearances, and two main events. The choir’s holiday concert will feature Saint-Saen’s Christmas Oratorio and a contemporary contata by John Leavitt, Dec. 13 at First Lutheran Church. The next day they turn right around and performa with …
Culture Crawl 2253 “Buddy’s Got His Spot”
Bluesman Michael Charles returns to Cedar Rapids December 13 for the latest leg of his “Guitar, Music, and Miles” tour. Born and raised in Australia, Michael first came to the USA at the behest of Buddy Guy, and has since became a fixture on the Chicago Blues scene, been inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall …
Culture Crawl 1152 “Combination of Elvis & a Cha-Cha”
Heavy Metal! “Tuba Christmas” comes to the Cedar Rapids Public Library Dec. 13. It’s an ad hoc ensemble that will feature nearly 100 instruments. Rehearsal takes place immediately prior to the show, and all players are welcome, regardless of age or experience level. Admission and participation are free, but audience members are encouraged to bring …
Vote for the The Best of 2025 Live
On New Year’s Eve, we’re looking back at the standout performances that Iowa’s Jazz Station brought to you during our KCCK’s 50th anniversary year, and we need your help to choose! Pick your favorite four shows from 2025. We’ll play back the top vote-getters as we ring in 2026! Please cast your vote by 5pm …
Culture Crawl 1151 “You’re Jake From State Farm!”
TKM Theatrical Productions premieres a new play from Jonesy McElroy Dec. 5-14. “Fruitcakes” tells the story of a failing call center whose operator begins inviting clients who have nowhere to go for the holidays to join him. Tickets and more info at tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in …