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Familiar Faces, New Roles
We are pleased to announce that a familiar face will taking over KCCK’s fundraising efforts, as Michelle Collier will succeed Lisa Baum as KCCK’s Development Director. Since joining KCCK in 2015 as Office Manager and Development Assistant, Michelle has shown a keen interest in getting more involved in our fundraising. She took it upon herself to take grant-writing …
Culture Crawl 355 “Dutch Golden Age”
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has two new exhibits that will be up through the summer. Assistant Curator Kate Kunau says “The Grand Tour” shows the legendary cities of Europe through the eyes of artists. “Setting the Table,” is a collection of still life work, which began in the 17th century as a way …
Get Well Soon, Big Mo!
We’re sorry to announce that John Heim, KCCK’s Big Mo, will be off the air for a while, after suffering a fall at home. John is in good spirits, and hopes to be back on the air as soon as his health allows. Craig Kessler is subbing in on the ‘da Friday Blues for the …
Culture Crawl 354 “Why? Was Phil Collins Sick?”
Singer and composer Randy Newman has had one of the music industry’s most varied careers. Baby Boomers know him as the composer of Three Dog Night’s “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” and of course, the novelty hit, “Short People.” Millennials first heard him in the Toy Story movies. Singer Lynne Rothrock teams up with …
Culture Crawl 353 “Why We Got Into The Biz”
A colleague once told Orchestra Iowa’s Tim Hankewich, “If I had a nickel every time I heard Mahler 3, I’d have 10 cents.” Mahler’s 3rd Symphony is a piece that requires total concentration and expertise from every musician on the stage, and as such, may only come around once in a career. Nearly 100 …
IC Jazz Fest Memorial Day Broadcast!
KCCK starts the run up to the 2018 Iowa City Jazz Festival by reliving last year’s Fest on Memorial Day. Listen all day Monday for memorable performances from Jeff Coffin, The Cookers, Laura Caviani, and many more, plus our exclusive backstage conversations with all the headliners. Here’s the schedule (times are approximate): 6:00am – Rhythm …
Culture Crawl 352 “You’ll Never Look at Jingle Bells the Same Again”
Old Creamery Theatre presents “The Savannah Sipping Society” May 31 – June 24. Actors Carrie SaLoutos and Kay Francis say that if you’re a fan of the Golden Girls, or the new movie “The Book Club,” you’ll enjoy this tale of four women dealing with life changes who come together over conversation and cocktails. Tickets …
Hannah Marks & Blake Shaw
It’s all about the Bass with Dennis Green, as he interviews Des Moines native Hannah Marks, now a student in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University about her upcoming show at the Clinton St. Social Club on May 26. Iowa City bassist Blake Shaw sits on on the conversation as well. He and …