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Culture Crawl 197 “Big Shoes… Big Voice to Fill”
RHCR Theatre in Cedar Rapids stages “Little Shop of Horrors” Oct. 20-22 at the Scottish Rite Temple. For many in the Corridor, the role of Audrey II, the killer plant with the soulful voice, will forever be identified with the late Doug Jackson, legendary local performer and KCCK program host. RHCR is donating a portion …
Culture Crawl 195 “Best Smelling Show in Town”
The Eastern Iowa Orchid Society presents its annual Orchid Show, October 15-16 in the Noelridge Park Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. Over 500 orchids from all over the world will be on display. New this year, an Open Exhibition Table, where anyone can bring an orchid and have it displayed and judged. Orchid displays, clinics and …
Culture Crawl 194 “No Continental Breakfast”
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian are the new directors and core ensemble of Red Cedar Chamber Music, which brings both historic and new compositions for small ensembles to Eastern Iowa. Their first concert as the new core ensemble is entitled “Red Cedar Express,” and features a new composition from frequent Red Cedar collaborator Michael …
Which Boss Are You?
Are you Michael Scott? or Miranda Priestly? Mr. Mooney or Mr. Peterman? Take our “Which Boss Are You” quiz, and find out! When you give to KCCK, you’re The Boss. And whether you’re Jack Donaghy or Liz Lemon, your donation keeps jazz on the air, in our schools, and throughout our community. Give now at kcck.org/donate.
David Sanborn and the Birth of the UI Jazz Program
David Sanborn, world-renown jazz saxophonist, began his playing career at the University of Iowa in the early 60s, at a time when there was no jazz program at the UI. And not only was there no jazz program, the music department administration had no interest in creating one. But percussion instructor Tom Davis, along with …
Cedar Rapids Flood Information
The Cedar River in Cedar Rapids is slowly receding from its crest. KCCK is providing flood information updates on the air as changing conditions warrant. Regular programming continues. If news breaks, we’ll let you know. For the latest evacuation map, road closures, sandbag and flood debris removal information and more CLICK HERE. Sign up for text …