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Culture Crawl 986 “Fashion Week Meets A Ren Fair”
It’s the first of two shows about Kirkwood’s upcoming production of Steven Sondheim’s “Into The Woods.” This time, we go behind the scenes with Bre Kinney, costume designer, and Marianna Coffey, set and tech chief. We talk about the joys and challenges of getting the right “look” for the show, and how the students get …
Culture Crawl 983 “There’s a Reason They Call It a ‘Play'”
Coralville’s Young Footlighters traditionally produce plays with a cast of young people. This weekend, Footlighter’s Imagination Studio launches with a play starring adults, but still for young audiences. Keegan Christopher and Katie Colletta are excited to bring the timeless classic Charlotte’s Web to the stage, the beloved tale of friendship, loyalty, and community. In addition …
The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round with Jazz
Many people don’t know that in addition to being one of Iowa’s most popular jazz performers, Eddie Piccard also drives a bus for College Community Schools. One of the many students he’s struck up a friendship with is Riley Kruse, who rode Eddie’s bus from the time he was in elementary school. Riley’s mom has …
Culture Crawl 980 “Sometimes They Want To Crawl Onstage With Us”
Patrick Starke, Sarah Rosales, Deirdre Lahiff, and Alexandra Wiebe make up the cast of Cedar Rapids Opera’s fun, kid-friendly The Littlest Mermaid. This 37-minute adaptation of Dvořák’s Rusalka has been specially tailored by Joshua Bortz to captivate young audiences. The cast has been performing at schools all over the area, and say it is so …
Culture Crawl 979 “The Liars Bench”
Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre invites everyone to be a part of an upcoming celebration that encompasses both Halloween and Day of the Dead, part of Eulenspiegel’s 50th birthday celebration. Eulenspiegel founder Monica Leo says she has noticed on travels to Mexico that Halloween has begun to be included in traditional Day of the Dead celebrations. And …
Culture Crawl 978 “You Can’t Have a Pony!”
Like many children, Carole Gauger asked her parents for a pony. But unlike most of us, she never quit asking. And saved her babysitting money until she was able to purchase a horse on her own. This led Carole to become one of the country’s leading horse trainer and breeders. She also played a leading …
Culture Crawl 975 “Preaching to the Choir”
Artist John Paul Schafer recently joined Chorale Midwest, and the experience has inspired him to create a mixed-media series, Seasons of Song, featuring birds representing the four seasons. When the art is sold, John will share the proceeds with the Chorale. The Chorale kicks off its season with Sending Love, Joy, and Peace Through Song …
Culture Crawl 974 “She Picked My CD Off The Floor”
Blues legend Bo Ramsey plays a rare Linn County show Oct. 12 at the Ideal Theater, with Joe and Vicki Price. The show will mark one of the very few times Bo and Joe have performed on the same bill since the two played together in the seminal Iowa Blues Band, Mother Blues, back in …