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Culture Crawl 963 “If There’s an Ocarina, I’m There”
Brucemore begins a new series this fall, “Music at the Big House.” The opening performance is directed by Lincoln Ginsberg, a performer and composer who works on the Brucemore Artisan Studio team, along with Dylan Rairdin, called “Themes of the Digital Age,” which presents new arrangements of music from video games. The show will feature …
Culture Crawl 962 “We Are Different, We Are One”
Riverside Theatre opens its 44th season with perhaps their most unique production, the operatic comedy “Scalia-Ginsburg.” It’s the tale of these two jurists, at opposite ends of the political spectrum, who came together over their love of opera. Mary Jane Knight, who sings the Ginsburg role, says that wrapping her head and lips around various …
Culture Crawl 961 “True Personal Narratives”
Matthew 25 teams up with acclaimed artist Akwi Nji for the first “Storytellers of Cedar Rapids,” a new series that will feature local storytellers, some open mic slots, and music. Performing for this first event are Akwi, Matthew 25 founder Courtney Ball, Jason Edwards, Eric Gutschmidt, and Ruth Morrow on the theme of “What …
Culture Crawl 958 “Stupid in the Best Way”
“The Merry Wives of Windsor” is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays, but one that features one of his best-known characters, the beer-swilling, womanizing rapscallion Falstaff. Crooked Path Theatre’s Patrick DuLaney says legend has it the play was written in just a couple weeks, after Queen Elizabeth told the playwright she wanted to see Falstaff in …
Culture Crawl 957 “What Are You Doing Playing Trumpet?”
The Dandelion Stompers played a record number of shows in 2023, and founding member Katies Roche says the band has taken it just a bit easier in 2024. But things are ramping up for late summer and fall. They perform Aug. 23 for the Friday Night Concert Series and at Wilson’s Orchard on Sept. 8. …
Culture Crawl 956 “Guitar Math”
Steve Grismore brings his trio to the final Jazz Under the Stars Aug. 22. The group features Steve on guitar, Mitch Towne on organ, and Tim Crumely, drums. They recently performed at the Iowa City Jazz Festival and brought the crowd to its feet with fresh takes on the organ trio style popularized by Grant …
Culture Crawl 952 “Stealing a Vocalist”
The Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue Ensemble is making a swing through Eastern Iowa this week, with stops in Muscatine, Waverly, Dubuque, and West Branch. Tech Sgt. Tyler Kennamer says the band plays a variety of jazz tunes from traditional big band to bebop and modern jazz. The shows are all free. …
Culture Crawl 951 “Not for the Paycheck”
The Eastern Iowa Health Center is a non-profit medical center, part of the National Health Service Corps. They serve everyone, regardless of income or insurance. They have recently opened a brand new pediatric facility, as well as dental services. Find out more at a free Community Block Party, Aug. 9 from 4-7pm at the Center, 1201 …