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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 …
Culture Crawl 948 “Soul & Roll”
Dr. Z’s Experiment is a band that’s been around since the founders were Kirkwood students more than 20 years ago. Wonderful Smiths came together more recently, during the pandemic lockdown. The two bands, along with Dave Helmer, come together for a show Aug. 2 at Wildwood BBQ and Saloon. You’ll get to hear music from …
Culture Crawl 947 “Making Up”
Culture Crawl 947 “Making Up” Hard to believe, but the final week of the Municipal season is here. Steve will take the opportunity to make up some selections not played because concerts were canceled, including the James Bond and Moana medleys. Special guests are Miera Kim & Carey Bostian of Red Cedar Chamber Music, who …
Jazz Under The Stars 2024
Iowa’s Jazz Station reunites two groups of college chums, makes the invisible visible, and revisits the great jazz organ trios during KCCK’s Jazz Under The Stars, August 1, 8, 15, and 22 at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids. All concerts begin at 6:30pm at Noelridge Park, and are broadcast live on 88.3 KCCK. Meet …