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Culture Crawl 1154 “Sometimes I’m Anchoring The Tenor Line”
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale keeps busy during the holiday season with a variety of caroling and small-group appearances, and two main events. The choir’s holiday concert will feature Saint-Saen’s Christmas Oratorio and a contemporary contata by John Leavitt, Dec. 13 at First Lutheran Church. The next day they turn right around and performa with …
Culture Crawl 2253 “Buddy’s Got His Spot”
Bluesman Michael Charles returns to Cedar Rapids December 13 for the latest leg of his “Guitar, Music, and Miles” tour. Born and raised in Australia, Michael first came to the USA at the behest of Buddy Guy, and has since became a fixture on the Chicago Blues scene, been inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall …
Culture Crawl 1152 “Combination of Elvis & a Cha-Cha”
Heavy Metal! “Tuba Christmas” comes to the Cedar Rapids Public Library Dec. 13. It’s an ad hoc ensemble that will feature nearly 100 instruments. Rehearsal takes place immediately prior to the show, and all players are welcome, regardless of age or experience level. Admission and participation are free, but audience members are encouraged to bring …
Vote for the The Best of 2025 Live
On New Year’s Eve, we’re looking back at the standout performances that Iowa’s Jazz Station brought to you during our KCCK’s 50th anniversary year, and we need your help to choose! Pick your favorite four shows from 2025. We’ll play back the top vote-getters as we ring in 2026! Please cast your vote by 5pm …
Culture Crawl 1151 “You’re Jake From State Farm!”
TKM Theatrical Productions premieres a new play from Jonesy McElroy Dec. 5-14. “Fruitcakes” tells the story of a failing call center whose operator begins inviting clients who have nowhere to go for the holidays to join him. Tickets and more info at tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in …
Culture Crawl 1150 “Barn-Blind”
Chorale Midwest presents two opportunities to see their holiday concert, Dec. 7 at 2:30 and Dec. 9 at 7:30, both at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids. You’ll hear some classic favorites as well as some unique arrangements director Brad Barrett has turned up. Tickets and info at choralemidwest.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at …
Culture Crawl 1147 “As One Does”
Many decades after its release, “Arsenic & Old Lace” remains one of the funniest plays ever written, and the source for every “sweet old lady with a dark secret” story made ever since. Starlighters presents the show Dec. 5-14. Tickets and more info at starlighters.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture …
Thanksgiving Special – First Friday Jazz
Some people spend Thanksgiving looking forward to Black Friday. But on KCCK, we’ll spend it with FIRST Friday! First Friday Jazz, that is. All day on Thanksgiving, we’re playing back some of your favorite shows from the past year of KCCK’s First Friday Jazz. Here’s the schedule (times approximate): 6:00am – Soul Sacrifice 7:30am – …