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Watch The Corridor Jazz Performances Online
Nearly 2000 people checked out the Corridor Jazz Virtual concert on May 7, with music videos from 13 area schools, featuring introductions and comments from students, teachers, and a few surprise guests. But if you missed it, you can still watch! Stream the concert on Facebook. Watch individual band performances on YouTube. Approximate performance …
Corridor Jazz Project “concert”
The Corridor Jazz Project 2021 With so many of the usual music activities cancelled during the pandemic, we are working with teachers and administrators to put on the Corridor Jazz Project safely. Recordings took place at individual schools, working within the latest guidelines to reduce the chance of virus spread. The “concert” was live streamed …
Culture Crawl 632 “Kolache Benches”
The National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library hosts “The Iowa Pop Art Market,” May 15 at the Museum, during Czech Village Houby Days. A cooperative project with Iowa BIG, and local artists including Cara Briggs Farmer and Chainbreakers. You’ll see work from many different artists and creators as well as community-focused student projects including …
Culture Crawl 631 “Telling The Story Backwards”
The Arthur Collins Legacy Association premieres its third documentary detailing the critical role Collins Radio has played in the U.S. space program. “Steps To The Moon” tells how the company became a leader in successful communication and tracking of satellites from a site north of Cedar Rapids called Echo Hill, in the very early days …
Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Mt. Vernon
And the first shall be last! The Mt. Vernon Swingin’ STANGS were the first band we recorded for Corridor Jazz this year, but ended up being our final guest DJ hour. The songs were largely picked by Jasper Rood, and show how jazz has influenced video game music. Fellow seniors Sage Boettcher, and Kai Yamanishi …
Culture Crawl 630 “Advance Eulogy”
The History Center of Cedar Rapids is returning to in-person events, with appropriate precautions. Oral Histories Live returns May 4, featuring longtime Gazette columnist Dave Rasdal. And entrepreneur Steve Shriver will be “eulogized” during the next “Famous Last Words,” May 8. The History Center will also host a Roaring Twenties-themed lawn party in July. Listen …
Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Jefferson
Jefferson seniors Emily Fultz and Cady Yokanovich chose a unique method for picking the songs for their guest DJ hour. Jefferson COVID precautions required the band to leave the band room after 30 minutes of rehearsal to allow the room’s air handling to catch up. Band members used the break time by picking their favorite …
Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Centerpoint-Urbana
Emma Midcalf returns for her second time as a guest DJ, joined by fellow CP-U seniors Brent Massner and Faith Maue. Brent admits his dad wakes him up by singing Paul Anka. Emma reveals that Mr. Jacobi’s playing instructions to her include the musical terms “gaddink” and “gaddonk.” Why? You’l have to listen to hear …