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Culture Crawl 535 “Buried Under 50 Layers of Paint”
Sam Weis is an artist and musician who recently returned to Eastern Iowa after many years of living in other areas of the country. Her exhibit, “Common Thread,” is up, along with displays from three other artists, through Feb. 2 at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. There will be a reception and gallery talk on …
Culture Crawl 534 “Foul Play at The Fizzy Lemon”
Hardboiled Mysteries is a new performance troupe that grew out of founder Marissa Carson’s love for putting on Murder Mystery parties. After having years of using shows written by others, Marissa gathered a group of friends to put on an original show that would be open to the public. Their first event, “Foul Play at …
Culture Crawl 533 “The Full Kevin”
Orchestra Iowa music director Tim Hankewich has been a fan of International Blues Challenge winner Kevin “BF” Burt for years, and has invited Kevin to be the guest artist for the highlight of the Christmas season for many, “Holiday Spectacular.” Kevin will perform new arrangements of holiday favorites, and Coe College’s Steve Shanley has also …
Culture Crawl 532 “Glitter Everywhere”
Brucemore mansion in Cedar Rapids is a top holiday attraction in the Corridor, but it’s not too late to schedule a holiday tour. In fact, you can experience Brucemore for the holidays through Dec. 29. Melissa Porter says tours are offered Wednesday through Saturday. On Thursdays and Sundays you can also enjoy holiday tunes on …
Culture Crawl 531 “She’s Gonna Need a Bigger Gown”
Because she’s bringing her show to a bigger stage! Singer Amy Friedl Stoner brings her Christmas Cabaret to the Paramount Theatre for one night only, Dec. 13. She tells Dennis how she and her music and a/v team are going to make sure that the intimate and personal atmosphere of the cabaret translates well to …
Culture Crawl 530 “Lynne Will Probably Be There”
Lynne Rothrock presents her 17th Christmas Cabaret, Dec. 12-14 at Whipple Auditorium at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Lynne, Julia Andrews, and Greg Kanz tell Dennis that the show harkens back to the musical variety shows of our youth, with music and comedy presented by an ensemble that is just as much family as colleagues. …
Culture Crawl 529 “Live From The Loft”
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is in the midst of its 60th anniversary celebration. Director Gerry Kreitzer says that the holiday concert will feature a stunning work by John Rutter, “Magnificat,” Dec. 14 at St. Paul’s Methodist in Cedar Rapids. Gerry also previews the rest of the 60th anniversary season, which will include an all-Beethoven …
Culture Crawl 528 “It’s A Carol Christmas!”
Singer/Songwriter Carol Montag has been starring in Christmas shows in the Cedar Rapids area for many years, both as a part of the group Tribute, and now doing her own show. “A Carol Christmas” is coming up Dec. 14 & 15 at CSPS in Cedar Rapids. Joining Carol will be Cameron Sullenberger, musical director and …