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Culture Crawl 527 “Spoilers for a 200-Year Old Story”
Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities team up once again this year for “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 7 at 2:30 and 7:30 at the Paramount Theatre. Music Director Tim Hankewich says that even though the Tchaikovsky’s music doesn’t change, the dancers and choreography do, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for both dancers and musicians. Tim also …
Culture Crawl 526 “Telling The Story”
It’s “Christmas with Chorale Midwest,” Dec. 7 & 8 at Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hiawatha. Director Dr. Bradley Barrett talk, along with KCCK’s Bob Stewart, a charter member of the Chorale, talk to Dennis about picking the right literature for holiday concerts, and how the program is designed to take the audience chronologically through …
Culture Crawl 525 “Keeping The Bubble Happy”
Artist Mary Zeran opens an exhibition of her latest work Dec. 6 at Gilded Pear Gallery. Mary tells Dennis about how her paintings are actually similar to sculptures, and gallery director Lauren Tucci talks about the art of displaying exhibits so they look their best on the gallery walls. Everyone is invited to the exhibit …
Culture Crawl 524 “Traditions”
Pianist Jim McDonough’s “Holiday Grande” tour takes to the road again this year for shows all around the state, including shows in Anamosa on Nov. 29, and Cedar Rapids on Dec. 8. Jim talks to Dennis about the origins of the show, and how he meets the challenge of keeping it fresh after more than …
Thanksgiving Day Jazz Under The Stars Special
Join Iowa’s Jazz Station on Thanksgiving Day, as we relive a great Jazz Under the Stars season. We’ll broadcast every minute of every concert from this past August, with TWO chances for you to catch each band. 2019 marked the beginning of a brand new Young Artist Series, featuring fine student combos at each concert. …
Culture Crawl 523 “Some Assembly Required”
Old Creamery Theatre presents a brand-new holiday show, “Not Another Christmas Letter – The Musical.” Sean McCall says it’s a musical revue that walks the audience through many holiday traditions, from receiving that Christmas letter from the “perfect” family, to Black Friday, assembling toys in the wee hours of Christmas morning, plus a touching number …
Culture Crawl 522 “Big Horns”
The big brass comes out on December 7 at 2pm as Merry Tuba Christmas comes to the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Organizers Jim Engelbach and Kyle Patrick say somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 players have turned out each year since 1974 have turned out for the deepest Christmas celebration of the year. Admission is …
Culture Crawl 521 “Get Grosser”
Riverside Theatre presents “Straight White Men,” Nov. 25 through Dec. 15. Both comedy and drama, the play is the story of three men who go home for the holidays. As we all sometimes do, they revert to the traditional family roles they had while growing up, and also struggle with the role of “straight white …