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Culture Crawl 1206 “’September’ is not on the program”
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale presents their final concert of the season, “Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water,” coming up May 2, 7:30pm at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Director Gerry Kreitzer is in the studio with the details plus a preview of the upcoming season. Tickets are $18 (+fees) online and $23 in-person/day-of. More …
Culture Crawl 1205 “Women Wear Pants All The Time Now”
Family Folk Machine’s Spring Concert, “Dreaming Iowa,” is coming up Saturday May 2, 3pm at the Englert Theatre. The program is made up of songs that reflect on the past, present, and future of Iowa while exploring themes of belonging. In the studio with the details is director of the group, Jean Littlejohn. This concert …
Culture Crawl 1203 “Diabolical Plan”
CR Community Orchestra presents, “Joy, Celebration, & the American Spirit!” Ft. special guest Red Cedar Chamber Music. Orchestra conductor, Josh Reznicow, and Red Cedar Music directors Carey Bostian & Miera Kim are in the studio with the details. It’s Sunday, May 3, 3pm at Ballantyne Auditorium. Tickets and more info at crcorchestra.org. Subscribe to The …
This Week In Jazz April 26 thru May 2
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays drummers Denzil Best and Connie Kay, singers Blossom Dearie and Shirley Horn, harmonica player Toots Thielemans, bassists Percy Heath and Martin Wind, flautists Dave Valentin and James Newton, percussionist Ray Barretto and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of …
This Week In Jazz April 19 thru April 25
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, Blue Note Records founder Alfred Lion, percussionist Candido Camero, bassists Charles Mingus, Paul Chambers and Avishai Cohen, trombonist Slide Hampton, guitarist Mundell Lowe, keyboardist Dave Grusin and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Miles …
This Week In Jazz April 12 thru April 18
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of Saxmen Bud Freeman, Gene Ammons, John Ellis and Nolan Schroeder, singers Bessie Smith, Rosa Passos and Judy Wexler, vibist Teddy Charles, bassists Richard Davis and Gene Cherico, flutist Herbie Mann, composer Henry Mancini and more. We’ll also mark the …
Culture Crawl 1193 “Sneeze on Command”
Clear Creek Amana High school presents “Guys & Dolls.” In the studio is Hayden Bailey (Miss Adelaide), Carson Brandt (Nathan Detroit), Logan Weber (Arvide Abernathy) behind the scenes is Makayla Ratliff. Its April 16 & 17 at pm and April 18 2pm & 7pm at Clear Creek Amana High School Performing Arts Center. Get your …
Culture Crawl 1192 “Oh, That One!”
Orchestra Iowa is getting ready for Masterworks V of their 2026 season featuring pianist Winston Choi. Tim Hankewich is in the studio with the details. Its Saturday, 4/11, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre & Sunday, 4/12, 2pm at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Saturday insights at 6:45pm and Sunday insights at 1pm at West Music …