Kelley Cole from Gia’s Italian Kitchen in Cedar Rapids is in the studio ahead of a pasta making event at Kingston Yard happening 2pm on September 27. Tune in to hear Kelley talk about Italian cooking and to learn more about this tasty event. For tickets and more information visit giasitaliankitchen.biz. Subscribe to The Culture …
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Culture Crawl 1254 “America Finds Its Groove”
Tim Hankewich is in the studio ahead of Orchestra Iowa’s “Masterworks I: New World Symphony” coming up Saturday 9/19, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre & Sunday 9/20, 2pm at Voxman Concert Hall. In celebration of America 250, concert goers will hear selections from Copland, Gershwin, and Dvořvák. Prior to each concert, insights will be led by …
Culture Crawl 1253 “Put Something Together and We’ll Come Read It”
Russ Anixter is in the studio to chat with Dennis about his newest release with the Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band, “What Next?” This album is also KCCK’s featured album for the month of September. More info at the Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band Faceboook page and russanixter.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture …
New Music Monday for September 14, 2026
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify The story of the new album by Ulysses Owen Jr. and Generation Y began when the drummer sat down in the studios for a “For the First Time” challenge, reimagining the rock band Nirvana’s song “In Bloom” without ever having heard the original. The session’s massive success, amassing …
This Week In Jazz September 14 thru September 18
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of guitarists B.B. King, Earl Klugh and Emily Remler, bassists Cachao, Arvell Shaw and Earl May, singers Bobby Short, Mel Tormé, Jon Hendricks, Wesla Whitfield and Michael Franks, organist Brother Jack McDuff, saxmen Cannonball Adderley and Steve Slagle, trombonist/arranger John …
This Week’s Shows September 14 – September 20
Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Don Gustofsen on the Local Stage The 2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival boasted world-class jazz on all three stages, as the audience heard from the stellar set by guitarist and bassist Don Gustofson and his Jazz Ensemble. The Davenport-based band took the Local Stage, and the Festival crowd jammed …
Culture Crawl 1252 “Ask Me At The End Of The Interview”
George Dorman, KCCK’s news and operations director is retiring after four decades with the station. Tune in to see and hear George take on the rare role of interviewee as reflects on his career in journalism. George will continue involvement with the station as he continues to write and produce “Clean Up Your Act,” his …
Culture Crawl 1251 “22 Hamlets”
Riverside Theatre presents the world premiere of “I, Will: A Late Romance” written by Scott Carter, directed by Adam Knight. In the studio is the creative mind behind the production, Emmy-winning producer and playwright Scott Carter. The show runs September 12-27 with two preview performances taking place September 10 & 11. Tickets available for purchase …