Sean Ulmer and Julia Jessen from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art are in the studio to chat about this summer at CRMA. The 17th annual Free Summer Admission program is underway through August 30 and two new summer exhibitions are up on display. “Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bill …
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Culture Crawl 1224 “Half the Concert is Already Done”
It’s Muni Band week five and Steve Shanley is in the studio ahead of the upcoming fan-favorite patriotic concerts featuring special guests, the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale. Concerts start at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 1 at Guthridge Park and Sunday, July 5 at Bever Park. Weather updates and more information at crmuniband.org & the CR …
New Music Monday for June 29, 2026
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Detroit-bred pianist and composer David Janeway has spent more than five decades developing a voice shaped by one of jazz’s most influential musical communities. Raised in the city’s deeply rooted jazz tradition, Janeway came of age in an environment where mentorship, groove, and collective spirit defined the music. As …
This Week’s Shows June 29 – July 5
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Ken McIntyre Craig presents a deep listen to material recorded by reedman Ken McIntyre with Eric Dolphy. We’ll also hear standout charts from McIntyre’s own releases on Steeplechase, Prestige, and other record labels. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …
This Week In Jazz June 28 thru July 4
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of composer Frank Loesser, singers Lena Horne, Johnny Hartman and Melissa Walker, pianists Richard Wyands and Ahmad Jamal, organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, clarinetist Pete Fountain and bassist Stanley Clarke and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversary of Mel Torme/Gerry …
Culture Crawl 1223 “Ham-Fisted”
Another Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Field Day is coming up June 27-28 and Dave Watson is in the studio with all the details. The event will be held on the North East Corner of C Avenue and Collins Road in Cedar Rapids. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend to learn more about Amateur Radio. …
Culture Crawl 1222 “Smells Like Burnt Coffee”
The 2026 Five Seasons Chamber Music Festival is underway at Kirkwood Community College. Faculty members Rich Wagor, Matt Andreini, Phil Faconti, and Dave Eggar chat with Dennis about working with students in a variety of chamber ensembles. Concerts in Kirkwood’s Ballantyne Auditorium will be Thursday, June 25 at 7pm (faculty & interns) and Friday, June …
Culture Crawl 1221 “Little Kernels of Truth”
Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre Summer Theatre Adventure presents “The Seeds of Our Story,” written by Joe Link for Playtime Poppy’s 75th Anniversary. Zhen E Rammelsberg, Darrin Crow, and Robin Crow are in the studio with insights into this “origin story” show. This free to the public show will be Friday, June 26, 7pm at the …