Cedar Rapids Museum of Art curator, Julia Jessen, is in the studio to chat about current CRMA exhibits and upcoming events. “From the Outside Looking In: Interior Spaces” is open through May 3 & “Art is the Word: Text in Art” is open through May 17. Upcoming juried exhibit, “Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in …
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This Week’s Shows March 29 – April 5
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Saturdays at 6:00pm Pittsburgh Pianist Horace Parlan Craig presents a tasty variety from Horace Parlan’s many releases on Blue Note and Steeplechase Records, as well as his work with Mingus, Lou Donaldson, Frank Foster, Dexter Gordon, and many others. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays …
This Week In Jazz March 29 thru April 4
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Frankie Laine, Doris Day, Gil-Scott Heron and Norah Jones, saxophonists Harry Carney, Sal Nistico, Dick Oatts and Lannie Morgan, vibist Red Norvo, trumpeters Herb Alpert and Al Naylor and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Miles …
New Music Monday for March 30, 2026
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify With nine Grammy nominations and widespread critical acclaim for both her recordings and live performances, Tierney Sutton has earned a place among the most revered voices in contemporary jazz. She now adds a new chapter to her distinguished recording career with “Spring,” her 17th album as a leader or …
Culture Crawl 1185 “Compelling Story of Cabbage Rolls”
The 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival is almost here. Founder & president, Scott Chrisman, and Festival director, Eric Freese, are in the studio with the details. Its April 9-12 at three Cedar Rapids locations: Collins Road Theatres, Olympic South Side Theater, and Ideal Theater & Bar. For more information and a full schedule visit …
2026 Guest DJs – Xavier
Xavier Jazz Band One members Killian, Ben, Peter and Mia have had a big week! Along with several dozen members of the Cedar Rapids Metro schools, they marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. They spent a week touring the Emerald Isle, but then got caught …
Culture Crawl 1184 “You Will Hear Every Person Solo”
Sherrie Maricle with The DIVA Jazz Orchestra is in the studio ahead of a concert at Coe College as apart of the Marquis Series. It’s Wednesday, April 8, 7pm at Coe’s Sinclair Auditorium. For more info and to keep up with the band visit divajazz.com. For tickets visit coe.edu. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at …
New Music Monday for March 23, 2026
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Shaped by years of collaboration, “Buckshot Blues” captures guitarist Steve Kovalcheck’s trio chemistry with the famed drummer Jeff Hamilton and bassist John Hamar. It highlights the trio’s unique blend of precision, spontaneity, and playfulness through thirteen mostly original tunes. Filled with soulful grooves and expressive blues inflections, Kovalcheck’s melodic …