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 …
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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 …
Culture Crawl 1250 “Some Shows Need To Be Done”
Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre presents “The Mercy Seat” by Neil LaBute, directed by Kerry Covington. In the studio with insights into this emotionally charged play is director Kerry Covington and cast member Braden JP Rood (Abby). The show opens September 11 with shows running Sept 11-13 & 18-19 at the First Street Community Center’s Uptown …
New Music Monday for September 7, 2026
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify “Feels Like Destiny” is a pivotal creative statement for pianist and producer Skinny Hightower. Rooted in the spiritual warmth of ‘70s soul and funk shaped by the sophistication of jazz fusion, the album finds Skinny writing with renewed confidence and purpose. Drawing from the musical lineage of Stevie …
This Week In Jazz September 6 thru September 12
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Peck Morrison, Wilbur Ware, Victor Wooten and George Mraz, saxmen Sonny Rollins, James Clay, James Clay, and Jim Tomlinson, singers Lorraine Feather, Barbara Morrison, and Harry Connick, Jr., organist Baby Face Willette and more! We’ll also mark the …
This Week’s Shows September 7 – September 13
KCCK’s Labor Day Special All Day Labor Day 6:00am to Midnight The Iowa City Jazz Festival Tune in to KCCK all day Labor Day as we play back the Main Stage performances from the 2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival. We’ll hear the outstanding sets from Artemis, Mary Louis Knutson, the Howard Levy 4, the Saul …
Culture Crawl 1249 “Our Favorite Thing To Do”
oday’s guests are Tom Milligan from TKM Theatrical Productions and Toni LeFebvre from the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra ahead of a performance from the IWJO Sextet coming up September 12, 7:30pm at the Amana Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more info visit tkmtheatricalproductions.com or call 319-899-3799. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …
Culture Crawl 1248 “You’re Going To Write About That?!!”
Bluesman Kevin Burt and wife/manager Nicole Burt are in the studio ahead of the release party for the freshly released album, “This Trip.” Tune in to hear about Kevin’s career and to share in the “big love.” The release party is Saturday, September 5, 8pm at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. Tickets are available for …