Tom Milligan (Willie Clark) and Scot Hughs (Al Lewis) are in the studio ahead of TKM Theatrical Productions’ “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon, directed by Deb Kennedy. It’s September 25-27 at The Amana Performing Arts Center, Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm. For more information visit tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe to The …
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Culture Crawl 1257 “We Have Some Elf Hats”
Starlighters II Theatre presents “Songs for a New World” by Jason Robert Brown coming up September 25-27 & October 2-4. Jennifer Bealle (Artistic Producer) and Leslie Hyland (Musical Director) are in the studio with insights into this unique show. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and Sunday shows are at 2pm. For tickets and …
Culture Crawl 1256 “The Distance Between What You Have And What You Want”
The Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival is Sept. 21-26. There are events every day, many are free and great for all ages. Local broadcasters, including Dennis Green and Ed English participate in “The Way We Were,” Tuesday at 7pm at Parlor City Pub. You’ll hear a variety of stories, including an unforgettable KCRG trip to Washington …
New Music Monday for September 21, 2026
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify The self-titled 2024 debut of Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble drew inspiration from the late civil rights icon John Lewis to craft an album that responded to our tumultuous times by encouraging positivity as a remedy for divisiveness. On the band’s heartfelt follow-up, “Love is the Whole Thing, We …
This Week’s Shows September 21 – September 27
Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Ritmo Quinto on the Local Stage Legendary percussionist James Dreier made his Iowa City Jazz Festival debut as leader of RitmoQuinto, a pared-down 5-piece band full of energy, Latin rhythms, and infectious grooves. RitmoQuinto took the Local Stage and had the crowd dancing in the street. …
This Week In Jazz September 20 thru September 26
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Slam Stewart, Tommy Potter and Jimmy Woode, singers Herb Jeffries, Ward Swingle, Ray Charles, Irene Reid, Les McCann, Marlena Shaw and Norma Winstone, saxmen Shafi Hadi, Sam Rivers, Roland Alexander, Frank Foster, Damani Phillips and more. We’ll also …
Culture Crawl 1255 “You Didn’t Put The Chicken In”
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 …
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 …