Category: Culture Crawl

Culture Crawl 1183 “He’s My Bus Driver”

Red Cedar Chamber Orchestra returns to the Culture Crawl ahead of “Reunion Redux,” a program for violin, viola, and cello. In the studio is the trio playing the program (and family members!) Miera Kim, Carey Bostian, and Oliver Bostian. The formal concerts will be Wednesday, April 15, 7:30pm at Opus Concert Café in Cedar Rapids …

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Culture Crawl 1182 “Is That It?”

Tim Hankewich is back on the podium as Orchestra Iowa presents Masterworks IV featuring a collection of unfinished compositions. It’s Saturday, Mar 21, 7:30 at Paramount Theatre & Sunday, Mar 22, 2pm at IMU Main Lounge, University of Iowa.  Insights will be held at 6:45pm Saturday evening and a pre-concert at 1pm on Sunday. For …

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Culture Crawl 1181 “They Look Like Cobblestones”

Jennifer Beall, Events & Communication Coordinator at Brucemore historic mansion in Cedar Rapids, chats with Dennis about some upcoming events and programing at Brucemore. From $5 spring break tours to a special mansion mixer featuring talks of poltergeists.  More information can be found at brucemore.org and on the Brucemore FaceBook page. Subscribe to The Culture …

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Culture Crawl 1180 “Still Had the Coal Chutes”

Joy Lapp from the Mount Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission & Jerry Tolson, musician and retired educator, are in the studio ahead of a fundraising event to restore Mount Pleasant’s Historic Second Baptist Church. It’s the Jerry Tolson Quartet ft. Delfeayo Marsalis Mar 20, 7:30pm at The University Chapel, Mt. Pleasant. Tickets and more info at …

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Culture Crawl 1179 “The Music Has Evolved”

The University of Iowa School of Music’s jazz department is bustling with events between the various ensembles and an exciting upcoming residency program with Stefon Harris. In the studio with the details is the head of UI’s jazz program, Damani Phillips. For a list of upcoming events at UI School of Music visit music.uiowa.edu/events. For …

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Culture Crawl 1178 “I Remember When The Skywalks Were New”

Linn County’s History Center is abuzz with programing and special events including Skywalk Tours, Meet the Author, Chew on This, History Happy Hour, and the popular special event, “History Headline Hijinks” (March 27). Program manager, Jenny Thielman, is in the studio with the details and an overview.   For more information visit historycenter.org. Subscribe to The …

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Culture Crawl 1177 “Statue of Liberty Will Not Be Harmed”

Orchestra Iowa CEO, Eric Marshall, and Magician Jackson Green are in the studio ahead of Jackson’s upcoming “Magic Show,” at Opus Concert Cafe on Saturday, March 14. Tickets are $15, doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm.  Tickets and more info at artsiowa.com & orchestraiowa.org. Keep up with Jackson at jacksongreen.net & …

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Culture Crawl 1176 “Kill The Wabbit, Kill The Wabbit”

Orchestra Iowa presents Pops III, “Bugs Bunny at the Symphony.” Guest conductor George Daughtery joins Dennis over zoom with all the details. It’s Saturday, March 7, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids. Tickets and more info at artsiowa.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast player. …

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