Sean Christopher Lewis, artistic director at Riverside Theatre, directs “A View From The Bridge,” opening Jan. 20. The last of Arthur Miller’s “Big Three” (“Death of a Salesman” and “All My Sons” are the others), “View” tells the story of longshoreman Eddie Carbone who at first welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. …
Category: Culture Crawl
Culture Crawl 223 “But Where Will You Stable the Horses?”
Merry Olde England comes to the Cedar Rapids Public Library Jan. 21 for the Mid Winter Renaissance Faire. There will be dozens of crafters, royalty, two sword fights, and you can even be knighted by the Grand Duke and Duchess! Free Admission, 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Library. Details at www.crlibrary.org.
Culture Crawl 222 “Sympathy for the Character Who Makes Me Mad”
Theatre Cedar Rapids stages “Next Fall” January 13-28. It’s a witty, funny play that also takes a deep and provocative look at faith, commitment, family, and love. Director Angie Toomsen and actor Scott Humeston are our guests. Tickets and information at www.theatrecr.org or 319.366.8591.
Culture Crawl 221 “Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?
Jen Brown directs the Shakespeare comedy “As You Like It” at the Iowa City Community Theatre January 20-29. One of The Bard’s funniest scripts, it’s the tale of several people who seek refuge from their troubles in the forest, and in process discover trouble, mistaken identities, and of course, love. The play originates phrases that …
Culture Crawl 220 “Tears of a Clown”
It’s a double bill January 13 and 15 as the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre presents two very famous operas “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” Christopher Clayton sings in both programs, and Cedar Rapids native and Jefferson High School graduate Janara Kellerman performs in Cavalleria. Janara is one of three Iowa natives in the cast, and Ta’u …
Culture Crawl 218 “It’s All Christmas Today”
Pretty much all Holiday stuff this weekend. Concerts, theatre, even a chance to drop the kids off for a few hours at the Iowa Children’s Museum while you finish Christmas shopping. Rebecca Larkin from the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA) reminds us that there is plenty to do in the Corridor, and www.culturalcorridor.org is a …
Culture Crawl 217 “YEAH!”
It doesn’t matter how “O Holy Night” you’re feeling, when Ron DeWitte finishes a guitar solo, you want to shot “YEAH!” Lynne Rothrock admits sometimes that’s her. Lynne’s Christmas show is in its 14th year and features her husband Ron, Julia West, Greg Kanz, and Dave Ollinger in the band, and special guests Cathy Koebrick …
Culture Crawl 216 “Teens Without Phones in Their Hands”
Only seven tickets remain for this weekend’s final shows of “Little Women” at Giving Tree Theater in Marion. Director Hollie Ternary talks about the challenges and rewards of guiding a group of 21st Century teens through this Civil War period piece. Giving Tree co-founder Heather Akers explains the concept behind Giving Tree, and previews upcoming …