Chorale Midwest was formed 20 years ago by a group of choir alums who wanted to keep performing post-school. KCCK’s Bob Stewart is a charter member. Today, the Chorale has grown to include a main ensemble, a women’s chorus, a vocal jazz group, and also features a soloist spotlight series. Upcoming events include: March 13 …
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Culture Crawl 236 “He’ll Have to Re-explain Everything These Two Rubes Said.”
Orchestra Iowa welcomes jazz legend Branford Marsalis to the Creative Corridor March 10 and 11 for two concerts, Friday at Hancher and Saturday at the Paramount. In between, there will be a free Q&A session with Branford, March 11 at 10am in the Opus Concert Cafe. Airing just before Branford himself stops by the KCCK …
New Music Monday for March 6, 2017
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. A native of Geneseo, Illinois, Jim Buennig is a saxophonist now based in Iowa City. He received a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from Western Illinois University and is currently completing a Master of Arts degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Iowa, …
Culture Crawl 235 “Like a Cole Porter Greatest Hits Album”
Evan Hilsabeck and Josh Holmes direct the Iowa City Community Theatre production of “Anything Goes,” March 3-12 in Iowa City. The score is rich with hit after hit from the legendary Cole Porter, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” You’re the Top,” It’s De-Lovely,” and the title song. The story, a madcap shipboard …
Culture Crawl 234 “The First Sign of Spring”
for many is “Prairie Preview,” a free event presented by the Bur Oak Land Trust of Johnson County, March 9 at 6:30 pm. You can browse a variety of exhibits on the theme of nature and conservation, and hear a talk by UI professor Steve Hendryx called “Wild Bees of Iowa: Hidden Diversity in the …
Culture Crawl 233 “Musical Omnivores”
Jeff Collier, CEO of Orchestra Iowa, stops by to talk about “Faithfully,” A symphonic tribute to the music of Journey, FEb. 25 & 26. Jeff says that while accompanying “pop” music may not be the most challenging thing a classically-trained musician will do, many symphony players enjoy a variety of music. They enjoyed these tunes …
Culture Crawl 232 “F Minor, For Those Scoring At Home”
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian with Red Cedar Chamber Music present “Hussite Fantasy.” The program includes two pieces commissioned expressly to celebrate Czech heritage in Cedar Rapids. The title piece, “Hussite Fantasy” was commissioned in 2008 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church in Ely. Composer Phillip Warton, a Decorah native, comes …
Culture Crawl 231 “Harassment, Objectification… All the Fun Stuff”
Comedian and playwright Megan Gogerty premieres her new one-woman show “Lady Macbeth and Her Pal Megan” at Riverside Theatre. Megan says that what began as an examination of the character of Lady Macbeth soon morphed into a meditation on the nature of ambitious women in male-dominated professions, like politics… or comedy. All through the lens …