15 years, a 14-piece orchestra, 8 singer-dancers, 10 shows in 9 cities, and a brand new Holiday CD. Iowa’s Own Pianist and Steinway artist Jim McDonough, is in the midst of his annual “Holiday Grande” tour. It’s an original holiday show that is touring Iowa through Dec. 18. Local shows include Anamosa and Monticello Dec. …
Category: Culture Crawl
Culture Crawl 214 “Dancers Only Have to Learn It Once”
That jolly elf Tim Hankewich from Orchestra Iowa is in to talk about the Orchestra’s holiday concerts. The musicians are extra busy this year as they have to learn to entirely different versions of “The Nutcracker,” as they accompany the Joffrey Ballet at Hancher then turn right around THE NEXT NIGHT and perform with the …
Culture Crawl 213 “The Money Pit Meets Green Acres”
The Iowa City Community Theatre presents the Moss/Hart comedy, “George Washington Slept Here” Swede. 2-11. Director Rachael Lindhart explains the classic play is the model for all “man vs. remodeling” comedies that followed it, in particular the movie, “The Money Pit,” set in a country atmosphere that probably inspired the show “Green Acres,” as well.
Culture Crawl 212 “Where All The Cool Stuff Is”
www.CulturalCorridor.org, the events website operated by the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA), has thousands of arts and culture events listed, and is your one stop to find interesting things to do. Sean Ulmer from the ICCA Board of Directors, dipped into the site and found several interesting items for the weekend.
Culture Crawl 211 “Don’t Cry for Me”
Revival Theatre Company presents the Corridor premiere of the musical “Evita” Nov. 17-19 in Coe’s Sinclair Auditorium. Director Brian Glick says there are many great moments in the show besides the well-known torch song “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina.” Although he promises that will be a standout moment. Tickets and information at www.revivaltheatrecompany.com.
Culture Crawl 210 “Since I’m Already Here, I’ll Write You a Symphony”
Orchestra Iowa presents “A Night in Prague,” Nov. 12 at the Paramount and Nov. 13 at the Coralville Center. Tim Hankewich tells the story behind the compositions of the three Czech composers, Dvorak, Janacek, and Mozart, whose works are featured. You may not have known that Mozart was Czech and incorporated Moravian and Bohemian folk …
Culture Crawl 209 “Pregnant Lady Tap Dancing in a Snowflake Suit”
Lindsey Cline and Katie Colette are two of The Wonderettes, a 60s girl group reuniting as the entertainment for the Christmas party at Harper’s Hardware. One of the girls is pregnant, one tends to party just a little too hard, and the audience gets involved, too. Running Nov. 17-Dec. 18 at the Old Creamery Theatre …
Culture Crawl 208 “A Conservative, a Liberal, and Miss Georgia Walk Into a Bar.
Culture Crawl 208 “A Conservative, a Liberal, and Miss Georgia Walk Into a Bar. See below for a special Culture Crawl ticket deal! Well, actually a hotel room. Riverside Theatre presents “The Taming,” which puts a unique satirical spin on today’s political climate. It’s the story of a newly-crowned Miss Georgia who kidnaps two staffers …