Culture Crawl 203 “Tamales, Hamburgers, Politics, Music” In the second part of a conversation Dennis Green had with John Rapson, Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Iowa, John talks about the premiere of his new work, “Hot Tamale Louie,” Nov. 1 at the UI’s new Voxman Hall. “Hot Tamale Louie” is a “tone …
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Culture Crawl 205 “Houses and Forests”
Kate Kunau from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has been playing in the collection again, and has come up with two unique exhibits that run through the end of the year. “In the Prairie Style” is a collection of lithographs of midwest homes designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Since Wright strove …
Culture Crawl 204 “The Wickedest Diva of Them All”
Orchestra Iowa’s Head Diva, Tim Hankewich, invites you to “Wicked Divas,” a concert featuring two stars of the Broadway musical “Wicked,” who will perform songs from that musical, as well as tunes from Gypsy, Ragtime, Carmen and even the current Broadway hit, “On Your Feet!” October 29 & 30 at the Paramount Theatre. Information at …
Culture Crawl 202 “I Could Put a Whole Big Band in My Office!”
UI Director of Jazz Studies John Rapson and Johnson County Landmark, the UI’s top jazz band, break the shrink wrap on the new Voxman Hall with a free concert Oct. 28. Each concert this year will feature performances and arrangements by alumni of the UI program. This concert will feature saxophonist Nate Bogert, drummer Cassius …
Culture Crawl 201 “Murder on the Lincoln Highway”
Former Cedar Rapids Gazette reporter Dale Kueter has written a murder mystery that takes place in 1950s Cedar Rapids. It’s based on an actual place, the Motel Sepia, which was run by local civil rights pioneer Cecil Reed. In Dale’s story, the Chicago mob shatters the Motel’s attempt to peacefully integrate whites and blacks in …
Culture Crawl 200 “Plenty to Do Besides Football”
The 200th edition of the Cultural Crawl video series features Nick Kaeding from the Iowa City-Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau, who is a board member of the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA). Nick invites everyone to ICCA’s annual “Celebration of the Arts” on Nov. 15, and also runs down the list of some fun weekend …
Culture Crawl 199 “Renaissance Man”
Victoria Price, daughter of film legend Victor Price, talks to Denny Lynch, host of KCCK’s movie review show “Talking Pictures,” about Vincent Price’s career, and how he found joy in performing, meeting fans, and showing her how to scramble eggs. Price appears Wednesday, October 19 at the Collins Road Theatre for a screening of the …
Culture Crawl 198 “The Blood Will Spill”
The Iowa City Community Theatre brings the “Dracula” to the stage Oct. 21-30. This adaptation is very true to the suspense and mystery of the original tale, perfect for those raised on “True Blood” and other modern takes on Bram Stoker’s story, looking to experience the original source material. Information and tickets at www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.com.