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 …
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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.
Culture Crawl 196 “Thunder, Flood, and a Prayer of Thanksgiving”
Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa present “Pastoral Beethoven,” a concert whose centerpiece is Tim’s favorite Beethoven Symphony, the 6th Symphony, which tells the story of the composer’s encounter with a terrific storm, providing an eerie parallel to the recent flood which threatened Orchestra Iowa’s offices and the Paramount Theatre. Friday, Oct. 14 at the Coralville …
Culture Crawl 197 “Big Shoes… Big Voice to Fill”
RHCR Theatre in Cedar Rapids stages “Little Shop of Horrors” Oct. 20-22 at the Scottish Rite Temple. For many in the Corridor, the role of Audrey II, the killer plant with the soulful voice, will forever be identified with the late Doug Jackson, legendary local performer and KCCK program host. RHCR is donating a portion …
Culture Crawl 195 “Best Smelling Show in Town”
The Eastern Iowa Orchid Society presents its annual Orchid Show, October 15-16 in the Noelridge Park Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. Over 500 orchids from all over the world will be on display. New this year, an Open Exhibition Table, where anyone can bring an orchid and have it displayed and judged. Orchid displays, clinics and …
Culture Crawl 194 “No Continental Breakfast”
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian are the new directors and core ensemble of Red Cedar Chamber Music, which brings both historic and new compositions for small ensembles to Eastern Iowa. Their first concert as the new core ensemble is entitled “Red Cedar Express,” and features a new composition from frequent Red Cedar collaborator Michael …