Chris Navarette is the new instrumental music director at Kirkwood Community College. His first jazz events are this week, and there are so many we’ve dubbed it “Jazz Week at Kirkwood!” He’s brought in guest artist Kenyon Brenner, a sax player and teacher in Orange County California. Activities include a free master class open to …
The current exhibits at Gilded Pear Gallery are “Unmoored” from Mary Zeran, and Gordon Kellenburger’s “Colorful Surrounding.” Both artists are known for their use of vibrant colors. Mary says that her latest work incorporates textile and fibers, a tribute to her mom, who made all of Mary’s clothes when she was young. Gordon’s work is …
The Beaker Brothers perform their annual concert at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City Nov. 16, paying tribute to the pioneering Latin-Rock guitarist Carlos Santana, with a show full of some of Santana’s earlier work. Guest-starring with the Beakers is percussionist and singer Ed East, Orquesta Alto Maiz bandmate of Jim Dreier. The Brothers promise …
Willow Creek Theatre in Iowa City offers many opportunities to watch and to learn improv comedy, with their own improv team performing weekly along with classes for all ages. Nov. 15 and 16 “Dumb John,” one of the top improv teams from Chicago comes to town for a Friday Show and Saturday clinic. Tickets …
“In the Garden of Hope” is the title of the Nov. 10 concert by Family Folk Machine, Iowa City’s multi-generational choir. The program will consist of a variety of songs, several written by members of the Family Folk Machine, on an environmental theme. 3pm Nov. 10 at the Englert Theatre. Free admission, donations accepted. Learn …
“North By Northwest meets The Holy Grail” is how Erin Mills and Jaret Morlan describe “The 39 Steps,” a riotous comedy based on the Alfred Hitchcock movie. But to say the script takes liberties with the source material is just where things start. Most of the four cast members play multiple parts, with quick …
Patrick Du Laney directs “The Thanksgiving Play” at Theatre Cedar Rapids, one of the most-produced plays in the country right now. It’s the story of some high school teachers charged with writing a play that celebrates the Thanksgiving story but is culturally sensitive. The result is anything but, when they bring in a Native …
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale and the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra team for “A Salute to Veterans,” Nov. 8 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids. In addition to standards like The Star Spangled Banner, America The Beautiful, and Battle Hymn of the Republic, directors Gerry Kreitzer and Josh Reznicow have also put in stirring …
