Category: Culture Crawl

Culture Crawl 1036 “I Could Be Singing About Road Construction”

A.J. Plummer & Jason Wright in the studio today ahead of their upcoming cabaret show at Opus Concert Café, In My Imagination, Friday 3/14 and Saturday 3/15 at 7:30pm. The space is tight and tickets will go fast! Tickets and more info can be found at artsiowa.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …

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Culture Crawl 1035 “Madness, Chainsaws, and Acorns”

Kirsten Brooks and Franco Machado-Pesce are in the studio amidst Riverside Theatre’s production of “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacharías, directed by Kirsten Brooks. This immersive play deals with property lines, feuding neighbors, and… acorns? The show is open through March 16. Get your tickets now at riversidetheatre.org.  Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …

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Culture Crawl 1034 “High Tolerance for Accordion”

The Swampland Jewels team up with the Dandelion Stompers for a Fat Tuesday concert March 4 at Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City. Forrest Heusinkfeld and Nate Basinger talk about the band’s “Gulf Coast” sound and reveals plans for an album later this year. Advance tickets at www.wildwoodsaloon.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …

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Culture Crawl 1033 “Cardboard Box Violin”

The Avita Duo is comprised of the mother-daughter team of Ksenia Nosikova, chair of the piano department at the University of Iowa, and Katya Moeller, currently studying at Juilliard. The duo performs March 4 at Opus Concert Cafe prior to their first ever New York performance later in March. Tickets for the Opus show at …

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Culture Crawl 1032 “We Love You, Trombonists!”

Orchestra Iowa performs their second concert in as many weeks, with “A Lyrical Journey,” featuring one of Tim’s favorite symphonies, Brahms 4, special guest pianist Lorraine Min performing Saint-Saëns, and a piece by composer Caroline Shaw, whose music is also featured in a new documentary on Leonardo de Vinci. March 1, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre …

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Culture Crawl 1031 “Nice to Wear a Dress Again”

Culture Crawl 1031 “Nice to Wear a Dress Again” As the midwest hunkers down for these late winter cold spells, Crooked Path Theatre invites everyone to a summer getaway of sorts in an immersive Jane Austen experience. Patrick Du Laney and Katy Hahn (playing Elizabeth Bennet)are in the studio to give us the details on …

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Culture Crawl 1030 “Epic Cinematic Sweep”

Tim Hankewich has returned from hibernation ahead of Orchestra Iowa’s one-night-only Pops IV performance, “Video Games Live.” With guests choirs from Kirkwood Community College and Mount Mercy, you can expect to immerse yourself in nostalgia with a range of themes from classic to contemporary video games. It’s Saturday, February 22, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre. Tickets …

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Culture Crawl 1029 “My Mom’s Favorite Part”

Kirkwood Community College’s own Jed Peterson, professor of history, returns to the studio ahead of upcoming touring show, “Black Women Walking,” Written by Dr. Karen F. Williams, adapted and directed by Kevvin L. Taylor. This multimedia production explores and celebrates the strength, resilience, and power of women and offers an experience you won’t want to …

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