Songstress Amy Friedl brings her Christmas show to the Paramount Theatre Dec. 14. Music Director Luke Viertel will bring several of his Dr. Z’s Experiment bandmates to the party, and special guests will be the Mt. Vernon High School Swingin’ Stands, the jazz band from Amy’s alma mater. Tickets at www.artsiowa.com. Subscribe to The Culture …
Madrigals were a popular form of choral singing in the 14th and 15th centuries, and live on today because they are fun to sing and listen to, with each vocal part often singing different (but complementary) melodies and lyrics all at the same time. Today, madrigals are often performed at dinners and other events that …
Carol Montag brings her holiday show A Carol Christmas back to CSPS Hall on December 12. Joining her once again will be Dylan Rairdin and Riley Thurm from Trees Reach, along with long-time collaborators Bruce Millard and Jim White. Beyond the holiday spirit, Carol is working on a new album, Strange Ballet, set for release …
The Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra presents its fall concert Dec. 8 at Kirkwood. Director Josh Reznicow says the orchestra will give a reprise of some of the songs performed at their Salute to Veterans show with the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, as well some holiday favorites. The Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra is open to musicians of …
Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities present their annual performance of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 7 at the Paramount Theatre. Tim is extra grateful for the community support of the Orchestra’s recent purchase of a new celesta, because the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fair just wouldn’t be the same without it! And in fact, that …
Something on the order of 100 low brass players will descend on the Cedar Rapids Public Library Dec. 14 for “Tuba Christmas,” which is exactly what the title says: many, many tubas playing Christmas music. This year’s guest director is Toni Lefebvre, who teaches at College Community and directs the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra. Organizers …
Riverside Theatre takes the familiar story of “It’s A Wonderful Life” and presents it in a whole new way, as a radio play! Journey to 1946 Iowa City and the studios of KNIC (Kinnick, get it?) and watch as five actors portray 40 characters, provide sound effects, and even perform the music! Nov. 29-Dec. 15. …
Two chances to celebrate Christmas with Chorale Midwest. Director Bradly Barrett admits programming a holiday concert is a challenge, but says the show will satisfy listeners who want familiar traditions as well as bringing in some arrangements and songs that will keep things fresh. December 8 at 2:30, and the 10th at 7:30, at Christ …
