TKM Theatrical Production’s Tom Milligan and Rod Pierson from The Rod Pierson Big Band are in the studio ahead of “A Swingin’ Christmas with The Rod Pierson Big Band and Craig Boche at the Mic!” This Christmas special is one night (afternoon) only coming up on Sun, Nov. 30, 2pm at The Amana Performing Arts …
Category: Culture Crawl
Culture Crawl 1145 “Borderline Animal Cruelty”
Cedar Rapids Children’s Theatre, better known as Playtime Poppy, is at Kennedy High School for their holiday show, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” Cast members Izzy Westercamp and Saul Ervin talk about putting this beloved show together, which will contain all the songs and scenes you know, plus a few surprises. Dec. 4-6 at Kennedy …
Culture Crawl 1144 “Gerard Contains Multitudes”
Singer-songwriter Carol Montag brings “A Carol Christmas” to CSPS Hall Saturday, Nov. 29. Joined by longtime friends Bruce Millard, Gerard Estella, and Jim White, Carol promises an evening of fun, fresh arrangements of holiday favorites, and even treats! Tickets at cspshall.org.
Culture Crawl 1143 “Member of the Club”
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center presents its annual Holiday Bazaar Nov. 22 from 8-noon. Browse and buy from a variety of local crafters and artists. And while you’re there, unplug for a little while and enjoy their trails and natural attractions. More info at prairiewoods.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” …
Culture Crawl 1142 “Turkeys & Suppositories”
Iowa City Community Theatre presents “Inspecting Carol” Nov. 14-23. It’s the hilarious story of a broke theatre company attempting to stage their holiday production of “A Christmas Carol” while also waiting for an inspector to evaluate their organization for a federal grant that could save the theatre. When they identify the wrong person as the …
Culture Crawl 1141 “Gigs Are Kind of Fun”
Linn-Mar junior Everett Sams, looking for opportunities for his combo to play out in the community, struck on the idea of hosting a combo festival for student-led groups. He reached out to friends at other schools, including Griffin Shroyer at CR Washington, and Ben Hollinger at Prairie, and has organized the first Corridor Combo Festival, …
Culture Crawl 1140 “My Memory’s a Little Foggy”
In the late 60s and early 70s, what we now call progressive rock or album rock got its first exposure to much of the country, not on FM radio, but on an AM station out of Little Rock, Arkansas. DJ Clyde Clifford played underground rock & roll on a late-night show that could be heard …
Culture Crawl 1139 “Play Things You Like To Play”
Kirkwood’s director of instrumental music, Chris Navarette, is back with a line up of upcoming concerts for Kirkwood band ensembles. First up is a combined concert with the Kirkwood Big Band and Jazz Fusion ensembles on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30pm. Then, on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2pm, a combined concert with the Kirkwood Groove …