Monica Leo was there when Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre began. Today she serves as managing director and lead puppeteer, as well as the artist behind many of their prints and set designs. Someone with so much history and experience would be well qualified to write a book, which is exactly what she did. “Hand, Shadow, Rod: …
The Metro Marching Band Classic is your only chance to see all seven of the Cedar Rapids-area high school marching bands in one sitting. This year, the Classic will be held Oct. 9 at Linn-Mar Stadium. Gates open at 5:30pm, show at 6pm. Special guests will be the UNI Panther Marching Band. Rain date is …
Julia Jessen is the new Curator at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and the first two exhibits of her tenure are up now at the Museum. “World Lines” features the work of Adam Rake from Iowa City, and consists of work inspired by and jumping off from historical works. “Surprise!” came about from Julia’s …
The Rod Pierson Big Band is coming soon to a stage near you! Deb Kennedy and Tom Milligan of TKM Theatrical Productions in Amana, Iowa are excited to discuss upcoming productions at the Amana Performing Arts Center with Rod Pierson Big Band featuring Craig Boche taking the stage October 7 at 7pm. It’s a night …
Culture Crawl 857 “He Oomps and He Pahs” The Amana Colony Folksingers perform traditional and modern German folk music, and are pretty busy during Oktoberfest season. They’ll perform on Friday, September 29th during Amana Oktoberfest and also at Des Moines Oktoberfest on Sept. 23. Group members Kjohn Zuber, Lindsey McCarty, and Tim Fees say you can …
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts’ Wes Habley and Josh Sazon talk everything Cole Porter ahead of their upcoming event, “An Evening of Cole Porter.” In this episode, Josh and Wes give you a peek into the making of this exciting program, and it’s one you don’t want to miss! 7:00pm, Sept. 23 at the …
Ray Vanek has had soliloquies from “Hamlet” memorized since high school. Now, after nearly 25 years of preparation, he takes center stage in portrayal of Shakespeare’s famous character with Iowa City’s Crooked Path Theatre. Director Patrick Du Laney describes a uniquely immersive experience where audience members are seated around the stage, mere feet away from …
Culture Crawl 854 “That Talentless B@stard” Orchestra Iowa begins its 2nd century this weekend with “Forged in Fire,” featuring the return of violinist Bella Hristova to tackle a landmark Brahms concerto. Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony is also on the program, and Tim explains how greatly the two Masters disliked each other! Bonus: Tim demystifies going to …
