Riverside Theatre presents “A Walk In The Woods” Jan. 26 – Feb. 12. Written by UI playwriting alum Lee Blessing, it’s the story of two arms negotiators, one American, and one Soviet. Written toward the end of the Cold War, current events have made it timely once again. The play is directed by Riverside’s founding …
Pianist Dan Knight has recently moved back to Iowa after a decade in North Carolina. He celebrates his homecoming at “An Evening With Dan Knight,” Friday, January 20 at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City. Dan drops some hints about what he has planned for his first Iowa City appearance in more than 10 years, …
It’s Opera Week on the Culture Crawl, as we talk to the casts of two different Cedar Rapids Opera productions happening in the coming days. Cedar Rapids elementary students get a rare treat over the next few weeks, as they’ll see the world premiere of a new opera for children, commissioned by Cedar Rapids Opera. …
It’s Opera Week on the Culture Crawl, as we talk to the casts of two different Cedar Rapids Opera productions happening in the coming days. First up, the MainStage production of Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte,” a famous comedy of love and mistaken identity, but this show has a twist – it takes place on the …
Amy Friedl Stoner is changing things up were final show of 2022. Not only is she bypassing Christmas for a New Year’s Eve show, she’s recruiting a band that dials up the funk and blues. Joining Amy and her music director Luke Viertel are Ian Draves and Hank Welter from Soul Sherpa, plus Natalie Brown, …
Tim Hankewich always brings his A game to Orchestra Iowa’s “Holiday Spectacular,” but as a part of the Orchestra’s 100th birthday, this year is extra special, with special guest Ann Hampton Calloway, award winning star of Broadway, cabaret and jazz. Only three shows, Dec. 16-18 at the Paramount. Good seats are going fast. Tickets at …
Carol Montag brings “A Carol Christmas” to CSPS Hall, Dec. 15 at 7:00pm. Joining her for an evening of traditional and fresh Christmas arrangements, as well as some new compositions from the award-winning singer-songwriter. Joining Carol are musicians Cameron Sullenberger, Matt Butler, Greg Kanz, plus a surprise guest! Tickets at www.cspshall.org/a-carol-christmas. Subscribe to The Culture …
Alisabeth Von Presley brings her annual Christmas show to the Paramount Theatre Dec. 9. “Christmas in the Key of A” is a fun, high energy show of music, comedy, and warmth featuring Alisabeth, her band, dancers, singers, and some surprise guests. More information at www.alisabethvonpresley.com, tickets at www.creventslive.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at www.kcck.org/culture …
