Zoom somehow pinned only Chad Sonka’s video and kept it up for this entire interview, so you get to see him listening thoughtfully to Dennis’s questions, instead of the picture switching between them, but Goldie B. Locks sounds like so much fun we’re not going to let that keep us from sharing the video. Goldie …
Gems of Hope is an Eastern Iowa-based organization that provides gifts of hope and support to cancer patients and their families. “Hope Blooms” is an annual campaign that allows you to send daffodil arrangements, bulbs, or even a stuffed koala to someone whose life has been affected by cancer. Honorary chair Jen Neumann shares her …
Craig Campbell and Priscilla Steele have collaborated throughout their life together. On Campbell Steele Gallery, Liars Theatre, not to mention three children. Now they have published a book inspired by an art installation they created for their orthodontist friend, Dr. William Olin. “The History of Orthodontics Through Time and Space follows the adventures of Buddy …
Singer-songwriter Carol Montag brings “A Carol Christmas” to CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids Dec. 16, 17, & 18. It’s an all-new show of traditional holiday music, plus some new compositions, including a unique tune inspired by the 2020 Derecho. Information and tickets at www.carolmontag.com.
In their 25th anniversary season, Chorale Midwest returns to the first venue the choir ever performed, First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids for their Christmas Concert, Dec. 11 at 7:30 and Dec. 12 at 3:00. The program will include the premiere of a new commission by Matthew Culloton. Tickets and more information at www.choralemidwest.org.
2021 marks the 20th anniversary of “Tuba Christmas” in Cedar Rapids. Organizers Kyle Patrick and Jim Engelbach have been there since the very beginning, and are excited for the return of a live in-person performance, Saturday, Dec. 4, 4pm at Kirkwood’s Ballantine Auditorium. Directing the ensemble, which could number as high at 80 tubas, euphoniums, …
Mr. Christmas, Tim Hankewich, works pretty much year-round on Orchestra Iowa’s Holiday Spectacular. This year, the Orchestra’s special guest is singer Amy Friedl Stoner, who will sing some brand new arrangements of holiday classics that make this show the equal of any of the top holiday orchestra shows anywhere in the country. Also featuring the …
Artist Mary Zeran opens her latest show at Gilded Pear Gallery with a reception Dec. 3 from 5-7:30pm. “Dance Party” features work that depicts energy, color, and motion. Mary also has an accompanying Spotify playlist where you can hear the music that inspired the work! Visit www.gildedpeargallery.com for the gallery’s holiday hours. You can visit …
