Riverside Theatre presents “The Grand Inquisitor,” a (largely) one-man show starring Iowa native John William Watkins, in a soliloquy taken from the classic novel, “The Brothers Karamazov,” ion collaboration with the Iowa City Book Festival and University of Iowa Libraries’ “Dostoevsky at 200” exhibit. It’s a monologue of urgency and intensity on the nature of, …
Culture Crawl 668 “Requiem” The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale returns to live performance, Sunday, Oct. 24 with Mozart’s towering work, “Requiem,” in tribute to all who died during the COVID pandemic. Joining the chorale will be some of the area’s top orchestra players for accompaniment, and soloists Jessica Pray, Lynn Curry, Ian Butler, and Dr. …
Ellen Kleckner’s exhibit at Gilded Pear Gallery is called “Juncture,” and combines ceramics with wood, steel, and even paper. Ellen and and Lauren Tucci say that “Juncture” will be up until Nov. 27, with a reception on October 22 from 5:00-7:30pm. Pictures of Ellen’s pieces are also posted online at www.gildedpeargallery.com.
“Orchids Are a Scream (The Return)!” Is the theme for the Eastern Iowa Orchid Society’s Show and Sale, back after a COVID-induced layoff. Nile Dusdieker says there will be hundreds of orchids on display, many for sale, with tips for orchid beginners. And a fun Halloween theme. Oct. 23-24 at Elks Lodge Hall, Cedar Rapids. …
Red Cedar Chamber Music is currently touring “Licorice Schtick,” featuring special guests Christine Bellomy, clarinet, and Elizabeth Oakes, viola. All selections are by living composers, two of them (Jerry Owens and Michael Kimber) Iowans. There are several free shows around the region, with two ticketed concerts Oct. 23 at First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, and …
Revival Theatre Company, fresh off a successful collaboration with Orchestra Iowa at Brucemorchestra, presents their first in-person production since the pandemic. “End of the Rainbow” tells the story of the final years of the life of Judy Garland, against the backdrop of one of her final performances. Artistic director Brian Glick says that although the …
Iowa City’s intergenerational choir, The Family Folk Machine, is back together in person, rehearsing and performing their first concert outdoors. “Never So Far,” titled from a Greg Brown tune that is part of the show, will also include songs you’ll know from Ringo Starr and P!nk, plus some original tunes. The concert will be at …
Orchestra Iowa’s Masterworks season begins Oct. 9 and 10 with “Beethoven 5 By 5.” It’s an all-Beethoven program, as renown pianist Stewart Goodyear performs “The Emperor” Piano Concerto. The other “5” is Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, as the orchestra tackles arguably the most refrain in all of music. Tim Hankewich even purchased a brand new score …
