The National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library hosts “The Iowa Pop Art Market,” May 15 at the Museum, during Czech Village Houby Days. A cooperative project with Iowa BIG, and local artists including Cara Briggs Farmer and Chainbreakers. You’ll see work from many different artists and creators as well as community-focused student projects including …
The Arthur Collins Legacy Association premieres its third documentary detailing the critical role Collins Radio has played in the U.S. space program. “Steps To The Moon” tells how the company became a leader in successful communication and tracking of satellites from a site north of Cedar Rapids called Echo Hill, in the very early days …
The History Center of Cedar Rapids is returning to in-person events, with appropriate precautions. Oral Histories Live returns May 4, featuring longtime Gazette columnist Dave Rasdal. And entrepreneur Steve Shriver will be “eulogized” during the next “Famous Last Words,” May 8. The History Center will also host a Roaring Twenties-themed lawn party in July. Listen …
Kirkwood Community College presents the “Celebration of Visual and Performing Arts” Friday April 30, 6pm at New Bo City Market. Held outside for COVID safety, Jennifer Cunningham, Dean of Arts and Humanities says the event will showcase Kirkwood vocal and instrumental groups, theatre, and a few surprises. There will also be a student art show, …
Riverside Theatre is spending the month of April diving into the sonnet, a poetry form most identified with Shakespeare, but that still is in use today. Artistic Director Adam Knight says the virtual production of “Sonnets From An Old Century,” Available to watch April 16-25, is the most complex thing Riverside has ever attempted, as …
Clear Creek-Amana High School presents “Shrek” April 15-17, a show the school has now been working on for two years! Originally scheduled for April 2020, the school decided to try again in 2021. Cast members Laurel Preston, Joey Lepire, and Morgan Malli explain the precautions the cast and crew are taking to stage a live …
Family Promise of Linn County presents the 10th Annual “Joyful Noises,” on April 10, featuring some of the Corridor’s top performers, such as the Vivian Shanley Duo, Lynne Rothrock, The Low Down Four, Jonny Lipford, and Kevin Burt. And MC’ed by KCCK’s Ron Adkins. Enjoy the show and support Family Promise’s mission to make sure …
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville presents “Acting Out While Staying In” – An Evening of Virtual Comedy, available to stream April 9-11. It’s 3 brand new short plays, including a new piece from Chris Okiishi, with the… provocative title “Scandinavian Death Cleaning.” It stars Chris’s husband, Patrick Dulaney, on a break from his Broadway …
