Ernie Schiller has been involved in raising funds for education in Nepal, devastated in 2015 by a severe earthquake from which the country has never fully recovered. A science teacher by trade, Ernie has found himself director and curator of Nepal’s first ever art show, featuring works by students and professional artist Sujan Tamang, whose …
Family Folk Machine, the intergenerational choir in Iowa City, will present their fall show online, “One Planet: Online Edition” premieres on YouTube November 15 at 3pm, and will feature new arrangements of songs from artists as varied as ELO, Dolly Parton, and REM. Visit www.FamilyFolkMachine.org to learn more and grab the link to watch One …
Dr. Ruth White is the founder of The Academy for Personal and Scholastic Success, which has been providing programs to help students of color succeed in school and life. The 14th Annual Tribute to Benefit The Academy SPS is a streaming event that will honor Capria Davis, Anne Harris Carter, Nancy Humbles, and Laurie Hamen …
November is National Novel Writing Month, “Nano” for short. If you have ever thought about writing a book, or just want to find something fun to read from an Iowa Author, check out “I.O.W.A. (Imagine Other Words With Authors,” Nov. 7 & 8. Erin Casey of The Writers Rooms says this year I.O.W.A. will be …
During World War II, Salt Lake City native Richard Burt, who would later get his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music from Drake University, was stationed in the Philippines as a member of the 746th Far East Air Force Band. As his hitch ended, Burt asked his commanding officer for the wire recordings the ensemble …
Red Cedar Chamber begins its 25th Season with “Dynamic Duos” Oct. 29 – Nov. 1. Four live-streamed shows, one of which will be cast from the stage of the Englert. On the program is Ravel’s famous “Sonata for Violin and Cello” and a new work, “Sonatina” by composer-in-residence Michael Kimber. All shows are streamed free …
Hancher Auditorium has scored the world premiere of the brand-new Wynton Marsalis suite “The Sound of Democracy,” streaming at 7:30pm on October 27. Just $20 for the whole household. Hancher Executive Director Chuck Swanson also talks about how the facility is being used while performances are paused during the pandemic, and also how the staff …
The current exhibit at Gilded Pear Gallery is “Endless Planes,” a two-person exhibition of new works by Julia Kottal of cedar Rapids and David Kupferman from Fairfield. Lauren Tucci reminds us that the gallery is open for private or small-group viewings, and you can also view the works at www.gildedpeargallery.com. Watch the Gilded Pear website …
