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 …
Paul Lichty is a jazz trombonist, composer, and educator, who is releasing his first album of compositions and arrangements for big band, “Dark Soul.” Recorded pre-pandemic, the long-awaited release debuts at a free concert Oct. 17, 5pm at the River Place Plaza in Cedar Falls. More info and an order link for the “Dark Soul” …
The Metro Marching Band Classic returns Oct. 11 after a 2020 pandemic hiatus. Carol Vester says that the event, in its 24th year, is the only opportunity to see all of the Cedar Rapids and Marion high school marching bands in one place. Special guest band will be the Iowa State University Cyclone Football Varsity …
After more than 18 months without a concert, Orchestra Iowa returns with a roar with Brucemorchestra, Sept. 18. It’s a Rodgers & Hammerstein evening featuring chorus, dancers, and Broadway performers with local ties, in conjunction with Revival Theatre. Tim Hankewich says that even though the spotlight may be on the singers, there is plenty for …
Sept. 17-19 will be a big weekend for the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids. The fun kicks off on Friday with the return of Brewnost, back in person after a virtual 2020, and moved outside to accommodate distancing. Taste beers from around the world matched to tasty food, enjoy music, …
