Summer of the Arts produces five summer festivals in and around downtown Iowa City each year. The season kicks off with the Friday Night Concert Series (FNCS) on May 17. Last year, the FNCS had to move from its traditional location on the Ped Mall, which was under construction. The Ped Mall is back this …
Bring the kids to explore nature (and maybe get a little muddy) at Family Day at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, with Bur Oak Land Trust, Sunday May 19 from 1-3pm. Director Tammy Wright says families can learn about nature and creek life, with raptor demonstrations, and much more. Snacks and beverages will be provided as …
Orchestra Iowa presents a towering work for orchestra and chorus at “German Requiem,” May 3 & 4. Joining the orchestra for this beautiful piece by Brahms will be Chorale Midwest, with two nationally-renown soloists. Music director Tim Hankewich says that because Brahms used many different New Testament verses for his text, rather than just funeral …
Psychologists have found that the average person’s musical taste “freezes” in their late twenties or early thirties, so for those of a certain age, the music of the Seventies is indelibly stamped on our brains. Doug and Gayle Elliott are taking advantage of this with a cabaret show, “Shamelessly 70s,” where they will revisit famous …
Family Folk Machine is Iowa City’s intergenerational, non-auditioned folk choir. They sing American folk tunes as well as new compositions created by the members. Directors Jean Littlejohn and Gayla Drake say Family Folk Machine offers not just vocal practice and songwriting, but also lessons on traditional folk instruments. The choir’s spring concert, “Many Voices/One Voice: …
Dawn Jones from the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA) is in to talk about several upcoming events around Eastern Iowa, including shows at UI Theatres, City Circle, and without any prompting (or payment) from Dennis, KCCK’s own “Taste of Jazz” featuring pianist Michael Wolff, on April 26. Check out Dawn’s own weekly Flashcast about upcoming …
On May 22, 1919, a small fire at the Douglas Starch Works created an explosion which impacted Eastern Iowa. Homes, schools and shops were damaged. Windows were shattered, and businesses slowed. Forty-four people lost their lives. George Douglas, owner of Brucemore Mansion at the time, owned the Starch Works, and Brucemore is producing several events …
Chorale Midwest performs their spring concert, “Seeking Peace in Music,” April 13 and 14 at Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids. The full choir, along with the Chamber Singers, Women’s and Men’s Ensembles, and the Vocal Jazz group will all perform. Director Brad Barrett and Chorale member, KCCK’s Bob Stewart, talk about the repertoire and …
