Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center presents its annual Holiday Bazaar Nov. 22 from 8-noon. Browse and buy from a variety of local crafters and artists. And while you’re there, unplug for a little while and enjoy their trails and natural attractions. More info at prairiewoods.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” …
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Culture Crawl 1142 “Turkeys & Suppositories”
Iowa City Community Theatre presents “Inspecting Carol” Nov. 14-23. It’s the hilarious story of a broke theatre company attempting to stage their holiday production of “A Christmas Carol” while also waiting for an inspector to evaluate their organization for a federal grant that could save the theatre. When they identify the wrong person as the …
Culture Crawl 1141 “Gigs Are Kind of Fun”
Linn-Mar junior Everett Sams, looking for opportunities for his combo to play out in the community, struck on the idea of hosting a combo festival for student-led groups. He reached out to friends at other schools, including Griffin Shroyer at CR Washington, and Ben Hollinger at Prairie, and has organized the first Corridor Combo Festival, …
Culture Crawl 1140 “My Memory’s a Little Foggy”
In the late 60s and early 70s, what we now call progressive rock or album rock got its first exposure to much of the country, not on FM radio, but on an AM station out of Little Rock, Arkansas. DJ Clyde Clifford played underground rock & roll on a late-night show that could be heard …
Culture Crawl 1139 “Play Things You Like To Play”
Kirkwood’s director of instrumental music, Chris Navarette, is back with a line up of upcoming concerts for Kirkwood band ensembles. First up is a combined concert with the Kirkwood Big Band and Jazz Fusion ensembles on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30pm. Then, on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2pm, a combined concert with the Kirkwood Groove …
Culture Crawl 1138 “A Sousaphone Makes Everything Better”
Family Folk Machine returns with their upcoming fall concert, “Dreaming Iowa,” Sun, Nov. 9, 3pm at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City. Board members Jean Littlejohn and Alma Drake are in the studio with the details. Admission is free and open to the public. For more info visit familyfolkmachine.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at …
Culture Crawl 1137 “SHE-nanigans”
TKM Productions Presents, “The BACHELORETTE PARTY (Girls Weekend 2)”by Karen Shaeffer, Nov. 7-9 at The Amana Performing Arts Center. TKM’s Deb Kennedy (playing Meg), Scot Hughes (Sheriff Tom Lane), and Lisa Margolin (Carol) are in the studio with the details on this farce-filled play. Tickets and more info at tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl …
Culture Crawl 1136 “Music From The College of Dentistry”
Upon hearing about the loss of KCCK’s federal funding, American Federation of Musicians Local 450 in Iowa City offered to host a fundraiser for KCCK’s music education programs, so that students wouldn’t lose out from the loss. “Union Blues” will feature performances from Dave Zollo and The Body Electric and Homebrewed at Wildwood BBQ and …