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 …
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KCCK’s Featured Album for November 2025
The KCCK Featured Album for November is “for Dinah” by Ledisi. This deeply personal tribute from the Grammy-winning vocalist commemorates the centennial of the birth of the legendary singer Dinah Washington. Produced and arranged by Christian McBride, the album blends Ledisi’s signature soul with Ms. Washington’s bold spirit, reclaiming space for a pioneer who made …
Culture Crawl 1135 “Our Community Leaders”
Joe Jennison, volunteer with the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group, is back in the studio ahead of the 10th Annual Uptown Theatre Honors taking place Sun, Nov. 2, 2-5pm at the First Street Community Center. This years’s honorees are Guy Booth, Linda Hakken, Rich Martin, David Osterberg, and Shirley Ryan. The event is free to …
Culture Crawl 1134 “Huge Oingo Boingo Fan”
Tim Hankewich is back ahead of Orchestra Iowa’s first concert of this season’s POPS series, “The Nightmare Before Christmas, In Concert Live to Film” coming up Sat, Nov. 1, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre. Make sure to wear a costume! Tickets and more info at www.artsiowa.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture …
Culture Crawl 1133 “Instant Cred”
Gerry Kreitzer & Josh Reznicow team up for a collaboration between the CR Chorale and CR Community Orchestra for joint concert, “Peace and Unity for All Nations.” It’s Sat. Nov. 1, 7pm at Prairie HS Concert Hall in Cedar Rapids. Get discounted tickets in advance at crchorale.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …
Culture Crawl 1132 “Spoiler: The Internet Was Invented”
The Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association continues to preserve the history of Collins Radio with the upcoming premiere of a full length documentary that delves into the beginnings of the internet and Arthur A. Collins’ role in it. In the studio is AACLA’s Rod Blocksome with behind the scenes details. It’s “The Collins Story – …
Union Blues Raises Funds for Education
Tickets: $13.06 General Admission / $40.85 Two Tickets & Reserved Table Seating For Tickets visit: https://www.wildwoodsaloon.com/ Musicians come together to support music education! KCCK and American Federation of Musicians Local 450 present David Zollo & The Body Electric and Homebrewed in “Union Blues,” a concert to raise funds for KCCK’s Jazz Education programs. There will …