Kimberlee Rocca is an artist who works in paper, fiber, foil and metal whose work is included in collections at the University of Iowa Museum of Art and UIHC. She brings a new show to Gilded Pear Gallery Jan. 29 – Feb. 27, titled “Picking Up The Pieces.” Kimberlee and Gallery Director Lauren Tucci are …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of songwriters Jerome Kern and Jimmy Van Heusen, saxmen Jimmy Forrest, Tubby Hayes, Benny Golson and Bob Mintzer, violinist Stephane Grappelli, composer Antonio Carlos Jobim and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Hampton Hawes’ “Four!” (1958), Nat Adderley’s …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Short List: “The Hits” The Short List continues its look at jazz tunes in the popular mind. Join host Bob Naujoks as he spotlights jazz tunes that also scored high on the pop charts. Hear the songs and …
Gems of Hope was created by the families of Cedar Rapids women in cancer treatment, who noticed that many people arrived for their appointments without family or friends to support them. Gems of Hope co-founder Beth Hammell and Executive Director Sarah McCaffery say that today the organization offers handmade gifts or tokens to cancer patients …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of drummers Sid Catlett, Jimmy Cobb and Jeff “Tain” Watts, vocalists Anita Baker, Irene Kral and Lizz Wright, keyboardists Horace Parlan and Russell Ferrante, trumpeter Ray Anthony and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Miles Davis’ “Birth of …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Short List: “The Hits” The Short List continues its look at jazz tunes that became popular hits. This week, host Bob Naujoks visits songs that scored high on the pop charts Tune in to hear songs and stories …
Mirrorbox Theatre has 40 readings of brand-new plays scheduled for 2021, as what started as a temporary response to the pandemic has become an important outreach for Mirrorbox and the entire Iowa performing community. Mirrorbox Director Cavan Hallman reflects on year of “Out The Box” and previews “Best Life,” a time-twisting new script, premiering Jan. …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of drummers Max Roach, Osie Johnson, Grady Tate and Gene Krupa, trombonists Melba Liston, Willie Denis and Bob Enevoldsen, singer Allen Toussant, guitarist Joe Pass and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Benny Goodman’s Carnegie Hall Concert (1938), …
