The Englert Theatre and Filmscene of Iowa City are in the “Final Act” of their $6 million Strengthen Grow Evolve Campaign, which ends just after the first of the year. An exciting symbol of the campaign’s progress will the lighting of the completely refurbished Englert marquee, Dec. 18 at 5pm. Limited in-person attendance will be …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of horn man Clark Terry, pianists Phineas Newborn, Jr. and Barry Harris, composer/bandleader Stan Kenton, reedman Sam Most, singer Abbe Lane and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “Horace Silver & the Jazz Messengers” (1945), Red garland’s “Groovy” …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Licorice Stick 2: Irving Fazola Irving Fazola was a master of the instrument, but not necessarily his life. He loved jazz, drinking, food and women … but not always in that order. His biggest claim to fame might …
The current exhibits at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids are “Formed in Fire,” a collection of Czech glass pieces from the extensive collection of Joyce Anderson of Cedar Rapids; and “Stitching History from the Holocaust,” which features the innovative dress designs of Hedy Strnad, who perished in the Holocaust. …
Fresh from her solo show at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Mary Zeran opens an exhibition at Gilded Pear Gallery entitled “Mission Happiness” Dec. 11. Mary and Gallery Director Lauren Tucci say the show will consist of early and recent work. Unlike the Museum of Art show, it’s also all for sale! Reserve a …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Licorice Stick 2: Allan Vache Allan Vaché may sound familiar to you. He spent 17 years with the Jim Cullum Jazz Band and its Riverwalk Jazz public radio program, which aired on KCCK. After Cullum retired, Vache appeared …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of lyricist Ira Gershwin, pianist Dave Brubeck, singers Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Bob Dourough and Tom Waits, guitarist Chuck Loeb, drummer Robby Ameen and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Gerry Mulligan’s “Reunion with Chet Baker” (1957), John …
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville presents “A Christmas Cabaret,” a brand-new online show streaming Dec. 18-20. Katie Colletta and Liz Tracey say it’s a brand new show, written by Katie, and will feature both well-known holiday favorites and some offbeat and hilarious songs, including one about a guy who must consume a horrible fruitcake. …
