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Culture Crawl 587 “Rob Will Fix It”

“Buyer & Cellar” is the first of four productions this fall from Riverside Theatre. But rather than a streamed reading, which we have seen become common during the pandemic, this show is really a movie! The play was filmed on location around Iowa City. It’s a familiar project for actor Patrick Du Laney and his …

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This Week In September 6 thru September 12

Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of cornetist Buddy Bolden, trumpeter Cat Anderson, drummer/bandleader Elvin Jones, bassists Wilbur Ware and George Mraz, saxophonists Sonny Rollins and James Clay and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “The Billy Taylor Group with Candido” (1954), Miles Davis’ …

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Special Programs for September 6 thru September 12

Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM B-3 Blitz: Larry Young After honing his chops with such greats as Kenny Dorham, Hank Mobley, and Tommy Turrentine, Larry Young later pioneered a more experimental, modal approach to the Hammond B-3. Always eager to break new ground, Young was part …

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Culture Crawl 586 “My Garden is a Palette, too”

Iowa City artist Marcia Wegman has a solo exhibition up at Gilded Pear Gallery through October 2. “Inner and Outer” explores Marcia’s twin passions of painting in both pastels and acrylics, each of which shows a different side of her artistic expression. Gilded Pear Gallery is open for walk-ins and appointments. The gallery will host …

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KCCK’s Featured CD for September 2020

The KCCK Featured CD for September is “All Rise” from Gregory Porter. The Grammy Award-winning singer has become the world’s best-selling soul/jazz artist with over three million world-wide album sales. After focusing on the Nat King Cole songbook on his last studio recording, Gregory returns to his beloved original songwriting, featuring heart-on-sleeve lyrics set to …

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Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet September 10, 2020

The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place September 10, 2020. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.

This Week In Jazz August 30 thru September 5

Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Velma Middleton, Van Morrison and Teri Thornton, saxmen Art Pepper, Paul Winter and Boney James, pianists Horace Silver, Gene Harris and Walter Davis, Jr. and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Horace Silver Quintet & Trio’s …

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Special Programs for August 31 thru September 5

Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM B-3 Blitz: Barbara Dennerlein German organ virtuoso Barbara Dennerlein’s critical acclaim comes from not only her mastery of the instrument, but also for her technical innovations. She modified the pedal board to trigger acoustic bass samples and synthesizer effects. …

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