Riverside Theatre presents the Gothic Horror tale “Turn of the Screw” Oct. 23-Nov. 8. Written in the 1890s, the play is pretty much the original source for every “young woman in a spooky house” tale we know today. Director Gregory Almanza and cast member Luke McGee (rocking some standout mutton chops) say the play is …
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale presents “A Vision Unfolding” Oct. 25, 3pm at First Lutheran Church. Director Gerry Kreitzer says the program will include several choral settings of Psalms, including one written by Cedar Rapids composer, the late Allen Kopek, and the title piece, a soaring choral/spoken word work by Kyle Pederson. Tickets and more …
Philm Brown reviews V/H/S: Mixtape, the ninth installment of the found-footage horror anthology. Reviewer Emeritus Denny Lynch goes fanboy on the new series Lanterns.
Orchestra Iowa continues its popular film with Live Orchestra concert, this time featuring the cult classic “Hocus Pocus.” Tim Hankewich describes how keeping the orchestra synced with the film is an interesting challenge, especially when the movie features a singing number. Tickets for the show are going fast. Get yours at artsiowa.com. Subscribe to The …
Just in time for Halloween, Mt. Vernon-Lisbon Community presents the dark Gothic comedy “Skin & Bone.” It’s the story of Midge and Madge, two sisters who used their bed and breakfast as a cover for their canibal cravings before it went out of business. The show presents a bit of an extra challenge for Nicole, …
The Eastern Iowa Orchid Society’s “Orchids are a Scream” show returns the Radisson Hotel in Cedar Rapids Oct. 24-25. Nile Dusdieker promises the show will feature beautiful orchid displays and is a welcoming environment for anyone wishing to learn more, enjoy the sights (and smells), or purchase an orchid. Admission is free and doors open …
Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Vivian Shanley at Jazz Under the Stars Vivian Shanley has demonstrated her mastery of the bass since middle school. Over the years, she has played in many diverse ensembles and dozens of times at KCCK events. This Jazz Under the Stars season, however, marked her first time on stage …
Crooked Path Theatre doubles up for the Halloween season. “Richard II” runs October. 15-25 at the James Theatre. And on Oct. 24-25, it’s cabaret with a spooky spin. “Midnight Seance” will feature popular songs with an original story set in a barn out in the country. What could possibly go wrong? Tickets and more information …
