Bluesmore returns to the Brucemore Mansion’s First Avenue Lawn after last year’s successful return of the hit event. Linn County Blues Society board members Greg West and Mark Rowell are in the studio to talk logistics and provide an overview on the lineup. It’s Saturday, August 1 with gates opening at 3pm. Tickets can be …
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Culture Crawl 1232 “100 Year-Old Teenager”
Starlighters II Theatre Presents “Tuck Everlasting” directed by Lindy Rublaitus at the Starlighters II Theatre in Anamosa. Cast members Sidney Dunlap (Winnie Foster), Griffin Embree (Jesse Tuck), and assistant director/choreographer Holden McGraw are in the studio with insights into this adventurous musical adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s classic novel. The show runs July 24-26, 31 & …
Culture Crawl 1231 “Spoilers for Last Week’s Wordle”
Steve Shanley is back for week eight of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band’s 2026 season. Concerts at Kingston Yard on Wednesday (7/22) and at Ellis Park on Sunday (7/26) will feature music by John Williams and a performance by Young Artist Competition Runner-Up, flutist Marley Fonk. Music on both nights begins at 7:30pm. Weather updates …
This Week’s Shows July 20 – July 26
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Pacific Jazz In the first of a series of special encore episodes, host Craig Kessler presents a deep listen to the legendary Pacific Jazz label. Founded in 1952, Pacific Jazz specialized in cool jazz and the West Coast sound. It is best known …
Culture Crawl 1230 “There’s a Glottal Stop in there Somewhere”
Steve Shanley leads the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band heads into week seven with music from The Little Mermaid, some big band swing, and more. The Wednesday concert (7/15) will begin at 7:30pm at Kingston Yard and the Sunday concert (7/19) will begin at 7:30pm at Bever Park. Weather updates and more information at crmuniband.org & …
This Week’s Shows July 13 – July 19
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Craig’s Final Show: Monk on Riverside Tune in to hear Craig’s final episode of Jazz Corner of the World and join KCCK in thanking Craig for all the great jazz he’s brought to his loyal listeners. Craig says goodbye with a listen to Thelonious Monk on …
Culture Crawl 1229 “A Big Band is Like an Ocean Liner”
Mike Conrad chats with Dennis Green right off the Iowa City Jazz Fest main stage ahead of an upcoming Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra event at River Place Plaza in Cedar Falls. It’s Saturday, July 18, 7pm-8:30pm, free to the public with a bring-your-own-lawnchair set up. Stick around for an after party at the Black Hawk …
Culture Crawl 1228 “Jam at John’s”
TKM Productions Presents “Jazz in July with Confluence” July 17, 7pm at Amana Performing Arts Center. Three of the four band members are in the studio – Denny Redmond (Keys), Pat Smith (Guitar) & John Hall (Bass) and from TKM productions is Deb Kennedy. This jazzy concert is free to the public with donations encouraged …