Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities team up once again this year for “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 7 at 2:30 and 7:30 at the Paramount Theatre. Music Director Tim Hankewich says that even though the Tchaikovsky’s music doesn’t change, the dancers and choreography do, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for both dancers and musicians. Tim also …
It’s “Christmas with Chorale Midwest,” Dec. 7 & 8 at Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hiawatha. Director Dr. Bradley Barrett talk, along with KCCK’s Bob Stewart, a charter member of the Chorale, talk to Dennis about picking the right literature for holiday concerts, and how the program is designed to take the audience chronologically through …
The KCCK Featured CD for December is “Have Yourself an Alto Madness Christmas” by Richie Cole. The veteran saxophonist developed his Alto Madness concept back in the Seventies with the idea that any tune, no matter how unlikely its source, could be turned into exuberant bop. The source in this instance is the standard Christmas …
Tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Dave Brubeck, Wynton Kelly, Ronnie Matthews and Amina Figarova, bassists Jay Leonhart, Miroslave Vitous and Harvie Schwartz, singers Lou Rawls and Cassandra Wilson, guitarist Jim Hall and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Anita O’Day’s “This Is Anita O’Day” (1955), Gerry Mulligan …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place December 12, 2019. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Ray Brown After taking inspiration from Jimmy Blanton, Ray Brown grew to become a major influence on bass in his own right. He began with the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, then moved on to become the …
Artist Mary Zeran opens an exhibition of her latest work Dec. 6 at Gilded Pear Gallery. Mary tells Dennis about how her paintings are actually similar to sculptures, and gallery director Lauren Tucci talks about the art of displaying exhibits so they look their best on the gallery walls. Everyone is invited to the exhibit …
Pianist Jim McDonough’s “Holiday Grande” tour takes to the road again this year for shows all around the state, including shows in Anamosa on Nov. 29, and Cedar Rapids on Dec. 8. Jim talks to Dennis about the origins of the show, and how he meets the challenge of keeping it fresh after more than …
