The Friends of Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation will hold their annual Preservation Showcase on June 15. Tour historic buildings like the Masonic Library, History Center, Ausadie Building, and more. Mark Stoffer Hunter will give his famous bus tour (twice), plus a window restoriation workshop, and the 2019 Preservation Awards. Most events are free. To learn …
The Cedar River Artisans began as a group of area artists who hung out over lunch. Over time, they started collaborating in promotion and marketing. Now, they’re bringing a group show to Gilded Pear Gallery. Artist Tom Newport and Gilded Pear’s Lauren Tucci talk about the show, which opens with a public reception June 14th …
Kate Kunau, assistant curator at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, has put together two interesting and fun exhibits that will run through the summer. “Kick Up Your Heels” shows the width and breadth of high heels, showcasing many unique designs and styles. A juried show, featuring 80 local and regional artists, opens June 8. …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band opens its 2019 season with guest narrator Dennis Green, somewhat unaccustomed to being both subject and interviewer in this shows. It’s a stirring piece in observance of the 75th anniversary of D-Day called “The Greatest Generation.” But lest you think Muni Band director Steve Shanley is getting all sentimental, also …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Galloping Guitars: Kevin Eubanks Kevin Eubanks worked with countless other musicians during his nearly 20-year association with the Tonight Show. Away from Hollywood, he has collaborated with some of the greatest talents in jazz, including Miles …
High School Combos Come to Noelridge Park for the first time Iowa’s Jazz Station doubles the entertainment this year, as student combos are coming to Jazz Under The Stars. Three groups, consisting of students from area high schools will perform in KCCK’s Young Artist Series at three of the four Jazz Under the Stars concerts, …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place June 13, 2019. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
The KCCK Featured CD for June is “Friends” from trumpeter Al Naylor. Al’s been a fixture on the Eastern Iowa jazz scene for more than five decades, both as a player and an educator. From leading the I-380 Express Big Band to his work in the Blue Band and Orquesta Alto Maiz, he’s made an …
