Bassist and composer Rufus Reid has been in Iowa City for a residency surrounding his performance of “Quiet Pride: The Elizabeth Catlett Project.” Catlett, the first African-American woman to receive an MFA, did so at the University of Iowa. Reid talked to Ron Adkins about the origins of the composition, and also his years as …
Stories about animals have always been a staple of children’s literature. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Assistant Stories about animals have always been a staple of children’s literature. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Asst. Curator Kate Kunau has drawn this new exhibit from the Zerzanek Collection of Original Art from Children’s Literature on loan to …
The last of the residences atop what was once known as Mansion Hill, The Douglas Mansion, which also operated for decades as the Turner Mortuary, is now the home of The History Center in Cedar Rapids. Executive Director Jason Wright throws open the doors to the community at a Grand Opening on Oct. 13 …
Jefferson, Iowa native Dick Oatts is one of the world’s movs celebrated jazz saxophonists. Soon after arriving in New York in the late 70s, he landed a gig in the prestigious Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, and has gone on to release or appear on dozens of CDs, plus touring and performing all over the world. …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats on the Keys: Shelly Berg Pianist Shelly Berg’s greatest accomplishments lie in jazz education, not necessarily on stage. Berg was a top-ranked educator for over thirty years, teaching at the University of California’s Thornton School …
The Addams Family has been a part of American pop culture for 80 years. Beginning as a New Yorker cartoon in the Thirties, then as a 60s TV show, movies in the 90s, and now onstage as a musical. Marqueta Senters plays GrandMama in the Old Creamery Theatre production that opens October 11. She tells …
The 22nd annual Metro Marching Band Classic takes place Oct. 8, 6:30pm at Linn-Mar Stadium. It’s the only time this season you can see the bands from Jefferson, Kennedy, Washington, Prairie, Xavier, Linn-Mar, and Marion perform their shows on the same night in the same location. Special guest band will be the UI Hawkeye Marching …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place October 11, 2018. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
