Theatre Cedar Rapids presents the musical “Heathers” June 29 – July 15. Based on the 1988 dark comedy about navigating the social hierarchy of high school, directors Emma Drtina and Ben Schmidt tell Dennis that the musical stays true to the original, edgy source material, but the music, choreography, and comedy combine to make the …
Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA) board member Rebecca Larkin brings in parallel lists of activities for the weekend, so you’ll have plenty of options whether the weather is wet or dry. Festivals in Amana and Iowa City, and theatre options at both ends of the Corridor, keep you covered whether you’re seeking sunshine or air …
Actor and singer Logan Adam Schultz presents an arts education benefit show June 29 at the Paramount Theatre. He’s gathered a group of friends including Angela Billman, Janelle Lauer, Scott Dix, Jackson Bartelme, Lincoln Ginsberg, Alex Schulte, and more to support the education programs of Theatre Cedar Rapids and Giving Tree Theater. Tickets and information …
Actor and singer Logan Adam Schultz presents an arts education benefit show June 29 at the Paramount Theatre. He’s gathered a group of friends including Angela Billman, Janelle Lauer, Scott Dix, Jackson Bartelme, Lincoln Ginsberg, Alex Schulte, and more to support the education programs of Theatre Cedar Rapids and Giving Tree Theater. Tickets and information …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Frank Wess Frank Wess began as a classical artist. He switched to jazz as an early teenager and by 19 he was playing in big bands. After leaving the military, following World War II, …
Starlighters II Theater in Anamosa presents “The Miss Firecracker Contest” June 22 – July 1. From the pen Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley, it’s a comedy set in 1980s Mississippi about a local beauty pageant, complete with the hair, clothing styles, and slang that Director Kathryn Williams admits somewhat ruefully, that she had to explain …
The 88th season of the Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association brings five concerts (actually 6) to the Paramount Theatre beginning in September. For the first time, KCCK’s Corridor Jazz Project, which brings 13 high school jazz bands together for a concert featuring adult guest artists, will be a part of the Association’s series. Also included …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Corridor Shortlist: Paul Williams Guitarist and vocalist Paul Williams is in the spotlight this week. He and his wife, pianist Gail Williams, have been a steady presence in Eastern Iowa doing a variety of music, including …
