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This Week’s Special Programs for July 2 – July 7

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Formidable Flutes: Paul Horn Paul Horn played with Chico Hamilton‘s quintet from 1956 to 1958 and became an established West Coast session player. His early career included such varied gigs as Duke Ellington’s “Suite Thursday,” to scoring documentaries and …

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Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet July 12, 2018

The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place July 12, 2018. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.

Culture Crawl 363 “Big Week for the Muni Band”

The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band presents three different programs over the next week, repeating their June 27 concert Sunday afternoon at Noelridge, and following that up with a patriotic concert on July 4, and another new show on July 8. Director Steve Shanley tells Dennis that one concert will feature a new composition by the …

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Talking Pictures 6-27-18

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Tag with Hollis Monroe, Denny Lynch and Scott Chrisman.

Culture Crawl 362 “Gonzo the Turkey Vulture May Grace Us With His Presence”

The Bur Oak Land Trust presents “Music on the Prairie,” from 4:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, July 7th at the Trust’s Belgum Grove property near Hills. There will be hay wagon rides, guided tours, music from Banjoy and The Slow Draws, plus a raptor demonstration, including the legendary Gonzo the Turkey Vulture. Director Tammy Marie Wright also tells …

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This Week’s Programs for June 25 – June 30

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Formidable Flutes: Buddy Collette Buddy Collette began his career while still in high school. He would travel to Los Angeles to gig and make connections with other musicians. In 1949, he broke the color barrier by …

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Culture Crawl 361 “Not Quite So Dark”

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 …

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Culture Crawl 360 “Fun Stuff Indoors and Out”

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 …

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