Kayt Conrad, of the University of Iowa Division of Performing Arts, is outgoing president of ICCA, the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance. She says the recent facelift to www.culturalcorridor.org makes it an even better destination when looking for fun things to do, and encourages you to visit the site to take advantage of a wealth of …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats on the Keys 4: Bill Cunliffe This week’s “Cats On the Keys” Short List features Bill Cunliffe, who gained early experience as an arranger and pianist for the Buddy Rich Big Band. Upon moving to …
Marshall and Disaster Artist with Hollis Monroe, Denny Lynch and Phil Brown.
Tim Hankewich from Orchestra Iowa spends all year creating a unique and fun Holiday show, that combines tradition with the unexpected. This year’s “Holiday Spectacular” is no exception. It includes a visit from the jolly elf himself, legendary jazz pianist Eddie Piccard. Plus the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, Discovery Chorus, Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, Espressivo Strings… …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats On The Keys 4: Barbara Carroll Host Bob Naujoks introduces pianist Barbara Carroll to Iowa. Though long in tenure in New York City, she is not well known in the Midwest. Her early years were …
Combined Efforts Theatre of Iowa City presents “Shell-Shocked,” a drama with a loose connection to the holidays, as it is set around Christmastime in 1917. Set in France in World War I, the play illuminates the issue of the condition of men who were near explosions of shells, and whether their subsequent mental health was …
Charlotte Scheckel of Anamosa directs the holiday show at Starlighters II Theatre, “Christmas Dreams.” It’s a heartwarming family story set during the Depression. This is the final weekend! The show closes on December 10. Tickets and information at www.starlighters.org.
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats On The Keys 4: John Hicks Pianist John Hicks is The Short List subject this week. His resume includes stints with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, singer Betty Carter and the 1970s Woody Herman Herd. His …
