Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa present Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, “Pathetique,” which premiered just nine days before the famous composer’s death. Tim says he thinks the piece is Tchaikovsky’s most profound work. The Orchestra will feature its principal cellist, Laura Usiskin, in a Shostakovich concerto. Shostakovich lived during the Soviet Union era, and actually wrote a …
The Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats On The Keys 4 Featured this week is the somewhat forgotten, but brilliant technician Dorothy Donegan. Critics ignored her because of her flamboyant performance style. Some said her antics got in the way of …
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian of Red Cedar Chamber Music present “Czech Strings,” a program of music by composers with Czech heritage, that Miera and Carey say is surprisingly international in flavor. One of the composers featured has an interesting musical lineage connection to Miera. Presented at various locations, including Washington, Iowa City, and Cedar …
“Rise Up, O Men” is the sixth entry in the hilarious saga of The Church Basement Ladies, making its “away” premiere at the Old Creamery Theatre. Nikki Savitt has perfect attendance, performing in all six OCT productions. She and Ross Wheeler talk about what happens when the first men, other than the Pastor, venture into …
The Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats On The Keys 4 A new “Cats On The Keys” series begins with week, featuring Fred Hersch. One of the leading influences on young players today, his playing is what one reviewer calls “borderless, …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place October 12, 2017. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI), Iowa Chapter holds its annual conference, entitled “Storytelling-Unlock Your Superpower!” Oct. 13-15. It’s an event both for established authors and a nurturing environment for beginners, with speakers, opportunity for critiques, and networking. Details at www.iowa.scbwi.org.
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has two new exhibits beginning this month. “Living Proof” is a curated exhibit of work created as a part of art therapy for cancer patients, through Living Proof Exhibit, a non-profit art therapy organization based in the Quad Cities. “Figure Study” is a look at the human form in …
