RHCR Theatre of Cedar Rapids presents the Young Performers Edition of “Wizard of Oz” July 21-30. Raelynne Burns, who plays Dorothy, and director Gregga John, talk about the show, including their decision to do something interesting with the character of Toto, that Dennis Green heartily endorses. www.rhcrtheatre.com for tickets and information.
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Culture Crawl 272 “Now With Jugglers!”
The CR Municipal Band’s 2017 season continues with their first-ever performance in Hiawatha’s Guthridge Park on July 5, with Young Artist Contest runner-up Sam Kelly from Linn Mar, the premiere of a new arrangement of a famous Carl King march, and some Shostakovich folk dances. The concert repeats July 9 in Bever Park. The following …
Fourth of July Special: Complete Broadcast Schedule
KCCK’s Fourth of July Special: The Jazz Heritage Series Radio Broadcasts Tuesday, July 4th 6:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight Let KCCK be part of your Fourth of July celebration when we bring you the Jazz Heritage Series Radio Broadcasts featuring The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the …
Special Programs: Week of July 3 – 9
KCCK’s Fourth of July Special: The Jazz Heritage Series Radio Broadcasts Tuesday, July 4th 6:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight Let KCCK be part of your Fourth of July celebration when we bring you the Jazz Heritage Series Radio Broadcasts featuring The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the …
Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet July 13, 2017
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place July 13, 2017. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Culture Crawl 270 “A Band, Not A Wildlife Exhibit”
Bur Oak Land Trust presents their annual “Music on the Prairie” July 8 at the Land Trust’s beautiful Belgum Grove property, west of Hills. There will be hay rack rides, tours of the restored prairie, live raptor exhibit, and music with The Great Blue Herons and Dave Moore. Bring a picnic or purchase food on …
Tribute to Geri Allen on The Wednesday Special
Pianist and composer Geri Allen passed away at age 60 on June 27th from cancer. In her memory we rebroadcast her performance with her trio at the 2003 Iowa City Jazz Festival, W ednesday at 6pm.
Ron Adkins Takes Over KCCK Afternoon Jazz Show
Author and KCCK “Gentle Jazz” host Ron Adkins will move to weekdays on beginning Aug. 1. Ron replaces Gordon Paulsen, who is retiring after thirty-seven years at KCCK, more than twenty of those years spent in the 2-6pm shift. Ron has co-hosted Gentle Jazz with Bob Naujoks since 2007, while also managing the Digital and …