Jeff Collier, CEO of Orchestra Iowa, stops by to talk about “Faithfully,” A symphonic tribute to the music of Journey, FEb. 25 & 26. Jeff says that while accompanying “pop” music may not be the most challenging thing a classically-trained musician will do, many symphony players enjoy a variety of music. They enjoyed these tunes …
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Special Programs: Week of February 20 – 26
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Corridor Jazz (Al Naylor) On The Short List this week trumpeter Al Naylor is the subject. He has been a steady influence on jazz education for nearly three decades leading the jazz programs at the Linn Mar …
Culture Crawl 232 “F Minor, For Those Scoring At Home”
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian with Red Cedar Chamber Music present “Hussite Fantasy.” The program includes two pieces commissioned expressly to celebrate Czech heritage in Cedar Rapids. The title piece, “Hussite Fantasy” was commissioned in 2008 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church in Ely. Composer Phillip Warton, a Decorah native, comes …
Culture Crawl 231 “Harassment, Objectification… All the Fun Stuff”
Comedian and playwright Megan Gogerty premieres her new one-woman show “Lady Macbeth and Her Pal Megan” at Riverside Theatre. Megan says that what began as an examination of the character of Lady Macbeth soon morphed into a meditation on the nature of ambitious women in male-dominated professions, like politics… or comedy. All through the lens …
Special Programs: Week of February 13 – 19
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Corridor Jazz (John Rapson) On the surface, John Rapson is a trombonist and composer who teaches at the University of Iowa. However, Rapson is also a remarkable jazz ensemble creator of wonderful sounds that have strong …
Culture Crawl 230 “Exorcising My Demons”
Katie Roche stops by to plug a variety of events she’s involved with. First off, her band the Dandelion Stompers performs on Fat Tuesday at the Mill, 6-9pm. Eat red beans and rice, and enjoy the danceable sounds of one of our favorite bands. Tickets at the door or at www.icmill.com. Slipping on her hat …
Culture Crawl 229 “Part Musical, Part ‘Hoarders’”
Revival Theatre Company presents the story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis’s aunt and cousin, who were the subject of a 1970s documentary, that chronicled their reclusive lives in the run down mansion that thirty years before, had been the social capital of the East Hamptons. Part musical, part reality TV, director Brian Glick says the musical …
Special Programs: Week of February 6 – 12
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Corridor Jazz (Ray Blue) Saxophonist Ray Blue is really a New York native but his home away from home is Eastern Iowa. He comes back each year to perform and conduct workshops. He has a degree in …