Lauren Stangl, a freshman at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, has been chosen as the winner of the 2017 Corridor Jazz Project CD Cover design. Lauren will receive a $100 cash prize from KCCK-FM and the design will adorn the cover of the “The Corridor Jazz Project X”, a compilation of recordings from the top jazz …
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Culture Crawl 224 “He Makes It Look So Easy”
Sean Christopher Lewis, artistic director at Riverside Theatre, directs “A View From The Bridge,” opening Jan. 20. The last of Arthur Miller’s “Big Three” (“Death of a Salesman” and “All My Sons” are the others), “View” tells the story of longshoreman Eddie Carbone who at first welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. …
This Week’s Shows: Week of January 16 – 22
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: Corridor Jazz (Dennis McPartland) The Short List “Corridor Jazz” series continues with drummer Dennis McPartland who was a part of the revered 19980s & 90s local trio – Daugherty-Davis & McPartland. Aside from being …
Culture Crawl 223 “But Where Will You Stable the Horses?”
Merry Olde England comes to the Cedar Rapids Public Library Jan. 21 for the Mid Winter Renaissance Faire. There will be dozens of crafters, royalty, two sword fights, and you can even be knighted by the Grand Duke and Duchess! Free Admission, 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Library. Details at www.crlibrary.org.
Culture Crawl 222 “Sympathy for the Character Who Makes Me Mad”
Theatre Cedar Rapids stages “Next Fall” January 13-28. It’s a witty, funny play that also takes a deep and provocative look at faith, commitment, family, and love. Director Angie Toomsen and actor Scott Humeston are our guests. Tickets and information at www.theatrecr.org or 319.366.8591.
This Week’s Shows: Week of January 9 – 15
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: Corridor Jazz (Saul Lubaroff) new series The new Short List “Corridor Jazz” series continues with Iowa City saxophonist Saul Lubaroff. He has been a familiar figure on the regional jazz scene playing with such …
Culture Crawl 221 “Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?
Jen Brown directs the Shakespeare comedy “As You Like It” at the Iowa City Community Theatre January 20-29. One of The Bard’s funniest scripts, it’s the tale of several people who seek refuge from their troubles in the forest, and in process discover trouble, mistaken identities, and of course, love. The play originates phrases that …
Culture Crawl 220 “Tears of a Clown”
It’s a double bill January 13 and 15 as the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre presents two very famous operas “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” Christopher Clayton sings in both programs, and Cedar Rapids native and Jefferson High School graduate Janara Kellerman performs in Cavalleria. Janara is one of three Iowa natives in the cast, and Ta’u …