Kathryn Van Meter from Seattle directs the rock musical “Next to Normal” at City Circle Acting Company, Feb. 10-12. Kathryn is just a little familiar with this play. The playwright, Brian Yorkey, is a good friend of Kathryn’s and she was involved in some early readings of the script, and actually choreographed the first full …
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Culture Crawl 225 “Comfort Food for the Ear”
Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa lead off 2017 with a concert called “American Mystics.” It will feature concertmaster Dawn Gingerich in her first guest artist role with the Orchestra, performing Samuel Barber’s famous violin concerto. The other pieces will be familiar to you as well, as they have been either featured in movies or inspired …
This Week’s Shows: Week of January 23 – 29
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Corridor Jazz (Dan Knight) Ottumwa, Iowa native Dan Knight was a fixture in Eastern Iowa music circles for several decades. It was his mentor, Dr. Billy Taylor, who turned him on to becoming a jazz performer. However, …
Kennedy Freshman Wins Corridor Jazz Art Contest
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 …
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.