Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa present “Pastoral Beethoven,” a concert whose centerpiece is Tim’s favorite Beethoven Symphony, the 6th Symphony, which tells the story of the composer’s encounter with a terrific storm, providing an eerie parallel to the recent flood which threatened Orchestra Iowa’s offices and the Paramount Theatre. Friday, Oct. 14 at the Coralville …
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Culture Crawl 197 “Big Shoes… Big Voice to Fill”
RHCR Theatre in Cedar Rapids stages “Little Shop of Horrors” Oct. 20-22 at the Scottish Rite Temple. For many in the Corridor, the role of Audrey II, the killer plant with the soulful voice, will forever be identified with the late Doug Jackson, legendary local performer and KCCK program host. RHCR is donating a portion …
Culture Crawl 195 “Best Smelling Show in Town”
The Eastern Iowa Orchid Society presents its annual Orchid Show, October 15-16 in the Noelridge Park Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. Over 500 orchids from all over the world will be on display. New this year, an Open Exhibition Table, where anyone can bring an orchid and have it displayed and judged. Orchid displays, clinics and …
This Week’s Shows: Week of October 10 – 16
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: International Jazz Stars (Michel Petrucciani) The Short List survey of international jazz stars from the past and present continues with the brilliant French Pianist — Michel Petrucciani. He was short of stature—only three feet tall—but …
Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet October 13, 2016
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place October 13, 2016. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Culture Crawl 194 “No Continental Breakfast”
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian are the new directors and core ensemble of Red Cedar Chamber Music, which brings both historic and new compositions for small ensembles to Eastern Iowa. Their first concert as the new core ensemble is entitled “Red Cedar Express,” and features a new composition from frequent Red Cedar collaborator Michael …
KCCK’s Featured CD for October 2016
The KCCK Featured CD for October is “Ready Take One” by Erroll Garner. One of the great American jazz pianists and composers of the 20th century, Garner was among the most popular, successful and influential jazz artists of his era. The disc features fourteen previously unreleased studio performances recorded during an especially prolific creative period …
This Week’s Shows: Week of October 3 – 9
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: International Jazz Stars (Stan Hasselgard) The Short List this week begins a short survey of international jazz stars from the past and present. Swedish clarinetist Stan Hasselgard is first up. His tenure was short—he died …