The Thaler Holocaust Memorial Fund (THMF), established in 1995 by Dr. David and Joan Thaler, providessupport for education about the Holocaust to residents and students at colleges in the Linn Country area. Thaler planning committee chair Amy Belice & Holocaust survivor Rodi Glass meet via zoom with Dennis in this segment of the Culture Crawl. …
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Culture Crawl 1055 “A Prurient Librarian”
Riverside Theatre presents “The Lifespan of a Fact” by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell (based on the book by John D’Agata & Jim Fingal). Director of the show, Adam Knight, and cast member Martin Andrews (John D’Agata) are in the studio ahead of the plays opening night and Iowa City debut. The …
25 Guest Djs-West
We’ve had a few repeat guest Djs over the years, but this is the first time an entire team has repeated! Sean Kearney, Oliver Miller, and Genna Ray from Iowa City West returned as KCCK guest Djs after a year that saw them have the chance to work with Justin Stanton from Snarky Puppy and …
Culture Crawl 1054 “We Still Tell The Story”
Clear Creek Amana High School presents “Newsies” at Clear Creek Amana HS Performing Arts Center April 24-26. In the studio to break things down we have Karley Griffin (Medda Larkin), James Cavanary (Joseph Pulitzer), Makayla Ratliff (Tommy Boy), and behind the scenes with CCA marketing is Hayden Bailey. Shows will be Thursday 4/24 at 7pm, …
KCCK’s Featured Album for May 2025
The KCCK Featured Album for May is “Don’t Stop Now” from the Sean Nelson New London Big Band. The great composer and arranger Thad Jones was commissioned to write twenty five arrangements and compositions exclusively for the Harry James Band in the late ’50s that were largely unknown or forgotten until recently. Most of the …
25 Guest Djs-Prairie
John Hynek, Jonathan Reu, Hailey Asbe and Chase Beightler helped lead Prairie Jazz Band One to another great finish. The band went back-to-back in Jazz Championships for the first time, and finished in the Top 8. They had a lot of fun with their director, Ms. Swehla and guest artist Mike Conrad, but pondered why …
25 Guest Djs-Independence
Presley Clendenen, Will Hansen, and Aaron Tanay told us the story of band at Independence High School this year, including their Corridor Jazz experience with the uber-cool Luke Sanders. And which song they retitled “Hot Goose Forever!” Presley, Will, and Aaron’s Playlist: Jeff Coffin & The Mu’tet, “Tall and Lanky” Ella Fitzgerald, “My One and …
Culture Crawl 1053 “Sounds More Like Who I Am”
The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors appear at Iowa City West for concert on Friday, April 18. Staff Sgt. Emily Perkins is the group’s vocalist and tells us that the show will encompass many of the different eras and sub-genres of jazz for a fast-paced, entertaining show. Admission is free, but Emily recommends reserving a ticket …