Riverside Theatre opens its 44th season with perhaps their most unique production, the operatic comedy “Scalia-Ginsburg.” It’s the tale of these two jurists, at opposite ends of the political spectrum, who came together over their love of opera. Mary Jane Knight, who sings the Ginsburg role, says that wrapping her head and lips around various …
Matthew 25 teams up with acclaimed artist Akwi Nji for the first “Storytellers of Cedar Rapids,” a new series that will feature local storytellers, some open mic slots, and music. Performing for this first event are Akwi, Matthew 25 founder Courtney Ball, Jason Edwards, Eric Gutschmidt, and Ruth Morrow on the theme of “What …
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of cornetist Buddy Bolden, bassists Trigger Alpert, Lonnie Plaxico and Larry Ridley, pianists Horace Silver and Water Davis, Jr., saxmen Ernie Henry and Clifford Jordan, drummers Mickey Roker, Otis “Candy” Finch and Sherrie Mericle, singer Claire Martin and more. We’ll …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place September 12, 2024. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
The KCCK Featured Album for September is “Dreams Do Come True” from George Benson. In 1989, the Grammy Award-winner collaborated with the celebrated composer and arranger Robert Farnon, whose lush orchestral arrangements perfectly complemented Benson’s soulful vocals and fluid guitar work.. The recording took place during a prolific period for Benson and he chose to …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Enrico Rava on ECM Craig features the brilliance and artistry of one of the true trumpet and flugelhorn greats. We’ll hear delicious samplings from Enrico Rava – the “Godfather of Italian Jazz” – from his many releases on ECM Records, from the early 1970s to the …
With another week comes a new episode of the Big Mo Pod Show! John and Noah bite into fresh new cuts from Friday’s show, as well as telling the story behind “Lunch With Chuck”. Tune in to hear how the bit got started! Songs featured in the episode: Tiny Bradshaw – “I’m Going To Have …
Gilded Pear Gallery’s Lauren Tucci and Iowa Ceramics Center’s Ellen Kleckner are teaming up in a big way this October to present the 2024 Iowa Clay Conference in conjunction with the River 2 River National Juried Exhibition. The conference will be held October 4-6 at the Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio with the exhibition …
