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This Week’s Shows October 5 – October 11

Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Joey Schnoebelen Quintet at Jazz Under the Stars  The Joey Schnoebelen Quintet kicked off our first week of Jazz Under the Stars. Made up of some of Iowa City’s best jazz musicians, this award winning five-piece delivered two sets of traditional and contemporary charts that were perfect for a …

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Culture Crawl 1263 “The Baby, The Dad, & The Grandpa”

Abe Goldstien is a tireless fan and promoter of jazz in the Des Moines area. He and his wife produce “Jazz at Caspe Terrace” which brings national jazz artists to Central Iowa several times a year. Joe Fonda and his New Origin Trio perform Oct. 18. Abe also is one of the minds behind the …

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Culture Crawl 1262 “If Hobbits Wore Shoes”

Horizons of Easter Central Iowa administers Meals on Wheels, as well as a companion program “AniMeals,” that helps seniors feed and keep their pets. Join them on Oct. 8 for “Meals on Heels” to raise funds for these important programs. There will be a chance to bid on decorated shoes and other silent auction items. …

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Culture Crawl 1260 “No Dance Numbers”

Iowa City Community Theatre presents “Judgement at Nuremburg” written by David Auburn. Josh Sazon (director) and Uri Lessing (playing Judge Haywood) are in the studio with details and insights into this thought provoking play. It’s October 2-11 at The James Theatre.  Tickets and more information at iowacitycommunitytheatre.org and thejamesic.com.  Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at …

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This Week’s Shows September 28 – October 4

Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Trio Grismore on the Local Stage  Legendary guitarist Steve Grismore joined forces with drummer Tim Crumley and organist Mitch Towne to form Trio Grismore. Iowa’s ultimate power trio demonstrated their considerable chops to the 2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival audience from the Local Stage.           …

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Culture Crawl 1259 “12 Apple Trees”

Growfest at Kazimour Farm & Orchard is here! It’s September 26 10am-2pm, free to the public with donates welcome. Board of Directors members Kory Kazimour & Maureen Rompot are in the studio with the details. For more info visit growwithkazimour.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast …

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Culture Crawl 1258 “Am I Willie or Al?”

Tom Milligan (Willie Clark) and Scot Hughs (Al Lewis) are in the studio ahead of TKM Theatrical Productions’ “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon, directed by Deb Kennedy. It’s September 25-27 at The Amana Performing Arts Center, Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm.  For more information visit tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe to The …

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Culture Crawl 1257 “We Have Some Elf Hats”

Starlighters II Theatre presents “Songs for a New World” by Jason Robert Brown coming up September 25-27 & October 2-4. Jennifer Bealle (Artistic Producer) and Leslie Hyland (Musical Director) are in the studio with insights into this unique show. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and Sunday shows are at 2pm.  For tickets and …

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