The UN is warning of imminent famine in northern Gaza…Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate are at odds over proposals to reform the state’s AEAs.
Category: News
News Digest 3-18-24
Israeli Prime Minster Netanyahu pushes back against American criticism of his handling of the war with Hamas…a new report ranks Iowa middle of the pack for public health emergency preparedness.
This Week In Jazz March 17 thru February March 23
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Curly Russell, Harry Babasin and Jerry Jemmott, singers Nat King Cole, Bill Henderson and Queen Latifah, pianists Marian McPartland, Sir Charles Thompson, Harold Mabern, guitarists George Benson and Bill Frisell and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries …
Special Programs March 18 thru March 24
Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Cedar Walton’s Extraordinary Piano Craig serves up a deep listen to the work of pianist extraordinaire, Cedar Walton. We’ll hear fine hard bop piano from Walton’s 50-plus records. The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Da’Bluesapalooza 2023 …
News Digest 3-15-24
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel…the Iowa legislature misses a deadline for approving funding for the state’s schools.
Culture Crawl 900 “Watercolors Are Always A Challenge”
Gilded Pear Gallery in Cedar Rapids is home to some exciting exhibitions for the next couple months, one of which features Julia Kottal and her exploration of color through abstract oil landscapes and watercolor. Gilded Pear manager, Lauren Tucci, invites everyone to a reception celebrating current exhibitions on Friday, March 15, 4:30-7:30pm. Julia’s exhibition, “The …
News Digest 3-14-24
The U.S. House has passed a bill that could affect American TikTok users…a bill that critics say could impact in vitro fertilization has stalled in the Iowa Senate.
Big Mo Pod Show Coming Soon!
Have you ever wanted to ask John Heim, aka “Big Mo” “Why’d you play that?” or “Why’d you play THAT?” Each episode Producer Noah challenges Joan to identify a tune from his most recent show, and explain why he chose it. In Episode 0, John and Noah lay out the framework for the show. Subscribe …