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This Week’s Shows February 9 thru February 15

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Remembering Ralph Towner Craig pays tribute to the virtuoso guitarist Ralph Towner, who recently passed on January 18, by presenting a variety of his work with ECM Records, as well as beautiful examples of his brilliant work with his own group, Oregon.         …

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Culture Crawl 1165 “The Odd Couple in a Retirement Home”

Trent Yoder and Michelle Payne Hinz are in the studio ahead of the IC Community Theatre production of “Ripcord” by David Lindsay-Abaire. It’s Feb 13-14 & 20-21 at 7:30pm and Feb 15 & 22 at 2pm at The James Theater in Iowa City. For tickets and more info visit iowacitycommunitytheatre.org & thejamesic.com. Subscribe to The …

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KCCK’s Featured Album for February 2026

The KCCK Featured Album for February is “The Roar and the Whisper” by Alexa Tarantino. The saxophonist, composer and educator has long been lauded for her poise and precision–“a one-woman wrecking crew” as Wynton Marsalis calls her. Just last year Ms. Tarantino made history by becoming the first full-time female member of the renowned Jazz …

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This Week’s Shows February 2 thru February 8

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Horace Silver on Blue Note Craig spins a variety of wonderful Blue Note releases from piano genius Horace Silver from 1952 through 1969. We’ll explore Silver’s work both as a leader and as a sideman.             Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …

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Culture Crawl 1164 “You Think Your Mailbox is Full”

Harrison March is in the studio today with information on upcoming programs and events at Heritage Agency on Aging as well as an overview of the non-profit’s mission and services offered. Mark your calendar for the Corridor Conference on Aging coming up May 20. For more info visit heritageaaa.org.  For more info about the conference …

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Culture Crawl 1163 “Lincoln Smackdown”

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre presents “The Minutes,” by Tracy Letts. Trevor Baty (director), Scot Hughs (Mayor Superba), and Jenna Smith (Ms. Johnson) are in the studio with insights into this comedic city counsel meeting. It’s Feb 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30pm & Feb 15 at 2pm at Mount Vernon’s Uptown Theatre. Tickets and …

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This Week’s Shows January 26 thru February 1

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Myriad of Miles Davis Tributes Craig plays a deep listen to an astounding batch of Miles Davis tribute records, from jazz greats Herbie Hancock, Gary Bartz, Bireli Lagrene, Richard Clay, Geri Allen, Bill Frisell, Wayne Shorter, Pat Martino, and many others.         …

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Culture Crawl 1162 “They Called It An Event”

KCCK’s own Bob Deforest joins the Culture Crawl along with Jason Zbornik from CSPS Hall ahead of the opening of Bob’s art gallery, “Sunshine Dayglow Deforest.” It’s Fri, Jan 30, 5pm @CSPS ImOn Gallery. If you miss opening night, the gallery is open to the public Tuesday-Sunday, 12-6pm.  For more information visit cspshall.org.  Subscribe to …

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