The Metro Marching Band Classic is your only chance to see all seven of the Cedar Rapids-area high school marching bands in one sitting. This year, the Classic will be held Oct. 9 at Linn-Mar Stadium. Gates open at 5:30pm, show at 6pm. Special guests will be the UNI Panther Marching Band. Rain date is …
President Biden calls for quick action on aid for Ukraine…no school in Cedar Rapids today because of a threat.
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place October 5, 2023. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm More from Bassist Paul Chambers Craig presents more stellar Blue Note recordings that feature Paul Chambers in the company of Dizzy Reece, Lee Morgan, Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, Grant Green, and so many others! The Wednesday Night …
The KCCK Featured Album for October is “New Juju” from Christopher Merz and Shorter Stories. The saxophonist, composer and arranger, who directs the Jazz Studies program at U.N.I., began this project in tribute to one of his idols and main influences, the legendary Wayne Shorter. Mr. Merz created sparkling new arrangements for a set of …
KCCK’s very own Saul Lubaroff joins bandmate Dave Rosazza to talk about their band, Shade of Blue, and their upcoming reunion tour. This power trio turned nine piece band will be reuniting for a fast and furious tour with two gigs October 6-7. Friday Oct. 6 @ Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City, 8pm and Saturday …
Julia Jessen is the new Curator at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and the first two exhibits of her tenure are up now at the Museum. “World Lines” features the work of Adam Rake from Iowa City, and consists of work inspired by and jumping off from historical works. “Surprise!” came about from Julia’s …
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Fabulous “Lockjaw” Davis Craig presents delightful examples of tenor saxman Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, primarily from his years with Prestige, Riverside, and RCA Records. We’ll hear him in the company of Shirley Scott, Tiny Grimes, Billy Butler, and a host of others. …
