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Culture Crawl 1147 “As One Does”

Many decades after its release, “Arsenic & Old Lace” remains one of the funniest plays ever written, and the source for every “sweet old lady with a dark secret” story made ever since. Starlighters presents the show Dec. 5-14. Tickets and more info at starlighters.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture …

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Big Mo Pod Show 084 – “Garage Blues”

With another week comes another pod show, and this week’s episode features another sampling of old and new blues tracks, including one from a local artist we all know and love! Tune in to find how who it is! Songs featured in the episode: Blues Traveler – “Brother John” Eric Bibb – “This One Don’t” …

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Culture Crawl 1146 “The Real Stuff”

TKM Theatrical Production’s Tom Milligan and Rod Pierson from The Rod Pierson Big Band are in the studio ahead of “A Swingin’ Christmas with The Rod Pierson Big Band and Craig Boche at the Mic!” This Christmas special is one night (afternoon) only coming up on Sun, Nov. 30, 2pm at The Amana Performing Arts …

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Thanksgiving Special – First Friday Jazz

Some people spend Thanksgiving looking forward to Black Friday. But on KCCK, we’ll spend it with FIRST Friday! First Friday Jazz, that is. All day on Thanksgiving, we’re playing back some of your favorite shows from the past year of KCCK’s First Friday Jazz. Here’s the schedule (times approximate): 6:00am – Soul Sacrifice 7:30am – …

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Culture Crawl 1145 “Borderline Animal Cruelty”

Cedar Rapids Children’s Theatre, better known as Playtime Poppy, is at Kennedy High School for their holiday show, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” Cast members Izzy Westercamp and Saul Ervin talk about putting this beloved show together, which will contain all the songs and scenes you know, plus a few surprises. Dec. 4-6 at Kennedy …

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Culture Crawl 1144 “Gerard Contains Multitudes”

Singer-songwriter Carol Montag brings “A Carol Christmas” to CSPS Hall Saturday, Nov. 29. Joined by longtime friends Bruce Millard, Gerard Estella, and Jim White, Carol promises an evening of fun, fresh arrangements of holiday favorites, and even treats! Tickets at cspshall.org.

Culture Crawl 1143 “Member of the Club”

Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center presents its annual Holiday Bazaar Nov. 22 from 8-noon. Browse and buy from a variety of local crafters and artists. And while you’re there, unplug for a little while and enjoy their trails and natural attractions. More info at prairiewoods.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” …

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Big Mo Pod Show 083 – “Legal Pirate radio”

On this special edition of the Big Mo Pod Show your hosts interview Kent from California! Tune in to learn more about this long time listener of the Big Mo Blues Show and how he’s impacted the show’s production!