Riverside Theatre presents “Free Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet” June 13-29 at The Festival Stage in Lower City Park (City Park Road). Adam Knight (Director), Mark Worth (Romeo) and Dale Leonheart(Juliet) are in the studio with the details. For more info and the full performance schedule visit riversidetheatre.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl …
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Culture Crawl 1081 “This Is Not One of Those Pieces”
Steve Shanley is back for week two of the CR Municipal Band’s 75th season. The band plays at Noelridge Park, Wednesday 6/11 and at Bever Park, Sunday 6/15 at 7:30 PM. The Cedar Rapids Youth Flute Ensemble will perform at 6:30 PM before the Sunday night show at Bever. Performances will be live-streamed on the …
Culture Crawl 1080 “Somebody’s First Time”
Founded in 1956 and still touring today, the Glenn Miller Orchestra sets off on their June 2025 tour with one of the first stops being in Iowa! Music director Erik Stabnau videos in with tidbits about the band and insights into the tour. It’s the Glenn Miller Orchestra at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, …
This Week’s Shows June 9 thru June 15
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) (June 2) Mondays at 6:00pm Honoring Roy Haynes Craig pays tribute to the recently departed Roy Haynes. This incredible drummer left a legacy of hundreds of recordings, both as a leader and as a sideman. We’ll hear many classic sides as well as some lesser known gems. …
This Week In Jazz June 8 thru June 15
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of composer Cole Porter, trumpeters Doc Cheatham and Marcus Belgrave, pianists Hazel Scott, Chick Corea, and Kenny Barron, drummers Shelly Manne and Bernard Purdie, bassists Charnett Moffett and Jesper Lundgaard and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Benny …
Culture Crawl 1079 “Sleep is Over-Rated”
BYO Brass members Dan Benson & Paul Lichty are in the studio ahead of their festival and event filled summer schedule. From Bossa to funk to big band sounds, these guys have something for everyone. Event calendars and links to more info can be found at byobrass.com and paullichtymusic.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at …
Big Mo Pod Show 065 – “Bluesmore”
Welcome back folks! Your hosts take you an another blues safari with a selection of artists across generations and blues styles, tune in to hear who’s featured! Songs featured in the episode: Roomful of Blues – “What Can I Do?” Brandon Santini – “Blues So Bad” Beth Hart – “Can’t Let Go” Willie Dixon – …
Culture Crawl 1078 “We Broke Their Brains”
Tim Hankewich returns ahead of Orchestra Iowa’s Pops V: “Field of Dreams in Concert” Sat, June 7, 7PM at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The orchestra will play the score live as this beloved midwestern flick plays on the Jumbotron, the first ever live orchestra film concert of its kind! Weather is looking great, but a rain …