It’s week one of KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars and headliner Joey Schnoebelen from the Joey Schnoebelen Quintet is in the studio to chat about jazz and accounting. It’s JUTS 1 coming up Thursday, Aug 6 at Noelridge Park. Young artist group, Night School, from North Scott High School takes the stage at 6:30pm with …
Category: Culture Crawl
Culture Crawl 1234 “The Great Rubber Chicken Gallup”
After another great summer season, the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band reaches its ultimate, final week. From concert band improv sections to rubber chicken battles, Steve Shanley says this week will be a fun one. It’s week nine of the CR Muni Band with concerts on Wednesday (7/29) & Sunday (8/2), music starting at 7:30pm. Weather …
Culture Crawl 1233 “Double The Porta-Potties”
Bluesmore returns to the Brucemore Mansion’s First Avenue Lawn after last year’s successful return of the hit event. Linn County Blues Society board members Greg West and Mark Rowell are in the studio to talk logistics and provide an overview on the lineup. It’s Saturday, August 1 with gates opening at 3pm. Tickets can be …
Culture Crawl 1232 “100 Year-Old Teenager”
Starlighters II Theatre Presents “Tuck Everlasting” directed by Lindy Rublaitus at the Starlighters II Theatre in Anamosa. Cast members Sidney Dunlap (Winnie Foster), Griffin Embree (Jesse Tuck), and assistant director/choreographer Holden McGraw are in the studio with insights into this adventurous musical adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s classic novel. The show runs July 24-26, 31 & …
Culture Crawl 1231 “Spoilers for Last Week’s Wordle”
Steve Shanley is back for week eight of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band’s 2026 season. Concerts at Kingston Yard on Wednesday (7/22) and at Ellis Park on Sunday (7/26) will feature music by John Williams and a performance by Young Artist Competition Runner-Up, flutist Marley Fonk. Music on both nights begins at 7:30pm. Weather updates …
Culture Crawl 1230 “There’s a Glottal Stop in there Somewhere”
Steve Shanley leads the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band heads into week seven with music from The Little Mermaid, some big band swing, and more. The Wednesday concert (7/15) will begin at 7:30pm at Kingston Yard and the Sunday concert (7/19) will begin at 7:30pm at Bever Park. Weather updates and more information at crmuniband.org & …
Culture Crawl 1229 “A Big Band is Like an Ocean Liner”
Mike Conrad chats with Dennis Green right off the Iowa City Jazz Fest main stage ahead of an upcoming Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra event at River Place Plaza in Cedar Falls. It’s Saturday, July 18, 7pm-8:30pm, free to the public with a bring-your-own-lawnchair set up. Stick around for an after party at the Black Hawk …
Culture Crawl 1228 “Jam at John’s”
TKM Productions Presents “Jazz in July with Confluence” July 17, 7pm at Amana Performing Arts Center. Three of the four band members are in the studio – Denny Redmond (Keys), Pat Smith (Guitar) & John Hall (Bass) and from TKM productions is Deb Kennedy. This jazzy concert is free to the public with donations encouraged …