News Digest 3-15-24

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel…the Iowa legislature misses a deadline for approving funding for the state’s schools.

Culture Crawl 900 “Watercolors Are Always A Challenge”

Gilded Pear Gallery in Cedar Rapids is home to some exciting exhibitions for the next couple months, one of which features Julia Kottal and her exploration of color through abstract oil landscapes and watercolor. Gilded Pear manager, Lauren Tucci, invites everyone to a reception celebrating current exhibitions on Friday, March 15, 4:30-7:30pm. Julia’s exhibition, “The Idea of Color,” will be open through May 11.

For more information visit www.gildedpeargallery.com. 

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News Digest 3-14-24

The U.S. House has passed a bill that could affect American TikTok users…a bill that critics say could impact in vitro fertilization has stalled in the Iowa Senate.

Talking Pictures 3-13-24

Drive-Away Dolls (2024) and Werewolf by Night (2022) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Ron Adkins.

Big Mo Pod Show Coming Soon!

Have you ever wanted to ask John Heim, aka “Big Mo” “Why’d you play that?” or “Why’d you play THAT?” Each episode Producer Noah challenges Joan to identify a tune from his most recent show, and explain why he chose it.

In Episode 0, John and Noah lay out the  framework for the show. Subscribe in your favorite podcast player or using the link below.

News Digest 3-13-24

Special Counsel Robert Hur defends his report on Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents…the head of the Iowa Pork Producers Association reacts to the closing of Tyson’s pork plant in Perry.

News Digest 3-12-24

The head of the U.N. is calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan…a Coralville woman is going on trial for blocking traffic during a protest.

Culture Crawl 899 “Every Voice Matters”

The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale performs John Rutter’s “Requiem” March 16 at 2:30pm at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Chorale director Gerry Kreitzer talks about his personal history with this piece and about Rutter’s landmark impact on choral music.

The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is open to any interested singer. More information about the group, and tickets for the concert, at www.crchorale.org.