Cedar Rapids could have an Oklahoma-like climate by the year 2080.
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Culture Crawl 426 “You’ll Leave the House At Some Point”
Dawn Jones from the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA) is in to run down the list of upcoming events for the weekend. If cabin fever is striking, there’s loads of theatre, music, and dance events to keep you and the family entertained.
Find out more at www.culturalcorridor.org
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Culture Crawl 425 “One-Hander”
Tiffany Johnson from Pyramid Theatre in Des Moines is the guest director for “How I Learned What I Learned” at Riverside Theatre. From the late August Wilson, one of America’s greatest playwrights and creator of the Pulitzer-Prize winning Fences and The Piano Lesson, How I Learned… is the autobiographical story of Wilson’s journey as a struggling writer in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.
Tiffany talks about the challenges and rewards of directing this one-person show, featuring Aaron Smith.
February 22 through March 10 at Riverside Theatre. Tickets and information at www.riversidetheatre.org.
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Talking Pictures 2-20-19
Isn’t It Romantic? and Alita: Battle Angel and Oscar predictions with Dennis Green and Denny Lynch.
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Clean Up Your Act 3-12-19
Turning an invasive species into something useful.
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Corridor Jazz Concert Tickets Now on Sale
Thirteen of the Corridor’s top jazz bands perform in their only joint concert of the year to celebrate the release of The Corridor Jazz Project Volume XI. Admission is $12!
Two Sessions, 5:30 and 7:30pm. Come for one or both sessions.
Buy advance tickets at in the KCCK store.
5:30 Session
Marion (Nolan Schroeder-sax)
Mt. Vernon (Laura Saylor-trumpet)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy (Ryan Smith-sax)
Liberty (Steve Shanley-piano)
Cedar Rapids Prairie (Tye Male-sax)
Linn Mar (Mike Conrad, piano)
7:30 Session
Iowa City West (Chris Merz-sax)
Cedar Rapids Xavier (Blake Shaw-bass)
Cedar Rapids Jefferson (Chris Jensen-drums)
Cedar Rapids Washington (Robert Espe-sax)
Iowa City High (Austin Seybert-trombone)
Lisbon (Rich Medd-trombone)
Solon (Joel Foreman-vocals & piano)
Presented in partnership with:
First Friday Jazz March 1
Christopher’s Very Happy.Band will perform at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, March 1, at 5 p.m. The first set will be broadcast live on KCCK. The First Friday Jazz Series features an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin, contemporary music and more in an intimate, upscale environment. For a $12 cover, enjoy live music and drink specials at the Opus Concert Café bar the first Friday of every month. Purchase tickets.
Special Programs for February 18 thru February 23
Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Vocal Short List 16: Mabel Mercer
Cabaret chanteuse Mabel Mercer – a cult figure in America – enjoyed a great career in Europe before the Second World War. She came to the United States in 1938 and right away began singing in New York’s top nightclubs. Her singing style, often described as an acquired taste, paid special attention to the lyrics. She was an influence on Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, and others.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Herbie Nichols Centennial Celebration
Craig celebrates the 100th birthday of one of the all-time jazz greats – pianist and composer Herbie Nichols. Hear selections from recordings that Herbie made for Blue Note, Savoy, and Bethlehem Records, as well as some modern-day artists re-interpreting a variety of Herbie’s compositions.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Eddie Piccard Quartet at the Opus Concert Café
Pianist, bandleader, and singer Eddie Piccard is Iowa jazz royalty. For decades, he has entertained audiences with soulful arrangements of the classics. Piccard brought his quartet to the Opus Concert Café for a First Friday Jazz set that was full of swing.
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Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Terence Blanchard
Trumpeter Terence Blanchard has a three-decade career in both jazz and film scoring. We dive into his work with Spike Lee, his E-Collective band, and a new commission on the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Prestige Records in 1969, Part Two
Craig listens in again to more of the recordings Bob Weinstock made for his Prestige label in 1969. Tune in to hear Gene Ammons, Don Patterson, Tal Farlow, Barry Harris, Charles Earland, and a host of other jazzers from back in the day.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: