Culture Crawl 671 “I See What You Did There” “Imagine Other Worlds With Authors (I.O.W.A.) is an author organized by The Writers Rooms, a support and resource organization for current and aspiring writers based in Iowa City. The event will be virtual in 2021, with pre-events going on Nov. 1-5, and opportunities to meet and … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 671 “I See What You Did There” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

KCCK Culture Crawl with Dennis Green

Culture Crawl 671 “I See What You Did There”

Family Promise of Linn County, which supports homeless and housing-insecure families, presents “Stories From The Heart – Reimagining Home,” original tales from the area’s best storytellers, sharing perspectives on the importance of home, and what home means to them. Appearing will be Darrin Crow, Randy Estes, Tim Gallenbeck, Zette St. Charles, Brooke Murphy-Fitzgerald, and even … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 670 “Ninja in Training” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Culture Crawl 670 “Ninja in Training”

Riverside Theatre presents “The Grand Inquisitor,” a (largely) one-man show starring Iowa native John William Watkins, in a soliloquy taken from the classic novel, “The Brothers Karamazov,” ion collaboration with the Iowa City Book Festival and University of Iowa Libraries’ “Dostoevsky at 200” exhibit. It’s a monologue of urgency and intensity on the nature of, … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 669 “An Argument, Not a Meditation” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Culture Crawl 669 “An Argument, Not a Meditation”

Culture Crawl 668 “Requiem” The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale returns to live performance, Sunday, Oct. 24 with Mozart’s towering work, “Requiem,” in tribute to all who died during the COVID pandemic. Joining the chorale will be some of the area’s top orchestra players for accompaniment, and soloists Jessica Pray, Lynn Curry, Ian Butler, and Dr. … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 668 “Requiem” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Culture Crawl 668 “Requiem”

Ellen Kleckner’s exhibit at Gilded Pear Gallery is called “Juncture,” and combines ceramics with wood, steel, and even paper. Ellen and and Lauren Tucci say that “Juncture” will be up until Nov. 27, with a reception on October 22 from 5:00-7:30pm. Pictures of Ellen’s pieces are also posted online at www.gildedpeargallery.com. The post Culture Crawl 667 “A Little Dicey to Display” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Culture Crawl 667 “A Little Dicey to Display”

“Orchids Are a Scream (The Return)!” Is the theme for the Eastern Iowa Orchid Society’s Show and Sale, back after a COVID-induced layoff. Nile Dusdieker says there will be hundreds of orchids on display, many for sale, with tips for orchid beginners. And a fun Halloween theme. Oct. 23-24 at Elks Lodge Hall, Cedar Rapids. … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 666 “Orchid Curious” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Culture Crawl 666 “Orchid Curious”

Red Cedar Chamber Music is currently touring “Licorice Schtick,” featuring special guests Christine Bellomy, clarinet, and Elizabeth Oakes, viola. All selections are by living composers, two of them (Jerry Owens and Michael Kimber) Iowans. There are several free shows around the region, with two ticketed concerts Oct. 23 at First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, and … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 665 “A Lot of Bobby Pin Research” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Culture Crawl 665 “A Lot of Bobby Pin Research”

Revival Theatre Company, fresh off a successful collaboration with Orchestra Iowa at Brucemorchestra, presents their first in-person production since the pandemic. “End of the Rainbow” tells the story of the final years of the life of Judy Garland, against the backdrop of one of her final performances. Artistic director Brian Glick says that although the … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 664 “Cameron Loves Judy” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Culture Crawl 664 “Cameron Loves Judy”

Iowa City’s intergenerational choir, The Family Folk Machine, is back together in person, rehearsing and performing their first concert outdoors. “Never So Far,” titled from a Greg Brown tune that is part of the show, will also include songs you’ll know from Ringo Starr and P!nk, plus some original tunes. The concert will be at … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 663 “Working With Bodies Instead of Wave Files” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

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KCCK Culture Crawl with Dennis Green

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