Episodes

  • Culture Crawl 1019 “I Get to Wear a Crown”

    Culture Crawl 1019 “I Get to Wear a Crown”
    Jan 12 2025
    Cedar Rapids Opera presents “Cinderella,” performed in English with English subtitles and based on the French opera Cendrillon by Jules Massenet. Abigail Rethwisch (Cinderella), Kate Johnson (Fairy Godmother) and Dennis Jesse (Pandolfe) describe this two and half hour opera as a family friendly, ethereal retelling of the classic tale. Shows are January 17, 7:30pm and …

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    11 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1018 “Who Does She Think She Is?”

    Culture Crawl 1018 “Who Does She Think She Is?”
    Dec 27 2024
    In part 2 of our conversation with Diana Nollen, outgoing Arts & Entertainment Editor at the Cedar Rapids Gazette, she talks about the joys and challenges of covering the local arts scene, particularly in the wake of disasters like the 2008 flood, 2020 derecho, and a global pandemic. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture …

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    13 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1017 “That’s A Really Good Question!”

    Culture Crawl 1017 “That’s A Really Good Question!”
    Dec 26 2024
    Diana Nollen is ending a 42-year career as a writer, reporter, and editor for the Cedar Rapids Gazette. And we thought it would be fun to turn the tables and interview HER! In part one of a conversation that will span two shows, she reveals her most memorable interviews. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at …

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    14 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1016 “Nothing Says Christmas Like Burial Plots”

    Culture Crawl 1016 “Nothing Says Christmas Like Burial Plots”
    Dec 17 2024
    Ron Clark is with us ahead of “Christmas Express! On Air” a live radio show performance featuring music by Streamline Deluxe with special guest Annie Savage. It’s Friday, December 20th, 7:30PM at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City. Tickets are $25. For tickets visit riversidetheatre.org or call 319-259-7099. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …

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    11 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1015 “Can He Sing Higher?”

    Culture Crawl 1015 “Can He Sing Higher?”
    Dec 16 2024
    Tim Hankewich’s summer project is working on Christmas music during the hottest parts of the year. We’ll heard the results at one of the region’s biggest seasonal shows, Orchestra Iowa’s Holiday Spectacular, featuring nationally-renown tenor Ben Gulley. In addition to Tim’s arrangements, the work of Iowans Paul Clark and Peter Blesch. Plus, two vocal choirs, …

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    10 mins