Crooked Path Theatre doubles up for the Halloween season. “Richard II” runs October. 15-25 at the James Theatre. And on Oct. 24-25, it’s cabaret with a spooky spin. “Midnight Seance” will feature popular songs with an original story set in a barn out in the country. What could possibly go wrong? Tickets and more information …
The longer Tim Hankewich conducts Orchestra Iowa, the shorter the list gets of pieces he’s never performed. A big one gets crossed of the list this week as Orchestra Iowa performs Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, featuring concertmaster Julia Sakharova. Also on the program Rachmoninoff’s 3rd Symphony, and a unique piece called “Banner” that deconstructs one …
“Honky Tonk Highway” is an original musical by Cedar Rapids native Rob Nassif that has been performed around the country countless times since its off-Broadway debut. It’s the story of the fictional country music legend Clint Colby, told from the point of view of his friends and bandmates. The story is told through an interesting …
Willow Creek Theatre in Iowa City presents the Floodwater Comedy Festival Oct. 16-17. Standup comedians and improv teams from the local region as well as the Chicago area will perform, plus sketch comedy and improv workshops. Tickets and info at floodwatercomedy.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite …
The 2026 Metro Marching Band Classic is Oct 12, 6pm at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids. Seth Hoffman says it’s your only chance to see the marching bands from Jefferson, Kennedy, Washington, Xavier, Linn-Mar, Marion, and Prairie at one show. With special guests the UNI Panther Marching Band. Tickets are available at the gate and …
Iowa City Fiber artist Astrid Hilger Bennet has a show going on right now at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art called “Making Her Mark.” And it’s “Fiber Fall” across the museum, with a companion juried exhibit of fiber works by Iowa artists called “Threading The Needle.” More information on the exhibits, as well as …
Abe Goldstien is a tireless fan and promoter of jazz in the Des Moines area. He and his wife produce “Jazz at Caspe Terrace” which brings national jazz artists to Central Iowa several times a year. Joe Fonda and his New Origin Trio perform Oct. 18. Abe also is one of the minds behind the …
Horizons of Easter Central Iowa administers Meals on Wheels, as well as a companion program “AniMeals,” that helps seniors feed and keep their pets. Join them on Oct. 8 for “Meals on Heels” to raise funds for these important programs. There will be a chance to bid on decorated shoes and other silent auction items. …
