Episodes

  • Culture Crawl 1154 “Sometimes I’m Anchoring The Tenor Line”

    Culture Crawl 1154 “Sometimes I’m Anchoring The Tenor Line”
    Dec 9 2025
    The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale keeps busy during the holiday season with a variety of caroling and small-group appearances, and two main events. The choir’s holiday concert will feature Saint-Saen’s Christmas Oratorio and a contemporary contata by John Leavitt, Dec. 13 at First Lutheran Church. The next day they turn right around and performa with …

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  • Culture Crawl 2253 “Buddy’s Got His Spot”

    Culture Crawl 2253 “Buddy’s Got His Spot”
    Dec 8 2025
    Bluesman Michael Charles returns to Cedar Rapids December 13 for the latest leg of his “Guitar, Music, and Miles” tour. Born and raised in Australia, Michael first came to the USA at the behest of Buddy Guy, and has since became a fixture on the Chicago Blues scene, been inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall …

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  • Culture Crawl 1152 “Combination of Elvis & a Cha-Cha”

    Culture Crawl 1152 “Combination of Elvis & a Cha-Cha”
    Dec 4 2025
    Heavy Metal! “Tuba Christmas” comes to the Cedar Rapids Public Library Dec. 13. It’s an ad hoc ensemble that will feature nearly 100 instruments. Rehearsal takes place immediately prior to the show, and all players are welcome, regardless of age or experience level. Admission and participation are free, but audience members are encouraged to bring …

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  • Culture Crawl 1151 “You’re Jake From State Farm!”

    Culture Crawl 1151 “You’re Jake From State Farm!”
    Dec 3 2025
    TKM Theatrical Productions premieres a new play from Jonesy McElroy Dec. 5-14. “Fruitcakes” tells the story of a failing call center whose operator begins inviting clients who have nowhere to go for the holidays to join him. Tickets and more info at tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in …

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  • Culture Crawl 1106 “He Called Everyone Daddy-o”

    Culture Crawl 1106 “He Called Everyone Daddy-o”
    Aug 14 2025
    It’s blues week at KCCK’s third Jazz Under the Stars concert of the season and joining Dennis in the studio are musicians Dan Johnson, Kevin Burt, and Griffin Shroyer. Griffin’s young artists group, 10th Street Rapids, kicks things off and a massive Kings of ‘da Blues jam session will follow. It’s also the annual KCCK …

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  • Culture Crawl 1150 “Barn-Blind”

    Culture Crawl 1150 “Barn-Blind”
    Dec 2 2025
    Chorale Midwest presents two opportunities to see their holiday concert, Dec. 7 at 2:30 and Dec. 9 at 7:30, both at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids. You’ll hear some classic favorites as well as some unique arrangements director Brad Barrett has turned up. Tickets and info at choralemidwest.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at …

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