For Immediate Release: April 17, 2023- IOWA CITY, IA 8-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, composer and arranger Christian McBride headlines the nationally renowned Iowa City Jazz Festival, presented by GreenState Credit Union, returning to downtown Iowa City for Friday, June 30 – Sunday, July 2. This free festival includes music on two stages, culinary delights, artists … Continue reading
Edited release 04/17/23 Summer of the Arts has released the lineup for the nationally-renowned Iowa City Jazz Festival this June 30th through July 2nd. The free
/ Join the Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra for the premiere of a new jazz suite Sunday, June 6 at 6 p.m. in Cedar Falls at the River Place Plaza stage. Sunday evening, June 6, between 6 and 7:30 p.m., grab your folding chair, blankets, picnic basket, liquid libations and friends. The Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra will premiere “Fertile Soil Suite” and other new jazz works by Iowa composers in Cedar Falls.
The “Fertile Soil Suite” is finally unearthed this Sunday evening at 6 at a free concert held at the River Place Plaza’s outdoor amphitheater stage in downtown Cedar Falls.
Mike Conrad, an award-winning jazz composer and artistic director, founded the IJCO and composed his “Fertile Soil Suite” especially for the IJCO and its players.
Dec. 21
Bring the Sing on the Solstice Tune in to any MPR station at 5 p.m. on December 21 for Bring the Sing Solstice, a virtual community singalong of “This Little Light of Mine.” Classical MPR and The Current will also air two hours of special solstice-themed programming following Bring the Sing. Let’s welcome back the light together! Visit classicalmpr.org/sing for more details.
When: 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Dec. 22
Resounding Voices Holiday Sing-Along Video Premiere Resounding Voices is holding its third annual Holiday Sing Along in 2020. Like many things during the pandemic, it s a little different this year. We ve moved online, but we re still bringing you a mix of familiar Christmas carols and readings performed by members of Resounding Voices. Sing along with the carols (lyrics are provided on screen) or just enjoy the music. This program is designed for people with dementia, but is appropriate for people of all ages to enjoy.