Seasonal sounds coming to E. Iowa venues

Whether you like your holidays with a country twang, a pop/rock edge, a Celtic kick or a classic sound, concerts abound throughout November and December in Eastern Iowa.

Here’s a look at just some of the offerings. If you don’t see yours in this list, please add it under the Event tab at hooplanow.com

A Branson Country Christmas: Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 18, Riverside Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside; $49, includes lunch. New music, new jokes, new show from Ozark Jubilee. riversidecasinoandresort.com/eventcenter.html

Home for the Holidays with Amy Friedl Stoner: 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St., Maquoketa; $22 advance, $25 door for adults, $13 advance, $15 door ages 18 and under. Mixing traditional Christmas songs with contemporary Holiday favorites, Stoner uses her versatile soprano voice and stories to weave together this 90-minute program. Featuring a six-piece band led by Luke Viertel. ohnwardfineartscenter.com/

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Hancher Auditorium, 141 E. Park Rd., Iowa City; $60 to $85 adults, $48 to $85 college students and youths. The bestselling Christmas artist of all time comes to Hancher Auditorium for the first time, with the ensemble’s popular renditions of holiday favorites. hancher.uiowa.edu/2022-23/Mannheim_Steamroller

Jim McDonough’s Holiday Tour: 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center, 519 E. 11th St., DeWitt; $42. The 20th Anniversary Tour features International Steinway Artist Jim McDonough and his 15-piece professional orchestra perform Christmas music and other favorites. pianofavorites.com/shows

Silver Bells and Diamonds: 7 p.m. Nov. 26, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St., Maquoketa; $25 advance, $30 door. The show opens with a “Jingle Bells” medley followed by a first half of hit songs from the ’50s to ’80s. In the second half, The Diamonds, who burst on the scene with the 1957 hit “little Darlin,” use the group’s signature four-part harmony and stage presence for a fast-paced ride through holiday favorites. ohnwardfineartscenter.com

Jim McDonough’s Holiday Tour: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Fifth St., Coralville; $58. coralvillearts.org/27/Events

Christmas With Cantus: Into the Light: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Hancher, 141 E. Park Rd., Iowa City. This low-voice choir is known for its warmth, blend, and innovative approaches to programming and performance. $10 to $30, hancher.uiowa.edu/2022-23/Cantus

Holiday Strings: Noon Dec. 2, Commons, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; free. With Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra String Ensemble. events.crlibrary.org/events?r=nextmonth

My Kind of Christmas: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2, National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids; $10 to $20. A holiday performance by Czech singer and musician Martina Barta, accompanied by pianist Francesco Pollon. ncsml.org/event/my-kind-of-christmas-holiday-performance/

Christmas with Chorale Midwest: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Chapel of Mercy, Mount Mercy University, 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids; $20. Featuring Chorale Midwest, the Chorale Chamber Singers and Chorale Midwest Jazz. choralemidwest.org/concerts-tickets

Fruitcake & Cabaret: Dec. 2 to 4, Whipple Auditorium, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; $20 to $25. RHCR Theatre presents a Christmas show of song and stories, celebrating family, friendship and the holiday season. 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. rhcrtheatre.com/

Maddie Poppe’s Acoustic Holiday Show: 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Mississippi Moon Bar, Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St., Dubuque; $15 to $35. The Clarksville native won Season 16 of “American Idol.” dubuquetickets.diamondjo.com/

Maddie Poppe’s Acoustic Holiday Show: 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Concert Hall at College Community, 401 76th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids; $30. With Prairie Chorus Singers opening the show. etix.com/ticket/online/?

O Starry Night! Christmas handbell concert: 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Marion Methodist Church, 5050 REC Dr., Marion; free, but bring non-perishable food item for the Marion Food Pantry. Featuring A Joyful Noise, Jubilation, Bell Canto and Touch of Brass handbell choirs. Soup supper follows; freewill offering. Details and livestream link: marionmethodist.org/news/upcoming-events/

Irish Christmas in America: 7 p.m. Dec. 4, CSPS Hall, 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids; $30 advance, $35 door. A glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas with traditional artists from Ireland. cspshall.org/irish-christmas-1

Live Celtic Christmas Music: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4, Lion Bridge Brewing Company, 59 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids; all-ages show, free admission. lionbridgebrewing.com/lbevents

Jim McDonough’s Holiday Tour: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls; $59.75. gbpac.com/upcoming-events

Lynne Rothrock’s Christmas Cabaret: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 to 10, Opus Concert Cafe, 119 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; $32. Lynne Rothrock and her merry band of musicians team up for this year’s installment of song, stories and Christmas cheer. The musical elves include Julia Andrews, Greg Kanz, Dave Ollinger, Rachel Brolin and Emma Kostiv. artsiowa.com/tickets/concerts/lynnechristmas/

Ukulele Holiday: noon Dec. 9, Commons, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; free. Melissa Caminneci will play ukulele holiday tunes. events.crlibrary.org/events?r=nextmonth

Holiday Tubas: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Old Capitol Museum steps, 21 N. Clinton St., Iowa City; free. Featuring University of Iowa musicians, alumni and community members; everyone invited indoors for treats afterward. Also: Accepting new, unwrapped toys for Holiday Shop of the Iowa City Domestic Violence Intervention Program. events.uiowa.edu/75234

Patti LaBelle: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Hancher Auditorium, 141 E. Park Rd., Iowa City; $60 to $80 adults, $48 to $64 college students and youths. Known as the “Godmother of Soul,” her hitmaking career has spanned seven decades — and she’s coming to Hancher to help ring in the holidays. hancher.uiowa.edu/2022-23/Patti_LaBelle

Alisabeth Von Presley: Christmas in the Key of A: 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Paramount Theatre, 123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; $25 to $40 VIP. A family-friendly show with favorite Christmas music, surprise guests, over-the-top costumes, and festive choreography. creventslive.com/events/veue/paramount-theatre

SOLD OUT: LeAnn Rimes: JOY: The Holiday Tour: 8 p.m. Dec. 9, Riverside Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside. riversidecasinoandresort.com/eventcenter.html

Cornell College Winter Concert: 2 p.m. Dec. 10, Armstrong-Youngker Hall, Kimmel Theatre, 820 Commons Circle, Mount Vernon; free. Cornell’s band, choir and orchestra will perform separately and in combination, with a program to include some holiday music. cornellcollege.edu/campus-calendar/

Jim McDonough’s Holiday Tour: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Paramount Theatre, 123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; $58 to $68. creventslive.com/events/2022/jim-mcdonoughs-2022-holiday-tour

Merry TubaChristmas: 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Commons, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; free. events.crlibrary.org/events?r=nextmonth

Martina McBride: The Joy of Christmas Tour: 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls; $80.75 to $90.75 (only single seats left). gbpac.com/upcoming-events

Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale: An English Celebration, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, First Lutheran Church, 1000 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; $15 advance, $20 door. Featuring festive music by English composers: “Christmas Day” by Gustav Holst; “Te Deum” by C.V. Stanford; and “Gloria” by John Rutter; with Concert Chorale, instrumental ensemble, First Lutheran Church Choir and Handbell Ensemble. crchorale.org/

Mount Mercy Holiday Concert: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Concert Hall at College Community, 401 76th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids; free. Featuring the Mount Mercy University choir and band. mtmercy.edu/news-events/events/2022/12/holiday-concert

Celtic Angels Christmas: 3 p.m. Dec. 11, Paramount Theatre, 123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; $28 to $57.50. Vocal and instrumental seasonal and Irish favorites along with champion Irish dancing. creventslive.com/events/2022/celtic-angels-christmas2

Iowa Brass with the Solon Community Choir: 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Solon Community Center, 313 S. Iowa St., Solon. Featuring music by Prokofiev, Eric Whitacre, and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel's “Messiah.” Free.

Carol Montag: A Carol Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 15, CSPS Hall, 1103 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids; $30 advance, $34 door, $180 VIP table of four. Expect to hear traditional Christmas carols, original songs, and some fun tunes thrown into the mix. cspshall.org/events

Shaken and Stirred: A Crooked Cabaret: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, The James Theater, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City; $10. A lively holiday show from Crooked Path Theatre, helmed by Chris Okiishi and Patrick Du Laney. thejamesic.com/events

Holiday Brass: Noon Dec. 16, Commons, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; free. events.crlibrary.org/events?r=nextmonth

Orchestra Iowa’s Holiday Spectacular: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Paramount Theatre, 123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; $18 to $59. Guest performer: jazz vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway; also a visit from the Jolly Old Elf, along with the Discovery Chorus, Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, Orchestra Iowa School ensembles, carolers, and more. ticket.artsiowa.com/4307-holiday-spectacular

Winterland: A Very Grateful Holiday: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City; $10 to $20. Specializing in the Grateful Dead’s catalog and sound from 1969 through the late 1970s, Winterland pulls you back in time to a place where the Dead’s rhythm and blues, folk and country roots were still deeply embedded in their music even as they explored the wild and experimental outer reaches of psychedelic rock. englert.org/events/

George Jazz Trio: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 22, Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, 740 Tenth St., Marion; free. A celebration of jazz and holiday favorites. thegeorgejazzgroup.com/Events.html

Amy Friedl Stoner: New Year’s Eve, featuring Luke Viertel: 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Paramount Theatre, 123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; $35 to $45. creventslive.com/events/2022/amy-friedl-stoners-new-years-eve-

Nightrain: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Riverside Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside; $25 standing room only, ages 21 and over. riversidecasinoandresort.com/eventcenter.html

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