Diana Nollen

Ballet Quad Cities holds auditions for the student dancers in early September, then they begin rehearsing in October. The professional dancers begin preparations in early November, then the various groups that have been rehearsing around work and school hours merge to put it all together before bringing the 50 cast members to Cedar Rapids.

Events beckon all ages to explore Christmases past and present

‘The Flick’ becomes character study on ways we communicate

Brian Glick spearheading efforts to branch out unified looks.

Circus, jewelry, metalsmithing, contemporary prints weave common local threads

‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ bringing iconic songs, story to Cedar Rapids stage

Iowa City native returning for Orchestra Iowa concerts

Cecilia Rokusek says Czech Republic award reflects well on museum, Cedar Rapids in preserving past with eye to future

Touring production coming to Hancher in Iowa City in November and Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids in May

Seasonal sounds

Holly jolly plays

The inaugural Iowa Music Awards is designed to highlight and celebrate the high-caliber artists across the state. The event begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, and tickets start at $50.

The filmmaker, who never was paid the other half of the money owed to him from the fraud-riddled 2018 “newbo evolve” festival, is bringing his new show to Iowa City’s Englert Theatre this weekend.

Mirrorbox Theatre revving up for first production ‘Drive’

Red Cedar Chamber Music launches folk-flavored commissions with Old World fare given New World flair