Homebrewers from across Iowa will offer samples of their one-of-a-kind, homemade beers this Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Homebrew …
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Fairy tale tropes with a twist: ‘Into the Woods’ opens Friday at Theatre Cedar Rapids
If you have ever gone beyond Disney movies and read the original versions of fairy tales, you know that they aren’t exactly for kids. They use fantastical…
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Tom Cotter, master of the one-liner from America’s Got Talent, performs tonight at Penguin’s
“The morning of my sixteenth birthday, my whole family tried to surprise me with a car. But they missed.” With sharp one-liners like this, the kind that sneak up…
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The CRAM Files: Upcoming performances by DJ Matt Rissi
A pioneer of the Cedar Rapids electronic music scene who has been producing all-night dance parties in and outside of Iowa for over 20 years, Matt Rissi is one of the most respected and hardworking DJs in the area. The fanfare of his events are not to be missed!
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Interview: NYC comedian and TV writer Kevin McCaffery performs this weekend at Penguin’s
Kevin McCaffery, a stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City, will be performing at Penguin’s Comedy Club on Friday Sept. 5 and Saturday Sept. 6…
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The Holmes Brothers: Real-Deal roots music heads to CSPS
Authentic American roots music heads to CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids this Friday by way of The Holmes Brothers. This award-winning three-piece band, which includes guitarist/pianist Wendell Holmes, bassist Sherman Holmes and drummer Popsy Dixon, delivers a potent mix of soul, funk, R&B, country and old time rock and roll, all well-seasoned with real-deal blues and gospel.
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Comedian Jimmy Pardo, Conan’s Crowd Pleaser, returns to his Roots with Penguin’s Performance
Jimmy Pardo has made a name for himself through his quick-witted, energetic, free-associative style of “crowd work” comedy, a genre of stand-up that…
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Zimbabwe’s Mokoomba play tonight at CSPS
Internationally-acclaimed recording artists Mokoomba bring the vibrant musical traditions of southern Africa to CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids this Friday. Mokoomba’s music takes root in the rich musical heritage of the Victoria Falls region of Zimbabwe while embracing contemporary styles like funk, reggae, hip-hop and R&B. This is the kind of world music that will make almost everyone feel like dancing.
