“Hey, if you’re passionate about it, figure out a way to do it yourself,” said Abe Goldstien, explaining the philosophy that has made his local concert series, Jazz at the Caspe Terrace, a magnet for international jazz talent for 15 years. After all, Goldstien has had a passion for jazz since his boyhood in Rochester, […]
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Jewish Iowans celebrate pride, independence, light and joy at Hanukkah
The temperature was approaching single digits in Coralville on Sunday evening as members of the Agudas Achim Congregation gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, but inside the atmosphere was warm and bright. Families were gathering in the auditorium, where the Roots of Rhythm Trio, a Cedar Rapids jazz combo, was playing. There were […]
