The arts editor’s round-up of all this weekend’s best virtual and physically distanced events from local artists and venues is here! With online holiday shopping from local artisans, a drive-in holiday light show and the virtual Nutcracker, your weekend at home is about to get FESTIVE. Read our review of Riverside’s “A Christmas Carol” here.
Online
A Christmas Carol
Nov 27 – Dec 13 – Begins streaming Fri. 11/27 at 7:30pm. Stream anytime before Sun. 12/13 at 11:59pm.
Riverside’s virtual stories series continues with Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by Paul Morella. Featuring John William Watkins and Tara McGovern on fiddle. Ron Clark directs.
Sarmale, stuffed grape leaves or sour cabbage leaves, is a staple food from Romania, traditionally served during Christmas, Easter, weddings and other special occasions.
2nd Thursday Series: Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’ featuring tenor Chris Carr
Dec 10 – 7:00pm (CST)
A newly-released performance of Robert Schumann’s DICHTERLIEBE by Iowa native Chris Carr, tenor, and CR Opera Theatre founder Daniel Kleinknecht, piano.
A special book launch event for “Planet Claire: Suite for Cello and Sad-Eyed Lovers” with its author Jeff Porter, featuring a reading and conversation with novelist Ann Hood.
See holiday lights in a whole new way with this drive-in laser light show on the grounds of Hawkeye Downs! Each show is 30 mins long. Admission is $25/car.
Meet Dave, TCR’s “official mouse” of the holiday season. Dave is joined by many beloved familiar faces who share their most special and humorous holiday stories and songs.
Nolte Academy has once again partnered with Englert Theatre, this year to offer a reimagined version of the annual Nutcracker performance for virtual enjoyment!
The University of Iowa Department of Dance will close its fall 2020 semester with a series of works by graduate and undergraduate students from the department.
Nolte Academy has once again partnered with Englert Theatre, this year to offer a reimagined version of the annual Nutcracker performance for virtual enjoyment!
Meet Dave, TCR’s “official mouse” of the holiday season. Dave is joined by many beloved familiar faces who share their most special and humorous holiday stories and songs.
See holiday lights in a whole new way with this drive-in laser light show on the grounds of Hawkeye Downs! Each show is 30 mins long. Admission is $25/car.
Meet Dave, TCR’s “official mouse” of the holiday season. Dave is joined by many beloved familiar faces who share their most special and humorous holiday stories and songs.
Nolte Academy has once again partnered with Englert Theatre, this year to offer a reimagined version of the annual Nutcracker performance for virtual enjoyment!
FilmScene is going virtual with their annual Eye Opener event! Free to the public, but with special treat bundles available (pick up on Dec. 11) to make the event even more special.
See holiday lights in a whole new way with this drive-in laser light show on the grounds of Hawkeye Downs! Each show is 30 mins long. Admission is $25/car.
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