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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 10-16
New York City :: NY :: USA | 12 days ago
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A favorite of the 2005 Twin Cities Jazz Festival, saxophonist Jerry Weldon returns to the Artists Quarter for some hard-swinging, soulful mayhem. Long associated with organ stars like Jack McDuff and Mel Rhyne, this weekend Weldon jams with Sean
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Summer of the Arts announces 2012 lineup
Iowa City :: IA :: USA | 1 year ago
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Written by Stephanie Wise Iowa City Press-Citizen Filed Under This years Summer of the Arts lineup mixes new features with old favorites for one exciting summer. Im pretty excited about the lineups this year, executive director Lisa Barnes said.
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FESTIVAL/CRUISE: The Night the Music Stopped in Detroit
Ann Arbor :: MI :: USA | over 1 year ago
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2011-09-05 This is my fourth consecutive Detroit Jazz Festival and I have always been amazed at the weather—I've only sat through one rainy set and we had some off and on drizzle another afternoon...Fortunately I had taken a break to meet friends
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Englert hires new development director
Iowa City :: IA :: USA | over 1 year ago
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The Englert Theatre has appointed Katie Roche as the theatre's new development director, the Englert announced today. Roche most recently worked as a producer and on-air host for City Channel Four. Prior to that, she was the first executive director
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Roberson has knack for finding talent
Iowa City :: IA :: USA | almost 2 years ago
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Bess is the former frontman of local roots-reggae band, Public Property. » Sunday: Bob Black. Black is a world-renowned melodic banjo player who heads Banjoy and performs with the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. » Monday: Kevin "B.F."...Burt is a
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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Hawkeye Jazz
Iowa City :: IA :: USA | almost 2 years ago
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2011-07-06 There are many things that make me proud to be an Iowa Hawkeye. First, from a relatively young age, I always liked the University of Iowa's Herky the Hawk mascot. He wasn't politically controversial, he wasn't a wimpy sort of bird, and
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Jazz Fest more than just music
Iowa City :: IA :: USA | almost 2 years ago
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The name might be Jazz Fest, but theres much more to Iowa Citys mid-summer event than music. Though a lineup of jazz musicians is the main draw for the three-day event, Summer of the Arts organizers have made sure there is something for everyone. For
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Hot night, cool jazz -- and ice cream
Winnipeg :: Canada | almost 2 years ago
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The sign outside MidWestOne Bank on Clinton Street read 96 degrees Friday night, but that didn't stop the bands or patrons from coming out early to celebrate the holiday weekend at the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Musicians from as far as Japan and
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Thank the hipsters: Firecracker 500 Festival is back
Iowa City :: IA :: USA | almost 2 years ago
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After more than a decade-long hiatus, the Firecracker 500 Garage Rock-n-Roll Festival is back on, with three full nights of regional and national acts. The festival kicks off Friday night at the Blue Moose Tap House in Iowa City. Its not high-brow
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Iowa Arts Festival has banner year
Iowa City :: IA :: USA | almost 2 years ago
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Thanks to clear skies, better promotion and added services, this years Iowa Arts Festival was the most successful in 21 years, according to organizers. Though all figures havent been fully calculated, merchandise and beverage sales increased 81
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