Don Giovanni shines in Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre production
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre debuts Don Giovanni at the Paramount Theatre with Rob Sunderman’s futuristic yet historic scenery and Janie Westendorf’s period costumes. The performance features vivid lighting, modern projections, strong designs, and a capable cast led by Christopher Burchett as Don Giovanni. Orchestra Iowa delivers from delicate nuance to powerful climaxes under Daniel Kleinknecht. The show blends seduction and deception with a pop culture nod through The Walking Dead finale.
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Willie Ferrara
Don Giovanni at Paramount Theatre Tonight and Sunday
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre stages Don Giovanni at the Paramount Theatre with 8 p.m. showings today and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range 19 to 59 dollars via the Paramount office or artsiowa.com. Free preshow talks with director William Ferrara at 7 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Sunday in the Encore Lounge.
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Polk County judge halts look-alike records solicitations
A Polk County judge ordered Record Transfer Services LLC and owner Neil L. Camenker to stop soliciting Iowans for $83 copies of property records. Iowa AG Tom Miller filed the consumer fraud suit alleging deceptive requests for records that residents do not need.
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Courts urged to fund courthouse safety improvements in Iowa
Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness calls for metal detectors and more deputies to secure courthouses as Chief Justice Mark Cady urges state action. Voters previously defeated a $33.4 million annex plan with a single entrance. Local incidents underline safety concerns across counties.
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Rally to Save Cottages Near Iowa City Historic Site
Iowa City residents plan a Saturday rally on the 600 block of South Dubuque Street to celebrate two remaining mid-19th century cottages. Speakers will share memories as council discussions and a landmark designation review unfold amid a rezoning dispute with owner Ted Pacha.
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