Weekend review highlights and interviews at local venues
Kevin Gordon returns to Gabe's in Iowa City for a weekend show. John Kenyon appears in Friday Weekend. Cedar Rapids woodcarvers craft central worship pieces for an Ames church. Harry Oster, retired UI professor, is cited as a folklore expert. Terence Pitts, new Cedar Rapids Museum of Art director, speaks on upcoming challenges. Amber Hunt interview appears in Travel & Arts.
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Kevin Gordon
Iowa City
Gabe's
John Kenyon
Cedar Rapids
Ames
University of Iowa
Harry Oster
Terence Pitts
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Amber Hunt
Travel & Arts
Entertaining Maternity News From Hollywood Headlines
Actress Thandie Newton plans a drug free home birth while seven months pregnant. TLC’s T Boz reveals surprise pregnancy doubts amid sickle cell concerns. Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall attend AIDS benefit with Sean Connery and other stars as Elton John and performers entertain at Windsor estate.
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Thandie Newton
Tom Cruise
Mick Jagger
Jerry Hall
Elton John
Windsor
Sean Connery
Micheline
Michael
Shakira Caine
Sarah Ferguson
Liz Hurley
Joan Collins
Sir Elton
Natalie Cole
Burt Bacharach
Dionne Warwick
Boy’s Own
Bocelli Sings in Liberty State Park After Father's Death
Andrea Bocelli delivered a moving performance at Liberty State Park last week saying the concert honored his late father who dreamed of a show near the Statue of Liberty. He received embraces from Sarah Brightman Ana Martinez and conductor Steven Mercurio as sponsors offered Bella Colforte Merlot to premium-ticket holders.
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Liberty State Park
Statue of Liberty
Sarah Emptonal Brightman
Ana Maria Performance Martinez
New Jersey Symphony
Steven Mercurio
Bella’s
Stan Brooks talks with NBA stars for elf Crumpet role
Stan Brooks of Once Upon a Time Films is negotiating with NBA players for an off season acting job. The character Crumpet is described as an extremely tall elf in the cable movie The Ultimate Christmas Present.
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Stan Brooks
Once Upon A Time Films
NBA
Crumpet
Linn County fairs and races fill weekend schedule
Linn County 4 H and FFA Fair opens Friday at Central City fair grounds with harness racing at 6 30 p m and a fashion show at 6 p m Sunday. Shellsburg hosts Big Day A with a parade at 10 a m and a late night street dance. Activities include golf events at St Andrews Driving Range and Solon Beef Days with a full lineup of runs, parades, and music. Quad City Air Show features Thunderbirds at Davenport Municipal Airport with gates opening Friday 4 p m and weekend performances.
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Linn County
City
Olds & the Mobiles
Johnny Krob Band
Justin Case
Davenport Municipal
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Quadcityairshow.com
Truth and Beck Ola Redefined Heavy Metal's Early Roots
Jeff Becks first two solo albums Truth and Beck Ola are hailed as pivotal links in metal history. Featuring Rod Stewart and Ron Wood, they fused Yardbirds fury with Stones swagger and early distortion, shaping a hard charging, blues infused metal trajectory.
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Orange County Register
Led Zeppelin
Black Sabbath
Blue Cheer
Steppenwolf
Yardbirds
Jeff Beck
Sony Legacy
Stones
Hopkins
Rod
Zep
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