Love Is
Love is meeting each other in each moment with open hearts and open minds. Thank you for meeting us! We are KERAK and we love you. Thank you to our friend Ben Schmidt for the video of Facundo Cabral’s “No soy de aquí, ni soy de allá”.
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Kerak at PS1 for IWNJC
On Saturday, December 28 at 8 pm, KERAK will play at Public Space One Close House (538 South Gilbert St). KERAK: Nielo Gaglione (mandole algérois, vocals), Tara McGovern (fiddle, vocals), and Chris Dimond (guitar) present a global collision of love and unity through strings and song. This concert will also provide a final opportunity for… Read More Kerak at PS1 for IWNJC
My Name is Rachel Corrie
Rachel Corrie was murdered by IDF soldiers as she stood in protection of her Palestinian friends and neighbors in Rafah 21 years ago today on March 16, 2003. She should have turned 24 on April 10. I turned 25 on April 13 of that year and I remember Rachel. We all need to remember Rachel.… Read More My Name is Rachel Corrie
Kerak
Tara McGovern (fiddle, vocals) and Nielo Gaglione (mandole algérois, vocals) are KERAK, a global collision of love and unity through strings and song.
Happy and Well
A musical video collaboration from around the world and an important affirmation in these trying times.… Read More Happy and Well
The Soft and Low at Wild Culture Kombucha Fri 12/13 7 pm
The Northside neighborhood of Iowa City is already home to my most beloved bookstore, theatre and my soon to be favorite kitchen store so it was no great surprise to discover that Wild Culture Kombucha taproom and lounge has become a treasured place to relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks. In September, my almost… Read More The Soft and Low at Wild Culture Kombucha Fri 12/13 7 pm
December delights from Tara McGovern and friends
Hello friends!I hope that all of you had a warm and nourishing Thanksgiving. December is full of seasonal fun! Here’s where you’ll find me celebrating all the treasures of this month: Ron Clark’s Small Miracles – Fri, Dec 6th – 7-9 pmUptown Bill’s, 730 S. Dubuque St, Iowa CityA beautiful and rare offering by my friend and mentor Ron… Read More December delights from Tara McGovern and friends
Haunted Irish Music with Coppers & Brass
Join Coppers & Brass (Frank Claudy, Joe Dutcher, Tara McGovern and Keith Reins) for our second annual Halloween Haunted Irish Music shows. We’ll feature grisly songs and happy tunes for an early show (5 pm at the Sanctuary on Saturday and 6 pm at Kalona Brewing Co. on Sunday that will let you get home… Read More Haunted Irish Music with Coppers & Brass
ArtFarm19, a festival of creativity hosted at Scattergood from July 4 – August 3
I’m thrilled to share this information from my friends at ArtFarm19! I will be there with bells on. Bells and heaven knows what else. Anything is possible. Dear creative friends and collaborators, I wanted to let you know about ArtFarm19, a festival of creativity happening near Iowa City this July. ArtFarm19 brings together artists, educators,… Read More ArtFarm19, a festival of creativity hosted at Scattergood from July 4 – August 3
Congratulations to Lucy!
Introducing Lucy, my featured musician for July and August! One of my favorite aspects of producing these featured musician profiles every other month is what I learn about my students and how that new knowledge relates to what I’ve already seen from them in the context of working together each week. I knew of course… Read More Congratulations to Lucy!
