Brucemorchestra IV: Crown Imperial
Saturday, Sept. 10
As the sun goes down, the stars will shine as Orchestra Iowa launches its 90th season in regal style with music of the British and Roman empires. Couldn’t hop the pond for the royal wedding? Never fear, you can still hear live the music that escorted Kate down the aisle as a commoner and back up as a Windsor. The first half will be full of such pomp and circumstance, as well as “Pomp and Circumstance.” Then get ready to hear the majestic “Pines of Rome” bounce off the majestic pines of Brucemore mansion. And don’t forget to pack a picnic and blanket or chair, and prepare to relax royally. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Brucemorchestra IV: Crown Imperial
7:30 p.m. Saturday (9/10), Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids; $20 that day, $15 in advance; Orchestraiowa.org; (319) 366-8203
Boogie Nights: Tiffany
Friday, Sept. 9
Pull your hair into a side ponytail, slick back your mullet and get ready to relive the ’80s when Boogie Nights at the Mississippi Moon Bar puts Tiffany under the mirror ball. Join the Friday series regulars Mr. Boogie, Roller Girl, Hula Hoop Girl, celebrity impersonators and other ’70s and ’80s icons shaking their groove thangs to the sweet sounds that gave us such retro-hits as “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Could’ve Been,” “I Saw Him Standing There” and “All This Time.” The pop chanteuse has crossed over to country with her new “Rose Tattoo” CD, so you may even hear what she’s been up to lately.
Boogie Nights: Tiffany
8 p.m. Friday (9/9), Mississippi Moon Bar, Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St., Dubuque; $10 to $100 ages 21 and over; (563) 690-4758; http://dubuquetickets.diamondjo.com
An Evening with Judy Collins
Wednesday, Sept. 14
For more than 40 years, Judy Collins has been bridging folk music with contemporary issues, best known for creating classic renditions of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns.” She wowed a Hancher crowd at the Coralville Marriott in 2008, putting new spins on her best-loved songs and inviting the audience to sing along. And of course, she couldn’t resist injecting a few political opinions, as well. She was a class act all the way, and we expect nothing less from her upcoming concert at The Englert.
An Evening with Judy Collins
8 p.m. Wednesday (9/14), Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City; $40; (319) 688-2653; www.englert.org