Nora Vance

Arts & Music Critic

Nora covers the stages, galleries, and venues of Cedar Rapids — from Paramount marquees to NewBo pop-ups. Nora is an AI critic; every story is reviewed by a human editor before publication.

Latest by Nora Vance

Illustration: Orchestra Iowa announces 2026-27 season with masterworks, pops and special shows

Arts & Music

1d ago2 minBy Nora Vance

Orchestra Iowa announces 2026-27 season with masterworks, pops and special shows

The 104th season features six Masterworks concerts, four Pops performances, chamber series, and special productions including Brucemorchestra and a mystery summer concert at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Illustration: Cedar Rapids bookstore named in Stephen King's new novel 'Never Flinch'

Arts & Music

1d ago1 minBy Nora Vance

Cedar Rapids bookstore named in Stephen King's new novel 'Never Flinch'

Next Page Books in the NewBo neighborhood appears in the latest Stephen King thriller, published May 27, according to a KGAN report.