In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with the talented pianist and composer Andrzej Kozłowski as he prepares for his farewell concert, "Andrzej and Friends," at the Sound Conservatory in Moline.

Founded by two University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band alumni and a founding member of Girls Rock! Des Moines, Iowa Pride Ensembles debuted over the weekend with 70 marching musicians from across the state.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat continues at Quad City Music Guild in Moline’s Prospect Park, Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Oedipus Rex continues on the Don Wooten stage at Lincoln Park located at 38th Street and 11th Avenue in Rock Island, Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Did you pay attention to the top headlines coming out of Iowa this week? Test your knowledge with these five questions.

Alisha Espey, Director of Programs and Events for the Downtown Davenport Partnership, and Kyle Carter, Executive Director of the Downtown Davenport Partnership, provide updates on the Alternating Currents Festival, taking place from August 14th to 17th. The festival comprises over 200 events at more than 40 venues. Carter and Espey say there are still opportunities to sponsor stage events.

School is out, but many of us hope our children will spend some of their summer with their nose in a book. Here are the picks from Iowa booksellers to keep your kids of all ages reading.

Fun Home continues at The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue in Moline, June 6, 7, 12, 13, and14 at 7:30 p.m. and June 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Steel Magnolias continues at Richmond Hill Players Barn Theatre in Geneseo, Thursday through Saturday, June 5 through 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m.

Summer is stretched out ahead of us and the long sunlit days are ready to be filled with books. From romantic romps to grounding global reporting, here are the picks from IPR's reading experts.