Creative Cafe
A weekly exploration of all things creative in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Originally aired on WKZO AM 590 locally each Saturday at 8 am. Podcasts will be available on Tuesday after the original air date. The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo is a membership organization serving artists and arts organizations in Kalamazoo County. www.KalamazooArts.org for complete information.
Podcasting since 2021 • 180 episodes
Creative Cafe
Latest Episodes
Grants! Headband Henny talks about how grants helped his artistic journey
In the second part of this series on grants, Kristen sits down with Henry Parwoth, "Headband Henny," to discuss how the grants from the Arts Council have altered the trajectory of his work as an artist in Kalamazoo. Originally aired on Saturday...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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23:08
Grants! Laura Citino talks about her work and how grants have helped her
Kristen shares news about the 2025 Grant Programs and interviews recent grant recipient Laura Citino about her work as a writer, the book she is working on, and how a KADI grant helped to secure a residency to complete the next chapter. This is...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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23:38
Kirk Newman Art School at the Kalamazoo Insitute of Arts
Kristen interviews Leslie Donaldson, the director of the Kirk Newman Art School at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, about the amazing number of offerings for community members of all ages, including some classes and workshop offerings you...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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23:37
Into the Woods! KCC and What-A-Do Collaboration
Kristen interviews Teri Noaeill from What A Do Theatre and Brad Poer from Kellogg Community College Theatre about their collaboration and the theatre opportunities in Battle Creek, MI. Originally aired on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 8 am on WKZ...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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23:01
Sourced From the Zoo!
Kristen interviews Rehema Barber, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, about her background, the exhibitions she has curated, and the most recent to open, Sourced From the Zoo, a crowd-sourced exhibition taking pla...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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28:18