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 • 183 episodes
Creative Cafe
Latest Episodes
Brush the Block - the Inaugural Mural Festival for Kalamazoo
We sit down with Rebekah Kik, Deputy City Manager for Kalamazoo, and Kim Shaw, Mural Festival Director, to discuss the inaugural mural festival for Kalamazoo, coming in September 2025. Originally aired on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8 am on WKZ...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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26:30
Starlite Collective - Making Space for Creatives, Literally.
Kristen interviews Val Birch and Erica Bradshaw about the Starlite Collective, which was formed in 2021 and has now grown to 160 members. We discuss the space at Park Trades Center and the upcoming programming for the creatives in the col...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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25:39
Grants! Suzuki Academy talks about the ups and downs of submitting a grant
In part 3 of the series exploring grants - Kristen interviews Jacob Olbrot the Director of the Suzuki Academy about their working the community and their experience in the granting process. Originally aired on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8 am on...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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23:30
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