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 • 205 episodes
Creative Cafe
Latest Episodes
ICYMI: Brush the Block Mural Festival Panel Discussions on RFQs and RFPs
Kristen hosted a panel discussion during the Brush the Block mural festival with Emma Master, program director of the Edison Neighborhood Association; Mary Kenney, a local artist and art committee member for St. Thomas More Catholic Student Par...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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25:14
Artist Happy Hour! Budgeting for Artistic Priorities
The topic we all love to hate - budgeting. At the Creative Cafe, we spent some time with finance professionals Eric Johnson, Benjamin Stap, and Christina Burr, from Your Part-Time Controller, about their upcoming Artist Happy Hour on Sept...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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23:39
Canadiana Fest is back!
Kristen Interviews Channon Mondoux, the Festival Director for the Canadiana Fest, now in its third year. They talk about the growth of the event, and what to expect if you attend. Originally aired on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at am on W...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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22:32
September Art Hop is almost here!
Kristen sits down with local artist Sara Slaughter and programs director Kim Shaw to talk about the September Art Hop happening on September 5, 2025, from 5 -8 pm in Kalamazoo, MI. Originally aired on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 8 am on WKZO ...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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22:48
Community Arts Awards Nominations Now Open
Kristen sits down with Cara Lieurance, Sandra Bremer, and Bryan Zocher to discuss the Community Arts Awards. Each person has been awarded the Community Medal of Arts in the past and has also nominated others for various awards presented by the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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25:17