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.
Episodes
171 episodes
Discover - Discover Kalamazoo!
We sit down with Jane Ghosh, President and CEO of Discover Kalamazoo to discuss the tourism trends in Kalamazoo and how creative experiences help drive the local economy and vice versa. Originally aired on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 8 am on...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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26:00
Encore Magazine!
Kristen interviews Marie Lee, publisher and editor of Encore Magazine about the history of the magazine, its dedication to reporting on the arts, and the new center section of the magazine devoted solely to the arts. Originally aired on S...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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25:07
Stulberg International String Competition
Kristen interviews Megan Yankee, Executive Director of the Stulberg International Strings Competition about the history of the competition and what to expect during this year's competition. Originally aired on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 FM in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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23:08
Monoform Cinema at the Dormouse Theatre
Kristen interviews Carman Goodrich and Stephen Remenapp about Monoform Cinema - a group showing films in Kalamazoo at the Dormouse Theatre for the past year. We talk about the types of films they show and their plans for the upcoming year. Orig...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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23:46
Happy Holidays! A special reading of Little Women
We interviewed Janine Chesak-Black almost a year ago celebrating the season and family, we are getting to publish it now. Please enjoy some time with us as we learn about Janine Chesak-Black, her career in theatre, and a special reading o...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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22:20
Gilmore Car Musuem's new Executive Nick LaCasse
Kristen interviews Nick LaCasse, the new Executive Director of the Gilmore Car Musuem. They talk about Nick's background and passion for museum work, and the many programs that the car museum has to offer. Originally aired on Saturd...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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23:28
Community Arts Awards 2024! Celebrating Lanny Potts and Mary Whalen
Kristen interviews two of the Community Medal of Arts Award recipients - Lanny Potts and Mary Whalen about their careers and accomplishments. Join us to celebrate them on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 7 pm at KVCC's Lake Auditorium. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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14:45
Celebrating William Glass and looking forward to December Art Hop!
Kristen interviews Andrea and Mike Glass - daughter and son of William Glass Rookwood Potter, whose work was in November Art Hop and will be in December Art Hop. We also talked with Kim Shaw, programs director, about the last Art Ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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23:03
Celebrating the 2024 Community Arts Awards - Miller Auditorium and Elizabeth Start
Kristen interviews Tracey Lawie, Director of Miller Auditorium about receiving one of the Epic Awards this year, and also talks with Elizabeth Start, a 2024 recipient of the Community Medal of Arts. Originally aired on Saturday, November ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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25:32
Celebrating the 2024 CAA Award Recipients! DeNooyer Chevrolet and Friends of Poetry
Kristen interviews Erin Sparks of DeNooyer Chevrolet about their Business Arts Award and Elizabeth Kerlikowske and Scott Bade about Friends of Poetry and their Epic Award! Originally aired on Saturday, December 16, 2024 at 8 am on WKZO 59...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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22:25
Celebrating the 2024 Community Arts Award Recipients - Arts Leadership!
Kristen interviews two recipients of the Gayle Hoogstraten Arts Leadership Award - Ben Gudbrandson for Education, and Kate Yancho for Administration. Originally aired on Saturday, November 9, 202, at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM. The ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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23:14
Celebrating the 2024 CAA Award Recipients! Young Artist Awards
Kristen interviews the two 2024 Adam F. Carter Young Artist Award Recipients - Carly Rose Koch and Courtney Gardner. Originally aired on Saturday, November 2, 202, at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM. The Community Art...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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22:39
Art Hop November 2024 with Sarkozy Bakery
Kristen interviews Alec Wells, Judy Sarkozy, and Kim Shaw about the November 2024 Art Hop and Sarkozy Bakery's return to participation. They also chat about the other 40 stops available that night. Originally aired on Saturday, October 26...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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23:14
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - 100 years under new leadership
Kristen interviews Michelle Hargrave about her new role at the Kalamazoo Arts Institute and the 100 year milestone, and the activities planned to celebrate! Originally aired on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8 am on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 F...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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24:09
Dann Sytsma And Crawlspace - Where Are They Now?
Kristen interviews Dann Sytsma, founder and CEO of Crawlspace Eviction about the journey from fledgling improv troupe to successful business in the newly repurposed First Baptist Church in Downtown Kalamazoo. Originally aired on Saturday,...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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25:44
Artist Happy Hour - How to Get the Gig!
Eric Oliphant, Membership Director, interviews the panelists for our upcoming Artist Happy Hour at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, on How to Get the Gig. Eric talks with L. Sam Zhang, author and illustrator of The First Chinese Festivals Book ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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25:15
Farmers Alley Theatre 24-25 Season!
Kristen interviews Jeremy Koch, Managing Artistic Director of Farmers Alley Theatre, about their 24-25 season! Originally aired on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 8 am on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MI. Creative Cafe is ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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22:24
Kzoo Folklife Organization! 34 years and still going strong
Kristen interviews Catherine Ellis and John Speeter of the Kzoo Folklife Organization about their mission in our community, the ongoing annual festival, and their upcoming fundraiser benefitting Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. Origially aire...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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24:04
Jennifer Hudson-Prenkert on the Sounds of the Zoo
Kristen interviews Jennifer Hudson-Penkert about the 3rd annual Sounds of the Zoo Festival! Originally aired on Saturday, September 14, 2024, on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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24:19
Brad Wong talks Fontana's new season!
Kristen interviews Brad Wong, director, of Fontana Chambers Arts, about the organization and the upcoming season of events. Originally aired on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, Michigan. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:05
Aubrey Jewel Rodgers and September Art Hop!
Kristen interviews Aubrey Jewel Rodgers about her new exhibition, Resilience, set to open at Art Hop on September 6, 2024, in the Westin Gallery at the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. They also talk about the 40 stops that make up Art ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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24:24
The Druid Drummer
Kristen interviews Colin McKernan about his latest pivot in the music world, the Druid Drummer, and where you can see him perform. Originally aired on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 8 am on 590 AM and 106.9 Fm in Kalamazoo, MI. Creat...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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22:21
We Need You to Nominate! CAA Nominations are Now Open!
Kristen interviews Sandra Bremer and Bryan Zocher, past Community Medal of Arts Recipients, about their experience as a recipient and their thoughts on the importance of nominating artists in our community for the Community Arts Awards. Origina...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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25:22
The Good, The Bad, and The A.I. – Artist Happy Hour
Membership Director Eric Oliphant interviews Ian Gorman, owner of La Luna Recording Studios; Chafe Hensley, co-owner of Weirder Wonderland; and Aubrey Jewel Rodgers, chair of Applied Arts and Media Technologies at KVCC ahead of our next Artist ...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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24:27
Jamari Taylor - Paying it forward, one art student at a time
Kristen interviews Jamari Taylor about her life as a working artist in both murals, illustrations and teaching in Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. Originally aired on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 8 am on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MI.&...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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23:39