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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.

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Bars for a Cause: A Mic for Meals Initiative

May 19, 2026 • Arts Council • Season 5 • Episode 36

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This week on Creative Café on WKZO, Kristen Chesak welcomes back purpose driven hip hop artist Slym Beno along with Kalamazoo DJ, host, and entertainment entrepreneur DJ Certified. Together, they discuss the power of creativity to inspire change through two exciting initiatives: Bars for a Cause: A Mic for Meals Initiative at Glow Hall, a benefit concert supporting local meal programs and raising awareness around food insecurity, and Spotlight Thursdays, a weekly showcase creating opportunities for emerging artists to perform, grow, and be seen. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about music, mentorship, community impact, and building spaces where creativity and purpose come together. Originally aired on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MIchigan.

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