Creative Cafe

We interview Vanassa Darden, Judy Jones, and Kim Shaw about the Murphy Darden exhibit which is one of several recent celebrations of the work and life of the late Murphy Darden, Sr. Originally aired on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM.

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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 WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM.

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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 Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8 am on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 FM.

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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 Kalamazoo, MI.

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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. Originally aired on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 8 am on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 FM.

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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 of Little Women to celebrate the holiday season.  Originally aired on Saturday December 21 and 28, 2024, at 8 am, on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM.  

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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 Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM. 

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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.  Originally aired on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.5 FM in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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 Hop of 2024! Originally aired on Saturday, November 30, 2024, on 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MI.

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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 23, 2024 at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM.

Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org