Creative Cafe

We interview Brent Harris, Head of Sculpting, and Ellen Vandermyde, Director of Enrichment from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts about their work in our community surrounding public art.  See their work at the May Art Hop, on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 5 - 8 pm in Kalamazoo, MI.  Originally aired on Saturday, May 29, 2023 at 8 am on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MI.  Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

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

We interview Nicki Poer, the Arts Council's new Director of Engagement about her career, her artistic skills, and her return to supporting the arts through this new position. Originally aired on April 22, 2023 at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MI. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. 

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

Kristen Chesak interviews Kim Shaw, Programs Director, for the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo about the long-standing Busking Program in downtown Kalamazoo.  She also interviews Eric Oliphant about the new semi-Monthly Member Meetups designed to connect Arts Council members. Originally aired on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 8 am on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, Mi.  Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

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

We interview Bob Rowe founder and chief musician for Renaissance Enterprises, a local non-profit that brings music and entertainment to those who otherwise would not be able to go see an event. Originally aired on April 8, 2023, on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, Mi. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. 

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

We interview Harry Phillips about all of the great reasons why we need to patronize the State Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo, including upcoming shows!  Originally broadcast on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM. Creative Cafe is a program of the Art Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

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

We talk about the Artist Call Board - available to Arts Council members that help identify opportunities in our community for paid gigs.  We also outlined the grant programming for 2023 available to artists and arts organizations for 2023 as well as workshops that will help you get funded!  Originally aired on Saturday, March 25, 2023, on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MI. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.  

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

We interview Brad Wong, Director of the Fontana Chamber Arts organization in Kalamazoo, MI.  We talk about his background, his interests, and why he chose to step into a new role after retirement. We also learn about what coming up for the Fontana Chamber Arts.  Originally aired on March 18, 2023, at 8 am on WKZO AM 590 and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MI.  Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

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

We interview Pierre van der Westhuizen about his background in music, and the great work being done by the Gilmore International Piano Festival.  Originally aired on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

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

We interview Cathy Huling about her career and the 40th Anniversary of the Ballet Arts Ensemble.  Originally aired on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 8 am on 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, MI.  Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

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

We interview Kate Yancho, Executive Director of the Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers about the Regional Alternative Dance Festival that takes place the first weekend in March here in Kalamazoo.  It is in its 14th year and going strong.  This program originally aired on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 8 am on WKZO AM 590 and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. 

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