A continuation of our previous episode, Mark Leoni, in his teens, and Susan Wickett-Ford, in her 60s, share a conversation about their experiences of changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

They compare experiences and find much common ground, though their lives in quarantine and after differ greatly. One of these commonalities is their life-giving creative practices that brought them both hope and sustenance during the difficult parts of transition.

KiteTales is produced by SilverKite Community Arts (www.silverkite.us) and hosted by Ali Alderman.

Music by Ben Thornewell of the band Jukebox the Ghost.

This episode features voices spanning adolescence to older adulthood, each of them sharing their reflections on change through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic. They share things they have learned and lost from this pandemic, as well as what they will be taking with them into times of change in the future.

Recorded in July of 2021, this episode does not entirely reflect the current realities and enduring dangers of COVID-19, so we encourage listeners to get vaccinated and continue making choices that keep our communities safe! 

Please check the CDC website for updated information on the pandemic and how you can stay safe.

KiteTales is produced by SilverKite Community Arts (www.silverkite.us) and hosted by Ali Alderman.

Music by Ben Thornewell of the band Jukebox the Ghost.

This episode of KiteTales centers mental health in conversations around aging, caregiving, and the arts.

Joining host Ali Alderman is Katie Newbaum, the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Edmonds Center for the Arts, as well as Nancy and Vida Paquin. Nancy and Vida--a mother / daughter duo--were participants in an intergenerational storytelling project organized by SilverKite Community Arts in partnership with Edmonds Center for the Arts and University of Washington Bothell.

The four discuss how perspectives on mental health differ between generations and discover commonalities in self-care practices and the life-giving power of the arts in difficult times.

KiteTales is produced by SilverKite Community Arts (www.silverkite.us) and hosted by Ali Alderman.

Music by Ben Thornewell of the band Jukebox the Ghost.

On the April episode of KiteTales, host Ali Alderman delves into the intergenerational nature of public libraries. Joining her on the episode is Wendy Pender, Older Adults Program Coordinator at the King County Library System. The two discuss how older adults play a vital and powerful role in every aspect of society today, as well as ageing and its relationship to play, growth, and curiosity.

The second guest, Pearl Klein, offers charming anecdotes and insightful commentary on her work as a teaching artist with SilverKite in library programs; she also closes the podcast with a meditative art activity.

Both Wendy and Pearl also share about their library experiences as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded.

KiteTales is produced by SilverKite Community Arts (www.silverkite.us) and hosted by Ali Alderman. Music by Ben Thornewell of the band Jukebox the Ghost.

Take a trip down memory lane with KiteTales' new host, Ali Alderman. During this episode Ali is joined by Toni Verretta, her high school art teacher, for a conversation about the importance of engaging in the arts at all stages of our lives. The conversation also explores how the arts can develop and affect relationships and ways the arts can help connect creators to something bigger than themselves.

Be sure to participate in SilverKite teaching artist Noel Sherrard's guided art activity and share your artwork with us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) by using the hashtag #silverkiteart.  You can also send an email to us:  [email protected].  We'd love to see your work!

KiteTales is produced by SilverKite Community Arts (www.silverkite.us) and hosted by Ali Alderman. Music by Ben Thornewell of the band Jukebox the Ghost.

In this episode of Kite Tales Jill Meyers interviews Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts Founder and Artistic Director Shira Greenberg, exploring how dance can foster intergenerational connections and strengthen communities.  Four dancers share their experiences participating in Keshet's programs and how their lives have been impacted by their participation.  At the end of the episode SilverKite teaching artist Susan Wickett-Ford shares her experiences facilitating dance programs for persons with memory loss and outlines a dance activity you can do at home.

This podcast is produced by SilverKite Community Arts (www.silverkite.us). With technical assistance by Grace Randall and music by Ben Thornewell of the band Jukebox the Ghost.

In this episode of Kite Tales we explore the relationship of music and dementia.  Host Jill Meyers interviews music therapist Kaylee Allen, and explores the role music plays in connecting three generations of the Jones-Klein family.  SilverKite teaching artist Alisa Tirado Strayer also shares a music listening activity you can do at home.

This podcast is produced by SilverKite Community Arts (www.silverkite.us). With technical assistance by Grace Randall and music by Ben Thornewell of the band Jukebox the Ghost.

In this inaugural episode of Kite Tales host Jill Meyers interviews SilverKite Founder & CEO Jen Kulik about why intergenerational relationships are important, highlights an intergenerational relationship created by actors Ed Gangner and Claire Kiersky in SilverKite's Intergenerational Theatre Company, and features a Landscape Poetry activity from teaching artist Bobbi Kidder. 

This podcast is produced by SilverKite Community Arts (www.silverkite.us). With technical assistance by Grace Randall and music by Ben Thornewell of the band Jukebox the Ghost.