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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 188 episodes
Creative Cafe
Latest Episodes
SPLICE Music - Profoundly Connected to Kalamazoo
Kristen sits down with Keith Kirchoff, the President of SPLICE. This is a national organization with ties to Kalamazoo through Western Michigan University, exploring the intricate world of meshing electronic and acoustic music. Originally aired...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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23:25
Summertime Live! 125 Concerts, 13 Venues, 1 Summer of Fun!
Kristen interviews Kim Shaw, Programs director; Ed Genesis, artist and producer; and Barbie Dunn, recreation programs/events manager for the City of Portage, about their roles in putting together the different music series that make up part of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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23:34
Artist Happy Hour - Director's Cut - An Artist's Online Presence
Kristen interviews Laura Weiler, independent artist and illustrator, Eric Schmidt, web designer and developer, and Eric Oliphant, membership and operation director at the Arts Council about the upcoming Artist Happy Hour, set to take place on W...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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25:41
Kalamazoo Violin Choir
Kristen interviews Negar Afazel about her journey to the US and her latest project, the Kalamazoo Violin Choir. Originally aired on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM.
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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25:58
May Art Hop 2025 - the Mega Hop! with Brendan Barnes
Kristen talks with Kim Shaw, programs director, and Brendan Barnes, local artist, about the May Art Hop - Brendan's work, including his new book of poetry, as well as the record-setting participation set for this month's hop. Originally aired o...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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24:02