Creative Cafe

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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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    Angels in America at the Civic - AIDS Quilt makes a visit

    The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is presenting Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches. Director D. Terry Williams and Director of Volunteers Mike Artis sit down to discuss this epic and deeply moving production, the powerful messages it carries, and why it remains profoundly relevant today. They also share how the community can engage more deeply with the experience through additional programming, including the opportunity to view a section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, attend preshow conversations, and participate in post-show talkbacks. Originally aired on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 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

    24 min

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    Mariana Norena, Prairie Ronde Residency Artist - Part II

    Creative Café continues its three-part series featuring the artists selected for the 2026 Spring Residency at Prairie Ronde in Vicksburg. In Part 2, host Kristen speaks with Bogotá-born, Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist Mariana Noreña. Mariana’s work explores relationships to place through ecology, history, and material memory, often using natural and locally sourced materials to reflect on belonging and landscape. Tune in to hear how the Prairie Ronde residency will influence her evolving practice.  Originally aired on Saturday, February 14, 2026, 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. Home - KalamazooArts.org

    23 min

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    Xingyu Huang, Prairie Ronde Spring Residency - Part I

    In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Kristen learns more about the artists that will make up the 2026 Spring Residency at Prairie Ronde in Vicksburg, beginning with Artist Xingyu Huang, someone who currently splits their time between Chicago and LA. We will learn what this urban artist is looking to get out of this rural experience. Originally aired on Saturday, February 10, 2026 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

    23 min

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    Eclectic Glass Guild - Celebrating 10 years

    It is the 10th anniversary of the Eclectic Glass Guild here in Kalamazoo. We celebrate this milestone with Judy Konesni and Jeanne Zumburs to chat about glass, community and what it takes to build something that lasts. Originally aired on Saturday, Janaury 31, 2026 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

    24 min

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    Purpose-Driven Hip Hop - Slym Beno

    Today on Creative Cafe, we are joined by Slym Beno, a purpose-driven hip hop artist whose work blends motivational lyricism, faith-influenced storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. Originally from Cleveland and now rooted in Michigan, Slym Beno represents P One Entertainment, a platform built around purpose, opportunity, and community impact. His latest project, The Big P EP, invites listeners to reflect, grow, and step boldly into who they are called to become. Beyond the music, he is creating intentional spaces through live events that bring together artistry, reflection, and community connection. We are excited to spend time talking about purpose, creativity, and what it means to build art that uplifts. Originally aired on Saturday, January 23, 2026, at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

    22 min

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    Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks at the KIA

    On this episode, we explore how museums are not only places where we revisit the past, but spaces that help us imagine the future, and why a bold new exhibition opening this February invites Kalamazoo audiences to think differently about design, innovation, and creativity in everyday life. Originally aired on WKZO 590 Am and 106.9 FM on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8 am in Kalamazoo, MI. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

    23 min

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    Institute of Public Scholarship - "We See You"

    As we begin 2026, we are continuing our conversation about storytelling and the power of community voices. Today, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Johnson and Denise Miller of the Institute of Public Scholarship. We will be talking about how their work centers around cultural expression, storytelling, and community voice to support justice, healing, and creative life in Kalamazoo. Originally aired on Saturday, December 10, 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

    27 min

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    The Power of Storytelling Part 2

    In part two of this 2-part series, Kristen Chesak continues her discussion with Marcel Fable Price about the power of storytelling, and the healing it provides. We enjoy one of Marcel's original fables. Originally aired on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

    23 min
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À propos

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.

Informations

  • Création
    Arts Council
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    227
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Creative Cafe
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