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.

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Lavendar Home Project - Drue McPherson Part II

    This week on Creative Café, we continue our conversation with Drue McPherson and are joined by Kim Shaw from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Learn more about the Lavender Home Project and get a preview of Drue’s upcoming exhibition in the Westin Gallery during the May Art Hop, themed PLAY. Originally aired on Saturday, April 25, 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

    22 min

  2. HÁ 2 DIAS

    House, Human, Home - Drue McPherson Part I

    This week on Creative Café, we sit down with Kalamazoo-based artist, architect, and salon owner Drue McPherson. We explore his thesis work, House, Human, Home, and the powerful ideas behind his Pinkwashing project, examining how identity, storytelling, and design shape the spaces we live in. Originally aired on Saturday, April 18, 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

    25 min

  3. 15 DE ABR.

    Creativity in Action - Edison Neighborhood

    This week on Creative Café, we’re talking about creativity in action in Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood. I’m joined by Emma Master to share how an Arts Fund grant is supporting a public art residency that brings artists and community together. Tune in to hear how local artists are transforming everyday space into something powerful. Originally aired on Saturday, April 11, 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

  4. 7 DE ABR.

    Nike Designer Wilson W. Smith III - Don't miss it!

    On Creative Café, we sit down with Jennifer Cooley and Miriam Thomas to talk about bringing legendary Nike designer Wilson W. Smith III to Kalamazoo for a special Artful Evening. Hear how this event connects to the Future Now exhibition and why you won’t want to miss it on April 16 at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Originally aired on Saturday, April 4, 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

  5. 2 DE ABR.

    A Conversation Through Us - Negar Dena Afazel

    Violinist Negar Dena Afazel joins Creative Café to discuss her new performance “A Conversation Through Us,” a powerful collaboration with vocalist Tricia Tetzlaff that blends violin, voice, and storytelling to explore the shared experiences of women across time and culture. We’ll also talk about the creative vision behind the piece and how the current war in Iran is shaping its outcome. Originally aired on Saturday, March 28, 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

  6. 24 DE MAR.

    Akiko Yamamoto, Prairie Ronde Artist Residency - Part III

    We round out our 3-part series on the Prairie Ronde Artist Residency with Akiko Yamamoto, a Japanese-born, Brooklyn-based artist whose work explores migration, identity, and cultural translation through intricate layers of paper, texture, and process. Her work has been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum and featured in The New York Times, and now she is bringing her practice to Southwest Michigan through Prairie Ronde. Originally aired on Saturday, March 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

    23 min

  7. 17 DE MAR.

    Catching up with Queer Theatre

    Connar Klock joins us to talk about the current projects and shows being undertaken by Queer Theatre Kalamazoo. We chat about shows, playwright projects, and upcoming auditions, and construction projects.  Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

    22 min

  8. 10 DE MAR.

    RADFest 17

    We were live from Epic Center, talking with artists from RADFest 17, the region's best Alternative Dance Festival. We spoke with Wellspring Artistic Director Marissa Bianan, RADFest curator Jennifer Glaws, and Claire Porter, who has made the journey to share their talents with their peers and our community. Originally aired on Saturday, March 7, 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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Sobre

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.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Arts Council
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    236
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Creative Cafe
  • Site do podcast
    Creative Cafe