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Creative Cafe

Creative Cafe

Written by: Arts Council
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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.© 2026 Creative Cafe Art
Episodes
  • Lake Effect Jazz Big Band - Coming to a Venue Near You

    Lake Effect Jazz Big Band - Coming to a Venue Near You
    Jun 22 2026

    Listen to Brad Jensen, Sandra Shaw, and Danny Lopez as they share the story behind one of Southwest Michigan's favorite jazz ensembles, talk about the enduring appeal of big band music, and give us a preview of their upcoming Concerts in the Park performance. Originally aired on Saturday, June 20, 2026, 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. Home - KalamazooArts.org
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    23 mins
  • A Black Artist's Path - Creative Development Ecosystem

    A Black Artist's Path - Creative Development Ecosystem
    Jun 16 2026

    Today on Creative Café, we welcome Maya James, artist, author, and founder of A Black Artist’s Path, a creative development ecosystem supporting Black artists in building sustainable and liberated careers. We talk about the vision behind the program, an upcoming Mackinac Island residency, and The BAP Collection, a powerful traveling exhibition bringing this work to life through art, film, and community engagement. Originally aired on Saturday, June 13, 2026, 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. Home - KalamazooArts.org
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    25 mins
  • We were LIVE at Art on the Mall 2026!

    We were LIVE at Art on the Mall 2026!
    Jun 6 2026

    Kristen Chesak and Kim Shaw of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo talked with Val Birch, Carolyn Fink, and Kaitlin Gotcher - artists involved in this year's Art on the Mall Festival. We discussed the uniqueness of presenting artwork outside, the challenges of weather, and the sense of community created by participating in an open-air festival. Originally aired on Saturday, June 6 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. Home - KalamazooArts.org
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    21 mins
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