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.

Creative Cafe is a arts podcast hosted by Arts Council, with 257 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Arts Council hosts Creative Cafe, a arts show with 257 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Sophie van der Westhuizen and Fontana Chamber Arts

  Sep 26, 202624 minS6

  Meet the new leader of Fontana Chamber Arts! On this week’s Creative Café , Kristen Chesak welcomes internationally acclaimed pianist and educator Sophié van der Westhuizen, Fontana’s new Executive and Artistic Director. Hear about Sophié’s journey as a performer and educator, what drew her to Fontana, her vision for the organization’s next chapter, and what audiences can look forward to in the exciting season ahead. Originally aired on Saturday, September 216, 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

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  Episode #2

  Natchez the Documentary

  Sep 14, 202625 minS6

  This week on Creative Café, Kristen Chesak sits down with Marvinetta Woodley-Penn to discuss a series of community screenings of the award-winning documentary Natchez . The film explores Natchez, Mississippi, a community shaped by the cotton trade and slavery that today relies heavily on antebellum tourism. Marvinetta shares why she brought the film to Kalamazoo and how the screenings and community conversations connect Natchez's history to our own region, from the Underground Railroad and Dr. Nathan M. Thomas to those who opposed abolition. Tune in Saturday at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM for a conversation about confronting history, understanding the stories in our own backyard, and what we can learn from them today. Originally aired on Saturday, September 12, 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

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  Fauna Stitch - The Intersection of Art and Taxidermy

  Sep 10, 202621 minS6

  This week on Creative Café, Kristen Chesak sits down with Phoebe of Fauna Stitch, a licensed taxidermist, sculptor, and mixed-media artist whose work blends nature's whimsical and macabre sides. Phoebe shares how she first discovered taxidermy, how the craft influences her artwork, and how sustainably sourced natural elements, thrifted finds, and foraged materials become part of her creations. We’ll also talk about her recent Art Hop experience, where you can find her work, and what’s next for Fauna Stitch. Tune in to Creative Café and discover the fascinating world behind this unique local artist. Originally aired on Saturday, September 5, 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

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  Episode #52

  September 2026 Art Hop - Join the Journey!

  Aug 31, 202625 minS5

  This week on Creative Café , Kristen Chesak previews September Art Hop and the special Art on the Vine celebration with Devon Yeider, aka Dev iLL, Jucari Ivens, aka ZootMando, and Art Hop Director Kim Shaw. Hear about the artists bringing their creativity to the Vine Neighborhood, the businesses that make the district unique, and the return of the Salvador Troli , helping Art Hoppers explore stops throughout Kalamazoo. Tune in and get ready to discover new artists, new neighborhoods, and a great night of art in our community! Originally aired on Saturday, August 29, 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

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  Episode #51

  Edison Market Gallery Artist Residency

  Aug 24, 202626 minS5

  On this week's Creative Café , Kristen Chesak talks with Emma Master of the Edison Neighborhood Association, residency facilitator Sabine Ledieu, and participating artist Stacy Koviak-Davison of Psoma Designs about the Edison Market Gallery Artist Residency. Supported through an Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County grant, the residency brings artists and neighborhood residents together to create public art rooted in the Edison community. Hear how the project is taking shape, what the artists are creating, and why this collaborative process is so important to the neighborhood. Originally aired on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 8 am on WKZO 106.9 FM and 590 AM in Kalamazoo, MI. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

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