Creative Cafe

About 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.

Publisher

Arts Council

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Sept 2021

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

261 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   November 2026 Art Hop is Here - Bridin Clements Cotton

   Listen as we welcome artist Brídín Clements Cotton and Kim Shaw for a conversation about November's Kalamazoo Art Hop, themed Legacy! We'll explore Brídín's creative journey from theatre to visual art, the inspiration behind her work, and how Kalamazoo Art Hop connects artists and audiences while building a lasting creative legacy in our community. Plus, get a sneak peek at what's happening during November's Art Hop and tips for planning your evening! Originally aired on Saturday, October 31,...

2. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Wellspring Season 46!

   Wellspring is stepping into its 46th season with an exciting lineup of dance, live music, poetry, and creative collaborations! Join Creative Café as we welcome Artistic Director Marisa Bianan, Executive Director Julie White, and Marketing & Arts Administrator Amaya McKenzie for a conversation about the company's evolving artistic vision and its commitment to making dance accessible to everyone. We'll explore the return of Tendrils, the upcoming Movement in the Museum, the 18th annual RADF...

3. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Institute of Public Scholarship - Re-air

   This week on Creative Café, we are re-airing our earlier conversation with Michele Johnson and Denise Miller of the Institute of Public Scholarship about the power of storytelling, cultural expression, and community voice. We’ll explore how the Institute’s work uses the arts and creative practice to support healing, preserve lived experiences, strengthen community connections, and help people reclaim agency over their own stories. We’ll also hear about programs including Artists Production, S...

Who has been a guest on Creative Cafe

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michelle Johnson
• Denise Miller
• Marcel Fable Price
• Deb Droppers
• Adam Ostrander

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

243

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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