Ali and Callie are treated to an intimate concert with Pamela Benton, a master of stringed instruments. Her love of the electric violin makes magic happen. Don't miss this treat to several of Pam's songs, and find out how she got started. It's inspiring.
Aug 13, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Find out how and why Melinda Cadwallader started The Hive CDA, and how you can become a member of this great interactive space.
Aug 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join us for a conversation with Tanden Launder, a young local artist and visionary of the collective studio space for artists and creatives at the Rockford Building.
Jul 30, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Gary Edwards has had an amazing career, publishing numerous books, cds and compositions. He is funny and interesting, and has a wealth of experience.
Jul 23, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ali & Callie sit down with Carrie Scozzaro and chat about how art, teaching, and writing has formed her outlook on life! She continues to write, teach, and make art, and is expanding her writing to include several large, long-term projects of her own design. She is also developing a long-range plan to turn her Spokane-area home into a place for artists-in-residences who might partake of the massive garden on the property. And she still makes frequent trips to the hardware store....
Jul 16, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Jeni Hegsted has championed emerging artists for going on ten years through the non-profit Emerge. Find out the exciting things they have planned this year!
Jul 09, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Ali & Callie sit down with concert promoter Tyler Davis and learn about the ups and downs of producing live weekly concerts in the summer! He tells a great story about when Stephen Marley was in town and his travels to Turkey to visit his wife's family. Enjoy!!
Jul 02, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Ali & Callie talk to Britt about the new show at the Museum Hollywood of the North. She tells stories about all the great big budget and small movies that were filmed in North Idaho. Getting to hold Patty Dukes Oscar, where locals can see some of the films, like Smoke Signals, Sherman Alexie's epic story about two friends who live on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation. We hear about her journey to becoming the Executive Director of the Museum of NI and her favorite museums across the country....
Jun 25, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ali & Callie chat with Jeanette Laster of HREI and hear about how you can get involved with the organization and more. We hear stories of their wild women weekends and what Coeur d'Alene is doing to stay above the line in human rights.
Jun 18, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Ali and Callie taste wine with Wine Sommelier, Krista Spencer-French and her husband Robby French, who sings part of an original song that he wrote for Krista, and we hear about their amazing trip to fourteen countries in Europe just ahead of the COVID pandemic.
Jun 11, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ali and Callie taste wine with Wine Sommelier, Krista Spencer-French and her husband Robby French, singer/songwriter/actor. In this episode, learn a little bit about tasting wine, drinking wine, and how to choose your wine.
Jun 04, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Pre-recorded on May 18, Mt. St. Helens eruption anniversary, with a live audience at the Greenbriar Inn. Meet the members of this very popular band: Michael Koep on drums, Cris Lucas on bass, and Cary Beare on guitar. Check out their YouTube videos. Or catch them on June 24 Live After 5 Post Falls, July 1 Riverstone Summer Concerts, and July 2-4 at the Ironhorse in Downtown CDA.
May 28, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ali, Callie and Kristin celebrate their tenth episode by talking about the Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance. The Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance is dedicated to promoting, strengthening, embracing and elevating art and culture, with a vision to inspire and sustain the community. We value integrity and diversity; excellence, creativity and passion; stewardship; and collaboration.
May 21, 2021•43 min•Ep. 10
A lovely conversation with the Executive Director of the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Dr. Holly Blanchette and Maestro Jan Pellant. We learn that the oboe is a really cool instrument and the Symphony will be playing live shows this summer!! Don't miss the CDA Symphony at the Riverstone Concert Series Sat. Aug 21, Coeur d'Alene ID.
May 14, 2021•35 min•Ep. 9
Live* from the Historic Greenbrier Inn in downtown Coeur d' Alene, Ali & Callie's conversation with world traveler, photo journalist, and just an amazing human! HBO has called Adam's work "the strongest independent photo journalist we've seen all year" and National Geographic says his compositions are "striking" and will "draw your attention". Listen to stories from around the world, hear about his book "The World I See" and learn about his Hello from a Stranger series, plus stories of being...
May 07, 2021•55 min•Ep. 8
Ali and Callie talk with David Groth, art educator and all around great guy, about Sorenson Magnet Art Elementary, juggling, receiving the Governor's Award in the Arts, and more.
Apr 30, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Stephen Shortridge - Actor, author and romantic impressionist painter reads a couple of experts from his book, A Fingerpainted Life and talks about his upcoming new book, Where the Road Turns to Water. Then tells tales of how the Hollywood actor ended up as a well-known artist in Coeur d'Alene Idaho.
Apr 23, 2021•59 min•Ep. 6
Enjoy a new Artcast with the Chair of the CDA Arts Commission, Jennifer Drake as we talk about the process of choosing public art, where the money comes from, and how our public art collection vitalizes our community. And we spend a minute talking about Jenn and Ben's English Pub, The Crown and Thistle, and what is a tatty egg... and should you eat mushy peas. For more information about the CDA Arts Commission and to access the public art collection, visit https://cdaid.org/190/committees/arts/p...
Apr 16, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The Inland Northwest has writers... and here is one of the best!! Michael Koep, musician, swordsman, father, damn good waiter and writer join us today along with his publisher Andreas John, owner of Nspire Magazine. They will spin tales of their journey to get the books published, travels around the country promoting the book series and how they are currently working on turning the Newirth Mythology Series into a TV show. You can find Mr. Koep's books where ever books are sold and be sure to try...
Apr 09, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
One of the Inland Northwest's most loved artists, Terry Lee tells us stories of his start in painting and sculpting, his relationship with George Carlson, his little known ties to North Idaho College and what it takes to get a large piece commissioned. He also walks us through the foundry process of one of his popular sculptures, The Suffragist, that now sits downtown Coeur d'Alene.
Apr 02, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Ep 1.2 Bre Gotham Bre Gotham is a professional artist and illustrator from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She’s been drawing since she was about 4 years old, generally self taught. Bre has gained international attention on Instagram and social media with over 90 thousand followers for her vibrant cartoon designs. Recently she’s even collaborated with Procreate, one of the worlds leading drawing apps on iPad and iPhone. Bre resides in the PNW with her husband and two kids and two cats!
Mar 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 2
"Art is too important not to share". Ali & Callie will charm your socks off with tales of art and culture in the Pacific Northwest. Keeping art alive and culture relevant, Ali & Callie will introduce you to those creative people who are making it all happen!! Tune in weekly for interviews, chats, history, upcoming events and more..... Sponsored by The Ovation Company , Scraps BBQ and Nancy White, CDA Portfolio Real Estate . Brought to you by the Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance....
Mar 19, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1