Ali & Callie Artcast

What fun to sit down with Kevin and Patti Jester, both very talented people in art, architecture and gardening. We got to talk to Kevin about his Architecture and transitioning to artist as a pastel and oil painter. And Patti who's garden is the stuff of legends, and who also has transitioned to artist as a watercolorist. A fun conversation about how what they do directly reflects who they are, pl...

It is always so refreshing to talk to one of our VERY talented artists. Michael Horswill is a life-long student of art, continually exploring and uniting processes and materials to create intricate artwork for gallery exhibitions and larger public installations in the Inland Northwest region. He is a fine artist in the Northwest, and a tenured professor of art at North Idaho College. He is struck...

Scotty Dodson has been creating professional sandcastles for over 35 years. Starting out on the beaches of Long Island N.Y. way back in the mid eighties, he worked his way up to build sandcastles for the clubs and resorts in the Hamptons. His client list includes some amazing companies including Sandals and Beaches resorts, Carnival Cruise lines and Beck's Beer. He envisions the castles and makes...

Winner of the 2022 Governor's Arts & Heritage Luminary Award for keeping theatre alive during the pandemic, Jeremy talks to Ali and Callie about the creative efforts his team pulled off to keep their theater alive during the pandemic, as well as their upcoming shows. Such a lovely, dynamic man who is living his dream while remaining true to the integrity of the organization's commitments. For info...

Victoria Hiraoka has successfully merged her decades long experience in luxury service and hospitality, her love of history and culture, and her always growing obsession of food and gas created a magical adventure that continues to intrigue both friends and followers alike. Whether it be recipes she's learned from her travels or introducing you to artisans in your own home town, Victoria shares am...

By opening up her gut sack and shining a light on the squishy parts of her soul, Jessica shows us, through a mix of humor and vulnerability, that she is more than a storyteller… she is an inspirational speaker that transfers fervor and passion, allowing viewers to leave feeling empowered to affect change in their life. She shares her wins, losses, and lessons with a level of vulnerability that cre...

Everyone needs a little comedy and a good laugh. Rob Wentz, a young up-and-coming comedian, is working to make life a little funner for folks while making a living through the very creative world of comedy. Join us as we laugh together and talk about what inspires someone to become a comedian, and what it takes. He will be at the Draft Zone in Post Falls on July 14, and at the Spokane Comedy Club...

Marilee Wallace joins me in place of Callie for this fun conversation with Sandra Marlowe, critically-acclaimed jazz vocalist/producer, and Gaye Kruger Ribble, award-winning actress/director who you might recognize from several series and movies. Sandra Marlowe and friends present "The Diva Concert" at the JACC! Featuring Jazz Diva Sandra Marlowe, Broadway Diva Gaye Kruger, Blues Diva Carol Davis,...

Photographer, film maker, actor, you will enjoy this dynamic conversation with a really cool guy who's been working in the Spokane area for over forty years. The Hamilton Studio works in a broad range of styles, in multiple disciplines: Photography, corporate and web video production, television commercials, documentary and theatrical films.  And Don played the UPS man in the movie Benny and Joon...

Learn a little of the art history in the Coeur d'Alene area from the organization that really launched the art scene into what it is today, laying the foundation for Art on the Green and more. We talk to Terry Ann Swanson Blakemore , the current president, Yvonne Benzinger , former president and self-made historian of the group, and Brooke Baggette Milbourne , one of the newest members of this org...

A great conversation with the North Idaho Pride Alliance team of Jessica Mahuron, NIPA staff; Sam Koestner, NIPA Board President; and Kimber London, Board Member focusing on education. June is Pride Month, and they are busy with a lot of great events planned for the month, including Pride in the Park tomorrow at 10 am in CDA City Park. North Idaho Pride is a support organization for the LGBTQIA+ c...

Post Falls has an excellent arts center, and Darla Dreyer is putting it on the map! With her guidance, the JACC has many performances, art shows, cooking classes, workshops and more!  For more information about the JACC and the events they offer visit thejacklincenter.org

In our first bi-coastal interview, we have Ali's mom in the studio to talk about her art, influences, inspirations, and how she transmitted that to Ali and her other kids. Mary grew up in Virginia, went to Ohio State University where she received her BFA. She taught art, English and history in her younger years, and then poured herself into painting after marrying her second husband. She now has a...

Talk about an uplifting spirit, Raydeane Owens lights up the room when she enters. In spite of several personal struggles, Raydeane uses her experiences and her words to try to make the world a little richer, to inspire kindness and positivity, and hopefully help others transition through their struggles. She talks about, and reads from, her two books, "Heaven-Earth" released in March of 2020, and...

Joe Jacoby, NIC beloved Professor of Theatre and new division chair for health professions at North Idaho College, talks to us about theatre, acting, teaching his students who really love him, and about the shows he has done and looks forward to doing. Join in for this great conversation between us and this kind, gentle and inspiring man. For more information about the college theatre events visit...

We really enjoyed talking to Kayla and finding out about her experience and what led her to the MAC, The Museum of Arts and Culture in the historic Brown's Addition in Spokane. What does it take to plan and manage exhibits and lead the team of curators. Kayla has an MA in Arts Administration from Indiana University, and a BA in Arts History and English Writing from DePauw University. We are so luc...

Dawn Wolski has served as the General and Artistic Director of Inland Northwest Opera (INO) since 2017, leading the organization during its rebranding from Opera Coeur d’Alene to Inland Northwest Opera, broadening its reach of professional opera across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Dawn joined INO on the heels of a successful international singing career, performing two dozen opera roles,...

Trigger Weddle is involved in everything theatre. Not only is she the Artistic Director for Aspire Community Theatre, she is also Theater and Events Manager at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center Coeur d'Alene, and Jazz Instructor at Northern Dance Academy. In fact, she is Performer, Artistic Staff, Teacher, Actor, Dancer, Singer, Director, Producer, Choreographer, Marketing/Business, Stag...

It is always such a pleasure to talk to someone so creative as Hara. She loves to explore her creative side, and right now her focus is on photography and showing people, woman in particular, how beautiful they are. This is also reflected in a thoughtful and beautifully designed podcast "See Beneath Your Beautiful," where guests "share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage...

Leanne Campbell is not only the Cultural Tourism Coordinator for the Coeur d'Alene Casino, she is the art historian and keeper of traditional arts for the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. She received the Esto Perpetua award in 2019 from the Idaho Historical Society for her work in Idaho history, and the Women of Distinction in the Arts award in 2021 from the Soroptomist Organization in Coeur d'Alene. She has...

Coffee is becoming as crafted as beer and wine these days. But what goes into roasting coffee? Jason Kilmer started Tubbs Coffee Roasters company exactly one year ago today. Hear him talk about the challenges of starting a company, how he chooses the coffee beans, what his different roasts are, and the creativity that goes into the coffee roasting process. And like wine and beer clubs, find out ab...

Good acting is "the ability to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances," according to this accomplished actor, director and Emmy-nominated producer who has risen to prominence in the realm of acting coach. We are so honored to have David as our guest in this extraordinary discussion about his experiences as well as his methods of coaching. Find out more about his workshops at thejacklincente...

April is an artist, mentor, teacher, speaker, world traveler and fellow sojourner who specializes in providing safe space that aims to help others discover the joy, beauty, and healing that comes from the process of creating art. Ali & Callie listen to April as she guides us throw her journey as person of faith and trust and how she is helping people heal with ART. "I am passionate about creating...

Join us as we talk about art and our community with Coeur d'Alene's new mayor, Jim Hammond. He started out in education, and has served as a mayor of Post Falls, City Administrator in Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, and also represented us as a State Senator from 2006-2012. We are honored that he took the time to give us his thoughts on art, community, and civility.

Ali & Callie talk about the A&C events for 2022: ArtWalk, CDA Artists Studio Tour, Riverstone Summer Concert Series, Kids Draw Architecture, and more. For more information about the A&C programs visit artsandculturecda.org . For more information about the NIA's 2022 Onward and Upward Women's Conference visit the eventbrite link here .