Ali & Callie Artcast

Ali, Callie and producer, Kristin, give a summer recap and get excited about what is coming up for the rest of this year, and 2022.

It is back to school month, and this is a great conversation for young people about our local young talent, and some of the amazing resources we have to hone those talents in this community. Meet this lovely young lady who hopes to one day be on broadway, and is surely set to make it there. For more information on how to see Ruby and the next generation of characters, visit aspirecda.com .

An honest and frank conversation with Chelsea about her art, her passion, and the transitions that we all find ourselves making.  We explore the business of being an artist and learn about some great resources that are available to our communities working artists.   For more information about programs through the Idaho Commission on the Arts, visit arts.idaho.gov .

Being in the riverboat cruise business for 23 years, Bill and Laura talk about their adventures, and their unique response to not being able to travel during the COVID shut down. Enjoy stories, quotes from Mark Twain, and some singing. It'll make you want to book your cruise on the Columbia River! For books and virtual tours visit their website at historyhighlights.com

An enjoyable conversation with Buddy Le, owner of the western art gallery in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Art is not only a passion, but a business, and Buddy talks about the various fascinating events the gallery does annually, including the "Annual Miniatures by the Lake" in September and the "March in Montana" huge auction held in Great Falls. For more information about these events, visit cdagaller...

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.

Find out how and why Melinda Cadwallader started The Hive CDA, and how you can become a member of this great interactive space.

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.

Gary Edwards has had an amazing career, publishing numerous books, cds and compositions. He is funny and interesting, and has a wealth of experience.

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 massi...

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!

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!!  

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...

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 h...

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. 

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.  

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 Ar...

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 Mythol...

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.