Ali & Callie Artcast

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.   

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 iP...

"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,...