Ali & Callie Artcast

Ep. 43: Leanne Campbell, Cultural Tourism Coordinator

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 been featured in several exhibits at the MAC in Spokane, the Boise State Museum, and has some of her basketry on display at the CDA Chamber.

As the Cultural Tourism Coordinator for the casino, she leads many workshops from beading to basketry to Pendleton bears and moccasins.

For more information about the Lifeways workshops, visit cdacasino.com/cultural-tourism/

Visit Amazon Prime to view episode 2 of The Story of Art in America featuring the CDA Tribe.

Ep 42: Jason Kilmer, Coffee Roaster

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 about the coffee club!

Jason's knowledge and understanding about coffee is fascinating.

For more information about his coffee, visit tubbscoffeeroasters.com.

Ep. 41: David Livingston, Acting Coach

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 thejacklincenter.org.

Ep. 40: April Near, social worker and artist

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 my own art and providing classes, workshops, and creative soul care which are all designed to nurture the body, mind and spirit whether it be gathering a group of friends and painting in community or exploring deeper things of the heart through process art and creative soul care" - April Near

Ep. 39: Coeur d’Alene Mayor, Jim Hammond

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.

Ep. 38: Season 2 Kickoff

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.

Ep. 37: Ellen Travolta, Molly Allen, and Abbey Crawford

What a treat to wrap up our first season with the amazing actress Ellen Travolta, her daughter of many talents Molly Allen, and the beautiful Cabaret singer Abbey Crawford, as they prepare to open their annual Christmas show at the Coeur d'Alene Resort, "Saving Christmas." As we talked, we had a perfect view of Lake Coeur d'Alene from the 7th floor of the resort on this perfect crisp day hearing stories of who they are, what they are doing now, and where they are going next.

For ticket information to the show, visit cdachristmas.com or call the resort at 208-765-4000... and don't wait, it will sell out soon.

Ep. 36: Dee Dee McGowan, CDA Casino Cultural Tourism Manager

The CDA Casino's Dee Dee McGowan, Cultural Tourism Manager, is a never ending flow of ideas for cultural tours, exposing people to th lands, the tribal traditions, culture, and arts. Dee Dee's enthusiasm has brought great accolades to the casino in recent years, and her programs continue to grow. From tours of the bald eagle aviary, kayaking, and biking, to painting with native artist Sydney Black Eagle, as well as immersing yourself in the traditional crafts offered by Leanne Campbell, a well known Coeur d'Alene Tribe artist, and so much more! Discover and experience the casino's tribal hospitality!

For more information about the casino's tours and workshops visit cdacasino.com/cultural-tourism

Ep. 35: Kelsey Grafton, Artist, Educator and former Arts Administrator

Kelsey Grafton is a multi-disciplinary artist working in diverse mediums, from ceramic, oils, acrylic, watercolor, found objects, metals, enamels, song, and sound.

She recently expanded upon her artistic research with the project, “Homestead to Hometown”, sponsored in part by a grant from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. During this project, she camped on her family homestead near Colville, WA, founded in 1905 by her great-grandparents who emigrated from Germany. She painted en Plein air, hand-harvested clay, and unearthed artifacts from the onsite dump used by her ancestors. The responsive body of work produced through this experience will be on display at The Blue Lantern Coffee House, in her hometown of Lewiston, ID.

To see more of her work, visit blueskymondays.com

To find out more about the programs that the Idaho Commission on the Arts offers visit arts.idaho.gov

Ep. 34: Max Mendez, NIC Director of Chorus and Professor of Music

Meet Max Mendez, currently serving as Professor of Music and Director of Choirs at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He has been an active part of the Inland Northwest music community for the last 18 years, and divides his time between conducting, teaching and performing. You'll enjoy this high energy, talented musician!