Ali & Callie Artcast

Ep. 13: Whine with Ali and Callie, part 2

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.

Ep. 12: Whine with Ali and Callie, part 1

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.

Ep #11 The Rub

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.

The Arts & Culture Alliance

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.

Ep #9 CDA Symphony Maestro Jan Pellant and Dr. Holly Blanchette

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. 

Ep # 8: Adam Schluter, World Traveling Photographer

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 in the heat of the 2020 pandemic and protest year on the road.  You don't want to miss this episode!!  

 

* Pre-recorded with a live studio audience, sound is a little off but worth the listen for sure!!  Enjoy!!

 

Ep #7: David Groth Art Educator

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. 

Ep #6 Stephen Shortridge - Actor, Author, Romantic Impressionist Painter

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.  

Ep 5: Jennifer Drake, CDA Arts Commission Chair & Pub Owner

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/public-art-collection

 

Ep 4: A conversation with Michael Koep and Andreas John

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 the Audible set!