Ali & Callie Artcast

Ep. 45: Trigger Weddle, Artistic Director

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, Stage Manager, and Professor.

Post COVID, theater is making a come back, and Trigger is making it happen.

For information about upcoming shows, visit aspirecda.com and Kroc Events.

Ep 44: Hara Allison, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Podcaster and Artist

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 and challenge us. She embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness."

You can find her at Hara.Photography, or on her See Beneath Your Beautiful podcast at your favorite podcast streamer, and her graphic design studio at StudioH-creative

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