Ali & Callie Artcast

Ep. 25: Chelsea Cordova, painter

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.

Ep. 24: Bill Wiemuth and Laura Sable, Riverboat Entertainers and more!

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

Ep. 23: Buddy Le, Coeur d'Alene Galleries owner

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 cdagalleries.com or marchinmontana.com.

Ep. 22: Pamela Benton, musician on electric violin

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.

Ep. 21: Melinda Cadwallader, creator of The Hive CDA

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

Ep. 20: Tanden Launder, artist and entrepreneur

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.

Ep.19: Gary Edwards, composer, writer, and musician

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

Ep. 18: Carrie Scozzaro, Artist, Teacher, and Writer

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 massive garden on the property.
And she still makes frequent trips to the hardware store. 

Ep. 17: Jeni Hegsted, Emerge

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!

Ep. 16: Tyler Davis, Promoter of Live after 5

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!!