Best Ali Shute Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 134: Koep Concerts with Michael Koep 46:29

7h ago46:29

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Not only does Michael Koep write books, play drums in one or more bands, and pour himself in creating a shire-like home complete with studio in the back that accommodates his creative projects; but now he has taken over the Sunday in the Park concert series in Coeur d'Alene called Koep Concerts. This concert series was formerly run by the late Chri…

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Ep 133: Lake City Playhouse is back! 35:56

1d ago35:56

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After four years being dark, Lake City Playhouse, a valuable community theater, is back and coming in with a bang with the production of Oliver which runs this weekend with four shows: Friday, July 12 at 7:30, Saturday, July 13 at 2 pm and at 7:30, and the final run on Sunday, July 14 at 2 pm. And thanks to the amazing community support this treasu…

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Ep 132: Coeur d'Alene's 2024 Riverstone Summer Concert Series 38:02

8d ago38:02

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A gem of summer nights in Coeur d'Alene is the Riverstone Summer Concert Series put on by the Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance. The season this year begins on July 11, and goes every Thursday night through the end of August. And the line up ahead is promising to be phenomenal! Board members, Ruth Pratt and Max Mendez, talk about the season lin…

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Ep 131: Kim Hildebrand, Local Photographer 39:16

15d ago39:16

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It takes a lot of creativity to make a photography business successful. Kim Hildebrand does just that with her specialty family photo sessions and online education tools to help others become better photographers. Join us for a great conversation with Kim on her business, her inspirations, her great ideas, and more. For more on Kim, visit her websi…

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Ep 130: Devin Weeks, Press Reporter 39:12

22d ago39:12

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Today, we had a delightful conversation with Devin Weeks, a respected reporter for the Coeur d'Alene Press and a passionate supporter of the arts in our community. The art of writing, especially in journalism, requires great creativity, as professionals in this field offer essential information, breaking news, and captivating entertainment. Journal…

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Ep 129: Dan Brown, artist, teacher and author 39:04

29d ago39:04

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Dan Brown is not just an artist, but also a teacher, author, and sculptor. He loves creating art from found objects and works in various media. For an impressive 29 years, he was the only art teacher at Okanogan Middle and High School. His art is mostly inspired by nature since he grew up on US Fish and Wildlife refuges and has a deep appreciation …

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Ep 128: Janet Fagan, Methow Valley artist 41:09

1M ago41:09

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We loved getting to know Janet Fagan, an exceptionally skilled painter and printmaker who combines her distinct artistic styles to create captivating and evocative artwork. Drawing inspiration from the stunning natural landscapes of the Methow Valley, her creations vividly reflect her boundless imagination. They intertwine memories, optimism, a dee…

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Ep 127: Don Ashford, Twisp DJ/radio station owner and potter 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Twisp has a funky little radio station that is run by a really cool man, Don Ashford, who doubles as a potter, former horse trainer and gold miner. What makes someone suddenly decide to own and operate a radio station? He answers that and more about the art community he lives in, his love of the area, and his passion for clay.Check out their radio …

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Ep 126: Leadership CDA Media Day 39:25

2M ago39:25

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Leadership Coeur d'Alene is a year-long program at the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber that provides exclusive access to community leaders from various key industries that make this community unique. This month, we had Media Day, which featured representatives from the community discussing various forms of media. Our segment during the day involved …

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Ep 125: Monday Night Dinners in Coeur d'Alene 37:27

2M ago37:27

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About 8 years ago, Adam Schluter found himself alone in Coeur d'Alene knowing no one. He put himself out there and invited people to his home for dinner as a way of getting to know each other. The first dinner, to his surprise, eleven people showed up. That first dinner paved the way for the Monday Night Dinners outdoors in Adam's back yard every o…

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Ep 124: Elaina DeJong, Musician, actress, singer and songwriter 37:21

2M ago37:21

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At only 25 years old, Elaina DeJong has already accomplished so much. She has written and recorded several of her original songs, and she has put together her own concert with openers and a full band to showcase her music. She learned to play the violin at four years old, caught the musical bug at age 15, and now holds a BA in Theatre from Eastern …

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Ep 123: Kathy Colton, Musician and Songwriter 42:09

3M ago42:09

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Such a treat talking to Kathy Colton who has been playing around the area since the 80s. We hear about her music, her influences, and her band. And we really enjoyed the private concert featuring a couple of songs, one an original. You can find Kathy and the Reluctants around town during ArtWalk, at some of the local hangouts, and more. Check out w…

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Ep 122: Gypsy, Aspire Community Theater production 31:52

3M ago31:52

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This week we focus on Aspire Community Theater's upcoming show "Gypsy", a musical fable based on the real life memoirs of high-class stripper Gypsy Rose Lee that focuses on her mother, Rose, who was the ultimate show business mother. This episode features the girls who play Rose's daughters, Louise and Rose, played by Bridget Erb and Ashley Clevela…

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Ep 121: Beth Rich, photographer and owner of Mix It Up 42:51

3M ago42:51

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Beth Rich is an amazing photographer. She says "Photography is the perfect way to carry "the beautiful" with us after we leave a place." And she carries the beautiful, having traveled all over the world. She was even invited to exhibit in China as one of many photographers in the Photo Beijing exhibit. Beth also owns Mix It Up Home and Mix It Up Gi…

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Ep 120: Ali Koski, AHA Creative and Traveling Tees 45:04

3M ago45:04

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What a delight to speak to the very talented and creative Ali Koski about her design business, her unique t-shirt business, her experience acting in the fun production of the Vagina Monologues earlier this spring, and her creative outlets, not to mention her conversations with Debbie, her new name for her brain. ahacda.com and travelingt.com…

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Ep 119: Jeni Hegsted and Emerge 44:52

4M ago44:52

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One of our favorite events in downtown Coeur d'Alene is Emerge's Ceramic Throwdown and Cup Frenzy during 2nd Friday ArtWalk on April 12. With such energy, potters come together to compete 2 at a time on the wheel, sometimes blindfolded, to show what they can create in about 5 minutes given certain parameters. And the cup frenzy part where you can g…

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Ep 118: Rayelle Anderson, NIC Foundation Executive Director 39:44

4M ago39:44

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The NIC Foundation was founded in 1977 to encourage private support of North Idaho College. Through contributions and prudent stewardship, Rayelle and her team invests in NIC students, programs, services, and special projects. Since 1977, over $16.9 million was awarded in student scholarships. Supporting NIC Employee excellence, they have raised ov…

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Ep 117: Kathy Gale, local artist 43:55

4M ago43:55

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Painting since 2008, Kathy Gale's work leans heavily toward impressionism with a strong abstract quality. Her current pieces are rooted in the landscape and inspired by the photos she takes while traveling throughout Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. In 2013, Kathy, joined by local artist Teresa McHugh, started the CDA Artists' Studio Tour. It…

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Ep 116: Linda Coppess, CDA Chamber 48:51

4M ago48:51

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Our women's history month series continues with one of our strong female leaders, Linda Coppess, President and CEO of the CDA Regional Chamber of Commerce. Thinking outside the box is the strategy of keeping a chamber alive and relevant in today's world. Linda talks about how adapting to the changing environment Is bringing exciting new ideas and w…

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Ep 115: Cyndie Hammond, local artist 29:47

5M ago29:47

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Many artists begin their creative ventures when they retire. Cyndie Hammond, a former educator and higher education administrator, found her creative outlet in elaborate and unique colored pencil drawings. Her first attempt was entering a contest for the Coeur d'Alene Art on the Green poster contest, and she won! That inspired her to keep going, as…

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Ep 114: Ellen Travolta on Jack Bannon and more 43:31

5M ago43:31

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With March being Women's History month, we thought we would start by catching up with our own Ellen Travolta who shares about her late husband, Jack Bannon, and the fund for the arts set up through the CDA Arts & Culture Alliance. We talk about Jack, the fund and how to apply, and more.By Ali Shute

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Ep 113: Spamalot, a production of Aspire Community Theater 42:26

6M ago42:26

42:26

Director, Tracy Benson and Lead Actor, Thomas Gandy talk to us about the rarely produced Monte Python's musical spoof with a twist, lovingly ripped off from the Monte Python and the Holy Grail first time ever at the Kroc Center opening February 8. Spamalot offers everything that makes a great night from French taunters, killer rabbits, flying cows,…

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Ep 112: Kevin and Stu: The Rest of the Story 1:07:55

8M ago1:07:55

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Season 3 finale could be called "Whine with Kevin and Stu," the husbands of Ali and Callie who are often the subject of their banter. The guys wanted a chance to set the record straight! A great way to end the season with great stories shared, laughter, and love. We all wish you the very best Thanksgiving. We are thankful for you!…

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Ep 111: Downtown Association event ”Winter Lights” 25:13

8M ago25:13

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The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association in partnership with the Arts & Culture Alliance are bringing an illuminated outdoor art experience for all ages to take place every evening starting January 26 through February 4. Locals & visitors are invited to downtown Coeur d’Alene to journey through an immersive wonderland of large-scale, light-based artw…

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Ep 110: Rod Rada, Architect 43:39

9M ago43:39

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"The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization." Frank Lloyd Wright Rod Rada, originally from Patagonia Chile, is an architect at Architects West in Coeur d'Alene. Such a fascinating conversation from a man who has been all over the world, that we are lucky enough to have living and worki…

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Ep 109: CDA-ACT Theater 36:30

9M ago36:30

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A delightful conversation with several members of CDA ACT (Celebrating Different Abilities through Art and Community Theatre), a theatre program that provides adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities the experience of participating in live theater. We talk to the director, some of the actors, and several of the other creative voluntee…

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Ep 108: The Divas, What She Did 37:08

9M ago37:08

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The Divas are back! Sandra Marlowe and Carol Davis talk about their upcoming show "What She Did... a feminine perspective" at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls on October 27 and 28. With seven amazing women, this is a lovely mix of country, jazz, broadway, blues and pop music mixed in with a fun perspective on womanhood. A great op…

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Ep 107: Tribute to Roberta Larsen 36:15

10M ago36:15

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Join Ellen Travolta, Mary Sanderson and Ruth Pratt as we reminisce about our friend and long time art supporter, Roberta Larsen, who just won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 CDA Mayor's Awards in the Arts. Roberta, who passed away just after her 87th birthday in early August, was loved by many for her passion for arts, education and the …

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Ep 106: Bill Bozly, Musician 58:28

10M ago58:28

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Bill Bozly is a singer & songwriter from the Pacific Northwest with over 25 years of musical entertainment experience under his belt. He has performed in thousands of concerts across Europe and North America with various musical acts in nearly every genre of American popular music. Bill’s musical journey began with the guitar. From the first time h…

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Ep 105: Artist Jaime Rome 31:01

10M ago31:01

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Jaime Rome Crain is a fine artist based in the Inland Northwest. Jaime works primarily in oil paint, and her work explores the beauty and power of the human mind through themes such as the human condition, memory, emotional sensitivity, and contemporary social issues. She combines figures with nonobjective environments and embraces heightened, ofte…

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Ep 104: Heidi Acuff, artist 30:38

10M ago30:38

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Heidi Acuff has trained under some of the best artists in the industry. She continues studying art, taking workshops and classes with known artists to excel in the art of oil painting. Some of her instructors of workshops and classes include Stan Miller, Joe Kronenberg, Tina Garrett, William Suys, Charles Dayton and Kyle Paliotto. She is influenced…

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Ep 103: What About Bob? Bones Kasun, Pat Coast and Tom Kuntz 50:39

11M ago50:39

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What a fun conversation with long time musicians, legendary almost for this area, Bones Kasun, Pat Coast and Tom Kuntz who are part of the band called What About Bob. All three of them started playing in their early teens, and the passion about music is clear with each of them. We really enjoyed reminiscing about the old bands they were part of ove…

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Ep. 102: Ben Drake, Gentleman Sausages 37:28

11M ago37:28

37:28

Caution, this episode might make you hungry for a great sausage! Ben Drake and his wife, Jennifer, own and operate the Crown & Thistle pub in downtown Coeur d'Alene, known not only for their amazing pub environment, but also for their bangers. There is a lot of creativity in sausage making, and Ben has outdone himself with his new business, Gentlem…

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Ep 101: Rose Backs, Auctioneer 38:14

11M ago38:14

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Rose Backs, along with her husband, Matt, is elevating fundraisers to new levels... not just because they are expert auctioneers, but because they care. Their reputation in town is impeccable, and most people know that if they are handling the auction, it is for a good cause, and be prepared to spend some money. Find out how Rose came to be an auct…

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Ep. 100: Laurie Moe 41:34

11M ago41:34

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Laurie Moe grew up in the theater world with her father, Bob Moe, founder of the Carrousel Players (which became CDA Summer Theatre). After years living around the country, she has just recently returned to her roots, is a wellness coach, and is writing a book. We talk about her adventures in growing up surrounded by the arts, share some funny stor…

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Ep. 99: Anne and Diane Solomon, Art on the Green 36:12

12M ago36:12

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Art on the Green has been a local community fixture for over half a century, and today the 55th Art on the Green begins on the campus of North Idaho College. Founded by Sue Flammia along with five others, Sue's sister, Anne Solomon and sister-in-law Diane Solomon, talk to us about the history of this long-standing tradition of immersing the communi…

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Ep. 98: Marlo Faulkner, Part 2 1:09:05

12M ago1:09:05

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Enjoy listening to Marlo's great stories about the start of the CDA Arts & Culture Alliance, tales of early Coeur d'Alene, and some of her amazing adventures. And her highlight is being the Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July parade this year. We are really looking forward to her book(s).By Ali Shute

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Ep. 97: Roxanne Ward, Local Author 36:52

1y ago36:52

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Roxanne Ward lives in Northern Idaho with her husband of forty years and their border terrier named Nikki. Roxanne was heavily influenced by her father, a college administrator, and his love of literature and fascination with science. Her mother enriched her creative spirit with hands-on experiences in art and nature. She was a mechanic in the Air …

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Ep 96: Marlo Faulkner, Arts Founder, Supporter, and Writer 51:42

1y ago51:42

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Marlo Faulkner is a force to be reckoned with! The Coeur d'Alene High School Class of 1960 alumni began her life of serving others as a Blue Bird in 1948 and hasn't slowed down. She is credited with having a significant impact on art and education, and has served on nonprofit boards, including the Inland NW Opera and the CDA Symphony. Marlo, along …

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Ep. 95: Jeffro Uitto, International Driftwood Artist 39:33

1y ago39:33

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On the Washington coast there’s a place where nature’s driftwood gets a second chance at stardom and continued beauty. The place is in Jeffro Uitto’s studio, where the artist is making the magic happen. Since he was young, Jeffro has been creating with his favorite medium. The finding of each piece of wood for his sculpture is part of his process. …

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Ep. 94: Andrew Boyd, Grammy winning Audio Engineer/Producer 39:27

1y ago39:27

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Who lives behind the great musical artists we all know and love? A whole team of people helping artists to record, mix, produce, edit and add sound effects and bits to make a winning song. Meet Andrew Boyd, recording engineer, mixing engineer, producer, platinum song writer and musician living in LA. He received his bachelor's degree in Production …

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Ep 93: Cheryl Metcalf, All About Sculpture 46:44

1y ago46:44

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Join us to meet Cheryl Metcalf, an impressionistic artist specializing in bronze figurative and Pacific Northwest wildlife sculptures. Working from life is her favorite, even sculpting for live events, working to capture the soul of her subjects while leaving some interpretation up to the viewer. Her work lives all over the United States from small…

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Ep. 92: Chris and Sheila Grubb, sculpting artist and ceramic artist 47:28

1y ago47:28

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This community attracts some amazing people, and we are fortunate enough to have the Grubbs who moved here from Georgia to add to our creative district. Chris, a structural engineer who is also doing some amazing sculpting and Sheila, who has branched out into ceramic arts, discovered Emerge soon after moving here, and started volunteering for the …

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Ep 91: Brooke Wood, Lake City Playhouse Artistic Director 45:30

1y ago45:30

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The Lake City Playhouse has been a performing arts institution for over 60 years. Artistic Director, Brooke Wood, has been championing this local jewel and talks about how important it is to provide community theater for locals to participate in and enjoy. But after COVID and a major building disaster, the theater has been closed and is desperately…

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Ep. 90: CDA Arts Association with Johnene Ellis and Terry Blakemore 33:16

1y ago33:16

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The CDA Art Association was founded in 1961, and is a community organization dedicated to the arts and educating and encouraging others to participate in, or simply enjoy viewing the many diverse local arts available. The Association offers members the opportunity to exhibit at the CDA Art Association Annual Showcase at the Fairgrounds, Art on the …

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Ep. 89: Hayley Shortridge Gabriel and Stephen Shortridge, father-daughter artists and more 43:22

1y ago43:22

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Being raised in the arts by her father, Stephen Shortridge, a nationally acclaimed artist, Hayley Shortridge-Gabriel followed in her father’s footsteps and became a professional artist in 2005 selling her fine art in galleries from California to Florida. Hoping to offer her creativity beyond the traditional canvas she decided to apply her skills in…

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Ep. 88: Duncan Menzies, Artist, Actor and Producer 47:59

1y ago47:59

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Duncan Clark Menzies is an interdisciplinary conceptual artist born in Snohomish, Washington and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho where he is currently based. His work explores spiritual, celtic, communal, and queer identity and how they intersect shared story and spaces, namely through his project, The Bedsheet Chronicles. He started Drawn Together …

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Ep. 87: Marie Widmyer, Fashion Stylist for CDA Fashion Week and Mrs. Idaho 39:19

1y ago39:19

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Fashion is fun, and Marie Widmyer has made fashion fun for herself and her daughters with several shops that they own. Growing up in the foster care system, Marie found fashion as an escape from a difficult upbringing. And as she once dreamed of opening her own store, she now hopes to inspire others to follow their own dreams. In addition to her st…

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Ep 86: Adam Hegsted, Chef and Owner of the Eat Good Group 41:49

1y ago41:49

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It would be unusual for a local to not have eaten in one of Adam Hegsted's restaurants. Adam has been leading the way for locally owned restaurants in the area, and his Eat Good Group manages many restaurants from Coeur d'Alene to Spokane to Sandpoint - even at the CDA Casino. Hegsted and Eat Good Group Restaurants have been featured regionally and…

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Ep 85: Adam Foote, Handpan Man also known as Ethereal in E 48:10

1y ago48:10

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You may have seen Adam Foote playing his handpan while walking the streets of Coeur d'Alene or taking a hike. The man known as "the Handpan man" found his calling through music on a relatively new instrument called the Handpan drum. And he has built up an incredible following on social media, with nearly 9 million followers on TikTok. Find out abou…

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