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ABOUT MICHIGAN CREATES: Explore the vibrant arts and culture landscape of Michigan, a state with a thriving creative ecosystem that has birthed iconic movements like Motown and The Purple Rose Theater. Home to legendary musicians, writers, and artists, Michigan boasts a rich tapestry of cultural heritage known worldwide. Michigan Creates is a podcast series that will connect listeners with gifted artists and cultural institutions that are nurturing Michigan's vibrant creative landscape. PODC ...
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Michigan Creates Guest: Monica Swartout-Bebow, Kerrytown Concert House
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Ara chats with Monica Swartout-Bebow, Artistic and Executive Director of Kerrytown Concert House located in Ann Arbor, MI. Monica brings the breadth of nearly three decades of experience as a performing artist, teacher and businesswoman to the job, believing passionately that Kerrytown Concert House brings live performance to artists and music love…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Amanda Stanger-Read, Great Lakes Performing Artists Associates
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Ara chats with Amanda Stanger-Read is the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates (GLPAA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting performing artists throughout the Great Lakes region. With a passion for arts advocacy and a background in artist management, Amanda has been instrumental in fostering c…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Sarah Clare Corporandy, Detroit Public Theatre
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Ara chats Sarah Clare Corporandy, Co- Founder of Detroit Public Theatre. In addition to her role as Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director with Detroit Public Theatre, Sarah Clare is entering her 11th season at Chautauqua Theater Company at the Chautauqua Institution in New York, where she serves as the Managing Director. During her time at CTC…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Musician Dave Bennett
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Ara chats with clarinetist Dave Bennett. Dave began his national touring career at the age of 14. He has been a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops (2013) and has been featured with 35 other US and Canadian orchestras including Nashville, Houston, Detroit, Rochester, Omaha, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Orlando, San Antonio, Jac…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Dwayne Hayes, KickstART Farmington
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Ara chats with Dwayne Hayes, Founder & Executive Director of KickstART Farmington. KickstART Farmington (KSF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Farmington Hills, Michigan (formerly known as Absinthe Arts 21). KSF is a multi-disciplinary arts organization building community through the arts by presenting local events, supporting the wor…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Music Hall President, Vince Paul
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, where host Ara Topouzian sits down Vince Paul, President & Artistic Director of Music Hall. Music Hall in Detroit is a historic theater and performing arts venue located in the heart of downtown, known for its vibrant Art Deco architecture. It hosts a diverse array of performances, incl…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Middle Eastern Musician Victor Ghannam
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, where host Ara Topouzian sits down for a spirited exchange with Victor Ghannam, a multifaceted musician renowned for his virtuosity on diverse instruments and his entrancing fusion compositions. Together, Ara and Victor embark on a journey through their shared love for music, unraveling…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Musician Jeff Karoub
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In the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, join your host Ara Topouzian as he engages in a lively conversation with Jeff Karoub, a versatile artist known for his mastery across multiple instruments and his enchanting folk compositions. Together, Jeff and Ara delve into their shared love for music, while also delving into Jeff's intrigui…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Musician Xiao Dong Wei
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Michigan Creates podcast host, Ara Topouzian chats with Xiao Dong Wei, a master musician that plays bother classical and Chinese music. Xiao plays traditional Chinese instruments such as the pipa and the guzheng (a 21-stringed zither) while minoring in classical piano, but it was the erhu that would elevate her status as a world class musician. Mic…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Founder Michael Hyacinthe, Wimee TV
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Ara chats with Michael Hyacinthe, Founder of Wimee TV, an interactive live kids show that encourages imagination, vocabulary building, and storytelling through puppetry, music, and wordplay. Michael is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy and used his experience with wounded veterans to find a creative and therapeutic outlet for them to express themselv…
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Ara chats with Marsha Music is not just a name but a force in the realm of cultural preservation, storytelling, and community engagement. Born and raised in Detroit, Marsha Music is a renowned author, musician, historian, and activist, whose work is deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Motor City's history and culture. Join us as we explore the li…
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Michigan Creates Guest: Author Stephen Mack Jones
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Ara chats with author Stephen Mack Jones is a published poet, an award-winning playwright, and a recipient of the prestigious Kresge Arts in Detroit Literary Fellowship. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, and currently lives in Farmington Hills, outside of Detroit. Ara and Stephen talk about his novel series, August Snow as well as his advice for as…
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