
creative:impact Podcast
1) creative:impact - Deb Polich signs off at creative:impact
It’s been a blast to host this show and introduce you to hundreds of artists and creative business in our region. Together, we’ve explored how they have impacted our local quality of life, place and e...Show More
2) creative:impact - Popularly 'Wicked'!
Steve Ouellette is in the house…the front of the house, that is. Steve has managed theaters in New York City, Lansing and he’s now in the land of Ann Arbor. Following his “yellow brick road” brought h...Show More
3) creative:impact - Molly Rowan-Deckart, Marquee Arts' new executive director
The only constant, they say, is change. You couldn’t prove that by the Michigan Theater! Since it opened in 1928, two people — Jerry Hoag and Russ Collins — have led that business for a combined 88 ye...Show More
creative:impact - Molly Rowan-Deckart, Marquee Arts' new executive director
10:39 | Nov 26th, 2024
4) creative:impact - Musician Gean Vincent Almendras is a culture bearer
Named an Arts Midwest 2024 Culture Bearer, Gean is a co-founder of the Philippine Arts & Culture Ensemble of Michigan (PACE-MI). They provide community programs and resources in Filipino arts and cult...Show More
5) creative:impact - Claire Moore believes that 'absolutely everyone is creative'
An interdisciplinary artist, Claire Moore applies her belief as she leads art workshops at the Disability Network of Washtenaw, Monroe and Livingston. Claire joins Deb Polich on this edition of "creat...Show More
creative:impact - Claire Moore believes that 'absolutely everyone is creative'
11:22 | Nov 12th, 2024
6) creative:impact - Learning piano with ACE—analysis, creativity, and expression
The Faber Piano Institute anchors its teaching methods with ACE—analysis, creativity and expression. Dr. Veena Kulkarni-Rankin is the lead piano instructor at the institute. Veena joins Deb Polich on ...Show More
creative:impact - Learning piano with ACE—analysis, creativity, and expression
10:58 | Nov 5th, 2024
7) creative:impact - The always evolving art of technology
When we hear the term "technology-based arts," it always seems like a brand new artform. Truth is, it’s been around for decades, though it is constantly evolving. On this edition of "creative:impact,"...Show More
8) creative:impact - Two years have flown by for Riverside Arts Center’s Elizabeth Warren!
A lot has been happening at Ypsilanti’s Riverside Arts Center since Elizabeth Warren took her seat as the executive director two years ago – building expansion, new programs and community events to na...Show More
9) creative:impact - The magical world of Oz – Steve “Oz” Osburn that is!
Oz’s Music is a well-known Ann Arbor music store, selling instruments and offering lessons and repairs. Behind that curtain, though, is a life-changing program called Know Obstacles, a musical project...Show More
10) creative:impact - Ron Brooks is the Mayor of Ann Arbor Jazz
Ron Brooks is a jazz musician, a band leader and a mentor. He founded the legendary Bird of Paradise Jazz club, that, for more than 20 years, brought the greatest jazz musicians to Ann Arbor. Ron will...Show More