Ali & Callie Artcast

There is so much happening this summer. Listen in as Ali & Callie and Kristin (our producer who we actually gave the mic to this time) go over the highlights of performances so you can plan ahead! Aspire Community Theater – aspirecda.comat Midge & Pepper Smock Family Theater at the Kroc (1765 W Golf Course Rd, CDA) Guys and Dolls – April 25-May 4 Catch Me If You Can – Aug 1-10 CDA Summer Theatre - cstidaho.comat North Idaho College (1000 W Garden Avenue, CDA) Clue the Musical – April 18-26with the NIC Drama Department Hello Dolly – June 27 – July 6 Anastasia the Musical – July 18-27 She Loves Me – Aug 8-17 Lake City Playhouse - lakecityplayhouse.orgat Lake City Playhouse (1320 E Garden Ave) Steel Magnolias – Apr 18-20 School of Rock – May 2-18 CYT – cytnorthidaho.org Peter Pan Jr – May 9-10 at Mt Lakes Bible Church (2215 N 7th, CDA) Mary Poppins – May 16-25 at the Kroc Annie – Aug 15-24 at the Kroc CDA-ACT cdaact.comthe Kroc (1765 W Golf Course Rd, CDA) Cinderella youth edition – Nov 7-10 Spokane Best of Broadway Series - at the First Interstate Arts Center in downtown Spokane Hamilton – Apr 8-20 Champions of Magic – May 17 Riverdance – May 28-29 Book of Mormon – June 3-7 Mama Mia – June 17-22 MJ the Musical – July 8-13 Theater on the Verge – theaterontheverge.comat The Hamilton Studio (1425 W Dean Avenue, Spokane) Green Day’s American Idiot – July 18-Aug 2 Spokane Valley Summer Theater – svsummertheatre.comat University High School Theater (12420 E 32nd Ave, Spokane Valley) Pirates of Penzance – June 20-July 6 A Grand Night for Singing – July 11-19 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat – Aug 1-17 Spokane Civic Theater – spokanecivictheatre.comat the Spokane Civic Theater (1020 N Howard St, Spokane) Romeo and Juliet – Mar 28-Apr 13 Reader’s Theater: I Hate Hamlet – Apr 4-6 The Beauty Queen of Leenane – May 2-18 Waitress – May 15-June 16 Wind in the Willows – July 18-27 Peter and the Starcatcher – Aug 8-17 Spokane Symphony – Spokane Symphony Coeur d’Alene Symphony – cdasymphony.org Summer Concert SeriesRiverstone Summer Concert Series – Riverstone Summer Concert Series Koep Concerts – koepconcerts.com

Erin Hall, a talented singer-songwriter and cellist from Boise, Idaho, now resides and creates music in New York City. She was featured in the "Idaho in Song" series on Idaho Public Television, Season 8, episode 5, where she premiered her song "Lullaby of 55." This episode can be viewed online at PBS' Idaho Experience Series "Idaho in Song". The series highlights songs inspired by Idaho's history and its distinctive musical style. "Lullaby of 55" is a heartfelt tribute to Erin’s father, Richard Hall, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2020. The song reflects the emotional journey from Boise to McCall on Interstate 55, a route that holds deep personal meaning for her. Erin’s musical style blends influences from Latin, jazz, blues, and French pop, which were further shaped during her time in Belgium as part of a Rotary Exchange scholarship. Her lyrics, sung in both French and English, explore the beauty of everyday life and the surprising wonders of nature. Erin’s music is available on all major streaming platforms under the names Erin Hall and Erin and Her Cello, or you can visit her website at erinhallmusic.com. Be sure to listen to the end as Erin gave us permission to add her beautiful song to the podcast.

You know we all need to laugh... it is so good for our psyche... especially these days.This episode features Alvin Williams, a “stand-up” comedian since his post grad years in Boise in 2006. We had so much fun laughing and chatting with him. For years, he has brought his unique brand of humor to a live audience, touring the United States and Canada from cruise ships to comedy clubs. Alvin's comedic style can now be enjoyed on the Audible Channel Series Sounds Like America, and his 4th comedy special, “Don’t Let the Devil Know...” is a must-watch on YouTube. Alvin’s comedy perfectly blends current events, relationship advice, family dynamics, and pop culture, ensuring a diverse and engaging experience for the audience. Originally from Chicago, Alvin now calls Idaho home. He recently had a successful comedy show in Boise at the Egyptian Theatre and will be back by popular demand on July 12 at the Egyptian.Don't miss the opportunity to catch Alvin host Comedy Night live on April 4-5 at 7:00 pm at the Club at Prairie Falls. Tickets are only $35 each or a table of eight for $240 and are available at prairiefallscomedy.com Follow Alvin on Instagram @Comicalvinwillams or visit his website at alvinwilliamscomedy.com.

Artist Elizabeth Wilkes' journey is a powerful example of how art can be a tool for healing and recovery. It’s fascinating hearing how she used color and intentional creativity to not only rebuild her artistic expression but also reconnect the neural pathways in her brain. The idea of painting with her left hand to facilitate healing adds a deeply personal and neuroplastic element to her process. The impact of art therapy is something that’s becoming more recognized in psychological and emotional healing, and Elizabeth's story exemplifies how much potential it has. It's great to hear that she now shares this healing journey with others through art, helping others overcome their trauma as well. Visit her collection of art, or get in touch with her through her website at renewyourmindart.com.

Theater on the Verge is a new independent theater company based in Spokane, Washington that believes theater should be a visceral, personal experience—one that ignites conversation, inspires connection, and leaves a lasting impact. (To quote a favorite show, we’d rather be “nine people’s favorite thing than a hundred people’s ninth-favorite thing.”) Co-founders Troy Nickerson and Chris Jensen talk to us about what inspired them to start a new theater company and how they chose their first show. Their first performance "Every Brilliant Thing" runs February 27 - March 15 at the Hamilton Studio in Spokane. This one man show, starring Doug Dawson, is heart-wrenching, hilarious…one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression—and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop. For information about show times and to purchase tickets, visit theaterontheverge.com. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or know of someone who is, call 988 to get the help and support you need. It's free. It's confidential. And connects you with a trained crisis counselor.