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"The Creatively Engaging" Podcast

"The Creatively Engaging" Podcast

Storytellers and Thought Leaders creatively engaging in their communities.

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Feb. 17, 2023

"The Piano Phase Project - Summertime"

A fun episode with the Piano Phase Project duo, Monika and Anna. Our discussion focuses on their latest Piano Phase documentary based on Gershwin’s Summertime piece. The added performance collaborator is the wonderful Marija, a contemporary clown, from Performing for …

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Jan. 24, 2023

Audio Artist - David Greenberger - "The Letters"

In the follow-up to the March 2022 episode with David, I share a remarkable story of letters, happenstance, and connection. It's a shorter episode focusing on a single event. Enjoy.

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Dec. 19, 2022

Dying for Attention - Author - Susan MacLeod

An honest and open conversation with Artist, Author, and Cartoonist Susan MacLeod about her graphic memoir, "Dying for Attention". A journey of caregiving and support through the long-term care system.

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Oct. 13, 2022

"#22 - The Creatively Engaging - Erika"

Interview with the CEO of New Dawn Enterprises, Erika Shea. New Dawn is Canada's longest-running Social Development Organization. Our discussion focuses on the inspiring Eltuek Arts Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

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June 28, 2022

#21 - The Creatively Engaging - John

John Spiak, Director/Chief Curator of Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, California is my guest for episode #21. Join us for an inspiring conversation exploring social practice, artist residencies, community building, and innovation during a time of Covid.

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May 25, 2022

" #20 - The Creatively Engaging - Beth"

A great chat with Producer / Director / Writer Beth Harrington. We talk about her recent works, "The Winding Stream – The Carters, The Cashes and The Course of Country Music", and the Grammy-nominated "Welcome to the Club – The …

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March 8, 2022

#19 - The Creatively Engaging - David

Today's guest is David Greenberger, a New York State-based artist. A prolific creative in visual art, story, spoken word, music, and performance. Today's episode traces David's career from his early days within the Duplex Nursing home to his latest project, …

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Feb. 16, 2022

#18 - The Creatively Engaging - Beth - Pt 1

Welcome to my "unexpected" episode with independent filmmaker Beth Harrington. "Unexpected" in the sense that I originally planned to interview Beth so that I could secure maybe one or two soundbites to use in my upcoming March podcast about the …

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Dec. 17, 2021

#17 - The Creatively Engaging - Monika & Anna

A fascinating conversation with two amazing artists, Monika Mašanauskaitė and Anna Szałucka. Hear about their Piano Phase project in the MO Museum in Lithuania in the summer of 2021.

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Nov. 22, 2021

"#16 - The Creatively Engaging - Terry"

Join us for a great conversation with CEO of BC Care Providers, Terry Lake.

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Oct. 25, 2021

"#15 - The Creatively Engaging - Magdalena"

The fantastic conversation with the excellent Magdalena. A Scotland-based Creative Collaborator, Director, Consultant, and Teacher. Magdalena has been working creatively with people living with dementia for over 20 years. She uses physical theatre and a cross-arts approach to create highly …

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Sept. 30, 2021

"#14 - The Creatively Engaging - Jay"

A great interview with Jay Berman. Writer, Reporter, Journalist, City Editor. Jay shares an amazing selection of stories from his career.

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Episode #17 - Monika & Anna - Piano Phase

YOU CAN BE A PART OF THE CHANGE! Our ultimate goal is creating musical installations in contemporary settings where two pianists perform together, giving the audience an insight into the new format of classical music concerts. We want to give the…