Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Sullivan Fortner, winner of the inaugural Larry Bell Jazz Artist Award, talked with us about his career, his influences and his performances at The Gilmore. 

This week, Jessica kicks off her "Mimosas for Mothers" features with a look at the history of Mother's Day, plus details on the Mother's Day weekend Wine Sale.

Julie Bunke, Manager of Exhibits and Interatcive Experiences for the Museum gives ua a preview about this Summer exhibit.

McKenna Dole provide the update on events including the beginning of Kalamazoo Area Bike Week and Mother's Dy opportunities.

A preview of the 51st Stulberg International String Competition featuring a dozen young musicians at Western Michigan University's Dalton Center May 15-17 with guests Executive Director Garret Jones and Board President Janet Gower.

Chelsie Taylor from Vegan Kalamazoo talks about the fourth edition of the Vegan Challenge with 16 participating restaurants during the month of May.

Sara Bower from Miller Auditorium gives us a preview of a "Beetlejuice" weekend at Miller with performances and much more in store for fans!

Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth with a rundown of May events at the Library.

This week's topics include the Election Day ballot issue on waste collection, a long-awaited new fire truck about to be put into service and various upcoming events in Portage.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council brings us this week's big events in the Arts including The Gilmore Festival and more.

This week's topics include RFI scams, Kalamazoo Area Bike Week, Mental Health Awareness Month and foreign country visitors to the Sheriff's Department.

Senator Nesbitt's topics include the status of the State budget and a special election today to fill a vacant Senate seat.

Sam Weber, Western Michigan University grad and Grammy-nominated bassist, talked with us about his career and his upcoming appearance at The Gilmore.

Shanthi Appelo, Health and Wellness Expert at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, shares the foraging basics, safety must-knows and ways to cook morels.

Dr. Dedrick Martin, Superintendent at KRESA, talks about the Special Education Millage proposal to support mandated Special Education services in Kalamazoo County School Districts.

Senator McCann updates the budget process in Lansing plus the passage of the Memorial Highway Naming bill and proposed changes in Amber Alerts in Michigan.

Major Ramona Arthur, Administrator for Business from The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Adult Rehabilitation Center and oversees all eight west Michigan Salvation Army thrift stores, explains the 5 for $5 sale 

Julie Harning from the Bronson Neuroscience Centers in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, talks about stroke symptoms and "min-strokes" in this Bronson Health Chat.

Nick Nerbonne from Travel Michigan joined us as  "Pure Michigan" the state’s travel brand, is celebrating Governor Whitmer’s official proclamation of May as "Pure Michigan Month", marking the  20th anniversary of the campaign,

Pierre Van Der Westhuizen, Artistic and Executive Director of The Gilmore, talks about the history of the festival and some of the events happening this year,

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo shares details on Art Hop, The Gilmore and other top events for the first weekend of May.

Seth Abramson, Jazz Director of The Gilmore Festival talks about all of the jazz concerts happening at the festival.

Charles Heidelberg, KVCC's Director of Recruitment and Outreach, talked with us about Summer classes, how to register and how to get help if needed.

Jessica shares the recipe for a refreshing and different Cinco de Mayo beverage and promotes her upcoming Margaritas for Moms for Mother's Day.

This week, the Sheriff's topics include Fentanyl Awareness Day, an update on the water issues at the County Jail plus the increasing medication needs of inmates there and an upcoming Employee of the Month award.

This week, a fundraiser in connection with a High School soccer match between Northern and Central, the Farmers Market opening this weekend, a special Celery Flats event and the May 5th ballot issue on trash collection.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council give us the weekly schedule of events in the Arts, including the Gilmore Festival opening and May Art Hop

Rachel Roberts, Executive Director Director for Early Childhood programs talks about how the programs get kids ready for lifelong learning in the classroom.

Sara Bower joined us from Miller Auditorium with details on the upcoming performances of "Beetlejuice" and a number of community partnerships which will be part of the tour stop.

Ceci Vollbrecht talked with us about the Science Night she is hosting for kids from 6-8pm Tuesday, May 5 at Kalamazoo College's Dow Science center.

Hector Quemada, chair of the Kalamazoo Valley CROP Hunger Walk Committee, shared details of the Sunday, May 3rd walk to raise funds to fight hunger.

Dave Haas and Rick Berner from the Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society joined the show to talk about the 65th Kalamazoo Rock, Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show.

Dr. Michael Burgess, Communities United for Smart Policy advisor, discusses newly released date on how Michigan voters view childhood vaccines.

Thoughts on your mental health as a new business week begins from James White from Alpha Taurus Consulting.

Daniele Crevier from St. Joseph Today talks about Antiques on the Bluff, the Farmers Market and St. Joe Lighthouse tours.

In her series on tequila and Cinco de Mayo, Jessica shares interesting history of the creation of the Margarita.

Discover Kalamazoo's McKenna Dole shares details of events including the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon.

Julie Stotz-Ghosh from the KVCC Faculty talks about the expo and mural unveiling at the Downtown Kalamazoo Arcadia Commons Campus.

Dan Mason, who plays Maxie Dean in the musical production, joined us to talk about his role and differences between the music production and the cult classic movie.

This week, the City Manager talks Earth Day and Arbor Day events this week, City Council work on the new budget and other upcoming events on the City calendar.

This week, Sheriff Fuller discusses the drinking water situation at the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department and Jail, the latest on a "phishing" scam, the records management system at the Department and some thoughts on free speech.

Mackenzie Hatfield, Volunteer Coordinator, talks about the Air Zoo's volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Week.

City of Kalamazoo Communications Manager Michael Smith gives us a rundown from the Monday night Kalamazoo City Commission meeting.

Walishya White, owner and director of Kiddie Time Childcare Center in Flint joined us from the rally to talk about Capitol Day and what they are here to talk with their lawmakers about!

Race Director Carrie Drake joined us to provide an update of information leading up the events of April 25-26.

Anthony Forlini, currently Macomb County Clerk, discusses his likely November opponent, Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, his campaign and the current state of affairs in the Secretary of State's office.

Tonya Collins, newly-named Philanthropy Director for Major Gifts with Centrica Care Navigators, discusses her role, what people need to know about hospice and ways they can support thru gifts and volunteering.

James White from Alpha Taurus Consulting discusses how businesses should pay closer attention to how they're pricing their product or service.

Linda Hart, Director of the Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, talked with us about the upcoming Tulip Time Festival and other Spring happenings.

Conference speaker Leslie Youngblood visited with us about her presentation and details on the Tuesday 4/21 afternoon event/