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Rob Meyer-Kukan is the owner of 7 Notes Natural Health. He is a musician and a licensed massage and sound therapist. What’s a sound therapist you ask? Rob joins Deb Polich, WEMU's "creative:impact" host, to enlighten us about this practice and the healing nature of sound.

James Parry Eyster – AKA Jason – knows Frank Porter Glazier – perhaps Chelsea, Michigan’s most prominent and notorious resident. In fact, Jason found Glazier’s life so fascinating, he was compelled to write a musical to tell the tale. Meet Jason and hear all about the drama and intrigue when he joins Deb Polich, WEMU's "creative impact" host.

50 years of Gemini! Twin brothers San and Laz Slomovits’ music, harmonizing voices, and fun memorable lyrics have captured the attention of children and families for five decades. What’s kept the brothers in the game and on the stage all these years? Find out when San and Laz join host Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact."

We’re going galactic on Cinema Chat this week! "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" opens in theaters this week. Additionally, find out more about "Wild Life." It’s the inspirational love-story of conservationist Kris Tomkins and how her relationship and retail brands have provided love and care to some of the worlds great landscapes. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, have all the movie news you need.

Jenn Cornell Queen is four months into her tenure as the executive director of the Ann Arbor Art Center (A2AC). At 114 years old, the Art Center is one of Ann Arbor’s oldest cultural institutions. How’s it going for its new leader? Find out when Jenn joins "creative:impact" host Deb Polich, and they talk about the past and future of this venerable organization.

The fear of public speaking, according to multiple media reports, is the number one fear of Americans! It’s even higher than the fear of death! Why? And what can be done about it? Eleni Kelakos is known as \“The Speaker Whisperer". She coaches people in all walks of life to speak in public with confidence. Join Deb Polich, your "creative impact" host, to meet Eleni and pick up a few stress-reducing public speaking tips.

The numbers are in, and they are big! The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its findings that the arts + creative industries added $1 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2021. Yes, that’s $1 trillion with a \“T\” or 4.4% of GDP. In Michigan, it’s $15.5 billion and 2.7% added to the economy. Does that mean the sector has recovered from COVID? Deb Polich, your "creative impact" host, meets up with Randy Cohen, VP of Research and Policy at Americans for the Arts. Together, they’l...

"creative:impact" is taking a walk to Chelsea – a Sculpture Walk that is. For almost 12 years, this public art and design program featuring sculptures by area artist has charmed residents and visitors alike as they walk the streets of Chelsea. Deb Polich, your "creative impact" host, meets up with Terris Ahrens, executive director of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, to learn more and take listeners on a virtual Sculpture Walk.

Jane Montero discovered her passion: teaching kids art and design. She didn’t just become a good teacher – she became a great art teacher. Just ask her students at Dexter’s Creekside Elementary and the National Art Education Association, who awarded Jane the National Outstanding Art Teacher of the Year – TWICE! Jane joins Deb Polich, your host, on this edition of "creative impact."

Flickering light and the clickety-clack of 24 frames of film per second running through a projector have kept projectionist Frank Uhle company for decades. Inside the booth high above the audience, he has been witness to Ann Arbor’s cinema culture since the 1980s. Join Deb Polich, your "creative:impact" host, to meet Frank and get a sneak preview of his new book "Cinema Ann Arbor" before it hits the stands in June.