Artful Connections Along the Streetcar
An initiative of the KC Studio Marketing Department, presented by Arvest Bank, sponsored by Tivol and hosted by Michael Mackie
Step aboard for candid conversations with Kansas City’s arts and civic leaders. Explore how the Streetcar and the upcoming World Cup are transforming the cultural landscape – stop by stop, organization by organization. This monthly arts podcast series will provide valuable insights into how public transit and international events are shaping cultural expression and events in the heart of the city.
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Episode 5: Conversation with Julián Zugazagoitia, CEO & President The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Host Michael Mackie sits down with Julián Zugazagoitia, CEO & President of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to discuss the expansion of the Museum with a new wing on the west end of their campus, with expanded spaces for education, performance, events and dining and which would be the biggest investment in arts in Kansas City.
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Episode 4: Conversation with Rick Truman, President and CEO of The Folly Theater
Host Michael Mackie sits down with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar, to discuss the October 24th opening of the extension to the Plaza, the 2026 opening of the River Market Streetcar extension and the impact of the Streetcar for residents, arts lovers and visitors to the area including during the World Cup 2026.
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Episode 3: Conversation with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar
Host Michael Mackie sits down with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar, to discuss the October 24th opening of the extension to the Plaza, the 2026 opening of the River Market Streetcar extension and the impact of the Streetcar for residents, arts lovers and visitors to the area including during the World Cup 2026.
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Episode 2: Conversation with Stacey Paine, President of Crown Center Redevelopment
Host Michael Mackie sits down with Stacey Paine, President of Crown Center Redevelopment, to discuss a variety of cultural arts activities and exhibits that have been showcased at Crown Center, the impact of the KC Streetcar and World Cup 2026 on visitors to Crown Center and what is coming up in the next year including Oktoberfest and the Hallmark Christmas Experience.
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Episode 1: Conversation with George Guastello, President of Union Station Kansas City
Host Michael Mackie sits down with George Guastello, President of Union Station Kansas City, to discuss a variety of cultural arts activities and exhibits that have been showcased at Union Station, which ones were his favorites, the impact of the KC Streetcar and World Cup for residents and for visitors at Union Station and what is coming up for 2026 including during the World Cup.