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Guest: Kajsa Thuresson-Frary, VP, Education at McCallum Theatre
Episode 15 • 22nd July 2024 • Big Conversations, Little Bar • Mutual Broadcasting System LLC
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Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for the captivating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar that closes out our fourth season, recorded live at Skip Paige’s Little Bar and presented by the McCallum Theatre. This week’s featured guest is Kajsa Thuresson-Frary, Vice President of Education, whose remarkable three-decade career evolved from development to pioneering transformative education programs at the McCallum Theatre. Learn about her journey from Sweden to the Coachella Valley, where she met her husband and raised a family, and profoundly impacted local educators and students. Abi Carter, winner of the 2024 American Idol from Indio was a five-time finalist in the Open Call Talent Project, one of the McCallum initiatives. Dive into an enriching conversation that showcases the power of arts education and its lasting impact on young talents. Don't miss this exciting episode!

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