Zinta Aistars

Zinta Aistars is the creative director of Z Word, LLC. She is the producer and host of the weekly radio show, Art Beat, on WMUK. 

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How a Kalamazoo pharmacist becomes a creator of cosmetics


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Chefs of Southwest Michigan: Three to Watch


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A vacuum, a bucket, and Becky Kliss


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Hear Here puts compassion in print in Kalamazoo


Feature Story A sun lit rose at Walnut Hill Farm

Roses are blooming big business at Walnut Hill Farm


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The business of beekeeping in Southwest Michigan


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Exquisite Corpse: Art that's alive and kicking


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The beauty of the irregular, the bliss of slowing down


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Feature Story Cherri Emery owner of Cheri’s Chocol'art

The art of the chocolatier


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Bringing the best of the Middle East to the Midwest


Feature Story Amy and Diane

Winter is no time for hibernation for CSA farmers


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Kalamazoo Foods Market keeps it fresh through the winter


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Sawall Health Foods leads the way organically


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Serving up burgers with inspiration on the side


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Survival of the Fittest: Michigan News Agency


Feature Story Waterstreet Roaster Warren Taylor pours coffee beans into the roaster / Photos by Erik Holladay

The roast that brings in the customers


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Growing the local economy with locally grown food


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Tea Shop owner reads a bright future in tea leaves


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Dog mushing: It's not just a winter pastime