Creative Aging Mid-South

Creative Aging Mid-South is about to enter its 10th year of providing creativity, community, and connection for older adults, and enriching their lives through the arts.

Kacky Walton was joined by Claire Rutkauskas, executive director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Slade Kyle, the organization’s new director of programs, to talk about the finale performance of its 2025-2026 Concert Series.

Creative Aging Mid-South Executive Director Claire Rutkauskas discusses a Concert Series performance by Sahku Sheti and the upcoming "Spring to Art 2026" event at Dixon Gallery & Gardens.

Kacky Walton is joined by Claire Rutkauskas, the new Executive Director of Creative Aging Mid-South, to talk about the next offering in their Concert Series: a special evening preview performance of the upcoming Theatre Memphis production, "Noises Off," on Wednesday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m.

Kacky Walton spoke with Christy Barzizza, executive director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Valentina Henao of the band Tropical Fusion about the group’s upcoming performance in the organization’s Concert Series on Wednesday, April 8, at the Kroc Center.

Kacky Walton talked with Christy Barzizza, Executive Director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Jeremy Schrader, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist with his band Big Barton. The seven-piece ensemble performs classic country and western music, taking audiences back to the golden era of Nashville’s WSM radio.

Kacky Walton spoke with Christy Barzizza, executive director of Creative Aging Mid-South, about two upcoming performances in the organization’s concert series.

Kacky Walton spoke with Christy Barzizza, Executive Director of Creative Aging Mid-South, about the first two performances of their popular concert series to kick off the new year.

Creative Aging Mid-South continues its Concert Series with the return of Collage Dance Collective in “Ballet Our Way” on Wednesday, November 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center.

Kacky Walton spoke with Claire Rutkauskas, Director of Programs for Creative Aging Mid-South, and introduced Christy Barzizza, the organization’s new Executive Director. We discussed the next two performances in Creative Aging’s popular concert series.