157. Annie Butler and Zach Schmieder on the Origins of BFF, Empowering vs. Gentrifying Local Communities, and What to Expect at This Year's Petfest

BFF Omaha, formerly known as Benson First Friday, is a nonprofit
arts organization whose mission is to build community through art
engagement. BFF started in June 2012, and was named the first
official Creative District in Nebraska in 2022. On today's show,
Michael Griffin is in conversation with Annie Butler, production
manager and the advocacy chair, and Petfest founder Zach
Schmieder about the annual showcase of local and national musical
acts within the Benson community.


Petfest 2023 is on August 19 at the Petshop Gallery in Benson.