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A rant, and some reviews of opening films

First, a rant.  I’m not sure I could give a coherent definition of a “chick flick” or even identify one if asked.  Sure, there is Sex and the City (will women really buy shoes that cost more than a month’s rent?), and anything starring Hugh Grant, but the term is too neb... Read more

Better Living Home Garden and Lifestyle Show March 22 - 24, 2013

Better Living Home Garden & Lifestyle Show                                                           Compare, shop, try and buy - sustainable products for your home and garden, eco-chic fashion, electric vehicles, and cutting-edge green technologies. Get tips from expe... Read more

So what's this membership blog for anyway?

I'd really like to know.  Specifically, what would encourage you to come back repeatedly?  What do KBOO members (and potential members) want to read about at the Membership Director's blog?  Calendar of internal events / meetings relevant to members? Links to minutes from ... Read more

Pammela Springfield of Cannibals

We’ve seen her all over town, at plenty of openings. She’s not the kind of person you forget. PDXart had the occasional photo of her posted, yet when I searched through its pages, I could no longer find her. Pammela Springfield opened a place called Cannibals awhile back,... Read more

Dinner for Schmucks review

Dinner for Schmucks Director: Jay Roach With: Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Stephanie Szostak, Jemaine Clement, Zach Galifianakis, Lucy Punch, etc. Where to begin?  I know.  My memory ain’t what it used to be.  I recalled that I wasn’t so fond of the French original, titled Th... Read more

Joining the Pastures of Plenty Wednesday Morning

Join me on Pastures of Plenty 3rd WEdnesdays 5:30 to 7am My show will consist of about 30% contemporary folk legends. Music from Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Tom Paxton, Pete Seeger, Tom Rush, Peter Paul and Mary, Gordon Lightfoot and early Joni Mitchell are just a fast scra... Read more

Battle: Los Angeles, now playing

Battle: Los Angeles Director: Jonathan Liebesman With: Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, etc. I suppose it’s okay for a movie to borrow from other sources, as original ideas seem to be at a premium these days.  (Recalling that mediocre artists borrow, and great artists s... Read more

Review of 9, opening today (9/9/09)

9 (Computer Animation)Director: Shane AckerVoices of: Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly, Crispin GloverThe reason that Pixar is the best at computer animated films is because they spend time and money on a script.  Others ... Read more

Native American community events/Team NARA at the Diabetes Walk and Bow and Arrow Oaks Park powwow

What a beautiful day to be out interviewing Team NARA Diabetes Walk participants! Sunday was gorgeous! I talked to Ruth Ann McGovern, nurse practititioner and Alison Goerl, registered dietition, who lead NARA's work on diabetes and who organized the walkers from NARA. I ... Read more

voice actors needed for Radio Theater -

Voice actors needed for radio theater... The Ubu Hour will be pre-recording scripts this week so if you are interested in participating, come down to KBOO and join in. No experience necessary... just an ability to read and a desire to perform in a radio theater show an... Read more