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Review of "An Education," opening 11/6 at the Fox Tower

An Education (England)Director: Lone ScherfigWith: Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Cara Seymour, Olivia Williams, Dominic Cooper, Matthew BeardEngland felt the effects of World War II long after the war ended, in rationing, social conservatism and a lack ... Read more

Spinning at Hall of Records this Tuesday!

Sounds of a Revolution-a special night with the Seamstress of Sound at Hall of Records. Music from around the world. Read more

Hello KBOO!

It's so good to make your digital acquaintance! I'm Becky, and I'm finishing my first week here at KBOO as the development director. I'll be working closely with the staff to cultivate all variety of relationships: partnership, sponsorship, community. It's an incredible ... Read more

Lipstick & Dipstick make me laugh Out Loud!

It was a joy to interview Lipstick & Dipstick in the KBOO studios last week. We laughed alot. This duo has chemistry that cannot be denied! Their new book is hilarious!To hear their stories, enjoy their humor, and learn from their advice, catch them at these Portland are... Read more

flooding in Pakistan

For the Old Mole Variety Hour August 23, 2010. The well-read red has been reading about the floods in Pakistan, which UN officials have called the worst disaster in decades. But as is usual these days, this purportedly natural disaster has some very human causes, and the ... Read more

Tillicum Wawa show is promoting a drive for winter coats and boots for children K-12.

KBOO's own Tillicum Wawa show is promoting a drive for winter coats and boots for girls and boys age K-12. These children live on the snowy Pine Rdige Reservation. They have been trying to get people to stop selling alcohol near their reservation and it has been fruitle... Read more

Higher Reasoning Reggae Runnin's...

Saturday, January 30 at 12 am until 6 amwe rolling with a live acoustic session featuring Nubornfollowed by a looong set from the 2009 NW Reggae Sound System Clash ChampionSmall Axe Sound w/Selecta YT & MC Jaggayeah this the way we dweet! Read more

Quileute Tribe Seeks to Relocate Village

The Quileute Tribe of Wasthington State are introducing bills into congress to get their village moved. Here is a link to their video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYksWOoP9pU Here is a link to the Quileute tribal website: http://www.quileutenation.org/ Read more

Promote your business on The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, April 27 - May 3

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS! Get the word out about your business to KBOO listeners during our special broadcast of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. April 27 – May 3! Kermit Ruffins, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Delfeayo Marsalis, and many, many more! Learn more at ... Read more

obamarama

Many progressive commentators have observed that Barak Obama’s rhetoric and supporters seem quite progressive, but his policies and record are much less so. Responding to Obama’s speech last week on race in America, Steven Pitts in The Black Commentator observes thatthe... Read more