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October 2008 Web Report

October 2008 Web Report Marc de Giere, Web Assistant Website Roger upgraded our web hosting some time ago to a more dedicated machine and overall, the speed and performance of the website has improved and been more dependable. There have been a few remaining errors wit... Read more

You don't have to be a beekeeper to help honey bees.

Hope you had a chance to listen to the 12/12/12 Dirtbag show--it was the first annual beekeeping edition. Portland author Rosanna Mattingly was one of the guests. She talked about her new book, Honey-Maker: How the Honey Bee Worker Does What She Does. In the book she sug... Read more

Teabaggin'

So, in response to President Obama's stimulus plan and new budget, a handful of "spontaneous" conservative demonstrations have sprung up around the country. Billing themselves as "tea parties," these heartfelt outpourings of right-wing pathos are intended to channel the... Read more

Madness Radio: Dignity of Elders Carole Hayes Collier

Madness Radio: Dignity of Elders Carole Hayes Collier Why are nearly a third of all elders in nursing homes given anti-psychotic drugs, despite life threatening side effects? Are medications being used as chemical restraints? Can nursing homes be places of dignity -- or sh... Read more

KBOO has a 1:1 Match in November & December for New and Increased Donors!

KBOO currently has a 1:1 match for all new and increasing members. If you become a member at this time, or increase your donation over last year, your donation will be matched 1:1 by a group of generous donors and foundations up to $10,000. Consider becoming a monthly ... Read more

Rise When the Rooster Crows 12.18

Fiddle Tune (John Hartford, Live From the Mountain Stage) Travelin' John (Beth Wood, Beachcomber's Daughter) They'll Never Keep Us Down (Hazel Dickens, Hard Hitting Songs For Hard Hit People) Sissy Man (Josh White, Roots N Blues - The Retrospective: 1925-1950) Charlie He'... Read more

Update on the Roosevelt Oral History Project

As you may remember, KBOO was awarded funding from the Regional Arts & Culture Council for a collaborative project with Roosevelt High School. Six students have are participating in the project. Brooke Palmer, Ryan White, and I have been working weekly with the kids, and ... Read more

The Pulp Sampler, February 2nd, 10:30 pm

PULP DICTION IV – “The Pulp Sampler” February 2nd, 10:30 pm Brody Theater, 16 NW Broadway KBOO is a proud sponsor of “The Pulp Sampler”, six 10-minute plays presented by the Pulp Stage during the Fertile Ground Festival of New Works. Tickets are $15.00... Get $5.00 cash ba... Read more

Shutter Island and Happy Tears, open today (Feb. 19) and a short rant about "indie movies"

Shutter IslandDirector: Martin ScorseseWith: Lenoardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, etc.(This will be a no-spoiler review.)I had the opportunity to interview Dennis Lehane when he toured through... Read more

Tillicum Wawa 3-1-12

Tonight began a new format for us at Tillicum Wawa. The plan is to have Eugene and I alternate with Redwillow every other week. Tonight, Eugene and I talked about the John T. Williams memorial totem pole being raised in Seattle, and played the music that accompanied the vi... Read more