(Portland, Ore.) April 30, 2009 – Humanities scholars will converge on Portland State University May 14-16, 2009, for the inaugural “Understanding Sustainability: Perspectives from the Humanities.”
This national event will consider the cultures, histories, values and imaginations at stake in “sustainability.” Carolyn Merchant, author and professor of environmental history, philosophy, and ethics at the University of [...]
The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers tips on how to fight germs by scrubbing.
You can help to stop the spread of swine flu. Just as for any flu or
cold, one countermeasure is simple: Wash your hands. As they say, an
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
According to a recent The Old Farmer’s Almanac article, [...]
The Milk Carton Boat Races are coming back to Portland and families and individuals interested in racing are invited to a free milk carton boat building class hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon. Led by veteran milk carton boat builders from the Portland Rose Festival, potential racers will learn tips and tricks for building [...]
Who: Artist Wyland to create world’s largest painting of planet Earth for Earth Day
What: Artist Wyland will paint a three-acre image of the planet earth in a 24-hour span on the top of the Long Beach Convention Center for Earth Day.
Where: Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Who: Artist [...]
On this beautiful sunny Monday afternoon, I encourage everyone to get outside! But first check out www.sustainableshift.org
The American Center for Sustainability is getting geared up for their 2009 Plant Project. With over 75,000 seeds sown and 10,000 to transplant and sell to the public, the ACS needs volunteers to help get the project off and [...]
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Last night at the Crystal Ballroom local Portland band, Blitzen Trapper performed for a sold out audience. Opening for the Seattle-based band, Fleet Foxes, Blitzen Trapper keep the vibe (and the rubbery floor) rockin’ the whole night.
There is nothing like seeing a local band succeed and from the looks of it Blitzen Trapper is [...]
LECTURE: Author Kim Stanley Robinson to discuss “Climate Change and the Pursuit of Happiness”
WHAT: Kim Stanley Robinson, award-winning science fiction author, will speak on “Climate Change and the Pursuit of Happiness.” The lecture will focus on the benefits of shifting away from a “high carbon-burn lifestyle” to a permaculture model. Robinson will also discuss some [...]
Tell in|ur what you think about Washington residents and their “dirty” deeds.
Corey Miller, one of the most sought after tattoo artists in the world, will be an honored guest and speaker at Oregon Ink, the first ever tattoo convention in the state of Oregon.
Oregon Ink will be held at Lane Events Center between 2-10 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009, 12-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, [...]
Text by Nino Marchetti | Photograph courtsey of Powerstick.com
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