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Celebrating the Longest Night, and the Return of the Light

 So we've made it around the Sun, one more time.  The longest night of the year comes next week-- Winter Solstice is Tuesday, the 21st, with the Sun going into Capricorn at 3:38 PM, Pacific Time.  This is one of the eight turning points of the pagan year.  The last was Samh... Read more

JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON

PORTLAND'S TREASURED COMPOSER/SINGER/PIANIST/SONGWRITERDAVE FRISHBERG,THOUGHT OF AS THE POET LAUREATE OF BASEBALL SONGS,IS OUR GUEST TODAY FOR THISFIFTH ANNUAL BASEBALL AND JAZZ KBOO SPECIAL -MAKE THAT "EXTRA SPECIAL"-  FOR DAVE'S GIANT CONTRIBUTIONSTO JAZZ MUSIC. Read more

D.I.Y. Sports Nutrition Resources

 (Resources from Monica Hunsberger, registered dietician and member of the Oregon Dietetic Association) Make your own Bars http://www.roadcycler.com/2007/10/screw-powerbar-make-your-own-energy-bar/ Make your own Gatorade http://dailyrunningtips.com/sports-nutrition/formula-h... Read more

Research proves underwriting works

 WBUR finds ROI for stores in underwriting Published in Current, Aug. 29, 2011 By Karen Everhart Looking to expand the pool of companies that place underwriting spots on public radio stations, Boston’s WBUR unveiled results from its first-ever study demonstrating that sponso... Read more

119--CALL--Interested in reader(performer)/musician duo live opening night?

Hey brave reader/performers & musicians.Something of an open mic is available between the end of the cabaret and 10p on opening night, Aug 27.Jessie Isaac is going to be playing flute to two different reader/performers (and is available for more) but also want to throw this... Read more

Open Meetings Law

At the December board meeting, volunteers raised concern that I am not familiar with the laws regarding open meetings.  It was suggested that the board look to ORS Chapter 192.610-192.690.   http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/192.html   However, as I have communicated to some ... Read more

Audio Archive Problems?

What has happened to the "Auto-magic" audio Archiving ? So it runs up to "Lounge World" and 16 minutes into "The Vinyl Pajama Party" 0n 7/2/2013. After that- POOF ! no more! So...whats up with that? Read more

Bread and Roses May 8 Show: Mother's Day - Who, What, Where, When & Why

Bridget B. here and I might get a little deep for a minute or two so hang in there with me.  I'm hosting the next edition of Bread and Roses this Friday, May 8 from 6pm - 7pm and given that it falls on the day of celebration in some countries and will precede Mother's Day h... Read more

Mickey Hart Band

KBOO is a proud sponsor for the Mickey Hart Band   Mickey Hart Band to Perform at Aladdin Theatre in Portland, OR on December 2nd Hart is donating 100% of the ticketing fees from tickets sold on MickeyHart.net to Music Therapy. Smithsonian Folkways Release Mickey Hart Col... Read more

Mobilizing While the Time is Right

This has been an incredible week! In Portland, within a half and hour after the polls closed on Tuesday, voters began loudly celebrating the election of Barak Obama. As a 42 year old woman, I can say that I have never seen an election night like this. With cars honking, peo... Read more