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Movies opening June 18

Solitary Man Director: Brian Koppelman & David Levien With: Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Jenna Fischer, Danny DeVito, Mary-Louise Parker, Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg Despite the trite set-up and the workman-like directing, the film rises on the strength of the actin... Read more

Movie Talk: Links of Interest – a book review of THE BOOK OF GENESIS ILLUSTRATED BY R. CRUMB

 Here is a link to my review of the new R. Crumb comic book, his adaptation of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. The review appears here in the Vancouver Voice. Or, if you want to read a review with italics and illustrations, it is also to be found at my blog.  Read more

Mic Crenshaw's Afrikan Hiphop Caravan 2015 Journey

AHC 2015:   Baqi and I flew for what felt like a week. Portland to SFO, to JFK, to Istanbul, to Kilimanjaro, then  after finding out Baqi’s checked bag  didn’t make it we went on to catch a taxi the village of Embaseni, 35 minutes from Arusha. We stayed at the UAACC host... Read more

The end of the drive is within view

With less than 3 hours to go, we're now under $1500 away from our total Spring drive goal of $95,000.  This money comes from our listener-members and covers our basic operating expenses, which amount to $83 per hour or nearly $2000 / day. Join us by clicking here. Can't ... Read more

Sale/lease of Mt. Tabor Park is off the table

  Well, I am no longer pissed at the city. In fact, I want to thank Comm. Saltzman and PPR Director, Zari Santner for allowing mediation.  Mediation brought a better understanding of the issues that needed to be resolved at Mt. Tabor Park.  Mediation brought the principal ... Read more

Volunteers Keep KBOO Connected to Community!

KBOO brings the voices of our communities to the air with live broadcasts from celebrations, events, and cutting-edge lectures. Being able to respond to opportunities to broadcast from around town affords our listeners around the world the chance to be in touch with an ... Read more

Imagining the (climate) future

Imagining the future of the climate: Old Mole Variety Hour July 19, 2010: Today's show is about climate change and science fiction, and science fiction about climate change, but it is not about the illusion that climate change is itself science fiction. Let's put tha... Read more

Review of (Untitled), now showing at the Fox Tower

(Untitled)Director: Jonathan ParkerWith: Adam Goldberg, Marley Shelton, Eion Bailey, Lucy Punch, Zak Orth, Vinnie JonesEvery few years someone takes on the burden of satirizing avant-garde art and the fawning scene that supports it.  I guess each generation has to redisc... Read more

KBOO Community Meeting - January 26 at 1pm - Come and express your views!

KBOO LISTENERS, MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ~ Express yourselves! ~   Join us for a KBOO Community Meeting Saturday, January 26 1 - 4pm Liberty Hall, 311 N. Ivy Street, PortlandContact us for more informationToni - 503 231 8032 x206 Ani - 503 231 8032 x213 ... Read more

Corvallis Translator Update

Corvallis Listeners: We are aware of the issues with the Corvallis translator and are currently working to resolve the problem.We are sorry for any inconvenience this may be causing you and other loyal listeners in the Corvallis - Albany area. We hope to have the problem... Read more