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Opportunities: Poetry Workshops; Critique Groups; Calls for Submissions; Contests; Fellowships etc

In Klamath Falls Saturday July 28:   Free Literary Elements in Songwriting Workshop Klamath County Library, 126 S. Third St. Klamath Falls, OR Performance by Laura Gibson and workshop students at 4:30p.m. Free and open to the public. Portland singer and song writer Laura Gib... Read more

Playful Presence: Interview with a Multidisciplinary Artist

Airs at: Mon, 09/18/2023 at 11:00pm - Tue, 09/19/2023 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Playful Presence
Taj talks with EJ Huerta, a playwright, mask maker, improviser, and actor based in Santa Barbara, California. The conversation covers the creative process, using pauses, dealing with creative blocks, how structure helps creativity, and what it's like to be a Brit in the US ... Read more

Radio Lost and Found on 09/14/23

Airs at: Thu, 09/14/2023 at 10:00pm - Fri, 09/15/2023 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Radio Lost and Found
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Walt Curtis Tribute

Airs at: Mon, 09/18/2023 at 11:00pm - Tue, 09/19/2023 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Gremlin Time
Tonight we honor the passing of long time KBOO on air host Walt Curtis of The Talking Earth. Ten years ago I brought Walt into the studio to record him reading a story by Jack London called Hobos That Pass In The Night. About London's own years riding the rails looking for ... Read more

Previewing the 7th Annual Portland Writers Picnic

Airs at: Wed, 09/06/2023 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
The 7th Annual Portland Writers Picnic takes place this Sunday, September 10th from 11am to 4pm at Laurelhurst Park. And if you’re a writer, in or around Portland, you’re invited! Families, too.  We’re fortunate to have three of the picnic organizers, and members-in-good-s... Read more

Radio Lost and Found on 08/10/23

Airs at: Thu, 08/10/2023 at 10:00pm - Fri, 08/11/2023 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Radio Lost and Found
A brand spankin' new episode of Radio Lost & Found! Hope you like the show! Refresh this page frequently to see the playlist populate with new songs while listening live! Read more

Folk Espresso - Friends and Strangers

Airs at: Mon, 08/14/2023 at 5:30am - 7:00am
Produced for:  Folk Espresso
Join host Jonathan Lay for songs and tunes on the theme of friends and strangers. It's a rich blend of select folk music, carefully prepared and served up to invigorate your day. Artists in this episode include: Terri Grayum & Gwen Thomas; John Gorka; Jon Bartlett & Rika R... Read more

Open The Door(s) PT 1

Airs at: Tue, 08/01/2023 at 3:00am - 5:30am
Produced for:  Vinyl Pajama Party
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Radio Lost and Found on 07/27/23

Airs at: Thu, 07/27/2023 at 10:00pm - Fri, 07/28/2023 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Radio Lost and Found
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Music and Crazy Poolside Fun

Airs at: Mon, 07/17/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The Monday Sampler
The weather today may have started as a normal "Portland Summer": 70 degrees and high over cast. But, Fortunato uses Radio Magic to give listeners a Music & Comedy filled show broadcasting on a hot sunny day, poolside at the KBOO Neighborhood Swiming Pool (donated by Mr & M... Read more