Community Grooves - Sept. - Time-Based Arts Festival, Hispanic Heritage Festival

On September's Community Grooves program, we preview the Time Based Art Festival and start of Hispanic Heritage month. Guests are Erin Boberg Doughton from PICA (Portland Institute for Contemporary Art) and Antonio Sonera of the Miracle Theater (Centro Milagro).

http://www.pica.org/tba/

http://www.milagro.org/

Behind the Screen, Homegrown DocFest

KBOO has a new program, “Behind the Screen”, about the independent film scene in the Portland area.

I am glad to be joining the “cast” as one of the co-producers and co-hosts. Behind the Screen will air on the 4th week of the month 11:30-12noon, premiering this Thursday. You can tune in at 90.7FM in Portland or online at www.kboo.fm

This week’s program includes a segment about NW Documentary’s summer Homegrown DocFest. Student works, including an audio piece I did, will premiere at the Mission Theater on Friday night.www.nwdocumentary.org.

You are invited to a glimpse behind the screen < >

Community Grooves 8/7 - Our United VIllages, India Cultural Association

The Community Grooves program features diverse community associations and upcoming cultural events.

On Friday August 7th at 11:30 am, I am joined in the studio by: Vanessa Patterson and Kate Erickson, Community outreach team from Our United Villages - www.ourunitedvillages.org

and

Jaisen Mody - President, India Cultural Association, Portland - www.icaportland.org

We learn more about these associations and upcoming events - including the Intercultural Community Gathering on 8/15 and India Festival on 8/16.

The program airs on the 1st Friday of the month at 11:30am-12noon PST, and is broadcast on KBOO Portland 90.7 and via kboo.fm.

Community Grooves - 7/3 - Oregon Country Fair, Oregon Recreation and Parks Association

The Community Grooves program airs this Friday 7/3 at 11-11:30am (special time), and will feature a discussion with Marcus Hinz, new Executive Director, and Charlie Ruff, Operations Manager of the Oregon Country Fair, as well as Amanda Rich, Executive Director of the Oregon Recreation and Parks Association.

KBOO Portland 90.7FM

http://kboo.fm

Community Grooves on KBOO now on 1st Fridays

I am delighted that KBOO has chosen the Community Grooves program to be included in its regular public affairs lineup. http://kboo.fm

In this program, I feature diverse community organizations and cultural events, airing on the 1st Fridays of the month from 11:30am-12noon. 

Waterfront Blues Festival

KBOO is broadcasting live from the 22nd annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland this weekend. I am excited to be announcing/co-hosting the radio broadcast on Saturday, the 4^th ofJuly from 6:30-10pm Pacific Time (just before the fireworks!)

The 2nd largest blues festivals in the country, this event is a major fundraiser (foodraiser) for the Oregon Food Bank. www.waterfrontbluesfest.com

You can tune in on 90.7 FM in Portland or via the web at kboo.fm from anywhere~ 

Community Grooves on KBOO - Friday 11:30am - Pride, Juneteenth

I will be hosting a "Community Grooves" program on KBOO this Friday at 11:30am.

Guests are: 

Pride NW Board President Debra Porta; and 

Chair of Juneteenth (Emancipation Proclamation Celebration) PDX Committee, Doris Rush 

We will talk about these upcoming events, their background, and significance.

www.nwpride.org

www.juneteenthpdx.org

You are invited to tune in at KBOO Portland 90.7 or online at kboo.fm.

Gospel Music Workshop "Come as You Are" Musical - Sunday

The Portland/Vancouver Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America presents the “Come as You Are” Musical on Sunday.

This is an open invitational for singers, dancers, and other performing artists...

I very recently joined the GMWA PVC choir and feel blessed that they are welcoming me to sing with them! 

The event is free, with donations accepted, and will be from 6-9pm at the Bethesda Christian Church at 109 N. Emerson (Vancouver Ave./Emerson) in Portland

"More Talk Radio" on KBOO - Monday 5/25

I will be guest hosting KBOO's "More Talk Radio" Monday 5/25 8-9am PT. The focus is National Missing Children Day, along with a Memorial Day theme.

This is a live call-in show broadcasting on KBOO Portland 90.7, and online at kboo.fm.

KWVA anniversary party - Friday @ WOW Hall

KWVA (University of Oregon based radio station) is celebrating its 16th anniversary on Friday at WOW Hall. The event is free to U of O students and KWVA members. Otherwise = $5.

www.wowhall.org/events

KBOO Community Calendar

For information on events, you can check the KBOO Community Calendar at

kboo.fm/communitycalendar. These segments also air several times a day on KBOO 90.7 Portland, Corvallis 100.7, Hood River 91.9.

MC Natalie B. now on KBOO Portland

I am now in Portland taking multimedia classes and such (as a lifelong learner...), so not in Eugene to host "Community Grooves". 

Thank you to Eugene, UO, KWVA, guests, and listeners for your/their support!

In Portland, I have started producing/narrating the on air weekend Community Calendar segments for KBOO (one of the oldest community radio stations in the country); and will be hosting public affairs programming. 

kboo.fm

Stay tuned for more information~

Frau DJ Mandy hosting today

Frau DJ Mandy will be hosting today's program, playing hip German music~

Thursday's guest - Pilar French

On Thursday 3/19, singer-songwriter-guitarist Pilar French will join me by phone. Based in Portland, she and her band are playing near Lane County (Yachats) next Saturday, and are recording their 2nd album. I happily 'discovered' Pilar during the GirlsRock series. Her music is "intelrocktual"!

www.myspace.com/pilarfrench

Ophelia's Place and Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

On Thursday, representatives from 2 organizations will join the radio program and preview upcoming events:

Ophelia's Place, a non profit organization committed to helping girls make healthy life choices 

www.opheliasplace.net

and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, celebrating their 75th Birthday!

http://uoma.uoregon.edu

First Friday ArtWalk in Eugene

I am delighted to be hosting the ArtWalk in Eugene this Friday.

The Lane Arts Council ArtWalk Coordinator will preview the tour on the "Community Grooves"radio program today, with DJ Mandy guest hosting.

www.lanearts.org/communityarts/firstfriday

UO Music and Dance department concert

A representative of the University of Oregon Music and Dance department will join the program today to preview the upcoming (Sunday 3/1) "President's concert" at the Hult Center, featuring the University's top ensembles, including the University Symphony, University Singers, and Repertory Dance Company.

We will also talk about new additions in the Music building.

www.music1.uoregon.edu

Black history month and Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo

Today's main program theme is Black History month celebration. Thomas Mapfumo will be joining part of the program by phone. Mr. Mapfumo, nicknamed the "Lion of Zimbabwe" is a world reknown musician, activist, and creator of Chimurenga music. He is performing at WOW Hall on Friday.

www.myspace.com/thomasmapfumoandtheblacksunlimited

Dj Mandy covering tomorrow; Film festival follow up

I am out of town, and DJ Mandy will fill in tomorrow 12noon-1pm, following her Music from Around the World show. She'll likely play some hip German music~

Following up on last week's guests/features...I have seen a few screenings at the Portland International Film Festival and the Cascade Festival of African Film, and appreciated each one - e.g. audiovisually and mentally stimulating. The festivals comprise a diversity of cultures, languages, scenery, and themes - worth checking out. 

Film Festivals - International and African Film

The Director of the Portland International Film Festival and a representative of the Cascade Festival of African Film will join the program tomorrow (Thursday) to preview the festivals opening this weekend, and continuing over the next few weeks.

PIFF is the largest film event in Oregon, and the Cascade Festival is the longest running African film festival in the US. 

What an enriching arts and cultural opportunity!

www.nwfilm.org/festivals

www.africanfilmfestival.org

Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) on Thursday's program

I am delighted that Amy Ray will call in live during Thursday's program. In addition to being part of the popular, longstanding Indigo Girls duo, Amy has a history of supporting causes and emerging musicians (e.g. via the record label that she created). Amy is performing at WOW Hall on 2/2 and in Portland the following day.

Also, joining me in the studio will be representatives from the Lane Interfaith Alliance, previewing their Season for Non-Violence. www.laneinterfaithalliance.org

You are invited to stay tuned for discussion, music (from Amy Ray's newest CD), and ticket giveaways for the show!

Thursday's radio themes/guests - Yoga Day and Chinese New Year

On Thursday Jan. 22, a representative from the national Yoga Alliance will talk about Yoga Day USA, which occurs this Saturday nationwide. 

www.yogadayusa.org

Also, Professor Douglas Blandy of the Univ. of Oregon's Center for Community Arts and Cultural Policy, will preview the "Expressions of China" photo exhibit opening next week as the Chinese New Year begins. 

http://ccacp.uoregon.edu

http://calendar.uoregon.edu

Weekend cultural/community events

Sat. 1/17 6-9pm - Japan Night - UO EMU Ballroom

Sat. 1/17 4pm "40 Days and 1001 Nights" Film showing - UO School of Law - www.medge.org

Sat. 1/17 and Sun 1/8 - Winter Folk Festival - Florence, OR - www.winterfolkfestival.org

Mon 1/19 - MLK Celebration - Hult Center - www.hultcenter.org

Today's guest - Tamalyn Dallal in Eugene debut

Tamalyn Dallal has performed and taught bellydancing in 38 countries. She recently produced a "40 Days and 1001 Nights" book/CD/DVD, documenting her travels in 5 Muslim countries. Tamalyn is making her Eugene debut at the Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene show on Friday night, and will be showing the film on Saturday.

www.medge.org

www.40daysand1001nights.com.

1st show of 2009 - Thurs Jan.8th -with filmmaker guest

On the 1st program of 2009 (Thurs Jan. 8th), I'll play music related to the new year, and preview upcoming events in the area. You are welcome to call in and share your thoughts about 2008, 2009, or this program. The studio line is (541) 346-0645.

Midway into the show, award-winning animated filmmaker Joanna Priestley will be joining the program by phone. Joanna is hosting DIVA's OpenLens Festival (including a screening of her films) this weekend in Eugene.

www.diva.org

www.primopix.com

Well wishes to all in 2009!

2008 Guests

I will be posting summary info about radio guests from 2008