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Review of "The Road," now open (Nov. 25)

The RoadDirector: John HillcoatWith: Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, Molly Parker, et al.The post-apocalypse movie is a genre within itself, and goes back years. The World, The Flesh and the Devil; The Omega Man; Mad Max, etc. Despite it... Read more

Pics of Linda Meanus and Trish Jordan

On Thursday, March 10, the 54th anniversary of the flooding of Celilo Falls by the United States government through the Corps of Engineers, Tillicum Wawa: Voices of the People interviewed Linda Meanus, grandaughter of the fishing chief Tommy Thompson, and Linda Meanus f... Read more

The World and US Social Forums: A Better World Is Possible!

KBOO staff and board have endorsed the US Social Forum. The WSF/USSF is an expression of the people's struggles to advance alternatives to the world-as-we-know-it. Since its first convening in 2001 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, it has captured the imagination of all who have ... Read more

CLR James

Born in Trinidad in 1901, CLR James was a leftist writer and social theorist until his death in 1989. In the 1930s, he worked for West Indian Independence, and moved to Britain, where he wrote a number of novels, and was the cricket reporter for the Manchester Guardian... Read more

Promises Made--That Will be Kept

Promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep. When I ran for the KBOO Board in 2000, and recently was voted unanimously to serve on the present KBOO Board, I made promises that I intended and still intend to keep. My platform then in 2000 was the same as the recent one ... Read more

9/29-30 Portland Taiko, Making Waves

KBOO is a proud sponsor of Portland Taiko's Making Waves, 9/29-30 at PSU's Lincoln Hall Rhythm, melody, and movement are woven together into an exhilarating musical experience. Combining traditional and contemporary compositions and choreography, Portland taiko takes a... Read more

Assimulation

Assimulation: The process whereby a minority group gradually adopts the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture. Drugs, alcohol, etc. Need there be more said? Act the part we choose while understanding the end result. Read more

Announcements 4-7-11

Are you looking for housing? If so, join the Housing Seekers’ Circle provided by the Native American Rehabilitation Association. You’ll learn about housing options, subsidized housing, long term housing, reasonable accommodations, and new opportunities. The Housing Seeke... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library June 8, 2015

Blades, Michelle ATARAXIA Midnight Special Alt Rock Dommengang Everybody's Boogie Thrill Jockey Alt Rock Flesh World The Wild Animals In My Life Iron Lung Alt Rock ... Read more

Gay Pride on KBOO

June is Gay Pride Month & many KBOO programs will highlight or feature LGBTQ topics. Look for KBOO's June Program Guide for details. Portland Pride is June 14 & 15, with the Parade happening Sunday morning, kicking off from W. Burnside and S. Broadway. Read more