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Chris Funk - Guest Blogger

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - Each month, The Decmberists' Chris Funk will be sharing his thoughts and observations with us, deep, musical, and otherwise. And don't miss Chris with Black Prairie Wednesday afternoon (9/8) at 3:30 PM on KINK.fm.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Friday, September 4, 2010 - Late summer. Fall is SO in the air. But don't you agree? We have had two of the most spectacular days of the summer, so far! Wow. Here's to more of the same.

LISTEN: New Coldplay

Friday, September 3, 2010 - Coldplay are working on a new album! Check out a potential and new song.

Summer Fades, Fall Art Season Blooms

Thursday, September 2, 2010 - A Portland favorite! People of all ages enjoy the summer sounds of the Oregon Symphony at the annual free outdoor concert.

READ: Zero History

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - Late Tuesday evening as I do a few household tasks in the near-dark. I am thinking all of Portland is feeling this: an arrival of another season. 7:30 PM, dark skies, and early fall is dropping from the trees. By an incredible good fortune, I have been saving the best late summer read for almost last. Enter, stage right: William Gibson.

Portland Farmers Market Discoveries

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - A rainy couple of days, so all my thoughts turn to the tomatoes that are NOT ripening in my yard, but that seem to be happily, plentiful at the Farmers Markets. Plus lots of great veggies for a warming soup on these cooler summer days.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Friday, August 27, 2010 - The last weekend of August! WHAT?!!!? All hands on deck.

READ: Joyride

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - Where did summer go? We are hurtling toward fall and passing through only a few more heat waves. For cyclists, these warm and gorgeous days are such a boon. For the "avid" cyclist, it's rain or shine. This week, a look at the powerhouse who helped shape Portland into one of THE leaders of the urban bicycle renaissance.

Portland Farmers Market Discoveries

Monday, August 23, 2010 - The great thing about our freshly moved studios to Pacwest is that I am that much closer to the joys of Portland Farmers market at the Square. A quick trip down five blocks and many new things to discover and uncover.

Broken Bells go 3D

Monday, August 16, 2010 - I had a ball getting interactive with Broken Bell's new video of "October".

Metro Area Cooling Centers

Saturday, August 14, 2010 - With temps soaring, hitting the century mark by Monday, here's a list of cooling centers in the area.

Are You a Fan of Astral Weeks?

Friday, August 13, 2010 - Jessica Wallenfels is passionate about Van Morrison's Astral Weeks. Now comes a "rock story ballet".

5 Things to DO This W-End

Friday, August 13, 2010 - Portland is sizzling this weekend with really interesting haps. We've worked it down to the hottest 5.

Springstreets Map

Thursday, August 12, 2010 - Bruce Springsteen 's first seven albums made references to some 200 people and place , and now you can get a poster in the form of a map.

Portland Farmers Market Discoveries

Monday, August 9, 2010 - This morning, we made a beeline for the Pearl Bakery and Dee Creek Farm, a working farm that offers up goat cheese with flair.

Green Team: Soupcycle

Monday, August 9, 2010 - Yes there really is a soup, and there's also a cycle in this very cool business venture.

Ray LaMontagne Keeps it Real

Saturday, August 7, 2010 - Ray LaMontagne's record label is relying on his skills as a storyteller to sell the album. And teasing us ahead of time with a free download isn' t bad either.

READ: Summer Book Fair

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - We are moving! Soon. Right when I would much rather be twiddling my thumbs by the river. No. Here we are, sorting, cleaning, and happily, sharing. Add MY current fave Stieg Larsson to your list. Go for literary giant, John Irving. Or Rosanne Cash's memoir.

Guillermo del Toro - Presale

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010
Bagdad Theater
Portland, OR

Eric Hutchinson Cleans Up

Monday, August 2, 2010 - Join Barefoot Wine and the Portland Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for a river cleanup event and celebration.

READ: The Passage

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - It's come to this, gentle reader. The dog days of summer are right around the corner and we need a big, fat book. Preferably a scary one. I offer you a grown-up version of the Twilight series. Plus, it's one of the most-hyped books of the season.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Wednesday, July 28, 2010- The month of July is coming to an end... So lets end it with a bang! Whether its comedy, charity, or cocktails we know the transition between July and August will be fun filled

Happy Belated B-day

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - He's 67, Jumpin Jack Flash, the man of wealth and taste.

Portland Farmers Market Discoveries

Monday, July 26, 2010 - If it's Monday, it must be Portland Farmers Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Lots of new purveyors. We visited this morning with Olympic Provisions.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Friday, July 23, 2010 - At the threshold of a sizzlin' hot couple of days. Let's make them count. Out in the country side, listening to insects humming in the delicious heat of a summer day. Or in the city with fantastic people watching opportunities in every neighborhood.

Download Big Head Todd at Red Rocks

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - Here's a very cool show you can download from our favorite Denver guys.

READ: Amazing Book of Cards

Wednesday, July 21, 2010- Do you have free times this summer? Have you always wanted to learn card tricks? If you answered yes to either of these try reading Joshua Jay's Amazing Book of Cards

Portland Farmers Market Discoveries

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - A favorite part of my newest assignment (heading to the Monday Portland Farmers market at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Mondays) is learning about new and delicious endeavors. This week,. Petunia Pies and Pastries.

Oregon Rocks for the Gulf

Now Through Sept
Various Venues
Portland, OR

U2 Coming Back...Soon

Thursday, July 14, 2010 - Hold on to your tickets. Seattle, for now, the closest, next year, June.

Crying in Our Beer

Wednesday, July 13, 2010 - Wow. Sudden news this morning about one of our fave brewpubs.

READ: Anthony Bourdain

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - Just a few weeks ago, the Bad Boy of the foodie world descended on Portland and we are still reeling in the afterglow.

Sheila Guest-Host w/Regis? YES!

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - One more day to vote!!!

Portland Farmer's Market Today

Monday, July 12, 2010 - It's Monday, so that means we are lunching and buying delicious dinner goodies at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Mushrooms on the menue!

Move By Bike

July 12, 2010 - Move by bike. No. Really. MOVE BY BIKE!!

WATCH: Brandon and Charlize

Thursday, July 8, 2010 - The Killers frontman has enlisted the help of Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron to play his hot heroin in his music video for 'Crossfire,' the first single off his solo debut album, 'Flamingo.' Check this out.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Thursday, July 8, 2010- As Oregonians may know, the weather is always unexpected. So, not knowing how long this amazing weather will last... why not spend it outside! Bring your sunblock, hat, water, and don't forget your friends and family

The Wailers

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - It's always a cause celebration when the legendary Wailers stop by the KINK Studios. But we've also included a couple of links that are integral to what this group brings to our table.

New Rod y Gab

Friday, July 2, 2010 - Check out: New video for Rodrigo y Gabriela's single "Hanuman" from their new record,11:11. See more info below the video.

Deer in the KINK Back Yard

Friday, July 2, 2010 - They came, up our stairs. but they left the invasive ivy. Dang. Deer. Two of them!! Now we know we live in Portland!!

READ: Summer Book Fair

Wednesday, June30, 2010 - I was looking around my shelves, and saw I had a bunch of great books that would be fun to add to YOUR book shelves. Chef Mario Batali in a kitchen, Weezer bassist's wife in a harem, and Traveling Pants girl offers up a new one. Take your pick!

OMG Neil Young Facebooking?!

Tuesday, June 29th - Neil Young takes dip in social media world.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - Could our amazing stretch of weather last through the weekend? Gee, we sure do have high hopes, because there's a ton of really cool stuff happening, particularly in North Portland. Dive in with us! And don't forget the sunscreen.

The Lion King Interview-Review

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - We talk with the wonderful Timon (Tyler Murree) and our own Jason Miller offers up an insightful and enthusiastic review.

READ: Love in Mid Air

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - Let's not hold back. This is a full-on beach read. I took for a test run the other week, and finished it in about three days. Good for the trip to get you there and a little left over, too.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Wednesday, June23, 2010 - Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work takes the audience on a year long ride with legendary comedian.

Ready for Summer

Friday, June 18, 2010 - If you've been following along on my blog lately, you read that we did a 21-day cleanse here at the KINK studios. 6 women strong. . And with summer arriving Monday, thoughts turn to a healthier us. Inside and out.

A New Venue Coming

Friday, June 18, 2010 - We already know and love that artsy stretch on Alberta. Friends who grew up in that neighborhood marvel at it these days. We love the casual and real feel of Alberta. Mellow and not too gentrified. Now there's a new music venue.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Friday, June 18, 2010 - The final few days of Spring. And then it's Summer in Portland. "Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet." (We can hope)

WATCH: World Cup

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - Want to follow along as the groups whittle their chance down or up? Check out great spots to see the games here.

Macca's Portable Buddha

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - Sir Paul is known for being particular about his backstage needs. Vegetarian food, of course. But now candles and a little statue of Buddha, too. Welcome to the Kasbah..

READ: The War Lovers

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - Well, I WAS going to go for some mindless trifle; a beach book as we get into our summer reading. But what with June gloom keeping us indoors, I thought I would throw something a little weightier your way. This one is for the history buffs.

Vuvuzela: There's an app for it

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - Song of the Vuvuzela: Can You Stand It?

WATCH: The Secret Powers of Time

Monday, June 14, 2010 - A friend sent me this video. Which one are YOU?

Ziggy Marley: Wild and Free!

Monday, June 14, 2010 - Ziggy can't help it. He just needs to make music. A new song celebrates Africa,just in time for the World Cup in South Africa.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - Are we coming out of the deluge? One two buckle, your shoe. . It's raining, it's pouring, we all have been snoring... no more. Here come great things to do.

READ: On Thin Ice

Tuesday, June 9, 2010 - Summer Reading. This time we beyond the northern equatorial line, to the Arctic Circle. Happily, WE get to follow in the frozen tire tracks of ICE ROAD TRUCKERS! Feel free to read this in your hammock on that rare 80's day, or a rainy day indoors. Imagination is everything.

Message from U2's The Edge

Wednesday, June2, 2010 - U2's the Edge has issued a video update his band's plans for the rest of 2010 following Bono's emergency back surgery last Friday.

21 Day Cleanse - Week Three

Wednesday, June 2nd - There are four of us left! Even through Memorial Day Weekend and the Sasquatch Festival, we're determined to finish! One more weekend to live through...

READ: Daring Young Scientists

Tuesday, June1, 2010 - I heard somewhere that Memorial Day signals summer reading season. So let's do it. Hammock? Check. Tall glass of icy lemonade? Yeah. Except now we need sunshine and blue skies. That may have to be put on hold, but let's get the season underway. I am going to go for silly, romantic, fun, mystery, all the stuff we love to read when there's nothing else to do.

5 Things to DO This W-End

Friday, May 28, 2010 - Memorial Day is here, and although not quite the gateway to summer, it signals all sorts of shenanigans, weather-wise and otherwise.

READ; The Beer Trials

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - Quick, beer-lover. What's a "Cicerone"? Find out that, and a whole plethora of frothy factoids as we explore 250 different brews across the the globe in this handy little tome.

LISTEN: Jack Johnson 's New Album

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - Listen to Jack's entire new album a week before it's available in stores.

DRINK Guide 2010

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - Willamette Week's new DRINK Guide 2010 just hit the stands this morning.

21 Day Cleanse - Week Two

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - We made it! To Week Two, I mean. And it feels just a little easier, doesn't it? Cleanse Girls, hello? Are you there?

5 Things to DO This W-End

Friday, May 21, 2010 - It's a mixed spring bag, and I am not talking about what's going on. This is the weather forecast! Small hail, thunderstorms, showers likely and then...partly sunny on Sunday. So we gather it up inside and outside. Who cares if it rains? It will, anyway. Let's be brave Portlanders.

Happy Birthday, Pacman

Friday, May 21, 2010 - Pacman is taking over Google!

Live Paul McCartney Webchat

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - JOIN PAUL MCCARTNEY FOR A LIVE WEBCHAT

READ: Eating Local

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - Maybe "read" isn't exactly the word I was looking for. Drink in, and make, and then eat! That's more like it!

21 Day Cleanse - Week One

Monday, May 17, 2010 - In her book Quantum Wellness, best-selling author and spiritual counselor Kathy Freston suggests trying a 21-day cleanse as a way to jump-start an inner makeover. There's a small but determined group of us here at the KINK studios giving it a try. Follow along with us. Maybe you want to join, too?

Concert Review: Earth Day

Monday, May 17, 2010 - There’s this radio station in Portland, Oregon that has as their catch phrase “True to the music”, and that station is KINK.FM.

Green Team - Dancing Roots Farm

Monday, May 17, 2010 -The trend right now is not just organic cooking and eating, but local foods. Locovores are us! Fresh fruits and veggies on the table, right now..

EAT: Best Brownies Ever

Friday, May 14, 2010 - O, do we have a great recipe for you. A small but determined group of us are going on a 21 day cleanse beginning Monday (you will be able to follow along with us elsewhere on The Inessa Blog), so our Marketing & Promo director, Susan Reynolds brought in her famous chocolate bits of sin. Read on!

5 Things to DO This W-End

Friday, May 14, 2010 - The first superb weekend of the year, if you love blue skies and amazing temps. This is why we love it here in Portland. Off we go, being the happy wanderers.

READ: Stephen King

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - I know it's not summer. Yet. But I was cleaning out the KINK BOOK CLUB shelves this morning to make room for the Great Summer Read Season, and came across something delicious you can get into now. Pretend you are in the hammock; bees and words and warm breezes competing for your attention.

Making Life Personal

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - i was thinking about Dave Scott’s amazing trip to Haiti last week and how going to a place of turmoil, to meet people face to face, makes you think, “ yeah, how can i help and where do i start?” I think it’s all about the personal connection.

Mother's Day Brunch

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - We are big fans of what Chef Matt Christianson does at Urban Farmer. organic, local, seasonal and delicious.

READ: How to Never Look Fat Again

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - Not the old "Do I look fat in this", but ask the question, "Is this a high-fat, low-fat, or no fat outfit". An entirely different way of thinking about our clothes, and how to wear them thanks to a woman who sepnds all her time, looking out for us.

WATCH: Dave Scott in Haiti

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - Follow along with Dave Scott, as he grabs video moments from Haiti. We'll be posting all day!

What's So Funny About Opera?

Saturday, May 1, 2010 - Two of the leads from Portland Opera's Barber of Seville join us at the KINK Studios to talk the Blazers, blogs and Barbers.

Listen to Elmo's Invitation to Sesame Street

Friday, April 30, 2010 - Kids can tune in to this special invitation from Elmo and the Cookie Monster, to the show this weekend.

Earth Month Moment - Project Wilderness

Friday, April 30, 2010 - Here on this final day of Earth Month, I am really encouraged by this final Moment. It winds up on an incredibly hopeful note.

5 Things To Do This W-end

Friday, April 30, 2010 - May Day! May Day! What began as a quiet little w-end where we can get massages, catch up on naps and turn off our computers and phones.. oops..has quickly escalated into a May-Day whirlwind. As the poet said...

Earth Month Moment - Food Exchange

Thursday, April 29, 2010 - i have really enjoyed living in Earth Month land with the KINK Community. And it seems like the ideas are just rolling out more and more and I am thirlled that Portland is spilling over with earthy ideas. Like this one from Brian Connolly.

Earth Month Moment - Green Summer Camps

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - Time to think about what our kids and tens are going to be involved with the is summer. I really like this: A film course in "Eco-Doc". Is that Portland, or what!!?

READ: Big-Ass Book

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - I think of Mark Montano as Super-man. Designer, TV personality, crafter, author; is there anything he can't whip into shape, including our kitchens, drapes and therefore, ourselves. Help is on the way with a new Big-Ass Book.

Portland Timbers Rock the Field

Tuesday. April 27, 2010 - Here comes an exhibition game SATURDAY!!. Catch The Timbers with Costa Rica's hot team, the Puntarenas. Pure fun, and very competitive. Timbers team captain Ian Joy says, you will see a difference in style, for sure.

Earth Month Moment - Utility Quilt

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - i am thinking about a couple of things in this Earth Month Moment: Haiti, ideas, plastic bags.

Monty Python-Bonzo Dog-Rutle, Oh My!

April, 26, 2010 - Bonzo Dog Band and Monty Python tunesmith/comedian and Rutles founder Neil Innes stopped by KINK while he was in Portland for a show at the Doug Fir last night.

Earth Month Moment - Greening Corporations

Monday, April 26, 2010 - During this last month, we've explored a lot of ways we, as consumers, can green it up, how to avoid green fatigue. We had the big Earth Day birthday last week. But the looming question out there: what about big, corporate companies. Can the big guys make it pay off, and what can these big businesses really do.