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Kids’ Storytime With Josh Funk

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Today, author Josh Funk joins us to read from his new picture book, Short and Sweet (Sterling), illustrated by Brendan Kearney. Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are back with a twist: they’ve been transformed into small children. Now it’s a race against the clock to turn our favorite duo into grown-ups again! Lady Pancake is aching; Sir French Toast’s looking pale. Could they be going… STALE? Maybe a visit to Professor Biscotti’s lab for her despoiling procedure will help. But instead of beautifying them, Biscotti accidentally transforms the two treats into toddlers! Frightened of the now gargantuan (to them) Baron von Waffle, the mini breakfast foods scamper off on an adventure in the fridge, visiting everywhere from the Bran Canyon to Limes Square. Will…

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Free

Delve Readers Seminars: William James: Inventing an American Philosophy

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The philosophy of William James (1842–1910) has had world-wide influence, and yet it is in many ways an essentially American view of the nature and humanity. James was a psychologist by training. This study led him to develop his unique view of human experience, out of which grew his profound concept of the nature of knowledge and reality as the way in which we act in the world and experience life. In this seminar, we will discuss a few of James’s most important essays in general philosophy, ethics, psychology, and religion in order to grasp the force of his simple but revolutionary ideas. The Will to Believe by William James Essays in Radical Empiricism by William James Delve Access Program We want Delve seminars to…

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$220

September Open Mic feat. Michael Jasso

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for our September Open Mic! Sign ups will be available in the event 30 minutes before we start! You will have 3 minutes to read 1-2 poems. We have a feature from Michael Jasso! More about Michael: Michael Jasso (not to be confused with Hagrid) is a poet, teaching artist and organizer based out of California's Central Valley. He is the founder of The Loud Mouth Poetry Jam, Visalia's premiere slam venue for 8+ years. Since he started competing 11 years ago he's represented his venue at NPS 2014 & 2015, competed as a storm poet at IWPS 2018, and has coached several of Visalia's reps. Much like Hagrid, he talks funny and is looking forward to becoming your best friend. We are…

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Free

Virtual Open mic!

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

https://getvokl.com/open-room/Last-Stand?return_to=%2Fchannel%2Fmichael-42

Free

Sarah Mirk With Omar El Akkad, Kane Lynch & Hazel Newlevant

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

In January 2002, the United States sent a group of Muslim men they suspected of terrorism to a prison in Guantánamo Bay. They were the first of roughly 780 prisoners who would be held there — and 40 inmates still remain. Eighteen years later, very few of them have been ever charged with a crime. In Guantánamo Voices (Abrams ComicArts), journalist Sarah Mirk and her team of diverse, talented graphic novel artists tell the stories of 10 people whose lives have been shaped and affected by the prison, including former prisoners, lawyers, social workers, and service members. Mirk’s collection of illustrated interviews explores the history of Guantánamo and the world post-9/11, presenting this complicated partisan issue through a new lens. Mirk will be joined in…

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Free

Fantasy Book Club (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

September 8th will be a Fantasy Pick. Join us on Tuesday September 8th at 6pm for our Books Around the Corner Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club. We will discuss Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. About the book: The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense. Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth, first in The Locked Tomb Trilogy, unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife…

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Free

2020 Courageous Voice Breakfast with Cheryl Strayed

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, we have decided to postpone the 10th Annual Courageous Voice Breakfast with Cheryl Strayed to Wednesday, September 9th. This will be a virtual event, and we will share log-in instructions with all ticket holders the day before the event. We’re looking forward to seeing you, hearing from Cheryl Strayed, celebrating champions for reproductive freedom and raising critical funds to protect the health of Oregonians in these difficult times! Since 2011, the Courageous Voice Breakfast has celebrated brave leaders who speak truth in the face of hostility. Now more than ever, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon believes it's crucial to harness our collective power and amplify our stories. This is a historic and incredibly…

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$125

Sunday Parkways x IPRC: Virtual Summer Zine Workshop for Youth

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The IPRC is working with Sunday Parkways to make September a month of zine making for all of Portland! Each week will feature a different workshop facilitated by a local artist. We’ll be making a community zine called Portland’s Got Talent with submissions that will be printed and bound at the IPRC. Workshop Description: Let’s make a collaborative zine about summer! In this 45 minute virtual workshop facilitated by Marissa Perez, we will learn about zines, draw together, and start working on our zine pages. You can expect: self portraits, eyes-closed drawings, and art prompts! Bring paper and whatever kind of art materials you like to use! Open to youth ages 15 and under. Tune in live on the Sunday Parkways Facebook page. RSVP on…

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Free – $20

Jaime Schmidt in Conversation With Paige Hendrix Buckner

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

In just seven years, Jaime Schmidt went from making natural products in her Portland, Oregon, kitchen to turning her brand into a household name and selling her company in a nine-figure acquisition. Supermaker (Chronicle Prism) is her guide to business and career development on your own terms. Through unfiltered storytelling and instructive takeaways, the acclaimed entrepreneur, founder of Schmidt's Naturals, and icon of the Maker Movement shares how you too can start or grow your own business with her secrets on marketing, sales growth, product development, customer engagement, scaling operations, and partnerships. Following her growth from kitchen to acquisition, Supermaker is a riveting mix of inspiration, the honest airing of mistakes, and indispensable instruction. Schmidt will be joined in conversation by Paige Hendrix Buckner, Chief…

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Free

September Incite: Queer Writers Read

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

September Incite is coming up fast. This night will focus on the theme together/apart--which covers so much of 2020, we think. Hope we see you there! *You need to click the link to register and then you'll get the Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldO-hpzItE9QEfKijYS8WlWWG_60p4VqG* So, come together, right now... A curated reading series, hosted by Kate Carroll de Gutes and Kate Gray. The theme for September is “together/apart” Featured readers: Anel Flores Jennifer Perrine and Kate and Kate! Sign up in advance to attend here

Free
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