SFFILM Festival 2022 is celebrating it’s 65th year, making it the longest-running film festival in the Americas. And for good reason. Make your plans now to close your laptop, put on some pants, get out of the house, and clear your schedule between April 21 and May 1. For the first time in two years…
Iceland has begun opening the doors once again for tourism. All that pent up demand for travel will make this country a perfect beginning to an almost post-pandemic life. Ok, we’re probably in this for the long haul, but consider how much safer it is in beautiful outdoor surroundings amongst a sparse population. You will…
The Jon Lehrer Dance Company, a celebrated NYC-based dance company, returns to the stage in 2021 with an exciting new World Tour. Captivating choreography combined with music, lighting and unique artistic license, create a magical performance not to be missed. Jon Lehrer’s background in both modern and jazz dance, fuels his creative direction. He is…
Back in 2012, on a whim I started entertaining the idea of going to a dude ranch by myself, somewhere with big open ranges and trails, where they made horses’ well-being a priority. I’m no “City Slicker” as I grew up riding and showing horses until college. I eventually found the Bitterroot Ranch in the…
My first exposure to environmental activism art was in 2018, during a visit to Bruges, an enchanting European canal city. It is hard to forget a 5-ton towering whale made from plastic waste. Be assured, the emotional connection from such a grand visual statement can and will result in inspiring immediate change. The near 40-foot-high…
Just two hours from Portland’s usually crowded city streets is a slightly less crowded oasis. Lost Lake, situated near the base of Mount Hood offers not only an escape from the city, but also amazing views and plenty of outdoor activities. Open May through October, you can either relax at the shore enjoying the surrounding…
Portland, Oregon has a well earned reputation for being a bike friendly city. Part of what makes this reputation possible is East Portland’s abundant Greenways. Greenways are streets running through Portland which have been designed to keep car traffic low, and to allow cyclists a safe and quick way to traverse the city. Many feature…