Peter Singer

Peter Singer gave the second lecture of Humboldt State University's Centennial Speakers Series. As a vegan who majored in Philosophy, it was such an honor to get to see  Dr. Singer present. He has a pragmatic approachable style and has done so much for animal rights over the years. I highly recommend reading Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, The Expanding Circle, and most recently, or The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter.

Paul Ehrlich

Paul Ehrlich is the first speaker to kick off Humboldt State University's Centennial Speakers Series. For a long time I have interested populations exponential growth and its impact on quality of life and the planet. It was such a treat to get to see Dr. Paul Ehrlich, the author of The Population Bomb, present in person.

Tele Novella & Lost Luvs

I got to see Tele Novella live. I was super excited because the lead singer, Natalie Gordon, is also the lead singeing for my all time favorite band Agent Ribbons. Tele Novella was as awesome as I hoped they would be. There were at the tail end of their tour so they had run out of their CD. I did however get Natalie to sign my Agent Ribbons CD.

 As an awesome bonus my favorite local band, the Lost Luvs, were the opening band. As always, they proved girls know how to rock their instruments.

Kinetic Grand Championship 2013

It is Memorial Day weekend in Humboldt County and you know what that means...

Kinetic, human powered, sculptures are racing for the glory on roads, beaches and even through Humboldt Bay. Which sculpture will earn ultimate victory?

http://kineticgrandchampionship.com

Birthday!

My first Birthday back in the States, wouldn't be complete without a vegan squid themed cake. 

Tomas Kubinek

In honor of my upcoming weekday birthday I went to see Tomas Kubinek's one man, vaudeville inspired show. As promised by hit picture he did fly, and even preformed a six legged dance. 

http://www.kubinek.com/index2.htm

Marx in Soho

Humboldt State University's departments of Economics, History, Philosophy, Politics and Sociology collaboratively hosted Howard Zinn's play 'Marx in Soho' preformed by Bob Weick. It was challenging to find the energy to go out after work on a Thursday night, to the place I gave my thesis defense. However, I am super glad that I did. The play was wonderful. The acting was incredible and the writing (as with any of Zinn's work) was inspiring without glossing over the realities of Marx's life.

http://www.ironagetheatre.org/marx.html