Bloom 2008: Tryon Life Community Farm’s 4th Annual Spring Benefit
April 10, 2008 - 3:43pm — T.L.C. Farm
Description:
Join us on Saturday April 26th at Tryon Life Community Farm for an all day benefit celebration! At the forefront of turning vision into action, we will educate, celebrate, demonstrate, and co-create in this Permaculture haven and seven-acre preserved green space within the city of Portland. Enjoy live musical performances spanning genres of folk, world, and dance. Participate in educational workshops. Delight your senses with local, organic food, tonics, and desserts. Rejoice with friends and family the creation of an ecologically viable future within our community!
Location
Tryon Life Community Farm
11640 SW Boones Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97219United States
45° 27' 31.212" N, 122° 42' 21.996" W
See map: Google Maps
Description:
Join us on Saturday April 26th at Tryon Life Community Farm for an all day benefit celebration! At the forefront of turning vision into action, we will educate, celebrate, demonstrate, and co-create in this Permaculture haven and seven-acre preserved green space within the city of Portland. Enjoy live musical performances spanning genres of folk, world, and dance. Participate in educational workshops. Delight your senses with local, organic food, tonics, and desserts. Rejoice with friends and family the creation of an ecologically viable future within our community!
Agenda:
Music:
* Cassandra Robertson – acoustic conscious folk (www.cassandrarobertson.com)
* Njuzu Mbira – Traditional dance music of Zimbabwe (www.cdbaby.com/cd/njuzumbira)
* Calynco – World Fusion born out of Calypso and Flamenco (www.calynco.com)
* SaraTone – Acoustic Soul Expression and Mystical Dub (www.sonicbids.com/saratone)
* Alpaca! – Dance your pants off! (www.myspace.com/alpacaband)
* Off The Grid – Electronic/NuJazz (www.myspace.com/offthegridportland)
Workshops:
* Zine Making 101 with Ari - Since the invention of the printing press (if not before), dissidents and marginalized citizens have published their own opinions in leaflet and pamphlet form, which in modern times is know as a 'zine'. Come and learn the basics of making a small 'magaZine' in this 1 hour workshop. Ari will be helping us assemble a zine in class and copies will be available shortly afterwards! 4:00
* Ivy Basket Weaving with Kiliii - Join us for a 1 hour workshop on how to harvest English Ivy and make it into a beautiful basket or other creative creation. Kiliii Yu is a local hero when it comes to reintroducing people to their natural environments and will be leading this fun and creative workshop. 3:00-4:00
* Mushroom Walk with Jordan Weiss - Ever wanted to know more about mushrooms that grow in the area? Take a half hour walk with TLC Farm's mushroom guru and learn more about your local fungi friends and how to foster their growth. 5:00-5:30
* Community Yoga with Lauren Turley - Come and Start off your BLOOM experience reaching for the trees and breathing with the forest and animals! Lauren will lead us for 45 minutes through some easy and simple yoga poses to set the tone for the days events. 2:15-3:00
Music:
* Cassandra Robertson – acoustic conscious folk (www.cassandrarobertson.com)
* Njuzu Mbira – Traditional dance music of Zimbabwe (www.cdbaby.com/cd/njuzumbira)
* Calynco – World Fusion born out of Calypso and Flamenco (www.calynco.com)
* SaraTone – Acoustic Soul Expression and Mystical Dub (www.sonicbids.com/saratone)
* Alpaca! – Dance your pants off! (www.myspace.com/alpacaband)
* Off The Grid – Electronic/NuJazz (www.myspace.com/offthegridportland)
Workshops:
* Zine Making 101 with Ari - Since the invention of the printing press (if not before), dissidents and marginalized citizens have published their own opinions in leaflet and pamphlet form, which in modern times is know as a 'zine'. Come and learn the basics of making a small 'magaZine' in this 1 hour workshop. Ari will be helping us assemble a zine in class and copies will be available shortly afterwards! 4:00
* Ivy Basket Weaving with Kiliii - Join us for a 1 hour workshop on how to harvest English Ivy and make it into a beautiful basket or other creative creation. Kiliii Yu is a local hero when it comes to reintroducing people to their natural environments and will be leading this fun and creative workshop. 3:00-4:00
* Mushroom Walk with Jordan Weiss - Ever wanted to know more about mushrooms that grow in the area? Take a half hour walk with TLC Farm's mushroom guru and learn more about your local fungi friends and how to foster their growth. 5:00-5:30
* Community Yoga with Lauren Turley - Come and Start off your BLOOM experience reaching for the trees and breathing with the forest and animals! Lauren will lead us for 45 minutes through some easy and simple yoga poses to set the tone for the days events. 2:15-3:00
Audience:
This is a family friendly / alcohol-free event
This is a family friendly / alcohol-free event
Cost:
Sliding Scale: $50-$10 (worktrade available-chad@tryonfarm.org)
Sliding Scale: $50-$10 (worktrade available-chad@tryonfarm.org)
Contact info:
chad@tryonfarm.orgTryon Life Community Farm
11640 SW Boones Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97219
www.tryonfarm.org
503.245.3847
chad@tryonfarm.orgTryon Life Community Farm
11640 SW Boones Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97219
www.tryonfarm.org
503.245.3847
Website:
www.tryonfarm.org/share/bloom-2008
www.tryonfarm.org/share/bloom-2008
Transportation:
Please park at Riverdale High School: 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd, PDX - 97219
A shuttle will be provided. Biking and carpooling encouraged.
For more info, directions, schedule and general info, please Visit: www.tryonfarm.org/share/bloom-2008 or www.tryonfarm.org
Please park at Riverdale High School: 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd, PDX - 97219
A shuttle will be provided. Biking and carpooling encouraged.
For more info, directions, schedule and general info, please Visit: www.tryonfarm.org/share/bloom-2008 or www.tryonfarm.org