Think Globally, Rewild Locally:
An Earth Day Benefit for Rewild Portland!
COME CELEBRATE with us on Tuesday, April 22nd @ Mississippi Studios, Rewild Portland will be hosting an Earth Day Party. Presale Tickets are $10 and available at www.mississippistudios.com. General admission is sliding scale $10-25. Doors open at 5:30pm. Event begins at 6:00pm. This event is 21 and over. All proceeds go to fund Rewild Portland's diverse educational programs. (www.rewildportland.com)
Ancestral Skills Demonstrations
Have a cocktail while witnessing ancestral skills demonstrations. These will be on-going throughout the night, including fire by friction, basket weaving, simple stone knives, and more!
Silent auction from 6pm-8:30pm
A diverse selection of Silent Auction items such as amazing art by local artists, healing sessions, overnight getaways, permaculture and other specialized skill classes, Next Adventure gift cards, movie tickets and much more! Come check out all the goodies we are auctioning off. Auction opens at 6:00pm and closes at 8:30pm.
Guest Speaker from 7pm-8pm
The highly renowned Dr. Nicole Apelian (researcher, expeditionary leader, safari guide, Southern Africa specialist, mother, scientist, and educator) will be presenting a slide show of images from her incredible experiences working with and learning from the Naro Bushmen in Botswana, covering the kinds of technology they use in everyday lives and their efforts to preserve their way of life. This will be her first live appearance in Portland!
Live Music from 9pm - Close
* Peter Rainbeau - Acid Folk/ Sentimental Crooning/ Campfire
* Jordan Harris - Singer Songwriter/ Alternative/ Soul Rock
* Medallion - Classic Country/Folk
Rewild Portland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to create cultural and environmental resilience through the education of earth-based arts, technology, and traditions. This mission comes to life in the form of educational workshops and programs, community-building events, and ecological restoration. Rewild Portland is funded through fundraising events, individual donations, grants, and program fees.
For full event details please see our website:
http://www.rewildportland.com/think-globally-rewild-locally/
COME CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH US!!