robert Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 (edited) Meaningful Movie Night with Chef Al and Donna!!! Greetings on this fine summer day... Chef Al and Donna are happy to announce the Meaningful Movie NightSeries. These movie nights are intended to share important informationabout food and animal rights issues, build community and provide a funand empowering vehicle to educate newcomers to this information andenhance those on the path already with reminders of why we welcomeveganism into our lives. Participants need not be vegan or vegetarian,just willing to be open to new information. (These evenings areinspired by our participation with NWVeg and wanting an additionalplace to gather.) The format of the evenings are as follows:Arrival Time: 6:25-6:30pm6:30pm is the start time where we will introduce ourselves and themovie of the evening;movie showing;Q & A/discussion time. Chef Al's Organic Vegan snack(s) and herbal tea will be provided eachtime -- sometimes savory, sometimes sweet (note from Donna, alwaysdelicious). We ask that you RSVP for the evenings that you want to attend bye-mailing [email protected] or calling 503.235.0108 between 9am and8pm. At this time and through the end of September, the evenings arehosted out of our home in northeast Portland near 34th andKillingsworth. We may move it to a location nearby that has more roomin the future, so keep in touch for any changes to the schedule orlocation. The chef will be preparing food in advance and space islimited to 22 so it is important to RSVP (preferably at least 2 daysbefore each event). Once you RSVP, we will provide you with the exactaddress. Please be sure to leave your phone numbers and e-mail addressjust in case you do not reach us directly. Donations to honor our timeand food costs are accepted but we will not turn anyone away due tolack of funds. We appreciate your interest and invite you to reviewthe schedule below. Please note that the evenings are on Thursdaysexcept for the last week of the month it is on a Wednesday.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MEANINGFUL MOVIE NIGHT SCHEDULEFOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2006Wednesday, August 306:30-9pm"EATING, 2nd Edition"Description from the DVD:It's the biggest cause of disease, disabilities and death in the U.S. Today.Discover why we eat like robots and die like robots. Learn how tounplug your eating habits and reverse the damage that's already beendone to your health.HOST'S NOTES:This documentary is jam packed with relevant health, environmental andanimal rights information as it relates to the food we choose to puton our plate. Just introduced to us last month by Vegan Bodybuilderand now friend, Robert Cheeke, this is a vital part of our DVD librarynow.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday, September 76:30-9pm"VEGAN FITNESS"Built Naturally Featuring Robert Cheeke, Tonya Kay and Brendan BrazierSPECIAL IN PERSON INTRODUCTION GIVEN BY ROBERT CHEEKE!DESCRIPTION FROM THE DVD:This movie is a must-see for vegan athletes and will inspire anyoneinterested in becoming healthier and increasing their athleticperformance.HOSTS' NOTE: Wow! An important aspect of being vegan is how to stayhealthy and for those on the athletic path to be supported in eatingwell for bodybuilding, cycling, dancing, etc. This documentaryfeatures 3 athletes who are vegan and how they shop, eat, and keepfit.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday, September 146:30-9pm"MAD COWBOY" The Documentary DESCRIPTION FROM THE DVD:Based on the best-selling book: "Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from theCattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat" by Howard Lyman (with Glan Merzer).Howard's journey has led him to organic agriculture, vegetarianism,politics, Mad Cow Disease, a landmark lawsuit, a best selling book,and founding the non-profit "Voice for A Viable Future." He currentlytravels the world speaking on issues that affect us and sustainingPlanet Earth. HOSTS' NOTES: Need we say more... Howard has been such an inspirationto so many over the years with his inimitable style, friendly smileand articulate passionate message. He is on our Board of Advisors andfirst and foremost is a good friend. This DVD brings home his missionin a powerful, straightforward way.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday, September 21Short Video: CRYSTALS FROM THE SEA (Farming the Celtic Sea Salt)DVD: A DIET FOR ALL REASONS by Michael Klaper, M.D.6:30-9pm DESCRIPTION FROM THE DVD:"There is absolutely no nutrient, no protein, no vitamin, no mineralthat can't be obtained from plant-based foods." -- Michael Klaper, M.D.Michael Klaper is the Director of the Institute for NutritionEducation and Research, a non-profit organization that providesseminars for physicians and other health professionals, on utilizingnutrition in therapy and prevention of disease. HOSTS' NOTES:"Crystals from the Sea" features information on how Celtic Sea Salt isfarmed and the benefits of using it in our diets. Hosted by the lateJacques de Langre, Ph.D. who served as the inspiration for Selena de Langre,a committed visionary who runs the Grain and Salt Society inAsheville, NC. "A Diet For All Reasons" features Dr. Michael Klaper, another activemember of our Board of Advisors, who is a dear, committed educator onthe planet. This Documentary features a informative and lightheartedlecture that is a basic primer of the vegan lifestyle. Althoughproduced in the 90s, this is an essential educational tool for thoseon the path and those just beginning. Michael conveys powerful imageryand information about the benefits of an Organic, Plant-based Diet.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wednesday, September 276:30-9pm"PEACEABLE KINGDOM" DESCRIPTION FROM THE DVD:"We're told life is cruel. But does it have to be?"Peaceable Kingdom is a masterpiece." -- Jane GoodallBreaking generations of silence in the farm community, PeaceableKingdom weaves together themes of respect, forgiveness, commitment andhealing, offering a vision of a more peaceful world that is wellwithin our reach. Featuring music by Moby. HOSTS' NOTES: Important information to be shared from the animalrights perspective. Passionately put together by Tribe of Heart --issue-oriented filmmakers and a Charitable Organization that empowerscaring people everywhere to become agents of peaceful social change.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YOUR HOSTS:Chef Al Chase and Donna Benjamin are Organic, Plant-based CuisineEducators and Consultants who bring their experience and passion tothe realm of Veganism in a fun and empowering way. Donna also playsand teaches Native American Courting Flute handcrafted by DavidNighteagle. "Be the change you want to see in the world." 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Attila Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Sounds really interesting! We should make a movie night here in Berlin if you drop by someday You'll get some nice food too - I promise! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sorry I forgot to mention it ahead of time. We watched Eating, 2nd Edition over at Chef Al's house tonight. We had 12 people, so it was a nice turnout. Next week we are watching Vegan Fitness Built Naturally and I'll be the guest presenter So come on out and hang out! Call me for directions and to find out which exact day next week. I think it's on the 8th, but check back for further updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdarthveganx Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Michele and I would love to come sometime so call me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Dude, I know. I was totally going to call you but thought you had practice tonight....and I was going to be in a hurry afterward and wouldn't be able to hang out much. But yeah, for sure man. I didn't call anyone this time, I was pretty busy and barely made it there on time. We need to get together for sure soon anyway. Later bro, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I wish I could be there. It sounds fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 This Thursday, Septemberr 7th we will be watching Vegan Fitness Built Naturally at Chef Al and Donna's House. The showing will start at 6:30PM. Contact me to get their address if you don't know where it is. They are located within a few blocks of 30th and Killingsworth in NE Portland so you have an idea of where they are. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 We might be able to make it out this time. Is there a suggested donation for these nights? Should folks bring a snack or beverage to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 They have a donation basket because the Chef provides snacks and treats (so he has some costs to buy the foods and time to prepare them). Not everyone leaves a donation, but I try to each time, to cover the great food and hosting the event for all of us. We'll be there tonight (Thursday) for my movie, and I know many have seen it, including myself of course, but it's just a fun time to get a great group of folks together. If I haven't already, I'll post their full schedule of upcoming movie nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks to those who came out for the movie night. As always, I really apprciate the support! I'll get the official list posted here too. Greetings on this fine summer day... Chef Al and Donna are happy to announce the Meaningful Movie NightSeries. These movie nights are intended to share important informationabout food and animal rights issues, build community and provide a funand empowering vehicle to educate newcomers to this information andenhance those on the path already with reminders of why we welcomeveganism into our lives. Participants need not be vegan or vegetarian,just willing to be open to new information. (These evenings areinspired by our participation with NWVeg and wanting an additionalplace to gather.) The format of the evenings are as follows:Arrival Time: 6:25-6:30pm6:30pm is the start time where we will introduce ourselves and themovie of the evening;movie showing;Q & A/discussion time. Chef Al's Organic Vegan snack(s) and herbal tea will be provided eachtime -- sometimes savory, sometimes sweet (note from Donna, alwaysdelicious). We ask that you RSVP for the evenings that you want to attend bye-mailing [email protected] or calling 503.235.0108 between 9am and8pm. At this time and through the end of September, the evenings arehosted out of our home in northeast Portland near 34th andKillingsworth. We may move it to a location nearby that has more roomin the future, so keep in touch for any changes to the schedule orlocation. The chef will be preparing food in advance and space islimited to 22 so it is important to RSVP (preferably at least 2 daysbefore each event). Once you RSVP, we will provide you with the exactaddress. Please be sure to leave your phone numbers and e-mail addressjust in case you do not reach us directly. Donations to honor our timeand food costs are accepted but we will not turn anyone away due tolack of funds. We appreciate your interest and invite you to reviewthe schedule below. Please note that the evenings are on Thursdaysexcept for the last week of the month it is on a Wednesday.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MEANINGFUL MOVIE NIGHT SCHEDULEFOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2006Wednesday, August 306:30-9pm"EATING, 2nd Edition"Description from the DVD:It's the biggest cause of disease, disabilities and death in the U.S. Today.Discover why we eat like robots and die like robots. Learn how tounplug your eating habits and reverse the damage that's already beendone to your health.HOST'S NOTES:This documentary is jam packed with relevant health, environmental andanimal rights information as it relates to the food we choose to puton our plate. Just introduced to us last month by Vegan Bodybuilderand now friend, Robert Cheeke, this is a vital part of our DVD librarynow.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday, September 76:30-9pm"VEGAN FITNESS"Built Naturally Featuring Robert Cheeke, Tonya Kay and Brendan BrazierSPECIAL IN PERSON INTRODUCTION GIVEN BY ROBERT CHEEKE!DESCRIPTION FROM THE DVD:This movie is a must-see for vegan athletes and will inspire anyoneinterested in becoming healthier and increasing their athleticperformance.HOSTS' NOTE: Wow! An important aspect of being vegan is how to stayhealthy and for those on the athletic path to be supported in eatingwell for bodybuilding, cycling, dancing, etc. This documentaryfeatures 3 athletes who are vegan and how they shop, eat, and keepfit.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday, September 146:30-9pm"MAD COWBOY" The Documentary DESCRIPTION FROM THE DVD:Based on the best-selling book: "Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from theCattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat" by Howard Lyman (with Glan Merzer).Howard's journey has led him to organic agriculture, vegetarianism,politics, Mad Cow Disease, a landmark lawsuit, a best selling book,and founding the non-profit "Voice for A Viable Future." He currentlytravels the world speaking on issues that affect us and sustainingPlanet Earth. HOSTS' NOTES: Need we say more... Howard has been such an inspirationto so many over the years with his inimitable style, friendly smileand articulate passionate message. He is on our Board of Advisors andfirst and foremost is a good friend. This DVD brings home his missionin a powerful, straightforward way.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday, September 21Short Video: CRYSTALS FROM THE SEA (Farming the Celtic Sea Salt)DVD: A DIET FOR ALL REASONS by Michael Klaper, M.D.6:30-9pm DESCRIPTION FROM THE DVD:"There is absolutely no nutrient, no protein, no vitamin, no mineralthat can't be obtained from plant-based foods." -- Michael Klaper, M.D.Michael Klaper is the Director of the Institute for NutritionEducation and Research, a non-profit organization that providesseminars for physicians and other health professionals, on utilizingnutrition in therapy and prevention of disease. HOSTS' NOTES:"Crystals from the Sea" features information on how Celtic Sea Salt isfarmed and the benefits of using it in our diets. Hosted by the lateJacques de Langre, Ph.D. who served as the inspiration for Selena de Langre,a committed visionary who runs the Grain and Salt Society inAsheville, NC. "A Diet For All Reasons" features Dr. Michael Klaper, another activemember of our Board of Advisors, who is a dear, committed educator onthe planet. This Documentary features a informative and lightheartedlecture that is a basic primer of the vegan lifestyle. Althoughproduced in the 90s, this is an essential educational tool for thoseon the path and those just beginning. Michael conveys powerful imageryand information about the benefits of an Organic, Plant-based Diet.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wednesday, September 276:30-9pm"PEACEABLE KINGDOM" DESCRIPTION FROM THE DVD:"We're told life is cruel. But does it have to be?"Peaceable Kingdom is a masterpiece." -- Jane GoodallBreaking generations of silence in the farm community, PeaceableKingdom weaves together themes of respect, forgiveness, commitment andhealing, offering a vision of a more peaceful world that is wellwithin our reach. Featuring music by Moby. HOSTS' NOTES: Important information to be shared from the animalrights perspective. Passionately put together by Tribe of Heart --issue-oriented filmmakers and a Charitable Organization that empowerscaring people everywhere to become agents of peaceful social change.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YOUR HOSTS:Chef Al Chase and Donna Benjamin are Organic, Plant-based CuisineEducators and Consultants who bring their experience and passion tothe realm of Veganism in a fun and empowering way. Donna also playsand teaches Native American Courting Flute handcrafted by DavidNighteagle. "Be the change you want to see in the world." 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robert Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Howard Lyman's movie Mad Cowboy is Thursday night (the 14th) so if you're interested in seeing it, head on over to Chef Al's house at 6:30PM! The full schedule is listed above so check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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