That said, we certainly don’t have the market cornered by any stretch of the imagination. Seattle is one of the most influential and (dare I use the word?… I dare) progressive cities in the U.S. today and has been, musically, for a good three decades at least. Well, it still is and The Hoot Hoots are a good example of that. The following is an excerpt from The  Hoot Hoots‘ website…www.thehoothoots.com

“Bunny suits and super heroes. Rainbow cloaks and Vader onesies. Fuzz, synths, sing-a-longs, and yes more fuzz! Seattle power pop quartet The Hoot Hoots bring all that and more as they pledge allegiance to the United States of Have-A-Good-Time, and its obvious in both their live shows and in their two 2011 full length releases, Silly Lecture Series and Appetite for Distraction.

In reviews of their live shows and albums, the Seattle Weekly has compared them favorably to the Shins, the Deli Seattle Magazine has praised them for their “flashy, out-of-control pop sensibilities,” and countless audiences from venues across Seattle can bear witness to their dedication to creating a fun, energetic performance. Think vintage Flaming Lips with a splash of NES and a dash of the Unicorns.”

This Friday will be their first foray into the Calapooia Brewing Company, and as far as I know, into this portion of the Willamette Valley. Their presentation and energy is infectious and I challenge anyone in the room to remain still. Best of all, you get to see them for free! It will cost you nothing but for the excellent beer you drink and the delicious food you eat. Showtime is 9 o’clock. Don’t miss this unique musical event, right here at Calapooia Brewing Company! Here’s a little taste of The Hoot Hoots…

The Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry (CSMC) and Calapooia Brewery would like to invite you all to How will climate change impact you as an Oregonian? A Science Pub presentation by Kathie Dello, the Associate Director of theOregon Science Change Research Institute.  

Oregonians enjoy a quality of life that is unrivaled by most places in the US. The very things that contribute to our vitality are vulnerable in a changing climate. While the changes to our earth’s temperature are global, the impacts will be felt locally. What impacts are scientists expecting in a changing climate, and most importantly – how are we going to prepare?

Kathie Dello is the associate director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, and Deputy Director of the Oregon Climate Service at Oregon State University. She managed Oregon’s first climate assessment report required by legislation, and specifically researches Oregon weather and climate. She has a Bachelors in Atmospheric Science and a Master’s in Physical Geography from The State University of New York at Albany. Though she comes to Oregon from New York, last summer a local newspaper decided that she could consider herself Oregonian because of the multiplying fleece jackets in her closet.

Where: Calapooia Brewery, 140 Hill St NE, Albany OR

When: May 8th, Trivia starts at 6:30 PM

Win a Prize!!! The CSMC will have prizes for the top five trivia competitors.

Check here for a list of all upcoming CSMC Science Pubs: http://sustainablematerialschemistry.org/tag/science-pub

Check here for a list of all upcoming Calapooia Brewery events: http://calapooiabrewing.com/blog/

Cheers,

Andy Bedingfield

Director of Education and Outreach

Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry

Materials Science Institute

University of Oregon

1252 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403

t 541 346 7540

c 541 285 6184

If you want to take a trip to places you’ve never dreamed could exist, this is your chance. Saturday, April 20th at 9pm at Calapooia Brewing Company.

Cheers!

Paulrus

Due to the fact that our yearly National Science Foundation site review is this month, the Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry will not be hosting a Science Pub at the Calapooia Brewery in April.

Please join us for our next event on May 8^th at 6:30PM. Our speaker will be Kathie Dello of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute. She will be discussing the latest climate change research that is going on in Oregon and around the world. I will send another reminder email the week before the event, and you can always check upcoming events on our website: http://sustainablematerialschemistry.org/tag/science-pub.

Thank you,

Andy Bedingfield

Director of Education and Outreach

Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry

Materials Science Institute

University of Oregon

1252 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403

t 541 346 7540

c 541 285 6184

This week we’ve got a triple header of good music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week!

Rusty Hinges are an old-timey folk duo that play the first Thursday of every month.

On Friday the 5th, a longtime friend of Calapooia Brewing and singer/songwriter extraordinaire, John Shipe transmutes suffering into art.

Saturday the 6th, enjoy the virtuosity of blues guitarist Robert Richter.

And don’t forget the blues jam on Sunday!

Cheers!

Paulrus

~Paulrus

The Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry (CSMC) and Calapooia Brewery would like to invite you all to“Farm Fresh Plastic Cups:  The Growth of Renewable Materials.”

In this talk, Dr. Matthew Carnes will discuss recent scientific advancements leading to plastics made from renewable resources, things we can grow like corn and mushrooms.  He will present an overview of the history of how synthetic plastics were developed starting in the early 1900′s and leading to modern plastics we see and use every day.  In addition, he will discuss how new technology is enabling scientists to replace the building blocks of today’s plastics with greener, renewable, and biodegradable alternatives.

Dr Carnes was born in Sacramento, CA.  He received his undergrad form UC San Diego in Chemical Engineering.  He received his PhD from Columbia University in NYC in Organic Materials and Polymers. After grad school, he served as a postdoc for 2 years in Eindhoven the Netherlands. He is currently a researcher at the Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry and is based at UO in Eugene. In his free time he likes cooking, hiking, mushroom hunting and baseball.

Where: Calapooia Brewery, 140 Hill St NE, Albany OR

When: March 13th, Trivia starts at 6:30 PM

Win a Prize!!! The CSMC will have prizes for the top five trivia competitors.

Check here for a list of all upcoming CSMC Science Pubs: http://sustainablematerialschemistry.org/tag/science-pub

Check here for a list of all upcoming Calapooia Brewery events: http://calapooiabrewing.com/blog/

Cheers,

Andy Bedingfield

Director of Education and Outreach

Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry

Materials Science Institute

University of Oregon

1252 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403

t 541 346 7540

c 541 285 6184

The Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry (CSMC) and Calapooia Brewery would like to invite you all toOcean Energy: the Wave of the Future?

In this talk, Belinda Batten will discuss the outlook for wave energy in the US and globally and why Oregon is a leader in this new technology area. She will present an overview of the work at the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center, and the role that faculty and students play in understanding the impact of wave energy on our energy portfolio, our environment and our communities.

Dr. Belinda Batten is the director of the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center at OSU.

Where: Calapooia Brewery, 140 Hill St NE, Albany OR

When: February 13th, Trivia starts at 6:30 PM

Win a Prize!!! The CSMC will have prizes for the top five trivia competitors.

Check here for a list of all upcoming CSMC Science Pubs: http://sustainablematerialschemistry.org/tag/science-pub

Check here for a list of all upcoming Calapooia Brewery events: http://calapooiabrewing.com/blog/

Cheers,

Andy Bedingfield

Director of Education and Outreach

Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry

Materials Science Institute

University of Oregon

1252 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403

t 541 346 7540

c 541 285 6184