Jake Blauvelt "Naturally" Portland Premiere

Wake up, Portland! You feel that fall air. You're getting ready for the season, but there's no snow yet. The next best thing is a shred vid. This Thursday (9/19) Jake Blauvelt's "Naturally" premieres in Portland. If you thought last year's part was the whole deal, like I did, prepare to have your head caved in by this one. Not just one part, but a whole movie, Naturally. 

The show is at the Alberta Rose Theater (I've never been there either) at 3000 NE Alberta St. Doors at 7, show at 8. All ages. Free admission. www.jakeblauvelt.com  #jbnaturally  Here's the teaser.

Isenseven Premiere TONIGHT!

Who wouldn't want to use a product called Crack Grease?

That poster really says it all, doesn't it? Well, I have a little bit to add. SOS Outreach is a wonderful organization that provides outdoor adventure to at-risk youth. It's similar to a group I volunteer for called Snowdays. Put simply, we all know how expensive snowboarding is, but we all know how much fun it is and how rewarding it is, too. That's what groups like SOS and Snowdays are for, bridging the expense gap to provide the rewards. Rewards to deserving folks who might never get that chance otherwise.

The tricky part is raising the money. Enter Isenseven and Crack Grease and the movie premiere format. You donate $10 to SOS (or $5 and a useable pair of goggles) and you get to see some good snowboard movies at a theater with 100 of your closest friends. Throw in product tosses (look at all those sponsors), raffles and beer and you've got a solid Thursday night's entertainment. Get there. And don't forget K2uesday next Tuesday benefitting Snowdays.

Videograss World Premiere Tonight!

Bagdad Theater, Doors @ 6, Show @ 7:15, Two Movies, No Cover, All Ages

Dirksen Derby Day 2: Carnage and Tribute

I just got back from the A-Rob movie premiere and it put me in a bit of a funk. For his part in Manifest, Aaron Robinson could have been the next big thing. Or at least the next underground, cult 'big' thing. For those of you who don't know, Aaron died before the movie wrapped. His friends finished the movie for him and did their best to end it on a positive note. I can't help but think about the one guy who wasn't in the room, but should have been. The guy everyone was talking about, but not one said a negative word. The guy pictured on the commemorative snowboard up for silent auction (if it went for less than a grand, it's a travesty). I just can't help but wonder why.

In more amusing news, I made the finals of the Derby. Amusing because I fell on the right course and almost fell on the left. Timing error, they said. Come back tomorrow. OK.

Also, it was a demo day at Mt. Bachelor. Does it sound like a good idea to ride four different boards on race day and have some guy who is not you set it up before you race? I'm just sayin'. Keep an eye out for reviews of this year's Arbor Wasteland, K2 Turbo Dream and Lib Tech Travis Rice. All good rides, but my favorite was the Wasteland. Get to Meadows tomorrow (12/18) and get your own board swapping. I don't know where the demo tour goes after that, but if you live in Washington or Oregon, you might want to look it up...

Ready for Vacation?

Forum's new team video Vacation is premiering in Portland this Saturday night (October 15). Twice actually. Get to the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan) by 8:30pm if you're a minor or wait 'til 10 if you want to drink. If you're really ambitious and want some autographs, stop by US Outdoor at 5pm and get Peter Line to sign your Technical Difficulties VHS box (so I'm not the only one). If you're not in Portland, check Forum's site for a premiere near you. If you hate leaving home, just wait for iTunes.

The Art of Flight, Thursday Night

I know, I know, it's a school night. Total bummer. Also, it appears tickets are sold out. Craigslist is tilting toward 'tickets wanted' and away from 'tickets for sale.' This might be one of those times where you just show up and scalp. Did you see That's It, That's All? Have you seen the trailers!? Have you heard the hype!?! Portland, Oregon. Newmark Theatre. Doors at 7. Thursday 9/15. Changing all the rules of snowboarding and the Universe, again!!!1 Maybe mom will let you stay out late this once.