Oregon Grapevine
KLCC’s Barbara Dellenback hosts Oregon Grapevine, conversations with people who are actively and passionately creating the present and future in which they wish to live. The show takes its name from Oregon's state flower, the Oregon Grape, and through it you'll hear candid and compelling conversations on arts and activism, political lobbying, the future of libraries, and unique perspectives on current events.
If you know people taking creative and perceptive action, and making unusual choices in these times, please send us an email.
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We may pass Grange Halls regularly, and pay them no mind. On the newest Oregon Grapevine, Jay Sexton the Oregon State Grange speaks with host, Barbara Dellenback, about the history and current life of the Grange. It is not just about agriculture, but incorporates community and activism and friendship. -
The Linn County Historical Museum in Brownsville, Oregon is a look into the past, and present of small town life. Joni Nelson speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about the value and fun of history and life in rural Oregon. -
Kelly AuCoin has roles on stage and screen. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about his life as the child of a politician, his beginnings as a performer, and acting as a team sport. -
Margie Boule was a fixture on Seattle and Portland radio and TV. She wrote a column for the Oregonian newspaper for 23 years, and has been on stage since she was a teenager. She talks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about her life in the media and on stage. They talk about communication, memorable moments, and her connection to the Sylvia Beach hotel on the Oregon coast. -
Lift the Sky is an art installation bringing positive messages of change and hope and conversation. Curator Julie Weavering speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about the genesis of the project. The installation is an effort to get beyond divisiveness and conflict and demonstrate universal images. -
William Sullivan is a prolific author of regional hiking books. He is also the son of a journalist, and a student of the profession. On the newest episode of the Oregon Grapevine, he speaks with host Barbara Dellenback about the past and current state of newspapers and information streams. -
Healthy urban forests mean healthier people and culture. Mike Oxendine of Our Community Forestry speaks with host Barbara Dellenback about his work to ensure the equitable planting, maintenance, and preservation of trees. Diverse planting of trees brings a diverse ability to survive and thrive. -
U. S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer represents Oregon's 5th District. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about working across party lines, solving constituents' problems, and her life in public service. -
David James Duncan is the author of fiction and non fiction. He has deep Oregon roots, and now lives and writes in Montana. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about his new novel, Sun House. They discuss rivers, spirituality, the state of the environment, the art of writing, and more. -
Professor Jim Moore studies and teaches on electoral politics and international relations. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about the possibility of creative candidates and ideas in elections, the economics of immigration, party politics, and more.
