In Episode 3 of Citizen Active, we explore organizations that helped ignite & continue the fight to protect our planet's most precious resources by employing adaptive strategies for preservation, green jobs, & urban education. Watch the full episode & spread the word.
La Piaggia is serving up the Sunday Fun-Day, South of France style, with it’s chic yet laid back atmosphere. Guests can sip on the traditional house Rose wine and savor an assortment of dishes such as the Le Filet de Boeuf au Porivre, a 10 oz center cut beef tenderloin served with french fries, among others.
March 9, 2010 by Mamie Joeveer in Miami Beach Insider Blog
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MEATPACKING DISTRICT, NEW YORK - We got a sneak speak (and bite) of The Collective over the weekend, the soon-to-be open and sure-to-be hotspot in the former One Little West 12th space. Take a look after the jump.
March 16, 2010 in Hamptons Insider Blog
Producer Fisher Stevens & star Ric O'Barry join festival director Mystelle Brabbee during the 2009 Nantucket Film Festival to discuss their film, The Cove. The Cove recently won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film exposes the annual, six month long dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan. Stevens discusses how the film came together from over 400+ hours of footage, while O'Barry (Flipper's former trainer) shares his long history with marine life & describes how individuals can effect change and end this brutal practice. Congrats to Fisher, Ric and all involved on this amazing film and their Academy Award win!
March 8, 2010 in Video
There's no more powerful path to an equitable and prosperous society than improving education. These citizen-driven organizations are taking matters into their own hands to reform and reimagine our failing education system. Spirit, innovation, and results guide their programs - from charter schools to afterschool, early education to arts and apprenticeships. Featured Organizations: Citizen Schools, Jumpstart, DreamYard Project, Team Charter Schools.
February 19, 2010 in Citizen Active - Episode Two
Vail locals watched as Lindsey Vonn became the 1st US Woman to win an Olympic Gold Metal in Downhill. The Vancouver Winter Olympics were shown on a projector in Slifer Plaza in the center of Vail Village as the crowd cheered on their hometown Golden Girl.
February 18, 2010 by Kevin Heinz in Video
The Burger Bash is one of South Beach Wine & Food Festival's most beloved events. Every year dozens of the world's best chefs compete for the best burger on the shores of Miami Beach. We follow Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard as she grills up her entry, gets interviewed by Anthony Bourdain, personally serves Rachael Ray a burger, and comes to terms with her new found fame.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
Artist Steve Kaufman discusses his philosophy of art, how he came to work with Andy Warhol and his most recent work - a series of paintings of Olympic skier Julia Mancuso.
December 9, 2009 in Video
Big change starts locally with neighbors coming together to confront poverty, discrimination, homelessness, crime, and blight. Through art, housing, and collective action, these grassroots activists have transformed their local communities and developed scalable, exportable models for change. The organizations recognized by Citizen Active for Community Building include Philadelphia Mural Arts, Common Ground & Make the Road New York.
January 27, 2010 in Citizen Active - Episode One
Miami Beach has the reputation for enabling outrageous fun after dark. Mark Ellwood asks the celebrity chefs in town for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival: Where can we find you after 2am?
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
Everyone has their own opinion about what makes a great party, and celebrities are no exception. Plum TV's Mark Ellwood sets out to find out what celebrities look for in a party. Mark speaks to Rapper Nelly, Actress AnnaLynne McCord, Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse, Comedian Jimmy Fallon, CSI's Omar Miller, Ed Westwick from Gossip Girl, Musician Gavin DeGraw, and Football Player Thomas Clayton.
February 10, 2010 in Watch Video
Citizen Active is a Plum original series devoted to remarkable people who are working for important change. Their approaches are innovative and transformative. These are individuals who treat global and local problems as personal responsibility. They are rolling up their sleeves and getting involved. This exciting four-part documentary series captures the rising spirit of civic activism. As challenges multiply, so does this grassroots corps of individuals actively seeking solutions.
January 27, 2010 in Citizen Active - Featured Organization
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