Citizen Active: Environment

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.

Glenwood Rockslide - March 9, 2010

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PHOTOS: Glenwood Canyon Rockslide - Update March 12

UPDATE March 12, 2010 - Crews have opened I-70 through Glenwood Canyon in both directions. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction & will remain like this until long-term repairs can be completed. New photos added. The latest news & photos from the Glenwood Canyon rockslide which has shutdown all traffic, both directions on I-70, between Glenwood (mm 116) and at Dotsero (mm 133).

March 9, 2010 in Top Of The Mountain Blog

Vail's Lindsey Vonn Wins Gold

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

Education

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

SoBe Wine & Food 2010: Behind the Scenes w/ Stephanie Izard at Burger Bash

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 & Olympic Skier Julia Mancuso

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

Community Building

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

SoBe Wine & Food 2010: Late Night Antics of Celeb Chefs

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

What Makes a Great Party

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

Ski Etiquette with Clark Woodard

Emily Post never wrote a chapter on ski etiquette, so let ski expert Clark Woodard impart some wisdom on how to be courteous on the mountain. When do you put the bar down? What’s your position on ski lift small talk? Clark Woodard helps you mind your manners and stay safe on the slopes.

February 11, 2010 by Kevin Heinz in Video

Citizen Active - A Plum TV Original Series

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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