April 2011
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NYC - Jamie Kilstein: Politics, Comedy and Martial...
Remember when I told you in the Comedy For Karma (CFK) review (view it here) that there would be a special guest coming up to discuss some of the issues raised that night? Well, here he is! Comedian and activist, Jamie Kilstein, was nice enough to sit down with me at Organic Grill and discuss veganism, politics, comedy and martial arts over a good meal before we darted off to a show he was...
Apr 22nd
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LDN - Justin Pearson @ VX
Yesterday I went to see ‘noise punk trailblazer’ (I put those in quotes although I’ve never actually heard him called that) Justin Pearson read from his new book ‘From The Graveyard of The Arousal Industry’. It was held at London’s only fully vegan outlet, ‘VX’ on Caledonian Road, which is about 5 mins walk from Kings Cross station. It was an...
Apr 17th
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NYC - Comedy for Karma
Alright, well hot on the heels of the Vegetarian Food Festival on Sunday was the Comedy for Karma benefit for Woodstock Animal Sanctuary at Gotham Comedy Club last night. It featured JAMIE KILSTEIN, Myq Kaplan, Gary Gulman, Wyatt Cenac (Daily Show) and John Oliver (Daily Show). Many folks turned out for this very long (!) comedy onslaught.  First up was Jamie.  For those of you who may not be...
Apr 7th
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LDN - Opening Night
I was hoping that my first post could’ve gone with a bang like Aaron’s, but unfortunately, London’s vegan festival isn’t until the end of August. So for my ‘opening night’, you’ll have to settle for the understudy. Imagine going to see the Descendents play in Brisbane, Australia last December and Milo’s voice is knackered, so instead you get random karaoke versions courtesy of various punk...
Apr 5th
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XVO GOES LIVE! NYC Veggie Food Festival
We (Gareth and Aaron) are officially launching our new blog this week. We will be doing reviews of restaurants, music, documentaries, and books.  You’ll find interviews, politics and resources regarding all aspects of vegan life.  If you have a vegan food product you want us to try, a book to recommend or love mail give us a shout. Now onto our first order of business! The NYC Vegetarian...
Apr 5th