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River of Renewal tells the story of the Klamath Basin, a region of the Pacific Northwest that spans the Oregon-California border. In this place that has witnessed, ever since the Gold Rush, a succession of wars and resource conflicts, myths of the West loom large, amplifying differences among the inhabitants of a land united by water and divided by people. The book was originally published in 2006, and has been updated following the removal of four dams on the Klamath River in 2023-2024.

Join us in conversation with the author about this significant event.

Visit mendocinobookcompany.com to view event details. 

The Mendocino Book Company, 102 S School St, Ukiah, CA 95482

Grab a drink and join us for some literature! Local author Marcy Houle shares her book, Forest Park: Exploring Portland's Natural Sanctuary, and leads a panel discussion with Chris Prescott, Pamela Slaughter and Hannah Prather on urban biodiversity reserves and their importance in a time of wildlife crisis. After, stick around for a Q&A and the chance to buy a signed copy of the book!

Doors open at 6pm. Program at 7pm. Visit mcmenamins.com for more information.

Tickets are $5. Place your order online before the event!
 

McMenamins, Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

Author and playwright Stephen Most will be at Eureka Books signing his new edition of River of Renewal: Myth and History in the Klamath Basin.

Visit the Eureka Books Instagram page for more information.

Eureka Books, 426 2nd St. Eureka, CA 95501

River of Renewal tells the story of the Klamath Basin, a region of the Pacific Northwest that spans the Oregon-California border. In this place that has witnessed, ever since the Gold Rush, a succession of wars and resource conflicts, myths of the West loom large, amplifying differences among the inhabitants of a land united by water and divided by people. Yet when faced with ecological catastrophe, farmers, tribes, and other regional stakeholders forged a consensus that led to the largest dam removal and watershed restoration project in history.

Visit northtownbooks.com for more information.

Northtown Books, 957 H Street Arcata, CA 95521

This FREE event features:

• Screening of the short film Undammed
• Discussions and Q&As with Native American leaders, ecologists, and environmental advocates
• Book talk and book signing with Stephen Most, author of River of Renewal, and a screening of its companion documentary
• Basketweaving demonstrations
• Plus: Bigfoot rybread on-site with delicious frybread and tacos available for purchase

Learn more at californiamuseum.org.

California Museum, 1020 O St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Come learn about Bill Naito, one of Portland's most impactful business and civic leaders, through a presentation with pictures and videos. Naito’s life spanned the Great Depression and World War II through Portland’s rebirth in the 1970s and its profound growth until his sudden death in 1996. Naito’s name became synonymous with dynamic civic leadership, whether growing Portland’s urban tree canopy, revitalizing its downtown, or preserving historic buildings.

Learn more about the even on the library's website.

Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 4th St Lake Oswego, OR 97034

The Immigrant Story is a Portland-based nonprofit that seeks to elevate the voices of immigrants and refugees through multimedia narratives. I Lived to Tell the World presents first-person stories of survival alongside memorable music.

Join us for a pre-show happy hour! PRAxPRELUDES feature food and drink for purchase and an equally tantalizing bit of programming related to the main event.

• February 1: Curator's Talk with Sankar Raman | Toomey Lobby | Doors 6 p.m

Buy tickets online here. To learn more, visit prax.oregonstate.edu.

Oregon State University, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331