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40 YEARS IN THE GAME
Tommy Chong on Cannabis and Entertainment by Danielle Guercio You can try all you want to go viral in today’s fame game, but even millions of eyeballs can’t keep you relevant for over 40 years like actor, director and icon Tommy Chong. With the upcoming 40th anniversary of Up In Smoke swiftly approaching, and California cannabis […]
Top Shelf Budtending
Written by Ashley Priest Social cannabis consumption is at the forefront of many conversations. These conversations have become more topical recently due to consumers inability to engage publicly. While several states have legalized cannabis for adult use, the stigma still lingers. Many states restrict cannabis use to private residences, which prohibits its consumption at major […]
From Broadcast to Broadband
Cannabis on TV We’ve had a blooming of cannabis-oriented shows these past few years. It seems the combination of huge legalization activity across the U.S., combined with the greater freedom of expression found on the internet, cable channels and in video-on-demand (VOD), has spawned a new genre. The path to this opening continues to be […]
Bong Rips and Boat Trips
By L. Andrew The paddle’s blade is placed gently into the water, as far forward as your twisting spine can reach. Then, a microsecond pause, followed by an explosive pulse of force as the spine recoils and your top hand drives the shaft of the paddle through the suddenly solid water. The blade moves less […]
Mary Jane, Where Are You?
“Mary Jane: A Musical Potumentary” is soon to be released for general distribution. Looking for fashion inspiration? If your tastes turn toward the outrageous, look no further than the Humboldt made film, “Mary Jane: A Musical Potumentary,” where classic hippie, corporate button-down, heavy metal, reggae-flavored, Earth Mama, even Bollywood styles come together. The […]
Cannastudio
High Definition Art The creative world is helping to re-brand the new generation of legal cannabis, shedding the “counter” part of “counterculture.” For the Portland-based business, Cannastudio, this means re-visualizing the cannabis plant through photography and design. The studio showcases kaleidoscope-like designs, created by Eliav Cohen, founder and CEO of the […]
CANNABIS AND CREATIVITY
SPARKING THE ARTS Can cannabis spark the realms of creativity? To some the answer may be obvious, but the “if” and “how” have long been debated. Some people believe that cannabis is only good for getting high. Some believe it’s a powerful medicine. Thanks to Reefer Madness, many people believe that productive members of society […]
High Art 1967-Style
How a Lifelong Love of Cannabis Began with Two Record Albums and Nature’s Artistry This month marks my 50th anniversary enjoying cannabis. To celebrate these landmarks, I’ve gone back in time, hoping to give readers some sense of how far we have come since 1967. Of course, my memories are specific to one place and […]
The Oakland Toke
Puff, Pass, Paint Visitors to Oakland are always enthralled by supreme sunsets, sports culture, and now the emerging cannabis scene. Those residing in Oakland are equally impressed with the passage of Measure Z, which is the city’s alternative to the War on Drugs. Since Measure Z places adult cannabis use as the lowest police […]
2017 National Cannabis Industry Association Summit & Expo
The Cannabis industry’s occupation rainbow was displayed in its full spectrum on June 12-14 at the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Cannabis Business Summit and Expo. As the organization’s largest meeting yet, 4,500 people gathered at the Oakland Marriott City Center. Medical experts, attorneys, technology and software specialists, and public policy advocates were only a […]