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Andrea Larson

Seattle
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Covers:  culture, cannabis, sex, health, reviews, science, technology, art, philanthropy, community, music, pop culture, politics, film
grad of @columbiajourn's @ledeprog, writer, editor, ski instructor, PNW native
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Being the Birkie Volunteer: A Unique Experience You Will NOT Regret!

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By Bruce Steinberg, Andrea Larson
| Silent Sports Magazine
Check out the action at the Fire Tower Feed Station in the following story from the Silent Sports Magazine Birkie Issue, 2021, by Andrea Larson: Fire Tower feed station chief, JB Ellis, oversees 35 volunteers on race day. Photo credit: Nancy Olson. Click on images to enlarge. Coal shovels, 10,000 cups, and surgical gloves may sound like an odd juxtaposition of items. But the Birkie Fire Tower food station race chief, JB Ellis, uses these items to equip the 35 volunteers he oversees every year.
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April 1, rent's due: Many struggle to pay in virus outbreak

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By Andrea Larson
| Herald & Review Verified
In this March 28, 2020 photo, Andrea Larson poses for a selfie during isolation in her East Nashville, Tenn., home. Larson makes a comfortable living with her job as a sommelier at a popular Nashville restaurant, but she also has student loan debt, a car payment and credit card debt. That doesn't leave her with a lot left over at the end of the month, she said. Now she is out of work and staying at home to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
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April 1, rent's due: Many struggle to pay in virus outbreak

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By Andrea Larson
| Journal Gazette & Times-Courier Verified
In this March 28, 2020 photo, Andrea Larson poses for a selfie during isolation in her East Nashville, Tenn., home. Larson makes a comfortable living with her job as a sommelier at a popular Nashville restaurant, but she also has student loan debt, a car payment and credit card debt. That doesn't leave her with a lot left over at the end of the month, she said. Now she is out of work and staying at home to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Meet Chelsea VonChaz, The Powerhouse Behind The #HappyPeriod Revolution

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By Andrea Larson
| thefoldmag.com
Andrea Larson is here to introduce you to Chelsea VonChaz, founder of a female health movement with the goal of ensuring that every individual has access to menstrual dignity. The non-profit focuses on awareness and options, and VonChaz is not one to back down from the challenge: “Okay, we’re [states] going to tax you for your pads and tampons, knowing damn well you did not choose to have your period.
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DOPE Interviews | Greater Goods’ Founder Carrie Solomon

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Facebook: @grtrgoods Instagram: @grtrgoods Website: hellogreater.com | leifgoods.com When Carrie Solomon and Jody Ake set out to create infused edibles outfit Greater Goods, a serendipitous event would land them in the Portland-based accelerator program called The Initiative. As co-founders and cohorts in the program, the couple built their line of CBD-infused chocolate bars and bonbons while simultaneously connecting with amazing women in the cannabis space.
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#ScoutedByDOPE: Put The Plant to The Test

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Natural Value Hemp Co. – Oral Pulling Rinse Oil pulling is the practice of swishing oil in your mouth – the exercise is thought to both reduce bacteria and improve oral hygiene. Sunflower, sesame and coconut oil have been used traditionally in ayurvedic practices. Hemp oil is now making its way into the oil pulling repertoire.
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Where There's An Icky You'll Find That Sticky

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Instagram: @keepitsticky Website: icky.com Price: Original – $39.99 | Stainless - $44.99 | XL – $49.99 | Slim – $39.99 Available in an assortment of colors and sizes, Icky Sticks can be personalized for your aesthetic and smoking needs. Whether you’re looking for a personal onie or wanting to share with your crew, there’s an icky stick to fit your smoking needs. I prefer the original, which holds enough flower for eight hits, give or take.
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#ScoutedByDOPE: Art + Function

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
It’s the Art Issue, and as such, we wanted to showcase a few cannabis accessories that are either a bit quirky, handmade or have a unique history. We hand-selected a small assortment of cannabis accessories from Mendocino County to Berlin, Germany. Treat yourself this fall and support the arts in one swoop! Proto Pipe Classic Handcrafted in Mendocino County by Phil and Richard Jergenson alongside an intimate team, the Proto Pipe Deluxe is celebrating over 50 years in existence.
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For Your Smoking Pleasure

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Linx Eden We’ve reviewed Linx products in the past, and they never disappoint. The Linx Eden was designed with the health-conscious in mind. Crafted from medical grade stainless steel and featuring an all quartz chamber the Eden provides a clean and smooth smoke. Its convection heating element allows the heat to circulate evenly. It’s easy to disassemble for cleaning and can be used in tow with Linx Lava Plates for vaporizing dry material and extract simultaneously.
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Software Protecting Producers and Patients

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
When people hear the word blockchain, they often think of the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but TruTrace Technologies (“TruTrace”) is using blockchain to track cannabis from seed to the hands of medical patients in Canada – specifically from a testing and supply chain perspective.
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All Aboard The Goodship: A Dreamy Takeoff

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
10mg THC per package Taking advice from the charming package, I snap the freshly unwrapped milk chocolate bar in two. Sensitive to edibles, I use discernment and eat half. Ten minutes’ lapse, my cheeks flush and waves of my approaching high flicker across my face. I snap up my winter coat, lace my boots and head out with my roommate for a grocery outing. The crisp air nips pleasantly at my warm cheeks and once inside the store, I have a harder-than-usual time making decisions. Gala or Granny Smith?
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Jordan Watson | Social Influencer

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Jordan Watson, better known in curatorial and creative communities as Watts, has built his image empire by scouring the web for art that resonates with him. Through his Instagram handle, @love.watts, Watson has brought attention to artists around the globe who may have otherwise gone unnoticed.
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8hz and SABER Upcycle In Style

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Facebook: @8hzdesigns Instagram: @8hzdesigns Twitter: @The8Hz Website: 8-hz.com 8hz is dedicated to creating eco-conscious fabrics that meld style and function, producing products aimed at reducing our carbon footprint. They reached out to SABER, one of the most recognized and respected graffiti artists out of California, for a collaboration on their line of sustainable, hand-crafted bags.
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#ScoutedByDOPE: Travel Aids

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rose Botanicals Organic Hemp CBD Oil After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, Sheri Yanez turned to CBD when traditional Western medicine had failed her. Now, Yanez proudly owns her own CBD company, Rose Botanicals based in Santa Clarita, and is the proud mom of two beautiful daughters. This pocket-sized THC-free dropper is one liquid ounce, so it can be transported in your carry-on or checked bag with ease.
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Adventure is Just A Flame Away

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Facebook: @belitbrand Instagram: @belitbrand Twitter: @belitbrand Website: belitbrand.com Price: Candles - $14.95 | 7oz Candle burn time: 55+ hours SoCal-based brand Be Lit offers an abundance of lifestyle accessories, his and hers fashion selects as well as deliciously scented lines of candles and “Be Lit” -cense. Their Worldwide Strain Collection of candles are hand-poured in the USA, made from soy and come in a plethora of cannabis-inspired terpene profiles.
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Diary of a Strain Hunter: The Life & Times of Arjan Roskam

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
It’s early afternoon on May 20th, 2019 and on the other end of the phone is Arjan Roskam, best known for his lead role on the television series “Strain Hunters,” although his relationship with cannabis dates back to the ‘80s. In 2005, Roskam approached his team of global strain hunters with the idea of taping the team’s strain hunting expeditions. “I went into my office in 2005 and said, ‘Guys, you know what?
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Summer's Here | DOPE Magazine

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Haus of Karyn Rolling Papers Kim, a stylist and designer hailing from NYC and Daryn, an entrepreneur based in Miami (they’re the creative types) had a baby. Thus, Haus of Karyn was born. These two badasses offer up some of the most coveted of all rolling papers. We tested them out and not only do the papers burn evenly and clean they come in an assortment of options just in time to celebrate Pride Month.
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Shan Boody Weighs in on Sex and Social Media

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Shannon Boodram, better known as Shan Boody is an open book – especially when it comes to talking about sex. As she neared the end of her high school years in 2010, Boodram and her now-ex-best friend formed “those girls are wild” – a blog / YouTube channel that gave Boodram the know-how and wherewithal to use the social fabric of the internet to launch her career as a sexologist, therapist and all around badass sex educator.
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Editor's Choice: New Highs CBD

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Facebook: @newhighscbd Instagram: @newhighscbd Website: newhighscbd.com Price: 700mg CBD Dropper - $125.00 | 2000mg CBD Dropper - $215.00 New Highs CBD founder Sarah Remesch is the thought leader behind the company’s dedication to promoting female-run businesses in the cannabis space while simultaneously supporting products that promote health and wellness above all else.
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Rylie Maedler: The Youngest CEO in Cannabis is Just Getting Started

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rylie Maedler, age 13, is the youngest CEO in the cannabis space, heading the charge of her research and development company Rylie’s Sunshine – dedicated to creating safe and affordable cannabis oils for kids living with debilitating illnesses. When Rylie and her mother Janie show up to the DOPE Magazine headquarters, Rylie is pulling her carry-on luggage across the bumpy sidewalks, wearing a big toothy grin from ear-to-ear.
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#ScoutedbyDOPE: Sustainable Gifts for Your Furry Friends

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
It’s National Pet Month! What better way to celebrate and pay homage to your pooch than gifting them a cannabis-themed accessory or wellness item? We’ve hand-picked a few of our must-have products just in time for you to spoil your furry friends. Woof! King Kanine — Join the Pack! As business ambassadors with the ASPCA, King Kanine is more than just a wellness-driven pet supply company.
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Editor's Choice: Maria Valentino

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Price: $68.00 - $88.00 | 30ml Instagram: @mariavalentino Website: mariavalentino.com Maria Valentino’s Serum Collection Promoting plant-based healing and engaging the endocannabinoid system, this line was created by cutting-edge formulator Maria Valentino. Valentino set out to create a healing beauty line that combines premium botanicals, full-spectrum CBD, terpenes, active plant cells and the Reishi mushroom, which is used in traditional medicines in many Asian countries.
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Twenty22Many: DOPE Interviews Vice President Dustin Bruce

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Facebook: @twenty22many Instagram: @twenty22many Website: twenty22many-olympia.org Twenty22Many – Olympia, WA Since its inception in 2014 Twenty22Many has been employing grassroots tactics to combat the reality of veteran suicide – work that the volunteers at Twenty22Many take very seriously. In 2016 the group attained its non-profit status and continues to bring awareness to an often misunderstood and stigmatized crisis that plagues our nation from its home base in Olympia, Washington.
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Managing Multiple Projects at Once

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By Andrea Larson
| revenueriver.co
Every person in our agency is managing multiple projects at one time, we are all Project Managers in one way or another - even if it isn't our official title. With this comes a whirlwind, and if it isn't handled correctly, can lead to burnout. I am a Project Manager by trade, meaning that I manage multiple projects of different size, scope, and involvement on a regular basis.
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Twenty22Many: Randy Madden Interview

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Facebook: @twenty22many Instagram: @twenty22many Website: twenty22many-olympia.org Twenty22Many — Olympia, WA Since its inception in 2014 Twenty22Many has been employing grassroots tactics to combat the reality of veteran suicide – work that the volunteers at Twenty22Many take very seriously. In 2016 the group attained its non-profit status and continues to bring awareness to an often misunderstood and stigmatized crisis that plagues our nation from its home base in Olympia, Washington.
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Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes: 25 Years in the Making

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
As a lifestyle publication, DOPE Magazine is dedicated to creating purposeful, relevant conversations. When we printed our inaugural issue in 2011 we positioned ourselves in the cannabis arena as a team of professionals determined to normalize the plant. While cannabis remains the central theme of our brand, 2017 has marked a turning point in our progression. We’ve built a steadfast framework of inclusivity when speaking about gender, race, class, politics, family and culture—with the ethos DEFEND.
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Twenty22Many: DOPE Interviews Founder Patrick Seifert

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Facebook: @twenty22many Instagram: @twenty22many Website: twenty22many-olympia.org Twenty22Many — Olympia, WA Since its inception in 2014 Twenty22Many has been employing grassroots tactics to combat the reality of veteran suicide – work that the volunteers at Twenty22Many take very seriously.
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How to Plan for a Successful Website Redesign

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By Andrea Larson
| revenueriver.co
Life is pretty crazy working at an agency that is growing like crazy. So when a new client is signed, we want to be off to the races getting to work as quickly as we can. However, we have learned that when it comes to starting off a project right, slow is fast. We always aim to be on the cutting edge, but some things will always remain the same, no matter how much trends change.
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Ricki Lake: Babe, You Gotta Think Big to be Big

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
As a lifestyle publication, DOPE Magazine is dedicated to creating purposeful, relevant conversations. When we printed our inaugural issue in 2011 we positioned ourselves in the cannabis arena as a team of professionals determined to normalize the plant. While cannabis remains the central theme of our brand, 2017 has marked a turning point in our progression. We’ve built a steadfast framework of inclusivity when speaking about gender, race, class, politics, family and culture—with the ethos DEFEND.
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Snowboard Pro Mary Rand Trades the Atlantic for the Pacific

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
In a quaint and cozy A-frame home a stone’s throw from the base of Stevens Pass Mountain Resort in Skykomish, Washington, Mary Rand, her frisbee-obsessed pup Otis and her long-term boyfriend Derrek Lever are busy spending the last days of summer repairing their newly-purchased home. The previous day, Lever had to literally cut himself out of their bathroom when a pocket door fell off its track,  trapping him in the powder room.
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Leaving a Mark in a Man's World

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Vyvyn Lazonga is a Seattle-based tattoo artist who has received 16 industry awards, including Best Tattooed Female in 1978 and a Tattoo Industry Icon Award in 2017. She opened up the first female-run tattoo shop in 1979 on Olive Way in Seattle not too far from Pioneer Square. Equipped with a radiating aura that can be felt from across the room, Lazonga is immediately inviting and a bit mysterious, befitting the name by which she is known in many circles: Madame.
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Meet the Alchemists of Glass

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
In the spring of 2005, the first YouTube video was uploaded, and for thirteen years since, that platform has acted as a substitute teacher. From self-defense tutorials to how to fold your laundry properly or learn a foreign language, its lessons are yours for the taking. With the click of your mouse, you can sift through hundreds of thousands of tutorials on how to blow glass.
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DOPE Interviews NanoSphere Health Sciences’ Dr. Richard Kaufman

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
While there’s nothing wrong with the “old fashioned” methods of cannabis consumption, August is DOPE’s first tech month, providing the ideal platform for exploring inventive, fresh delivery systems for experiencing options that stray from the norm. We dug around, spoke with numerous research and development teams and have brought to the table a variety of unique ways that you can medicate, relax, unwind and find creative expression in 2018.
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DOPE Interviews Joint Venture Flavors & Purple Monkey’s Wy Livingston

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
While there’s nothing wrong with the “old fashioned” methods of cannabis consumption, August is DOPE’s first tech month, providing the ideal platform for exploring inventive, fresh delivery systems for experiencing options that stray from the norm. We dug around, spoke with numerous research and development teams and have brought to the table a variety of unique ways that you can medicate, relax, unwind and find creative expression in 2018.
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Gary Vaynerchuk: The Nostradamus of Cannabis?

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
It’s 1994, and Gary Vaynerchuk is nineteen. He wraps up a game of “John Madden Football” and runs into the other room, where his ears are met with a cacophony of dial-up sounds. You know…pshhhkkkkkkrrrkakingkakingkakingtshchchchchchchchcchdingdingding.
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Cannabis Consumption Gets a Makeover

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Instagram: @foriapleasure | @foriawellness Website: foriapleasure.com | foriawellness.com While there’s nothing wrong with the “old fashioned” methods of cannabis consumption, our Tech Issue provides the ideal platform for exploring inventive, fresh delivery systems for experiencing options that stray from the norm.
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The PNW’s Mystical, Psychedelic Jam Band

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
DOPE Magazine will attend this year’s Summer Meltdown Festival in Darrington, Washington — our second excursion to the fabulous festival — and we want to get all our readers hyped about this incredible event! The Andy Coe Band is one of many reasons to get your weekend passes for the 2018 Summer Meltdown Festival, starting August 2! Let’s meltdown, y’all! The Andy Coe Band does not try and recreate the Grateful Dead, but rather keep the spirit of the band alive.
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The Stomp Band of the Century

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
DOPE Magazine will attend this year’s Summer Meltdown Festival in Darrington, Washington—our second excursion to the fabulous festival—and we want to get all our readers hyped about this incredible event! Polecat, a band with much of its roots in Bellingham, Washington, is one of many reasons to get your weekend passes for the 2018 Summer Meltdown Festival, starting August 2! Let’s meltdown, y’all! DOPE Magazine: You’ve come to describe yourselves as a dance band.
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“Fleetwood Psych”? Damn Straight!

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
DOPE Magazine will attend this year’s Summer Meltdown Festival in Darrington, Washington—our second excursion to the fabulous festival—and we want to get all our readers hyped about this incredible event! Smokey Brights, a local Seattle band with a new album out this fall, is one of many reasons to get your weekend passes for the 2018 Summer Meltdown Festival, starting August 2! Let’s meltdown, y’all! Not a Washingtonian?
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Macy Gray: For the Love of Music

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Rundown Photos: Lilly Lawrence Hair: Yvette Shelton Makeup: Pam Farmer Wardrobe Stylist: Nonja McKenzie Website: macygrayfanstore.com Twitter: @macygrayslife Facebook: @macygrayslife There is a common misconception that Macy Gray rose to fame overnight. There are few people who can’t recall the lyrics to Gray’s “I Try,” released almost 20 years ago—a song that snagged her a 2001 Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Super Troopers 2: A Sequel Worth the Wait

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
“Actors shouldn’t try to play cops. They never get it right.” – Paul Soter as Foster in Super Troopers 2 While this may be true, Super Troopers 2 was made for Super Troopers fans. The Broken Lizard troupe found a recipe that works, and they baked up a pretty damn good sequel. If you don’t like macarons, stay the hell out of a French bakery. It shouldn’t come as a shock that the plot of Super Troopers 2 is reminiscent to the original.
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Jennifer Lawrence Still Shines in Cliché Thriller: DOPE Reviews Red Sparrow (2018)

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Red Sparrow is a spy thriller that falls a bit flat. Adapted from the novel of the same name, written by ex-CIA operative Jason Mathews, the film was…a bit underwhelming. Its only saving grace is the acting. Directed by Francis Lawrence, director of the Hunger Games franchise, Red Sparrow takes viewers on a journey of seduction and manipulation. Bolshoi ballerina Dominika Egorova, played beautifully by Jennifer Lawrence, suffers a career-derailing injury early in the film.
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Dining with DOPE: Sweet and Sour Diesel Fried Chicken

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
As a lifestyle publication, DOPE Magazine is dedicated to creating purposeful, relevant conversations. When we printed our inaugural issue in 2011 we positioned ourselves in the cannabis arena as a team of professionals determined to normalize the plant. While cannabis remains the central theme of our brand, 2017 has marked a turning point in our progression. We’ve built a steadfast framework of inclusivity when speaking about gender, race, class, politics, family and culture—with the ethos DEFEND.
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LeafLink Named One of the "Top 10 Most Innovative Companies"

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
What does it mean when your business makes Fast Company’s Most Innovative list? For starters, making the list is a rare feat. Of the thousands of companies considered for the honor, only a small percentage make the cut. When doling out the annual awards, Fast Company considers (among many other coveted characteristics) product innovation, creative innovation, timeliness, cultural impact and context.
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So You Want a Gig in the Cannabis Industry? 9 Entrepreneurs Give Their Advice for Cannabusiness Success

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Cannabusiness Success Nine successful professionals in the cannabis arena have advice for you! Whether you’re a budding brand ambassador, budtender, aspiring podcaster or socialite, we have some words of wisdom for our DOPE readers. We reached out to some of our closest plant advocates and asked, “If you could give a prospective entrepreneur interested in the cannabis community one piece of advice, what would it be?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Jason Silva: Brain Games with the Wonder Junkie

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Silva’s ability to pull direct quotes seemingly out of thin air reminds me of the scene in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when Dumbledore extracts a memory and reviews it in a Pensieve (a memory reviewer). It’s a somewhat uncanny ability, almost as though Silva is sitting in front of a teleprompter—which I assure you, he is not. “I am kind of what they call a quote hoarder or quote whore,” Silva jokes. Silva grew up in a household that celebrated language.
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Over 25? Say Goodbye to Trying These Ridiculous Modes of Transportation

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
If you’ve ever witnessed a friend eat shit on a razor scooter, you know what we’re talking about. These five modes of transportation should be left to the pros, aka people under 25 who don’t hear their knees crack every time they stand up. Is that just me? Just me, huh. Interesting… 2. Heelys: these “roller shoes” aren’t for the faint of heart. We have Roger Adams to thank for this brilliant idea, which has been rolling people into disaster since 1999.
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Van der Pop X DOPE Magazine: An Educational Evening with Style

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
What is a ‘Van der Pop Session’? Have you ever wondered what your sister, friend at the gym or fellow PTA parents would think of you if they knew you consumed cannabis? Fear of judgment, being misunderstood and unfair stereotypes are all valid reasons as to why many women still hide their cannabis use. We are slowly beginning to expunge many of these fears, however, as cannabis becomes normalized and understood on a medical level.
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99th Floor: Destigmatizing Cannabis Through the Universal Language of Food

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
99th FloorFounded by two New Yorkers, Miguel Trinidad and Doug Cohen, 99th Floor planted its roots in 2015, dedicated to celebrating fine cannabis cuisine in an unsolicited fashion. Their motto? “Destigmatizing cannabis through the universal language of food.” And they do just that. Gaining entry to one of 99th Floor’s high-end dining experiences is something of a mystery, and access to a seat at one of its coveted tables can be next to impossible—and for good reason.
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Chef Miguel Trinidad: Food As a Living Art - 99th Floor

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By Andrea Larson
| dopemagazine.com
Chef Miguel TrinidadDAY THREE :: 1PMThe Pork Chop WagerChef Miguel TrinidadIt’s a Saturday in early September. We sit on the back patio of Jeepney, a Filipino restaurant that sits on E 12th Street and 1st Avenue in the East Village of Manhattan. Chef Miguel Trinidad plucks the petals from a white gerber daisy, chuckling: “DOPE Magazine, no DOPE Magazine, DOPE Magazine,” as each petal falls.
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