JournalNow.com: Veggin' Out

Contrary to a popular stereotype, vegetarians are not all champions of self-denial, pathetically munching a sprout on the sidelines while watching the omnivores have all the culinary fun. Instead, the vegetarians we know love good food and know where to get it. They aren't about to settle for a bland meal, either at home or at a restaurant.

Live Earth

This Saturday—7/7/07—is Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis, a 24-hour, multi-city concert event to promote awareness of and action to help fight global warming. There will be more than 100 musical acts across eight cities, including Madonna, Bon Jovi, The Police, Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, Melissa Etheridge, John Mayer, Faith Hill, Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas.

Many vegetarians embrace a philosophy of concern for the environment, but this is a notable event whether you’re a vegan or carnivore, because the state of the world’s environment affects us all.

There aren’t any concerts near here, but you will be able to watch the Live Earth concerts streamed live online at MSN.com. They will also be aired across the channels of NBC Universal. Here’s the TV schedule:

NBC: 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
BRAVO: 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Universal HD: 4 a.m.-2 a.m.
Sundance: 4 a.m.-2 a.m.
MSNBC: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (continuing coverage)
CNBC: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.
Telemundo: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MUN2: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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By Cassandra Sherrill on 07/06/2007 (11:17 am)

Comments

Thanks for the comment, Cornelia! I’m afraid that some still have the perception that veggie food can’t be filling, especially for the “menfolk.” But that is changing some, and we’re doing what we can to help change it more!

7/09/2007 6:52 PM

Cassandra on 11/30/2007 (4:39 pm)

Hi Cassandra and Julie,

I discovered your blog when I searched the Live Earth Concerts in NC—didn’t know anything about the event until 8 pm that night, what’s up with that???

Anyway, I just wanted to say I really like the tone of your site, that vegetarian choices are a rich part of a healthy lifestyle/diet. I remember when I moved to Winston-Salem I suggested a vegetarian theme for a group dinner with five couples. Three of the five women snuck some meat into their veggie entrees so the “men” wouldn’t go away hungry. I think we’ve come a long way since then!

Thanks for offering a great perspective on veggie dining in WS!

Cornelia

7/07/2007 11:34 PM

anonymous on 11/30/2007 (4:38 pm)