Happy Food Day

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Food Day is a nationwide celebration and movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. It began in 2011.

The Humane Society of the United States released this short animated film, A Pig's Tail today, in celebration of Food Day.



The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently released this short animated film, accompanied by a song by Jason Mraz, called The Real Bears.



Election Day is almost here. Yes, fill our your ballot. But remember that you vote with your dollars every single day. My favorite vegetarian/vegan food blog is 101 Cookbooks. I'm also a big fan of the vegetarian/vegan dessert blog Chocolate Covered Katie.

If you are a student then check out Real Food Challenge.

Jason & Tristan on their passion for the Ocean. With Surfrider CEO Jim Moriarty.

photo: Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz, by Jim Moriarty.

One of my favorite songs "All I Want for Christmas is Us" was co-written by Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz in 2005-ish. Yeah, a Christmas song in June ...



"Wishing for you is like wishing for snow in Southern California."

A studio version is available for purchase somewhere, but I can't find it right now. In the meantime here's a live recording of the song that you can stream, since the video above isn't the full song.

I was prompted to post this today because Surfrider Foundation CEO Jim Moriarty did a great podcast interview with Tristan and Jason recently about their passion for the ocean, surfing and the Gulf spill. You can listen to the interview here, on Jim's blog.

Jason Mraz sings about Going Outdoors on Sesame Street

We're Ready! (So is Jason Mraz)

Environment America, TckTckTck and EMA produced this video featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Simon Baker, Alanis Morrisette, Chevy Chase, Amy Smart, Jason Mraz, Jake Mclaughlin, Frances Fisher, Ollivia Wilde, Kevin McHale, Emily Van Camp, Dana Delany, Michael Rady, Ed Begley Jr. and Diana Agron calling for strong action to fight global warming in Copenhagen.

After watching the video, click here to take action - through Environment America's website.

Environment America's website says ... It’s time to repower America—to unleash the power of clean energy to protect our environment and rebuild our economy.

We can achieve dramatic improvements in the efficiency with which we use our energy, harness the power of the wind and the sun to get the energy that we do need, and create millions of jobs for Americans at the same time.

We're calling on the U.S. Senate to pass legislation that will drive the transition to a clean energy economy and help to stop the climate crisis.

Jason Mraz and Brett Dennen are AMAZING.

photo by Kyle "Montee" Lishok

Not only did Jason Mraz recently participate in the 4th Annual Surfrider Foundation's Celebrity Expression Session (Surf Jam), but ...

He recently announced an upcoming free show in San Diego, California on October 11 at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Chula Vista, California. Tickets were 'sold' through the paperless ticket method which requires purchase with a credit card and were gone in a snap. The credit card must also be presented at the concert venue to gain admission.

The show starting at 6 pm will feature Brett Dennen as the opening act with Bushwalla as the host. Brett Dennen also supports the Surfrider Foundation.


Photo: Mike Childs (Surfrider DC Chapter), Nicole (Surfrider DC Chapter), Randy Schwartz (drums), Brett Dennen (vocals, guitar), Matt Montee (road manager), Jason (Surfrider DC Chapter), Steve Adams(bass)

Charities like the Surfrider Foundation, VH1 Save the Music and San Diego Youth Services will be on hand as well to accept donations from fans: "This has become a 'pay what you like' show in reality." Jason Mraz explains. "We'll give the show up to the fans for free, and ask them to drop in at the charity tables and give the non-profits the money that they think the show is worth. With no obligation to do so, of course, just a suggestion."

30 pairs of the best seated tickets will be auctioned off along with a meet and greet with Jason to benefit the Surfrider Foundation!!

CLICK HERE for the auction and to bid on Jason Mraz tickets to benefit Surfrider.

Carpooling is encouraged with carpools of three or more being allowed to park for free.