Events
Cannabis “Potluck” After New Regulations in Toronto
August 24th will mark the first day that new marijuana regulations in Canada will come into play. These regulations are an extension of the existing medical marijuana system that has been in existence since the former Conservative government held power. A federal judge determined the current scenario to be unconstitutional. With that decision earlier this year, Trudeau […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Explore PRIDE Event Launches Foria x Weedmaps at SF Pride
If you’re in the San Francisco area today, you can catch Foria and Weedmaps celebrating the official launch of FORIA Explore. Foria’s “Explore PRIDE” celebration will be taking place from 4-7 p.m. at Sparc, a nonprofit medical cannabis collective in San Francisco. The in-store event will consist of Foria’s street team discussing the benefits […] Thanks to marijuana.com
The Future of Medical Marijuana in Latin America
It’s a beautiful place for marijuana. Costa Rica has an established history as a haven for liberal ideas, happy people, and gorgeous scenery. The country is one of the most environmentally friendly places in the world with 25% of the nation’s acreage protected from industrial development of any kind. It also disbanded its armed forced […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Canada: The World’s Next Marijuana Marketplace
Australia does not exist at the forefront Canada’s collective mindset. For Canadians who haven’t traveled to the land down under, knowledge of this part of the world is limited to a few antiquated stereotypes like boxing kangaroos and Crocodile Dundee. What Canadians and the rest of the planet may not realize is that Australia is […] Thanks to marijuana.com
The Marijuana Industry Thrives in Lansing, Michigan
Our industry’s green-minded elite have come together in Lansing, Michigan for the first ever Extreme Cannquest & Expo. Ganjapreneurs from across North America will be flocking to this event for the opportunity to gain tens of thousands of dollars in investment funding on The Marijuana Show, the show that has ABC, CBS, CNN, Forbes, Fortune, and […]
Spark Up Your High Holiday Shopping List, We Have A Lot To Celebrate On This 420
It’s almost 4/20! That’s right. The adult version of Christmas for our demographic is just a few short days away. Making at least one hump day a little more irie this year, 4/20 falls squarely in the middle of the workweek, turning an average Wednesday into the potential beginning of a five-day celebration of all things cannabis. After all, […]
Time To Stop Complaining and Get Involved
We receive a lot of inquiries (and some complaints) at NORML from those who favor legalization and wonder why we continue to focus on a state-based strategy instead of focusing on Congress. The belief is that Congress could legalize marijuana in one fell swoop if they wanted to do so. It’s a reasonable question, but […]
Rescheduling Cannabis: Marijuana Advocates Plan White House SmokeOut This Saturday
Getting their protest on a few days in advance of 4.20, DCMJ, a community support group for marijuana cultivators, consumers and their extended families for the greater DC area, are planning a quaint little get together in front of the White House this Saturday. Exposing naked ignorance, the DCMJ plan on doing a little protesting to […]
Seattle’s DOPE Cup Runneth Over with Buds, Entertainment & More
The DOPE Cup is coming to Seattle brimming with live music, competition, vendors, food and an awards ceremony. Organized by Seattle’s own DOPE (an acronym for “Defending Our Plant Everywhere) Magazine, the event is in its 5th year and recently branched out, hosting its first event in Portland in 2015. The upcoming Seattle event, billed […]
Music Blossoms at the 12th Annual Emerald Cup
The event that Rolling Stone called “The Academy Awards of the Cannabis Industry” returns to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds this December 12th & 13th. For tens of thousands of attendees, the Emerald Cup is the celebration of outdoor cultivation and everything that goes with it.
As nearly every cannabis enthusiasts will passionately agree, few things accompany marijuana better than music, especially live music. The cornerstone of The Emerald Cup is the prestigious contest, but you won’t find an overly competitive nature in the air. In fact, it could be argued that the true spirit of this Cup will be experienced to its fullest around the music stages in the company of thousands of high-minded cannabis culture enthusiasts.
This year’s lineup features an eclectic mix of reggae, electronica, rock, world, folk, psychedelia, and hip-hop. Inspiring acts like Santa Barbara’s roots reggae superstars Rebelution are set to headline the first day of the event. Formed in the laid-back beach side college community of Isla Vista, Rebelution gained a great deal of momentum consistently dazzling local audiences as they fine-tuned their unique roots sound. Their second full-length album, Bright Side of Life, dominated the iTunes charts and reached the top spot in reggae and the third spot in all genres of music.
Sunday’s music offerings will close with Beats Antique, an experimental group of exceptionally talented musicians that blend world fusion and electronic music to craft an incredibly distinct sound. Releasing at least one album a year since 2007, this group of veteran performers have become known for their diverse musical offerings and their wild theatrical performances. With nearly a dozen exceptional bands performing over the two-day event, the uplifting spirit of music reverberates through the entire 2015 Emerald Cup. Tickets are going fast, get yours before they sell out!