"The Birds Nest" radio show streams live from the Empty Vessel, a floating artspace in the Gowanus Canal. Tonight's program features various offerings from Portland film and video artists, plus a live performance by solo guitarist Random Cutting. Random Cutting, Gretchen Hogue, Tyler Nolan, Cat Solen, Vladimir, Vanessa Renwick, Tara Jane O'Neil, and Shawna Ferreira will all be a part of the show. Birds Nest radio show streams live from the Empty Vessel, a floating artspace in the Gowanus Canal. Stumptown Girls is a 90-minute program of short films by female filmmakers from Portland, Oregon. The program highlights the DIY, collaborative spirit that this city has grown famous for, featuring an ecclectic selection of work ranging from Cat Solen¹s music video for Bright Eyes to Vladimir¹s handmade viewmaster movies; from Vanessa Renwick¹s collaboration with Portland musician Tara Jane O¹Neil to Shawna Ferreira¹s psychedelic video creations. Stumptown Girls promises to be a night chock full of surprises, inspiration, and good old northwestern spunk! After the films, solo guitarist Random Cutting will play a live show on the boat.