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Take a scenic drive up
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Light rail to Tigard for
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Paul Sherbo's view
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Oregon Travel Information Council 9 award Winning Wines
Piluso Vineyard &Winery
Seufert Winery
St. Josef's Winery
Vitis Ridge Winery
East Valley Wine Association
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Berry Museu ���� P' t „� y
Settlemier Hou "- C'� ��
Steam Locomotive-Enput Your Feet Up
Antique Powerland I 'til
Aurora Colon MuI The Spa at Wellspring Shop til You Drop
The Woodburn Art ? I �r`� Aurora Colony
The Gordon Ho ` Downtown Silverton
- Woodburn Company Stores
4 Day on the Farm
Glockenspiel Restaurant& Pub AI's Garden Center
Vitality at Wellspring TAdelman Peony Gardens
Orchards Grill at OGA Golf Course Bauman's Farm & Garden
Pacific Hazelnut Candy Factory French Prairie Gardens
Wall Street Bar& Grill at Schreiner's Iris Gardens
Keizer Renaissance Inn Swan Island Dahlias
Lisa's on Water Street Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Mt.Angel Sausage Company Garden World
O'Brien's Cafe Heirloom Roses
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stern Woodburn Inn
Outdoor adventures Budget Inn
Silver Falls State Park ouse Bed & Breakfast
Salem's Riverfront Carousel rton Inn & Suites
Champoeg State Park � Inn at Champoeg
Woodburn Dragstrip d-Woodburn RV Park
Mount Angel Abbey Motel in Woodburn
OGA Golf Coursef;� r Renaissance Inn •!'V+� i.�! //' Snooz Inn
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There'smore to the Woodburn
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From grapes to glass
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Light rail into the past an-
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Bub's brew's by Josh G
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Our perspective
by Eleasah Gerdes mind will be able to come up with a own. Talk to proprietors,be friendly
solution to that nagging problem or to other customers, engage those you
hake off you may even realize it's not that big come in contact with. New people
those dreary of a deal after all. can bring new energy as you discover
days of winter Another benefit they accomplish
and celebrate the of travel is being A travel not to go the same goals
beginning of spring active. If you're anywhere, but to go. but in a different
with a vacation. checking out the way. Break out of
The newear always feels like a fresh local museum I travel for travel's sake.
y y � your comfort zone
start,but soon everyday life can begin watching the waves The great affair is to move." and embrace the
to feel monotonous. As the first day of crash on the beach _Robert Louis Stevenson new social setting
spring approaches don't overlook the or riding your bike you're in.
benefits of a change of scenery. through the park you will be out there Traveling with family and friends
If spending a week in the doing something. Give your mind and is also a good way to create new
Caribbean is not quite in your budget body a workout on your next vacation memories and strengthen the bond you
this spring, don't fret. A mini-vacation as you experience all your destination share. Some of my fondest memories
close to home is all you really need to has to offer. Stretch your legs and get are of trips I've gone on with friends
rejuvenate your spirit. out in the sunlight(which may prove over the years—spending time
Getting a break from your regular to be a challenge in Oregon, but give together,laughing, experiencing new
routine will relieve stress and take it a shot). people and places. When I look back
your mind off daily problems that can Meeting new people and at my photographs I am reminded
sometimes seem overwhelming. As immersing yourself in a new culture of all the fun we had. But more
you shift your focus to the new sights also shows you how vast the world importantly are the memories of the
and activities you are engaging in you truly is.Even your neighboring town sights, sounds and tastes that will stay
will gain a clearer perspective. Your has a different"flavor"than your with me forever.
Mailing address: TRAVEtON
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There's more to the Woodburn area than meets the eye
staff that treat you like family will
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make a pleasant start to your day.
After breakfast take a scenic drive
to Silver Falls State Park. Day use
passes are$5 per vehicle and give you
access to the beauty of the outdoors
in Oregon along hiking trails that lead
to breathtaking waterfalls. You can
even walk behind four of the ten falls
along the Canyon Trail for a once-in-
a-lifetime experience.
Heart-healthy hiking completed,
we made our next stop Salem's
JES $UTTLU�I�R}�; Riverfront Carousel. This is a great
-1892 " place to bring kids for a$1.50 ride on
FOUNDER OF W0OD URti the carousel. If you're a kid at heart
you may even want to hop on a horse
yourself—we won't tell, we did it,
by Eleasah Gerdes St. Paul, Gervais and Aurora to too!
Woodburn,Mt. Angel and Silverton The carousel is conveniently
0 ne way to maximize the benefits —and everything in between—the located on the banks of the Willamette
of getting out of the daily grind Woodburn area is packed with fun River in Salem Riverfront Park, so
is to take a vacation in one of the and can provide anything from a we decided to take advantage of the
many rural areas throughout Oregon. short weekend retreat to a full-blown picturesque setting and eat our lunch
Sprawling metropolises can offer vacation. there. Bringing a picnic lunch is a
a getaway with well-known tourist No matter how long you plan good way to save a little money while
destinations,but it is out in the to stay, good food is always a must. enjoying a nice spot to sit and watch
country where you'll find a peaceful One of my favorite breakfast spots the river lazily float by.
tempo and local favorites that will is O'Brien's Cafe in Silverton. For While we revelled in the park and
make your trip truly memorable. years my brother practically lived off the carousel in Salem,I couldn't wait
The Woodburn area is one such rural of their Down Home Delight(two to return to Silverton for our very first
destination you won't want to miss eggs with hash browns and homemade wine tasting experience at Vitis Ridge.
as you're making plans for a spring biscuit),but I can never pass up their Not knowing much about wine,my
outing. marble rye toast. No matter what you mom and I were a little nervous that
Encompassing towns from choose, their home-cooked meals and we might make fools of ourselves,but
Come in for a delicious home-cooked meal! Visit us to taste some
very unique wines as
open
` serving well as our version of
P notable varietals.
Bail breakfast
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from noon-5pm.
A plenteous puce for hospitaAe cheer
Located in Downtown Historic Silverton
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y= f t Knowing little about wine, I cannot Fller House
give you all the technical reasons
behind why we liked them(our
wine taster,Brandi Nash, will be
tasting their wine and writing more
knowledgeably about it next month),
but I do know our palates appreciated
them.We were also delighted with
our friendly hosts who understood
we were there to learn. It was a great
introduction to the wine tasting
experience.
it actually turned out to be our favorite If you plan to take in the time for a history lesson. The place to
event of the day. Woodburn area in two days like we learn about the founding of Woodburn
Upon arriving at Vitis Ridge did,I suggest staying at Feller House is the Settlemier House, open to the
we were warmly greeted by Sharon Bed&Breakfast in Aurora. This public on the first Sunday of every
Deckelmann, one of the five partners. historic farm house,built in the late month ($5 donation encouraged).
She introduced us to Bruce and Sally 1860s,has two lovely guest rooms We met our tour guide for the
Eich,who graciously showed us the ($100 per night). Their wholesome morning, Cindy Thomas,who took
ropes of wine tasting. breakfasts always feature seasonal us all over the home and shared the
After trying several of their homegrown and local produce. And history of the house and how the
wines I can tell you the 2007 Riesling you can't go wrong with wonderful town came to be. In 1863,Jesse
was my favorite and my mom liked hosts like Barb and Arnie Mitchell. H. Settlemier, a nurseryman who
the Vibrato dessert wine the best. After breakfast on day two make traveled west with his parents over
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• • Ride our exquisite handcrafted carousel,shop our unique Gift Gallery
and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Salem's Riverfront Park.
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recognizable on Front Street b the
the Woodburn Historical Museum, �
replica of the Worlds Be YCenter
archway which used to be over
, N Highway 99. Open on Saturdays, �I
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admission is free although donations
are accepted(but not required).
The museum was started in 1987,
beginning with a collection of office
equipment from the local newspaper
including a linotype machine that had
t, been in Woodburn almost from the
beginning of the town.
Today,the museum has two parts:
a historical collection and an old-time stop for lunch.With several$7 lunch
- 1940s theater.Laurel and Hardy and specials on the menu, we were able to
the Old Oregon Wagon Trail,bought cartoons are likely to show up on the get the most bang for our buck. Their
214 acres of land in what is now screen, and the original projector is Dutch Treat meal,consisting of a
Woodburn. After building up the displayed in the lobby. Other exhibits bratwurst sandwich,fries and a drink
town and encouraging a railroad to include one of the original freezers hit the spot. My mom and I both chose
come through,he built a 12-room, owned by Birds Eye Cannery and an a whole wheat bun for the health of
5,000-square-foot house in the fall of interesting camera collection. You it, and were pleasantly surprised with
1891.He and his family moved in on will also learn about the local railroad the generous helping of sauerkraut on
New Year's Day in 1892. history,including the Southern Pacific the sandwich.With a cozy,intimate
After changing many hands,the Engine 1785 which sits down the atmosphere and amiable staff,this is a
French Prairie Historical Society street from the museum. great place to dine while in the area.
bought the house in 1972 to preserve Learning so much about history What meal would be complete,
and maintain it.It is lavishly we worked up a good appetite. The however, without dessert?A
decorated with Victorian furniture and last town on our agenda was Mt. hop, skip and a jump away from
filled with antique lamps, clothing and Angel,home of Oregon's largest Mt. Angel Sausage Co. is the
household goods reminiscent of what annual folk fest. Although Oktoberfest Glockenspiel Restaurant, which sits
would have been there in Jesse's day. isn't celebrated until September each directly beneath the glockenspiel
Standing in the house and learning year,there are still plenty of places tower in the heart of downtown
about its rich history gave me a new in Mt. Angel to satisfy your taste for Mt. Angel. With a changing dessert
perspective on how intertwined these German fare all year round. menu, which consisted of bread
rural areas really are. Mt.Angel Sausage Co.,recently pudding and chocolate cheesecake
If you still haven't gotten your honored as Mt.Angel's 2009 Business among others that day,we settled on
fill of history,you can also check out of the Year, seemed like the perfect splitting the key lime pie($6). Our
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server, Jamie Graybeal, was efficient The next step
and quick with a smile, adding to the
already pleasant experience. Tr,p Cost per persov,* Brooks
Before concluding our trip in the NteaLs 420.00 Antique Powerland Museum
Woodburn area we fit in one final stop LodOi,v,e X50.00 All aboard for this hands-
to Mount Angel Abbey.Founded by on museum dedicated to the
a small group of Benedictine monks Carou e� 2.50
g p Pa r'r�fee .� 5.00 preservation,restoration and
from the Alpine village of Engelberg, demonstration of steam powered
Switzerland in 1882, the Abbey Tota L 7&.50 equipment, antique farm machinery
strives to be a place of peace and and implements.
solitude in a busy world. Many come *cas costs wot factored tv�,
based on n two-person, Woodburn
to this majestic spot in search of quiet trCp
and inspiration. Rose Arbor Alpaca Farm
What I have appreciated about Visit this family farm specializing
Mount Angel Abbey over the years is in Suri Alpacas. Shop for luxurious
the serene setting. It is surrounded by ---- alpaca accessories and home decor
spacious and beautifully landscaped in their Rose Arbor Cottage.
grounds, and a meditation path Woodburn Dragstrip
flowing through one of the wooded `►
If you feel the need for speed attend
areas. Take the opportunity, like we
_ a drag race at the most well-known
did, to meander up and down the path motorsports venue in the state of
for a tranquil,reflective ending to a - Oregon. For added fun reserve a
magnificent trip. photo courtesy of Woodburn Dragstrip spot and camp trackside.
Mt.Angel
Bavarian Haus
avarian a u s Wilikommen to Mt. Angel!
Experience the Old World flavor
Restaurant Lounge of handcrafted German cuisine in
Handcrafted German Cuisine this family-friendly,fine dining
Tues-Sun o llam-Close establishment.
Family Friendly Dining Room
Full Bar o Lottery Hubbard
o Daily Specials, Garden World
For Reservations call Fill in your garden with their huge
(503)845-9466 selection of locally grown plants.
www.bhaus.net This unique co-op features the
115 E CHURCH ST o MT ANGEL bounty of Oregon growers.
Rose Arbor Farm welcomes you!
Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley,
f we are the perfect location for weddings,
large family
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ff6k25�Qumaby Rd NE • Salem,Oregon 97303 • (503)39 32178 S. Burkert Road Woodburn
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Make your family memories among the TUB PS
by Eleasah Gerdes weekends—encourages carpooling wooden shoes right before your eyes.
and makes it affordable for families. You can also take a free tram out to
G 6 Te are not really in the flower Besides being out in the open the field to see the windmill and tulip
�/�/ business," says Barb Iverson country and strolling through 40 acres display beds. Be sure to bring your
of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, "but in of tulips,you will find a gift shop, camera and join in the ranks of many
the business of creating memories." a country store and a wide menu of families who return every year to take
The Iverson family has been food ranging from pasta and soybeans their annual family photograph among
growing tulips since 1974. It wasn't to wheat berries,hazelnuts and curly the tulips.
until 1983,however,that they started fries, all made from crops grown on Realistically,you can bring the
the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. As the the farm.If you're on a tight budget whole family to Wooden Shoe Tulip
business expanded they went from you can always bring your own food Farm and only spend$5 to$10 for the
simply selling flowers to opening the and enjoy a picnic at one of their whole day—a great deal for a great
farm to the public for an entire month picnic tables. day of fun.
in the spring. Their operation now There is plenty for kids to enjoy, Barb has heard many stories over
includes cut flowers,potted tulips, too. They can play in the hay pile, the years of families returning to the
a gift shop and all sorts of food and compete in ducky races, get their Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm even after
activities during the Tulip Fest. picture taken in a whimsical cutout, their kids have grown up to relive fond
The best thing about visiting the dig around in the sand box, and ride memories made during the Tulip Fest.
Tulip Fest is that it is an affordable the horse swings or the cow train. "For us,"Barb says, "the
event the whole family will enjoy. On weekends,the farm is teeming satisfaction of knowing we have
The admission cost—$5 per carload with hand-craft vendors as well as helped make this world a better place
on weekdays and$10 per carload on wooden shoe makers who will make is immeasurable."
March 25 - April 25
25th Annual Tulip Fest
- Daily 9 to 6
' Over 40 acres of Tulips �`' •� '
us out on
facebook, • www.woodenshoe.com
too!•.• Look for daily updates on our website under field
report. Check out the bloom status prior to visiting us.
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
800-711-2006 • 33814 S. Meridian Road • Woodburn, OR 97071
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From grapes to glass : Seven of Hearts
by Brandi Nash sure to suit anyone's palate. As for me,I am a sucker for
Local Libationist Viognier and found this blend to be a great representation
of what a Viognier can offer.
It is no secret that The Viognier&Roussanne begins light, crisp with
the heart of Oregon hints of pear and honeysuckle and it is just now that
wine country is the you discover that it is creamy as well. It may seem
Willamette Valley, and counterintuitive to say that something is crisp and creamy
quickly emerging as a at the same time,but in this case it's true. Both the aromas
top destination within the and flavors are subtle but not lost. On the palate I was
heart of wine country is reminded of a tart version of a fine honey and lemon tea.
the town of Carlton. Everything about this wine worked for me and had
Located just a short drive northwest of the main artery, me going back for seconds. But please don't stop with the
Highway 99 West that runs through Yamhill County,you Viognier,there is much more good wine and chocolates to
will find this quaint wine-laden town. With a population come.
of approximately 1,700 this is no sprawling metropolis, Everyone always talks of wine and cheese,but if
however,when you start to look around it can quickly you're anything like me I much rather dabble in the world
become overwhelming. of wine and chocolates. The Seven of Hearts tasting room
Within just a few walking-friendly blocks one could provides that opportunity with every visit.With this in
visit a dozen different establishments in which to taste mind, grab the wine and chocolate lovers in your life and
local wines. The delightfully cumbersome task of deciding go seek out the heart of wine country.
where to start may be better tackled with a little help. Cheers!
Seven of Hearts,located on the north side of Main
Street,has a great central location to start your Carlton
wine tour. Of course its location is not the only element
that makes this place great; after all it is wine we seek. COUNTRY
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Light rail into the past and make new friends in Tigard
by Eleasah Gerdes Street in Tigard, you will find an new friend and visiting a few
endless amount of quaint shops and other shops including Main St.
4 G e don't have customers or restaurants. If you're trying to save Stamp & Stationery, we stopped
Wclients,but friends we do a little money, you can still have in Cafe Allegro for lunch. Several
business with," says Don Hanson, fun window shopping or meeting people throughout the day had
owner of Tigard Cleaners. It was the friendly proprietors. recommended it, so we just had to
this friendly attitude that drew us Chuck Woodard, owner of try their authentic Italian cuisine
to Tigard for a day of good food, Tigard Liquor Store, was born in for ourselves.
shopping and a little exercise. Tigard and has been doing business Being budget-minded(and
One way to enjoy a there since 1953. He recounted to waistline-minded) we split the
familiar place like Tigard is to us a funny story about what life chicken artichoke dish at Cafe
take advantage of the unique was like when he was a child. He Allegro for $9.95. The description
opportunities they offer. Many remembers the streets back then of sliced chicken breast, marinated
people suggested we grab our bikes weren't paved and the horses, artichoke hearts, fresh mushrooms
and hop on TriMet's Westside wagons and old-time cars would and green onions sauteed in a
Express Service(WES) Commuter create deep ruts in the street. One thyme cream sauce served over
Rail which will drop you off day when he was 4 or 5 years old, penne pasta was tantalizing to say
right near Main Street in Tigard. he was walking across the street the least. Fortunately, the dish lived
We bought a one-day pass for and fell in one of these trenches. up to our expectations.
$4.75, hooked our bikes up to the Since it had been raining he wound Once lunch had satisfied our
convenient racks on the train and up covered in mud and, needless to appetites we started off down
prepared ourselves for the fun say, his mother wasn't too happy Main Street again. We stepped
ahead. about it. in Musi's on Main, a resale and
Once you arrive at Main After saying goodbye to our consignment shop, and found a
At Tigard Cleaners,we
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treat you like family. `- �- -
Three Generations Serving Tigard On Site We Have Every Drink Imaginable!
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CI. aAIIT s Tigard, OR 97223
Since 1960
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touching card which we purchased.
Suzie Duncan-Winn, the artist who
IIS
created it, is a local elementary
school student with autism who has .
a passion for drawing. Proceeds
from the sales of these cards goes
towards her college education.
Next time you're in Tigard, don't
pass up the opportunity to support
this budding artist.
As I mentioned earlier, we
also had the pleasure of meeting ,
Don from Tigard Cleaners who
has been doing business in Tigard
since 1960. He has seen a lot of
growth throughout the years and
has enjoyed being a part of the "It's been a joy to grow up with of Heaven. Proprietors, Mike and
thousands of little events that go them," says Don. "It's kind of like Maria Ritter, will give you a free
into making a community. Some a family reunion when they come sample of one of the delectable
of his customers first came into in." treats to try. The most amazing
his shop as children and now have Another local shop that will thing about their delicious desserts
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as the sweetener and 100 percent view of the park to enjoy before The next step
organic whole wheat in over 70 you pick up the trail again. If you Jim Griffith Memorial Skate Park
percent of what they sell. After keep heading south you'll want to Watch some highly skilled
being diagnosed with diabetes check out Tigard's Cook Park and skaters tackle the drop-ins. Or
himself, Mike discovered he didn't Durham City Park. Our day was bring your own board and join in
like most sugar-free desserts, so he about over so we rode back down the fun.
took matters into his own hands. the trail back to Main Street.
Now they produce goodies that Before picking up the WES Beveland Street Coffee House
everyone can enjoy. Even those to head home, we tried to spot a Cozy up to the fireplace with
without diabetes will love them just glimpse of Thor, the dachshund a nice warm cup of coffee or
like we did. dubbed the Volunteer Public tea. Peruse their gift shop and
After enjoying our desserts and Works Construction Manager who stave off hunger with a grilled
buying a few for later, we figured it has been helping (or just looking sandwich.
was a good time to cash in on our cute in his safety vest) with the
plan to get a little exercise. Bike or Burnham Street improvements. Summerfield Golf Course
walk on the Fanno Creek Trail to Alas, we didn't see him, but it will Play a round of golf at
the Tigard Library and then sip a give us an excuse to visit Tigard this course situated among
latte and read a book for a relaxing again in the near future. neighboring homes. The course
is relatively flat with few hazards.
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by Gloria Johnson sing the impossible song,to clear n i�
my unclearable throat"to the tune of
he Broadway Rose has opened "Impossible Dream."Lamb also takes
its 2010 season at its theater in a shot at famous producer Cameron
Tigard with Forbidden Broadway, a Mackintosh as he enumerates a `few of ' •
hilarious musical revue that lovingly his favorite things' from The Sound of
pokes fun at over a dozen of some of Music, resulting from the producer's
musical theater's iconic hits including: many financially successful Broadway
Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of hits.
the Opera, Sound of Music, Mary The very talented Megan Carver
Poppins, Mamma Mia, Man of La spoofs Carol Channing, the legendary
Mancha, Les Miserables, and Cats. It and long-running star of Hello, Dolly.
also targets famous Broadway actors, Later Carver masterfully parodies Liza
writers, and composers,including Minnelli. Rebecca Teran portrays a
Carol Channing, Cole Porter,Liza more mature,red-dressed Annie as
Minnelli,Bob Fosse, Stephen she laments becoming "30 years old, actors parody the blocking in Les Miz
Sondheim,Barbra Streisand, and tomorrow."Wade Willis is a pathetic by constantly whirling and spinning
Andrew Lloyd Webber. looking cat from the Andrew Lloyd around the stage.
The show's director,Rick Lewis, Webber hit Cats. He sings"I Enjoy Each member of the cast is great
was working in New York in 1982 Being a Cat"because it's brought individually,but their ensemble
when Forbidden Broadway first him so much money,but confides that singing is excellent. "Ambition"—
opened as a cabaret act.It now has 15 next season"I'll be playing in Lloyd their version of"Tradition"—from
editions and 25 cast albums. Webber's next show as Rin Tin Tin." Fiddler on the Roof, brings down the
Due to passionate show tunes, He also is a hilarious phantom of the house with shrieks of laughter.
sometimes corny blocking, overblown opera singing"Mucus(Music)of the The cast flawlessly carries out
romanticism, convoluted plots, and Night." dozens of quick costume and wig
self-indulgent stars, musicals provide Les Miserables leaves itself wide changes with the help of a terrific
fertile ground for lampooning. open to dozens of spoofs. "On My production crew. Costumes by Eyan
The cast of four,together with Own"becomes "On My Phone"as Candini put the finishing touches on
remarkable pianist, Kurt Crowley Carver,playing Fantine,is so caught a show that is two hours of delightful
(he doesn't use a piece of music),hit up with her cell phone that she can't and reasonably-priced entertainment.
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Everyone,that is,except Isaac Lamb, back after I die."To the tune of"I Company has been producing theater
who in his first number as Don Dreamed a Dream"Teran whines, "I in Tigard since 1992. It is the only
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If you haven't yet caught on to particularly pleasant, foods ranging
it, I'm going to talk to you about from the standard American burger
a brewpub I went to. Fanno Creek all the way to exotic coconut-shrimp
Brewpub is just off 99W in Tigard. I tacos. I didn't try the shrimp tacos this
dined there recently and found a fine visit but I do plan to return and try
a variety of beers brewed right there. them at Fanno Creek when they host
On special was a Raspberry Stout, their 1 st Annual Nano Beer Fest. And
which my lovely wife enjoyed as well after I do, perhaps I'll fill you all in on
as a Vanilla Porter, while I started my the great fresh beers from around the
evening with a Doppelbock and then area.
by Joshua Gerdes moved onto a Porter.
The Doppelbock was not as sweet
Everyone loves a brewpub. as Doppelbocks can get, and those of
Brewpubs are fantastic places to you who shy away from the sugary
try out local beer and even get decent beers should give it a try. And though
chow. You might be surprised to learn I'm not a huge fan of fruit stouts, the
that in Ancient Egypt it was thought Raspberry Stout was a good balance
that in order to have a secure afterlife, between the dark robust flavor of
one needed to have a good brewpub. a stout and the fresh tartness of
And why?I'm pretty sure I already raspberries.
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Walk among the awe-inspiring Redwoods of
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Don't mind the weather, but bring the right clothes
by Gloria Johnson reasonable prices,I like Richens at the Beach. Beware,the
servings are huge.
There are 27 states in our country Tillamook County,north of Lincoln City,has
that do not have a coastline. I grew numerous charming areas to enjoy: Pacific City,Manzanita,
up in Oregon and can't imagine being Oceanside,Cape Lookout State Park,and the lighthouse
landlocked.During the few years I have at Cape Meares.The famous Tillamook Cheese Factory,
lived in states without an ocean, going one of the top ten tourist destinations in Oregon,is always
to the coast when I returned home was packed with visitors,but is well organized so you never
always at the top of my priority list. feel claustrophobic. Cheese samples,ice cream,a gift shop,
Even winter on the Oregon coast can be a great an eatery, and cheese-making exhibits and demonstrations
experience.Not only are there fewer travelers, shops, make the stop family-friendly.
restaurants and hotels offer great prices. Oregon State Parks If you love cheese and prefer something a little more
offer winter rates and have plenty of yurts,cabins and RV intimate,just south of the Tillamook Cheese Factory is the
spaces available. See www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/ Blue Heron Cheese and Wine Company. It's a great place
camping.shtml. for lunch and to buy Oregon food and wine products. See
Newport,home of South Beach and Beverly Beach www.blueheronoregon.com.
State Parks,is a great place to visit in the winter months. Historic Fort Stevens State Park is situated at the
Warm up at either the original Mo's or Mo's Annex with northern tip of the Oregon coast.As the primary military
a bowl of their world-famous clam chowder.I have been defense installation in the Harbor Defense System at the
going to Mo's for nearly 40 years, and it hasn't changed mouth of the Columbia River,Fort Stevens served for 84
a bit. You feel like part of the family the minute you walk years,from the Civil War through World War II. Today,
through the door. Fort Stevens has become a 3,700-acre park offering
The list of places to eat in Newport is endless. I recently exploration of history,nature, and recreational opportunities
had fish tacos at the Chowder Bowl in the Nye Beach area. including nine miles of bike trails and six miles of hiking
They were delicious, and I will definitely be going back for trails.
a second helping. Now don't worry about getting cold and wet.I always
People from around the world have put Newport's say,there is no bad weather,just wrong clothing. Pack
Sylvia Beach Hotel on the map.What's so great about layers,raincoat and boots;then head west and have a great
it besides the huge homemade breakfast?The rooms are winter adventure you will long remember at the Oregon
decorated with odds and ends of comfortable furniture,but coast.Don't forget to take your camera;you will get
have no phones or televisions.There are nooks and crannies pictures that you can't get at any other time of year.
and sitting rooms overlooking the ocean with couches,
overstuffed chairs and lounges just begging for you to bring Gloria Johnson, who directs a travel club through Umpqua
along that book that you have been waiting to read. If you Bank, can be reached at gloriajohnson@umpquabank.com.
forget to bring it,there are shelves loaded with books you
can borrow.
Sylvia Beach Hotel is so serious about reading and
readers, each one of the guest rooms is named after ADVENTURE
an author: Ernest Hemingway,Mark Twain,Agatha CAREFREE
Christie and so on. Staying there for a weekend or longer broadway on a shoestring
is pure heaven if you crave peace and quiet. See www. May 31-June 6,2010 Stay in the heart of the theatre district.
sylviabeachhotel.com. Club members:$2,300. Others:$2,500. Includes RT airfare
Further north on Highway 101 is Lincoln City, or from Portland and travel insurance.No meals.
should I say,the Lincoln City corridor.In 1965,five small Washington d.c. on a shoestring
hamlets—Oceanlake,Cutler City,Delake,Nelscott and
Taft—melded together into one long coastal town, where September 13-19, 2010 Visit our capital's rich history.
shops and flea markets abound. Or if you prefer,there is Club members:$2,500. Others:$2,600. Includes airfare
from Portland and cancel for any reason travel insurance.No
meals.
the Tanger Outlet Center with dozens of shops offering
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TA,ce-cTvA.nc inn sfvcPWs in _5Aanzfve_ r. u®re x rust--see
by Paul Sherbo Shenzhen's rapid rise actually most any application from residential
began approximately in 1979 when to commercial. What was remarkable
Say it real fast it became a Special Economic Zone, in Shenzhen was the almost two-
and it sounds ; an area set aside by the Chinese square-mile area dedicated to the
like someone government with different regulations many hundreds of LED manufacturers.
just sneezed,but designed to foster trade with Hong Most of their store fronts were ablaze
Shenzhen, China, Kong and thus, the outside world. with color and movement in the
is certainly not It has been wildly successful as lighting. It was a little like a carnival
a place where it evidenced by the numerous expensive with all the dancing lights,but the
feels like viruses are lingering. Quite import cars and taxes up to 100 trend is obviously to try to provide
the contrary,the Shenzhen of today percent or more on such vehicles. upscale looks that attract the buyer and
displays a vastly different face than Traffic is pretty rough,but not so bad separate them from the masses.
just a few years ago. as compared with other Asian cities By now you might be thinking,
I have been blessed to travel all like Seoul,Taipei, and Manila. In "Sounds interesting,but would I really
over Asia since 1984(oops... I'm case you think that Shenzhen doesn't want to go there?"There are some
revealing a bit of my age here)and belong in the same league as those good reasons to consider this area as
there is hardly anywhere in China cities relative to their respective the budget-minded traveler. First of
where a more dramatic transformation populations,think again. There are all, Shenzhen is a short, 30-minute
to economic prominence and almost 9 million people there. train ride from Hong Kong and much
prosperity has taken place than this Southern China is famous for less expensive. Hotels are becoming
once gray, gritty and pothole-ridden manufacturing, and metro Shenzhen more accommodating for the western
city. is no exception. I am in the lighting traveler, and the staff spoke passable
Like a number of cities in China, controls and energy management English. A good hotel can be found
Shenzhen is almost a new city, business, and with the world becoming for half the price of Hong Kong's
spawned from meteoric industrial attuned to saving energy, one of hotels.And what might be considered
growth, and is a far cry from the the most promising arenas is that of a budget price for a large city hotel in
fishing village it once was. Gleaming Light Emitting Diode(LED) lighting. the U.S. will generally get you a four-
skyscrapers occupy land which was While not generally adopted yet for star hotel in Shenzhen. I stayed for just
once lonely rice patty fields. Bustling general lighting,LED's can be used over$130 and the hotel was closer to
factories pour out goods like tea to provide color accent and effect for five stars.
streaming into a cup.
I visited Shenzhen recently for the
first time in about five years, for the
same reason most people come to the
area—business.Like a lot of people
who travel frequently on business,
all too often taking in the local sights
comes in second to attending to the
matters at hand to keep the almighty
dollars flowing. After all,we're not
paid to see the sights.This time,
however,my schedule ran into the
weekend and afforded me a chance
to see some of the city with its
surprisingly well-manicured streets
and lush, garden-like parkways. Sure,
there are still plenty of side roads that
have missed the memo about cleaning
up and becoming more pleasing to the
eye,but the overall transformation is
quite startling.
Travel on a Shoestring 19
Food in Shenzhen was generally �.. 9�
very good, and while the region's
cuisine is mostly Cantonese, almost
any style of Chinese food was easy to i
find. Great shopping abounds, again
with prices less than Hong Kong.
Check out Dongmen Shopping Street ..
–leather goods, clothing, and watches
are definitely specialties. Of course
there are a lot of fakes,but this is
hardly unique to the region. It doesn't
take long to develop a discerning eye
for quality, and just looking at the
products and bargaining on the price
is half the fun. But don't settle for
less than 25 percent off the asking
price and be prepared to walk away.
Taking a few steps away as if leaving
a merchant's stall after you think you
are done bargaining is usually good photos courtesy
for another 10 percent off the price!
Two highlights of my visit were Shenzhen Overseas Chinese District generation as a closely guarded secret.
the Hong Fa Temple,which is in (posh) shopping mall.This remarkable The concept is based upon a story
Xianhu Botanical Park. You can take show is taken from Sichuan Opera. about a Robin Hood-type hero who
an open tram and tour of the whole The performers dance in costumes stole from the rich to give to the poor.
botanical garden and numerous and wear masks that they can change When captured,he changed his face to
attractions in the park area,including in much less than a second. Even fool the authorities and made a quick
some remarkable petrified trees next to when they do it,it's almost directly getaway. I still talk about this show
a natural history museum. The cost is in front of your face and you can't to practically everyone I meet. It is a
about 20 Yuan or roughly$3.50 U.S. see how they change so quickly–it is must-see.
for the tram. truly stunning. Besides being artistic, There's much more to see and do
Finally,no visit would be the masks are colorful and inspire in the area, so if you can take a trip to
complete without taking in one of thoughts of ancient China. This art is Hong Kong,think about making it to
the famous Bian Lian, or"face- over 300 years old, and the methods Shenzhen. It's nothing to sneeze at.
changing" shows,which you can find by which the mask changing is done
at the Sichuan Folk Restaurant in the are passed on from generation to Paul Sherbo resides in Sherwood.
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Behold the wonderment of Israel
by Liz Rubin have already forgotten about that trip, at a nightclub, and taste wine from a
as it has been three years since my beautiful Israeli vineyard.The whole
When we first got off the bus, return to the U.S.,but I will remember trip was incredible for me to say the
we were all exhausted,foggy- that moment when I first gazed upon least, as a member of the Jewish faith,
eyed and disconnected.The silence Jerusalem until my final day. as a young American in the twenty-
that weighed on the entire group The entire 10-day trip, sponsored first century and as part of the human
was almost as heavy and thick as by Taglit Birthright Israel,took us to race believed to have inhabited Israel
the Israeli air that hit us like a tidal many places across the country.We since before the second millennium
wave upon our arrival. But as soon covered Jerusalem,Haifa,Tel Aviv, BCE.
as our eyes adjusted and we took in Tiberias, and we also experienced I have travelled quite a bit in
our surroundings,our extreme fatigue the salty waters of the Dead Sea,the my short 21 years,but never have I
turned into pure amazement. staggering view from the top of the experienced a place like Israel. The
We stood together, all 26 of us, Golan Heights,the life and culture of people are strong and intelligent, with
on the top of Mount Scopus and a Bedouin camp deep in the desert, every citizen serving a mandatory
beheld the wonderment of Jerusalem. the deep emotions of the Wailing two-or three-year service in the Israeli
The holy city lay before us, ancient Wall and kayaking on the Jordan National Army.The pride that shines
and beautiful,holding all of the River.We each got the chance to plant from every individual you pass on the
significance of our people and their a tree at a tree farm,volunteer at a street is intoxicating, and the constant,
history.There are many things that I day-care center for a day, go dancing steadfast resilience that lives within
Travel on a Shoestring 21
even the small children is inspiring.
Although we were accompanied
at all times by three to five soldiers, �
F�
all armed with automatic weapons,
they were young—as young as us in
the group(18-25 years old). They
had the opportunity to take off their .:
uniforms and walk among us as equals
in civilian garb. Throughout our
stay,they gave us some great insight
into life as a young adult in Israel,
a place with a flourishing nightlife.
The Israelis work hard and play
harder,that's for sure! Our soldiers
were wonderful and some of us had
a chance to make real friendships
with them, friendships that are
unfortunately mere memories for me.
Now, over three years later,I would
give anything to know that these
friends I made are alive,happy and
healthy.
Near the end of our trip we were
kayaking the Jordan River,two days
before our planned departure,when J w h4 tag 6pPQ4z uj acimt and
the first Lebanese bomb dropped
only miles from where we were. ' «(1 in# (� U of ��L Lrl_ j
The ground shook and the sky grew �
visibly darker. Yet, the native Israelis n Q� ��n^ and
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that were with us showed no sign of of CK ani ieh &3 taw.
fear or panic, and their peacefulness
rubbed off on us. We finished out the
day with a picnic and a massive drum
circle that unified us and cemented our
momentary connection in time.
In the days that followed,more
bombs were dropped and more chaos
ensued.We left as planned,packed
into a bustling airport full of people
wanting out—tourists mostly, as
the locals were as calm and clear-
minded as ever.As the trip ended,
and I acclimated myself back to life
in Oregon, something in me was
changed. I carry something with me
now that sustains me; something
that is deep in my heart and will stay
a part of me forever. I know I will
return someday, and when I do I
hope that Israel is standing as it is in
my memories—strong and constant,
full of the secrets of the past and the
dreams of the future.
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