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"Tick Tack Type" continues director Jerry Mouawad's "Opera Beyond Words" series, fascinating movement-theater works that feel like grown-up conceptual cousins to the company's popular family-friendly shows.

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OPEN HOUSE to meet SCOTT LEECandidate for District 1 Clatsop County CommissionerSunday, March 14 from 4-6 p.m.1684 Irving AvenueYou don't have to live in District 1 to want the best people in county government - check out Scott! District 1 includes Hammond, Warrenton, and Astoria east to roughly 5th Street. The D1 Commis

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I lived in Bakersfield (CA) for almost a decade.  A highly socially and politically conservative place that was. Here is an example: the local college invited to campus a well known poet for, well, poetry reading and Q/A.  There was a great deal of protest because ...he was gay!  And the icing on this crazy c

In the credit where credit is due file, I see that City Bible is starting an intramural program this April, which people can join for a very reasonable fee of $25. This year we will be offering a wide variety of sports, including Men's and Women's Basketball, Co-ed Volleyball, Co-ed Badminton and Co-ed Ult

The media are reporting that "hundreds" of demonstrators "from the nation's largest union" are demonstrating at the Capitol demanding passage of Obama's health care Obamanation. But the media are not reporting a number of facts which make these "street demonstrations"  questionable, including:

A series of quakes around Eyjafjallajökull glacier in Iceland continued and scientists are monitoring it closely. It last erupted in 1821. Magma flow seems to be at full speed inside the volcano and the series of earthquakes probably indicates a magma intrusion…

Just say no to drugs—unless, of course, drugs make your band better. p>by Saxon Baird [PSYCHEDELIC U.K. POP] The music of the Clientele is very English and very sad. Its songs are full of regretful reflections and a longing for the return to fleeting moments of happiness. Despite the somber tone, lead singer and prima

And And And We’ll Be Better Off With The Plants (Self-Released) [WILD BASEMENT POP] It’s hard to follow up a song like “The Great Tide,” the opening track from And And And’s debut record, We’ll Be Better Off With the Plants. That track melds a handful of winning pop strategies—the

A rough breakup prompted Rachelle Schmid to find a new hobby as a booster for Portland music. WW’s series on local radio continues. In the sub-basement of Portland State University’s Smith Memorial Student Union, which houses the studio of the college’s radio station, KPSU, Rachelle Schmid is debriefing ye

TRON Legacy is a 3D high—tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech—savvy 27—year—old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs a

WW checks in with the Billboard Hot 100 Black Eyed Peas, “Imma Be” The Black Eyed Peas find themselves in Houston, then wander off into Daft Punk territory. Which part is supposed to get stuck in my head? Young Money, “BedRock” I can see why people like this infectious beat, and Lil Wayne gives it c

White Hinterland’s Casey Dienel turns to modern R&B to find her voice. You wouldn’t know it from looking at her, but Casey Dienel—the self-proclaimed “really small white girl” who performs under the name White Hinterland—can rap along to T.I.’s verse in Justin Timberlake’

Frankly, not so well. At all. They went into last night’s game having surrendered a cumulative field-goal percentage against of more than 50 percent over their last five games. They have not been playing good defense at all. Yes, they “held” the Kings to 43 percent shooting last night, but seriously —

Two girls come scooting past me toward the bathroom. Ada yells out, "I have to use the potty!" "Great" I say, just as the friend runs into the room saying, "me too! I have to go too!" Ada (from the bathroom): "I really have to go NOW. You can pee on the carpet." Jumping up, I run i

Two girls come scooting past me toward the bathroom. Ada yells out, "I have to use the potty!" "Great" I say, just as the friend runs into the room saying, "me too! I have to go too!" Ada (from the bathroom): "I really have to go NOW. You can pee on the carpet." Jumping up, I run i

“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” (b. cosby) “Sometimes giving in is not giving up. It is just keeping your side of the street clean.” (a.e.t.) “I trust in Go

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The blog had it's birthday cake and it shared some with me. This is the walnut jam cake over at smitten kitchen and it was very very good. I didn't deviate from the recipe at all except for the size...

Welcome guys.(Photos © J. Maus) I’ve got a front row seat at the big Opening Plenary session at the National Bike Summit. There’s even more excitement than usual because there are a few guys standing around with blue Google t-shirts. In addition to a big announcement from Google about their new bike directio

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The electro-pop band's newest single throws in everything it can find, and something pretty good still comes out.

Martha Ullman West, Art Scatter’s chief correspondent, has been trotting the globe. She’s endured an evening of wretched belly-dancing on the Nile, chatted with a centenarian ballet dancer in Philadelphia, revisited the works of Jerome Robbins in New York, and returned home to Portland, where she found irritatio

Now the City of Portland can't even give away money without hiring a middleman who takes a cut. Here's a bid solicitation by the planning bureau for a "fiscal agent" who will

The road from Pullman to PalouseEastern Washington.

The largest relay race in the world, otherwise known as “The Mother of All Relays,” is a runner’s haven and a non-runner’s hell. So, why do so many different types of people (runners and non-runners alike) participate in it? This is the question that Hood to Coast the movie sets out to answer. While

This article is by staff writer Adam Baker, who recently released an 83-page guide entitled Unautomate Your Finances. Courtney and I are big fans of what we call “mental filters”. These are simple little tips and tricks that we can use to increase our financial awareness. (J.D. likes to call these tips and trick

When you're spending time in the big house, a little pre-gallows humor can go a long ways. So, here's a little.

Country Living I have a long standing crush on mason jars. And now no ordinary mason jar will do. Meet my new love: aqua mason jars. Be still my heart. We used clear mason jars at my daughter’s wedding. You probably remember that Mason Jars are my #1 go to item for event, holiday or party decorating and even for just

The following was a horrifying accident, and it's obvious that the family couldn't afford the resulting medical bills. But, it also explains some of the "legitimate" inflation in insurance rates. Six years ago, Diana Yuleidi Loza-Jimenez, now 14, joined her...

The following was a horrifying accident, and it's obvious that the family couldn't afford the resulting medical bills. But, it also explains some of the "legitimate" inflation in insurance rates. Six years ago, Diana Yuleidi Loza-Jimenez, now 14, joined her...

The following wonderfully simple and tasty recipe comes from Bread and Butter Baked Lobster Tails 2 6-12 oz lobster tails - thawed or fresh olive oil or butter Method: Preheat your oven to 400˚F Baste the lobster tails with a little olive oil or butter and place on a roasting pan or baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minute

Honoring the Virgin Mary at Loreta Prague A visit to the Loreta shrine is a highlight of any Prague vacation. This shrine, a marvel of Baroque architecture, has been drawing pilgrims since 1626. Today, it is home to a large collection of religious artifacts including a diamond monstrance with 6,200 precious stones [...]

Just when we thought spring had sprung, near freezing temperatures plunge us back down again. But apparently that’s typical for Oregon in March. I’m finally learning the rhythm of her seasons. We had balmy weather this past month, making it hard to fathom the snowpocalypse that descended on our loved ones back E

When it comes to technique, Brian Cody is primarily a traditional watercolor artist. His subject matter and quirky compositions, however, take him a little farther off the beaten path.

I was walking across the Hawthorne Bridge last summer and saw an abandoned doll that had been thrown over the side of the bridge onto a nearby rooftop below. I was surprised to see it was still there this past weekend. I couldn't help taking a few photos.

On Wednesday, March 10, 2010 the Traffic Safety Division of the McMinnville Police Department will be conducting a Directed Traffic Safety Operation in the area of McMinnville High School. Compliance results of the operation will be compiled once the traffic safety operations are completed. This Traffic Safety Operation is

15:36 Skipping food this morning was a huge mistake. Headed for emergency rations at Hillbilly Bento asap. #pdxfood #Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter

Guest Author: Bob Chiodo, CFP Equity Home Mortgage, LLC bobchiodo@equityhome.com www.ResCommLending.com Apply Here Estimated Rates for the week of March 8, 2010*: 30 yr fixed=4.75 – 5.00 FHA/VA=4.75 – 5.00 OR VA=4.50 w/1.5 pts; 4.625 w/1.0 pt. Jumbo (30 yr fixed)=5.50 – 5.75 5/1 ARM=conforming

I know clouds aren’t exactly unique to Stayton, but I like this photo, so I’m posting it. I took it from my favorite sky-watching spot on the top of the hill on 10th Ave. Related posts:Head In The Clouds Eye In The Sky Through The Woods Related posts:

Day 3 of Championship Week is today, and with that brings the 2nd Round of the Big East Tournament, the Big Sky Championship Game, and the Pac-10 Tournament Play-In-Game. You guys are welcome to make your picks in the Comments Section if you like.Picks for Day 3 (Record 9-2)

If you are as captivated as we are about lining up clues from memory and the geography of the past as a way of understanding the present and thinking about the future, you need to read an excellent series of essays coming out of Rochester, New York in the last few weeks. At turns heartbreaking, insightful, maddening and