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Our top Willamette Valley event picks!

Salem Winter Brewfest

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he Salem Winter Brewfest, Salem’s premiere winter party, is a four-day festival for the 21 and over crowd, featuring live music, a huge variety of cold beers and ciders on tap, cocktails and yummy eats.

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Enjoy the warmth inside our heated tent, positioned across the street from the Oregon State Capitol, and bring your friends and family for a fun night in the city.

Enjoy unforgettable musical performances by some of the Northwest’s best talent.

January 30-February 2 Wednesday and Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Oregon State Capitol State Park Court Street between East Summer Street and West Summer Street Salem, OR 97310 salemwinterbrewfest.com

Portland Winter Light Festival

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oin us for the fourth annual Portland Winter Light Festival, a city-wide event showcasing illuminated art installations, vibrant performances, and stunning kinetic fire sculptures throughout the city. The 2018 festival featured more than 100 artists and organizations from across

the Cascadia region, and 2019 is set to be even bigger! Portland Winter Light Festival is family-friendly, free to attend, and open to everyone. Bundle up and celebrate the power of light and community with us!

February 7-9 6-11 p.m.

Locations throughout Portland pdxwlf.com

First Taste of Oregon

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irst Taste Oregon features the best in the state’s wines, craft beer, hard ciders, spirits, food and shopping. Enjoy relaxing wine tasting experiences, luxurious art from renowned artists and live music by talented artists from all over the state!

January 25-26 Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 12-10 p.m.

Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center Columbia Hall 2330 NE 17th St. Salem, Oregon 97301 firsttasteoregon.com

First Friday In Newberg

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n the first Friday of each month, local businesses in downtown Newberg come together to create a fun-filled evening! Participating wineries extend their hours, featuring local artists and often offering specials on wine tasting flights.

Local shops stay open late for you to shop, eat, sip and listen to music. Bring your friends and join us!

January 4 5-9 p.m.

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2019 Oregon Truffle Festival

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he Oregon Truffle Festival invites truffle lovers from around the world to appreciate, learn about and explore truffles from in and around the Willamette Valley. Growing conditions in the Valley are perfect for truffles and word is getting out. Gourmands

and foragers can enjoy events ranging from a grand truffle dinner to truffle foraging and wine pairing.

January 24-27 Specific times by event Locations in and around Eugene oregontrufflefestival.org

McMinnville Short Film Festival

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he Motown legend performs his greatest hits – “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Ooo Baby Baby,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” and many more. What a way to thrill your sweetheart on the most romantic night of the year!

Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 decades of hits. He has received numerous awards including the Grammy Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the president of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.

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Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. The group was Berry Gordy’s first vocal group, and it was at Robinson’s suggestion that Gordy started the Motown Records dynasty. Their single of Robinson’s “Shop Around” became Motown’s first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart. In the years following, Robinson continued to pen hits for the group including “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Going to a Go-Go,” “More Love,” “Tears of a Clown” (co-written with Stevie Wonder), and “I Second That Emotion.”

excitement is about! The 2019 festival will be held at the McMinville Cinema and the adjoining Chemeketa Community College Yamhill Campus.

February 9-10 Times TBA McMinnville Cinemas 300 NE Norton Lane McMinnville, OR 97128 mcminnvillefilmfest.org

February 14, 2019 1037 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall orsymphony.org

evening of Americana, including Copland’s idyllic “Appalachian Spring.”

January 18 7:30 p.m.

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et in the heart of Oregon wine country, the McMinnville Short Film Festival (MSFF) is a two-day festival for amateur and professional filmmakers. It offers four screenings, a networking reception with local wines, and an awards dinner.

The festival welcomes short film submissions of up to 20 minutes from any genre. Rated among the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals by filmmakers on FilmFreeway, MSFF organizers cater to filmmakers from the moment a film is submitted to the moment the festival wraps up. Portland filmmaker Zach Putnam says “The festival organizers curated a sophisticated collection of high-caliber films from both local and international directors. They create a welcoming environment for all attendees, but as a filmmaker, it felt like I was treated like a king!”

Come see for yourself what the

obert Cray has been bridging the lines between blues, rhythm and blues, and soul for the past four decades, with five Grammy wins, an induction into the Blues Hall of Fame, an Americana Lifetime Achievement Award, countless tours and over 20 acclaimed albums Growing up in the Northwest, Robert

Cray listened to such disparate musicians as Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, Bobby Bland, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles. He brings all these influences together in his career.

February 8 Doors 7:00 p.m., show 8:00 p.m.

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A Look Inside the Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health

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From participating in controversial and dangerous procedures like lobotomies to the abandonment of thousands of cremated human remains, the Oregon State Hospital has often been the topic of both local and national headlines. Today it’s probably most widely known as the filming location for the critically acclaimed movie “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.” in 2004, “They originally were going to flatten the whole thing and build a new hospital and people were saying that this is one of the oldest state buildings in Oregon. We need to preserve this.” And what resulted is a hospital museum willing to tell difficult – yet extremely important – stories from a time when the understanding of mental illness was problematic at best.

Among their permanent exhibits you can find medical equipment and

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patient restraints as well as information about the two miles of abandoned tunnels under the hospital. There’s also an exhibit dedicated to “Cuckoo’s Nest,” and you might even find a very important prop from the film tucked in a corner somewhere. A few of the exhibits cover sad stories, such as an accidental mass poisoning that occurred in the 1940s.

Not all of the hospital’s history is tragic though; patient art is also

on display, as well as information about the Childhood and Adolescent Program implemented in the 1970s.

The exhibit on display this winter, “If Walls Could Talk,” explores how popular notions of treatment at the time impacted the architectural design of the hospital. It’s a must-see exhibit for fans of historical architecture.

As for the cremated human remains mentioned earlier, most are still on the property. They are displayed in their

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inter offers the perfect time to visit some of the area’s most interesting museums.

They offer respite from the chilly weather and the chance to enrich your mind about the world and people around you. You might be surprised to discover there are some exceptional museums scattered throughout the Willamette Valley, including the fascinating Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health.

From participating in controversial and dangerous procedures like lobotomies to the abandonment of thousands of cremated human remains, the Oregon State Hospital has often been the topic of both local and national headlines. Today it’s probably most widely known as the filming location for the critically acclaimed movie “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.” And just as the film sheds light on the controversial treatment of the mentally ill in midcentury America, the Museum of Mental Health preserves the hospital’s divisive past and shares the stories of those who lived and worked at what is now the one of the oldest operating hospitals on the West Coast.

The museum’s intentions have always been focused on preservation. Megan Lallier-Barron, the museum’s curator and collection manager, says that before the museum came to fruition

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original, corroded copper urns, part of a beautiful public memorial adjacent to the museum. Lallier-Barron notes that the vacant spaces in the memorial exist as thanks to “family members who have reclaimed some of the [cremated remains] and some cultural groups and veterans organizations that have repatriated them to different cemeteries.” The vacant spots are evidence of a successful process in getting the ashes to the families of former patients and residents, a silver lining to the somewhat dark and mysterious history of the hospital.

If You Go Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12–4 p.m.

Admission: $5 general, $4 seniors and students with ID. Free for museum and children under 10.

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Spring Cycling

Get Ready for Spring with a South Willamette Valley Cycling Expedition

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hanks to the climate and topography of the area, cycling has become a popular mode of exploration for visitors and locals alike. Communities throughout the Willamette Valley are filled with bikefriendly businesses, a variety of exciting cycling events, and a network of beautifully maintained bike paths and scenic bikeways to explore. Shake off the winter chill with these top cycling routes for warming up this spring.

Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway Cottage Grove is known as the “Covered Bridge Capital of the West,” and a trip on the Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway will show you why.

One of the most family-friendly of the state scenic bikeways, this route can be dissected to fit any skill level, providing gentle tour of these historic landmarks.

The trail, 35.5 miles in total, rolls past rushing rivers and a serene lake, through forests and over six charming covered bridges.

McKenzie Pass Scenic Bikeway Enjoy a spectacular view of the Cascades on this challenging 38-mile route. Despite closing for the winter, this bikeway is open only to cyclists and hikers in the spring before opening to vehicles in late June. The route, which travels along Oregon Route 242, climbs through meadows, pine forests and 2,000-year-old lava flows before descending into dense, verdant forests surrounding the blue McKenzie River.

Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway This epic journey, Oregon’s first designated scenic bikeway, covers 132 miles through the heart of the state. Cyclists on this bikeway pass through peaceful pastoral settings of the Willamette Valley on a mixture of low-traffic country back roads and dedicated bike paths. Ride alongside world-class Willamette Valley pinot noir grapes, hazelnuts, berries, hops and many other delicious crops. The trail ends are at Champoeg State Park in Salem and Armitage Park in Eugene along the McKenzie River.

Middle Fork Path Those looking for a lighter ride should explore the Middle Fork of the Willamette River on this beautiful ride. This riverside pathway in Springfield offers great scenic views 8

Thanks to the climate and topography of the area, cycling has become a popular mode of exploration for visitors and locals alike.

Communities throughout the Willamette Valley are filled with bike-friendly businesses, a variety of exciting cycling events, and a network of beautifully maintained bike paths and scenic bikeways to explore.

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any time of year with a mild 4-mile length. Make sure to stop in at Dorris Ranch or Clearwater Park to picnic or relax a while. Explore Springfield’s Main Street area for excellent eateries and shopping while you’re in the neighborhood.

Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System One of the more popular urban trails in Eugene, this trail system comprises over 100 miles of paved pathways and multi-use trails that border the Willamette River. This ride connects Eugene and Springfield, traveling through many beautiful city parks along the way. It’s a superb pathway in shoulder months with brightly blooming flowers in spring and pops of autumnal color in the fall.

Fern Ridge Path Find some of the best birding near Eugene while travelling on the Fern Ridge Path. This 6.9-mile multi-use path begins at the Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead and heads east into the West Eugene Wetlands. Keep an eye out for birds and wildlife through scenic settings of native prairie, wetlands and urban environments.

Ready to explore urban pathways?

Downtown Eugene offers a bike-share program for shorter excursions. Find rentals at shops like Eugene’s Bicycle Way of Life and Cottage Grove’s Rainy Peak Bicycles. Visit https:// www.eugenecascadescoast.org/cycling/ for cycling routes and resources.

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Experience the Warm Comfort of a Willamette Valley Bed-and-Breakfast B&bs make for a great weekend getaway. B Y L I N D A W A L K E R

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f you’re looking for a comfortable retreat, a Willamette Valley bedand-breakfast might be just the thing to shake the winter doldrums. B&Bs often feature a rich history, romantic settings, and comfortable seclusion.

Knowledgeable innkeepers can clue you in to events and attractions you might otherwise miss, and typically go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. Guests enjoy a homecooked breakfast, often prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients, and amenities – though variable from B&B to B&B – are included in the room price.

B&Bs make for a great weekend getaway with your partner, a special Valentine’s Day retreat, or a home base for outdoor adventures and local events. B&Bs also offer a refreshing alternative for the weary business traveler. We’ve found three of the finest B&Bs in the Valley, each located in a unique area offering a wide variety of experiences.

Franziska Haus, Dundee Hills Newly built in the Dundee Hills American Vinicultural Area, this B&B is just minutes from Newberg. With so many award-winning wineries, eateries and attractions nearby, you might want to extend your stay for just one more adventure before you leave. Franziska Haus is also a home away from home for locals who want to get away from it all. Enjoy the comfort of grand suites, stately beds, private luxury bathrooms, picturesque outdoor patio areas and a rejuvenating atmosphere.

If you’re looking to plan an individualized wine tour experience, innkeeper and concierge Clark enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of the area’s wine industry. Innkeeper Brigitte, also very knowledgeable of the region, is a great conversationalist and goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable.

10305 NE Fox Farm Road Dundee, OR 97115 503-887-0879 franziskahausdundee@gmail.com franziskahaus.com Airlie Farm, Mid-Valley In the heart of the Valley sits a tastefully remodeled and updated 10

Eagle Rock Lodge, McKenzie River.

B&Bs make for a great weekend getaway with your partner, a special Valentine’s Day retreat, or a home base for outdoor adventures and local events. B&Bs also offer a refreshing alternative for the weary business traveler.

The “Great Room,” Franziska Haus, Dundee Hills.

1910s farmhouse. Walk through its informal gardens, listen to the fountain and relax at the koi pond. Or, if the weather is forboding, warm up by the fireplace and play the piano amid antiques and paintings. Snuggle into

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a guest room with a down comforter, private balcony or petite fireplace, and get cozy with slippers, candies, robes, heated towel racks and modern amenities. Savor a full gourmet breakfast on fine china.

Also on the grounds, Airlie Farms keeps a well-known and active quarter horse breeding farm. You can visit the horses and even help with foaling if your timing is right. In addition to these, enjoy live theater, concerts,

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14810 Airlie Road Monmouth, OR 97361 503-838-1500 airliefarm@aol.com airliefarminn.com Eagle Rock Lodge, McKenzie River Built in 1946 and nestled on five acres of gardens, forest and riverside, this romantic B&B offers the best in McKenzie River lodging. The Eagle Rock Lodge has romantic touches like fireplaces and jetted tubs. Arrange for a four-course dinner prepared by a private chef, count the stars while enjoying a bonfire on the bank of the river, then drop off to sleep to the sounds of nature. Rise well-rested, ready for the day’s adventure.

Speaking of adventure, opportunities abound along the McKenzie River. Meet a guide for a day of fly fishing from a McKenzie River drift boat or raft through miles of McKenzie River rapids and chutes. Hike the McKenzie River Recreation Trail with its worldfamous waterfalls. When you’ve had your fill and need to rest, return to the lodge for the complementary wine and snack hour.

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