By Jim Heffernan When I lived in barracks in Kansas (1964-1966), the base library would deliver a box of paperback books once a month. They were mostly “pulp”, but there were worthy…
Category: Arts
Intro to Rhythm with Noreen Flynn, Drumming Classes at Bay City Arts Center start April 6th
Have you always wanted to learn the ways of rhythm? The Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) is pleased to offer a new series of drumming classes led by local percussionist and music…
KITCHEN MAVEN: MEALTIME CONTENTMENT AND SECURITY; NEW COOKBOOK & SOULFUL MAC & CHEESE
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven At this moment, my cookbook “Thrifty Comfort Cooking for Challenging Times” is being published. And we just agreed on the front cover design today. I’m so excited…
Creating a Community Icon: TBCC Welding Technology Program Partners with Tillamook Air Museum to Replace the ‘Plane on a Stick’ with a WWII Era Blimp
For 25 years a United States Navy A-4 Skyhawk aircraft on the corner of Hwy 101 and Long Prairie Road has greeted travelers and residents on their way into Tillamook, standing guard…
BOOK REVIEW: Gunfight- My Battle against the Industry that Radicalized America
By Jim Heffernan This a book written by a man who grew up in rural Kansas (20 miles from Colorado, 20 miles from Nebraska). That makes his birthplace Cheyenne County, Kansas, same…
BOOK REVIEW: 1984 by George Orwell
By Jim Heffernan 328 Pages Published 1949 Available everywhere. This 1960 copy, original price 60 cents; this version $9.95 on eBay. In 1960, I was a High School Freshman and one of…
SERIES OF MUSIC AND THEATER EVENTS BEGINS AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – THE JESSIE MARQUEZ QUARTET WILL APPEAR ON STAGE FRIDAY, APRIL 1 AT 7 PM
North County Recreation District’s Performing Art Center is thrilled to launch a a variety of music and theater events, starting with Jessie Marquez on April 1st. Latin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends…
Spring Jazz Concert with Rob Scheps and Wes Georgiev March 18th, 7PM
The Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) is pleased to announce the next in its 2022 Performing Arts Series with a special spring-themed concert by master jazz saxophonist/flutist Rob Scheps and pianist Wes Georgiev, Friday, March…
Drew’s Reviews: THE BATMAN
By Andrew Jenck The character of Batman draws a variety of interpretations, including a one percenter making crime and poverty worse, who’s appeal is greater when he resorts to lethal action, or…
World Class Jazz with John Stowell & Anandi Gefroh CONCERT AND LIVE BROADCAST Saturday, March 5th at 7:00PM
The Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) will host the next concert in its 2022 Performing Arts Series this Saturday, March 5th at 7 pm with master jazz guitarist John Stowell and legendary Portland…