So many “year in review” stories … the Pioneer asked photographer Don Backman for his “year” in photos — three or four images from each month in 2020 — Here’s January through…
Category: Arts
JUST THINK: Druid work
By Victoria Stoppiello About a mile from our house there’s a patch of state forest land, accessed by a network of logging roads and the “Outback Trail” which provides a steep, ascent…
Monday Musical Club Jan. 11th Virtual Program
The Monday Musical Club of Tillamook continues to celebrate it’s “100 Years of Music in Tillamook County”. Our January program will feature many styles of folk music and many local musicians. The…
VIEW FROM HERE: A Metaphor in PINK
By Barbara McLaughlin I DON’T want pink in my flower garden. I don’t like pink. I don’t know why. It’s a visceral reaction that is not rational. I love my garden and…
‘TIS THE SEASON
It’s that time of year to be Happy and Jolly, We decorate our trees and boughs of Holly. In spite of the conditions we have to bear In this terrible and frustrating…
Drew’s (Short) Editorials: CHRISTMAS EVE 2020
By Andrew Jenck I see many people not feeling the Christmas spirit this year, given the past 12 months and being unable to attend familiar traditions due to COVID. It’s been a…
Drew’s Reviews: THE GRINCH (2000)
By Andrew Jenck We all take part in our own holiday traditions every year, usually including watching classic movies and specials; some are mainstays, others are hidden gems. One common occurrence is…
Local Theater Group Raises Money for Local Businesses
Riverbend Players performed a virtual show, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, a live radio play adapted by Joe Landry as a fundraiser. It was co-sponsored by Fulcrum Community Resources. There was no charge…
Drew’s Reviews: UNDERRATED CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
By Andrew Jenck It’s December once again, and that means it’s time to watch some Christmas movies. We all have our favorites, but I want to introduce some underappreciated ones, all of…
HOFFMAN CENTER HORTICULTURAL ARTS: A VIRTUAL VISIT WITH PLANTSMAN DAN HINKLEY DEC. 15th
Dan Hinkley is American horticulture’s answer to Bruce Springsteen, Cindy Sherman and Sir Richard Attenborough, an icon and artist in his field. With over four decades immersed in the world of plants,…