Holiday Tab 2015:Holiday
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Special Holiday Tastings
1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 21, 27, 28 and Dec. 12, 19, 26
The Cellar on 10th
1004 Marine Drive, 503-325-6600
www.thecellaron10th.com
The Cellar will host Wines for Thanksgiving on Nov. 21 and its
annual holiday open house Nov. 27 and 28 with wines for tast-
ing, gourmet food items to sample and in-store specials for the
holidays. In December, the Cellar will host its annual Holiday
Sparkling Tasting Dec. 12, Wines for Christmas Dec. 19, and
Wines for New Years Dec. 26. Tasting fee is $5 or free with
wine purchase.
Go Plaid in Style
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 27 through Dec. 18
Downtown Astoria, 503-791-7940
www.astoriadowntown.com
It’s a Plaid Friday shopping alternative extravaganza with re-
freshments and unique offerings all around town. Participate in
the Discover Downtown Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a playing
card at any participating business and match the cool item
with the cool store. The more items matched, the more
chances to win great gifts. Complete the playing card by vis-
iting all the merchants for a chance to win the grand prize.
Completed passports must be turned in by Dec. 31. Every Fri-
day from Nov. 27, some businesses will keep their doors open
to 7 p.m., or later, through Dec. 18.
Sankta Lucia Festival
7 p.m. Nov. 27
Astoria High School
1001 W. Marine Drive
www.astoriascanfest.com
This annual festival of lights features live music, traditional
Scandinavian dancing and the traditional Lucia procession. Af-
terwards, refreshments served by the Finnish lodge.
Astoria Sparkles
5 p.m. Nov. 28
Downtown Astoria, 503-791-7940
www.astoriadowntown.com
Join the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association for
merriment and fun. And add a little sparkle downtown as As-
toria kicks off the holiday season. Santa and crew will be at the
Carruthers Building located at 1198 Commercial St. at ap-
proximately 3 p.m. for pictures before the annual lighting cer-
emony at 5 p.m. near the Liberty Theater at 12th and
Commercial streets. This holiday season, wear plaid, shop
local and be merry! An adult must accompany children under
14 years at all events.
High Life Twinkle Tours
5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 28 through Jan. 30
High Life Adventures
92111 High Life Road, Warrenton, 503-861-9875
www.highlife-adventures.com
Enjoy a zip line course in the dark during High Life’s Twinkle
Tours. Guides will lead with lanterns and guest will be provided
with headlamps and served hot cocoa and apple cider around a
bonfire. Twinkle Tours are every Saturday throughout the winter.
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North Coast Chorale
“Messiah” Sing-a-long Play-a-long Concert
4 p.m. Nov. 29
CCC Performing Arts Center
588 16th St.
www.clatsopcc.edu/community/arts-ideas
The North Coast Chorale’s annual presentation of Handel’s “Mes-
siah” is a sing-a-long and a benefit for the food bank. Admission
will be donations to the food bank accepted at the door.
Craft & Gift Fair
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 5 and 6
Pacific Grange
90475 Hwy. 101, Warrenton, 503-791-3266
This unique craft and gift fair offers something for every shop-
per — young and old — for everyday uses or a special gift for
the holidays. Features a variety of items from handmade gifts
of crochet and quilting to direct sales from more than 20 ven-
dors. Admission is free.
Starving Artist Faire
7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5,
11a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6
The Armory
1636 Exchange St., 503-325-6104
www.astorstreetoprycompany.com
Sponsored by the Astor Street Opry Company, the 20th annual
Starving Artist Faire is one of the biggest local events of the
season with a festive atmosphere, music and food. It features
one-of-a-kind gifts ranging from photography, collage art, paint-
ings, home and holiday décor, soap, wreaths, jewelry, candles,
apparel and accessories, glass art, pottery and more. Prices are
low to moderate.
Astoria Winter Market
3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13
Pier 11, 503-325-1010
www.astoriasundaymarket.com
Sip and shop with up to 40 artisans, craftspeople and jewelers
featuring interesting and unique gifts together with wineries,
distillers and food vendors. Added attractions include Caroling
for Change encouraging everyone to carol for tips and donate
to their favorite charity, and Holiday Cookie Bake Off, a popular
event sure to be lots of fun and prizes, too.
Cannon Beach Chorus Christmas Concert Plum Pudding & Tea
3 p.m. Dec. 6
Peace Lutheran Church
565 12th St., 503-436-0378
www.cannonbeachchorus.org
Celebrate the sounds of the season with the Cannon Beach
Chorus, who will perform Schubert’s “Mass in G” and other
seasonal favorites. Tickets are $10 per person.
1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 through Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24 and 25)
Flavel House Museum
714 Exchange St., 503-325-2203 • www.cumtux.org
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a traditional Victorian holiday
treat of fresh, warm plum pudding, tea and a self-guided tour
of the museum. Tickets are $12. Reservations are recom-
mended for large groups of eight or more.
Clatsop Animal Assistance Holiday Party Old Fashioned Christmas
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 • Fort George Lovell Showroom
426 14th St., 503-861-0737 • www.dogsncats.org
Santa is coming to town and he would love to meet you and
your dog-gone good canine, purr-fect feline, and other furry or
feathered friends! Why not say, “happy holidays” while help-
ing the animals of the Clatsop Animal Assistance with a photo
of Santa and your cherished pet! The event also features a
bake sale, refreshments, silent auction and special raffles. Pro-
ceeds benefit the Clatsop County Animal Shelter. Woof Woof!
Gifts That Make A Difference
Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 12
Liberty Theater • 1203 Commercial St., 503-325-6886
This popular festive event returns where the public can donate
in the names of friends and family. Gifts That Make A Differ-
ence provides showcasing and networking as well as fundrais-
ing for dozens of nonprofits in an elegant venue complemented
by the best in entertainment and food.
North Coast Chorale
Fall and Winter Concert
7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13
CCC Performing Arts Center • 588 16th St.
www.clatsopcc.edu/community/arts-ideas
North Coast Chorale presents a holiday fall and winter concert
filled with musical traditions. Tickets are $10 at the door, 12
and under free.
6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 • Flavel House Museum
714 Exchange St., 503-325-2203 • www.cumtux.org
Old St. Nick will be attending this Old Fashioned Christmas cel-
ebration where visitors will be treated to holiday music, cook-
ies and hot chocolate; crafts, games and stories for the kids,
too. And don’t forget the camera! This event is free to CCHS
members; general admission applies to nonmembers.
Winter Choir Concert
7 p.m. Dec. 15
Astoria High School • 1001 W. Marine Drive, 503-325-3911
Presented by the Astoria School District, the Winter Choir Con-
cert features the sixth grade choir, Astoria Middle School Choir,
Astoria High School Trebble Choir, Advanced Choir and the Port
City Singers performing a wide variety of music from tradi-
tional to modern. Admission is free.
Home for Christmas
7 p.m. Dec. 19
Liberty Theater
1203 Commercial St., 503-325-5922 • www.liberty-theater.org
Take a break from the hectic pace of the holidays and enjoy a
meaningful and delightful fast-pace collage of festive traditional
holiday music that will appeal to young and old, includes the
North Coast Chorale and Cannon Beach Chorus with special
guest performers percussionist, Mark Goodenberger and his
wife and violinist Denise Dillenbecke. Tickets are from $5 to
$20.
Art by Ronni Harris
“Scrooged in Astoria”
7 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20
Astor Street Opry Company
129 W. Bond St., 503-325-6104
www.astorstreetoprycompany.com
A melodrama adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens’ clas-
sic “A Christmas Story,” combining holiday tunes with Scandi-
navian traditions and appearances by characters from
“Shanghaied in Astoria.” Tickets are $5 to $16.
“The Nutcracker” Ballet
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Dec. 6
Astoria High School
1001 W. Marine Drive, 503-861-1971
www.maddoxdancers.com
The Little Ballet Theater presents the timeless classic and hol-
iday favorite “The Nutcracker” featuring guest artists from the
Oregon Ballet Theatre, 75 dancers, a 12-voice choir,
and a full symphony orchestra. Tickets
range from $10 to $50.
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