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December 1, 2017 T he C olumbia P ress 8 This Weekend s ‘Scrooged’ plays off local theme “Scrooged in Astoria,” the annual holiday musical melodrama presented by Astor Street Opry Company, begins its December run Fri- day. Playgoers get to boo, hiss and cheer as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future – Astoria style – come calling. Tickets are $7 to $16, with all Friday performances just $5. The show is at 7 p.m. Fri- days and Saturdays through Dec. 23 with 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 10 and 17. For tickets and more infor- mation, call 503-325-6104. The playhouse is at 129 W. Bond St., Astoria. ater lobby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. All children are welcome, parents may bring their cam- eras and there is no charge to enter the theater. The theater is at 1208 Com- mercial St., Astoria. ‘Nutcracker’ to have three shows Little Ballet Theatre pres- ents its 43 annual full-length production of “The Nutcrack- er” this weekend. Shows are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, on Santa hangs out at Liberty Theater Santa begins stopping by downtown Astoria this weekend. He’ll be in the Liberty The- stage in the Astoria High School Auditorium, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. Tickets are $21 general admission, $16 for active military members, those 65 and older and those young- er than 12. Tickets and seats can be reserved and pur- chased online at libertyas- toria.showare.com or at the door one hour before each performance. The show features a full orchestra and guest perfor- mances from Oregon Ballet Theatre. For more information, call 503-861-1971 Weekend art sale for starving artists The Astor Street Opry Company will have its 22th annual Starving Artist Faire Dec. 1-3 at the Astoria Ar- mory to raise money for the acting troupe and food for area food banks. The fair, which includes music and food, highlights one-of-a-kind handmade items and features more than 50 Northwest artists. Admission is two cans of food or a $2 donation. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Fri- day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat- urday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The armory is at 407 17th St, Astoria. State Park passes, foundation memberships on sale Annual passes for unlimited access to Oregon’s state parks go on sale today, Dec. 1. The parking pass sale runs through Dec. 31, giving pur- chasers a $5 discount off the regular price of $30. The permits are transfer- able from vehicle to vehicle. “Give the gift that will in- spire your family and friends to explore the parks and his- torical sites that make Oregon special,” said Lisa Sumption, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department director. Shoppers can round out their gift with Oregon State Parks-branded gear, includ- ing hats, water bottles, dog bowls, ornaments and stick- ers. The gear also is on sale throughout December. Items can be purchased on- line at https://store.oregon- stateparks.org. Alternately, if you would like to give back to the parks you love, consider becoming a member of -- or giving the gift of a membership to -- the nonprofit Oregon State Parks Foundation. The Foundation is dedicat- ed to raising funds to enhance the state park experience. Those who give a tax-deduct- ible donation of $45 or more will receive a 12-month day- use parking pass as a thank you. Learn more at www.oregon- stateparksfoundation.org. Visitors are the parks’ single largest source of funding.
