Arts & Leisure
Feb. 8 Arts & Leisure briefs
published: 2/7/2012 3:18:59 PM
Design a stamp, win cash The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting art submissions for its Habitat Conservation Stamp contest.
Future grandmasters gather at Ewing Young to test their skills
published: 2/7/2012 3:22:27 PM
Sharp young minds from across the Newberg School District tried their hand at the grandfather of all strategy games during a chess tournament Friday morning at Ewing Young Elementary School.
High school artists’ works grace Lindgren Gallery’s walls
published: 2/7/2012 3:26:19 PM
High School Art Northwest, a competitive art exhibit based in Newberg but reaching out to a tri-state region, is celebrating its 20th year with a fine collection of pieces, according to program founder and director Doug Campbell.
Feb. 8 Tales from the Grubby End: You’re not from around here, are you?
published: 2/7/2012 3:29:42 PM
In the days of yore a popular Newberg pastime was to keep track of the comings and goings of visitors.Newspaper reporters would frequently visit Newberg’s several hotels to inquire about out-of-town guests.
Review: ‘The Vow’ is sweet, but clichés take their toll
published: 2/10/2012 10:56:17 AM
“Life is made up of moments of impact,” says Leo, a very much in love young husband in Chicago. “But what if you can’t remember those moments?” It’s not a problem most couples have to deal with, but after Leo (Channing Tatum) and his wife, Paige (Rachel McAdams), are in a car crash that leaves her with a years-long hole in her recent memory, unable to recall anything about her husband or her current life, it is the devastating reality both must face.
Feb. 15 Arts & Leisure briefs
published: 2/14/2012 3:06:16 PM
Watch ‘Tower Heist’ for free The Newberg Public Library will screen “Tower Heist” at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 in the library meeting room. The movie, rated PG-13 for disturbing content and some language, features Ben Stiller as the leader of a group of employees at a high-end condo building who try to recover their pension plan funds from a crooked resident.
‘Rocky Horror’ at Gallery
published: 2/14/2012 3:07:22 PM
“The Rocky Horror Show,” Richard O’Brien’s cult musical about a couple who seeks refuge in a mansion when their car breaks down, is coming to the stage at the Gallery Theater in McMinnville.
Movie review: Spy vs. spy equals hilarity in ‘War’
published: 2/17/2012 9:51:16 AM
Fighting over a woman is taken to a new level in “This Means War,” a movie that pits two CIA operatives against each other in their efforts to win the affections of Lauren (Reese Witherspoon).
‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ show unveiled
published: 2/14/2012 3:13:48 PM
The well-known game Rock, Paper, Scissors will be the theme of an exhibit featuring three area artists’ combinations of natural materials beginning Thursday at ART Elements Gallery.
CPR’s ‘Molly Sweeney’ explores themes of blindness
published: 2/14/2012 3:17:23 PM
Chehalem Players Repertory will close out its inaugural season this month with “Molly Sweeney,” a monologue-based play about different forms of sight and blindness.
Feb. 22 Arts & Leisure briefs
published: 2/21/2012 3:03:41 PM
Food for Fines program under way at library The Newberg Public Library is accepting food in exchange for fines from Feb. 29 to March 14. Each item turned in will cover $1 in fines, and up to $10 in overdue fines may be waived.
Cruso weaves tunes on dulcimer, guitar
published: 2/21/2012 3:06:38 PM
Celtic strains will continue to emanate from Newberg Music Center this week as singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Carolyn Cruso takes the stage for the February installment of the Final Friday Concert Series.
Food, wine and creativity are on the menu
published: 2/21/2012 3:08:19 PM
A team of chefs will craft a culinary masterpiece, local wineries will share their bounty and regional artists will create works of art before attendees’ very eyes in the annual Trilogy Winemakers Dinner, scheduled a little earlier this year for next week.
Movie review: ‘Act of Valor’ actors didn’t need to rehearse too much
published: 2/28/2012 2:06:35 PM
It’s unusual to see bonafide Navy SEALs on the big screen, but in “Act of Valor” they’re the stars of the show. During a threat against the United States from a radical terrorist Chechnyan (Jason Cottle), with the help of childhood friend and smuggler Christo (Alex Veadov), a group of SEALs (the names of the men were not released) work to stop them before they get to populated cities with highly explosive bomb vests.
Feb. 29 Arts & Leisure briefs
published: 2/28/2012 3:22:14 PM
Experience ‘Hugo’ at the library The Newberg Public Library will host a free showing, complete with free popcorn, of “Hugo” at 7 p.m. Friday in the library meeting room.
Artist specializes in digitally-influenced works
published: 2/28/2012 3:25:28 PM
A Newberg artist will bring a different look to First Friday Art Walk this week when he displays his work, a cross of traditional art and technical approaches, at Coffee Cat Coffeehouse.
‘Hunger Games’ is Newberg’s favorite book, survey says
published: 2/28/2012 3:26:44 PM
“The Hunger Games,” a young adult science fiction novel by Suzanne Collins, picked up steam in the Newberg area over 2011, moving from second to first among the favorite books of area residents.
