Exhibit examines early mourning customs

published: 5/21/2013 2:37:41 PM

   Benjamin Franklin said that nothing in life is certain, except for death and taxes. The new exhibit that opened Saturday at the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum focuses on the former.

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Painted Lady gets repeat appearance at James Beard House

published: 5/21/2013 2:34:56 PM

   The staff of Newberg’s acclaimed Painted Lady Restaurant will return to New York City to prepare a dinner for the James Beard Foundation (JBF), a national nonprofit that promotes the culinary arts, and they’ll be offering locals a preview.
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Boats will fly up and down the river

published: 5/21/2013 2:32:32 PM

   One of the oldest outboard boat races in the nation will take place in Newberg this weekend, bringing with it the usual thrills and entertainment while continuing a decades-long tradition.
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May 22 To Your Health column: Practice proper technique and protect your joints

published: 5/21/2013 2:30:15 PM

Dear Colin: I’ve started exercising regularly at the advice of my doctor. The problem is that the front of my shoulders hurt when doing biceps curls.
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May 22 Arts & Leisure briefs

published: 5/21/2013 2:27:21 PM

Chehalem Valley Dance Academy’s Annual Showcases    Dancers from Chehalem Valley Dance Academy’s Newberg location, ages 7 and up, will perform in their annual showcase starting at 6 p.
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Art and faith will collide in ‘Asher Lev’

published: 5/14/2013 2:40:16 PM

   Valley Repertory Theatre is preparing to conclude its sophomore season with its production of “My Name Is Asher Lev.
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Don’t look for Disney version in CSLA’s ‘Snow White’

published: 5/14/2013 2:37:41 PM

   C.S. Lewis Academy is producing the classic fairy tale “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” for its spring show, but if you think you know the story because you’ve seen the animated version, think again.
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Student’s senior project preserves culture in dance

published: 5/14/2013 2:35:45 PM

   Huge smiles on their faces, eight children dressed in colorful costumes circle each other in a festive dance as the lively Mexican polka tune “Jesusita en Chihuahua” streams from nearby speakers.
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May 15 Arts & Leisure briefs

published: 5/14/2013 2:34:38 PM

Quilt show on tap at Champoeg    “A Craze in Quilting,” Friends of Historic Champoeg’s annual quilt show, is on tap this weekend.
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