MARCH 2010

The Woodburn
area is full of travel
destinations
Take a scenic drive up
the Oregon coast

Light rail to Tigard for

a new experience

Paul Sherbo’s view

of Shenzhen, China

Photo courtesy of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm

 You won’t believe how many
fun things there are to do in the
North Willamette Valley!
Services
Elite Photography
Wellspring
Oregon Travel Information Council
Award Winning Wines
Piluso Vineyard & Winery
Seufert Winery
St. Josef’s Winery
Vitis Ridge Winery
East Valley Wine Association

Blast from the Past

Berry Museum
Settlemier House
Steam Locomotive-Engine 1785
Antique Powerland Museum
Put Your Feet Up
Aurora Colony Museum
The Spa at Wellspring Shop ‘til You Drop
Aurora Colony
The Woodburn Art Center
Downtown Silverton
The Gordon House
Woodburn Company Stores

Savory Foods A Day on the Farm

Glockenspiel Restaurant & Pub Al’s Garden Center
Vitality at Wellspring Adelman Peony Gardens
Orchards Grill at OGA Golf Course Bauman’s Farm & Garden
Pacific Hazelnut Candy Factory French Prairie Gardens
Wall Street Bar & Grill at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
Keizer Renaissance Inn Swan Island Dahlias
Lisa’s on Water Street Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Mt. Angel Sausage Company Garden World
O’Brien’s Cafe Heirloom Roses
Rose Arbor Farm

Overnight Accommodations
Best Western Woodburn Inn
Outdoor Adventures Budget Inn
Silver Falls State Park Feller House Bed & Breakfast
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel Silverton Inn & Suites
Champoeg State Park The Inn at Champoeg
Woodburn Dragstrip Portland-Woodburn RV Park
Mount Angel Abbey Super 8 Motel in Woodburn
Keizer Renaissance Inn
OGA Golf Course
Snooz Inn
Oregon Garden

For more information, visit www.alwaysfreshdiscoveries.com

Ad for members sponsored by Woodburn Area Tourism • PO Box 194 • Woodburn, OR 97071 • 503-982-8221
 Travel on a Shoestring 3

Contents There’s more to the Woodburn

area than meets the eye 6

From grapes to glass

by Brandi Nash 11

Light rail into the past and

make new friends in Tigard 12

Bub’s brew’s by Josh Gerdes 16

Travel the north Oregon coast

with Gloria Johnson 17

Face-changing shows
in China are a must-see 18

The wonderment of Israel 20

Redwood Forest in California

4 Travel on a Shoestring

Our perspective
by Eleasah Gerdes mind will be able to come up with a own. Talk to proprietors, be friendly
solution to that nagging problem or to other customers, engage those you

S hake off
those dreary
days of winter
and celebrate the
beginning of spring
with a vacation.
The new year always feels like a fresh
start, but soon everyday life can begin
to feel monotonous. As the first day of
spring approaches don’t overlook the
benefits of a change of scenery.
If spending a week in the
Caribbean is not quite in your budget
this spring, don’t fret. A mini-vacation
close to home is all you really need to
rejuvenate your spirit.
Getting a break from your regular
routine will relieve stress and take
your mind off daily problems that can
sometimes seem overwhelming. As
you shift your focus to the new sights
and activities you are engaging in you
will gain a clearer perspective. Your
you may even realize it’s not that big
of a deal after all.
Another benefit
come in contact with. New people
can bring new energy as you discover
they accomplish
of travel is being “I travel not to go the same goals
active. If you’re anywhere, but to go. but in a different
checking out the way. Break out of
local museum, I travel for travel’s sake. your comfort zone
watching the waves The great affair is to move.” and embrace the
crash on the beach ~Robert Louis Stevenson
new social setting
or riding your bike you’re in.
through the park you will be out there Traveling with family and friends
doing something. Give your mind and is also a good way to create new
body a workout on your next vacation memories and strengthen the bond you
as you experience all your destination share. Some of my fondest memories
has to offer. Stretch your legs and get are of trips I’ve gone on with friends
out in the sunlight (which may prove over the years – spending time
to be a challenge in Oregon, but give together, laughing, experiencing new
it a shot). people and places. When I look back
Meeting new people and at my photographs I am reminded
immersing yourself in a new culture of all the fun we had. But more
also shows you how vast the world importantly are the memories of the
truly is. Even your neighboring town sights, sounds and tastes that will stay
has a different “flavor” than your with me forever.

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But what if you can’t donate money? Become a
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to the campuses between 13 and 18 months old.
Never done this before? No problem. No prior
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help you through every step of the process.
If you’re not in the position to make a
commitment to raising a puppy, you can also
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From administration tasks to working in the kennels
and nursing, you’re sure to find your calling and
help them fill a need.
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6 Travel on a Shoestring
There’s more to the Woodburn area than meets the eye
by Eleasah Gerdes
O ne way to maximize the benefits
of getting out of the daily grind
is to take a vacation in one of the
many rural areas throughout Oregon.
Sprawling metropolises can offer
a getaway with well-known tourist
destinations, but it is out in the
country where you’ll find a peaceful
tempo and local favorites that will
make your trip truly memorable.
The Woodburn area is one such rural
destination you won’t want to miss
as you’re making plans for a spring
outing.
Encompassing towns from
Come in for a delicious home-cooked meal!
Open
daily
A plenteous place for hospitable cheer
Located in Downtown Historic Silverton
105 N. Water St., Silverton • 503-873-7554
St. Paul, Gervais and Aurora to
Woodburn, Mt. Angel and Silverton
– and everything in between – the
Woodburn area is packed with fun
and can provide anything from a
short weekend retreat to a full-blown
vacation.
No matter how long you plan
to stay, good food is always a must.
One of my favorite breakfast spots
is O’Brien’s Cafe in Silverton. For
years my brother practically lived off
of their Down Home Delight (two
eggs with hash browns and homemade
biscuit), but I can never pass up their
marble rye toast. No matter what you
choose, their home-cooked meals and
Serving
breakfast
and lunch
www.vitisridge.com • 503-873-9800
• 6685 Meridian Rd. NE, Silverton •
staff that treat you like family will
make a pleasant start to your day.
After breakfast take a scenic drive
to Silver Falls State Park. Day use
passes are $5 per vehicle and give you
access to the beauty of the outdoors
in Oregon along hiking trails that lead
to breathtaking waterfalls. You can
even walk behind four of the ten falls
along the Canyon Trail for a once-in-
a-lifetime experience.
Heart-healthy hiking completed,
we made our next stop Salem’s
Riverfront Carousel. This is a great
place to bring kids for a $1.50 ride on
the carousel. If you’re a kid at heart
you may even want to hop on a horse
yourself – we won’t tell, we did it,
too!
The carousel is conveniently
located on the banks of the Willamette
River in Salem Riverfront Park, so
we decided to take advantage of the
picturesque setting and eat our lunch
there. Bringing a picnic lunch is a
good way to save a little money while
enjoying a nice spot to sit and watch
the river lazily float by.
While we revelled in the park and
the carousel in Salem, I couldn’t wait
to return to Silverton for our very first
wine tasting experience at Vitis Ridge.
Not knowing much about wine, my
mom and I were a little nervous that
we might make fools of ourselves, but
Visit us to taste some
very unique wines as
well as our version of
notable varietals.
Tasting the second
weekend of each month
from noon-5pm.

it actually turned out to be our favorite
event of the day.
Upon arriving at Vitis Ridge
we were warmly greeted by Sharon
Deckelmann, one of the five partners.
She introduced us to Bruce and Sally
Eich, who graciously showed us the
ropes of wine tasting.
After trying several of their
wines I can tell you the 2007 Riesling
was my favorite and my mom liked
the Vibrato dessert wine the best.
While traveling through Oregon’s
wine country, be sure to stop
and smell the roses.
Stroll five acres of themed rose gardens
and sales cottage open seven days a
week, dawn to dusk. Free Admission.
24062 Riverside Dr. NE, St. Paul, OR 97137
503.538.1576 • www.heirloomroses.com
Enjoy our
historic home
and warm
hospitality.
(503) 678-0268 • www.thefellerhouse.com
21625 Butteville Rd. NE • Aurora, OR 97002
Travel on a Shoestring 7
Knowing little about wine, I cannot
Feller House
give you all the technical reasons B&B
behind why we liked them (our
wine taster, Brandi Nash, will be
tasting their wine and writing more
knowledgeably about it next month),
but I do know our palates appreciated
them. We were also delighted with
our friendly hosts who understood
we were there to learn. It was a great
introduction to the wine tasting
experience.
If you plan to take in the time for a history lesson. The place to
Woodburn area in two days like we learn about the founding of Woodburn
did, I suggest staying at Feller House is the Settlemier House, open to the
Bed & Breakfast in Aurora. This public on the first Sunday of every
historic farm house, built in the late month ($5 donation encouraged).
1860s, has two lovely guest rooms We met our tour guide for the
($100 per night). Their wholesome morning, Cindy Thomas, who took
breakfasts always feature seasonal us all over the home and shared the
homegrown and local produce. And history of the house and how the
you can’t go wrong with wonderful town came to be. In 1863, Jesse
hosts like Barb and Arnie Mitchell. H. Settlemier, a nurseryman who
After breakfast on day two make traveled west with his parents over
Visit the jewel of the Willamette Valley!
Ride our exquisite handcrafted carousel, shop our unique Gift Gallery
and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Salem’s Riverfront Park.
$1.50 per ride*
*All prices, hours and details are subject to change.
Winter Hours (Sept-May)* Summer Hours (Jun-Aug)*
Mon-Thur 10a-6p Mon-Sat 10a-7p
Fri-Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-6p
Sun 11a-5p
Carousel Gifts
Children’s Toys & Gifts Seasonal & Holiday Gifts
Private Events & Birthday Packages
101 Front ST NE * Salem * OR * 97301
503.540.0374 * www.salemcarousel.org
Who can resist the magic?
8 Travel on a Shoestring
the Old Oregon Wagon Trail, bought
214 acres of land in what is now
Woodburn. After building up the
town and encouraging a railroad to
come through, he built a 12-room,
5,000-square-foot house in the fall of
1891. He and his family moved in on
New Year’s Day in 1892.
After changing many hands, the
French Prairie Historical Society
bought the house in 1972 to preserve
and maintain it. It is lavishly
decorated with Victorian furniture and
filled with antique lamps, clothing and
household goods reminiscent of what
would have been there in Jesse’s day.
Standing in the house and learning
about its rich history gave me a new
perspective on how intertwined these
rural areas really are.
If you still haven’t gotten your
fill of history, you can also check out
Enjoy Spacious Elegance
in a Quiet Rural Setting
503-678-6088 www.innatchampoeg.com
Large Open Kitchen • Formal Dining Room
Private Baths • High Speed Internet • Bike Paths
Complimentary Access to Champoeg Park
8899 Champoeg Rd NE • St. Paul, OR 97137
the Woodburn Historical Museum,
recognizable on Front Street by the
replica of the World’s Berry Center
archway which used to be over
Highway 99. Open on Saturdays,
admission is free although donations
are accepted (but not required).
The museum was started in 1987,
beginning with a collection of office
equipment from the local newspaper
including a linotype machine that had
been in Woodburn almost from the
beginning of the town.
Today, the museum has two parts:
a historical collection and an old-time
1940s theater. Laurel and Hardy and
cartoons are likely to show up on the
screen, and the original projector is
displayed in the lobby. Other exhibits
include one of the original freezers
owned by Birds Eye Cannery and an
interesting camera collection. You
will also learn about the local railroad
history, including the Southern Pacific
Engine 1785 which sits down the
street from the museum.
Learning so much about history
we worked up a good appetite. The
last town on our agenda was Mt.
Angel, home of Oregon’s largest
annual folk fest. Although Oktoberfest
isn’t celebrated until September each
year, there are still plenty of places
in Mt. Angel to satisfy your taste for
German fare all year round.
Mt. Angel Sausage Co., recently
honored as Mt. Angel’s 2009 Business
of the Year, seemed like the perfect
Fine Gifts for Fine People in Historic Aurora
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www.pacifichazelnut.com
photo courtesy of Rose Arbor Alpaca Farm
stop for lunch. With several $7 lunch
specials on the menu, we were able to
get the most bang for our buck. Their
Dutch Treat meal, consisting of a
bratwurst sandwich, fries and a drink
hit the spot. My mom and I both chose
a whole wheat bun for the health of
it, and were pleasantly surprised with
the generous helping of sauerkraut on
the sandwich. With a cozy, intimate
atmosphere and amiable staff, this is a
great place to dine while in the area.
What meal would be complete,
however, without dessert? A
hop, skip and a jump away from
Mt. Angel Sausage Co. is the
Glockenspiel Restaurant, which sits
directly beneath the glockenspiel
tower in the heart of downtown
Mt. Angel. With a changing dessert
menu, which consisted of bread
pudding and chocolate cheesecake
among others that day, we settled on
splitting the key lime pie ($6). Our
Extra Dark Chocolate
Roasted Hazelnuts
Chocolate Coated Nuts & Fruits
Pacific Hazelnut
Candy Factory
Mon - Fri, 9 to 5
Sat, 10 to 5
14673 Ottaway Ave
Aurora
• 503-678-2755
 Travel on a Shoestring 9
server, Jamie Graybeal, was efficient
and quick with a smile, adding to the
The next step
already pleasant experience. Trip cost per person* Brooks
Before concluding our trip in the Meals $20.00 Antique Powerland Museum
Woodburn area we fit in one final stop Lodging $50.00 All aboard for this hands-
to Mount Angel Abbey. Founded by on museum dedicated to the
Carousel $ 1.50
a small group of Benedictine monks preservation, restoration and
from the Alpine village of Engelberg,
Park fee $ 5.00
demonstration of steam powered
Switzerland in 1882, the Abbey Total $76.50 equipment, antique farm machinery
strives to be a place of peace and and implements.
solitude in a busy world. Many come *Gas costs not factored in,
based on a two-person
to this majestic spot in search of quiet trip Woodburn
and inspiration. Rose Arbor Alpaca Farm
What I have appreciated about Visit this family farm specializing
Mount Angel Abbey over the years is in Suri Alpacas. Shop for luxurious
the serene setting. It is surrounded by alpaca accessories and home decor
spacious and beautifully landscaped in their Rose Arbor Cottage.
grounds, and a meditation path Woodburn Dragstrip
flowing through one of the wooded If you feel the need for speed attend
areas. Take the opportunity, like we a drag race at the most well-known
did, to meander up and down the path motorsports venue in the state of
for a tranquil, reflective ending to a Oregon. For added fun reserve a
magnificent trip. photo courtesy of Woodburn Dragstrip spot and camp trackside.
Mt. Angel
Bavarian Haus
Willkommen to Mt. Angel!
Experience the Old World flavor
of handcrafted German cuisine in
Handcrafted German Cuisine this family-friendly, fine dining
Tues-Sun • 11am - Close establishment.
Family Friendly Dining Room
Hubbard
Full Bar • Lottery
• Daily Specials •
Garden World
For Reservations call Fill in your garden with their huge
(503) 845-9466 selection of locally grown plants.
www.bhaus.net This unique co-op features the
bounty of Oregon growers.
115 E Church St • Mt Angel

Rose Arbor Farm welcomes you!

era tions of award-winning Iris
3 gen Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley,
we are the perfect location for weddings,
large family
reunions or
corporate
events.
We are also a
Garden working alpaca
FREE Open Gardens Open to Public ranch and can
View 200 acres of Iris rain or shine provide boarding
May 7th - for alpacas
June 6th or llamas.
Learn more or order online: 503-634-2812
WWW.SCHREINERSGARDENS.COM
3625 Quinaby Rd NE • Salem, Oregon 97303 • (503) 393-3232 32178 S. Burkert Road • Woodburn
10 Travel on a Shoestring

Make your family memories among the TULIPS

by Eleasah Gerdes weekends – encourages carpooling wooden shoes right before your eyes.
and makes it affordable for families. You can also take a free tram out to

“W e are not really in the flower

business,” says Barb Iverson
of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, “but in
the business of creating memories.”
The Iverson family has been
growing tulips since 1974. It wasn’t
until 1983, however, that they started
the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. As the
business expanded they went from
simply selling flowers to opening the
farm to the public for an entire month
in the spring. Their operation now
includes cut flowers, potted tulips,
a gift shop and all sorts of food and
activities during the Tulip Fest.
The best thing about visiting the
Tulip Fest is that it is an affordable
event the whole family will enjoy.
The admission cost – $5 per carload
on weekdays and $10 per carload on
Besides being out in the open
country and strolling through 40 acres
of tulips, you will find a gift shop,
a country store and a wide menu of
food ranging from pasta and soybeans
to wheat berries, hazelnuts and curly
fries, all made from crops grown on
the farm. If you’re on a tight budget
you can always bring your own food
and enjoy a picnic at one of their
picnic tables.
There is plenty for kids to enjoy,
too. They can play in the hay pile,
compete in ducky races, get their
picture taken in a whimsical cutout,
dig around in the sand box, and ride
the horse swings or the cow train.
On weekends, the farm is teeming
with hand-craft vendors as well as
wooden shoe makers who will make
the field to see the windmill and tulip
display beds. Be sure to bring your
camera and join in the ranks of many
families who return every year to take
their annual family photograph among
the tulips.
Realistically, you can bring the
whole family to Wooden Shoe Tulip
Farm and only spend $5 to $10 for the
whole day – a great deal for a great
day of fun.
Barb has heard many stories over
the years of families returning to the
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm even after
their kids have grown up to relive fond
memories made during the Tulip Fest.
“For us,” Barb says, “the
satisfaction of knowing we have
helped make this world a better place
is immeasurable.”

March 25 - April 25
25th Annual Tulip Fest
Daily 9 to 6
Over 40 acres of Tulips

Dutch Gift Shop open

March 1 through April 30

Check
u out on
s
facebook, www.woodenshoe.com
too! Look for daily updates on our website under field
report. Check out the bloom status prior to visiting us.
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
800-711-2006 • 33814 S. Meridian Road • Woodburn, OR 97071
 Travel on a Shoestring 11

From grapes to glass: Seven of Hearts

by Brandi Nash sure to suit anyone’s palate. As for me, I am a sucker for
Local Libationist Viognier and found this blend to be a great representation
of what a Viognier can offer.

I t is no secret that
the heart of Oregon
wine country is the
The Viognier & Roussanne begins light, crisp with
hints of pear and honeysuckle and it is just now that
you discover that it is creamy as well. It may seem
Willamette Valley, and counterintuitive to say that something is crisp and creamy
quickly emerging as a at the same time, but in this case it’s true. Both the aromas
top destination within the and flavors are subtle but not lost. On the palate I was
heart of wine country is reminded of a tart version of a fine honey and lemon tea.
the town of Carlton. Everything about this wine worked for me and had
Located just a short drive northwest of the main artery, me going back for seconds. But please don’t stop with the
Highway 99 West that runs through Yamhill County, you Viognier, there is much more good wine and chocolates to
will find this quaint wine-laden town. With a population come.
of approximately 1,700 this is no sprawling metropolis, Everyone always talks of wine and cheese, but if
however, when you start to look around it can quickly you’re anything like me I much rather dabble in the world
become overwhelming. of wine and chocolates. The Seven of Hearts tasting room
Within just a few walking-friendly blocks one could provides that opportunity with every visit. With this in
visit a dozen different establishments in which to taste mind, grab the wine and chocolate lovers in your life and
local wines. The delightfully cumbersome task of deciding go seek out the heart of wine country.
where to start may be better tackled with a little help. Cheers!
Seven of Hearts, located on the north side of Main
Street, has a great central location to start your Carlton
wine tour. Of course its location is not the only element
that makes this place great; after all it is wine we seek.
Two things hit you when you first walk in: one, that it is a
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Light rail into the past and make new friends in Tigard
by Eleasah Gerdes Street in Tigard, you will find an new friend and visiting a few
endless amount of quaint shops and other shops including Main St.

“W e don’t have customers or

clients, but friends we do
business with,” says Don Hanson,
owner of Tigard Cleaners. It was
this friendly attitude that drew us
to Tigard for a day of good food,
shopping and a little exercise.
One way to enjoy a
familiar place like Tigard is to
take advantage of the unique
opportunities they offer. Many
people suggested we grab our bikes
and hop on TriMet’s Westside
Express Service (WES) Commuter
Rail which will drop you off
right near Main Street in Tigard.
We bought a one-day pass for
$4.75, hooked our bikes up to the
convenient racks on the train and
prepared ourselves for the fun
ahead.
Once you arrive at Main
restaurants. If you’re trying to save
a little money, you can still have
fun window shopping or meeting
the friendly proprietors.
Chuck Woodard, owner of
Tigard Liquor Store, was born in
Tigard and has been doing business
there since 1953. He recounted to
us a funny story about what life
was like when he was a child. He
remembers the streets back then
weren’t paved and the horses,
wagons and old-time cars would
create deep ruts in the street. One
day when he was 4 or 5 years old,
he was walking across the street
and fell in one of these trenches.
Since it had been raining he wound
up covered in mud and, needless to
say, his mother wasn’t too happy
about it.
After saying goodbye to our
Stamp & Stationery, we stopped
in Café Allegro for lunch. Several
people throughout the day had
recommended it, so we just had to
try their authentic Italian cuisine
for ourselves.
Being budget-minded (and
waistline-minded) we split the
chicken artichoke dish at Café
Allegro for $9.95. The description
of sliced chicken breast, marinated
artichoke hearts, fresh mushrooms
and green onions sautéed in a
thyme cream sauce served over
penne pasta was tantalizing to say
the least. Fortunately, the dish lived
up to our expectations.
Once lunch had satisfied our
appetites we started off down
Main Street again. We stepped
in Musi’s on Main, a resale and
consignment shop, and found a

At Tigard Cleaners, we
treat you like family.
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touching card which we purchased.

Suzie Duncan-Winn, the artist who
created it, is a local elementary
school student with autism who has
a passion for drawing. Proceeds
from the sales of these cards goes
towards her college education.
Next time you’re in Tigard, don’t
pass up the opportunity to support
this budding artist.
As I mentioned earlier, we
also had the pleasure of meeting
Don from Tigard Cleaners who
has been doing business in Tigard
since 1960. He has seen a lot of
growth throughout the years and
has enjoyed being a part of the “It’s been a joy to grow up with of Heaven. Proprietors, Mike and
thousands of little events that go them,” says Don. “It’s kind of like Maria Ritter, will give you a free
into making a community. Some a family reunion when they come sample of one of the delectable
of his customers first came into in.” treats to try. The most amazing
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They use a Xylitol-Fructose blend
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being diagnosed with diabetes
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like most sugar-free desserts, so he
took matters into his own hands.
Now they produce goodies that
everyone can enjoy. Even those
without diabetes will love them just
like we did.
After enjoying our desserts and
buying a few for later, we figured it
was a good time to cash in on our
plan to get a little exercise. Bike or
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glimpse of Thor, the dachshund
dubbed the Volunteer Public
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has been helping (or just looking
cute in his safety vest) with the
Burnham Street improvements.
Alas, we didn’t see him, but it will
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‘Forbidden Broadway’ lampoons musicals at Broadway Rose Theatre

by Gloria Johnson sing the impossible song, to clear
my unclearable throat” to the tune of

photo courtesy of Gloria Johnson

T he Broadway Rose has opened
its 2010 season at its theater in
Tigard with Forbidden Broadway, a
hilarious musical revue that lovingly
pokes fun at over a dozen of some of
musical theater’s iconic hits including:
Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of
the Opera, Sound of Music, Mary
Poppins, Mamma Mia, Man of La
Mancha, Les Misérables, and Cats. It
also targets famous Broadway actors,
writers, and composers, including
Carol Channing, Cole Porter, Liza
Minnelli, Bob Fosse, Stephen
Sondheim, Barbra Streisand, and
Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The show’s director, Rick Lewis,
was working in New York in 1982
when Forbidden Broadway first
opened as a cabaret act. It now has 15
editions and 25 cast albums.
Due to passionate show tunes,
sometimes corny blocking, overblown
romanticism, convoluted plots, and
self-indulgent stars, musicals provide
fertile ground for lampooning.
The cast of four, together with
remarkable pianist, Kurt Crowley
(he doesn’t use a piece of music), hit
the stage running with high energy.
Everyone, that is, except Isaac Lamb,
who in his first number as Don
Quixote drags himself on stage with
a metal cane and feebly begins “To
“Impossible Dream.” Lamb also takes
a shot at famous producer Cameron
Mackintosh as he enumerates a ‘few of
his favorite things’ from The Sound of
Music, resulting from the producer’s
many financially successful Broadway
hits.
The very talented Megan Carver
spoofs Carol Channing, the legendary
and long-running star of Hello, Dolly.
Later Carver masterfully parodies Liza
Minnelli. Rebecca Teran portrays a
more mature, red-dressed Annie as
she laments becoming “30 years old,
tomorrow.” Wade Willis is a pathetic
looking cat from the Andrew Lloyd
Webber hit Cats. He sings “I Enjoy
Being a Cat” because it’s brought
him so much money, but confides that
next season “I’ll be playing in Lloyd
Webber’s next show as Rin Tin Tin.”
He also is a hilarious phantom of the
opera singing “Mucus (Music) of the
Night.”
Les Misérables leaves itself wide
open to dozens of spoofs. “On My
Own” becomes “On My Phone” as
Carver, playing Fantine, is so caught
up with her cell phone that she can’t
wait to talk to a friend – “I’ll call you
back after I die.” To the tune of “I
Dreamed a Dream” Teran whines, “I
dreamed of shows in days gone by,
when pathos wasn’t overstated.” The
actors parody the blocking in Les Miz
by constantly whirling and spinning
around the stage.
Each member of the cast is great
individually, but their ensemble
singing is excellent. “Ambition” –
their version of “Tradition” – from
Fiddler on the Roof, brings down the
house with shrieks of laughter.
The cast flawlessly carries out
dozens of quick costume and wig
changes with the help of a terrific
production crew. Costumes by Eyan
Candini put the finishing touches on
a show that is two hours of delightful
and reasonably-priced entertainment.
The Broadway Rose Theatre
Company has been producing theater
in Tigard since 1992. It is the only
professional musical theatre company
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16 Travel on a Shoestring

BUB’S BREWS
said it. That’s right: because everyone
loves a brewpub.
If you haven’t yet caught on to
it, I’m going to talk to you about
a brewpub I went to. Fanno Creek
Brewpub is just off 99W in Tigard. I
dined there recently and found a fine
variety of beers brewed right there.
On special was a Raspberry Stout,
which my lovely wife enjoyed as well
as a Vanilla Porter, while I started my
evening with a Doppelbock and then
by Joshua Gerdes moved onto a Porter.
The Doppelbock was not as sweet
The food selection at Fanno
Creek had a variety that I found to be
particularly pleasant, foods ranging
from the standard American burger
all the way to exotic coconut-shrimp
tacos. I didn’t try the shrimp tacos this
visit but I do plan to return and try
them at Fanno Creek when they host
their 1st Annual Nano Beer Fest. And
after I do, perhaps I’ll fill you all in on
the great fresh beers from around the
area.

E veryone loves a brewpub.

Brewpubs are fantastic places to
try out local beer and even get decent
chow. You might be surprised to learn
that in Ancient Egypt it was thought
that in order to have a secure afterlife,
one needed to have a good brewpub.
And why? I’m pretty sure I already
as Doppelbocks can get, and those of
you who shy away from the sugary
beers should give it a try. And though
I’m not a huge fan of fruit stouts, the
Raspberry Stout was a good balance
between the dark robust flavor of
a stout and the fresh tartness of
raspberries.

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Don’t mind the weather, but bring the right clothes
by Gloria Johnson
T here are 27 states in our country
that do not have a coastline. I grew
up in Oregon and can’t imagine being
landlocked. During the few years I have
lived in states without an ocean, going
to the coast when I returned home was
always at the top of my priority list.
Even winter on the Oregon coast can be a great
experience. Not only are there fewer travelers, shops,
restaurants and hotels offer great prices. Oregon State Parks
offer winter rates and have plenty of yurts, cabins and RV
spaces available. See www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/
camping.shtml.
Newport, home of South Beach and Beverly Beach
State Parks, is a great place to visit in the winter months.
Warm up at either the original Mo’s or Mo’s Annex with
a bowl of their world-famous clam chowder. I have been
going to Mo’s for nearly 40 years, and it hasn’t changed
a bit. You feel like part of the family the minute you walk
through the door.
The list of places to eat in Newport is endless. I recently
had fish tacos at the Chowder Bowl in the Nye Beach area.
They were delicious, and I will definitely be going back for
a second helping.
People from around the world have put Newport’s
Sylvia Beach Hotel on the map. What’s so great about
it besides the huge homemade breakfast? The rooms are
decorated with odds and ends of comfortable furniture, but
have no phones or televisions. There are nooks and crannies
and sitting rooms overlooking the ocean with couches,
overstuffed chairs and lounges just begging for you to bring
along that book that you have been waiting to read. If you
forget to bring it, there are shelves loaded with books you
can borrow.
Sylvia Beach Hotel is so serious about reading and
readers, each one of the guest rooms is named after
an author: Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Agatha
Christie and so on. Staying there for a weekend or longer
is pure heaven if you crave peace and quiet. See www.
sylviabeachhotel.com.
Further north on Highway 101 is Lincoln City, or
should I say, the Lincoln City corridor. In 1965, five small
hamlets – Oceanlake, Cutler City, Delake, Nelscott and
Taft – melded together into one long coastal town, where
shops and flea markets abound. Or if you prefer, there is
the Tanger Outlet Center with dozens of shops offering
some good deals for the heavy-duty shopper. See www.
tangeroutlet.com/lincolncity. For a home-cooked meal with
Travel on a Shoestring 17
reasonable prices, I like Richens at the Beach. Beware, the
servings are huge.
Tillamook County, north of Lincoln City, has
numerous charming areas to enjoy: Pacific City, Manzanita,
Oceanside, Cape Lookout State Park, and the lighthouse
at Cape Meares. The famous Tillamook Cheese Factory,
one of the top ten tourist destinations in Oregon, is always
packed with visitors, but is well organized so you never
feel claustrophobic. Cheese samples, ice cream, a gift shop,
an eatery, and cheese-making exhibits and demonstrations
make the stop family-friendly.
If you love cheese and prefer something a little more
intimate, just south of the Tillamook Cheese Factory is the
Blue Heron Cheese and Wine Company. It’s a great place
for lunch and to buy Oregon food and wine products. See
www.blueheronoregon.com.
Historic Fort Stevens State Park is situated at the
northern tip of the Oregon coast. As the primary military
defense installation in the Harbor Defense System at the
mouth of the Columbia River, Fort Stevens served for 84
years, from the Civil War through World War II. Today,
Fort Stevens has become a 3,700-acre park offering
exploration of history, nature, and recreational opportunities
including nine miles of bike trails and six miles of hiking
trails.
Now don’t worry about getting cold and wet. I always
say, there is no bad weather, just wrong clothing. Pack
layers, raincoat and boots; then head west and have a great
winter adventure you will long remember at the Oregon
coast. Don’t forget to take your camera; you will get
pictures that you can’t get at any other time of year.
* * *
Gloria Johnson, who directs a travel club through Umpqua
Bank, can be reached at gloriajohnson@umpquabank.com.
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May 31-June 6, 2010 Stay in the heart of the theatre district.
Club members: $2,300. Others: $2,500. Includes RT airfare
from Portland and travel insurance. No meals.
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September 13-19, 2010 Visit our capital’s rich history.
Club members: $2,500. Others: $2,600. Includes RT airfare
from Portland and cancel for any reason travel insurance. No meals.
For more information contact Gloria Johnson at
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18 Travel on a Shoestring

Face-changing shows in Shenzhen are a must-see

by Paul Sherbo Shenzhen’s rapid rise actually most any application from residential
began approximately in 1979 when to commercial. What was remarkable

S ay it real fast
and it sounds
like someone
it became a Special Economic Zone,
an area set aside by the Chinese
government with different regulations
in Shenzhen was the almost two-
square-mile area dedicated to the
many hundreds of LED manufacturers.
just sneezed, but designed to foster trade with Hong Most of their store fronts were ablaze
Shenzhen, China, Kong and thus, the outside world. with color and movement in the
is certainly not It has been wildly successful as lighting. It was a little like a carnival
a place where it evidenced by the numerous expensive with all the dancing lights, but the
feels like viruses are lingering. Quite import cars and taxes up to 100 trend is obviously to try to provide
the contrary, the Shenzhen of today percent or more on such vehicles. upscale looks that attract the buyer and
displays a vastly different face than Traffic is pretty rough, but not so bad separate them from the masses.
just a few years ago. as compared with other Asian cities By now you might be thinking,
I have been blessed to travel all like Seoul, Taipei, and Manila. In “Sounds interesting, but would I really
over Asia since 1984 (oops... I’m case you think that Shenzhen doesn’t want to go there?” There are some
revealing a bit of my age here) and belong in the same league as those good reasons to consider this area as
there is hardly anywhere in China cities relative to their respective the budget-minded traveler. First of
where a more dramatic transformation populations, think again. There are all, Shenzhen is a short, 30-minute
to economic prominence and almost 9 million people there. train ride from Hong Kong and much
prosperity has taken place than this Southern China is famous for less expensive. Hotels are becoming
once gray, gritty and pothole-ridden manufacturing, and metro Shenzhen more accommodating for the western
city. is no exception. I am in the lighting traveler, and the staff spoke passable
Like a number of cities in China, controls and energy management English. A good hotel can be found
Shenzhen is almost a new city, business, and with the world becoming for half the price of Hong Kong’s
spawned from meteoric industrial attuned to saving energy, one of hotels. And what might be considered
growth, and is a far cry from the the most promising arenas is that of a budget price for a large city hotel in
fishing village it once was. Gleaming Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting. the U.S. will generally get you a four-
skyscrapers occupy land which was While not generally adopted yet for star hotel in Shenzhen. I stayed for just
once lonely rice patty fields. Bustling general lighting, LED’s can be used over $130 and the hotel was closer to
factories pour out goods like tea to provide color accent and effect for five stars.
streaming into a cup.
I visited Shenzhen recently for the
first time in about five years, for the
same reason most people come to the
area – business. Like a lot of people
who travel frequently on business,
all too often taking in the local sights
comes in second to attending to the
matters at hand to keep the almighty
dollars flowing. After all, we’re not
paid to see the sights. This time,
however, my schedule ran into the
weekend and afforded me a chance
to see some of the city with its
surprisingly well-manicured streets
and lush, garden-like parkways. Sure,
there are still plenty of side roads that
have missed the memo about cleaning
up and becoming more pleasing to the
eye, but the overall transformation is
quite startling.
 Travel on a Shoestring 19
Food in Shenzhen was generally
very good, and while the region’s
cuisine is mostly Cantonese, almost
any style of Chinese food was easy to
find. Great shopping abounds, again
with prices less than Hong Kong.
Check out Dongmen Shopping Street
– leather goods, clothing, and watches
are definitely specialties. Of course
there are a lot of fakes, but this is
hardly unique to the region. It doesn’t
take long to develop a discerning eye
for quality, and just looking at the
products and bargaining on the price
is half the fun. But don’t settle for
less than 25 percent off the asking
price and be prepared to walk away.
Taking a few steps away as if leaving
a merchant’s stall after you think you
are done bargaining is usually good photos courtesy of Paul Sherbo
for another 10 percent off the price!
Two highlights of my visit were Shenzhen Overseas Chinese District generation as a closely guarded secret.
the Hong Fa Temple, which is in (posh) shopping mall. This remarkable The concept is based upon a story
Xianhu Botanical Park. You can take show is taken from Sichuan Opera. about a Robin Hood-type hero who
an open tram and tour of the whole The performers dance in costumes stole from the rich to give to the poor.
botanical garden and numerous and wear masks that they can change When captured, he changed his face to
attractions in the park area, including in much less than a second. Even fool the authorities and made a quick
some remarkable petrified trees next to when they do it, it’s almost directly getaway. I still talk about this show
a natural history museum. The cost is in front of your face and you can’t to practically everyone I meet. It is a
about 20 Yuan or roughly $3.50 U.S. see how they change so quickly – it is must-see.
for the tram. truly stunning. Besides being artistic, There’s much more to see and do
Finally, no visit would be the masks are colorful and inspire in the area, so if you can take a trip to
complete without taking in one of thoughts of ancient China. This art is Hong Kong, think about making it to
the famous Bian Lian, or “face- over 300 years old, and the methods Shenzhen. It’s nothing to sneeze at.
changing” shows, which you can find by which the mask changing is done * * *
at the Sichuan Folk Restaurant in the are passed on from generation to Paul Sherbo resides in Sherwood.

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Behold the wonderment of Israel
by Liz Rubin
W hen we first got off the bus,
we were all exhausted, foggy-
eyed and disconnected. The silence
that weighed on the entire group
was almost as heavy and thick as
the Israeli air that hit us like a tidal
wave upon our arrival. But as soon
as our eyes adjusted and we took in
our surroundings, our extreme fatigue
turned into pure amazement.
We stood together, all 26 of us,
on the top of Mount Scopus and
beheld the wonderment of Jerusalem.
The holy city lay before us, ancient
and beautiful, holding all of the
significance of our people and their
history. There are many things that I
have already forgotten about that trip,
as it has been three years since my
return to the U.S., but I will remember
that moment when I first gazed upon
Jerusalem until my final day.
The entire 10-day trip, sponsored
by Taglit Birthright Israel, took us to
many places across the country. We
covered Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv,
Tiberias, and we also experienced
the salty waters of the Dead Sea, the
staggering view from the top of the
Golan Heights, the life and culture of
a Bedouin camp deep in the desert,
the deep emotions of the Wailing
Wall and kayaking on the Jordan
River. We each got the chance to plant
a tree at a tree farm, volunteer at a
day-care center for a day, go dancing
at a nightclub, and taste wine from a
beautiful Israeli vineyard. The whole
trip was incredible for me to say the
least, as a member of the Jewish faith,
as a young American in the twenty-
first century and as part of the human
race believed to have inhabited Israel
since before the second millennium
BCE.
I have travelled quite a bit in
my short 21 years, but never have I
experienced a place like Israel. The
people are strong and intelligent, with
every citizen serving a mandatory
two- or three-year service in the Israeli
National Army. The pride that shines
from every individual you pass on the
street is intoxicating, and the constant,
steadfast resilience that lives within
 Travel on a Shoestring 21
even the small children is inspiring.
Although we were accompanied
at all times by three to five soldiers,
all armed with automatic weapons,
they were young – as young as us in
the group (18-25 years old). They
had the opportunity to take off their
uniforms and walk among us as equals
in civilian garb. Throughout our
stay, they gave us some great insight
into life as a young adult in Israel,
a place with a flourishing nightlife.
The Israelis work hard and play
harder, that’s for sure! Our soldiers
were wonderful and some of us had
a chance to make real friendships
with them, friendships that are
unfortunately mere memories for me.
Now, over three years later, I would
give anything to know that these photos courtesy of Liz Rubin
friends I made are alive, happy and
healthy.
Near the end of our trip we were
kayaking the Jordan River, two days
before our planned departure, when “The holy city lay before us, ancient and
the first Lebanese bomb dropped
only miles from where we were.
The ground shook and the sky grew
beautiful, holding all of the significance
visibly darker. Yet, the native Israelis
that were with us showed no sign of of our people and their history.”
fear or panic, and their peacefulness
rubbed off on us. We finished out the
day with a picnic and a massive drum
circle that unified us and cemented our
momentary connection in time.
In the days that followed, more
bombs were dropped and more chaos
ensued. We left as planned, packed
into a bustling airport full of people
wanting out – tourists mostly, as
the locals were as calm and clear-
minded as ever. As the trip ended,
and I acclimated myself back to life
in Oregon, something in me was
changed. I carry something with me
now that sustains me; something
that is deep in my heart and will stay
a part of me forever. I know I will
return someday, and when I do I
hope that Israel is standing as it is in
my memories – strong and constant,
full of the secrets of the past and the
dreams of the future.
22 Travel on a Shoestring
Check out these events around the state
March 4-7
Celebration of Creativity
Fine art exhibit and sale
showcasing local & regional artists.
Beaverton (no admission cost)
www.celebrationofcreativity.com
March 5-7
Oregon Chocolate Festival
Presenting Oregon chocolate and
specialty food vendors.
Ashland ($15 admission)
www.ashlandspringshotel.com
March 12-14
Da Vinci Film Festival
Three days of independent films
from around the globe.
Corvallis ($8-20 tickets)
www.davincifilmfest.org
Tortellini’s
Travel
Tips
From reader Bob Hoerner:
Research
Learn where the guided tours
go and then plan the excursions
yourself. This will save you
money on tour fees and give you
more time at the places you really
enjoy.
Shop smarter
Stay away from shopping at
the tourist areas when you can.
The same goods can usually be
purchased at local markets for
much cheaper.
Do you have a travel tip? Email it
to: tortellinishoestring@yahoo.com.
If we like it, we’ll publish it!
March 13 March 20
Annual Crab Feed Oregon Cheese Festival
All you can eat crab fresh from the Sample cow, sheep and goat cheese
Oregon Coast with all the trimmings. from local & regional creameries.
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15th Anniversary Fireworks
Join in the fun at one of the largest
fireworks displays in Oregon.
Pendleton (no admission cost)
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March 19-21 March 27-28
Gem Faire Indoor Kite Festival
Over 80 exhibitors showcase gems, Watch expert indoor kite fliers
beads, jewelry, rocks & minerals. from all over the U.S.
Hillsboro ($5 weekend pass) Lincoln City ($3/person, $7/family)
www.gemfaire.com www.oregoncoast.org
Traveling with Travel on a Shoestring
Walf Xiao at Hong Fa Temple
in Shenzhen, China.
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