Wine Country Pride is back and this year, there’s more energy, more participation, and a lot more to do!
Discover gravel cycling in McMinnville’s back country
Yamhill County is becoming more well known for our glorious gravel. There are many advantages to choosing a gravel road over pavement. The remote routes deliver amazing views, and there are fewer cars and trucks to watch for.
What to expect at this summer’s McMinnville Dine Out(Side)
McMinnville’s Dine Out(Side) program was born out of necessity in 2020, as pandemic restrictions on indoor capacity prompted many restaurants to offer outdoor seating during weekends on a street closed to vehicular traffic. And come Memorial Day Weekend, the food moves out into the street again for the summer.
Gallery Theater Reopens with Novecento
After more than a year in the dark, Gallery Theater returns to live theater on stage with Novecento, a 1-act, 1-actor play, featuring Lance Nuttman, one of the Willamette Valleys finest actors.
Made in McMinnville: Bring home all the goodies this weekend
McMinnville is a beloved destination for Pinot noir and other wines, but there are so many delicious things grown and produced here to eat as well. These local foods are the things we buy to treat ourselves, to stock our pantries, and to gift loved ones who live out of town. If you’re visiting from a drive away, hit up the farmers market for some fresh souvenirs. Flying home? Pack these in your suitcase.
Rooted in McMinnville: Jacques Rendu of Coeur de Terre Vineyard
We recently caught up with Coeur de Terre’s Jacques Rendu. Learn about his connection to the Beaujolais region in France and the Willamette Valley as he shares his wine journey with us.
Rooted in McMinnville: Linfield University’s Thea Gahr
Thea Gahr sits on a futon in her McMinnville art studio, a small one-room space. Some of her recent paintings remain on an easel. From the ceiling, an aerial hoop hangs in the middle of the room.
The hoop may be an apt metaphor for Thea’s explorations in life and art. She’s taken twists and turns, lived in different countries, and explored new forms of artistic expression. Like the hoop, the circle returned her home.
Tiny Travels: Alpaca walking should probably be your next great pandemic adventure
There’s really only one real rule for walking an alpaca at Wings and a Prayer Alpacas: You walk the alpaca, the alpaca doesn’t walk you.
Rooted in McMinnville: Monica Macias of Yamhill Valley Vineyards
Monica Macias sits at a desk on the far side of the Yamhill Valley Vineyards tasting room. A large window behind her frames a vineyard. The vines are bare in February and it takes little imagination to visualize broad green leaves spreading like a blanket across this view.
Rooted in McMinnville: Ricardo Antúnez
Pura Vida Cocina has been around for seven years at its 313 NW Third St. location. It originally shared a storefront with a small art gallery, then eventually expanded to the full available space. Throughout that time, chef and owner, Ricardo Antúnez has developed a menu that delivers Central American foods with a style all his own.