Author: James Howe

A group of lion dancers wearing red shirts and red ruffled or black pants have poles in their hands that hold up a red Chinese dragon. They are on a stage.

Asian Heritage Association’s Lunar New Year Celebration: Building Community, Honoring Heritage

As the Lunar New Year approaches on January 29, the team at Asian Heritage Association (AHA) is gearing up for their third annual celebration, held on February 2nd from 11am-4pm at the McMinnville Community Center.  This year’s event promises to be even more dynamic, vibrant, and meaningful than previous gatherings. But AHA’s story goes beyond this event; it’s about community, resilience, and connection born out of challenging times.

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Spotting UFOs and Savoring History at Hotel Oregon

Have you ever dreamed of spotting a UFO? Imagined catching sight of visitors from the stars in real time? If so, why not start your search in a place where UFOs have been seen before?  McMinnville is the perfect destination for aspiring sky-watchers.  And Hotel Oregon, in the heart of historic downtown McMinnville, with its…

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A person with a red beanie hat and a blue puffer coat steps outside of a retail business called Third Street Books.

Cure Your Winter Blues in McMinnville

The wintertime blues are real in the Pacific Northwest, but nothing blasts them away like a little change in scenery.  This time of year, everything slows down, you get personalized attention, restaurants really shine with their hearty menus, and retail and lodging establishments offer special discounts to brighten your day. If you’re suffering from a case of seasonal woes, we’ve got your treatment plan right here.

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Coral colored liquid inside a wine glass. There is an orange slice, a sprig of rosemary and a green and white striped straw floating inside.

Winter Cocktails that Celebrate the Season

As the weather turns chilly and gray, there is no better way to brighten your spirits than with, well, spirits in craftily concocted cocktails. And it just so happens several McMinnville restaurants and bars are offering winter drinks that showcase the flavors and feel of the season. Gather your favorite people and raise a glass to the festive and hopefully peaceful winter we all deserve.

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The Spruce Goose airplane is inside of a large museum. Its propellors are decorated with green Christmas lights. A biplane is next to it and is also decorated with green Christmas lights.

Holiday Family Fun in [Merry] McMinnville

December is a busy time for most families.  You can recharge in McMinnville before the real madness hits with fun activities to lift your kids’ spirits and get a little peace.  Check out these opportunities to get a little shopping done and have a little fun.

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A jewelry display that includes earrings, rings and necklaces.

The 3rd Annual Metal Arts Gift Show

Local silversmith, Maggie Bowman, is the epitome of someone who has a lot of irons in the fire, literally and figuratively. She owns MB Sterling Designs; serves on the board and participates in the Art Harvest Studio Tour of Yamhill County; is on the Creative Metal Arts Guild in Portland; teaches an afterschool silversmithing program; and spearheads, organizes, and runs the Metal Arts Gift Show, returning for its 3rd year on December 14.

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3 people sit at a bar. They each have a few glasses in front of them with small amounts of wine. They smile as they sip.

Welcome Home to R. Stuart & Co. Winery

At R. Stuart & Co., a winery nestled in McMinnville, Oregon’s Granary District, a legacy of approachable wines and warm hospitality continues to flourish under the guidance of a new generation of leaders. Founded by Rob and Maria Stuart, the winery was built on the couple’s dream of creating a space where high-quality wines are accessible, the staff and growers are honored for their hard work, and customers are welcomed as friends.

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The view of a retail shop from the outside. Many people are inside, sitting at tables with bottles of wine and full glasses. There are many retail display cases behind them. The shop is warmly lit. Outside there are more tables on a patio, with Christmas trees and garland along an iron fence.

Merry McMinnville

You know that feeling you get when you turn on your favorite holiday movie for the first time of the season? That magic buzz you feel when you plug in the tree lights and everything twinkles to life. That sensation you get while wrapped in a blanket as you sip on a warm beverage next to a roaring fire.  This is what it feels like to participate in “Merry McMinnville”  a city-wide holiday experience for the entire family.

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A pumpkin pie with a slice cut into it, ready to be pulled out with a pie server. Another pie is next to it, uncut. And forks are placed on a pile of gold napkins.

Find it in McMinnville

As you plan to show gratitude this year by gathering with family and friends, skip the big-box stores and instead shop small for all of your holiday dinner needs. Your meal will be made with the very best ingredients, and you can feel good knowing that you supported our community.

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