Clatsop County Cultural Coalition Grant Awards December 1, 2015

CEREMONY DECEMBER 10 at 6:30 pm

Eight local non-profits and individuals will receive grant funds totaling $10,595 from the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition at an awards ceremony at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at the Liberty Theater in Astoria.

Doors open at 6 P.M. and there will be refreshments after the brief program. Clatsop Cultural Coalition Co-Chair Charlene Larsen will be mistress of ceremonies. Cindy Flood of the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists (PAPA) will speak about “The Survival of the Arts.” The Port City Singers from Astoria High School will perform a short medley of seasonal music. All eight groups receiving funding will briefly describe their project and receive a check. In addition to annual funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust, the local coalition received a $2,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to re-grant to groups in Clatsop county. Interested community members are welcome to attend the presentation and learn more about the Oregon Cultural Trust, the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition, and the exciting projects planned by the groups that are receiving funding for 2016. The next cycle of grants will be open in September 2016

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Little Ballet Theatre presents The NUTCRACKER October 17, 2015

The Tradition Returns
Little Ballet Theatre
Stages the 41st Annual Ballet at the Astoria High School Auditorium
December 5th at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
December 6th at 2 pm

TICKETS on SALE NOW in the Liberty Theater Box Office & ticketwest.com

This is a not to be missed North Coast tradition that leaps with energy and is back to delight for another season.

“At Little Ballet Theatre, we realize attending the NUTCRACKER is a tradition for many families. It has become a multi-generational experience in which parents, grandparents and children alike become entranced by the magical story. We are so honored and grateful to uphold this tradition,” notes Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Maddox Peterson.

The production features sets designed by Ann Murray, costumes by Debra Barbic, a 50-piece orchestra with a 12-voice choir and the brilliant Tchaikovsky score conducted by Cory Pederson. The beautiful classical ballet is performed at the Astoria High School auditorium by 75 dancers and guest artists from the Oregon Ballet Theatre, making it a stunning production.

Don’t miss the chance to see the Christmas tree glowing and growing on stage, 150 pounds of snow falling, and Clara receiving her special gift from Dr. Drosselmeyer – the NUTCRACKER.

Little Ballet Theatre is a 501 ( c ) (3) non-profit foundation and recognized by the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Direct LINK to online ticket sales

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Liberty Theater RAFFLE September 1, 2015

Enter to Win a Trip to Venice, Italy
Funds Raised will Benefit Liberty Theater

Tickets are $90 each 
ONLY 650 tickets will be sold, Trip is valued at $5,000

Winning ticket holder will redeem their trip to Venice, Italy through Sun Dial Travel, Astoria

You need not be present to win, and some restrictions may apply. Prize not to exceed $5,000 to include airfare & hotel. Arrangements & travel must be completed prior to Dec. 31, 2016

Tickets are on sale now in Box Office
Drawing will be held January 21, 2016
Liberty Theater Business Office, 1203 Commercial, Astoria, OR

Liberty Restoration Inc. is a non-profit 501C3