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A look at Oregon’s vaudeville history
We'll hear from a Eugene-based writer to learn more about the history of vaudeville in Astoria, Oregon.

Entertainment
British-style panto thrills Portland crowds with holiday season slapstick storytelling
Audiences are encouraged to participate in pantomimes, a style of performance a couple imported to Oregon from England.

Culture
At Work With: Building a ‘haunt family’ and expelling energy with a haunted house actor
For this month’s installment of the “At Work With” series, we shadow an actor to see what it’s like to work in a haunted house.

Britt Festival strikes deal to purchase historic hotel building in Jacksonville
The Britt Music and Arts Festival has struck a deal with Jackson County to purchase a historic building in Jacksonville, Oregon.

Culture
Beaverton author is announced as finalist for literary awards
In Rachael K. Jones’ fantasy/horror story “The Sound of Children Screaming,” a fourth-grade teacher and her students find themselves in a magical world during a school shooting. The story draws inspiration from real-life events. The Beaverton author’s short story is a finalist for several literary awards, including the Hugo, Nebula and Bram Stoker awards.
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Vancouver Master Chorale turns 75
We'll hear about the long-running community choir in Southwest Washington.

Arts
A Portland photographer documented Black cowboys across the US for a new book
"There are Black cowboys pretty much everywhere. I mean, there are Black cowboys here in Portland, Oregon, where I live, which I think is the last place that I would have expected to find them," said photographer Ivan McClellan, who now runs his own rodeo.

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Officials hoping downtown Portland benefits from Schnitzer gift to PSU
State, city and university leaders are celebrating a $10 million gift from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival returns for first full season since pandemic
With new leadership and stable financial footing after the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater is ready to welcome back audiences for a full 10-show season.

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REBROADCAST: Portland musician Hannah Glavor performs new songs
Hannah Glavor’s music used to lean toward singer-songwriter folk. But her newly released single, "Otherside," shows an indie rock side to the Portland musician. She writes about loss and hope, and about darkness and the light on the other side. Hannah Glavor joins us in the studio to perform songs from her new album.