Sunday, December 7, 2008

Brick and Mortar

Macedonia Greek Cuisine Restaurant
189 Liberty St NE
Salem, OR 97301


Typical alley cat view of downtown Salem business.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

On Your Marks

Speedway Kart Races
December 6, 2008
State Fair & Exposition Center
2330 17th St NE
Salem, OR 97301
These kids are waiting for the green light to start their race. They actually really got to moving at high speeds. The races take place in an area that normally houses livestock during the State Fair. Other races featured kage karts and 1/4 midgets.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Empty Tracks

Salem Amtrak Station
500 13th St. Se
Salem, OR 97301

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Nativity Scenes

8th Annual Community Nativity Festival
December 4-7, 2008
LDS Stake Center
4550 Lone Oak St SE
Salem, OR 97302
Below, over 400 displays depicting nativity scenes from around the world in various different media. There was even one nativity from Hawaii made from a coconut.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

String Quartet

1st Wednesday of December
Something Red Art Walk Reception
Reed Opera House
189 Liberty St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Bird's eye view of the quartet entertaining guests at the "Something Red" Art Walk Reception. The Art Walk highlights the work of local artists in downtown galleries and retailers. The artwork will remain on display through Dec 31. I've seen a handful of pieces and they are indeed "Something Red".

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Beautiful Sunset

As seen from the Salem hills
Oddly enough, we've been experiencing a relatively dry season. Ritual late November skiing, storm watching and jumping in puddles have all been postponed. Until the clouds open up and the temperatures drop, I'll continue to be punished with beautiful sunsets like this. Darn.