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Yakima magazine asked: One of the best parts about living in the Valley is its central location. ... What is your favorite weekend trip to take, not so far from home?
HEATHER CARO
Writer/Coordinator
Leavenworth! Salish lodge was wonderful as well! — A.N. Floating the Yakima River or hiking Paradise at the beautiful Mt. Rainier! — K.WU. White Pass, Baby! Summer or winter, what a blast and quite majestic. — G.G.
Cave B is a great place to stay. Pretty isolated (if that’s what you’re looking for!). Winery, wonderful restaurant located near the Gorge ampitheatre. — J.W.
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Drop us a line at letters@yakimamagazine.com I tend to take a Pollyanna outlook on life – sometimes even pushing “happy” onto unsuspecting coworkers and family members (this “aggressive optimism” is something my husband finds especially annoying in the morning). And yet, year after year I find myself pining for spring during the entire January “season.” Thankfully, long nights also provide ample time to do things like put together useless lists. Thus, I decided to compile one to help make January a little more tolerable for those who, like myself, find the month less than ideal.
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The Midwinter Blues
Despite what they teach at my son’s preschool, I firmly believe that the Yakima Valley has five seasons. Spring, summer, winter, fall … and January. Maybe it stems from too many holiday parties, but January can feel a little like the “hangover” month to me. And its gray skies, cold days and long nights do little to change this perspective. 6 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
Top 10 reasons to (learn to) love January
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adding whisky to. 4. M y husband, the “snowciopath,” would list skiing and snowboarding here. I’m not that person — but it probably belongs here anyway. 3. T eaching kids about yellow snow – and why to avoid it. 2. No more fruitcake. And the No. 1 reason to love January? It’s the perfect time for a road trip!
One of the best ways to beat the winter blahs is with a change of scenery. Whether it’s a weekend getaway at a historic hotel or an afternoon spent rediscovering our hometown, the Travel edition of Yakima magazine can motivate readers to conquer cabin fever once and for all. Readers will also discover a nearby snow oasis, tasty confections worth the calorie count and a chic local home that could inspire a midwinter home makeover as well as much, much more. Be sure to drop by our website, yakimamagazine.com, or catch us on Facebook for sneak peeks, recipes and tons of beautiful photography that we couldn’t squeeze into the magazine. Keep your story ideas, questions and comments coming – we love to hear from you. So snuggle up to the fire, add a little somethin’ to your coffee and enjoy the Travel edition of Yakima magazine. We could be in for a long winter, folks, but at least we can enjoy it together. Cheers!
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The first Yakima magazine was printed on Blue Begonia Press in the late ‘70s. Learn how the press is changing hands, and staying just the same.
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Jennifer Dagdagan
is a mom of three, living in Yakima with her husband, Larry. She runs a photography business from her home.
MELISSA LABBERTON
has been freelance writing for the past 20 years. With a bachelor’s degree in theatre from the UW, she has performed in Seattle and Charleston, S.C., and has been an active performer and director for the Warehouse Theatre of Yakima. When not writing or performing, she’s teaching drama at Marquette Middle School.
andrea mccoy
Having made her home in Yakima five years ago, Andrea lives with her husband and two young sons. With a degree in journalism from Western Washington University, she does writing and public relations for non-profits around the Valley, wrangles toddlers and as a novice cook, can often be found in the kitchen testing out new recipes.
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“The Printer’s Prayer” by Jim Bodeen
A printer believes that letters pressed Into the surface of paper Can make a difference in the weather, That they should be made one at a time And kissed into the dreams of children.
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue — this is an adage best known at weddings, but one that is appropriate for Blue Begonia Press as its leadership changes hands. Last year, Dan Peters became the new publisher and editor of the Yakima-based press, known for its letterpress printing and trade edition poetry books, after taking the reins from its founder, Jim Bodeen. Both men are poets and educators. Peters is an English instructor at Yakima Valley Community College; Bodeen is a retired English teacher from Davis High School. They both 1 6 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
have a passion for the press. Bodeen wants Peters to ease into the new role and make it his own. “Your own direction will find itself,” Bodeen says, as he and Peters relax in Bodeen’s living room. “It becomes yours.” Peters takes the job seriously, keeping two quotes from poets close to his heart as he considers the direction the press will take. The first quote is the title of Richard Hugo’s poetry book, Making certain it goes on. The second quote is the title of Ezra Pound’s book of poetry, Make it new. “I want to find a way to do both,” says Peters, who does not want to abandon
tradition or new technology. Blue Begonia Press was born when Bodeen acquired the Chandler and Price New Series letterpress in 1979 from the Selah Valley Optimist newspaper and later added a paper cutter and type. It was a poem from Barry Grimes — who created the first Yakima magazine with Bodeen and Marty Lovins in 1978 — that was the first product of Blue Begonia. Called a broadside, the poem was printed on a large sheet of paper and made with traditional movable type. It was published in 1981. Blue Begonia then printed other broadsides, chapbooks and trade edition Januar y | Februar y 2011
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LEFT: Jim Bodeen stands next to the “poetry pole” that is outside his home. BELOW: Some weathered works are attached to the poetry pole.
books, and in the late 1990s its operations expanded to feature books made from both digital and handmade methods. Since its beginning, Blue Begonia has published 58 books — a mix of trade edition books and chapbooks — from 38 authors. Grimes, who was Peters’ English teacher at Selah High School, introduced him to Bodeen. In 1991, after he graduated from college, Peters assisted Blue Begonia with a series of broadsides and helped set the type on the letterpress. After working with Blue Begonia for some years, Peters placed the finishing touches on his own poetry manuscript. “I wanted to get it out of my hands,” he says. So he posted in on “The Poetry Pole,” a cedar pole that stands unassumingly in Bodeen’s rose garden, where many other amateur and seasoned writers have posted their words, ideas and manuscripts. “It was a ceremony to say I’m done,” says Peters.
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BODEEN AND PETERS NOW face each other in Bodeen’s living room, discussing the transition and recent local poetry readings. Their shared passion for poetry likely fuels their interest in the press, and they cite other writers, from Rilke to Homer, like two master chefs experimenting with ingredients for a new recipe. “To be an authentic poet is a ‘called poet.’ That’s part of what the press is all about,” Bodeen says. “It can be as much about the poet’s journey as well as the development of a manuscript. Poets get workshopped in the world, not anywhere else.” Bodeen suggests that poets are voices for the people, even if that means just one person. Both men agree that poetry is a calling. For Peters, like many poets, that calling came from a loss he prefers to keep private. “I was predisposed to poetry prior to
that loss,” says Peters. “But that event caused me to turn towards literature for meaning, for help — first as a reader, and then as a writer.” He says the need to write is just as compelling, and that need changes over time. “A lot of my poetry isn’t (about tragedy),” says Peters, whose most recent poetry book, Down the Road the Children Go, published last year by Blue Begonia, is about family life. Peters says Blue Begonia — like poetry itself — is a calling and isn’t fueled by a profit motive. “The books are part of the gift economy, where one keeps the gift moving and hopefully, it grows,” says Peters. “This means, in a practical sense, we hope each book pays for the next.” In addition to publishing trade edition books, Peters would like to dust off the letterpress and put it to use again, which is slow and labor-intensive, requiring printers to get their hands dirty. Januar y | Februar y 2011
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“It’s the beauty of imperfection, and the labor that goes into it,” Bodeen says. “Sam Green (Washington state’s poet laureate) will give you a high-church sermon on letterhead printing,” Bodeen adds. “It’s back-breaking work. His wife does it.” Peters hopes to continue the letterhead tradition with Blue Begonia, but to do so he would have to renovate the letterpress, which is housed in Bodeen’s garage. The Bodeens have given Peters the key to the garage, and if the letterpress is used again, it will likely stay where it is. Letterpress work has limited runs; usually only several hundred copies of a broadside or chapbook are printed. Peters will likely maintain traditional printing of trade edition books and consider other options in the future. While establishing his method is necessary to move forward, selecting the right voices for publication is critical. Blue Begonia features poets who live in the state, and Peters has already selected three poets’ works to be published later this year, including the poems of two former Yakima area students, Elissa Ball, from West Valley High School, and Keely Murphy, from YVCC.
“There’s a wave of newer poets we’re interested in exposing readers to. Our lineup will feature voices of poets in their twenties, alongside more established writers,” says Peters. One thing that won’t change under Peters’ supervision is the name of the press, which Bodeen created. Bodeen says it was like naming a child. “And there are no blue begonias, except this one.” Just as Bodeen’s wife, Karen, played an essential role in running the press, Peters’ wife, Amy, will be a full partner in the press, helping with everything from selecting manuscripts and editing, to book design and marketing. The couple is currently working on publishing Seattle poet Elizabeth Austen’s book, which is due out in April. They are also looking to collaborate with other designers and literary artists. Ultimately, Peters views poetry as service work, and he says he wants to repay what the Bodeens have given him. “We know we can’t be Jim and Karen,” he says, “But we can keep it going and make it new.” For more information, go to bluebegoniapress.com.
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It’s the time of year when many Yakamanians tend to feel a little, well, gray. The holiday bustle is over, snow has lost its appeal and spring is still oh-so-far away. But if gloomy skies and chilly temperatures inspire a midwinter diversion, locals may enjoy a luxurious weekend getaway at Spokane’s Davenport Hotel. Perhaps it’s the old-world charm of the hotel that sprawls over an entire city block, or maybe it’s the hotel’s famous service — wait staff and concierges abound. But whatever it is, a trip to the Davenport can leave visitors feeling like celebrities — and for good reason. John F. Kennedy, Babe Ruth, Teddy Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Bing Crosby and Clark Gable are just a few of the notables who have stayed at the Davenport since it opened its doors in 1914.
Tiffany glass panels and gold leaf detail grace its lobby, along with hand-carved mahogany furnishings and vintage crystal chandeliers. But with all its grandeur, it’s hard to imagine the Davenport was once slated for demolition. Named for proprietor Louis Davenport, the hotel was built to attract tourists to the growing city of Spokane at a time when most people traveled by rail. From its inception, the Davenport was touted as “one of America’s exceptional hotels” — in part due to its design by esteemed architect Kirtland Cutter. The Davenport was ahead of its time: the first hotel in the country to boast air conditioning, a central vacuum, housekeeping carts and accordion walls. It was also the birthplace of the popular seafood salad Crab Louie, which is said to have been invented by the hotelier himself.
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Louis Davenport was known for perfectionism, holding staff to famously high standards. Details such as silverware set one “thumbknuckle” from the edge of the table, garbage frozen to avoid a smell and money laundered and pressed before being given out to patrons helped create the hotel’s reputation for lavish hospitality. The Davenport Hotel flourished for many years. But in 1945, Davenport, 77, retired and sold it. He stayed in residence on the 11th floor until his death in 1951. New management and a lackluster economy caused the hotel’s slow decline until it closed in 1985. The Davenport appeared headed for demolition, but fears of unleashing an asbestos cloud over the town eventually saved the hotel from the wrecking ball. It stood vacant for 15 years.
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ABOVE: The hotel lobby with its perpetually-lit fireplace welcomes guests to the Davenport. RIGHT: The Hall of Doges (circa 1904) is the oldest ballroom in Spokane and was designed to resemble the ducal palaces of Venice.
Then in 2000, Spokane residents Walt and Karen Worthy purchased the Davenport for $6.5 million. And over the next two years, they poured another $38 million into meticulous restoration of its public areas: the lobby and its six ballrooms (including the circa 1904 Hall of Doges). The couple also installed plush modern amenities — such as marble walk-in showers — in guest rooms and suites. The Davenport Hotel reopened in 2002 to much fanfare and continued to expand. The contemporary, safarithemed Davenport Hotel Tower, located across the street from the original hotel, opened in 2007. Today, guests of the Davenport can choose from 611 rooms or suites with package rates beginning at $149. Accommodations include furnishings such as the signature “Davenport Bed” — a pillow-top mattress with custom down comforter and fine linens — in addition to amenities such as wireless Internet, pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center. 2 6 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
Indulgent offerings such as complimentary town car service within a 2-mile radius of the hotel, turn-down service featuring a peanut brittle treat and an old-fashioned lobby shoe shine have helped The Davenport Hotel reestablish its reputation for opulence. Even “man’s best friend” need not miss out on the pampering — well-behaved pets are welcome at no additional charge, and dog-walking service is
available upon request. “The hotel is gorgeous and relaxing,” says Zillah resident Tanya Gutierrez Leishman, 31, who has stayed at the Davenport several times and says she looks for excuses to go back. “Anytime someone is heading to Spokane and wondering where to stay, I always recommend the Davenport.” Visitors interested in a little retail therapy may enjoy the lobby-level Januar y | Februar y 2011
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boutique stores, such as The Signature Collection, which carries bed and bath items used at the hotel (including the “Davenport Bed”) as well as extra helpings of the peanut brittle turndown treat. Or stop and smell the roses at The Flower Shop — it’s the oldest continuously operated florist in the city and responsible for the lobby flower arrangements. As an indulgent finale, guests can enjoy a visit to Spa Paradiso, located in the lower level of the Davenport. The full spa offers everything from hair and nail treatments to couples hot stone massages. Guests can also wander the grounds and take in the sights or pick up a walking tour brochure from the concierge. The self-guided tour highlights some of the historical aspects, art and architectural details of the hotel, as well as information about the 2000 renovation. Hungry guests need not venture into the cold to fill their tummies — Davenport is home to three casual
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Should visitors manage to pry themselves from the lap of luxury, the Davenport is located within walking distance of Spokane’s Riverfront Park (spokaneriverfrontpark.com), with boutique shops at River Park Square, additional dining options, The Looff Carousel (think 100-year-old hand-carved carousel horses) and an IMAX theater. For more adventurous visitors, be sure to check out the park’s outdoor ice-skating rink, Ice Palace. Or hop a ride on the Spokane Falls Skyride — the 15-minute tour in an enclosed cabin takes visitors on a trip across Spokane River. If the weather outside is frightful, visitors can enjoy spending an afternoon immersed in the arts at Spokane’s Northwest Museum of Art and Culture. Cultural exhibits and modern displays jostle for attention at this beloved museum, and the MAC café serves up such international treats as Turkish coffee and Middle Eastern pastries. Hours: Wednesday– Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $7, Children (5 and younger) free. Be sure to squeeze in a visit to Bruttles by the Davenport, located across the street from the hotel. The candy shop is known for its soft peanut brittle, hand dipped in chocolate — a family recipe passed down from “Aunt Sophia,” who in 1929 was employed as Davenport’s first chocolate dipper. Once offered by the Davenport as a nightly “turn-down” treat, the original “bruttles” can now be found here — in addition to old-fashioned delicacies like caramallows and butter toffee. 3 0 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
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Carousel French Cuisine
Tucked away in the old “Opera House” building on Front Street, this intimate French restaurant scoops up its Cherries Jubilee. The fruit is flambéed in orange liqueur on the spot — and in the middle of the dining room — then poured over the top of silky vanilla ice cream. Ooo la la. 25 N. Front St., No. 6 Yakima 509-248-6720
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With condensed milk and sugar among its ingredients, Antojitos’ flan is velvety sweet with a crown of brown sugar, grenadine and whipped cream on top. And we think “flan” is as fun to say as it is to eat. 3512 Summitview Ave. Yakima 509-248-2626
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Spumoni done wrong is forgettable. Spumoni done right, like Zesta’s housemade delight shown here, is absolutely amazing. Creamy pistachio, cherry and chocolate ice cream combine to make a bright, cheery and delicious dessert. 5110 Tieton Dr., No. 210, Yakima 509-972-2000 • zestacucina.com
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PUBLIC TELEVISION HAS LONG BEEN A HOME FOR QUALITY “food TV,” even before “food TV” was a household term. This is the broadcasting service from which sprang the inimitable Julia Child, the gloriously monotone “Great Chefs” series and the introspective “America’s Test Kitchen,” among a number of other shows.
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But Jan. 10, Yakima’s local public television station, KYVE, will add its own title to that list: its firstever, locally produced cooking show: “Valley Fresh Fare.” The program is the brainchild of Yakima’s Julie Toney and Gayla Games, who approached KYVE General Manager Ken Messer in Spring 2009 with the idea. The two were tired of hearing that there aren’t enough options for dining around town and thought there might be a solution with this kind of program. “What we ought to do,” Toney remembers thinking, “is develop a cooking show so some of these little restaurants can show off their recipes.” The program would provide recipes from local eateries, Toney said, as well as ingredient alternatives that make each recipe healthier and more appropriate for those with special dietary needs, such as people with diabetes. Dishes would use produce and other items from around the Valley and would be paired with local wines or beer.
The concept was right up Messer’s alley, since he aims to provide more local content versus national productions on the station. After securing Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital as a sponsor, “Valley Fresh Fare” was born, with Toney and Games as co-producers. Games is the face of VFF, hosting each episode in its new contemporary production kitchen, which the Yakima Valley Museum offered to house. The physical set was donated by Fickel and Son Construction, and Bemis donated the appliances. Games has the restaurant cred to back up her position as host: She launched her career at Gasperetti’s restaurant when it was a small Italian eatery in 1970. She began as a server, then after meeting friend Nancy Beveridge, the two bought the Greystone Restaurant in 1983. They operated it during the restaurant’s heyday, selling it almost 20 years later. Games’ cooking is passionate, heartfelt. “There’s something about the smell, the warmth … that kitchen and that Januar y | Februar y 2011
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TOP: A contemporary chandelier hangs in front of the kitchen window that looks out onto Stephanie’s knot garden. MIDDLE: Stephanie, who is a master gardener, has orchids blooming in her kitchen during winter. BOTTOM: Mark and Stephanie in their kitchen with dog Brad Pitt. 4 6 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
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Simon describes Stephanie’s decorating style as “Vintage Marlene Dietrich,” and the sunken living room certainly lives up to that description. The large, welcoming room with its original hardwood floors, fireplace and built-in corner cupboards has become the perfect backdrop to display the Clevengers’ extensive art collection. Just one wall features 19 prints that represent an industrial WPA take on the Lord’s Prayer, displayed in vintage frames. The couple especially loves the paintings by renowned local artist Leo Adams. Nine of his works grace the walls of the home. In fact, everywhere you look you see original art — with some of their favorites by Laurie Kanyer and Penn Shelton. A number of art pieces and antiques have also been acquired from John Gasperetti and Brad Patterson’s collection. A tour of the Clevengers’ extensive seasonal gardens would convince any guest that the home is a sanctuary both inside and out. As a trained master gardener, Stephanie, with the help of her husband, has designed special garden areas perfect for solitude, reflection and entertaining. Avid collectors, Stephanie and Mark have traveled extensively through Europe and have been influenced by the classical gardens there. It’s obvious that Stephanie loves statuary, and her friend Michelle Wyles, owner of Garden Dance and Rain Dance clothing stores, has helped her acquire statues and urns that enhance each garden setting. The large backyard pool with its walkthrough pergola that sports a beautiful chandelier in summer makes dining alfresco especially wonderful at the Clevenger home. Loving and nurturing a vintage house isn’t always easy. But with an eye on the past, without sacrificing modern convenience, Stephanie and Mark Clevenger have created a livable home that celebrates art and beauty with style.
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Baby, it’s cold outside!
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Located downstairs in Yakima’s Glenwood Square, Bert’s Pub can be a great place to share a pint — or a Wednesday night trivia game — among friends. But with this season’s chilly temperatures, patrons may also enjoy a cold-weather cocktail — like a piping hot “Ski Lift.” Velvety hot chocolate blended with peppermint schnapps and topped with whipped cream could warm even the coldest toes — lift pass optional. Bert’s Pub 5110 Tieton Drive, Yakima 509-972-4557
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WITH THIS SEASON’S FROSTY temperatures, Yakima can feel more like Patagonia than Palm Springs this time of year. But locals need not let post-holiday winter doldrums keep them huddled indoors. There are plenty of hometown gems waiting to be discovered — and Vitamin D is optional. So bundle up and grab a “bestie” or two for a Yakima day trip that may help banish those winter blues.
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Why save the best for last? With tasty dessert menu offerings such as berry cheesecake and decadent tiramisu, diners at Cafe Melange may not need another menu. But for more voracious appetites, the cafe is also known for hearty lunch and dinner options, including its lamb gyro drizzled with tzatziki sauce. With an extensive wine list and cocktails, the tucked-away bistro on Front Street may give diners a reason to linger. “Cafe Melange is all about enjoying friends and family instead of ‘we’ve got to eat and get out.’ You’re in no rush. We don’t mind if you stay all night,” says server Steve Betts. Be sure to peruse the decor while you’re there: Original artwork by local artists is displayed throughout the cafe and rotated often.
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Contemporary and traditional art are displayed at a recent Larson Gallery exhibit.
Chilly weather provides a perfect excuse to slip indoors and catch up on the local art scene. Yakima is home to a few inspired art galleries worth braving the elements. Among them is Larson Gallery, located on the YVCC campus, which is a perennial favorite among artists and patrons alike. The cozy gallery shows exhibits ranging from the progressive to traditional, with a focus on local and regional talent. Following an opening reception Jan. 7, the gallery will host the statewide travelling exhibit Cross Currents.
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The exhibit runs the gamut from poetry to original prints by artists and writers who have contributed to CrossCurrents magazine — the acclaimed annual publication from Washington Community College Humanities Association. Visitors to the gallery might also enjoy attending the more interactive event, Poetry Reading and Discussion, Jan. 26. Local poets including Dan Peters of Blue Begonia Press and Mark Fuzie will give readings — accompanied by refreshments and lively conversation.
Larson Gallery 16th Avenue & Nob Hill Boulevard 509-786-2097, larsongallery.org Hours: Tues–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 1–5 p.m.
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ALLIED ARTS has long been a Mecca for art aficionados around the Valley. Between innovative art exhibits shown at its Peggy Lewis Gallery and not-yourgrandma’s-art classes (like BYOB Art Night — yeah it’s just what it sounds like), Allied Arts appeals to the Valley’s diverse community and offers a little something for everyone. Beginning Jan. 27 it will also be home to the Art Boutique, which will feature rotating works by local artists that are available for purchase. Art enthusiasts can browse weekdays from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and during special events. Poetry devotees may enjoy attending Open Mic Poetry Night, which is held monthly leading up to the annual Juried Poetry Contest and Reading in April. Or show support for the next generation of poets at the Poetry Out Loud Regional Competition on Jan. 30. This qualifying event for the national poetry recitation contest (open to students in grades 9–12) is free to the public.
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No perfect day trip goes by without a little bit of retail therapy. With charming new boutique stores, antiques and even a bakery tucked away in the refurbished train cars in downtown Yakima, exploring Track 29 can be a fun way to spend an afternoon. Shoppers can delight in discovering shops such as De Tails — filled with home decor must-haves like vibrant ceramics and hand-stenciled pillows made by owner Jan Noyes. Fashionistas will enjoy perusing the racks at Kristie Burrill Designs, eponymously named for its owner, who crafts all the clothing herself. Shoppers at the new boutique can also browse the extensive button collection and vintage costume jewelry pieces. Find paraben-free lotions, bath oils and creams — including goat’s milk lotion — at Ann’ue Sensation, another Track 29 newbie. And after filling your shopping bags, be sure to make a stop at Truly Scrumptious Boardwalk Bakery for a tasty confection. This family-run bakery serves breakfast and lunch as well as yummy pastries like lemon cupcakes and strawberry shortcake.
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Find sweet treats like lemon cupcakes or fudge at Truly Scrumptious Boardwalk Bakery.
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Photo shoots are never as effortless as finished images may lead viewers to believe. In fact, behind each photo there are talented stylists, local models and YM staff members working tirelessly (ok maybe a little tired) to give our readers their “glam” fix. Special thanks to these locals who gave their time, talents and energy to help us with the “Day Trip” shoot: models Karen Miller, Magdalena Sanchez and Rylan Valdez; Cafe Melange, Larson Gallery, Patina and the Track 29 shops. Also thanks to the amazing stylists at Salon Belu, including Kristeen, Sarah and especially Buffy (she spent the entire day with us primping and spritzing the models before each pose). Karen and Magdalena’s wardrobe courtesy of Gretchen, and Magdalena’s hat is from Patina. Rylan’s wardrobe courtesy of The Haberdasher.
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LOCATED 55 MILES WEST OF YAKIMA, White Pass Ski Area has long been known for its family-friendly, laid-back style. Often called a hidden gem, and for many in the Valley a home away from home, White Pass is the snowy playground for the adventurous in spirit. Home to world-class athletes and growing families alike, White Pass prides itself in having a little something for everyone. “Whether you’re looking for pristinely groomed rolling hills or some wild outback skiing, White Pass has it,” Rick Reid, director of skiing and snowboarding at White Pass, said. “We have unbelievable snow and fantastic conditions, which makes for an incredible experience on the mountain.” With great anticipation and excitement this winter season, White Pass opened an additional 767 acres of skiable terrain. A work in progress for more than 30 years, the expansion gives skiers and snowboarders double the area to ski and board in. The new area boasts two additional chair lifts (both quads), a 3,000-square-foot, midmountain lodge and easier access to world-class backcountry terrain in the Goat Rocks. When it opened in 1952, White Pass had just four rope tows. “This is a really exciting time for White Pass,” Reid said. “We have all the amenities of a large resort without all the hype. We stick to the basics: great snow, great conditions and great people.” With its eclectic group of “lifers,” those who have made a career out of skiing and snowboarding, and the equally loyal patrons who buy season passes year after year, it is the people who define White Pass.
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Professional freestyle skier and Naches native Andy Mahre grew up skiing at White Pass. “I feel as at home on the mountain as I do sitting on my couch in my house,” he said. “It’s all about having fun. You can ski every kind of terrain: steeps, trees. It’s the whole package.” The son of Olympic slalom silver medalist Steve Mahre, Andy grew up participating in the mountain’s race clubs and ski schools before eventually making a career out of his love of the sport. “I literally don’t remember a time before I was skiing at White Pass — my grandparents lived on the mountain, and it was a big part of our family’s life,” he said. A featured athlete in the 2010 Warren Miller film Wintervention, Andy Mahre’s extreme skiing comes from years of building jumps and finding new outof-bounds areas to explore at White Pass. Although Andy travels the bulk of the winter season, he still manages to log at least 50 days of powder on the mountain. With 29 years under his belt, Dave Clement, known on the mountain as “Davey,” is a White Pass fixture. Five days a week he can be found slinging beers and hot chocolate from behind the bar of a midmountain watering hole casually called “Davey’s Yurt,” but as an accomplished telemark skier, he’s more likely to be found hitting the slopes. “I’ve watched as these little kids go from the platter or rope tow, to riding the chairlift with ease, to becoming really pretty good skiers and now they’re back at the rope tow with their own kids,” he said. “That’s a pretty cool thing. My own three kids grew up here and now they all work or help out during the season.” With a loyal following and even a Facebook fan page, Davey will take his usual place at the Yurt this season, but he can also be found (with his telemarks) at the new lodge, helping to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Just like an epic snow day can’t end without a pitcher of beer at Davey’s Yurt, a kid from Yakima can’t grow up at White Pass and not participate in the ski or snowboard clubs. Whether it’s racing or
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freestyling, kids at White Pass have access to some of the best coaches and trainers in the Pacific Northwest. A former competitive ski racer, Alex Mahre is part of the White Pass professional coaching staff. Having volunteered with the race teams in previous seasons, Alex is looking forward to the one-on-one sessions with eager students. “Because of my competitive nature, it just kills me to watch these kids go flying down the mountain and not get to join them,” Alex said. “I like to joke that I’m making my comeback this year.” Alex, the son of Olympic medalist Phil Mahre, is Andy Mahre’s cousin. The White Pass Ski and Snowboard Clubs are open to children from 8 to 18. Students can choose from several clubs, including a freestyle team, a free-ride club 7 0 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
and several racing teams, depending on age and skill level. Each team is coached by experienced, expert-level athletes. “We’re homegrown at White Pass and I think that’s what makes it so special,” Alex said. “The passion runs deep; there’s just something about the mountain that makes you fall in love with it.” Former White Pass race coach and volunteer Niki Hopkins agrees. After skiing competitively for Seattle University and training and coaching around the country, Hopkins landed at White Pass in 2002. “Once you get dialed in at White Pass, you keep coming back,” she said. “The expansion is going to be phenomenal because it will just magnify the great things White Pass is already doing: a family atmosphere, great kids programs and services for the entire family,
whether it’s lessons, rentals, or day care.” Hopkins is already looking forward to getting her nearly 2-year-old daughter, Zophie, up on skis and into the children’s programs. “We plan to be part of the White Pass family for years to come,” she said. White Pass has a charm and soul that often get lost at large resorts. Whether it’s groomed cruisers or a day’s hike to uncharted backcountry, a private lesson or ski team, White Pass has something for everyone. “When it comes down to it, it’s all about the people,” Reid said. “They are the rhythm of the mountain. Every day I wake up and go to the ski area and get to do a job I love and be part of the mountain experience. There’s none like it.” Januar y | Februar y 2011
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Hoptoberfest American Hop Museum
S.P.U.R.S Pegasus Project
Yakima Convention Center 509-453-4749
Tumbleweed Ranch 509-965-6990
JANUARY 20
FEBRUARY 3
Drawing Room Diversions: Yakima Symphony Orchestra & Yakima Valley Museum
Drawing Room Diversions: Mad Men Yakima Symphony Orchestra & Yakima Valley Museum
JANUARY 20 & 21
FEBRUARY 5
Spring Awakenings Broadway on the Edge
Jeans & Jewels Larson Gallery & Yakima Symphony Orchestra
Spirituals and Gospel Night
Yakima Valley Museum 509-248-0747
Yakima Valley Museum 509-248-0747
The Capitol Theatre 509-853-ARTS
4th Street Theatre 509-574-4875 dress: Jeans and Jewels
JANUARY 21
FEBRUARY 11-26 (various dates)
No New initi Yea atio r n fe s Spe e th ru J cial One T an. 30th ime
Initia ti Fee o on f $50
- Young Adult Membership for $76 per month. All you can PLAY, all year long!
(Courts must be reserved in advance.)
- Young Adults: Ages 19-32 - Discounted Lessons - Welcome to attend all social events - Open for league play.
Call 248-2938
Laughing Ladies & Merry Men Luncheon Allied Arts
Rumors
Warehouse Theatre 509-966-0951
Yakima Convention Center 509-966-0930
FEBRUARY 18-21
JANUARY 22
Red Wine and Chocolates
Crab Feed Central Washington Humane Society
Various wineries
Harman Center 509-457-6854
Send your event to events@yakimamagazine.com
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Thank you for 20 years of Trust and Support. Have a Prosperous 2011. FEBRUARY 18-MARCH 26 Opening Reception: Feb. 26 Reflections of Italy Larson Gallery 509-574-4875
FEBRUARY 19 Concert Fantastique Yakima Symphony Orchestra: Classical Concerts The Capitol Theatre 509-853-ARTS yakimasymphony.org
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MARCH 9
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The Capitol Theatre 509-966-0930
MARCH 12 Oscar Night Yakima Symphony Orchestra: Pops Concerts The Capitol Theatre 509-853-ARTS yakimasymphony.org
MARCH 17
A place set aside for books and their friends
Inklingsbookshop.com
02.834604.YKM.M
DISCOVER THE VERSATILITY
Drawing Room Diversions:
Famous Last Words
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Yakima Symphony Orchestra & Yakima Valley Museum
Not only will you get great taste from a Traeger grill, but you’ll also have more versatility than you’d ever expect from a grill. Everything from grilling steaks and burgers, smoking a brisket or some ribs, or even baking biscuits, pizza & cookies...all from your Traeger grill.
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INTERVIEW
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inter view Name/Age: Ricardo Chama, 61 Hometown: Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina Occupation/Years in the Business: Spanish instructor: Seven years at Ike and Davis. This is my 21st year at YVCC. Which countries have you traveled to? Too many: I’ve been taking groups since 1992. Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Turkey, Greece, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia. Last summer we sailed eight days in the Amazon River from Manaus, Brazil. We are planning to to go to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. My favorite destination is Buenos Aires. How would you describe your travel philosophy? How has it changed over the years? When I started, the whole purpose was to immerse people in a different culture and have a feeling of what people really are. As time has passed, I enjoy looking and learning from others and the way they see the world. We are just different, not better or worse. How do you make your traveling experience authentic, so you feel less like a tourist? It’s difficult to avoid being seen as a tourist. At the moment we arrive, we try to connect with all kinds of people, people of different backgrounds and experience. It’s that ability to connect that makes a difference. [Martin] Buber said “Existence is an encounter.” I really believe in that. We also try to get on a different path; we might find places where tourists go, but also we try to get off the tourist path. The sense of adventure and discovery is what makes any experience a learning one. What’s in your carry-on bag? I don’t like to take a lot. I travel most of the time with my carry on. I have four shirts, three pairs of pants, underwear, light sweater, 7 8 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
flip flops, three books, transformer, detergent (for my daily wash after my shower), video camera, notebook for notes and a net book. What makes Yakima home for you? My family, my friends and my students I love dearly. If you could be anywhere in the world right now — where would you be and why? I would like to live for some time with indigenous people and learn about their way of life. Scariest moment in another country? Argentina in 1976: a military government ruled and 30,000 people disappeared. What were you like as a child? What did you want to be when you were older? What/who inspired you to travel? I lived in the outskirts of the city of Buenos Aires. It was fun, unstructured, and my parents played an important role
in providing the freedom to discover the world around us. We used to meet with friends and decide our games. I remember when my mom said, “Come before it gets dark and let me know where you are going to be.” …That was all. We used to play in empty lots, build toys and huts and made our small world out of what was available around us. At the age of 18 I was studying law, got tired of it and told my parents I wanted to have an adventure. They told me, “Why don’t you go to Israel?” (I was raised in a Jewish family.) They threw a party for me and asked people to bring money. This is how traveling became my addiction. Best travel advice? Forget who you are when visiting another country and immerse yourself in the culture. This will allow [you] to be open to the experience without being judgmental. Once we judge, we can’t love, and therefore, we can’t learn from others.
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