Festival 3rd Thursday
On Thursday, February 16, 2006, join the Downtown area of Klamath Falls in a fun filled 3 hours from 5-8 pm that includes live music, artwork, refreshments, free introductory birding classes, vendors, open stores with special prices, and activities just for children to enjoy from face painting to making bird cookies to making paper. This is a family affair. Winter weather is no problem on our geothermally heated streets. Take an old time trolley to all of our event spots.
Here are some of the activities that people enjoyed last year from one end of Downtown to another.� To get a current listing of what is happening in 2006, go to any open business on Main Street after 4 pm on Thursday, February 16 or go to Great Basin Visitor Association at 205 Riverside Drive.
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Klamath County Museum: Free - introductory birding classes, Architectural tours, and tours of the��Baldwin Museum
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Downstairs in the Courthouse:�Children's activities
- spongerific birds by Rich Bergstrom and Mark Kelley
- making bird cookie treats by Audubon
- puppet making by the Parent Resource Center
- badge making by Doug Bourcy
- paper making by Libby Patterson
- Stamp Cancellation by Rose Starnes
- TNT Custom Guitars:�Live music with Milepost 3 country/rock band. Refreshments.
- Artizen Graphic Supply: Origami crane making.�Featured artist Daniel Rey.��Airbrush wildlife work by Marianne Owen.
- Leo'sCamera Shop:John Neipp's landscape photography.
- Gifts of Time:
- Listen to Kickin'the Brass Quintet with Jennifer Swanson and Theodore Strunk playing trumpets, Stan Strickland on French horn,Kin Brown playingthe trombone and Russ Brown on the tuba.
- Wine sampling from our local 12 Ranch winery in Bonanza.
- Lapidary arts, customsilver jewelry, ancient artworks. Mark London, jewelry designer and goldsmith is the creator of this year's Winter Wings bald eagle pendant. Refreshments.
- The Ledge -�Climbing Wall Come and meet Ralph, the eagle, (Jerry Ingram is the mascot for the Winter Wings Festival); Featuring Jerry Ingram's wildlife photography. Inflatable playhouse for kids. Buy your Ralph the eagle shoes here. Refreshments.
- Gallery 803: The entire gallery will feature artwork done on birds of the Basin including our local air guard F-16's. Refreshments.
- OBJX: Laura Lawson, songwriter/singer. Work by Samuel Santi along with collection of antique and unique furniture and glassware. Artwork by Rebecca Sasich. Refreshments.
- The Scrapbook Garden, Too:�Refreshments. Come and see all the scrapbook and card making materials the store has to offer.
- Circle of Yarn:Watch the knitting classes in session. Weaving demonstration. Refreshments
- Napa North: Wine tasting.
- Next of Kiln:�Come in and paint a pelican for $2.00 (paints and firingincluded)!!!!
- Clearwater Gallery: Featuring� the work of 40 different artists with a variety of subject matter.
- Garcelon's:�Nature Expressions by Donna Hooker. Self taught artist who paints wildlife, waterfowl, backyard birds, farm animals and pets. Paints on leaves, feathers, barnwood, etc. Also featuring, Barbara Lund. Safari International artist. Wildlife, landscape, African art, florals, still life.
- Framing Solutions Design Gallery Street Featured artist: Nicky Biehn. Subjects are birds and wildlife inspired by her appreciation of nature. Painted using rock slabs and canvasses
- Home on the Range:� Live music from the Klamath County Retired Educators' Kitchen Band. Western & lodge decor. Rocking horse Custom Jewelry line.
- Favel Museum of Western Art and Indian Artifacts: presentations by Screamin Eagle Drum - a variety of Indian dancers
- Klamath Art Gallery:� See a Celebration of Birds.
- Goeller Mansion: Completed in 1905. Was the first home in the Klamath Basin to have lathe and plaster walls. It is on the Historical Register. Take a tour.
- Klamath Dance & Exercise: See our general classes in session and view our rehearsal;�Snacks and beverages.
- Cuttlefish & Lormark: Watch while glass and metal are made into items of beauty. Cuttlefish will be demonstrating the art of torch worked hot glass,also known as Lampworking. A limited number of glass focal beads and finished jewelry will be available for purchase. Observe while glass owls and
- other birds are created.� Lormark will be demonstrating the art of pearl stringing.�Refreshments.
- Onaj: Come in and experience the Klamath and Modoc culture.
- Linkville Coins and Antiques: Put your name in the fish bowl for a free Silver Dollar. We are one of the most knowledgeable and respected coin and token experts west of the Rockies.
- Frames'N Things: Featured artists: Ron Howard and Robert Froton; digital photography
Restaurants: Some Special Discount Coupons Available
- The Creamery Brew, Pub and Grill: handcrafted ales. burgers, etc. Listento Joan Daley and friends play blues
- Antonio's Cucina Italian: Beer sampling by Mia's and Pia's.�Enjoy authentic Italian food, wonderful desserts and fine wine; Mary George on guitar, playing ballad and folk music.
- MC's on Main:� Enjoy some food while you listen to�Music by Chris and Phyllis Tempest who tour nationally as contemporary Christian artists performing an eclectic blend of original songs, including ballads, blues, acoustic and soothing New Age compositions
- Mood Swing The Club: Live music and Hors d'oeurves.
- Old Town Pizza
- The Daily Bagel: Live Celtic music by Ken Morton, Andrew Morton. Frank Hernandez, Mike Keene. Also folk music.�Refreshments.
- Waldo's: Live music and food, including Mongolian grill
- El Palacio: The art of fine Mexican food and paintings. Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer will be entertaining all our dining guests. Sergio Quinones will be hosting and singing Latin songs in the lounge.
- Hidalgo Mexican Restaurant:�Mexican food. Mariachi Band
- The Underground Coffee House: Live music by Looking East. Alternative style music.
- Swan Bakery, Coffeehouse & Gallery: Dave Ditto's Jazz Band.Fused glass jewelry by Denise Bowman.
- John and Lori's Steak Country Restaurant and Lounge
- Wong's Cafe: Chinese food
- Dynasty Restaurant: Chinese food
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Great Egret Photo: Larry Turner