The lovely Peter L. Cherry House, which perched in its dilapidated pinkness unchanged for many years, has recently received new stairs down to 15th street, and appears to be primed for painting. The flag on display has alternated between the pirate flag pictured and pride flag since the spring.
BillyJack Hyde informs me that the distinctive house is one of only a few Italianates left in Astoria.
Like so many recently, I’m hedging my bets on Twitter, and have set up shop on Mastodon. Follow me and I will very likely follow you back!
I joined the first server I could find, but would ideally like to join a local community. Drop me a line (on Mastodon or Twitter!) if you know of any Astoria-based servers.
The Astoria Regatta is back in 2022, with fun activities (including two parades!) this weekend. 2nd Saturday means Art Walk, of course, and don’t miss the Not So Westminster Dog Show on Saturday at The Lot at 11th and Duane!
The Astoria Regatta is back for 2022! Visit the website for a list of all the events. Some highlights:
Performances of the 38th season of Astor Street Opry‘s Shanghaied in Astoria take place at 7pm every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through September 10, 2022, with three Sunday matinees; July 24, August 21, and September 4.
Don’t miss the show! 2pm-5pm Saturday, August 13, right after the Regatta Parade downtown at The Lot (11th and Duane). Costume contest, tricks, obedience. $10 entry fee, 100% proceeds benefit an animal shelter.
From noon until 8pm on Saturday, August 13 explore art at galleries and shops throughout downtown-and beyond.
The Astoria Sunday Market runs from 10am to 3pm every Sunday through mid-October on 12th Street downtown, between Marine Drive and Exchange.