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Welcome to current happenings from Oregon's North Coast region of Astoria and Warrenton. In this newsletter, you will find:
1. Astoria is Alive with the Sound of Music
2. Astoria's Own "Ax Men" Make History
3. Luxury Accommodations: Bank on the Banker's Suite
4. What's New: Shops and Eateries
1. Astoria is Alive with the Sound of Music
 The Astoria Music Festival is celebrating five years of singing sirens and captivating compositions. With plenty of local support, this year's plans are more extravagant than ever. Past performances have included The Marriage of Figaro and the invigorating opera Fantasies of Carmen, along with a rousing concert from the Siberian Chamber Orchestra. Tickets for the 2008 festival are available for as low as $10, so it's accessible for almost everyone to enjoy these classical tunes. For more information, please visit http://www.astoriamusicfestival.org/ or call (503) 325-9896.
When: June 20-29
Where: Concerts take place at the historic Liberty Theater in downtown Astoria
2. Astoria's Own "Ax Men" Make History
 Following in the steps of the Discovery Channel's hit show, Deadliest Catch, the History Channel launched a reality show series called Ax Men in March 2008, featuring the tumultuous and dangerous lives of career loggers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Astoria's Gustafson Logging Co. and JM Browning Logging are two of the featured companies, and episodes follow the work of these brave loggers before, during and after the winter storm of 2007. Catch these local celebrities every Sunday at 10 p.m. on the History Channel.
3. Luxury Accommodations: Bank on the Banker's Suite
 Offering an enchanting entertaining space for up to 50 people and elegant overnight accommodations for two, the Banker's Suite is located in Astoria's downtown historic district. The suite, housed in what was once the Astoria National Bank, sits above the full service Columbia River Day Spa and features a luxurious master bedroom, gourmet kitchen and cozy fireplace with ample seating and dining areas. Hungry? Enjoy delicious catered meals from Fulio's Pastaria and Tuscan Steakhouse. Music lovers will adore the newly tuned baby grand piano which sits in a cozy corner of the 4,500 square foot space. For more information or to make reservations, visit http://www.thebankerssuite.com/.
4. What's New: Shops and Eateries
 Say "ciao!" to the Astoria 's new downtown gourmet deli, operated by the beloved local restaurant Fulio's Pastaria and Tu
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