January TNT: Musical Stairs

In September of 2024, the Friends of the Astoria Column presented Musical Stairs: A Harmonious Night Under the Stars. A musical journey that weaves through time and space, guided by the pictorial timeline adorning the Astoria Column’s exterior, the concert idea began with local Astorian Jeff Daly recalling his childhood on a bicycle, finding places to play and explore. Nearly every day, he would visit the Astoria Column. He and his friends would peddle their bikes 600 feet above the Columbia River to the top of Coxcomb Hill and race to the Column’s door to be the first to announce their arrival with their version of “Marco-Polo” personalized with a local angle of “Lewis-Clark.” Laughing joyfully, they would race the 164 steps to reach the top and throw paper planes.

 Jeff revisits Musical Stairs at the January TNT (Thursday Night Talks) and shares highlights from the event.

The event is free and held at Fort George Brewery’s Lovell Showroom (14th & Duane, Astoria). Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; the talk begins at 7:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be available. Minors welcome with an adult.