
Last spins at Lloyd Center: Portland’s iconic skating couple bids farewell
After nearly 60 years together, Jerry and Tally Leonard will take one final spin at Portland’s Lloyd Center rink before it closes for redevelopment.
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After nearly 60 years together, Jerry and Tally Leonard will take one final spin at Portland’s Lloyd Center rink before it closes for redevelopment.

Anastasia Olson, a performer in Disney on Ice, is recovering in a Minneapolis hospital after falling during a "Beauty and the Beast" show at Target Center. She was portraying Belle when another performer dropped her during a mishap, leaving her in critical condition initially, but later upgraded to serious. Video footage shows the incident, and performances at the arena continued as scheduled after the fall.

A Disney on Ice performer portraying Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" fell during a lift and was left in critical condition during a show in Minneapolis. The skater was taken to the hospital and is in critical but stable condition. Video footage shows the actor appearing to seize while lying on the ice. The injured performer is not a local Minnesota skater, but a member of the production, and the show is scheduled to continue despite the incident.

A skater portraying Belle was injured during a "Disney on Ice" show at Target Center in Minneapolis after falling during a pair skating routine, and was taken to a local hospital. Company officials expressed gratitude for the well wishes and stated that shows at Target Center will continue as scheduled.

The Portland Winter Ice Rink, the city's first outdoor skating rink in 24 years, has attracted a flood of ice skaters since its opening. Located on Southwest Naito Parkway, the rink aims to bring people downtown to experience the vibrancy of the area and enjoy events at nearby Pioneer Courthouse Square. The rink, along with the Woodsy Winter Village featuring local vendors and a cozy lounge area, is open daily except for Christmas until January 28. Mayor Ted Wheeler emphasized the importance of supporting the city and enjoying community gatherings.

Get into the holiday spirit in Chicago with a variety of festive events and activities happening this weekend. From the opening of the Christkindlmarket in Chicago, Wrigleyville, and Aurora, to the Randolph Street Holiday Market and ZooLights in Lincoln Park, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the 110th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park, the ice skating rinks opening across multiple locations, and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Other highlights include Santa visits at 900 North Michigan Shops, the Christmas Around the World exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum.

Greenville Mayor Knox White announced the opening of two new restaurants, Indaco and O-ku Greenville, located in the green space next to City Hall. The mayor also discussed plans for ice skating in downtown and the transformation of the area in the winter with more food and seating options. The restaurants are currently in staff training, with Indaco opening next Friday and O-ku opening a month later.