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Regan Lili and Chris Willis Unite for Global Collaboration on 'Blue Heart'

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December 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Obby

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Time is running out to pledge on The Santa Clones jigsaw puzzle. Approximately 20 inches by 24 inches, this 500 piece puzzle will be challenging. We've partnered with @chriswillis of @thesantaclones fame and there's limited time to join the fun.

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October 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM

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Nene Musik client Chris Willis Interview with Energia 97fm - Sao Paolo, Brazil

Tomorrow, Audio Club

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October 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM

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Chris Willis & Real McCoy - October 16, 2025 - Warehouse Live Midtown, Houston TX
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#warehouselive
#nowthatswhaticallmy30s
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#realmccoy
#edm
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Chris Willis & Real McCoy - October 16, 2025 - Warehouse Live Midtown, TX

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September 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM

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Chris Willis - February 22, 2025 - Electric Daisy - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico
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#nenemusik
#electricdaisy
#edc
#djguz
#edm
#davidguetta
#loveisgone
#everytimewetouch
#gettinoveryou

Chris Willis - February 22, 2025 - Electric Daisy - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico

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August 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM

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2nd plane.

Cheers everyone!

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July 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM

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Here I go again…

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July 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM

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youtu.be/E41m8Bbypt0

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#dance
#music
#concert
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#davidguetta
#loveisgone
#everytimewetouch
#louder
#lovedontletmego
#gettinoveryou

Chris Willis - March 8, 2025 - Joe's Live, Rosemont IL

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June 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM

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Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com/dance-now-am...

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May 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM

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#chriswillis #wcpt #dancefactoryradio #nenemusik

March 9, 2025 at 5:44 AM

Alternative View, Pacific Northwest

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The Santas are Coming!
The Santas are Coming!

Tonight's 9 o'clock photos were originally Tweeted on Dec 23, 2017, about an hour after they were taken. This vacant storefront was facing Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square, and essentially was part of the decorations in the square that year.

Perhaps 500 illuminated santas are in a storefront window in marching formation. It's dark, and the sculptures are illuminated from inside. It is possible to see reflections of light displays reflected in the store window.

From a bit further back and a different angle, the santa army is visible in all its glory.

Sign about the Santas:
The Santa Clones: A ridiculous collection of illuminated plastic santa figures.
Since about 2010, I have been actively collecting these Santa figures and displaying them seasonally in empty retail spaces and front yards all over town. They were also made by Empire Plastics Cord of Tarboro, NC circa 1968.

It started as a quirky project, where i challenged myself to buy as many of these as I could in one year for display. Well, that quickly escalated into a year-round obsession of wanting more and more. Every time I think my collection has reached its limit, I come across an empty space that makes it painfully obvious I need twice as many, at least. This is definitely one of those spaces.

Some people have told me it is not normal to have this many little Santas. Others say I need way more. I kinda agree with both. I mean, as long as I stay on THIS side of insane, what harm could it possibly be?

Teg em: #thesantaclones2017 INTAGRAM @chriswillis
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December 25, 2024 at 4:57 AM

Avocado’s Number 🥑

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Here is what Chris Willis put on his instagram. The clues are pretty straightforward.

the month of December when somewhere in town, Four hundred little santas sat waiting to be found.
The santa are nestled all snug in their space, where a soda fountain stood a hundred years in its place.
Away to the location you flew like a flash, the boulevard was sandy but little chance you'd crash.
Comfy in your kerchief or cozy in a cap, stopped in to buy whole foods across the street on a map.
When what to your wondering eyes should appear, but a historic theatre marquee shimmering quite near.

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And I heard you exclaim,
"the santa clones, such a sight!" Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good-night.
¡ As always, to ensure the mystery stays alive for everyone, please avoid specific location tags or any mention of the secret spot in your comments or posts. ]
I've connected with some new creative and talented parters to bring a little extra something to the experience this year. Keep an ear out for some custom curated holiday music from JT @itsliminalmusic playing onsite later this month. And coming as soon as next week, some whimsical window scenes by @paintcan.keith.
Huge thanks to @trutonebulbs for generously providing hundreds of their warm LED Candleglow bulbs

December 24, 2024 at 6:38 AM

Madi Carlson

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Found the Santa Clones! I hadn’t planned on visiting this year, but they’re conveniently sited between work at Lloyd Center and picking up Pixie’s ashes at the pet urgent care clinic in Montavilla.
See @chriswillis on Insta for proper location clues and go see them yourself!

Dozens of the Santa Clones figurine on the floor, bar stools, and countertop at an unknown location in Portland, Oregon

Another angle of the Santa Clones, close up of the countertop

The door at the site of the Santa Clones with a sign about Tru-Tone bulbs, a poster with history of the project, and a business hours display that says ho ho ho all hrs!

My pink Surly Big Dummy longtail cargo bike parked in front of the Santa Clones

December 21, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Sarah Kite 🪁

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Last year’s Santa Clones installation in PDX. If you’re on Instagram, there’s a post for this year’s secret installation @/chriswillis who is the artist

Sarah Kite 🪁 @sarahkite.bsky.social · Dec 22

pics from last night in Portland

An installation of many many tiny little up Santas placed in rows inside a building at S.E. 3rd and Clay in Portland called “Santa Clones”

Selfie of me in a black KN95 mask & glasses walking on Peacock Lane in SE Portland, white Christmas lights on a house and the white lights reflected on my face as I walk

Night shot of Portland’s Laurelhurst movie theater neon with a person on a ladder changing the marquee

House on Peacock Lane at night with a Charlie Brown Christmas theme

December 17, 2024 at 2:56 AM

ahimsa

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I like this photo series of the artist painting the windows where the "Santa clones" are displayed with Santas and snowflakes ❄️

https://www.instagram.com/chriswillis/p/DDYchuTPyG0/?hl=en&img_index=10

And seeing the location in daylight helps with finding out where it is 😁

#oregon #pdx […]

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December 16, 2024 at 7:32 PM

ahimsa

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So, where are they? 🤔

Here's a link with clues:

https://www.instagram.com/chriswillis/p/DDTDvyDyaJL/?hl=en

The Santas are illuminated daily from 4 - 10 PM, December 7 to January 1.

#oregon #pdx #portland #santa #santaclones #joyscrolling #fun

‘Twas the month of December
when somewhere in town,
Four hundred little santas
sat waiting to be found.

The santa are nestled
all snug in their space,
where a soda fountain stood
a hundred years in its place.

Away to the location
you flew like a flash,
the boulevard was sandy
but little chance you’d crash.

Comfy in your kerchief
or cozy in a cap,
stopped in to buy whole foods
across the street on a map.

When what to your
wondering eyes should appear,
but a historic theatre marquee
shimmering quite near.

And I heard you exclaim,
“the santa clones, such a sight!” 
Happy Holidays to all,
and to all a good-night.

December 15, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Moni Elysium

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Hooray I found the 400 @thesantaclones display by @chriswillis #pdx #santaclones2024 🎅
Every year the display of 400 illuminated Santas are set up in a secret location in PDX & clues are provided by the artist. I finally found them & by complete accident. #keepportlandweird
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