Liberty Theater
Gallery 504 North
Jill Graham to be honored at Lady Liberty Awards Luncheon
Northwest Artist Guild to feature Bernie Elliott
ASTORIA — The Liberty Theater is pleased to announce the second annual Lady Liberty Awards Luncheon at noon Thursday, April 11 in the Liberty Theater’s McTavish Room. In what will be the “must attend” event of the spring, the Liberty is recognizing and honoring local women for exemplary service in their communities. This year’s honoree, the late Jill Graham, was selected on the basis of volunteerism, professional excellence and contributions to the community as a whole and will be honored posthumously. Shawna Schuh will act as the keynote speaker. Schuh is an ex-
LONG BEACH — The Northwest Artist Guild will have its April First Saturday Art Show and Reception at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at Gallery 504 North, located in the Peninsula Performing Arts Center, 504 N. Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash. This month’s Featured Artist, Bernie Elliott, will be showing his representations of “Natures’ Designs.” Elliott expresses his love of nature and natural subjects through his watercolor and acrylic paintings of birds, plants and the wonders that surround us with amazing attention to use of detail and color. The show will also include work by other guild members in varying mediums and styles. Artists’ works are available for purchase the night of the show as well as during other events taking place at the Performing Arts Center each month. Come to meet the artists and enjoy an evening of original art. To learn more about the guild and its artists, visit northwestartistguild.weebly.com
The late Jill Graham will be honored posthumously at the Lady Liberty Awards luncheon at the Liberty Theater. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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selves to the work they do. Her presentations are humorous, overflowing with energy, and her audiences are left raving for more. She and another speaker will talk about the four organizations that were especially important to Graham: the Liberty Theater, CASA, Assistance League and the country club. Tickets are $50 at the Liberty Box Office and are limited to 150, so buy your tickets early. Call 503-325-5922, Ext. 55. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Liberty Theater.
"Christmas Lights" by Bernie Elliott. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
‘Natures’ Designs’ Art Reception with featured artist Bernie Elliott 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6 Gallery 504 North Peninsula Performing Arts Center 504 N. Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash.
Intimate house concert in Astoria Meet the Oregon Symphony’s newly appointed concertmaster ASTORIA — Violinist Sarah Kwak, the Oregon Symphony’s newly appointed concertmaster, will appear in an intimate house concert and post-recital champagne reception with Astoria Music Festival Director of Chamber Music and pianist Cary Lewis at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7. This intimate house concert will include Richard Strauss’ romantic Violin Sonata, Prokofiev’s Five Melodies for Violin and Piano, Stravinsky’s lively Suite Italiane and Poulenc’s tragic Violin Sonata, commemorating the death of the 2 | April 4, 2013 | coastweekend.com
celebrated Spanish poet GarcÍa Lorca. Don’t miss this chance to
Sarah Kwak and Cary Lewis concert 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7 A private home in Astoria Seating is limited Tickets $35, available at the Astoria Music Festival office 1271 Commercial St., Astoria 503-325-9896 Directions will be included with tickets
meet Kwak, an outstanding artist who “brings understated elegance to the orchestra” (The Oregonian) and who will appear throughout the 2013 Astoria Music Festival this June. The house concert will benefit the Astoria Music Festival Education Program. Seating is extremely limited, so reserve your place soon. Tickets are $35 and are available at the Astoria Music Festival office, 1271 Commercial St., which is open noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can also be ordered and held by calling
Sarah Kwak, violinist and the Oregon Symphony's new concertmaster, will appear in an intimate concert at a private home in Astoria on Sunday, April 7. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
503-325-9896. Directions will be included with tickets.
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Clear blue skies, warm sun and a cool breeze – last weekend saw amazing spring weather here on the North Coast. It was a clear call to head out into the fresh air. And I, for one, couldn’t resist. Friday evening I wandered around Fort Stevens State Park. I had been to the fort itself and the South Jetty before, but I hadn’t realized how many paved trails run through the park. It made me itch to hop on a bike and go for a ride. I also spotted my first small herd of elk. I know to locals they’re a familiar sight – but they’re still a sight to see. Saturday my friend and I decided to go on an adventure and hike the Fort to Sea Trail. Starting at Fort Clatsop and ending at Sunset Beach, the easy-tomoderate trail is 6.5 miles long and travels through a succession of different terrains: forest, bogs, pasture, beach woods and finally, the gentle dunes of the beach itself. Though you could loop back and make the hike a round 13 miles, my friend and I parked our respective cars at either end so that we had a ride from the
beach back to the fort. Two miles into the hike, the view from Clatsop Ridge was clear and gorgeous. The flat blue of the ocean was visible through the trees, a promise of what was to come. The “bog” was mainly a creek, which watered a massive bed of western skunk cabbage. Also known as “swamp lanterns,” the plants were everywhere, bright yellow and green – but despite the name, I didn’t find the odor bad at all. They added a colorful quality to the journey. After emerging from the
woods and hitting some open pasture, crossing the tunnel under U.S Highway 101 (and applying some sunscreen), my friend and I took a mid-hike break on the bank of the Necanicum River. Enjoying the lily pads and shade, we caught sight of a female Mallard with her seven ducklings. Those baby ducks and the next mile of cows, calves, emerald green grass and daffodils made for a very pastoral, Easter-themed spring hike. Finally we hit the beach. The trail has a lookout point on the dunes, much like the one on
Clatsop Ridge. We could see the sand full of cars and dotted with beach-goers, who were enjoying the sun, the waves and the wind with games, kites and more. After a restful hour soaking up the sun, we headed back to Astoria for a grilled burger and a lovely sunset: the perfect ending to a perfect day at the coast.
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Get Lit at the Beach: A GATHERING FOR READERS IN CANNON BEACH
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From Friday to Sunday, April 12 to 14, readers will gather in Cannon Beach to meet and greet seven best-selling authors, talk books, drink wine, spend a day talking and listening to writers, enjoy a sumptuous banquet and participate in a moderated question-and-answer session. The festivities begin at a cocktail reception 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Cannon Beach Book Company, 130 South Hemlock, Suite 2. Welcoming remarks will be made by Mayor Mike Morgan and author Terry Brooks. Then it’s time to mix and mingle with the seven widely read authors and stars of the show: Erica Bauermeister, Terry Brooks, Chelsea Cain, Ursula K. Le Guin, Phil Margolin, Garth Stein and Willy Vlautin. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. On Saturday, April 13, five authors will be speaking and meeting their fans at the Surfsand Resort Ballroom, 148 West Gower Ave. First up will be Willy Vlautin from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Phil Margolin will take over from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and from 3 to 4:30 p.m. guests will meet Garth Stein and Erica Bauermeister. Terry Brooks will be a benevolent presence, overseeing all activities and very approachable for a conversation. Saturday night, also at the Surfsand Resort Ballroom, no host cocktails will begin at 6:30 p.m., and a prime rib dinner buffet will appear at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Mike Morgan will honor Ursula K. Le Guin, and at 7:45 p.m. Chelsea Cain will entertain, amuse and enlighten. Perhaps she will even have a shocking thing – or two – to say. On Sunday morning at Coaster Theatre, 108 North Hemlock St., a moderated question-and-answer panel with all the authors will begin. It will go from 10 a.m. to noon; coffee and pastries will be served. All authors’ books will be respresented for sale and signing at all venues, provided by Cannon Beach Book Company. While they are all familiar to Northwest readers, a few words about the authors are in order. Author Erica Bauermeister says she always wanted to write. “When I read Tillie Olsen’s ‘I 4 | April 4, 2013 | coastweekend.com
Stand Here Ironing’ in college, I finally knew what I wanted to write – books that took what many considered to be unimportant bits of life and gave them beauty, shone light upon their meaning,” she says. “The only other thing I knew for certain back in college, however, was that I wasn’t grown up enough yet to write them. It’s been more than 30 years since I first read Tillie Olsen. My children are now mostly grown. I’ve been married for three decades to the same man; I’ve lived in Italy; I’ve stood by friends as they faced death. I’ve grown up a bit, and I’ve returned, happily and naturally, to fiction.” Terry Brooks, the founding father of this feast and a well-loved Cannon Beach neighbor, is an American writer of fantasy fiction. He writes mainly epic fantasy and has also written two movie novelizations. He has written 23 New York Times best-sellers during his writing career and there are more than 21 million copies of his books in print. He is in the same lofty category of bestsellerdom as J.K. Rowling and George R.R. Martin. Chelsea Cain spent her early childhood on a hippie commune outside of Iowa City, Iowa. Her father resisted the Vietnam draft, and her parents lived underground for several years before moving to Bellingham, Wash. No doubt these early experiences account for Chelsea’s irreverent take on life, and we love her for it. She worked in marketing for a while in Portland and, while pregnant with her daughter, left marketing behind and started writing thrillers. Ursula K. Le Guin, born in 1929 in Berkeley, Calif., and now living in Portland and Cannon Beach, is the doyenne among her peers. As of 2013, she has published 21 novels, 11 volumes of short stories, four collections of essays, 12 books for children, six volumes of poetry and four of translation, and has received many honors and awards including Hugo, Nebula, National Book Award and PEN-Malamud. Her most recent publications are “Finding My Elegy” (New and Selected Poems, 1960-2010) and “The Unreal and the Real” (Selected Short Stories). We are also pleased to have a few copies of “Out Here: Poems and Images
Tickets Three-day pass: $75 Friday-only ticket: $20 Saturday-only ticket: $60 Sunday is free and open to the public Tickets are available by email at tolovanaartscolony@gmail.com or at the Coaster Theatre, Cannon Beach Book Company, and Copies and Fax. Call 503-368-7222 for more information. from Steens Mountain Country,” autographed both by Ursula and Roger Dorband, whose glorious photography enhances the text. Phil Margolin is a retired Portland defense attorney who now writes crime thrillers full time. He has 17 books to his credit, every one of which has been a New York Times best-seller – an enviable record. He is also on the Board of Chess for Success, a nonprofit charity that uses chess to teach elementary and middle school children in Title I schools study skills. Garth Stein is the author of the New York Times best-selling novel, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” now published in 30 languages. Stein’s previous novel, “How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets,” won a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award. Garth is the co-founder of Seattle7Writers, a nonprofit organization comprised of 42 prominent Northwest authors dedicated to creating connections between readers, writers, booksellers and librarians to foster and support a passion for the written word.
TOP ROW. Erica Bauermeister says she always knew she wanted to be a writer. Chelsea Cain writes thrillers. Author Willy Vlautin is also in Portland-based band Richmond Fontaine. MIDDLE ROW. Garth Stein’s third novel, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” is about a race car-obsessed dog who believes he will be reincarnated as a human. Ursula K. Le Guin is an acclaimed author. Phil Margolin is a retired Portland lawyer. LEFT. Terry Brooks is the founding father of Get Lit at the Beach.
Willy Vlautin was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, and started playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager. He quickly became immersed in music. It was a Paul Kelly song, based on Raymond Carver’s “Too Much Water So Close to Home” that inspired him to start writing stories. Vlautin has published three terrific, edgy and poignant novels, “The Motel Life,” “Northline” and “Lean on Pete.” Vlautin founded the band Richmond Fontaine in 1994. The band has produced nine studio albums to date, plus a handful of live recordings and EPs. Driven by Vlautin’s dark, story-like songwriting, the band has achieved critical acclaim at home and across Europe. He currently resides in Scappoose. An avid fan of horseracing and a wicked good handicapper, Vlautin can often be found writing behind a closed circuit monitor at Portland Meadows racetrack. These three days promise to be a great time for good conversation, good food and good time spent with seven interesting authors. Get your tickets now.
Stepping Out THEATER Friday, April 5 “Around the World in 80 Days” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 or $20. Jules Verne's classic novel is brought to the stage by Mark Brown in an imaginative and ingenious way. Join Phileas Fogg and his ever faithful manservant, Passepartout, as they attempt to circle the globe in 80 days. Seven actors play 39 characters and traverse seven continents to win a bet. Danger, romance and comic surprises abound in this hilarious 90-miles-an-hour journey.
Saturday, April 6 “Around the World in 80 Days” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 or $20.
Thursday, April 11 “Around the World in 80 Days” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $14 adults, $8 students. This is Talkback Thursday, during which the audience can learn more about the production from the cast and crew. “The Real Lewis and Clark Story, or How the Finns Discovered Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $6 to $15. See history come alive with song, dance and bad jokes as two Finnish boys from the old country (Minnesota) save the day, coming to the rescue of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery with the help of their Mama and sisters. Meet a cast of colorful characters as our courageous heroes forge their way to the Pacific Coast, battling nature and evil villains and suffering great tragedy without ever losing their beer supplies.
MUSIC Thursday, April 4 Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions. Paul Dueber 6 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Hardware and Pub, 1235 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4364086, www.cannonbeachhardware.com, no cover. Paul Dueber plays 1970s-80s folk music, covering Simon and Garfunkle, Gordon Lightfoot, Phil Ochs, Ian Tyson and more. Basin Street NW 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury, Chuck Wilder and Todd Pederson play mainstream jazz classics. Steamin' Stan Ruffo 7 to 10 p.m., Moody's Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054. Steamin' Stan sings a mix of blues, jazz, soul and rock and roll.
Friday, April 5 Mix and Mingle Jazz Night 6 to 8:30 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744, www.cannonbeacharts.org, no cover. Jazz guitarist Wes Wahrmund and friends perform. Refreshments will be served. The Thomasian Trio 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. The Thomasian Trio plays jazz, blues and classic rock.
Tom Trudell 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays piano. Dave Drury 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury plays jazz guitar. Raise Money for Music 7 p.m., Astoria High School Auditorium, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, $5 donation suggested. This senior project benefit to raise money for the Astoria School District choral program will feature Matt and Rebecca Pierce, Andrew Fick, Jade Labansky, Mariah Commons, Riley Newton and more.
Thursday, April 11 Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Paul Dueber 6 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Hardware and Pub, 1235 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4364086, www.cannonbeachhardware.com, no cover. Ray Raihala 6 to 9 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-2545, no cover. Ray Raihala plays folk, bluegrass and Americana music with vocals, keyboard and guitar.
Sonny Hess 7 to 9 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. Sonny Hess plays blues and R&B guitar.
Basin Street NW 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover.
Saturday, April 6
Steamin' Stan Ruffo 7 to 10 p.m., Moody's Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054.
Columbia Crew 6 p.m., Charlie’s Chowder House and Tiki Lounge, 1335 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2368, no cover. Columbia Crew plays the kind of classic rock that resonates across the generations.
DANCE
Jennifer Goodenberger 6 to 9 p.m., Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2442, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical, improvisational, contemporary and contemplative originals on piano.
Friday, April 5
Tom Trudell 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.
Saturday, April 6
Jon Bunzow 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, www.sandunepub.com, $5 cover. American roots musician/songwriter Jon Bunzow plays a mix of blues, alt-country and R&B.
Sunday, April 7 Chuck Wilder 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Chuck Wilder plays jazz piano. Pearl Django 2 p.m., Raymond Theatre, 323 Third St., Raymond, Wash., 360-875-5831, $10 advance, $12 at the door. Hot Club band Pearl Django is influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt in its original compositions in a range of styles including bluegrass, world style music with French and gypsy accents, jazz and swing. All That Jazz 2 to 4 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975, www.wetdogcafe.com, free. Donations will benefit the band’s Astoria High School music scholarship. Brian Johnstone 6 to 8 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. Brian Johnstone plays flamenco guitar, as well as jazz, blues and originals. Sassparilla 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com, no cover. Sassparilla plays indie-roots, punk-Americana and punk-roots, leaning toward subtle folk-pop.
Hayshaker Plus Square Dance 6 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-325-8109, $5. Plus dances are for experienced dancers. Harvey Hunsucker will be the caller.
Hayshaker Mainstream Square Dance 6:30 p.m., Pacific Grange, 90475 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton, 503-325-8109, $5. A potluck dinner and election of club and state officers starts at 6:30 p.m. and the dance gets under way at 7:30 p.m. Harvey Hunsucker will be the caller.
MARKETS Includes farmers markets, flea markets, auctions and street fairs.
Friday, April 5 Long Beach Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-7778898, www.longbeachgrange.org/Weekend-Market2.html, free admission, vendors $10 per table per day. Featuring a variety of products such as farm-fresh eggs, home-baked goods, handcrafted items, honey, nuts, gift items, art, jewelry and more. Kitchen has food available.
Saturday, April 6 New to You Sale 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 20 First Ave., Seaside, free admission. The annual church rummage sale helps off-set costs associated with the general operations of the church, which provides use of it facilities, several ministries and various services to the greater Seaside community. Long Beach Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-7778898, www.longbeachgrange.org/Weekend-Market2.html
EVENTS
Tuesday, April 9
Thursday, April 4
Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions.
Trivia Tournament 5:30 to 7 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.astorialibrary.org. Teams compete for universal admiration each first Thursday of the month. Difficulty level appropriate for adults. Rules include no smart phones, computers, etc. Check with the library for this month’s theme. Includes refreshments.
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Stepping Out EVENTS continued Thursday, April 4 (continued)
Open Mic 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew and Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234, info@hondosbrew.net, no cover. Musicians, singers and comedians are all welcome. Each performer will receive $1 off pints of beer or cider. Perform or just enjoy the show.
Crane Crow Exhibit Opening Reception 6 p.m., Clatsop Community College Art Center Gallery, 1799 Lexington Ave., Astoria, www.clatsopcc.edu, free. The exhibit will feature Terry Inokuma, Japanese American ceramics, and Grace Sanchez, paintings and collage. The exhibit will run through May 9.
Saturday, April 6
Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, 503-325-0033, ages 21 and older. Bring a team or just bring yourself and test your knowledge of useless facts.
“Invisible Survivors – We Matter” 2 to 4 p.m., Astoria City Hall Council Chambers, 1095 Duane St., Astoria, lcdiversityproject@gmail.com, 503-325-3426. Sharon Beatteay and Suzi Wilkins of the Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center, Lynn Nawrocki of Coast Rehabilitation Services, and Ron Brown of the Clatsop County District Attorney’s Office, will lead a community conversation about sexual assault dynamics. There will be a photographic essay, “I Matter,” and shirts from The Clothesline Project at Clatsop Community College on display during the program.
Veterans for Peace Garden Planning Meeting 7 p.m., North County Recreation District, Riverbend Room, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, 503368-3201, http://ncrdnehalem.org. Food Roots and Veterans for Peace are joining forces. Come to the meeting and help start a Veterans for Peace garden. The primary focus will be providing good and healthy food, not only to veterans and their families but to all community people in need. History of Amusement Parks 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. Videographer and historian Darrell Jabin presents the “History of Amusement Parks and Carousels, ” highlighted by a video presentation. Science on Tap 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org, free. Greg Harris, Executive Director and lead researcher for the Northwest Shark Preservation Society, presents “Sharks of the Pacific Northwest,” about the inaccurately portrayed man-eating killers. With more than 120 species of sharks now listed as threatened or endangered, learn about the 18 species of sharks common to the Pacific Northwest, the latest research in the region and how humans can get involved. The World of Haystack Rock 7 to 8:30 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, free. Rebecca Harver, Hatfield Marine Science Center Volunteer Coordinator and Marine Educator, presents "Octopuses on the Oregon Coast: in the wild and in captivity."
Friday, April 5 Spring Break at the Kite Museum 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 7, World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, regular museum admission. Everyone gets to make a kite, there is a treasure hunt for the whole family, short kite movies will be shown and more. Friday Night Mixer 5 to 7 p.m., Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St., Astoria, 503-468-0620, www.imogengallery.com. Enjoy a social time at the gallery, with art, lively conversation and an adult beverage. Family Fun Night 6 to 8 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Church, 88786 Dellmoor Loop, at the corner of Dellmoor and U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton, 503-738-5182 (Kathy Mead), $10 suggested donation. Enjoy spaghetti dinner with salad and bread, bunco for adults and youth and childcare and activities for infants and children. Prizes include gift certificates to Bridgewater Bistro, Ross and more. This is a fundraiser for Vacation Bible School. Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, $2 per person per game. Do you know more than the average trivia fan? Find out at the weekly trivia night in the lounge. The Great Coal Train Tour 7 to 9 p.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery Café, 1493 Duane St., Astoria, 503-458-6837 (Carol Newman), 503-929-5950 (Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky), free. The whole family can enjoy live music by singer/songwriter Dana Lyons (www.cowswithguns.com) and learn more about proposed coal export terminals on the West Coast, with planned train transport along the Columbia River. This is a fundraiser for Columbia Riverkeeper (http://columbiariverkeeper.org). Beer and wine will be available.
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Game Day at the Library 2 to 4 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.astorialibrary.org, free. Choose from a variety of board and card games for all ages.
der, but it is not required. The performers are some of Astoria’s finest males dressed up as Jane Barnes, and you can be assured of campiness, fun and general hilarity. Proceeds benefit the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association.
Sunday, April 7 Beach and Bay Poetry Weekend Luncheon and Poetry Open Mic Noon, Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City, 503-377-9620, nancyslavin@mail.tillamookbay.cc, www.baycityartscenter.org, lunch by donation. Local writer and poet Nancy Slavin will host the event. All poets, student poets, wannabe poets, and those who think they don't "get" poetry are welcome to partake of an Open Mic event, with writing prompts for the launching of new poems. There will be door prizes, too. Didgeridoo Reiki Healing Circle 1:30 to 2 p.m., RiversZen Yoga, 399 31st St., Astoria, 503-440-3554, http://RiversZenYoga.com, free, for ages 18 and older. Starts with an informational presentation, then a guided meditation featuring the spiritual vibrations of the didgeridoo, painting tonal pictures of reiki symbols.
Meet Your Farmer 2 to 4 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria, 503-3258573 (Renia Ydstie), www.northcoastfoodweb.org, free. The North Coast Food Web presents an opportunity for people to meet local farmers, ranchers and fishermen and find out more about locally produced food, Community Supported Agriculture, and buying direct.
Tammy J. Holmes Author Appearance
Art Walk Open House 2 to 5 p.m., Trail’s End Art Association Art Center, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-717-9458, http://trailsendart.org. Astoria watercolor artist Debbie Loyd will be the main gallery presenter and demonstration artist. Loyd will provide a discussion of how she develops a painting from the reference to the works in progress.
Tuesday, April 9
NW Artist Guild First Saturday Opening 2 to 6 p.m., Gallery 504 North, Peninsula Performing Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., N., Long Beach, Wash. The show is “Nature’s Details,” and the featured artist is Bernie Elliott.
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Beach and Bay Poetry Weekend Poetry Reading 3:30 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, http://hoffmanblog.org, free for workshop participants, $7 for non-workshop attendees. Stephanie Lenox and John Morrison will read from their poetry, followed by a community open mic. First Saturday Exhibit Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m., RiverSea Gallery, 1160 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-1270, www.riverseagallery.com. The gallery will feature Astoria artist Linden with abstract paintings in “Shared Discoveries II,” and Olinka Broadfoot of Portland with “Crosscurrents,” paintings and clay sculptures. The artists will be on hand to discuss their work and light refreshments will be served. The exhibits continue through April 30. Seaside’s First Saturday Art Walk 5 to 7 p.m., galleries and businesses in Seaside. Check out new artworks, join your friends and meet artists while enjoying refreshments and live music. “The Verde Show” Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744, cannonbeacharts@gmail.com, www.cannonbeacharts.org, free. Featured is Manzanita artist Ashley Mersereau, who will be exhibit new works from her "up-cycled" jewelry line, RootsAndWings. Royal Nebeker will curate the juried portion of the exhibit. Comedy Night 7 to 9 pm., North County Recreation District Auditorium and Theater, Lower Level, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, $10 adults, free for children younger than 12. Enjoy comedy acts, musical skits, mime, silly dances, comic stand-up, funny impressions, musicians with funny songs and more, at this family-friendly fun night. Jane Barnes Revue 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-791-7940, $25 general admission, $50 reserved seating, space is limited, ages 21 and older. Tickets available at Old Town Framing Company and Gimre’s Shoes, cash or check only, or at the door, with credit cards accepted. Audience members are encouraged to dress opposite their gen-
3 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $12 admission. Medium and life coach Tammy Holmes (www.rememberingoneonceagain.com) will speak, present her book, “Remembering One, Once Again,” and provide audience readings. Advance tickets available at Klassy Kloset.
Coastal Writers’ Critique 10 a.m., PUD Building, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-1221 (Bill Adamson). Join in the discussion and critique of writing works in progress for encouragement, support and inspiration.
Chess Club 5 to 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org. Channel your inner Bobby Fischer at the new Chess Club. All levels of players are welcome. Night of all Knowledge Trivia Tournament 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org. Teams can consist of one or as many as five people. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded. Wacky Wednesday Open Mic Night 7:30 to 10 p.m., The Rio Cantina, 125 Ninth St., Astoria, 503-325-2409, www.theriocafe.net, no cover, ages 21 and older. All acts are welcome, including comedy, spoken poetry, rapping, music and more. Call for more information.
Thursday, April 11 Twelve Days of Earth Day 10 to 11 a.m., Cannon Beach, free. Two classes from Cannon Beach Elementary School will kick off the 12 Days of Earth Day celebration by welcoming back the tufted puffins, on the beach at Haystack Rock. And don’t miss the “It’s Our Backyard” exhibit at Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., during regular library hours, through April 22, sponsored by PacificLight Imaging. Lady Liberty Awards Luncheon Noon to 1:30 p.m., McTavish Room, Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-3255922 (box office), www.liberty-theater.org, $50, at the box office only, tickets limited to 150. The keynote speaker is Shawna Schuh. Recognizing local women for exemplary service in their communities, this year’s recipient is Jill Graham, who will be honored posthumously. “A Visit with Elizabeth Fry” 6 p.m., Room 219, Columbia Hall, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2306, pwarren@clatsopcc.edu, free. This is a costumed, one-woman show featuring Roena Oesting as Elizabeth Gurney Fry (1780-1845), who spent much of her life helping the poor and reforming the prison system throughout England and Europe.
Stepping Out EVENTS continued Thursday, April 11 (continued) PageTurners Book Discussion 7 to 9 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, www.TRL.org, free, for adults. Join in a lively discussion of “Garden Spells,” by Sarah Addison Allen. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. Discussions are held in the library meeting room on the second Thursday of the month.
YOUTH EVENTS PREREGISTER Kids’ In-House Tournament and Super Fights Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy, 1601 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4080, www.orbjj.com, $25 Jiu Jitsu Academy students, $30 visiting students. The tournament will feature competitors ages 4 through 12 from the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy’s Black Belt Club and other regional academies. All affiliations and skill levels are welcome. Call to preregister. Trophies and titles will be awarded and all competitors will be entered to win gear from the event sponsors. Every competitor is guaranteed two matches, with a third mat area for even more matches. Tournament rules and regulations will follow the IBJJF format. Music Camp 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26 and 27, Sea Ranch Resort, 415 Fir St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2815, 503-436-1075, www.sundanceeventlodge.com, $250 per child, some discounts, ages 8 to 14, space is limited. Professional musicians will show students how to turn their ideas into real songs, which the young songwriters will then sing and record. No previous music experience is needed.
CLASSES PREREGISTER Learn Symmetry Through Making Ornamental Papers 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-5598, www.astoriafiberarts.com, $105, $96 AVA members. Barbara Setsu-Pickett will teach this workshop. Learn the four symmetry operations and use them to create the seven band symmetries, first by rubber-stamping and then by freezer-paper stenciling. Select your favorite symmetry group and stamp it onto a fabric square that becomes a traditional Japanese gift-wrapping cloth. Early registration is recommended.
Thursday, April 4 Pencil Can Therapy 6 to 8:50 p.m. Thursdays through May 16, Room 207 Towler Hall, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, robingadair@yahoo.com, $49, register in advance or at first class. Robin Adair will teach this class, which is for everyone, but especially teachers and counselors to learn how to assist students in exploring their unique selves using pencil cans and journals as therapeutic tools. Each week there will be a new pencil can and journal assignment, along with class discussion.
Saturday, April 6 Watercolor Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, Wash., 360-795-0725, tsugagallery@yahoo.com, $70, must be 18 or older, preregistration required. Carol Boudreau will teach this workshop, which will include both demonstrated and directed painting. Call or email to register and get a materials list. Beach and Bay Poetry Weekend Workshop 10 a.m. to noon, Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, http://hoffmanblog.org, $30. Poet Stephanie Lenox will present “Other Shoes,” a workshop to help you learn to embody the voices of your characters. For poets of all levels and fiction writers interested in developing authentic characters through poetic experimentation. May be
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taken with “Re-Vision” workshop for $50 for both. Register by phone or through the website. Beach and Bay Poetry Weekend Workshop 1 to 3 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, http://hoffmanblog.org, $30. Poet John Morrison will present “Re-Vision,” geared to the practicing poet. Learn how to take a shimmering first draft, or a cranky problem child, to a deeper level, see your work in a fresh way and follow your drafts to new discoveries. Bring a draft that’s stuck who knows where, a finished poem that may yet have another life, and a notebook and pen. May be taken with “Other Shoes” workshop for $50 for both. Register by phone or through the website.
Monday, April 8 Acting Intensive 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through May, Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-791-6044 (Markus Brown to register), 971-322-5210 (Karin Bain for information), www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $85. Karin Bain will teach this course, emphasizing basic Stanislavsky technique and terminology, character analysis, critical observation, imagination and truth in acting, with relaxation techniques and vocal and physical warm-ups.
Tuesday, April 9 “Unlocking Your Potential” Workshop 1 to 5 p.m. April 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17, Grays Harbor College Columbia Education Center, 208 Advent Ave., S.E., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-9433, free, public. Loren Nann of WorkSource will facilitate the training in this five-day workshop, which will help attendees learn to take control of their lives and create their own success. Space is limited; call to register.
Grays Harbor College Learn to create a stunning website ILWACO, Wash. — Interested in creating a web site for your business? Just curious about how the worldwide web works? Grays Harbor College is offering a new Intro to Web Design class. This course covers the fundamentals of establishing and maintaining a website, with a focus on how to design effective, attractive web pages. Students are expected to possess a basic level of computer skills.
The class will run 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, April 18 to June 6 at the Columbia Education Center, 208 Advent Ave. SE. The instructor will be James Unwin. Other computer classes available are Taking Charge of your Computer and Digital Photography. Call the Columbia Education Center at 360-642-9433 for more information.
World Kite Museum Celebrate spring break with kites LONG BEACH, Wash. — The World Kite Museum will be open for regular hours during spring break for all Washington and Oregon schools, through Sunday, April 7. The museum is hosting the Thousand Cranes exhibit in
honor of Japanese Tsunami Remembrance Day, where all visitors can make their own paper crane to add to the exhibit. The museum will also have various spring-themed craft activities and kites on display. You can make a kite and fly it in
Sign up now to spot birds and raise money for the Wildlife Center of the North Coast Sign up now to participate in the website for full details. this exciting first-time event in Join the Celebration CereClatsop County. For event de- mony from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday, tails and information on how to April 14 at the Sea Ranch Event sign up, visit www.NorthOregon Lodge in Cannon Beach. OrganCoastBirdathon.org izers will be awarding prizes and A Birdathon is similar to a sharing stories and pictures. walkathon, but rather than raisThe North Oregon Coast ing funds B i rd at h o n per mile, we was created raise funds as part of the per bird 12 Days of species obEarth Day served. Anycelebration one can in Cannon Sign up at participate: Beach. www.NorthOregonCoastBirdathon.org expert birdAll doDay of Birdathon: ers, casual nations go 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 birdwatchers to Wildlife Celebration Ceremony: and beginCenter of 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday, April 14 ners, too. In the North a 12-hour Coast to period – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. – on help with birds rehabilitation. Saturday, April 13, teams and You can also participate simply individuals will be scouring by making an outright BirClatsop County or their own dathon donation. See the webback yard for as many species of site for a PayPal donation birds as possible to raise money option. for the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. The North Oregon Coast Birdathon is a great way to make new friends and connect with other bird lovers. And it’s a wonderful activity for kids and LIBERTY THEATER adults. presents Fabulous prizes will be SECOND ANNUAL awarded for most money raised, most sparrow species identified, youngest birder and more. See
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NEHALEM — Community Comedy Night is happening at NCRD Theater and Auditorium in Nehalem at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Expect to have your funny bone tickled. Comedy acts, musical skits, mime, silly dances, comic stand-up, funny impressions and musicians with funny songs are slated to appear. All
acts are rated PG and are five to 10 minutes long. Rehearsal for all acts will be 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 at NCRD Theater and Auditorium. The theater is located at 36155 Ninth St. in Nehalem (it is the lower level of the gymnasium, lower entrance). Tickets cost $10 for adults; children age 12 and under get in free.
Palette of Love Project Call for art to illustrate love for suicide awareness and prevention ASTORIA — Local artists are invited to participate in the Palette of Love Project, a program by Newlife Church in Astoria that works to bring awareness to the issue of suicide in the community. Artists are asked to illustrate love and how it can encourage a
Submit art to Palette of Love Project for suicide awareness and prevention 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 Newlift Church 490 Olney Ave., Astoria 503-325-7003, ext. 1 Suggested donation of $5 at time of drop off person who is considering suicide. One entry will be chosen to officially represent the Palette of Love Project. Completed art entries must be no smaller than 8 by 11-inches and no larger than 11 by 17-inches. Artists are asked to please exclude religious
icons, symbols or images such as crosses or crucifixes. Entries to the Palette of Love Project will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Newlife Church, located at 490 Olney Ave., Astoria. For alternate drop off times and locations, call 503-325-7003, ext. 1. An entry form can be picked up at Newlife Church at the time of drop off. A suggested donation of $5 is requested at time of entry and will be used to cover the cost of the Palette of Love Project and donated to a nonprofit suicide awareness and prevention organization. All artwork entered in the Palette of Love Project will be come property of Newlife Church for the purpose of suicide awareness and prevention. An art show and reception are planned from 6 to 9 p.m. May 10 at Newlight Church. People’s Choice Awards will be chosen for first, second and third place at the reception by those in attendance. The reception is open to the public. For questions concerning the Palette of Love Project, call 503-325-7003, ext. 1.
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ASTORIA — The third annual, award winning “Jane Barnes Revue” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. This distinctive “topsy-turvy” fashion show will feature fine clothing from local establishments modeled by some of Astoria’s most prominent gentlemen leaders and business owners dressed in complete “Jane Barnes” style through the ages. Mark your calendars because you will not want to miss this one-night-only event. The “Jane Barnes Revue” will be held at the Astor Street Opry Company (ASOC) Playhouse at 129 W. Bond St. in Astoria. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Old Town Framing Company, 1287 Commercial St., and Gimre’s Shoe Store, 239 14th St., in Astoria. General admission tickets are $25 and reserved seating tickets, along the catwalk, are
$50 (cash or check only). Tickets will also be available at the door, and credit cards are ac-
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cepted at the ASOC window. General and reserved seating is limited so be sure to purchase your tickets early. Everyone is encouraged to dress opposite. The “Jane Barnes Revue” event sponsors are Columbia Memorial Hospital Women’s Center and Holly McHone Jewelers. Backstage sponsors include T.Paul’s, Baked Alaska,
Salon, Malama Day Spa and Flourine & Co. Some of the volunteer “Gentlemen Janes” participating in this exciting fashion show will be CEDR’s Kevin Leahy, Matthew Stanley from Astoria Cooperative, Vintage Hardware’s Paul Tuter, as well as Mike Tierney, a Columbia Bar Pilot, and musician Joey Patenaude of KMUN, along with
many more. And this year, women dress up too – so get ready for a wild night of fun and fashion, all for a good cause. All proceeds go to the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association. For questions or more information, contact Rebecca Frick, ADHDA coordinator, at 503791-7940 or manager@astoria downtown.com ADHDA is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that aims to encourage community involvement and investment in preserving the character of historic downtown Astoria while promoting its health and future. Astoria is an Oregon Main Street community. ADHDA focuses primarily on 36 blocks between 8th and 16th streets to the west and east and Exchange Street and the Columbia River to the south and the north.
Astoria Fiber Arts Academy Columbia Pacific Museum Spring classes now open for registration View Ilwaco High School students’ ASTORIA – New classes are Through Making Ornamental artwork at annual exhibit in Ilwaco now open for spring registration Papers on Saturday, April 27. and posted on the Astoria Fiber Arts Academy website, www.AstoriaFiberArts.com Four weaving classes are open for registration, including Weaving in Two Days, Youth Weaving, Beginning Weaving and Summer Weaving at Night. Five knitting classes are available, including Beginning Weaving, Beginning Lace Knitting, Color Knitting, Fun Felted Hat and Drop Stitch Hat. Three sewing classes have been scheduled, including Learn to Use your Sewing Machine, Sewing for Absolute Beginners and Sew a Silk Purse Out Of A Sow’s Ear. Barbara Setsu-Pickett returns to teach Learn Symmetry
Setsu-Pickett’s classes are extremely popular, so interested students are encouraged to register as early as possible. Three fiber lifecycle classes are also offered, for those interested in creating yarn. Classes include Beginning Spinning with Shannon Meeker or JoAnn Snead, How to Use an Electric Drum Carder, and Life Cycle of Fleece, which reviews the steps in transforming raw fleece into batting, ready for spinning. Classes can be reserved and paid for online. You can also call and reserve a spot in the class at 503-325-5598, and pay the first day of class.
ILWACO, Wash. — The Ilwaco High School Art Department is proud to present the 2013 Annual Art Show at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Wash. This exhibit will show a range of work, from beginning work through advanced, freshmen through seniors. This is a non-juried show; all art students were asked to contribute the piece they feel is their strongest from the 2012-13 school year, resulting in a show that demonstrates the variety of skill levels and interests of students. Viewers of the show will
have the opportunity to vote for the “People’s Choice” award in two categories: 2-D artwork and 3-D artwork. The show will run from the beginning of April through April 28 in the main gallery at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Mondays. There is no charge to view the show. For more information call 360-642-3446, or visit www . co l u m b i ap aci fi ch eri t ag e museum.com
LEFT. A collage by Grace Sanchez. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Artists explore relationship between self and culture rane – Crow,” the art exhibit that opens this evening at the Clatsop Community College Art Gallery, is a conversation between two artists, Terry Inokuma and Grace Sanchez, and visitors to the opening will be able to participate in the conversation by making origami crows and cranes to hang from the ceiling. Both Inokuma and Sanchez are Northwest artists who are, in the words of Richard Rowland, CCC art instructor and curator of the show, “making their road to self-identity from two shores, America and Japan.” Since both women have been deeply exposed to two cultures, Rowland says, “It
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is important to look at how cultural influence has affected their personal artistic styles, nuance and iconography.” Terry Inokuma’s ceramic pieces, wood-fired in an anagama kiln, have an organic quality, as though beautiful stones have grown into pots, ewers and vases. Her parents were born and raised in Japan, and she grew up with the hands-on experiences of fishing, gardening and walks in the woods to gather mushrooms, pine nuts and fiddleheads. “My cultural heritage,” she says, “has provided a foundation of aesthetic appreciation associated with nature’s canvas and its curious consistency showing beauty derived from imperfec-
tion.” Inokuma’s three-dimensional forms derive from calligraphy, and she also alters wheel-thrown parts and recombines them to create new forms. She is attempting, she says, “to bridge the river between ‘abstract art’ and ‘craft,’ combining the familiar and the abstract.” For this show the central part of the gallery will be devoted to singing bowls with imagery on their sides and other aspects of her conversation with Grace Sanchez. “I grew up where everybody was eating grits and fried chicken,” says Sanchez, “while we were eating sushi and teriyaki.” Her mother was Japanese, the family bi-racial, and the place southern Arkansas. Her mother, a bride brought back from Japan, bestowed on Sanchez a Japanese sensibility, but taught her virtually nothing of Japanese traditions. Her mother knew that complete assimilation was expected of her, and she devoted herself to that goal, even to permming her hair and wearing a gingham apron in the kitchen. “She looked exactly like Betty Crocker,” says her daughter, with an ironic laugh. Sanchez also says that she didn’t understand the tension she grew up with, and the alienation from her heritage. Until, that is, a fateful conversation she had with Inokuma, when they recognized in the similar aspects of their lives that they had both grown up with the same kind of stress. Together they realized that the tension they had lived with all their lives derived from the obligation they had learned from their parents and the society they lived in, to distance themselves from a large part of who they were in order to assimilate. “We’re something else,” says Sanchez, “and we’re trying to figure out what this tension is. We’re trying to express something so huge that maybe it’s impossible.” After every conversation with Inokuma, Sanchez returned to her studio to paint, and then based collages on the paintings. The collages grew in size and became more abstract, and the figures in the paintings grew new settings in the collages. At the same time, Inokuma’s work was becoming somehow less abstract, and it is interesting to look at their art both before and after their collaboration.
Artists’ Reception 6 p.m. tonight, April 4 CCC Art Center Gallery 1799 Lexington Ave, Astoria Open to the public Free “Crane – Crow” will be on display from April 4 to May 9 in CCC’s Art Gallery Both are included in the show. Both women are now more in touch with their Japanese heritage. In their collaboration they are exploring the experience of their parents and coming to terms with its impact on their lives. More than that, in their art they are exploring the relationships between individuals and their societies, between self and culture. In a reference to Japanese tradition, visitors to the opening will be invited to write on a paper crane or crow the name of a person about whose heritage and effect on their lives they know little, and to suspend that origami from the ceiling of the gallery. Inokuma and Sanchez are, through their art, becoming natives of a new land created by them out of two traditions. They have come, Rowland says, “to a place that occupies our new age, an age where an artist can become ‘native’ by becoming a serious art practitioner through the use of any available materials combined in traditional and non-traditional ways.”
"Oil and Water" by Terry Inokuma. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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he other day I was in downtown Astoria when a pair of strangers stopped me on the street. They were visiting from out of town, they said, and were looking for a restaurant that could accommodate their dietary concerns; the man was vegan, and his wife needed to adhere to a strictly gluten-free diet. The first place that immediately leapt to mind was the Blue Scorcher Bakery and Café. The Blue Scorcher is a worker-collective that specializes in hand-crafted meals and baked goods using only local, organic ingredients. It’s located next to the Fort George Brewery and Public House, and the building lies on the original site of Fort Astoria. Locals may remember when the building was an automotive place. The renovation of the building is nothing short of spectacular, and the inside of the Blue Scorcher has a light, airy quality, as well as a cool, industrial, eco-hipster vibe that feels like something you’d find in Portland. I spent a few years as a vegetarian, and I have enjoyed the offerings at the Blue Scorcher many
‘The inside of the Blue Scorcher has a light, airy quality, as well as a cool, industrial, eco-hipster vibe that feels like something you’d find in Portland.’ times in the past. I added meat back to my diet several years ago, but I never mind a meal without it, and indeed at the Blue Scorcher there is something to suit any palate, even for the most die-hard carnivores.
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On this occasion I arrived in the mood for a toasty sandwich. I ordered the “P3”– Portabella, provolone and pesto with caramelized onions and lettuce on rustic bread, served with a side of quinoa salad. The bread is exceptional with a pleasing, yeasty center and crisp crust, and the pesto tasted exceptionally fresh and was not overly flavored with basil, as can often be the case. The portabella is a meatytextured mushroom, and may even fool meat-loving taste buds. My only quibble with the sandwich was the caramelized onions. I love caramelized onions, and I could see them working well in another sort of sandwich… say one with sliced pears or figs and maybe bleu cheese. In this sandwich though, the sweetness of the onions didn’t marry well with the tart acidity of the pesto. I removed the onions from the sandwich and ate the rest of it quite happily; it doesn’t need the onions. The quinoa salad was a delectable mix of quinoa and beans topped with greens and other
The “P3” sandwich – Portabella mushroom, provolone cheese and pesto with caramelized onions and lettuce on rustic bread, served with a side of quinoa salad.
veggies. Quinoa (pronounced “keen-waa”) is actually a seed that can be prepared much like a grain. It tastes great, is full
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your own dishes in provided bins. Due to the freshly prepared, hand-crafted nature of each item, expect the wait for food to be a bit longer. ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:This is a veggie-lover’s paradise. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options are many. There are no meat offerings. DRINKS:There are locally roasted coffees, teas and espressos, beer, wine, and a selection of organic juices and sodas. No “traditional” soft drinks are served here.
of protein and amino acids and can be prepared more quickly than other grains. It is similar in texture to couscous and could be used in any meal in lieu of couscous or rice. I am pleased to see quinoa being featured more in the culinary world, and those who are unfamiliar with it should most definitely give it a try. The salad seemed to be dressed with olive oil and vinegar, and I could have used a bit more of it. As a next entrée I selected the “simply red” pizza, topped with pizza sauce and a blend of cheeses, including feta and bleu. The pizzas at Blue Scorcher are lovely to behold, with their puffy, crisp crust, and the “mini” sized ones are about dinner-plate sized, perfect for a one-person meal or an appetizer to share. I overheard a diner at another table, who had ordered the same pizza, remark, “Now THIS is pizza.” One of the diners who accompanied me on this day was my four-year old daughter, who is extraordinarily picky and doesn’t care much for meat – so naturally, she was right at home. She enjoyed playing with the “kitchen” in the children’s area, and when our lunch arrived she happily gobbled up the “toddler’s four-bowl lunch”: tiny bowls of rice, beans, cheese and apples. It may seem an odd combination, but she was positively delighted with it, and it was a welcome change not to be leaving a
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North Coast Food Web
This local organization works to connect the dots between eaters and growers. Kick off this year’s growing season with NCFW’s Meet Your Farmer events April 6 and 20 along the coast
Ivan De La Cruz, 11, and Heather Schillinger, 16, tend to plants outside of the Astoria High School greenhouse. – ALEX PAJUNAS PHOTO
Renia Ydstie, a North Coast Food Web board member, helps teach students at the Astoria High School greenhouse about gardening.– ALEX PAJUNAS PHOTO
Jennifer Rasmussen, left, leads NCFW volunteers with mobile gardens in the Astoria Regatta parade in August 2012. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Hear ye, hear ye consumers of local bounty: Our hale and hearty farmers, fishermen, foragers herbalists and ranchers are set to … well, aptly put, spring into action, as seeds sprout, ideas germinate, spring Chinook make their way upstream, and fields and fertile forests wake up from winter naps. Wind, rain and hail followed by more wind, rain and hail – and don’t forget the occasional snow flurry. Spring on the North Coast: when Mother Nature often makes spring’s arrival a little dubious. Unless you happen to be part of our area’s North Coast Food Web (NCFW), where not much, if anything, dampens spirits or plans. While the sissies among us whine that spring hasn’t quite sprung, NCFW is busy with big plans for what’s to come. First on the NCFW 2013 agenda: Gather in Astoria Saturday, April 6, or choose Cannon Beach or Grays River, Wash., Saturday, April 20 – and Meet Your Farmer. The series of three events invites the public to meet the folks who make local food, talk to them in person, ask questions and sign up for Community Supported Agriculture options. NCFW board member and local farmer Kelly Huck estein pitched the Meet Your Farmer idea to the board based on an event she attended in Eugene, where farmers displayed information about their farms, what they grew and how people could sign up to buy food. “It was really effective and a lot of fun for everyone who came,” Huckestein said. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a system where customers pay a farmer at the beginning of the season for a share of the farm’s harvest, usually delivered as a weekly box of produce for a set number of weeks. “There are some local farms who offer CSA programs, but there are also local farmers selling eggs, berries and produce, or beef or lamb by the half or whole, who don’t use that model,” Huckestein added. “Some sell wholesale to stores and restaurants, some sell at farmers markets and some just sell to their neighbors. Plus we have great local fishermen who
Chickens at Olney's 46 North Farm scavenge for bugs and worms. – ALEX PAJUNAS PHOTO
Story by MARILYN GILBAUGH sell direct as well.” NCFW’s goal is to connect interested eaters with the people producing food locally – or as the group is fond of saying, “we like connecting the dots.” “The North Coast Food Web is all about cultivating a thriving regional economy and healthy communities through food and agriculture. That’s us in a nutshell,” NCFW board member Merianne Meyer said. “Although we’re scarcely two years old, we have managed to get some real work done toward that end mostly due to a volunteer board of directors that is populated with dedicated, hardworking people who happily have many skills.” The NCFW board is made of 12 high-energy go-getters with a wide range of talents who know what they are doing and practice what they preach. Some of the knowledge they bring to the NCFW table includes community and home gardening, a wide scope of large and small businesses operations, native habitat development, soils, economic development and K-12 education. There is an agriculture programmer, there are professional writers, a broadcaster, hands-on food bank management operations, foster parents, there is a nutritionist, a chicken farmer, a bee keeper, a butcher, a meeting facilitator, workshop leaders and one high school senior super volunteer. “It’s amazing. We’ve had a quite a rocket ride since our inception,” said co-founder and board member Teresa Retzlaff. “It’s been a fast and furious evolution. There seems to be an urgency to what we’re doing, and it’s a good urgency,” agrees co-founder and board director Kristen Frost-Albrecht. “In 2009, we began exploring the need for a food web. We found that there were little isolated islands of people doing isolated things: a few dairies, some livestock here and there, blueberries and some cranberries. No one knew for sure who was where doing what. We wanted to rebuild those islands through better communication,” Retzlaff said. A healthy food system has lots of different avenues. It has producers, local distributors, consumers, production facilities, processors, social workers, health workers, educators, school kids and outreach programs – so many means to a good end. The River People Farmers Market is one of those means. Volunteers run the market, and it operates in the Astoria Indoor Garden Supply lot, at 1343 Duane St., Astoria, from 3 to 6 p.m. every Thursday, June through September. The all-food farmers market provides a chance to meet the people who grow locally. The market accepts Oregon Trail Cards and has a SNAP Match Program: Spend $10 on an Oregon Trail Card and the Market will match it
with another $10 worth of market food tokens. Another trend-setting NCFW project has been the Mobile Garden Project – gardens in grocery carts. The fleet of gardens on wheels immediately took off and continues to grow. A real community project, the grocery carts were donated, and the landscape cloth liners were made by women at Astoria’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
‘It’s been a fast and furious evolution. There seems to be an urgency to what we’re doing, and it’s a good urgency.’ The carts are filled with soil and planted with vegetables, herbs and flowers. Many of them are used by local schools as gardening projects, and, in a “mobile garden library,” they are available for “adoption” to anyone who wants to grow some food but lacks space. For people who have a yen to garden and aren’t too mobile, there’s no problem tending to the crop. And in dwellings located above the ground floor, the gardens are “elevator accessible.” The staff of NCFW, in partnership with the Family Community Health Department of OSU Extension, also teach gardening curriculum at Astoria High School and Astoria Middle School – and will soon begin teaching at Warrenton Grade School and Cannon Beach Elementary School. At Astoria High School, kids and adults work together in a once-neglected greenhouse that now is alive and thriving with plants in pots, planters and grocery carts. On a recent Friday, NCFW board member Renia Ydstie mingled among four of her avid student gardeners. Josh McConnell wheeled out “Take me for a Spin-ach.” Marysol Ochoa’s cart, “Gunter,” was named after a spunky TV character. Ali Espinoza’s “Pram” holds seedlings and baby sweet peas, and Cheyenne Valenzuela introduced me to “Herb-y the Love Buggy,” full of fragrant – well, I bet you can guess what. Last year, the students gathered their bounty of produce, named them Nuevo Greens, and sold them at the River People Farmers Market. As NCFW board member, Loaves and Fishes chef and community educator Rod Nichols said, “Sustainable living is ever evolving and often in unexpected ways. It’s all about community and making connections.”
MEET YOUR FARMER 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6 Grace Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria
MEET YOUR FARMER. And fisherman, forager, herbalist, rancher, beekeeper and more.These are just a few of the faces involved in our local food system.
2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Grays River Grange Grays River, Wash. Northeast of Naselle on Washington State Route 4 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Cannon Beach Community Hall 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach To find out more about the Meet Your Farmer event near you, contact NCFW Coordinator Renia Ydstie at 503-325-8573 or visit www.northcoastfoodweb.org
Julie Tennis is a beekeeper in Naselle, Wash. Learn more about her and bees at Beementor.com – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Brooke Duling is the founder and proprietor of Love Warrior Gardens and is a local herbalist. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
George Exum and Carol Carver run Island’s End Farm on Puget Island. They have CSA shares available. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Fred Johnson owns Fred’s Homegrown Farm in Naselle, Wash. In addition to selling at the River People Farmers Market, Johnson hosts the Farmstock festival at his farm in September. – REBECCA SEDLAK PHOTO
Mark Kujala represents Skipanon Brand Seafood in Warrenton, which has a Community Supported Fish program (CSF) and is a vendor at the River People Farmers Market. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Larry Nelson farms potatoes in the Lewis and Clark Valley and sells them to the Fort George Brewery, where cooks turn them into awesome french fries. –
OTHER NORTH COAST FOOD WEB PROJECTS River People Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m. every Thursday, June through September Astoria Indoor Garden Supply lot 1343 Duane St., Astoria
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Mobile Gardens Project Organic gardens in shopping carts, available to be loaned out for a season at a time School Gardens Astoria High School Astoria Middle School Warrenton Grade School Cannon Beach Elementary School Food Talk on Coast Community Radio 9:30 to 10 a.m., first Monday of the month on KMUN 91.9 FM, KTCB 89.5 FM, and online 8:30 to 9 p.m. first Monday of the month on KCPB 90.9 FM Marysol Ochoa, 17, waters seeds in a planter box with her brother Luis De La Cruz, 7, at Astoria High School. – ALEX PAJUNAS PHOTO
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Cannon Beach Gallery Go green at ‘Verde’ art show CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach Gallery announces its second annual green-inspired art show, “Verde,� which will open with an Artists’ Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The featured artist in the show is Manzanita-based artist Ashley Mersereau, who will be exhibiting new work from her “up-cycled� jewelry line, RootsAnd Wings. Mersereau was raised in Arch
Cart’M in Manzanita each year, in which local artists put on their fashion designer caps and find new and interesting ways to use recycled materials to create haute couture. This experience creating fashion from discarded goods was part of the inspiration for her RootsAndWings jewelry line, which uses up-cycled materials. Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new mate-
‘Verde’ 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6 Art show opening and Artists’ Reception 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Artists’Talk Cannon Beach Gallery 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach 503-436-0744 Cape, a fact that she says has shaped her life as an artist in countless ways. In her late 20s, she has a passion for creating that goes back as long as she can remember. While she works in many media, it is her jewelry line that is taking the bulk of her attention these days. Ashley has been involved with the infamous “Trashion Show� sponsored by
Manzanita-based artist Ashley Mersereau will be exhibiting new work from her "up-cycled" jewelry line, RootsAndWings, at "Verde" at Cannon Beach Gallery. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
rials or products, and it is often used by artists interested in working in an environmentally friendly way. “I’m attempting to make my life, in as many ways as possible, a beautiful, creative act. This is such a multi-faceted idea to me, and takes many forms,� Ashley writes on her successful Etsy site, one of the venues for
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selling her jewelry. The curator for the juried component of the exhibition, artist Royal Nebeker was born in San Francisco in 1945, received his Master of Fine Arts at Brigham Young University in Utah in 1971, and now lives near Astoria. Many local residents have known him as a fixture in the art department at Clatsop Community College for more than 20 years. A successful artist, Nebeker continued his art studies in Norway in 1972, and the country still resonates in his art. The Cannon Beach Gallery scheduled “Verde� to coincide with Earth Day, which has become a time for people to reflect on their relationship to the environment. Many of the artists whose work will be on display at the gallery have done this, thinking about how to work with discarded materials in innovative ways to make beautiful works of art. As a tie in with Earth Day, the gallery will be hosting an Artists’ Talk at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in which
artists who have work in the show will reflect on the question, “What does it mean to work green as an artist?� The Artists’ Talk as well as the Artist’s Reception are both free and open to the public. The Cannon Beach Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. “Verde� is being underwritten by Western Oregon Waste. Since 1986, the Cannon Beach Arts Association (CBAA) has provided programs and opportunities that enhance and support the arts in Cannon Beach and the surrounding community. The CBAA is a nonprofit multidisciplinary arts organization run almost entirely by volunteers, allowing more than 97 percent of its budget to go directly to a wide variety of programs, including the Cannon Beach Gallery. For more information, contact the CBAA at 503-4360744, P.O. Box 684, Cannon Beach, OR 97110, email cannonbeacharts@gmail.com or visit www.cannonbeacharts.org
Ashley Mersereau uses up-cycled materials in her jewelry. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
"I’m attempting to make my life, in as many ways as possible, a beautiful, creative act," says jewelry artist Ashley Mersereau. – Submitted photo
KALA
Blue Scorcher Bakery and Café
Medium, life coach and author Tammy Holmes to speak
Great Coal Train Tour comes to Astoria with music and message
ASTORIA — at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, KALA Gallery welcomes guest speaker Tammy Holmes. Holmes, based in Arizona, is on tour with her recently released book, “Remembering One, Once Again.” Holmes will discuss the 12 principles of meditation in her book, sell and sign copies, and provide audience readings at the interactive workshop. Admission is $12. Advance tickets are available at Klassy Kloset, 1405 Commercial St. in Astoria. In times of great personal and planetary change, having a guide to take you through it, helps. “Remembering One, Once Again” takes the reader on a personal journey, with “William,” an ascended master that Holmes channels, and Holmes as a guide. There are 12 principles of meditation in the book. “As you learn the principles, you will be changed, inspired and want to change the world you live in,” Holmes says. “You will be driven to try them. The words will penetrate your soul, and welcome you into a journey of knowing you are truly on with
Tammy Holmes. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Singer Dana Lyons is bringing the Great Coal Train Tour to Astoria Friday, April 5. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Dana Lyons concert "Remembering One, Once Again" by Tammy Holmes.– SUBMITTED PHOTO
coaching, mediumship, talks and group readings. With a data base of 50,000 clients and friends, she connects her nationwide and international clientele with their higher purpose through books, CDs, and personalized spiritual coaching. Holmes has coached and read more than 30,000 clients since 1996.
Tammy Holmes at interactive workshop 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7 KALA 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria 503-338-4878
everything.” Founder and CEO of Mind Your Intentions, Holmes brings universal hope through spiritual
ASTORIA — Singer Dana Lyons and Columbia Riverkeeper are hosting a free evening of great music and conversation starting 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the Blue Scorcher Bakery and Café, 1493 Duane St., Astoria. Lyons, a singer/songwriter and environmental educator, has perfected his musical talent to both entertain and inform audiences about the threat of coal export to our river, our health and our climate. The concert is part of the popular Great Coal Train Tour – a musical tour spanning from the coal mines of Wyoming to the proposed coal export terminals and impact towns throughout the
Holmes has provided spiritual coaching for the last decade. This program took her eight years to develop and is based on
7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5 Blue Scorcher Bakery and Café 1493 Duane Street, Astoria, OR columbiariverkeeper.org www.cowswithguns.com 503-458-6837 Family friendly Free Northwest. Coal companies are targeting the Columbia River as the gateway for coal export, such as the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminal in Longview, Wash. This is sure to be a fun, inspirational and educational performance that is good for the whole family.
Lyons has a body of work extending well beyond his hit song “Cows with Guns.” He has eight albums, including “Circle the World” with Dr. Jane Goodall and “At Night They Howl at the Moon: Environmental Songs for Kids.” Lyons works with Goodall and her en-
using her intuition and “A Course in Miracles” principles, developed by spiritual author Marianne Williamson. Participants learn to break through fear, release anger, and completely forgive themselves and others so that they can free themselves to live their lives’ purposes. Holmes will also be available for readings the week of
April 1 to 6. For an appointment, inquire with Diana Coolley at dcoolley@yahoo.com or call 503-468-0362. For more information on Holmes, visit www.rememberingoneonceagain. com KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. Call 503-338-4878 for more information.
vironmental group Roots & Shoots. Hailing from Bellingham, Wash., Lyons has taken the Great Coal Train Tour throughout the states affected by coal export. You can find more about Lyons at www.cowswithguns.com The concert is a fundraiser for Columbia Riverkeeper, whose mission is to protect and
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restore the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. For additional information, contact Carol Newman at 503458-6837 or Columbia Riverkeeper’s Community Organizer Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky at 503929-5950 and visit http:// columbiariverkeeper.org
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Seaside’s 1st Saturday
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SEASIDE — Every month, galleries and businesses in Seaside and Gearhart welcome locals and visitors to Seaside’s First Saturday Art Walk. The next art walk is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, with art on display and for purchase, food and live music. Some venues open earlier so you can make a day of it. The locations are listed here in the order they appear on the Art Walk map or just walk around downtown and look for the Art Walk signs. Maps are available from participating merchants, the Seaside Chamber of Commerce at 7 N. Roosevelt Drive (U.S. Highway 101) or at www.seasidechamber.com A Trails End Art Association 656 A St., Gearhart 503-717-9458 www.trailsendart.org Start your art walk off early at Trail’s End Art Association. There will be a pre-art walk demonstration from 2 to 5 p.m. by Debbie Loyd, member of The Watercolor Society. Loyd enjoys painting different subjects such as flowers, landscapes and barns, but it is portraits that have become her passion. There will be some beautiful works of art, and delicious treats will be served. B Seaside Bath Salts 550 Broadway 503-738-4258 Seaside Bath Salts is proud to welcome back Dalton Smith, a young artist who works in a number of mediums. Refreshments will be served.
Spring is an exciting time, and new possibilities await, as the sea birds, shore birds and wildlife do their fly over. Fairweather House and Garden will host Northwest artists in “Spring Better,” with the simple goal of featuring artists who work toward making a
better community. Neal Maine, Northwest naturalist and photographer, will be in attendance, well prepared to discuss his photo journal, “The Coastal Edge.” Another acclaimed artist, Brian Cameron, will discuss his jaw-dropping new contemporary artworks that were
"Apart From the Norm," made of spalted red alder, by Sean Ohrenich, who will be showing at Tilted Art and Gifts. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
C Gilbert District Gallery 613 Broadway 503-738-4222 Gilbert District Gallery will feature a local group showing of co-op members that will be catered by Guido & Vito’s Italian Cuisine and by Moody’s Supper House, along with complimentary Northwest wines. D Fairweather House and Garden 612 Broadway 503-738-8899 fairweatherhouseandgarden.com
A bluebird, part of the "Spring Better" show at Fairweather House and Garden in Seaside. – SUBMITTED PHOTO BY NEAL MAINE/PACIFICLIGHT IMAGES
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especially curated for Fairweather’s. Delightful treats will be offered by chef Sharon Krask. E Yummy Wine Bar & Bistro 831 Broadway 503-738-3100 “Draga mea sursă de inspira ie,” a collection of new work by Oskkar Walker will be presented through April 17. “Draga mea sursă de inspira ie” is a Romanian phrase that translates to English as, “My darling/dear inspiration.” Oskkar is a Portland based artist. “I’m moved by the beauty nature is able to create,” says Walker of the inspiration from which he drew. F Tilted Art and Gifts 417 S. Holladay Drive 503-739-7070 Sculptural works and mixed media by Sean Ohrenich will be on exhibit. Join Tilted Arts and Gifts for an artist reception during the art walk with refreshments. Ohrenich is an artist skilled at lathe work, turning wood into objects of beauty. His sculptures are primarily wood. Ohrenich carves and or pains them, incorporating geometric shapes into many of his pieces. “The very young field of ‘wood art’ is at a stage where new directions and fresh new ideas are welcome and even anticipated. This is what I hope my work represents,” Ohrenich says. For more examples of his work, visit at www.seanohr.com
ABOVE. "Focused" by Debbie Loyd at Trail's End Art Association. – Submitted photo LEFT. "Summer," by Brian Cameron will be at Fairweather House and Garden. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
BELOW LEFT. "Dahlia" by Debbie Loyd at Trail's End Art Association.– SUBMITTED PHOTO
The New York Times Magazine Crossword SPECIAL FEATURES By CALEB MADISON / Edited by WILL SHORTZ ANSWER ON PAGE 20
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Astor Street Opry Company Historical, hysterical, musical melodrama returns ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company's third annual historical, hysterical, musical melodrama, “The Real Lewis and Clark Story or How Finns Discovered Astoria,” opens 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 and runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until May 4, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on April 21 and 28 at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St. This historically accurate,
family friendly performance is based on a pioneer journal uncovered in 2001 in the Uniontown area of Astoria, belonging to Tovo Swenson. Based on the tale of his adventure, struggle and fortune, ASOC turned this long-lost legend into a piece of fine theater. Come see as the cast of characters from the pages of Swenson’s diary come alive through re-enactment, song, dance and – of course – bad
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jokes in a melodrama that proves that the Finns were here first. Behold the “real” story of how Astoria was first discovered – not by Lewis and Clark and their band of merry frontiersmen – but by two Finnish boys from the old country, “Minnesota,” who, with the help of their Finnish Mama, save the day. Meet Capt. Bobby Gray, Miss Jaynie Barnes, the brave Sacagawea, the crew of the Corps of Discovery and more. Witness as the heroes forge their way with dedication and commitment from Saint Charles, Mo., to the Oregon
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Coast, suffering tragedy at the hands of evil foes while battling the wilds of nature (including run-ins with several unidentifiable creatures) all without ever losing their beer supplies. Watch
‘The Real Lewis and Clark Story’ 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays April 11 to May 4 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21 and 28 Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse 129 Bond St., Astoria 503-325-6104 www.astorstreetoprycompany.com
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how they come to the rescue of Lewis, Clark and the Corps of Discovery to reach the end of the Pacific Trail first and settle the city they christen “Astoria,” in honor of their relative, John Jacob Svenson-Astor. Written and directed by Judith P. Niland, with original music by Stanley Azen and Joyce C. Niland of Pasadena, Calif., and Professor Philip Morrill of Astoria, with music direction by ChrisLynn Taylor, choreography by Carleta Lewis Allen and assistant direction by Nate Bucholz. To assure quality and historical accuracy the
ASOC’s own Lewis and Clark Interpreter, Cadet Ranger Dave Bergquist will be present to oversee the show authenticity. The production is sponsored by HIPFISH, Holly McHone Jewelry and the Columbia Memorial Hospital, Tickets are $8 to $15 with discounts for children, seniors and groups. All seats on Fridays are only $5 each. Tickets can be purchased at the door one hour before show time, but reservations are recommended by calling 503-3256104 or visiting www.astor streetoprycompany.com
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CW Marketplace 55 Caregivers Caregiver needed for woman. (503)717-9762
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Bartender Server Cabana Housekeeper Busser Dishwasher Line Cook Front Desk- Year-Round Positions If you have the Hospitality Heart and would like to join our team, please fill out an application. www.martinhospitality.com/employment
or apply at 148 E Gower, Cannon Beach. Caregiver, part-time for adult foster care. Experience preferred, will train. Easy job, light care/housekeeping/meals. Work two days, stay over one night. Pay negotiable. (503)325-6206
Coryells Crossing Courtney is moving on, and we are looking for someone part-time to help our little tikes learn. One year experience or education preferred. Background screening and drug and alcohol check mandatory. Apply in person at 326 SE Marlin Avenue, Warrenton. Current opening for FIELD MECHANIC. Must be experienced in the logging industry. This is a full-time employment position open NOW!! Medical/Dental benefits and 401K available after probationary period. To complete an application, please apply Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or mail/fax your resume to: Jerry DeBriae Logging Co., Inc. P.O. Box 182 45 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, WA. 98612 Phone: (360)795-3309 Fax: (360)795-3847 NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!
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Free Golf! Fun seasonal PT-FT customer service position available. Clerking, golf experience, Google, MS Word & Exel, e-mail and phone skills preferred. Call Highlands Golf Club in Gearhart (503) 7385248 to apply!
Noc shift Caregiver/Med Tech Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Experience preferred/pay differential Please apply at 101 Forest Dr, Seaside. Background and Drug testing done.
Wanting extra income? I'll show you how. FT or PT (503)738-3839 or (503)440-0675
Full-time Patient Coordinator needed for growing Seaside Dental Practice. Looking for warm and friendly individual to manage front office. Applicant must be assertive and self-motivated. Proficiency in dental computer software, terminology, and insurance coding required. Please submit resume to Dr. Scott Santos. 427 S. Holladay Drive, Seaside. Help Wanted Rinehart Clinic 230 Rowe St. Wheeler, OR 97147 Busy, rural healthcare Clinic has immediate openings: * Patient Account Representative. Must have billing and coding experience or training. EPIC experience and/or certification a plus. * Medical Assistant. Experience preferred. Willing to work as a team member. * Medical Scribe. Must have knowledge of medical terminology and type 50+ WPM. Apply in person or send rusume to eboggs@rinehartclinic.org
Open enrollment for all Preschool classes at Coryells Crossing. Our classes have degreed teachers. We have bilingual classes. We offer affordable care, with sick and vacation days. We provide the highest quality care and are state licensed. Visit us at 326 SE Marlin Avenue, Warrenton. CLASSIFIED ADS work hard for you. Try one today! Pacific Way Bakery & Cafe in Gearhart is now hiring full-time Experienced Servers and Bussers. Must be available days & evenings. Apply in person Thursday through Monday, 11 am-5 pm. 601 Pacific Way, Gearhart. Razor Clam Cleaner and Crab Shaker. 25-30 hours weekly. Bell Bouy of Seaside. (503)738-6354
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Coast Rehabilitation Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work with people with developmental disabilities in the Astoria to Seaside area. Competitive union wage, and full benefit package offered. Duties include skill building, direct care, community participation and advocacy for clients with disabilities. Requirements: Must have driver license for one year in good standing, High School diploma or GED, criminal background check, and drug screening. This is more than a job- it is a career with multiple opportunities for advancement and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. Please call (503)861-3372 or email amerila@coastrehab.org www.coastrehab.org Concrete finisher needed Two years experience preferred. Valid ODL, and pre-drug screening. Call (503)861-2285 or email to rpromconcrete@aol.com
Driver needed to deliver Daily Astorian publications. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. Part time, 15-20 hours per week. Shifts will vary. Drug test and criminal background check will be completed before hire. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k)/Roth 401(k) retirement plan. Request an application at 949 Exchange St, Astoria, Ore. or send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503371-2935 or e-mail to hr@eomediagroup.org Experienced Barista Manager and Part-Time help wanted at Coffee Shop in Seaside. Must be Friendly and Outgoing with good references. Call Jim at (503)717-2708 Experienced equip operators, pipe layers & Class A CDL drivers.Preemployment drug testing required. Big River Excavating 503-3383878 Experienced welder and laborer. Call (503)861-7946 or (503)338-8670 Fultanoʼs Pizza in Cannon Beach is now hiring. OLCC & Food Handlers preferred. Apply in person at 200 N Hemlock, Suite 3.
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Hiring CDL Drivers for the Tillamook and Astoria areas. Best pay in the area! Call for details. (360)262-9383. Local professional corporation seeks hard working, organized, detail-oriented individual for full time inside sales support. Excellent people, communication and computer skills required. We offer competitive, full time salary and benefits. Smoke and drug free environment. Responsibilities include: • Phone receptionist • Order Entry and tracking • Email correspondence with customers & outside sales staff • Bid preparation and submittal Required Skills: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications • Attention to detail • Ability to handle/manage multiple tasks • Friendly demeanor and positive attitude • Team worker • Reliable and dependable. Starting wage commensurate with experience. Submit cover letter and resume to PO Box 1110, Astoria, OR 97103. Need experienced, all-breed dog groomer for a part-time position to start at a fun shop on the Oregon coast. Call (503) 468-6043
Sales & Service Position, and Brake/Alignment Technician Part and Full-time positions in Warrenton. Competitive wages/generous benefits package includes medical/dental/vision/vacation, holiday pay/retirement/profit sharing. Requirements include: Brake/alignment skills/customer service/communication skills. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Jake at Jacob.E.McCall@lesschwab.com
or pick up application at 1167 SE Marlin Avenue, Warrenton.
W e l d e r / F a b r i c a t o r s Needed:Experience Required, Willing To Work All Shifts/All Duties. Pay DOE, EOE, Drug Screen. (503)325-5187 Wet Dog Cafe- Sous Chefs 6 years experience, no calls. Bring in references and resume. 144 11th Street, Astoria.
The Tolovana Inn Cannon Beach seeks outstanding people for the following positions: Front Desk PM Supervisor, Guest Service Associate, and Housekeeping. Apply in person, No phone calls please. 3400 S. Hemlock, Tolovana Park, just off Tolovana exit Hwy. 101 and located on Cannon Beach transit line. EEOC employer.
FSBO: 3 bedroom/2 bath with garage. Extra garage with studio. 4.60 riverfront acres, $415,000. 36654 Hwy. 26, Seaside.
You could work anywhere. You're called to work here. Providence is calling a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse - Lead for a rotating/variable shift position at Providence Seaside Hospital in Seaside, OR. This position provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to the ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in the Long Term Care Unit. Ideal candidate will have an Associateʼs Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience and a current LPN license. For more information about position number 28342 and to apply please go to: www.providenceiscalling.jobs. EEO/AA CASH buyers are reading your Classified Ad.
80 Work Wanted •JIMʼS LAWN CARE• •Brush Clearing•Lawns•Shrubs •Hauling•Gutter & Storm-Cleanup (503)325-2445 •Free Estimates
150 Homes for Sale *Seaside Cottage Walk to beach, nice lot, 2 bedroom/1 bath, remodeled & updated, front & rear decks, large shed. $145,000. Details or to see 503-440-2304
Taxicab Drivers Wanted. Clean Driving Record, No felonies, 25+, Serious Drivers Only. (503)325-8715
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Alderbrook: 1920 Craftsman. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. $265,000. (503)739-0526 beesalexander@gmail.com
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210 Apartments, Unfurnished
1, 2 and 3 bedroom units available now. Prices ranging from $600-$850. $500 Move-In Special if moved in by May 1st. Located near Fort Stevens Park Beach/Schools/Shopping-No pets. Columbia Pointe Apartments 500 Pacific Drive, Hammond (503)791-3703 www.yournextrental.com Astoria, 222 Alameda. 1 bedroom, $550-$600+ deposit. Hot water included. No pets, no smoking. References. (503)680-4210 South Jetty Inn 2 bedroom, furnishings optional. Utilities included, $800 per month. Weekly rates starting at $200. (503)861-2500 Specialty
Services We urge you to patronize the local professionals advertising in The Daily Astorian Specialty Services. To place your Specialty Services ad, call 325-3211.
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Attention Buyers 2 year old, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, spacious open floor plan, large fenced backyard. Low maint.landscaping. River Point Community. $259,000. (503)440-8258
Available April 1st in Hammond. 2 bedroom/1 bath duplex apartment. No smoking, first & last month, security + pet deposit.(503)8612229 Monday-Friday from 8-2.
Fixer-upper “as-is”. 2 bedroom/1 bath. Cash out, $150,000 obo. Located at 2061 S. Franklin, Seaside. (503)738-7092
Nice Seaside duplex 2-bedroom, 1bath, W/D, & D/W. 1 car garage, with yard. Nice location on quiet street. $800 month + deposit.Call (503)738-3029
CW Marketplace 220 Plexes Seaside: 3+bedroom/2 bath. Quiet cul-de-sac, garage, all appliances included. New washer/dryer, new paint/carpet. W/S/G paid, wired for DTV. No pets/smoking. $1,200/month, first/last/deposit, credit check fee. (503)791-7812 for appointment.
230 Houses, Unfurnished 3 bedroom/2 bath, large family room. Smith Lake view & access. $1,275 per month+ $1,600 deposit. No smoking/pets. (503)861-3586
380 Garage Sales OR Astoria “Seven Sellerʼs Say” “Spring Savings!” Furniture, Household, Toys, Books, Jewelry, Linens, Collectibles, Tools, Hunting/Fishing, Yard Items, & Lots of Junque! April 5th and 6th Friday, 9-5 Saturday, 9:30-4 Pacific Grange at Cullaby Lake Junction-Hwy 101 between Astoria/Seaside
Annual Brownsmead Grange Rummage Sale Friday & Saturday, April 5th-6th, 9-4 Follow the signs from the Logger Restaurant.
BROWNSMEAD 3+bedroom/1 bath, w/acreage, garden space, wood heat. No smoking/animals negotiable. $750/month, $750 deposit. (503)458-6837
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South of Seaside: 2 bedroom/1 bath. Clean, country home next to bus route. Garage and storage room. No smoking/no pets. $800+deposit. (503)738-7090. CLASSIFIED ADS are used by people when they are searching for products or services. For fast results, use a Classified ad to attract people who are ready to buy your product.
400 Misc Wanted FREE pick-up of old, broken METAL items. Metal scrap and broken bars. Old broken cars and more. Contact Tony Rodrigez at 503-7912076 to schedule pick up. Would like to buy a Brother Word Processor, in good condition. Call Rex Denison (503)717-5277
470 Feed-Hay-Grain Valley Hay:Horse quality, 65 lb. bales. $5.50/bale. Located 39 miles, Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld. (360)431-1879 cell.
Room near beach, $280 monthly. Utilities included. 1130 S. Downing, Seaside. (503)738-3057
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1998 Toyota Tacoma 4x4:Excellent condition, 5 speed manual. Low miles, custom wheels. $6,000 obo. (503)325-1636 or (503)791-7135 2002 Ford Ranger pickup. X-cab, 4door “Edge”. V6, auto, new tires, 79k miles. $8,000 obo. (503)7383163
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98 Cadillac Deville-Northstar V8, 139,000 miles, power windows/locks/seats, cruise control, cd player, leather upholstery, rear defroster, tilt wheel, traction control. Call Matt (907)362-2515.
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Meet Elizabeth Fry, 19th century prison reformer ASTORIA — Clatsop Community College’s Arts & Ideas series presents “A Visit with Elizabeth Fry,” a costumed, onewoman show featuring Roena Oesting as Elizabeth Gurney Fry, a 19th century prison reformer. The presentation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in Columbia Hall, Room 219, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria. It is free, and the public is welcome to attend. Fry lived from 1780 to 1845. She displayed a life-long dedication to the poor. She was heavily involved in reforming the conditions at England’s notorious Newgate Prison, especially the women’s section. She also instigated improvements
‘A Visit with Elizabeth Fry’ 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11 Columbia Hall, Room 219 1615 Lexington Ave., Astoria
forming the Elizabeth Fry show for the past two years at venues in Oregon, Washington, Rhode Island, Hawaii and California. Please direct inquiries to Patricia Warren at 503-338-2306 or pwarren@clatsopcc.edu. CCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Persons having questions about or a request for special needs and accommodation should contact JoAnn Zahn, vice president of finance and operations, at CCC, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria. Call 503-3382421 or 503-338-2468. Email special needs and accommodation request to requests@clatsopcc.edu. Contact should be made at least two business days in advance of the event.
Roena Oesting is a former resident of Ocean Park, Wash., and a part-time instructor at Clatsop Community College. She now lives in southern California. Oesting has been per-
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during the voyage for those being transported to Australia. Her work with prisoners led to broad reforms in prisons, asylums, hospitals and poor houses throughout England and Europe. Fry was a strong advocate for education and training programs to provide prisoners with a means of support following their sentences.
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1987 28.5ʼ Bayliner Contessa Flybridge - Vortec 350 Volvo duo prop, runs great, sleeps six, 120 gallon tank, 10ʼ beam, fish finder, GPS, needs upholstry work, ready to fish. Comes with twin I-beam aluminum trailer. $9500 or trade for 4x4 quads, diesel truck, excavator or muscle car. (503)791-4150.
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A watercolor depicting Elizabeth Fry. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Fort George Brewery and Public House Sassparilla grows up, proves it’s more than a live show rumpus with new release ASTORIA — Portland-based Sassparilla has been referred to as indie-roots, punk-Americana and punk-roots. But it is the subtleties and folk-pop leanings
of their latest, “The Darndest Thing,” that find this fivepiece band slowing things down a bit – and growing up musically.
Comprised of Kevin “Gus” Blackwell (vocals, cigar box guitar, national resonator guitar), the father-and-son combo of Ross “Dagger” Macdonald (har-
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monica) and Colin “Sweet Pea” Macdonald (washtub bass), Naima (vocals, accordion, washboard), and Justin Burkhart (drums), Sassparilla offers one of the most entertaining, sweaty live shows in the Pacific Northwest – complete with dancing, sing-along numbers, and plenty of good times. And now, with “The Darndest Thing,” the band delivers a record that gives fans a new side of the band, centered on the structure of the song and the lyrics more so than the party groove and liveliness of its earlier recordings. The band’s debut, 2007’s “Debilitated Constitution,” delivered raw and edgy countryblues mixed with ragtime traditions, while 2008’s followup, “Rumpus,” found the band creating punk-infused, bloodjug holler music. In 2010, Sassparilla released “Ramshackle,”
restaurant with half of her meal still on the plate. There were other pleasant-sounding meals for children on the menu, and teamed with the ample children’s play area, this is a wonderful spot for families to visit. With already overly stuffed bellies, we decided to enjoy some offerings from the bakery. Each item we sampled was flawless and delicious. A first dessert selection was a lemon crème cupcake, and it was so delightful that I wished for an entire cake of the same. The cake itself was light, fluffy and sweet with a pleasing tang of lemon, and the topping was whipped lemon crème with lemon zest. If you are a lemon lover, this is the cupcake for you, and it is noteworthy to mention that a glutenfree version of the same is available. A chocolate ganache
bar was next, a thick, dense layer of fudgy chocolate on a shortbread crust and topped with slivered almonds, and it was decadent and rich. Finally, I tried a bran muffin that was packed with goodness and flavor, with raisins and a crunchy, raw sugar topping. These are not your average, run-of-the-mill bakery offerings; every ingredient used is fresh and organic, and as such the flavors are more like homemade, and not like the homogenized, sugary treats you’d find in some other bakeries. These are artisan-quality bakery offerings, the best to be found in Astoria. I left the restaurant with a loaf of rustic bread tucked under my arm and a latte with cardamom and honey, which was heavenly. My only real complaint with the Blue Scorcher Bakery and Café is that I don’t live next door to it.
praised by critics and fans alike as “insurgent blues,” an unruly concoction of country-blues and punk sensibilities. Trading in influences such as
being a live act, band members hope to change things with this release: proving to listeners that they’re capable of making a record that is strong on its own,
Sassparilla 8 p.m. Sunday, April 7 Fort George Brewery 1483 Duane St., Astoria Free
Old Crow Medicine Show, The Black Keys, Tom Waits, R.L. Burnside, and The Devil Makes Three for Grant Lee Phillips and Joe Henry, the band’s latest offering is a testament to members’ diversity and continued growth as a band. Sassparilla’s goals with this record are modest. Known for
while still providing a live show that is worth listeners’ hardearned entertainment dollar and will give a memorable night out. You can catch Sassparilla live at the Fort George Brewery and Public House at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 7. There is no cover.
RiverSea Gallery Abstract paintings and sculptures in two new solo exhibitions ASTORIA — RiverSea Gallery presents two solo exhibitions for the month of April. Both “Shared Discoveries II,” abstract paintings by Linden, and “Crosscurrents,” paintings and clay sculpture by Olinka Broadfoot, will open with an artists’
limned forms. She translates her vision of universal connectedness in a visual language rife with shapes and symbols that invite the viewer to share her inner world. Each painting is threaded into a series of visual metaphors that describe an inter-
added. Portland artist Olinka Broadfoot is at home in two countries. She was born in Czechoslovakia, spent childhood years in Argentina and then immigrated to the United States in her teens. All three cultures inform her oeuvre of painting and sculpture. In “Crosscurrents,” Broadfoot presents an exuberant collection of paintings and works in clay that covers a range of influences: personal, cultural and historic. Many of the pieces are inspired by her connection to nature and love of the sea, and a loose theme of sea life runs through it. Writhing vines curl around ripening pods, and lithe figures cavort on a canvas of clay in stunning bas-relief sculptures and highly textured paintings. Free-standing sculptures reveal the artist’s facility with the human figure and ability to convey mood and personality. Some of the work evokes medieval and Byzantine styles, and hints at influences even more ancient, while retaining a contemporary aspect. Though a resident of Portland, Broadfoot spends time in her native Czechoslovakia, hold-
‘Shared Discoveries II’ and ‘Concurrents’ opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6 RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial St., Astoria 503-325-1270
reception from 5 o 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The artists will be on hand to discuss their work and light refreshments will be served. Both shows continue through April 30. In “Shared Discoveries II,” Astoria artist, Linden paints a series of contrasts: the light and the dark, the playful and the sublime. Her abstract paintings are a reaction to the natural world expressed through layered compositions with color and precisely
connected, teeming web of life. Since receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Pacific Northwest College of Art in 1998, Linden has exhibited both paintings and sculpture at shows held in galleries, universities and museums in the Northwest, California and in Chicago. Most recently, she has been featured in two solo exhibitions in Portland. “Shared Discoveries II” is a continuation of her latest Portland show with new works
ing the unusual position of being the artist-in-residence at a brick factory. Since 2006 she has made yearly sojourns to her homeland, sponsored by Tondach, a company that owns 27 brick factories throughout Eastern Europe. There she is provided with a small apartment, a studio, art materials and unfettered freedom to create. For months each year she works on site, using brick clay, roofing tiles and other industrial materials at hand to create both sculpture and paintings. Much of the artwork on display in Crosscurrents was created in Czechoslovakia during Broadfoot’s Tondach residency and the remainder was made in her Portland studio. Broadfoot has exhibited internationally in Czechoslovakia and Japan, and throughout the United States, including in New York, Indiana, Ohio, and Oregon. In addition to many other accolades throughout her career, last year her sculpture in Lake Oswego’s Gallery Without Walls received the People’s Choice Award. RiverSea Gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 1160 Commercial Street in Astoria. For more information, call 503-3251270 or visit riverseagallery.com
"Woman with Hat" by Olinka Broadfoot. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Astoria Golf and Country Club Tickets on sale now for Clatsop Community College Foundation benefit ASTORIA — The Clatsop Community College Foundation’s Arts & Experience Dinner and Auction to benefit the students and programs of CCC will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the Astoria Golf & Country Club. Tickets are $75 and are on sale now. This annual event is the single-most important event for the foundation. It yields new scholarship and program support for CCC as well as funds special projects selected from among
staff and faculty requests. This year, the special appeal will support the creation of a Learning Lab in the CCC Library, installation of communication monitors at all three CCC campuses, acquisition of new equipment for the EMT training program, and repair of the historic Estey organ at the Performing Arts Center. Items available for auction range from original work donated by the region’s top artists to hosted dinners and sport crabbing experiences on the Colum-
bia River. In addition, the foundation will offer a new “Grape
Arts & Experience Dinner and Auction Saturday, April 13 Astoria Golf & Country Club 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton Tickets $75 503-338-2306
Expectations: Mystery Wines” opportunity. Guests will be able to purchase a mystery bottle of wine for $30. Each bottle available has a retail value of at least $20; many have a much higher value. The 2012 Arts & Experience Dinner and Auction was a soldout event. Call today for tickets or additional information. Please direct inquiries to Patricia Warren by calling 503338-2306 or emailing pwarren @clatsopcc.edu
"Wren's Nest" by Linden. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Performing Arts Center Be inspired by young choreographers’ annual showcase ASTORIA — The talented members of the Little Ballet Theatre are preparing their works for the annual Young Choreographers Showcase at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Clatsop Community College’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) in Astoria. The concert will see 20 young aspiring choreographers, ages 10 to 18, as they stage their own concepts created from their imaginations, with their own choice of music, staging and costumes. The performance will be inspiring, fresh and sure to entertain, as the audience will see ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatic pieces from these emerging young artists. They follow in the footsteps of former Young Choreographers, such as Elizabeth Miner, who was a member of the San Francisco Ballet company; Joel Hathaway, now with the Missouri Contemporary Company; Sarah Elder, now with the Evergreen City Ballet; and many more, who rose through the ranks of Little Ballet Theatre and went on to perform or teach. The Young Choreographers performance is a major stepping stone in the lives of these young dancers.
The annual performance has been held at the PAC for more than 25 years. Tickets will be sold only at the PAC box office starting at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices will be $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children.
The proceeds of the concert benefit the Little Ballet Theatre Grant Foundation, 501 (c) 3 nonprofit. For further information please call Jeanne Peterson, Little Ballet Theatre artistic director, at 503-861-1971.
Young Choreogaphers Showcase 7 p.m. Friday, April 12 Clatsop Community College’s Performing Arts Center 16th Street and Franklin Avenue, Astoria 503-338-2473 www.clatsopcc.edu $10 for adults; $5 seniors and children
Darren Orange works in mixed media, broze sculpture and printmaking. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Five Minutes With... DARREN ORANGE
Born: Grew up in Yakima, Wash., on a family owned apple orchard. Lives now: Been in Astoria for 13 years after graduating Western Washington University. What art mediums do you work in and where do you show your work? I work in mixed media and use nontraditional materials. I combine oil and acrylic paint with photos, tar, shellac, resin. I do bronze sculpture and printmaking too. I’m also working with Astoria Visual Arts in funding and events coordination, and in May I’ll be attending a residency program at nationally renowned Ucross Foundation in Ucross, Wyo. My works can be seen at the Graeter Gallery in Portland and on my website, www .darrenorange.com
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Abigail Zimmerman as the mechanical doll in the Little Ballet Theater's 2012 production of "The Nutcracker." Zimmerman has just been accepted to the three-year accelerated program at the Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle. She has performed in the Young Choreographers concert since she was 10 years old, and now at age 17 she embarks on a new facet of her dance career. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Describe your studio. My studio is a chaotic
wreck showing the signs of torrents of activity not to be bothered by organization. A space littered by obsolescent objects would allude to a neo-luddite captured by the muse of nostalgia. In common English: I collect old stuff and throw it at the floor. What did you want to be when you were young? As a young child I wanted to be a professional fort builder, race car driver, dinosaur hunter and architect. I think I hit the happy medium as an artist. What is a common issue in your work? The documentation of place ... I use iconic, site-specific forms and objects to convey a metaphor. A mark on environment, a footprint in time. More importantly, my work is about where I am and what I know: I’m painting the Northwest, where I am, as it has permeated it-
self like stains on a canvas as my muse in mind. If you had to evacuate your home immediately and could only take one thing, what would it be and why? I’d take my art collection (those that I’ve collected), family photos and my grandfather’s typewriter. What do you like about living on the coast? It’s not the city! 150 paces outside of my door I can be blown down by racing winds, swept away by sneaker waves, wrapped up in fog thicker than gravy, lose all tethers of anxiety at river’s edge, and ... claim to have fallen off the edge of the continent in twitter posts! The natural resources are present – struggling by a forceful hand of man, but they are present. Something to be seen, experienced, and recorded.
Coast Weekend’s new column, Five Minutes With, offers a Q&A with an artist, musician, thespian or writer involved in the local art scene. If you are interested in being featured, contact Coast Weekend Editor Rebecca Sedlak at rsedlak@dailyastorian.com
Women’s Heart Health Initiative Study Astoria & Warrenton April 6th & 7th, 2013, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Warrenton Grade School Missed our January health fair in Astoria? You have another chance to volunteer for an Oregon Health & Science University research study focused on heart disease in women and how to prevent it. Researchers are seeking women between the ages of 20 to 69 who live in Clatsop County. The study requires one visit to a local health fair event. Your participation at the event will take up to two hours. You will be compensated for your time with a $20 gift card. We are offering free childcare and free shuttles to the health fair. This is part of “Let’s Get Healthy!” an organization that partners with interested communities to run fun health fairs where you learn about your own health, like your diet, sleep habits and body fat percentage. You receive feedback based on your results! Available in English and Spanish. To learn more, please contact Sarah Egan, senior research assistant, at 503 494-2947, email hearthealth@ohsu.edu or visit www.ohsuheart.com/womens-study.
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