Beers to Your Health: Astoria Parks ASTORIA — The places and programs that Astoria Parks and Recreation manages are as vast and intriguing as the historic city it’s a part of. “Astoria Parks & Recreation: Past and Future� is the theme for the next Beers to Your Health, Astoria Co-op Grocery’s monthly food and wellness talk 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Fort George Lovell Showroom. The presenters include historian John Goodenberger, former City Planner Rosemary Johnson and Parks and Recreation Director Angela Cosby. The presenters will describe some of the unique history of local parks. Shive-
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Beach Jam will share the stage for several Saturdays while local favorite Shirley SmithYates, who performs under the name Shirley88, will entertain guests Dec. 12. 7KH %XWWHUÂżHOG &RWWDJH located next to the Seaside Museum at 570 Necanicum Drive, will be decorated in Victorian holiday style. Gingerbread Tea is served from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Tickets are available at the door: $3 for those ages 12 and under: $5 for all others. Admission includes a tour of the museum. +RUDFH 6HHO\ %XWWHUÂżHOG
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Volunteer and serve others Lots of local organizations are run on the power of volunteers
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Create a holiday botanical greeting card Dorota Haber-Lehigh to teach class at Seaside Public Library SEASIDE — Do you like to draw? Like the holidays? Why not combine the two and sign up for Seaside Public Library’s Holiday Botanical Greeting Card Class with local artist and illustrator Dorota Haber-Lehigh. Haber-Lehigh’s classes have been so popular that the library is bringing her back for another holiday installment. The workshop will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and is sponsored by the Friends of the Seaside Library. Registration is required; you can sign up at the circulation desk or by phone. All materials will be provided. Botanical illustration is the art of depicting the form, color and details of plant species. These are often printed with a botanical descriptions in books, magazines and other media. Participants in this workshop will create a winter botanical card to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, winter solstice, or the New Year, you can create a card depicting the gifts of nature. Bring a plant, fruit, nut, flower, pine cone, winter berries, or any botanical item that is symbolic to you during the holidays. The greeting cards you make in this class will be a one-of-a-kind delight
for friends and family. Haber-Lehigh received a Bachelor of Arts degree, IURP 3DFLÂżF 8QLYHUVLW\ ZLWK a focus on printmaking and art history. She has designed, illustrated and published the children’s books “ABC of Native Plants of the Coastal PaFLÂżF 1RUWKZHVW´ DQG Âł1DWLYH %HUULHV RI WKH &RDVWDO 3DFLÂżF Northwest. She is currently at work on a book about naWLYH ZLOGĂ€RZHUV 6KH LV DOVR D member of the Oregon Botanical Artists and the Native Plant Society of Oregon. Seaside Public Library is located at 1131 Broadway. For more information call 503738-6742 or visit www.seasidelibrary.org
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VOLUNTEER AND SERVE OTHERS
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hook-ups, hosts perform a variety of duties: clean-up projects, maintenance duties, and on-site supervision. They do everything from simple meet-and-greet of visitors to repairing sites and maintenance. They also participate in helping park rangers organize nature talks and history presentations. “Even when there was nothing going on, we were never bored,” Colbert says. Hosts bring accumulated knowledge from former occupations, such as mechanical expertise and woodworking, something that adds to the camaraderie. “Hosting gave us some of the best memories of our lives,” Colbert says. “If I never had to get mail, I would never have gone home.”
Like many who serve as camp hosts, Carolyn Colbert and her late husband, Dick, of Rockaway Beach, were looking for something meaningful to do with their retirement. After talking to friends who had hosted at Oregon State Parks, they decided to give it a try. “We always loved to camp and loved meeting Volunteer in your people,” Colbert ‘A different community says. kind of energy’ As lifelong OrSitting right along For hosting information at egonians, they felt U.S. Highway 101, Fort Stevens State Park, call that helping new the Seaside Visitors 503-861-3170 visitors experience Bureau gets foot To learn about volunteering Oregon was the bigtraffic year-round, at the Seaside Visitors gest draw of their deranging from steady Bureau, call 503-739-3097 cision. to hectic. With that in mind, Jon Rahl, director To get involved with EVC, of the visitors buthey chose to host visit www.evcnb.org reau, knows the valclose to home at Fort ue of knowledgeable Stevens State Park, a popular destination that can book local volunteers. “They are our campers up to a year ahead of first line of defense,” he says. Rahl adds that not only do voltime. Colbert thinks that bustling energy made it their favorite park unteers greet and assist visitors, at which to host. “We kept coming they perform a variety of staff support tasks, such as pack Seaside back to Fort Stevens,” she says. Volunteer hosts bolster the visitors guides for distribution. “They are always busy doing ranks of Oregon State Parks yearsomething,” Rahl says. “Our volround. In exchange for an RV site and unteers don’t want to just sit, they
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want to keep busy and give back to their community.” The Seaside Visitors Bureau uses about four volunteers during the off-season and six or seven during peak tourist times. Luckily, recruiting and retaining volunteers has never been a problem. Rahl says the bureau maintains a solid core of regular volunteers, and when one moves on to something else, there is always someone willing to take their place. “They really enjoy being around people, and this is a great place for that,” Rahl says. Conversely, Rahl feels that visitors’ experience is enhanced by interacting with volunteers. “They bring a different kind of energy and perspective to our visitors,” he says. “It’s fun for both of them to engage.” Coastal communities like Seaside often rely heavily on volunteers, not only to meet-and-greet visitors, but to carry out largescale annual events, such as Hood to Coast, the nearly 200-mile-long relay event that starts at Mt. Hood and ends in Seaside in late August. Rahl feels that because Seaside isn’t a big city, it’s easier for volunteers to feel invested in where they give their time. “People always step up here when they’re needed,” he says. ³,W¶V D YHU\ UHGHHPLQJ TXDOLW\ ´
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Volunteers are counted on in times of serious need. Such is the case with Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVC), an organization born of necessity following the devastating winter storm of 2007. Since then, EVC’s focus has been on creating a culture of emergency preparedness and resiliency. It’s a lot of work, and the EVC team consists entirely of volunteers.
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Linda Kozlowski, president of EVC, has been amazed at the enthusiastic response. “We have around 200 volunteers from the three towns (Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler),” she says. Volunteers participate in everything from CERT and ham radio training, to setting up emergency shelters and mapping neighborhoods for disaster readiness. “Mapping neighborhoods is working together to take care of each other,” Kozlowski says. “We started with 18 neighborhoods and
now have 130. It’s really energized the communities.” For a relatively small area, Nehalem Bay’s three communities boast a lot of people with a lot of know-how in emergency preparedness. While that is the basis of EVC’s strength, Kozlowski hopes the organization will start finding younger volunteers to gradually take the reins. “We have an aging demographic who can’t do this work forever,” she notes.
Stepping Out
THEATER
Saturday, Dec. 5
Friday, Dec. 4
“Scrooged in Astoria” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www. astorstreetoprycompany.com, $5 to $16. A melodrama adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Story.”. Winter Musical Revue 7 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-5586, $5 to $10, all ages. “Totally Awesome 80s,” presented by Seaside High School, features the Chamber Choir, Jazz Choir and Musical Revue class. “Once Upon A Mattress” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, PG. A delightful musical that puts a new spin on “The Princess and the Pea.”
Saturday, Dec. 5 “Scrooged in Astoria” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www. astorstreetoprycompany.com, $5 to $16. Winter Musical Revue 7 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-5586, $5 to $10, all ages. “Once Upon A Mattress” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, PG.
Sunday, Dec. 6
“The Nutcracker” Ballet 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-8611971, www.maddoxdancers.com, $10 to $50, all ages. The Little Ballet Theater presents the timeless classic and holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” featuring guest artists from the Oregon Ballet Theatre, 75 dancers, a 12-voice choir and a full symphony orchestra.
McDougall 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. McDougall plays folk, Americana and old-time country.
Friday, Dec. 4 David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. David Drury plays jazz guitar.
DJ Sugar PDX Dance Party 10 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, www.twistedfishsteakhouse.com, 21 and older.
Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.
Sunday, Dec. 6
Maggie & the Cats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. Maggie and the Cats play blues, funk and rhythm-n-blues.
“The Nutcracker” Ballet 2 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-861-1971, www. maddoxdancers.com, $10 to $50, all ages.
MUSIC
Thursday, Dec. 3 Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Dallas Williams 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country.
“The Homecoming” 3 p.m., Knappa High School Little Theater, 41535 Old Hwy. 30, Astoria, 503-4586398, $5 to $7, all ages. “The Homecoming” features the Spencer family (known as “The Waltons” on television) who are struggling to survive the Great Depression.
Monday, Dec. 7 “The Homecoming” 7:30 p.m., Knappa High School Little Theater, 41535 Old Hwy. 30, Astoria, 503-4586398, $5 to $7, all ages.
DANCE
Friday, Dec. 4 DJ Sugar PDX Dance Party 10 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, www.twistedfishsteakhouse.com, 21 and older.
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Editor’s Pick: Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country.
Cannon Beach Chorus Christmas Concert 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington, Cannon Beach, 503436-0378, $10. Cannon Beach Chorus performs Schubert’s “Mass in G” and more. Kathryn Claire 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-901-0962, $12. Kathryn Claire performs acoustic folk and Celtic music. Hondo’s Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234, no cover. Musicians, singers and comedians are welcome. Performing Arts Series 7:30 p.m., Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 Nehalem St., Clatskanie, 503-728-3403, $14 to $18, all ages. Well known for her high-energy, Kathy Boyd provides the bass beat and sparkle to her band Phoenix Rising, playing folk, blues and country. James Apollo 5 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. James Apollo 5 plays blues, indie pop, rock-n-roll, soul and country. Mario Carboni & Red Simpson 9 p.m., Pitchwood Inn & Alehouse, 425 3rd St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-5313, $5. Blues and country vocalist Mario Carboni teams up with American country singer Red Simpson.
Saturday, Dec. 5 David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Lindsey Straw 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. Lindsay Straw, folksinger and guitarist, will perform with a selection of traditional Irish and English songs. Kathryn Claire & Don Henson 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., $12.
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MUSIC CONTINUED
Saturday, Dec. 5 (continued)
Hondo’s Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234. Drew Victor 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. With a voice that’s both captivating and moody, f Folk singer songwriter Drew Victor is known as a cross between Sufjan Steven and Jeff Buckley. James Apollo 5 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover.
Sunday, Dec. 6 Richard T. & Friends 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Richard T. and Friends performs a repertoire of blues music. Kitchen Music 1 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422239. Enjoy folk, country and blues by local musicians. Cannon Beach Chorus Christmas Concert 3 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St., Astoria, 503-436-0378, $10, all ages. Evensong 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1222. Hip Hatchet 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Hip Hatchet plays rustic folk songs about loneliness, camaraderie, home and love. Pretty Gritty 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. Pretty Gritty blends country, rock, blues and soul with harmonies and acoustics.
Monday, Dec. 7 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers good burgers and good music. Luke & Kati 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Luke Ydstie and Kati Claborn play folk and country on guitar and banjo.
Tuesday, Dec. 8 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays a mix of jazz standards. Luke & Kati 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover.
Wednesday, Dec. 9 Paul & Margo Dueber 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Paul and Margo Dueber perform folk and Americana from the ’70s and ’80s. The Coconuts 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. The Coconuts play swing, jazz, country, bluegrass and folk. Luke & Kati 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Richard Thomasian 7 p.m., Port of Call Bistro & Bar, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356, no cover. All musicians and styles are welcome to jam.
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MARKETS Thursday, Dec. 3
Kiwanis Tree Sale 3 to 6 p.m., Seaside Outlets parking lot, 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. The Seaside Kiwanis Club’s annual Christmas tree sale is open to Dec. 24 or until sold out. Weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m..
Friday, Dec. 4 Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7171842. The Women’s Auxiliary of the Seaside American Legion hosts its bazaar, offering handcrafted holiday cards, ornaments, baked goods, knitted items and more. Craft & Gift Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Grange, 90475 Hwy. 101, Warrenton, 503-791-3266. This fair offers items from more than 20 vendors. Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. The American Legion Auxiliary’s holiday bazaar includes local crafters with handmade goods, a variety of items for gifts and baked goods. Proceeds support the Wounded Warrior Recovery Battalion and local veterans. Long Beach Grange Indoors Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953, www.longbeachgrange.org. Features home-baked goods, prepared food, woodcrafts, honey, nuts, art and jewelry. Astoria Winter Market 3 to 8 p.m., Pier 11, Astoria, 503-325-1010, www. astoriasundaymarket.com. Up to 40 artisans, craftspeople and jewelers will feature gifts as well as wineries, distillers and food vendors. There will be caroling, a holiday cookie bake off and prizes. Starving Artist Faire 7 to 10 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com. The Starving Artist Faire features original items ranging from artwork in a range of mediums and home décor to jewelry and apparel.
Saturday, Dec. 5 Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ocean Park United Methodist Church, 1202 262nd Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-4177. Find jams, bread and other goodies, a lighted Christmas tree for sale and free coffee. Proceeds benefit the Food-4-Kids backpack program. Alternative Gift Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503368-6874. This market provides a different direction in meaningful holiday giving. Shoppers can make a contribution to a local nonprofit or worldwide project, receive a gift card for each donation to give to someone as a gift made in the recipient’s name.
Christmas Market at the Port 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-2400, www.portofilwaco.com. Local merchants sell fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, fine art and gifts special to the season. Craft & Gift Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Grange, 90475 Hwy. 101, Warrenton, 503-791-3266. Holiday Bazaar and Horse Tack Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pacific County Fairgrounds, 5 Fair Lane, Menlo, Wash., 360-8759300. Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. Long Beach Grange Indoors Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953, www.longbeachgrange.org. Starving Artist Faire 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com. White Clover Grange Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., White Clover Grange, 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503-368-8255. This market emphasizes locally produced gift and food items and a raffle with two prizes: a quilt or a turkey. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Astoria Winter Market 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pier 11, Astoria, 503-325-1010, www.astoriasundaymarket.com.
Sunday, Dec. 6 Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-1842. Craft & Gift Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Grange, 90475 Hwy. 101, Warrenton, 503-791-3266. Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pacific County Fairgrounds, 5 Fair Lane, Menlo, Wash., 360-8759300. Astoria Winter Market 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pier 11, Astoria, 503-325-1010, www.astoriasundaymarket.com. Starving Artist Faire 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www. astorstreetoprycompany.com.
EVENTS
Thursday, Dec. 3 Carousel Open House 5 p.m., Seaside Carousel Mall, 300 Broadway, Seaside, all ages. Event features a treasure hunt, free carousel rides, store specials, food, beverages and entertainment by the Seaside High School Jazz Band.
Bazaar & Chowder Luncheon 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nehalem Bay United Methodist, 36050 10th St., Nehalem, 503368-5612. This long-running bazaar has added Christmas-only tables and continues to offer traditional crafts, jewelry, cookies, candy, jam, silent auction and filled baskets. Eats include clam chowder, soup, pie and beverages.
Ales & Ideas 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, www.clatsopcc.edu, free. Pat Keefe, physics instructor at Clatsop Community College presents “Can Anybody Here Count? Developing an Energy Policy for the United States.” Food and beverage service available at 6 p.m.
Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7171842.
Friday, Dec. 4
Christmas Café & Fair 10 a.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 320 1st Ave., Seaside, 503-738-6791. There will be holiday and handmade crafts, food, homemade soup, bread and pie in the café, a quilt raffle and 50-cent gifts in the kid’s bazaar.
Community Tree Ceremony 6 p.m., Ocean Park Eagles, 1409 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-5106, free, all ages. Community tree-lighting ceremony followed by Santa’s workshop at the Ocean Park Fire Department.
Community Skate Night 5 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3, all ages. Skate rentals available.
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Santa on the River 6 p.m., Robert Bush Memorial Park & Dock, off Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Wash., all ages. Treats, vendors and the arrival of Santa by boat. First Friday Nights 7 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-3252323, www.crmm.org. Live music, games, activities and holiday movie “Scrooged.”
Saturday, Dec. 5
Oyster Feed 5 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, $15. The American Legion’s Oyster Feed includes sides and salad bar. Providence Gala & Auction 5:30 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-7601, www.oregon.providence.org. Be dazzled and delighted at Seaside Providence Foundation’s annual gala dinner and auction, featuring live music by Acústica World Music. Tickets are $100 per guest or $1,000 per table of 10. Lighted Boat Parade 6 p.m., Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-2400, www. portofilwaco.com, all ages. All boats are welcome to parade from the port to Cape Disappointment and back; judging at 5 p.m.
AAUW Party 10 a.m., Mary Blake Playhouse, 1215 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-830-1979. Seaside branch of AAUW’s holiday party.
Parade of Lights 6 p.m., downtown, Raymond, Wash., 360-942-8155. Free soup and rolls at New Life Fellowship and a visit from Santa.
ABATE Holiday Run 10 a.m., Relief Pitcher, 2795 S. Roosevelt, Seaside, 503-325-6932, www.northcoastabate.com, $5 to $15. North Coast ABATE’s holiday run and chili feed benefits area food banks. Run ends at the Astoria Moose Lodge where Pastor Bob serves his famous chili.
Sunday, Dec. 6 Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 p.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. The lighting of the community Christmas tree is followed by caroling.
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Art & Antique Walk 10 a.m., downtown Ocean Park, www.facebook.com/opartandantiques. Explore working art studios and shops, plus enjoy the Festival of Trees.
Gearhart ArtWalk 2 p.m., Gearhart. Celebrate creative art forms during the monthly Gearhart ArtWalk at businesses and galleries . Lamp Lighting Ceremony 4 p.m., Sandpiper Square, 170 N. Hemlock St., 503-436-2618. Visitors are welcome to join the community at Sandpiper Square for a beloved Cannon Beach holiday tradition with treats and refreshments served afterward. Book Signing 5 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, www.beachbooks37. com. Author Bonnie Henderson will sign and discuss her “Day Hiking the Oregon Coast” and “The Wild Edge.” Crab Pot Tree Lighting 5 p.m., Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-2400, www. portofilwaco.com, free, all ages. Celebrate this annual event of lighting the world’s tallest crab pot Christmas tree lighting followed by caroling, refreshments and the world’s shortest fireworks display. First Saturday Art Walk 5 p.m., enjoy original artwork, live music and refreshments during Seaside’s monthly First Saturday Art Walk at local businesses and art galleries. Look for the art walk signs at participating merchants.
YOUTH
Saturday, Dec. 5 Photos with Santa 2 p.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash.
Sunday, Dec. 6 Holidays at the Beach 11 a.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., www.holidayslongbeach. com. Pictures with the Grandmer Mermaid and an arts and crafts project.
Tuesday, Dec. 8 Teen Tuesdays 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org. Fun cookie-decorating event.
CLASSES
Self Care for Pain Free Living 9 a.m. to noon, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-3382402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $20 class fee, $15 supply fee.
Festival of Trees 10 a.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-7601, www.oregon.providence.org, free, all ages. See artistically decorated Christmas trees at Seaside Providence Foundation’s free annual open house.
Holiday Tea 1 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., 503-436-1391. Cozy up for refreshments such as home baked cookies, tea and cider , a quilt drawing and more.
Beers to Your Health Lecture 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-0027, www. astoria.coop, free, all ages. A revealing discussion about the history and future of Astoria parks.
Saturday, Dec. 5
Colors of the Sea Trunk Show 10 a.m., Beach Home Old & New, 2311 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash. Artist Bonnie Lou Cozby and daughter present an ocean gem trunk show featuring artisan jewelry.
Gingerbread Tea 1 p.m., Butterfield Cottage, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, 503-738-7065, www. seasidemuseum.org, $3 to $5, all ages. Events include fresh gingerbread goodies and tea, hot chocolate, cider, live music and a raffle.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Songwriting Workshop 10 a.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-901-0962, www.peninsulaartscenter.org, $20.
First Sunday Family Program 1 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org. “A Very Merri-time” includes decorating a gingerbread boat, hot chocolate and cider, crafts and photos with Santa.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Winter Holiday Centerpieces 10 a.m. to noon, Ilwaco Timberland Library, 158 N. 1st Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-6423908, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Learn to create floral holiday arrangements. Bring a shallow dish and ornaments. Other materials provided. Make it Mosaics 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ocean Park Timberland Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-4184, www.TRL.org, adults and teens. Materials provided or bring your own.
Coastal Writers Critique 10 a.m., PUD Building, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash, 360-642-1221. Discuss and critique works in progress.
Holiday Wreath Making 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623, www.cannonbeach.org. Comes with an instructor, refreshments and holiday music!
Lunch in the Loft Noon, Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, www.beachbooks37. com, $25. Polly Campbell will discuss her newest book “How to Live an Awesome Life.” Cost includes lunch and a signed copy. Reservations required.
Botanical Card Making 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org. Make botanical holiday greeting cards. Registration required.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Book Discussion & Signing Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877, www. TRL.org. Author Robert Michael Pyle will read from his book “Wintergreen: Rambles in a Ravaged Land.” Discussion and book signing to follow.
CCC Career Exploration 5 to 7 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2411, www.clatsopcc.edu/newcareer, free. Identify career paths. Registration required.
Team Trivia Tournament 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org, free, all ages. Trivia tournament nights are informal, fun competitions. Prizes awarded. Haystack Rock Lecture 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. “Perspectives on Ecola Watershed Health.”
Thursday, Dec. 10 Adult Care Workshop 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 204 W. Marine Dr., Astoria, 503-726-5240, www.oregoncarepartners.com.Learn how to care for an aging person. Register online. Pain Education 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 800562-8964, www.providence.org/classes, free. Registration required.
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STARVING ARTIST
FAIRE HEALTHY AT 20 KEEPING THE FAIRE GOING HAS BEEN A COMMUNAL EFFORT
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When the Starving Artist Faire began 20 years ago, Astoria was hardly a hip, bubbling incubator of the arts. “There wasn’t a Sunday Market when we started this faire,” says event founder Judith Niland. “There weren’t arts and crafts places or galleries or any place that covered craft arts. “You would go out on the town and the sidewalks would roll up at 8 at night,” Niland remembers. “There wasn’t that much going on, and trying to make it as a (professional) artist in this town, yeah, it just wouldn’t work.” To address the void, Niland organized the ¿rst Starving Artist Faire at the Astoria Eagles Hall. It was 1996. She says about 30 artists came to exhibit, and the vast majority of them were women. “We just did it because Dec. 4, 5 & 6 it reminded us of who we Astoria Armory, 16th and were,” Niland says. “We Exchange streets thought the chances were 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday we would have a good time, put a little joy in the 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday world, trade, and maybe 11 a.m..-4 p.m. Sunday even make some money.” Niland herself dabbled in myriad mediums, including dolls, clothing and collage. “Whatever struck my fancy that year is what I would do,” she says. Other vendors offered a similar mélange of ceramics, paintings, jewelry and so on. Just about anything was welcome so long as it was handmade. The event offered some artists their ¿rst opportunity to sell or exhibit. “I have one good friend who was a furniture painter,” Niland remembers. “She sold out every piece of furniture she painted in the ¿rst day and people wanted more. She had no idea that would happen, that people wanted her stuff. “It was a nice, safe atmosphere for artists to put their little soul on the line,” Niland adds. “That’s why we did it, too.” The inaugural faire was successful enough to replicate, and the second year Niland brought it under the nonpro¿t umbrella of the Astor Street Opry Company,
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Judith Niland backstage in the dressing room at Astor Street Opry Company.
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Joy Diamond presents printed and rereprinted art.
where she worked as a stage and production manager. The hope was that the faire would not only serve local artists, but act as a fundraiser for the Opry Company. “Last year it brought in about $2,000,” Niland says, “which is a lot for us.” Today Niland is the Opry Company’s managing director. (We spoke backstage before a rehearsal of ‘Scrooged in Astoria,’ which opens Friday — the same weekend as the Starving Artist Faire.) That the faire has lasted two decades is no surprise to Niland, who likens its staying power to that of the Opry Company itself. “There is something about the ASOC,” she says. “We hook in to a loyalty and a tradition. “I really believe areas attract likemindedness and energy,” Niland continues. “This area has always been about people who are little steadfast, they like their tradition and the like, and they come back every year. But it’s always the people around us that tell us: ‘Let’s keep going.’ It’s like an old marriage — they just keep going no matter what.” And indeed, keeping the faire going has been a communal effort. In 2000, Niland handed the reins to Cindy Peake. Peake, who began at the faire selling soap, has shepherded it ever since. That has included a tumultuous dance through several locations, including a stop in Warrenton at Lum’s Auto Center. “If we didn’t have all the support of the venues and the community that comes and looks forward to it every year it wouldn’t go as far as it has,” Peake says. “We’re really fortunate.” This year will be the faire’s second at the Astoria Armory. Despite the shifting venues,
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Laura C. makes jewelry and mixed art.
Ted Messing makes metal art.
¿nding vendors to ¿ll them has never been an issue. Peake expects between 50 and 60 exhibiting artists. There also will be live music, concessions, Santa Claus and a rafÀe. The cost of entry is either $2 or two cans of food. (Purchased tickets bene¿t ASOC can donations go to the Clatsop County Food Bank, and many attendees give both.) “After 20 years it’s very much a tradition,” Peake says. “It’s like a big family gathering. “It’s just real comforting and real
friendly,” she adds. “People like to come and linger and talk. Some of them come to look for certain vendors. They mill about and listen to the music and eat some food and bring the kids to see Santa. It’s a lot of fun. It’s like a three-day party.” But while the party may be Àeeting, the arts and crafts live on. “I have a pillow that I got at the faire 20 years ago,” Niland says. “I still have because it was made so well.”
the arts
VISUAL ARTS • LITERATURE • THEATER • MUSIC & MORE Story by ANDREW TONRY
the holidays to see the evolving work of many other local consignment artists.
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GEARHART — December is here, and festivities are ahead. Do you need new decoration ideas for your home? Are you looking for a special gift for the man in your life? Have you always wanted something for that empty wall or corner in your house? Will you want a hostess gift for your friend? Gearhart ArtWalk merchants are willing and ready to help you ¿nd the perfect item for you or gifts for others. The next Gearhart ArtWalk will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Look for the “Welcome to the SH25(´ Àags indicated participating merchants. By The Way 564 Pacific Way It’s a grand holiday season here at By The Way. Come see new items, enjoy a little wine or hot buttered rum, and bring your wish list. A Great Gallery 576 Pacific Way Susan Thomas, pastel artist and owner of A Great Gallery, will be having her second annual Holiday Party. The gallery will be full of holiday specials to say thank you to customers for support this year. There will be a drawing for four matted prints from her shell series, new winter-themed giclees, and her
first calendar will be available as well as stationery boxes and package embellishments. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and of course chocolate will be served. Gearhart Ironwerks 1368 Pacific Way During art walk, find a holiday sale of hand-forged chef and field knives by John Emmerling at Gearhart Ironwerks. Natural Nook 738 Pacific Way This December, the Natural Nook will feature the photographic art of Peggy Hannan Stein. She’s designed Gearhart Christmas Cards. Stop in over
Pacific Crest Cottage 726 Pacific Way Romancing the Home 3350 U.S. Highway 101 N. Trail’s End Art Association 656 A St. Trail’s End features the creations of Kathy Karbo. Refreshments will be served as the artist greets the public and shares thoughts about her creations during art walk. Karbo graduated from the National Shakespeare Conservatory and has worked as a performing and visual artist for over 35 years. She has experience in basketry, tin smithing, spinning, fibers, puppetry, mosaic and metal arts. In recent years, she has emphasized more personal work such as sculpting books and creating wire vessels. . She has studied at Marylhurst University and the Oregon College of Art and Craft in Portland. Through the Neighborhood Arts Program and Young Audiences, Karbo has worked as an artist and educator for schools, libraries, communities and social service agencies throughout Oregon.
A Great Gallery will have plenty of art by Susan Thomas.
Cougar Ridge Knife Company 3348 U.S. Highway 101 N. The Natural Nook will feature photography by Peggy Hannan Stein.
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Father Christmas is played by Tim Van De Grift.
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Emelia Cameron (left) and Hope Womack in the party scene.
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Nutcracker prince played by Joseph Justice.
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fruit. While marvelous, the beet salad was small and over too quickly. , RUGHUHG WKH +DQJHU 6WHDN FRRNHG to the chef’s liking. “Have him do his thing,â€? I said. “I’m not scared of a little blood.â€? It arrived sliced; the edges were caramelized and sprinkled ZLWK Ă€ DNHV RI VHD VDOW 7KH FHQWHU ZDV WHQGHU DQG UDUH 7KLV ZDV D EHHI WKDW ZDV TXDOLÂż HG DQG WKXV allowed to speak for itself. It came with Brussels sprouts atop a subtle, creamy celery puree. As intended, the side dishes were evocative of the fall season. Like everything I ate at Street 14, the steak wasn’t trying to re-invent the wheel. The goal, rather, was to be perfectly round. The food was matched by the feel. It’s intimate, hip but not radical. Street 14 would be DQ HTXDOO\ Âż QH SODFH WR FDURXVH ZLWK D JURXS and share multiple dishes or have a quiet date. Though the adjacent, essentially private single-tabled room could be a gas, the main dining area still resembles more coffee shop than restaurant, with those damned tall stools and chest-high tables. It must also be mentioned that the attentive service and pristinely prepared food I received came while the Street 14 was relatively empty. Indeed, the word has yet to get out. So for every bit that this is an exhalation it’s also an expectation. Once pressure and monotony set in, here’s hoping Street 14 can remain in the moment.
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Have a merry time at the Astoria Winter Market celebrates the holidays Maritime Museum in Astoria ASTORIA — Join the Columbia River Maritime Museum for its next First Sunday Family Program, “A Verry Merri-time.” The program is 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Barbey Maritime Center. First Sunday Family Programs are a time for fun¿lled family experiences. Get ready for the festivities of the coming season by decorating a gingerbread
boat or ship for the museum’s Astoria Community Sculpture. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cider, and take a picture Zith Santa. Also explore some crafts and activities to make this year a very merry nautical holiday. This First Sunday Family Program is free. The museum is located at 1792 Marine Drive.
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ASTORIA — Astoria Winter Market is a celebration of the holidays featuring up to 40 artisans and craftspeople at Pier the ¿rst tZo Zeekends of December. Festivities include Caroling For Change and a Holiday Cookie Bake-Off. “This is a boutique market and a fun Zay to begin your holiday shopping here in doZntoZn Astoria,” noted director Cyndi Mudge. “We hope people make this part of their holiday tradition.” WineKraft, located on the Zest end of Pier , is already planning special holiday activi-
spirits and funds for the many ZorthZhile nonpro¿ts in our community.” The Holiday Cookie BakeOff takes place the ¿nal Sunday. Special judges — including one of Santa¶s Helpers — Zill choose the top three Zinners. Just bring a plate of your family’s favorite holiday cookie to Pier 11 by noon Sunday, Dec. 13. Each plate should have a minimum of eight cookies. Plating and presentation, as Zell as tasting, Zill be considered during the judging. There Zill be pri]es for Zinners. The Pier 11 building
ties during the market and Inferno Lounge plans on being open special hours throughout both Zeekends. Astoria Winter Market takes place 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, starting Dec. 4 and lasting through Dec. 13. Carol for Change is for people to sing for tips to raise money for their favorite charity. “We hope they stop by Pier 11, but also take their caroling to the streets of Astoria,” added Mudge. “The holidays have alZays been a time for giving and our hope is that the singing raises
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Sing carols and see Ilwaco’s Cannon Beach Chorus Catch Kathryn Claire in Long Beach Crab Pot Christmas Tree lit sings in the season ILWACO, Wash. — Holidays make you crabby? Get into the spirit of the holiday season — Port of Ilwaco style! Join the Ilwaco community in the lighting of the World’s Tallest Crab Pot Christmas Tree at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Sing along to some very “crabby� Christmas carols written by local musician Clint Carter: “Crab pot tree, crab pot tree, with your buoys and
lights, let’s cook up some crab and have Dungeness tonight.� 6WD\ IRU WKH DQQXDO /LJKWHG Boat Parade at 6 p.m. Stroll along the waterfront and visit the local shops for hot chocolate and cookies and for your chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Christmas Market at the Port will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., too, offering arts, crafts, jewelry, holiday gifts and more.
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CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach Chorus, under the direction of Dr. John Buehler, presents its holiday Christmas concert, featuring “Mass in G� by Franz Schubert, plus other holiday songs. The Chorus performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the Cannon Beach Community Church and at 3 p.m. SunGD\ 'HF DW 3HDFH /XWKHUan Church in Astoria. Tickets are $10; 16 and under are free,
and may be purchased in advance at 503-436-0378 or vsbuehler@gmail.com or at the door. The 58-voice Chorus is in its 27th year and welcomes new members, 16 and older each season. The Chorus awards a scholarship to a young vocalist each spring and now participates in music advocacy for public schools. More at www.cannonbeachchorus.org or Facebook.
LONG BEACH, Wash. — No stranger to Peninsula Arts CenWHU DXGLHQFHV ¿GGOHU DQG VLQJer-songwriter Kathryn Claire will come to town once again this weekend. Claire will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and return for a second show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, with percussionist Don Henson. In between her concerts, Claire will lead a songwriting workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday. The cost for the workshop is $20.
as a violinist, guitar player, singer and songwriter. Her solo albums include “Wanderer,â€? “Homespun,â€? “Morning Comes Too Soonâ€? and “Shimmering Blue.â€? Percussionist Don Henson has played various stages with Pink Martini and other venues. The Peninsula Arts Center is DW 3DFLÂżF $YH 1 $GPLVsion $12 at the door or online through Brown Paper Tickets; or call 360-901-0962. Concerts EHQHÂżW WKH /RQJ %HDFK 3HQLQVXla Acoustic Music Foundation.
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ZRRGV IRU D KLNH DQG KH ZLOO WDON about the various ecological niches of all the fungi foraged. Weiss will assist with identifying the fungi. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. $IWHU KLNLQJ SDUWLFLSDQWV ZLOO UHWXUQ WR 1RUWKIRUN IRU PXVKroom presentations by Trappe and Weiss and to examine spores under microscopes. Then, sit down to a fungi feast created by recent “Chopped�
winner farm-to-table chef Stacey Givens of Side Yard Farm in Portland. Givens will prepare a four-course meal paired with wine and beer highlighting the mushrooms collected and local organic farm foods. Trappe is a forest ecologist specializing in mycology, disturbance ecology, nutrient cycling and soil microbiology. This event is limited to 20 SDLG DWWHQGHHV ZLWK WZR ZRUN
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SEASIDE — The Seaside First Saturday Art Walk, celebrating 11 years in 2015, is all about the arts. Visitors walk about, meet artists, sip wine or snag appetizers, view artist demonstrations, listen to an artist talk or enjoy live performances in music. The next art walk is set from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at galleries in the historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside. SunRose Gallery 606 Broadway Find lots of seasonal cheer in SunRose’s December show, “Holiday Happiness.” Patty Thurlby and her whimsical mixed-media art and gifts will be the gallery’s featured artist this month. From Dec. 1 to 24, Thurlby will offer a 20 percent discount on everything from her tabletop trees to her dramatic driftwood hanging lamps. This month, the gallery also features new Christmas ornaments by Astoria “quilted painter” Ronni Harris and Christmas-themed broken china mosaics by SunRose owner and artist Cathy Tippin. Richard T. will round out the night with live jazz music.
about what is happening in local wildlife habitats. He will also share his natural history journal of November images; proceeds will benefit North Coast Land Conservancy. Light refreshments, gifts for all patrons and wine tasting will be offered.
Seaside Coffee House 3 N. Holladay Drive Seaside Coffee House is a welcoming space where art enthusiasts gather, interact and review the art walk experience. The coffee house features art by Morgan Stoller, whose pen and ink work focuses on dramatic and subtle contrasts of light and shadows.
Beach Books 616 Broadway Beach Books features work by the Green Cab Artist Collective, a synergistic alliance of artists, working in diverse mediums from the greater Portland area. The “Cabbies” aim to encourage and inspire one another, share artist techniques and information about the business side of art, and share work with the public. The current group includes Helvi Smith, Jeff Hall, Lisa Griffen, Penny Forrest, Elina Zebergs, Jim Zaleski, Bruce Ulrich, Anne Brown and Christine Martell. Additionally, author Bonnie Henderson will discuss and sign her newest book, a revised edition of her “Day Hiking the Oregon Coast.”
Fairweather House and Gallery 612 Broadway Fairweather hosts an opening reception for “Be Still,” an exhibition featuring musician and Seaside Chamber Ambassador Shirley SmithYates, who will perform holiday songs. An original oil painting by local artist Michael Muldoon will be featured. Also learn the back stories of Seaside art walk hostesses: Kay Kjemhus, Kathy Ferris, Joan Smith and Kathy Bowman will share their stories in creative writing about having an Australian Outback travel adventure, tending a garden that garnered a magazine article, and doing good works for local children and in Africa. At 6 p.m., local nature photographer Neal Maine will speak
T. Anjuli’s Gallery 5 N. Holladay Drive See work by artist and gallery owner Billy Lutz. Born in Flint, Michigan, in 1951, Lutz began painting in oil at age 14. By 1973, his subject matter focused on what lay beneath appearances. Later, this search transformed into painting in spiritual themes, attempting to discern spiritual realities from religious orthodoxies. This month, Lutz offers artwork depicting a winter landscape with two profiled and opposing faces, locking eyes in the knowing, shared information of father and son. “Through the thicket of pussy willows (the collective), the hand of the son connects with that of the child who, in turn, receives the same information,” he says.
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SunRose Gallery offers Christmas-themed broken china mosaics by gallery owner and artist Cathy Tippin.
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A winter landscape by Billy Lutz at T. Anjuli’s.
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Kay Kjemhus, Kathy Ferris, Joan Smith and Kathy Bowman will share stories at Fairweather’s.
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History buffs will discover gems inside the Seaside Historical Society Museum.
A GLIMPSE INSIDE An occasional feature by MATT LOVE
Seaside Historical Society Museum One of the finer pleasures of my roaming literary life is visiting history museums along the Oregon and Washington coasts. They provide priceless resources and edification for writers, teachers and history buffs. Over the years, I’ve performed dozens of presentations promoting my books in these venues, and the dedication of the staff and volunteers of these museums has always impressed me. I count my collaborations with these museums as absolutely essential to my writing and teaching lives. I can now add the Seaside Historical Society Museum to my list and frankly can’t believe it took me this
long to set foot inside this wonderful repository of artifacts and displays about Seaside’s past. I’d driven by the museum multiple times but finally headed in after recently meeting the director, Steve Wright, at a couple of my events. Steve issued a special invitation, and well, I couldn’t pass that up. That’s why I love living in small towns; these kinds of things happen. Steve Wright made it happen with his curiosity about my passion for Oregon history. The museum boasts an informative display of the Clatsop-Nehalem people who inhabited the area before the pioneers. I loved the diorama of Seaside 1899 built
by students from Seaside High School. The old linotype typesetting machine from the Seaside Signal is fascinating. It blows my mind that newspapers all over the country were produced this way for nearly 50 years. Photographs of the Pacific Pier also intrigued me. It was a piece of foolhardy construction built in 1904, right out into the ocean, from the present-day Turnaround. It had Santa Monica Pier written all over it. The Oregon Coast didn’t possess a separate identity yet. The Pacific Pier lasted five years before the waves and storms destroyed it. A unique identity was underway for the Oregon Coast: We’re not Los Angeles. It continues to this day. Admission to the museum costs $3 for an adult. I tried to pay, but Steve wouldn’t take my money. I was his guest. He even agreed to have the museum carry some of my history-themed books. He also wants to roll me into the museum’s new historical series in collaboration with Seaside Brewing, History and Hops. I’m there. The museum is open from 10 a.m to 3 p.m Monday through Saturday and is located at 570 Necanicum Drive in Seaside.
Matt Love lives in Astoria and is the author/editor of 14 books about Oregon. They are available at coastal bookstores and at www.nestuccaspitpress.com
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Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation invites you to be
dazzled and delighted this holiday season! SATURDAY, DEC. 5 COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE FEATURING SANTA CLAUS 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission G Beautiful Christmas trees G Kids’crafts G Cookie decorating
GALA DINNER AND AUCTION Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $100 per guest; $1,000 for table of 10 Entertainment by Acústica World Music
SEASIDE CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER 415 FIRST AVE., SEASIDE, OR 97138 For reservations or more information, please call 503-717-7601 or visit www.ProvidenceFestivalOfTrees.org/Seaside.
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