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May Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love surround you with good health and great joy, now and throughout the coming year. On a stormy December day in 1856, five Sisters of Providence crossed the treacherous waters of the Columbia River Bar to answer a pioneer communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call for help. With dedication to their Mission and good partners, the ministry grew each year. Today, Providence Seaside Hospital and our clinics continue the tradition those Sisters began 160 years ago. During this season of grace, we extend our blessings of faith, hope and love to you and all those who entrust themselves to our care.

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Members exhibit work at LightBox Photographic Ritchie, K.B. Dixon, Jim Congleton, Mickey Anderson, Denise Ross, Kaden Kratzer, Michael Puff, Eleanor Gorman, Chris Bryant, Roger Dorband, Bob Levine, Michael Datoli, Don Frank, Sam Blair, Jody Miller, R.L. Potts, David Lee Myers, Ram Madhavarapu, Rebecca Akporiaye, Lorraine Richey and Brian Kosoff. This community of members has group events at LightBox, and Associate Members meet twice a month for educational nights and print and image critique nights. Contact LightBox with interest in becoming a member to help promote and educate in the photographic arts through exhibits, events

ASTORIA —LightBox Photographic Gallery will host the opening and artists’ reception of the LightBox Members Exhibit from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The annual exhibit celebrates the gallery’s appreciation of its valued members. LightBox members are a community of supporters and photographers from the North Coast and beyond that believe in the mission of the gallery. This annual showcase of members’ work presents a diverse collection. This year the exhibit will include work from: Jonathan Lingel, Ann Kendellen, Rachel Wolf, George Johnson, Ken Hochfeld, Rich Bergeman, John

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George Bailey, played by Ben Ruderman, center, is surrounded by his children, played by, from left, Parker Fergus, Marin Donohue, Hannah Dante and Aeriel Bird, in the Coaster Theatre’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” SUBMITTED PHOTO BY GEORGE VETTER / CANNON-BEACH.NET

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Paper maker

Astoria artist Christine Trexel creates paper from plants

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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

The Coaster Theatre transforms into Bedford Falls this season

DINING

Mouth of the Columbia

MonteAlban connects Oaxacan heritage to the plate

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An untitled work by Roger Dorband.

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“Clan of the Velveteen Rabbit” by Denise Ross.

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Paper maker Astoria artist Christine Trexel creates exquisite books and boxes from plants in her garden

By DWIGHT CASWELL

hristine Trexel opens her door, and I walk into her home. Instantly I’m surrounded by three dogs. They were rescued from the streets of Panama, Trexel tells me. It seems they enjoy getting regular meals but crave the outdoor activity that Astoria’s weather often makes impossible. Trexel is a paper and fiber artist. In her case that means she makes paper and uses it to create remarkable books and boxes. Her work will appear in a show of fiber arts at Astoria’s Imogen Gallery that opens from 5 to 8 p.m. during Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk Dec. 10. As we walk to her studio she tells me that she retired from a career as an occupational therapist and that she and her husband Clark once lived in Australia before retiring to Panama. Hence the dogs. “We lived there for six and a half years,” she tells me. “We liked living out of the country and wanted another adventure.” We arrive at her tidy studio (I say this as one who has seen a lot of artist’s studios), and there I meet one of the cats. He has a regal look about him, as though in another life he was an Egyptian court cat. He clearly runs things here, and he begins to take liberties with

my hand as I attempt to take notes. It was almost 20 years ago that Trexel became interested in bookbinding. “I took a class at Portland Community College, and I loved it,” she says. She continued taking classes at the Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, where she first tried her hand at making paper. “It really opened up my creativity, There’s something very satisfying about making paper.” Trexel’s papermaking took off while she was in Panama, where she found the perfect plant fibers: papyrus (her favorite), torch ginger, heleconia and the trunk of the banana tree. Today she finds her raw materials in her garden: “New Zealand flax, iris, crocosmia, anything that has a long parallel fiber,” she says. She shows me her greenhouse where she soaks the plant fiber and then uses a machine to reduce it to pulp, the basis for her paper. It’s a light, airy space with a few leaks, but one that can be cold during the winter, so she restricts her papermaking to sunny days.

SHE FINDS HER RAW MATERIALS IN HER GARDEN: NEW ZEALAND FLAX, IRIS, CROCOSMIA, ANYTHING THAT HAS A LONG PARALLEL FIBER.

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Christine Trexel uses a machine in her greenhouse to reduce plant fiber from her garden to pulp for paper.

The rest of the time she is creating books and objects from the paper — and what marvels they are. Trexel begins to show me books with various kinds of binding. Crown binding, Coptic binding, section sewn, Japanese stab binding, and even a book in the form of sails for a driftwood boat. The contents of the books might tell a history through pictures and writing, or there might be drawings or geometric designs. Her attention to detail is remarkable. Trexel’s paper boxes show the same exquisite workmanship. She makes elaborate jewelry boxes, but the ones that caught my attention were those stuffed full of things. “House of My Travels” contained mementos of her personal history. Another was a “Repository of Lost Things” for storing the things we lose: a single earring, scrolls rep-

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In her studio, Astoria artist Christine Trexel holds a “Repository of Lost Things” for storing the things we lose: a single earring, scrolls representing lost memories and more. PHOTO BY DWIGHT CASWELL

An imaginary apothecary for a 19th century ship by Christine Trexel.

resenting lost memories and signs for our lost courage, our lost religion. My favorite was a diminutive trunk, an imaginary apothecary for a 19th century ship. It contained fake medicine and books on the diseases and medicine of time, as well as directions for using the box. As I took my leave I wondered what would be in the show at Imogen — she was still working on new creations — but I was certain that they would be small, exquisite treasures. And just in time for Christmas.

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A driftwood boat book with handmade paper sails by Christine Trexel.

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Water Music Festival presents special concert with The Greta Matassa Trio ILWACO, Wash. — The Water Music Society would like to thank the community for its ongoing support of the organization’s musical events during the year — Music in the Gardens, Jazz & Oysters and, of course, the Water Music Festival — by hosting a free Christmas concert from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Inn at Harbour Village, 120 Williams Ave. N.E. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

The inn’s ambiance will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time as you celebrate the spirit and music of the holiday season. Homemade sweet treats and your choice of champagne or hot and cold drinks will be served in the parlor at a no-host bar. Inside the holiday atmosphere of the chapel, attendees will be entertained with jazz renditions of favorite

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Mandolinist Tim Connell, pictured, will perform in concert with guitarist Mike Burdette on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita.

Hear music of Brazil, Bach, Beatles, more Mandolin, guitar concert set Dec. 10 at Hoffman Center

MANZANITA — Internationally recognized mandolin virtuoso Tim Connell will headline a concert of acoustic string music at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Hoffman Center for the Arts. Connell will team up with Mike Burdette on guitar for an evening of what he describes as “Brazil, Bach, Beatles and more.” Connell is well known to acoustic music fans as a top-tier mandolinist, touring internationally with Mike Marshall’s Ger Mandolin Orchestra and several of his own projects, including Mando Planet and Stumptown Swing. In addition to his solo repertoire, he frequently performs with Burdette as the duo Rio Con Brio. A graduate of the New England Conservatory of

TIM CONNELL 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 Hoffman Center for the Arts 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita $20 Music with over 20 years of professional performance experience, Connell is regarded as one of the top North American interpreters of the Brazilian choro style on the mandolin. He has also developed his own unique voice for the instrument, described in a recent Mandolin Magazine cover story as “fiery and energetic, soulful and evocative.” Admission will be $20 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com. The Hoffman Center is located at 594 Laneda Ave.

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holiday tunes performed by The Greta Matassa Trio. Seattle jazz vocalist Greta Matassa is one of the most talented singers working in jazz today and has been voted Northwest Vocalist of the Year by Earshot Jazz seven times in the past 15 years. In 2014, she was honored with a lifetime achievement award and inducted into the Earshot Jazz Hall of Fame. As with all Water Music Society events, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ilwaco High School music department. These funds assist students by furthering their musical education and

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Greta Matassa will perform Dec. 11 at the Inn at Harbour Village.

DR. LOVE

The Pacific Northwest’s Premier KISS Tribute Band DR LOVE are coming to the coast!!! After Dr Love is done with there show get ready for a heavy dose of 80s rock with the band “1984” Onstage picture with the band before the show starts autographed picture of the band made out to you! And during the bands perfomance of ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE you will be called to join the band ONSTAGE and sing backing vocals with the band!!

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Celebrate the season of giving with Gifts That Make a Difference ASTORIA — Donating to or purchasing from a local nonprofit is a gift that makes a difference for the community. Donating in the name of someone else is an extra special gift, one that touches the heart of the person honored as well as the lives of friends, family, neighbors and strangers on the coast. From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Liberty Theatre, volunteers from 30 nonprofits from Cannon Beach to Long Beach will exhibit information at Gifts That Make a Difference — information on animal rescue and care, art and music and theater, reading and advocacy programs for kids, community emergency services, healthy local food, meals and shelter for women and the homeless, higher education, timebanking, community radio, hospice, and the coast’s scenic, cultural and historic landmarks. Donors make contributions to individual nonprofits at their tables or contrib-

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Nancy Magathan and Barbara Crass of Lower Columbia Hospice visit a Northern saw-whet owl from the Wildlife Center of the North Coast at Gifts That Make a Difference.

ute to multiple groups at checkout, using cash, credit or debit, or check. CASA, Wildlife Center of the North Coast, and the Astoria Warming Center will also accept “in-kind” donations. (See sidebar.) For the strictly tangible-minded, groups offer ornaments, performance

“A Holiday Celebration” Portland Gay Men’s Chorus

Sunday December 18 3pm Astoria High School 1001 W. Marine Drive

Tickets at the door: $15

Proceeds Benefit Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center For more information: www.NorthCoastChorale.org

tickets, books, T-shirts and other items related to their work. Gifts That Make a Difference began in 2006, part of a growing trend toward holiday shopping that’s local and stress-free. While many alternative fairs throughout the U.S. feature local crafts, others focus on projects for

WISH LISTS Astoria Warming Center: New men’s underwear, warm jackets, rain gear. CASA: Children’s books in new or very good condition, particularly those with firm covers. Wildlife Center of the North Coast: Costco or Home Depot gift cards, Costco-brand Nitrile exam gloves (size medium), Clorox bleach and disinfecting wipes, Simple Green concentrate, garbage bags, concentrated laundry detergent, heavy duty scrubbing sponges and scouring pads, first class stamps. poor countries. Founder Caren Black wanted an event to benefit the local community. “I wasn’t sure how many nonprofits there were here. When I began looking them up, I was astounded to find over a hundred,” she says. “These organizations are supporting our local communities every day of the year. What better way to refocus our holiday experience around local, meaningful giving than to support them?” All proceeds raised at Gifts That Make a Difference go directly into local community programs. But, Black says groups participate as much for the networking opportunities as the funds raised. “Everyone gets to talk

with donors directly, unlike an envelope in the mail. And volunteers get to exchange information and ideas with their peers in other organizations,” Black says. “It’s a beautiful holiday party that benefits everyone.” One of those groups is Clatsop CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which trains community volunteers to stand up for abused and neglected children. CASA’s advocacy helps ensure that these children have the best possible chance for a safer, more secure home life. CASA has participated since Gifts That Make a Difference’s inception in 2006. Executive Director Julia Mabry says, “This event is unique. It truly embodies the spirit of giving that is so often lost in the holiday season. Where else can you shop for gifts that build a better community?” Georgina Jones, director of The Healing Circle / Victory Over Child Abuse camps, leads another nonprofit that has participated every year because, “Gifts that make a difference is a great way for the community to see our nonprofit and others as a way to give differently. It allows us to talk to people who may not have known about our program prior. Most importantly it allows one to donate in honor of someone and have that money be utilized for healing of children in our community — now, that’s a gift.” Adopt an owl for someone? Wildlife Center of the

North Coast founder Sharnelle Fee began bringing one of the smallest of their rescued wildlife to the fair in its first year and then-apprentice Josh Saranpaa soon took over this duty. Now the director, Saranpaa notes, “I really like the gifts fair because of the collaboration and partnership with other nonprofits, and it’s a great opportunity to connect with people in our community.” That is, if he can tear the people away from the owl accompanying him. Admission is free. Enter through the Liberty Theatre’s main lobby on Commercial Street. There are complimentary refreshments and local musicians including Larkin Stentz on flute and hammered dulcimer, members of Swing Cats of Astoria, and a surprise visit from a choir of carolers, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus. Special guests Luke Ydstie and Kati Claborn of Blind Pilot will perform from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guests who make donations will enter drawings for free gifts from sponsors: Columbia River Coffee, dinners at the Uptown Café, and a basket of seafood from Bornstein Seafood. Donors giving $100 or more could win a spa getaway at Cannery Pier Hotel or a handmade quilt by local artist Laurie Caplan. Other business sponsors include Blue Scorcher Bakery Café, Columbia Bank, Englund Marine and Thrivent Financial. Refreshments will be provided by Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro, Baked Alaska, Bridgewater Bistro, and 3 Cups Coffee House. Three community nonprofits serve as organizing hosts — Lower Columbia TimeBank, Liberty Theatre and United Way Clatsop County — and more than two dozen volunteers work together to bring the event to the coast. For more information, visit www.GiftsThatMakeaDifference or call 503-325-6886.

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Watch stop-motion animated film with live band Salty Talks delves into Cab for Cutie) while the KALA hosts Seattle fueled by hallucinations the world of pollinators of political conspiracy and live theatrical version has a filmmaker Clyde Peterson Dec. 11

ASTORIA — KALA will present a screening of “Torrey Pines,” a stop-motion animated feature film by director Clyde Petersen, with a live score performed by Peterson’s band Your Heart Breaks, on Sunday, Dec. 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome with I.D. KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive. “Torrey Pines” is a stop-motion animated feature film. Based on a true story, the film is a queer punk coming-of-age tale, taking place in Southern California in the early 1990s. Raised by a schizophrenic single mother, Petersen’s life story unfolds in a series of baffling and hallucinated events. With a mother

family dysfunction, 12-yearold Petersen is taken on a cross-country adventure that will forever alter the family as they know it. Just south of Del Mar, California, is Torrey Pines beach and state park. As a child, Peterson lived several blocks from Torrey Pines and spent time there often boogie boarding, throwing rocks at train cars and counting pelicans. Handmade, textured and full of life, every object in the film was individually constructed and hand-painted by a team of seven interns in a small basement studio in Seattle. The film is unique in that it has no dialogue and is driven by visual storytelling and original music. “This film is for queer punks, trans youth and people who struggle with mental health issues in their lives. It’s for people who grew up without much money and used their imaginations to

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Director Clyde Petersen will present his stop-motion animated feature film “Torrey Pines” at KALA on Dec. 11.

escape and find safe spaces. It’s about being transgender, before you could look that word up on the internet and find others like you,” says Peterson. “Torrey Pines” is both a feature film and a touring theatrical show. The film has a soundtrack produced by Chris Walla, (Tegan and Sara, Decemberists, Death

score, which debuted in October at Seattle’s Queer Film Festival TWIST, performed by the band Your Heart Breaks and special guests, including Kimya Dawson, Lori Goldston, The Beaconettes, Corey J. Brewer, Chris Looney and Art Petersen. Petersen is a Seattle-based artist working in film, animation, music, installation and spectacle. He is a member of the transgender and queer communities in Seattle. His work has been featured around the world at the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, SXSW, the Henry Art Gallery, the Walker Art Gallery, Bumbershoot Arts Festival, Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, and many more. His clients include The Thermals, Kimya Dawson, Laura Veirs, Minor Alps, Quasi, Deerhoof, Sean Nelson, The Portland Cello Project and Thao with the Get Down Stay Down to name a few.

Richard Rowland to discuss the creative journey Nature Matters talk to focus on natural materials Dec. 8 ASTORIA — At the next Nature Matters event, local ceramics artist and Clatsop Community College instructor Richard Rowland will give the talk “Cultural Landscapes: Collaborative Conversations with the Natural World.” The free presentation is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom. Rowland will discuss the universal and specific cultural contexts of some of the natural materials and forms he uses to create ceramic art. His focus will be on demonstrating ways we can

discover our thoughts and intentions in an unfamiliar and sometimes seemingly familiar environment. He’ll explore questions including: How do these intentions manifest into ceremony, inspiration, responsibility, reflection, justice and transformation? How do certain materials become symbolically embedded in a spiritual life or help us claim our identity/ cultural heritage? How and why do natural materials have the power to reconnect us to a place and bring into being our lost memories and imagination? Rowland will also share images of his creative journey that are rooted in these questions and his ancestral relationships to the natural world.

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CCC art instructor Richard Rowland will talk about the creative journey and using natural materials at the next Nature Matters event Dec. 8.

Rowland, an Astoria-based artist, has shown his artwork around the world including in Tasmania and New Zealand. He has been

an art instructor at Clatsop Community College since 2001. He specializes in creating ceramics using an anagama woodfired kiln and incorporating local materials into his work. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for those wanting to purchase dinner or beverages before the event. Nature Matters, a lively conversation about the intersection of nature and culture, takes place on the second Thursday of each month from October through May. Nature Matters is hosted by Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in partnership with the North Coast Watershed Association, the Lewis & Clark National Park Association, and the Fort George Brewery.

Julie Tennis to talk about native bees, how to cultivate a bee-friendly yard ILWACO, Wash. — Pollinators play an important role for a healthy ecosystem. Learn more about bees at the next Salty Talks free community lecture, “There’s a Buzz Going Around: Let’s Keep it That Way,” by naturalist, writer and beekeeper Julie Tennis. The talk is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the upstairs pub at Salt Hotel & Pub, located at 147 Howerton Ave. The event is free to the public. Come discover the steps to cultivate a pollinator-friendly yard, and practice skills for making your environment friendly to bees. Salty Talks presenter Tennis has kept bees since 2008 and is passionate about helping native bees in the local area. For Tennis, the route to appreciating native bees

came through her work with honeybees as a beekeeper, and she strives to find a balance between the two, recognizing the importance that each population brings to the local ecosystem. Tennis, business owner of BeeMentor.com and Bee Haven Apiaries, has multiple colonies from Astoria to Skamokawa, Washington. Topics of the evening will range from the background of native bees, describing differences in bee species living in the Long Beach area, and how human intervention can play an important role to help these pollinators survive and prosper. Salty Talks are in partnership with the Salt Hotel & Pub, Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Lewis and Clark National Historical Park with support from Friends of Columbia River Gateway and the Port of Ilwaco.

The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents

Nov. 18 - Dec. 23, 2016 Tickets $20 or $15 Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows at 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Clark Family Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR

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The Columbia River Symphony will perform Dec. 10 with Warrenton student choirs.

Columbia River Symphony to perform ASTORIA — The Columbia River Symphony will present the family-friendly concert “Holiday Harmonies” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Liberty Theater. The symphony will perform with the Warrenton High/Middle school choirs. All three ensembles will celebrate the holidays with symphonic and choral music and a surprise visit from Santa. This will mark a return to holiday music from CRS for the first time in over four years, as well as the first collaboration between the symphony and any choir. This concert is free, but donations are welcome. Refreshments will be provided during intermission. Bring

your camera; photo opportunities with Santa will be available in the lobby during intermission and after the program. Free candy canes will also be handed out. Musical selections will include: Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival,” a 10-minute spectacular on themes from the movie “Frozen,” variations on “Auld Lang Syne” titled “Sayonara,” and “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Jingle Bells” and “The Polar Express” all performed with the choirs. Choir pieces include: “The Holly and the Ivy,” “Tell It On the Mountain,” “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch,” and a solo piece with piano titled “Flying

in the Air” based on the holiday cartoon classic “The Snowman.” Many more musical surprises await, as well as a finale sing-along. Led by conductor Cory Pederson, Columbia River Symphony is an all-volunteer, nonprofit performing arts group. Its mission is to provide quality musical entertainment, to increase visibility of performers’ talents, and to serve a leadership role while promoting cultural enrichment. For those interested in performing, assisting with projects or becoming a member of the CRS board, visit www.columbiariversymphony.org or email crsmusicians@gmail.com

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ASTORIA — Downtown merchants and galleries will hold Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Meet artists and mingle with art lovers while enjoying refreshments and new exhibits. Some locations are open earlier or later.

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1. Imogen Gallery 240 11th St. Imogen hosts a diverse invitational exhibition exploring fiber arts. Color, texture and composition form the backbone of this collection, including a selection of hand-hooked rugs by Roxy Applegate, wall-hung and free-standing paper art by Lâm Quãng and Kestrel Gates of HiiH Lights, nuno felted scarves and wraps by Julie Kern Smith, felted wool sculpture by Kristy Kun, and handbound book art by Christine Trexel. 2. RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial St. RiverSea Gallery hosts the solo show “Looking Both Ways” by Astoria artist Roger McKay. The show combines a select retrospective of his work over several decades along with new pieces, including work in watercolor, oil painting, wood carving and mixed-media dioramas. Showing in the Alcove is “Astoria Mystery Tour,” a two-person show featuring charismatic aspects of Astoria through the lens of photographers Jody Miller and Donna Lee Rollins. Miller’s atmospheric color photographs portray both wellknown sights and unusual views. Rollins presents a series of photos taken with a pin-hole camera. 3. Old Town Framing Co. 1287 Commercial St. Come to a fundraiser for the Astoria Ferry, Tourist No. 2. Stop by for snacks and a silent auction of ferry imagery as well as Astoria Ferry swag including hats and T-shirts. Dulcye Taylor, Cindy Price and Andrea Larson Perez along with others from the ferry’s board will be ashore to share about the ferry and how you can help reach the goal of having the ferry on

the mighty Columbia next year. 4. Tempo Gallery 1271 Commercial St. Tempo Gallery will feature a 2017 calendar of artwork by its six artist members: Phyllis Taylor, Carol Smith, Thron Riggs, Edward Peterson, Alexander Myers and Vicki Baker. The original artwork on the calendar cover is in the gallery’s front window. Refreshments will be served. Birds of a Feather will perform live music. 5. Sea Gypsy Gifts 1001 Commercial Stop by for holiday gift ideas and good cheer. 6. Astoria Art Loft 106 Third St. North Coast artist Susan Bish will be featured from 3 to 6 p.m. Bish paints in nearly all media including oil, watercolor, acrylic and collage. Her work is marked by vibrant colors, appealing designs, humor and compassion. While she paints all subject matter in her studio, she especially enjoys plein air painting. “Art comes from within. If you channel your innermost emotions and feelings into your art, your painting will be successful and memorable,” she says. Her exhibit will remain on view

21. KALA 1017 Marine Drive KALA presents a collaborative series between printmaker Stirling Gorsuch and collage artist Sid Deluca. An ongoing process, this first series of work was created during an artist residency at the Sou’Wester Lodge in Seaview, Washington. This remote locale gave the artists ample space to carefully piece work together. Gorsuch created several monotype flats as starting points, and Deluca brought an array of vintage collage media. The separate forms of media engaged in a dance of abstract textures, color fields and representational forms. Through give and take, the images became records of two artistic intents compressed into snap-shots of people and places that never were.

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7. Luminari Arts 1133 Commercial St. Luminari Arts celebrates the season of light with artwork from four local artists. Long time Astorian Judith Niland shares her upcycled windchimes. Working with hand-colored plastic and branches from her yard, Niland creates fantastical pieces reminiscent of Chihuli but with her own take on color and dimension. Sage McClellan, from Washington, debuts her handworked hangings, which feature found seaglass, shells, antlers and beads. Seaside favorite Patty Thurlby delights with her upcycled lamps, incorporating glass, driftwood, wire and beads. J. Griffin, of Astoria, presents handmade crystal ornaments, rain chains and a new collection of sterling silver chain mail jewelry. Enjoy live music.

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“Camellia,” a mixed-media work by Sid Deluca and Stirling Gorsuch at KALA.

“Churro Rousing” by Kirsty Kun at Imogen Gallery.

“Yearning” by Vicki Baker at Tempo Gallery.

An untitled sea life wood burning by AVA artist-in-residence Katie George. “Organic Festival” by Roxy Applegate at Imogen Gallery.

Learn about the Astoria Ferry “Corner Coffee” by Jody Miller at Old Town Framing during “Astoria House 1985” by Rogat RiverSea Gallery. art walk. er McKay at RiverSea Gallery.

Continued from Pg. 8 8. Forsythea 1124 Commercial St. Stop by Forsythea for a cup of good cheer and to see a selection of local and regional artisan gifts, including alder boxes by Michael Parker, Korean-style papier-mache lamps, and Astoria’s own Sweater Head hats. 9. Finn Ware 1116 Commercial St. Finn Ware brings Scandinavian holiday traditions to you. 10. AVA a-i-r Studio 1170 Commercial St. Astoria Visual Arts artist-in-residence Katie George will showcase wood burnings on Sitka spruce and 3D burnings on gourds, along with new watercolor paintings.

11. The Art Stall 77 11th St. Come see hand-painted ornaments on display and for sale, and enjoy refreshments. 12. AVA a-i-r Studio 80 11th St. (upstairs) Astoria Visual Arts artist-in-residence Terry Robinett will show recent paintings and mixed-media pieces and papier-mache sculpture. 20. Astoria Fiber Arts 1296 Duane St. The Astoria Fiber Arts Studio hosts its Bizarre Bazaar: a show and sale of one-of-a-kind garments. Find holiday gifts among the hand-dyed or embellished clothing in a range of women’s sizes, some men’s and children’s wear. Enjoy the creativity of upcycled clothing.

A painting by Susan Bish at Astoria Art Loft.

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13. In the Boudoir 1004 Commercial St. Envelop your senses with fine linens, lotions, soaps and home decor. 14. Cargo 240 11th St. Cargo is stuffed to the rafters with holiday ideas, stocking stuffers, gifts, ornaments, jewelry and more. 15. Holly McHone Jewelers 1150 Commercial St. Holly McHone Jewelers creates custom jewelry. Create something new with your own gemstone, or find out how Holly can be your personal shopper in Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world. Refreshments will be served. 16. Maiden Astoria 255 14th St.

Find upcycled windchimes and lamps at Luminari Arts.

Stop by Maiden Astoria on your art walk crawl and enjoy a treat.

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17. Museum of Whimsy 1215 Duane St. The Museum of Whimsy will be showing whimsical, playful, fanciful and odd curiosities dating from the 1800s through today. Admission is free during art walk only. 18. WineKraft 80 10th St. WineKraft features art by six local artists. Hear music by Randy Weese & Friends at 7 p.m. 19. Prana Wellness Center 1428 Commercial St. View paintings by Astoria artist Kari Young. Enjoy snacks, libations and 10 percent off all gift certificates.

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t’s a holiday weekend in Cannon Beach. Lights, shop windows, meanderers, a marquee, the box office, then the theater doors and a crowd inside. Guffman’s here. It’s a sold out show. It’s a wonderful life. Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge, though, are elsewhere at Christmas Eve this season. The Coaster Theater has become Bedford Falls. “We’ve toyed with bringing ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ to the Coaster for many years,” says Jenni Tronier, the Coaster Theatre’s marketing and operations director. “Our review committee decided this year to present an alternative to the Coaster’s traditional holiday Dickens play.” “A Christmas Carol” will return to the Coaster in 2017. In the meantime, important similarities unite the two popular holiday plays: An angel leads troubled men from the precipice of death, through the consequences of their lives, from revelation to epiphany, just in time for them, with rekindled joyfulness, to save themselves and others. Of course, similarities between Ebenezer Scrooge and George Bailey just about end there. George Bailey, a restless, adventurous spirit who suddenly inherits the weighty responsibilities of his family’s business, Bailey Bros. Building and Loan, settles into the long slog of small town life. The town quietly and happily prospers. But George Bailey’s scroogey business rival, Mr. Potter — who could use a visit by an angel himself — lucks into an opportunity to ruin Bailey and the Building and Loan. When the play opens, despairing at the futility of his unremarkable life, George Bailey is about to leap from a bridge. Maybe his life insurance will save the family bank. Maybe it would have been better if he’d never been born. The original film, 70 years old this season, is an elaborate adaptation of a brief, unpublished holiday story written a few years earlier by Philip Van Doren Stern, an accomplished Civil War historian, editor and novelist who was inspired by Dickens’ tale. He printed 200 copies of his own story, “The Greatest Gift,” and sent them as Christmas cards. Hollywood, though, found the story. There it suffered several failed attempts to turn it into a suitable screenplay until director Frank Capra and his Liberty Films production writers salvaged it and created “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring Jimmy Stewart in 1946.

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George Bailey, played by Ben Ruderman, right, uses his honeymoon savings to lend financial support to townsfolk at the Building and Loan during a run on the bank.

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George Bailey, played by Ben Ruderman, right, finds love with Mary Hatch, played by Emily Dante in “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

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George Bailey, played by Ben Ruderman, right, learns that his youngest daughter Zuzu, played by Aeriel Bird, isn’t feeling well, as his wife, Mary, played by Emily Dante, and other children look on.

Continued from Pg. 10 Adaptations for radio and theater, including a musical version, have followed in subsequent decades. James W. Rogers’s version at the Coaster — “a faithful adaptation of the 1946 classic film,” reads the billing — will probably be enjoyed best by those who’ve loved the film and who will appreciate the play’s many nods to scenes necessarily altered or eliminated for theater. The actors’ challenge, especially for Ben Ruderman who plays George Bailey, is to create fresh characters in a play that reminds its audience of the film whenever it can. To avoid playing Jimmy Stewart playing George Bailey, Ruderman tries to explore, he explains, “an alternate Bedford Falls, an alternate George Bailey.” “‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is one of my favorite films. I watch it probably five times

a year, but I haven’t seen it since I got the part,” he says. “I don’t want to simply impersonate Jimmy Stewart.” If you ask, though, off-stage Ruderman can do a killer Jimmy Stewart imitation. Directed by Astoria’s Sheila Shaffer, the production features a cast of 20 gathered from the length of our coastal community, from Long Beach to Tillamook, including Emily Dante as Mary Hatch-Bailey, Slab Slabinsky as Angel Second Class Clarence Odbody, David Sweeney as Uncle Billy and Donald Conner as Henry Potter. “It’s a Wonderful Life” opened in November and will continue to run at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16 and 17; 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, then 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 22 and 23. . Contact the Coaster Theatre box ofﬁce online or at 503-436-1242 for tickets.

Angel Second Class Clarence Odbody, played by Slab Slabinski, left, works to show George Bailey, played by Ben Ruderman, that he has lived a wonderful life.

Rich businessman Henry Potter, played by Donald Conner, left, would take over Bedford Falls if it wasn’t for the hard work of George Bailey, played by Ben Ruderman, right, and his Building and Loan business.

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Christmas Market 10 a.m., Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360642-2400. Shop for fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, fine art and gifts.

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Business After Hours 5:30 p.m., The Cellar on 10th, 1004 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-3256311, free. Sponsored by Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours provides a social networking opportunity for business owners to meet and mingle. “A Christmas Carol” 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $15. The Liberty Theater presents a Reader’s Theater performance of “A Christmas Carol” with Seneschal Incavo, Dida DeAngelis and Mark Barsekian.

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Nature Matters 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503861-4443. Guest speaker Richard Rowland will give a presentation on “Cultural Landscapes: Collaborative Conversations with the Natural World.”

Holiday Gift Fair 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tolovana Arts Colony, 3779 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 541215-4445. This holiday gift fair is a pop-up art show and craft bazaar featuring locally made items from jewelry to paintings, clothing and soap.

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Pictures with Santa 11 a.m., Seaside Outlets, 1111 Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-717-1603. Bring the whole family, kids too, to get a holiday picture taken with Santa.

Friday, Dec. 9 CCC Spoken Word 2 p.m., CCC Dora Badollet Library, 1653 Jerome Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2462. Performances of acoustic music, poetry readings, short stories and other types of spoken word. Holiday Gift Fair 6 p.m., Tolovana Arts Colony, 3779 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 541-215-4445. This holiday gift fair is a pop-up art show and

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craft bazaar featuring locally made items from jewelry to paintings, clothing and soap. “All I Really Need” 7 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 8th St., Raymond, Wash., 360-934-5569, $5-10. A play-within-a-play, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” takes a look at theater where bad plays teach comedic lessons.

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“Dear Santa” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, $10-15. “Dear Santa” sheds light on the mysteries surrounding Santa Claus. “Scrooged in Astoria” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5-16. “Scrooged in Astoria” is an adaptation

of Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” with Scandinavian traditions. “It’s A Wonderful Life” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $15-20. “It’s A Wonderful Life” is the classic holiday story of the celebration of life, values and ideals, and how one person can have an impact on the life of others.

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7 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-1637. Encore Dance Studio presents its holiday toy drive and showcase, featuring performances in lyrical, ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop; all donated toys go to The Wishing Tree.

Holidays at the Jetty Noon to 4 p.m., North Jetty Brewing, 4200 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4234. North Jetty Brewing will host its annual Holidays with Santa arriving at 1 p.m. for photos, includes catered pastries, condiments, beer pairings and tastings. Christmas Party 1 p.m., Peninsula Moose Lodge, 25915 U St., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-4715. Children of all ages can visit with Santa, sing-a-long to holiday

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115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3446, all ages. There will be a reception for the continuation of the exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

Author Reading 5:30 p.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery Café, 1493 Duane St., Astoria, free. Writer and illustrator Heather Douglas, author of “Creosote and Rain” will be featured, followed by book sales and signings. music, enter door prizes and enjoy refreshments. Gingerbread Tea 1 to 4 p.m., Butterfield Cottage, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, 503-738-7065, $3 to $5, all ages. The Seaside Museum will host its annual holiday Gingerbread Tea with homemade gingerbread, hot cider, hot cocoa or tea, raffles and live music.

family, $5 suggested donation. Consignment Auction 5 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6424953. Preview auction items from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit the website for drop-off information. Megler Reception 5 p.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum,

Astoria Art Walk 5 to 8 p.m., celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refreshments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Look for the colorful pinwheels at participating merchants. Artist Reception 6 to 9 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0238. LightBox will host an artists’ reception in appreciation of its members, display-

Holiday Celebration 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-3311, free, all ages. Longtime children’s holiday favorite featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, cookies and punch. Pictures with Santa 1 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, all ages. Don’t miss out on this special photo op with Santa Claus and fun for the whole

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Noon to 4 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-6886. This festive event returns where the public can donate in the names of friends and family. Gifts That Make A Difference provides showcasing, networking and fundraising for nonprofits.

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ing their work in an annual showcase of the group’s diverse collection. “All I Really Need” 7 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 8th St., Raymond, Wash., 360934-5569, $5-10. A play-within-a-play, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” takes a look at theater where bad plays teach comedic lessons. “Dear Santa” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, $10-15. “Dear Santa” sheds light on the mysteries surrounding Santa Claus. “Scrooged in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-3256104, $5-16. “Scrooged in Astoria” is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” with Scandinavian traditions. “It’s A Wonderful Life” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-1242, $15-20. “It’s A Wonderful Life” is the classic holiday story of the celebration of life, values and ideals, and how one person can have an impact on the life of others.

Holiday Gift Fair

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tolovana Arts Colony, 3779 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 541215-4445. This holiday gift fair is a pop-up art show and craft bazaar featuring locally made items from jewelry to paintings, clothing and soap. Pictures with Santa 11 a.m., Seaside Outlets, 1111 Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-717-1603. Bring the whole family to get a holiday picture with Santa.

St., Astoria, 503325-6104, $5 to $16. “Scrooged in Astoria” is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” with Scandinavian traditions.

“All I Really Need” 2 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 8th St., Raymond, Wash., 360934-5569, $5-10. A play-within-a-play, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” takes a look at theater where bad plays teach comedic lessons.

Mousetrap Auditions 6 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-1242. Coaster will cast eight roles for men and women, ages 20s to 70s for its next play “The Mousetrap;” be prepared to read from preselected scenes. Repeats Monday at 6 p.m.

“Dear Santa” 2 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, $10-15. “Dear Santa” sheds light on the mysteries surrounding Santa Claus. “Scrooged in Astoria” 2 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond

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Sou’Wester Garden Club 10 a.m., Butterfield Cottage, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside. December’s meeting will be a potluck lunch with dessert; membership is open; dues are $15 annually. Pictures with Santa 4 p.m., Seaside Outlets, 1111 Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-717-1603. Bring the whole family to get a holiday picture with Santa.

“A Christmas Carol” 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, $15. A Readers Theater performance of “A Christmas Carol.” HRAP Lecture Series 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391. Haystack Rock lecture series presents “The Oregon Beach Bill: 50 Years” with Neal Maine.

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Film Screening 7:30 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $10. Director Clyde Peterson will present his autobiographical screening of the stop-motion, animated feature film “Torrey Pines” accompanied by a live band.

Thursday, Dec. 15 Senior Craft Fair 10:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Ave. A, Seaside, 503-738-9323, $3-6.75. Local artisans highlight their talents during the third Thursday Craft Fair. “A Christmas Carol” 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, $15. A Read-

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er’s Theater performance of “A Christmas Carol.” Author Reading 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7386742. Carolyn Wood, author of “Tough Girl: An Olympian’s Journey” will share her memoir.

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MonteAlban connects Oaxacan heritage to the plate Review and photos by MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA

MONTEALBAN Rating:  2975 Marine Drive, Astoria PHONE: 503-741-3013 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday PRICE: $ – Entrées range from $10 to $16 VEGETARIAN/VEGAN OPTIONS: A few vegetarian pockets to be found SERVICE: Adequate DRINKS: Cocktails, Mexican soda

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’ve squawked about menus a lot lately — particularly those at some Mexican restaurants. You know the ones: They’re pages long and vastly overstuffed with sometimes hundreds of similar dishes. It’s in that same vein that I want to praise MonteAlban — as much for what the Mexican restaurant offers as for what it doesn’t. What the Astoria restaurant mercifully avoids is that familiar deluge. There are no combo meals or hard-shell tacos. There aren’t even burritos (save one for breakfast). The dinner menu carries just 14 entries, plus a handful of additions — like street-style tacos, sopes and other starters, which are available all day. And while just about every Mexican restaurant in the region plasters the word “authentic” on signs and menus, MonteAlban actually connects its Oaxacan heritage to the table with a handful of regional dishes. Will any of them blow your socks off? Maybe. Maybe not. But we’re certainly moving in the right direction. With so many carbon-copied, Americanized Mexican restaurants in the region, trimming and connecting the menu counts as a win. Resistance is not futile. Still, MonteAlban is not wholly sui generis. With the pastel palette and the fake plants, design familiarity abounds. And, yeah, there are hamburgers and, somewhat more head-scratchingly, a Denver omelette in the breakfast section. Meals too begin with free chips and salsa. Or, rather, a pair of not-very-hot sauces. I preferred the pointy, acidic, green, tomatillo-based sauce to its black-holedark, smoky red partner. Neither were particularly spicy. The

Above: Delivering Pozole bedside in lieu of chicken soup would be welcome. Right: The Cecina Plate’s pork was good, though the Mouth found the cactus salad wanting.

Margarita ($7), too, was routine — syrupy, reasonably strong, sloshing around in a hot-tub-sized glass. The first left turn was the Picadita ($3), a cousin of the sope with a few critical twists. Rather than fried, the puffy corn tortilla is grilled, affording a crisp crust and pillowy center. Upon it rested black beans, cotija cheese crumbles and meat. At the server’s suggestion I chose pastor (pork), which was juicy and fibrous. But what bound the billowing, fluffy pillow was a drizzle of olive oil, a flavor I’ve found rarely in Mexican food and one that added depth and dimension. I continued following the server’s advice. Without hesitation he pointed toward the Mole Oaxqueno and Cecina Plate as his favorite entrées. The Mole Oaxaqueno ($14) boasted mole from Oaxaca and white rice, though it arrived with MonteAlban’s regular, very lightly seasoned Spanish rice. The mole sauce was dark, thick and rich, a midnight storm of influences — fruity, nutty, chocolatey with a creeping heat. The thick, almost unmoving slick enveloped three wallet-sized hunks of chicken and then some. Even with the rice, the sauce overwhelmed

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the plate. It was mysterious in its bottomless depth, and I reveled in playing archeologist, trying to unearth the many components. But for dinner it was too sweet for my taste. I longed for something to stare down the mole, to cut it. It could’ve been veggies or hot sauce, which I wondered about — ”Do you have any special homemade hot sauce?” I asked. My server pointed back toward the two that came with the chips, red and green. That was all MonteAlban had to share. Later that evening as I left, I noticed my server in the kitchen having a shift meal. On the table were bottles of numerous grocery-store-bought hot sauces — Cholula, Tapatio, Tabasco. Indeed, they knew but held out. The Cecina Plate ($14) was much more my speed. The thin, wide pork slabs were salty, slathered in the smoky, dark red sauce that mixed better with meat than with tortilla chips. Along for the ride were more Spanish rice, refried beans, as well as pinches of bitter cactus, shredded lettuce, tomato, cilantro and onion that more embodied accoutrements than the described “cactus salad.” The helping of avocado was about

a tablespoon’s worth. Still, the pork was dandy. On another visit I tried the Sope ($3). It was salty, savory and creamy cool, a good deal more food than a $2 taco. But it left me pining for another Picadita. I also had the Pozole ($10), whose smudged writing on the “Specials” board suggested a near permanent availability. The salad-sized bowl of tomato-and-onion-centric broth was filled with chunks of sinewy pork and chicken and kernels of grainy hominy. On the side were onions, cilantro, cabbage and jalapeños, plus three flat, crunchy corn tortillas you could crinkle into the bowl as you pleased. A squeeze of lime opened the thing up. Even without the add-ons, what came in the bowl was a substantial meal. With a comfortable, hearty, warming simplicity, delivering Pozole bedside in lieu of chicken soup would be quite welcome. Finally I zagged back to one of the menu’s handful of Oaxacan offerings, the Tlayudas ($16). The thin, white corn tortilla, which came from the region, was baked to a wafer-like crisp. It was enormous — bigger than any I’ve ever seen; the size of a platter, nearly enough to wrap around a foot-

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ball twice. My server described the dish as something akin to a “tortilla pizza.” At first the size seemed fun. But it made more sense as a shared appetizer — which it is, traditionally — than one person’s dinner. There was a spread of black bean paste that was woefully thin, plus shredded cabbage and an irresistible white Oaxacan quesillo cheese. Melted, it stretched cinematically like something from a commercial. Somewhat strangely, the wide, thin flank steak — I chose beef — was served whole in the center, rather than sliced and spread about the massive area. Indeed, the Tlayudas wasn’t the most successful or tantalizing dish I had at MonteAlban — that honor goes to the Picadita. But the mere fact that there’s an actual through-line connecting Oaxaca to the table in Astoria — rather than simply piling on more burritos and enchiladas — is worthwhile in itself.

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North Coast Chorale presents concerts ASTORIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The North Coast Chorale will present its winter concerts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. The concerts will take place at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, located at 588 16th St. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Under the direction of Denise Reed, this season the chorale is featuring Benjamin Brittenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Ceremony of Carolsâ&#x20AC;? with local harpist Cheryl Walker and other

well-loved traditional holiday music. Brittenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Ceremony of Carolsâ&#x20AC;? was composed while he was traveling on a Swedish cargo vessel. On his way to England after a vacation in America, Britten stopped in Nova Scotia and obtained a copy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The English Galaxy of Shorter Poems.â&#x20AC;? He used five poems to fashion â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ceremony of Carols.â&#x20AC;? Although crossing the Atlantic amid the presence of several German U-boats, he managed to complete this

composition during the voyage. It features harp accompaniment and was published in 1955. This year, as an additional treat, the North Coast Choraleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerts will feature guest appearances. At the Saturday performance, enjoy music from the Seaside High School Jazz Choir directed by Vanessa Rush. At the Sunday performance, hear selections performed by the Ilwaco High School Concert Choir directed by Rachel Lake.

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Holiday Foods Around The World Celebration… Coming to you on: 12/26 MONDAY THRU 12/30 FRIDAY International Festival of foods from 9 different countries! Special menus for just one night only each, you will want to dine out all week for this extravaganza! 12/26 Monday Bill’s Tavern and Brewhouse – Mexico Featured Celebrate the Holidays with Bill’s Tavern and Brewhouse presenting Pozole.. Enjoy a Holiday beer pairing for the event, both will be served all day! At 188 N. Hemlock Street. 12/28 Wednesday - The Coats Concert Night EVOO – Sicily Featured Travel to Sicily with Bob and Lenore at EVOO and experience a 5-course, with 4-wines, and dessert Holiday extravaganza. Contact EVOO at 503-436-8555 for reservations. At 188 S. Hemlock Street. Pelican Pub and Brewery – Italy Featured Don’t miss this new, major restaurant addition to Cannon Beach introducing a unique new Italian offering. At 1371 S. Hemlock Street. The Bistro – Vietnamese Cuisine Featured Try the new Vietnamese featured menu by the recently purchased Bistro Restaurant’s new Chef, Jack Stevenson. Reservations at 503-436-2661. At 263 N. Hemlock Street. 12/29 Thursday The Wayfarer Restaurant – Spain Featured One of Cannon Beach’s few Ocean View restaurants is showcasing the Cuisine of Spain.Enjoy the talents of Chef Josh Archibald and his crew producing some incredible Spanish Specialty items. Call 503-436-1108. At 1190 Pacific Drive. Public Coast Brewing Company – Germany Featured What better match for German food than great seasonal beers. This newly renovated restaurant and new Brewpub is ready to tickle your tastebuds with German cuisine. At 264 E. Third Street. 12/30 Friday Seasons Café – Thailand Featured Your world will rock with Thai Cuisine created by Chef Doug Brown, one of Cannon Beach’s acclaimed catering Chefs. Call 503-436-1159. At 255 N. Hemlock Street. Sweet Basil’s – Poland Featured John Sowa, Co-winner of Iron Chef Goes Coastal 2016 shares his Old-Country recipes with you for a traditional meal for the Holidays from Poland. Call 503-436-1539 for reservations. At 271 N. Hemlock Street. Newman’s at 988 – France Featured Chef John Newman will roll out their French-focused Prix Fixe menu including 8 fabulous menu items sure to satisfy your special occasion cravings. Call 503-436-1151 for reservations. At 988 S. Hemlock Street.

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Documentary ‘Gen Silent’ explores discrimination faced by LGBT seniors ASTORIA — What would you do if you were old, disabled or ill and the person feeding you put down the spoon and said you are going to hell unless you change your sexual preference? Sound absurd? Social workers around the world say it’s happening every day. “Gen Silent,” a critically acclaimed documentary by filmmaker Stu Maddux, chronicles the lives of six lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors as they deal with a healthcare system that is sometimes hostile to their lifestyles. A film screening of “Gen Silent” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 16 in Room 219 of Clatsop Community College’s Columbia Hall. The event is free and open to the public. A discussion will follow the film. “Gen Silent” puts a face on what experts in the film call an epidemic: LGBT older people so afraid of discrimination by caregivers or bullying by other seniors that many go back into the closet.

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The film also shows the disparity in the quality of paid caregiving from mainstream care facilities committed to making LGBT residents safe and happy compared to places where LGBT elders face discrimination. Following the film, there will be a discussion with Max Micozzi, a program coordinator from SAGE Metro Portland, about the barriers to

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healthcare and housing for the LGBT community. Refreshments will be provided. To register, email diane. strandberg@nwsds.org or call 503-861-4205. This event is put on by the Lower Columbia Q Center, Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE), and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services in Warrenton.

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Take pictures with Santa All are invited to share Recreation district holds at North Jetty Brewing spoken word talents kid’s holiday celebration SEAVIEW, Wash. — North Jetty Brewing will hold its third annual Holidays at The Jetty event on Saturday, Dec. 10. From noon through 4 p.m., the Seaview brewery will have vendors fulfilling your holiday shopping needs, such as LuLaRoe, Arbonne and Paparazzi Jewelry. Plus, visitors can also sample goodies from Pink Poppy Bakery and Anna Lenas Fudge. Santa Claus will take the

stage from 1 to 4 p.m., and children and adults can take their picture with him. Bring your own camera, or staff will email you a picture at no charge. There is no sitting or picture fee and no purchase necessary to visit with Santa. North Jetty Brewing is located at 4200 Pacific Way. For more information, call the brewery at 360-642-4234, or visit www.northjettybrewing. com

ASTORIA — The Clatsop Community College Library invites the public to attend its end-of-the-year Spoken Word event, set for 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Students, college employees and community members are all invited to perform and/or attend a performance of acoustic music, poems, short stories or any other type of spoken work performance.

The event will be held in the CCC Library Lounge, 1680 Lexington Ave. Those who would like to participate may sign up between 1:45 and 2 p.m. before the performances start. Readings or performances are asked to be limited to five minutes per person. If there are any questions concerning the event, contact Luke Kralik at lkralik@ clatsopcc.edu

SEASIDE — Bring your holiday cheer Dec. 10 for a festive and fun afternoon at the Bob Chisholm Community Center. The Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District will hold its annual Children’s Holiday Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the community center. This long-time holiday favorite event is free, open to the public and brought to you

by Jeremy Mills of State Farm Insurance. Kids and their families can enjoy holiday crafts, cookies and punch — plus pictures with Santa Claus himself. The Bob Chisholm Community Center is located at 1225 Ave. A in Seaside. For more information, contact Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District at 503-738-3311, or visit sunsetempire.com

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•Front Desk •Housekeeping •Night Auditor •Experienced Breakfast Attendant Wages are DOE. Interested applicants should apply in person at 400 Industry Street here in Astoria. No Phone Calls Please. Awakenings by the Sea is seeking LPN/RN. Full time. Dependable. Team Player. Salary DOE. If interested call 503-738-7700 Caregiver, Resident Manager/ Full-Time Weekend Worker wanted. CPR and first aid cards needed. (503)440-4188 (503)861-2518 Clatsop Community College is seeking Part-Time Instructors for Physical Education. Instructor(s) may be needed as early as Winter Quarter 2017. Apply online at www.clatsopcc.edu to our Part-time Faculty Pool – Physical Education. Call the Office of Human Resources at (503)338-2406 if application assistance is needed. Position open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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Local manufacturing company is seeking full time General Shop Labor. Job duties include: grinding, sanding, cutting of metals, and other shop duties. Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment preferred but not required. Candidates must have valid driver's license and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Competitive wage rate DOE. Apply at LEKTRO Inc., 1190 SE Flightline Drive. Warrenton Oregon. No Phone calls please. DO YOU BELIEVE in magic? Place an ad in the classifieds and watch the item you want to sell turn into instant cash! Tyack Dental Group Astoria office is seeking experienced, full time/part time dental assistant to be a key part of our team. Highly competitive wages, vacation, holidays, retirement plan medical and dental. Radiology certification required. Tyack Dental Group 433 30th St. Astoria, Or 97103 (503)338-6000 jtyack@clatskanie.com

70 Help Wanted SEAMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR Inland Boatman's Union seeks candidates to provide all phases of basic engineering instruction, supervise student projects, and perform the duties of a Qualified Member of the Engineering Dept on our vessels at the nationally-recognized & U.S. Coast Guard certified Maritime Training Program at Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria. Preferred qualifications: Qualified Member of the engineering dept document and STCW'95 basic safety training certificate, 5 years exp in the engineering dept acting under the authority of a Merchant Mariner license/endorsement, a current TWIC card, the ability and desire to communicate with and supervise young people, and computer proficiency. Please e-mail resume & cover letter to Treber.gordon@jobcorps.org. Questions? Call Chief Treber at 503-338-4990. EOE.

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Museum reopens ‘Memories of Megler’ ILWACO, Wash. — Fourteen miles from the mouth of the Columbia River, the 4.1mile Astoria-Megler Bridge links Astoria, Oregon, to Point Ellice at Megler in Pacific County, Washington. The area now known as Megler stretches around a historically important point of land with a rich transportation history for the Lower Columbia River. Water crossings by ferry began in 1908 at the site that is now the Dismal Nitch Rest Area and continued until the opening of the Astoria-Megler Bridge 50 years

ago on July 29, 1966. Thanks to the sponsorship of Lighthouse Realty, the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco will reopen “Memories of Megler,” its popular exhibit exploring Megler from its acquisition by the Ilwaco Railroad and Navigation Company through the steam-ship era and into the auto-ferry years. Utilizing historic photographs and first person memories, “Memories of Megler” captures the end of the ferry era and the beginning of contemporary auto

travel on U.S. Highway 101. “The ferry years are still remembered fondly by locals and visitors to the Long Beach Peninsula,” said Betsy Millard, executive director of the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. “We are excited to re-hang this exhibition with additional photographs and memories of crossing the Columbia by ferry.” “Memories of Megler” will be on view from Dec. 10 to March 11. The museum’s Community Historian Project participants were involved

in much of this exhibit: conducting research into Megler’s history, arranging interviews, identifying images and contributing photographs. The Community Historian Project will be starting its fifth session in January. Applications for participation are due Dec. 16. For more information about the Community Historian Program, call the museum at 360-642-3446 or visit www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org. The museum is located at 115 S..E Lake St.

Olympic gold medalist to share memoir in Seaside SEASIDE — On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Friends of the Seaside Library will host Carolyn Wood, author of “Tough Girl: An Olympians Journey.” The event will take place at 7 p.m. in the library, located at 1311 Broadway, and there will be book sales and signings by Beach Books. Wood was born in Portland and swam for the Multnomah Athletic Club and Beaverton High School, where she won seven individual state championships in butterfly, freestyle and the individual medley. At the 1960 U.S. Olympic Trials, at the age of 14, she finished first in the 100-meter butterfly and was favored to

win the gold medal in Rome. At the Olympics, during the women’s 100-meter butterfly final, Wood swallowed water during the turn and did not finish the race. She did win a gold medal as a member of the women’s 4X100-meter freestyle relay team, together with Joan Spillane, Shirley Stobs and Chris von Saltza. The U.S. relay team set a new world record in the event final — nine seconds faster than the previous record. Wood was the youngest member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic team to win a medal. Wood’s story in “Tough Girl” details the training and commitment it took to become an Olympian

at just 14 years old. She also tells of growing up in mid-century Portland, of being a closeted athlete, and of coming out and fighting for gay rights. It is the account of youthful dreams and exuberance, of struggle and the will to overcome obstacles in sport as well as in life. Following the Olympics, Wood returned to her hometown and completed her studies at Beaverton High School. She attended the University of Oregon, became an English teacher, and taught at both Beaverton and Wilson High Schools. She was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1992.

CANNON BEACH —For the next World of Haystack Rock lecture series talk, Neal Maine will present “The Oregon Beach Bill: 50 Years” in honor of the Beach Bill’s 50th anniversary. The talk will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St. When Gov. Oswald West first protected Oregon beaches with his “public highway” approach over 100 years ago, little did he know that it would set the stage for Gov. Tom McCall to take the next step 50 years ago with the Oregon Beach Bill. The next step in the process could be for public citizens to lead the way in recasting the Oregon beaches as a dynamic ecosystem between the ocean and the upland. What better way to celebrate this incredible public resource than to honor its ecology. At his talk, Maine will celebrate the 50 years of the Oregon Beach Bill and discuss the long overdue discussion of its vital ecology and the need for a “next

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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, Dec. 8 Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country.

Maggie & the Cats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, 21 +. Maggie and the Cats play Creole, jazz, blues and soul music.

Julie McCarl 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhar. Julie McCarl and Bodacious plays folk, southern-stewed blues and jazz with a strong zydeco flavor in the mix.

Open Jam Night 7 p.m., South Jetty Dining Room & Bar, 1015 Pacific Drive, Hammond, 503-861-3547, 21 +. Bring instruments and join a group of local musicians for a monthly jam session.

Open Mic & Jam 7 p.m., Pacific Pearl Bistro, 111 Broadway, Seaside. All styles welcome at this jam session hosted by the Tim Kelly Blues Band.

Friday, Dec. 9 Christmas Sing Along 4 p.m., Ilwaco Library, 158 1st Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3908, free, all ages. Sing the songs of the season with Barbara Bate on piano; refreshments served. Jennifer Goodenberger 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Jennifer Goodenberger plays piano.

Saturday, Dec. 10

8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-6422542. Weezy Ford integrates tap dancing breaks in her fuzzy rock ‘n’ roll songs written on slide guitar.

Cannon Beach Chorus 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 Washington St., Cannon Beach, $10. Cannon Beach Chorus performs “Christmas in Many Lands” featuring music of John Rutter.

Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country.

Pete Kartsoune 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. Pete Kartsounes’ music is a soul-infused blend of electric blues, bluegrass, melodic ballads and heartfelt folk songs.

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Counterfeit Cash 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 +. Counterfeit Cash is a Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute band.

Saturday, Dec. 10 Tuba Christmas Concert 2 p.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3446. The annual toe-tapping Tuba Tunes at Christmastime concert features the Astoria Tuba Quartet performing a variety of seasonal selections, jazz arrangements and polka tunes. David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. David Drury plays guitar.

Ray Raihala 6 p.m., Urban Café, 1119 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-338-5133. Ray Raihala plays Americana, blues, country, rock.

George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on his 12-string guitar.

Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.

Ray Raihala 6 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, 503-338-5133. Ray Raihala plays Americana, blues, country, rock.

Wanderlodge 6 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722, $8. Wanderlodge plays rock and country music. “Holiday Harmonies” 7 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-836-2198. Celebrate the season at the Columbia River Symphony’s holiday concert featuring some favorite holiday selections, vocal soloists and an appearance by Santa Claus. North Coast Chorale 7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, 503-791-5681, $10. North Coast Chorale presents its winter concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” with local harpist Cheryl Walker. Randy Weese 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, 21 +. Guitarist Kim Townsend will accompany Randy Weese who plays gospel bluegrass. Tim Connell 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, $20. Mandolin virtuoso Tim Connell will perform acoustic string music with Mike Burdette on guitar. Bruce Smith & Band 8 p.m., Port of Call, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356, 21 +. Bruce Smith and his band will play a night of original Texas roadhouse rock.

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Monday, Dec. 12 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers burgers and music. Wanderlodge 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Wanderlodge plays rock, rock-n-roll and country music.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 Swingcats of Astoria 11 a.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery, 1493 Duane St., Astoria, 503-338-7473. This quartet plays swing and jazz.

Red Beans & Rice 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Ted Brainard and John Orr offer Southern blues, swing and Tin Pan Alley tunes.

Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards.

Greta Matassa Trio 2 p.m., Inn at Harbour Village, 120 Williams Ave., Ilwaco, Wash. Familiar and traditional jazz vocals and instrumentals with Greta Matassa bringing a marvel of virtuosity to the stage.

Wanderlodge 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Wanderlodge plays rock and country.

North Coast Chorale 2 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, 503-791-5681, $10, all ages. North Coast Chorale presents its winter concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” with local harpist Cheryl Walker and traditional holiday music. Skadi Freyer 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Skadi Freyer plays piano. Wanderlodge 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Wanderlodge plays rock and country. Marty O’Reilly 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468. Marty O’Reilly plays acoustic folk and blues, teaming with Royal Jelly Jive playing a mix of 40s-inspired vibe with jive-soul, swing, funk and rock.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 Paul & Margo 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Paul and Margo Dueber perform folk and Americana music. MacMinn 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Mark MacMinn delivers folk and moody Americana with resonating vocals creating vivid imagery through candid storytelling.

Thursday, Dec. 15 Winter Choir Concert 6 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-3911. The Winter Choir Concert Spectacular features the Astoria Middle School and Astoria High School choirs performing traditional to modern music.

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ILWACO, Wash. — The public is invited to enjoy some sounds of the season at the annual Tuba Christmas concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. This free concert will feature the Astoria Tuba Quartet, which will perform a variety of seasonal selections, jazz arrangements and a polka or two at this family-friendly event. Astoria Tuba Quartet was formed in 1980, and its current members have performed together since 1997. Original member Dennis Hale plays F tuba, Bob Joiner and Brian Bergman play euphoniums, and Lee Stromquist plays double bass F tuba. Stromquist also arranges numerous selections for the group. The tuba’s versatility allows the quartet to perform traditional Christmas selections like “Sleigh Ride,” jazz selections by noted composer and arrangers Lenny Niehaus and Bill Holman,

ASTORIA — Local writer and illustrator Heather Douglas will read from her new book of poems “Creosote and Rain” on Saturday, Dec.10 at Blue Scorcher Bakery & Cafe, located at 15th and Duane streets. The readings will coincide with Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk and are scheduled to occur at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The readings will be accompanied by a display of illustrations created by Douglas that represent the ways in which writing has shaped her life. Copies of “Creosote and Rain” and refreshments will be available for purchase. “Creosote and Rai”n is a deeply personal, often funny and sometimes painfully honest book, in which Douglas explores everything from her childhood growing up

in Astoria to body image, friendship, love and feminism. A deft touch, keen eye and dry wit serve to both deepen and leaven the collection. The poems were written over the last few months during Douglas’s fall 2016 residency with Astoria Visual Arts’ North Coast Writers’ Retreat. The North Coast Writers’ Retreat writer-in-residence program offers local and visiting writers the opportunity to launch new endeavors, revise works in progress or conclude longstanding projects. The program seeks to provide writers with writing time and space in an idyllic setting at the foot of 11th Street, featuring panoramic views of downtown Astoria and the Columbia River. For more information, visit astoriavisualarts.org AVA was founded in 1989 as a nonprofit membership organization to enhance, strengthen and promote the arts in the Astoria area.

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Thursday, Dec. 8, 15, 22 and 29. January sessions will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Refreshments will be served at a 6:45 p.m. intermission. The first week will focus on composition and layout. Artists will add medium during the second week. Add details and shading the third week. And during the fourth and final week, artists will pull it all together. The fee is $45 for all four sessions per person. The artists must be able to use the artist bench that is provided. All supplies are provided. Come by The Art Stall, in the Pier 11 building to reserve your place.

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ing Tree program, which supplies toys to children in need. Enjoy a fun family evening watching Christmas-themed dance routines showcasing over 200 local dancers ages 2 and up. The audience will be entertained with routines including “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas tree.” For more information, contact Encore Dance Studio at getyoudancing@gmail. com or call the studio at 503-717-1637.

CANNON BEACH —Why shop for presents online or at the big box stores when you could shower friends and family with one-of-a-kind gifts that represent Cannon Beach and North Coast? From Friday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec.11, the Tolovana Arts Colony presents its Holiday Gift Fair, a pop-up art show and craft bazaar featuring locally made items. On offer will be everything from jewelry to paintings, clothing and even soap made from bacon. Indeed, Tolovana Hall will be bursting at the seams with exclusive works from local artisans. The weekend begins with opening night party that will knock the socks off any traditional gallery opening. There will be food and wintery drinks as well as a DJ and other surprises. Heck, it might just turn into

a post-shopping, late-night dance party. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. Friday. But before you boogie, you’ll want to take a good gander at the wares. On hand will be the mysterious and meticulous paintings of Scott Johnson, the intricate weaving work of Deb Carnes, the earthy mixed-media designs of Allyn Cantor, the sleek paintings and sculptures of Rachel Laura, woodblock prints from Thomas William, the award-winning jewelry of Libby Pattison, herbal tonics from DJ Ankendbrandt, handmade clothing from Jen Jenuine, the relaxing watercolors of Amy Carleton and many more. “There are a number of really fantastic artists in Cannon Beach,” says show organizer Deb Carnes. “We want to give them the opportunity to share their talents

with the community.” While this will be the Arts Colony’s first Gift Party, it is at the same time a continuation of a long-held tradition. For the last eight years, Carnes has led the Arts Colony’s annual pop-up art gallery and filled it with local works. “When I first moved to Cannon Beach, the Arts Colony gave me a chance to show my work,” says Carnes. “It’s important to me to continue that and give other artists the same support.” In years past, the pop-up gallery opened in conjunction with the Stormy Weather Arts Festival. Through the years, though, finding temporary spaces to rent in Cannon Beach became increasingly difficult as empty storefronts all but disappeared. Rather than trying to compete with the festival this year, Carnes felt a holiday-re-

lated event could become a destination in itself. More than providing exquisite gifts for your loved ones, shopping at the bazaar also provides critical support for local artists, who will reap the lion’s share of the sales. As a nonprofit, the Tolovana Arts Colony is able to offer rates of return to artists that are two-times better than traditional galleries. “Besides just showing their work, the show can be a significant boost to the income of local artists,” Carnes says. “It can really make a difference.” After Friday’s opening night, the bazaar continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tolovana Hall is located at 3779 S. Hemlock St. For more information, call 541215-4445, email tolovanaartscolony@gmail.com, or visit tolovanaartscolony.org

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