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What’s going on in the Youngs Bay wetlands? Researcher to share about ecosystem change at Nature Matters SUBMITTED PHOTO
Recherche offers shoulder bags made from repurposed vintage Japanese Obi fabrics.
Gallery holds trunk show CANNON BEACH — Vintage East meets vintage West as Pamela Burkland handcrafts custom bags from Japanese Obi silks and fastens them with vintage buttons. Meet the artist and see her many one-of-a-kind purses at a trunk show at Primary Elements Gallery from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12. Portland artisan Burkland has been sewing since she was 7 years old. Through the years she’s created children’s costumes and clothing, slipcovers, draperies, curtains and, at one point, 65 percent of her own corporate-world wardrobe. Burkland is the sole proprietor and designer of her company Recherche, which was established in 2001. She repurposes vintage sashes imported from
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ASTORIA — National Science Foundation Fellow Sarah Kidd has conducted extensive research throughout Youngs Bay on restored wetland sites, delving into how quickly — or slowly — the ecosystems of these sites have recovered from invasive plant infestations. She’ll share her last study, looking at wetland seed banks, nonnative plant invasions and sea level rise at this month’s Nature Matters, set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. The presentation takes place at the Fort George Lovell Showroom, located at 426 14th St. The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Kidd, a Portland State
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National Science Foundation Fellow and Ph.D. candidate Sarah Kidd will speak at Nature Matters at 7 p.m. Feb. 9.
University Ph.D. candidate, will share findings from the last six years of research. Her recent work has focused on monitoring ecosystem change among restored and reference wetland sites throughout Youngs Bay, from mudflat to forested edge. During her Nature
Matters presentation, she’ll show the short video “Unraveling a Mystery: Wetland Restoration and Non-native Plant Invasions,” which documents her latest study.” The video can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/ EHEKzh_HQtE Her recent study focusing on Youngs Bay wetlands was funded through the National Park Service North Coast and Cascades Science Learning Network. The network encompasses seven park units located in the western half of Washington and northwestern Oregon, including Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. As part of this project, and in the spirit of pioneering naturalists Lewis and Clark, Kidd created a wetland plant seed herbarium and curriculum for park education and outreach. Kidd collected the featured seeds
while conducting research on the effects of inundation and salinity on plant community development in tidal marshes. For this study she took seed bank samples from the Colewort Creek Restoration site at LEWI and conducted a greenhouse experiment to find out which plant species would emerge when subjected to different treatments. The seed herbarium contains all of the species she found growing in the Colewort wetland. 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 Fort George Brewery.
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Pamela Burkland is Recherche’s sole proprietor and designer.
Japan, into elegant, softly padded, two-compartment shoulder bags. The bags are constructed one at a time by hand, and no two are ever exactly alike. Primary Elements Gallery is located at 232 N. Spruce St.
Why aren’t we eating more local seafood? Food writer to discuss traditions, challenges of seafood in Oregon
SEASIDE — Oregonians love the wild beauty of the state’s 363 miles of coastline, but finding truly local seafood can be hard, even on the coast. The U.S. imports approximately 90 percent of its seafood and ships out nearly as much to the global market. Why aren’t we eating more local seafood, especially now that preserving and distribution technologies are the most sophisticated they have ever been? Why do we consider seafood more a delicacy now than it has been in the past? This is the focus of “Fish Tales: Traditions and Challenges of Seafood in
Oregon,” a free conversation with Jennifer Burns Bright. Sponsored by Oregon Humanities, this program will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Seaside Public Library, located at 1131 Broadway. In this conversation, Bright will help participants explore our relationship with the products of the sea and cultural traditions involving fishing, eating seafood, and understanding the ocean’s bounty and challenges. Bright is a food and travel writer based in Port Orford. She recently retired from teaching at the University of Oregon, where she researched desire in 20th century literature, led a faculty research group in the emerging discipline of food studies, and won a national pedagogy award for a teamtaught, interdisciplinary
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Jennifer Burns Bright will speak about seafood in Oregon on Feb. 16 at the Seaside Public Library.
class on bread. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at Irvine and a Master Food Preserver certification. As a community organizer linking local producers and consumers, Bright often speaks and teaches at events.
When she’s not out gathering seaweed or smoking black cod, she might be found judging culinary masterpieces or interviewing luminaries in the food world. She still misses cohosting the radio program “Food for Thought” on KLCC, Eugene’s NPR affiliate. Her writing appears in Gastronomica, Oregon Quarterly, NPR’s “The Salt,” AAA’s Via, and Eugene Magazine, among others. Through the Conversation Project, Oregon Humanities offers free programs that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to Oregonian’s daily lives and the state’s future. For more information about this free community discussion, contact Karim Shumaker at 541-247-2741 or kshumaker@socc.edu
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Northwest Author Series hosts Barbara Drake Author offers appreciation of rural life in memoir
living in her latest memoir, “Morning Light: Wildflowers, Night Skies and Other Ordinary Joys of Oregon Country Life.” Drake will speak about her book on Saturday, Feb. 11 as the February speaker for the Cannon Beach Library’s Northwest Author Series. The event will be held at 2 p.m., admission is free and the public is welcome. Born in Kansas in l939, Drake moved to Oregon in l941, grew up in Coos Bay, and earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Oregon. After teaching at Michigan State University, she returned to Oregon in l983 to develop the creative
CANNON BEACH — When Barbara Drake and her husband left Portland and moved to a small farm in western Oregon’s Yamhill Valley in the late l980s, they saw it as a temporary relocation. But as the couple’s experiences on the farm multiplied — training herding dogs, finding a well, and stargazing in the nightime darkness — they decided to hang onto their rural life as long as possible. Drake articulates the lessons she’s learned from her long years of country
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writing major at Linfield College, where she taught until 2007. Drake writes nonfiction, fiction and poetry. She is the author of “Writing Poetry,” a college textbook, in print since 1983. Her earlier memoir, “Peace at Heart: on Oregon Country Life,” was a 1999 Oregon Book Award finalist. “Peace at Heart” describes her early years on the small sheep ranch/vineyard outside of Yamhill and conveys her deep love of the quiet lifestyle and her joy in little things. “Morning Light” was published by Oregon State University Press in 2014. Replete with records of native wildflowers, an en-
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The Cannon Beach Library will host author Barbara Drake on Feb. 11.
“Morning Light” by Barbara Drake
counter with an elderly man who lived on her farm 80 years ago, and an old family recipe for wild blackberry pudding, “Morning Light” is an appreciation and explo-
ration of the landscape of western Oregon. In nearly 30 years of small farm living, Drake has trained her eye on the natural world sharing her
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beloved place. The mosses thriving on the forest floor, the quick work coyotes can make of chickens, the anxiety of well-drilling, her satisfaction in recognizing constellations — this is the stuff of Drake’s life and it fills her book. As entertaining and instructive as it is personal and reflective, Drake’s writing will resonate with anyone who has experienced a convergence of family history with natural history, considered their place in the historical continuum, or wondered if their lifestyle can be sustained with age. In a world where even “the country” is becoming increasingly citified, “Morning Light” reminds us why we should care for rural landscapes — while we still can.
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Four classic romantic comedies for Valentine’s Day “The Shop Around the Corner”
By KATE GIESE
Director: Ernst Lubitsch “The Shop Around the Corner” is a delightful 1940 romantic comedy about everyday people. As head sales clerk in a Budapest notions/gift shop, Alfred Kralik, played by James Stewart, and Klara Novak, played by Margaret Sullavan, take an immediate dislike to each other and are constantly bickering. What they don’t know, however, is that they are each other’s anonymous pen pal, regularly exchanging lofty correspondence. On paper, they’re romantically compatible and unwittingly fall in love through their letters to one another. On the very night they plan to meet, Alfred is fired by his boss (played by the wonderful Frank Morgan) who wrongly suspects Alfred of having had an affair with his wife. In a memorable scene, Alfred seeks comfort by keeping his date with his unknown pen-pal in a café. Still, he doesn’t reveal his identity to poor Klara yet. In the end, though, Alfred gets rehired and comes clean to the woman he loves.
One way to get into the Valentine’s Day groove is to treat yourself to a movie; a romantic comedy is best. If you’re open to them, films from the 1930s and ’40s offer a veritable treasure trove of enchanting takes on boy and girl meet cutes in the movies. Here are four of my favorites.
“The Lady Eve”
Director: Preston Sturges This 1940 film is a riot. It begins on an ocean liner bound for New York. Barbara Stanwyck’s character, Jean Harrington, is a con artist, on board with her father, “Col. Harrington,” played by the redoubtable Charles Coburn. The pair intend to fleece the obscenely wealthy Charles Pike, played by Henry Fonda, who is heir to the Pike Ale millions. He’s been up the Amazon River studying snakes. As word of his immense wealth has gotten around, every eligible woman on the ship is making goo-goo eyes at poor Charles. The shy scientist is not only uninterested, he’s horrified — until he meets Jean, that is. Where other women fawn, Jean alternately teases and flirts with him — the poor sap doesn’t have a chance. While he may be her mark, Jean starts to fall for him. When Charles finds out who she is, he dumps her. In an act of revenge, she re-enters his life — this time as titular “Lady Eve Carrington,” making him fall in love with her all over again. There’s a hilarious proposal scene (where a horse repeatedly bats Fonda in the head). It’s all such great fun!
“Miracle of Morgan’s Creek”
“Ninotchka”
Director: Billy Wilder Set in Paris, 1939’s “Ninotchka” isa classic romantic comedy centering on clashing ideologies: Soviet communism versus capitalism, which soon give way to l’amour. Greta Garbo plays a Russian envoy — humorless, deadpan and all business — who’s transformed by Parisian love. This is largely thanks to the attentions of a playboy, Count Leon D’Algout, played by the charming, urbane Melvyn Douglas. There are plenty of laughs, many courtesy of three bumbling Russian emissaries. They’re part of a subplot having to do with selling some imperial jewels confiscated
during the Bolshevik Revolution. To prevent this, the Count sets about corrupting the hapless bumblers by introducing them to the joys of capitalism, e.g., wine, women and song. It isn’t long before Garbo (as Ninotchka) is dispatched from Russia when things aren’t proceeding as planned. The cynical Count is quickly smitten giv-
en Ninotchka’s beauty and unique qualities. He woos and wins her, exposing her to the pleasures of a “decadent bourgeois lifestyle” all the while. Ninotchka reluctantly returns to Russia, but is then dispatched to Turkey, to ride herd once again on the wayward Russian trio. Upon arrival, she finds Leon waiting for her. Awww.
Director: Preston Sturges Released in 1944, this is one of director/ writer Preston Sturges’ top war-time screwball comedies. Its content was considered darned controversial. It skewers marriage, parenthood, motherhood and the family no less, and features Sturges’ trademark fast dialogue and slapstick humor. A hapless, small-town girl from Morgan’s Creek, flirty blonde Trudy Kockenlocker (Betty Hutton) attends a rollicking, all-night farewell party with servicemen from the local Army base, gets drunk and marries a soldier. She finds herself pregnant, but can’t remember which soldier she had married. Was his name something like “Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki” or was it “Zitzkiwitzki”? She’s plenty worried about her strict, exasperated and overprotective father Constable Kockenlocker (William Demarest). On the advice of her younger sister, Trudy convinces an average guy, Norval Jones (Eddie Bracken) — a bank-clerk, 4-F reject and Trudy’s childhood boyfriend — to marry her and pretend to be her child’s father. This unleashes a storm of problems, legal and otherwise. Don’t miss this one.
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Concert to honor LightBox displays ‘The Photographic Nude’ See 11th annual Jason Goodding international juried SEASIDE — The first Sgt. Jason Goodding Memorial Concert will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Seaside Elks Lodge, located at 324 Ave. A. The concert will feature a Texas Tribute to ZZ Top. All donations benefit the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation. Goodding, a 39-year-old Seaside police officer, was killed in the line
of duty in February 2016 during a warrant arrest. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Sponsors include the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, Clatsop Community Bank, Clatsop Distributing, Seaside Outlets, Seaside American Legion, Pit ’N Pancake, Snook’s Auto Repair, Trucke, and Dave and Penny Bartholet.
Find Sweet Affair in Seaside SEASIDE — The 10th annual A Sweet Affaire will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave. This community event will feature wine, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic beverage tasting, signature small bite appetizers provided by local restaurants, fine chocolates and desserts, live music and raffle and auction items. Local chefs, restaurateurs, vintners and brewers who have prepared and donated the afternoon’s appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be on hand for the event. Pianist Lynn Archibald will provide music. The silent and live auctions include an array of activities within and outside the area, donated by merchants and individuals, including gift certificates from local restaurants, spas and hotels, gift baskets ranging from a wishing-for-summer barbecue basket to a stay-athome-date-night basket, unlimited movie passes, bowling parties, helicopters rides and zip line tours — and a drawing featuring a romantic getaway to Victoria, British Columbia, which includes a hotel stay for two nights, tea service and vouchers for Butchart Gardens and the
Ferry Transport, plus champagne and truffles, a $2,500 value. A Sweet Affaire is a fundraising event for scholarships and Seaside Rotary Foundation projects within the community. Through the funding from the Sunset Parks and Seaside Rotary foundations, youth and adults have had access to positive recreation activities such as swimming lessons, senior aquatics, after-school care, art enrichment and summer camp programs. In addition, over 300 Seaside families have received gifts for the holidays, and high school students have been awarded college scholarships, been given opportunities to participate in youth exchanges programs and have enjoyed a safe graduation party. This event is for adults only. Tickets are $35 per person and are available at Sunset Pool, Bob Chisholm Community Center, from a Seaside Rotary member, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2800828 For questions, contact event co-chairs Ashley Flukinger at 503-738-6380 or ashleyflukinger@gmail. com or Skyler Archibald at 503-738-3311, ext. 103 or sarchibald@sunsetempire.com
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ASTORIA — LightBox Photographic Gallery will open “The Photographic Nude 2017” with an artists’ reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. This is the seventh year of the annual international juried exhibit, a collection of photographic prints exploring the artistic and creative view of the body and its form, dedicated to the creative spirit of photographer Ruth Bernhard. LightBox developed “The Photographic Nude“ series to reveal compelling imagery and mastery of the medium, to foster appreciation of the nude in the medium of photography and gain an understanding of the theme historically in the photographic art form, as well as to bring further recognition to the current artists who practice the art. This year’s international exhibit was juried by Kim Weston of Carmel, California, and the famed photography family. With a
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“Salt and Shadow” by Thomas Robinson.
total of 65 images selected for the exhibit from 55 photographers, the show represents many of the talented practitioners of the photographic fine art nude from around the country and the world. Again this year, all accepted images to “The Photographic Nude 2017” exhibit will be published in the upcoming April edition of Blur magazine, blur-magazine.com, an online magazine promoting international fine art photography, located in Zagreb, Croatia.
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The exhibit runs from Feb. 11 through March 8. Visit lightbox-photographic. com for complete exhibit and artist info. LightBox offers associate memberships as a way to further the mission of the gallery. LightBox provides photographic printing and archival framing, restorations and other photographic services. For more information, call 503-468-0238 or email info@lightbox-photographic.com
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Friday, February 17th - 7pm Saturday, February 18th - 2pm Sunday, February 19th - 2pm Friday, February 24th - 7pm Saturday, February 25th - 2pm Sunday, February 26th - 2pm This production was made possible by a generous grant from the City of Astoria. ASTOR STREET OPRY COMPANY 129 W. BOND STREET, ASTORIA OR 97103 TICKET LINE (503) 325-6104
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Museum continues lecture series Exchange seeds at fourth annual event ASTORIA — The Columbia River Maritime Museum continues its eight-week Past to Present Lecture Series in February. Guest speakers share knowledge about maritime issues, industry and history each week. The lectures take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the museum. Admission is free for museum members and free with paid admission for non-members. The museum is located at 1792 Marine Drive. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Confluence Project Executive Director Colin Fogarty will present “Connecting to Place: A Confluence Story Gathering.” Fogarty has always been drawn to the notion that we are surrounded by history. So many of the most compelling stories we tell connect the present with the past. As a student at Miami University in Ohio, that interest led to a radio documentary on the history of the Miami Tribe, relocated from Indiana to Oklahoma. At Miami, he fell in love with radio and with Stephanie Wiant. The two moved to Portland, got married and Fogarty become a radio reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting. His stories were frequently heard on NPR and won regional and national awards. Along the way, Fogarty kept returning to the theme of history and its role in daily life. He produced stories on Columbia River rock art, Lewis and Clark, and the silencing of Celilo Falls. In September 2008, he became regional editor of public radio’s Northwest News Network. He led a talented team of correspondents who serve 12 public radio stations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. It’s a small organization that plays a big role in bringing compelling regional
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Colin Fogarty will speak Feb. 14 about how history surrounds us.
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Patrick Corcoran will speak Feb. 21 about coastal storms and community resilience.
coverage to public radio audiences throughout the Northwest. So it was a perfect training ground for becoming executive director of the Confluence Project in 2014. In this role, Fogarty continues to help tell compelling stories about history — not on the radio but in the landscape, through community outreach and in the digital realm. On Feb. 21, Patrick Corcoran will give the talk “Storms and Hazards: Building Community Resilience.” Corcoran is a coastal natural hazards specialist based at the Oregon State University Clatsop County Extension office in Astoria. His goal is to help coastal
residents and communities become more resilient to natural hazards. Corcoran engages university researchers and coastal residents in collaborative research and shared learning about the nature of coastal natural hazards; helps communities identify their vulnerability to hazards; and connects local people with data and decision support tools designed to help communities adapt to hazards. His primary areas of work are tsunami preparedness, coastal storms and shoreline change. On Feb. 28, Scott Williams will close out the 2017 Past to Present lecture series with the talk “Lost Castaways and Mystery Shipwrecks on the Oregon Coast.” The North Oregon Coast has more tales of lost castaways and mystery shipwrecks dating to the period before European and American exploration and settlement than the rest of the West Coast combined. These stories, recorded from Indian oral histories by the earliest settlers, tell of unknown wrecks, lost castaways, and mysterious deserters on the Oregon Coast between about 1690 and 1780 — the period before the fur and whaling trades really took off in the north Pacific. Who were these castaways and survivors, and what ships did they come from? Come hear Williams, an archaeologist with the Maritime Archaeological Society, discuss the Bees-wax Wreck, the later wreck of Konapee, and the Neahkahnie vessel, tales of other survivors such as Cullaby and Sandy, and their descendants Soto and Ramsey. A lot more was happening on the Oregon coast during the 18th century than many people realize.
NEHALEM — The fourth annual Give Seeds a Chance Seed Exchange will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the White Clover Grange, located at 36585 Highway 53 about 2 miles from Highway 101 near Mohler. The event is free and open to the public. Local gardener, permaculturist and landscape designer Maia Holliday will give a talk at 1 p.m. on “Planting for Bees and Other Pollinators.” Adrian Canilho-Burke, from Food Roots, will bring the Tillamook Library seed exchange pop-up that includes quite a few varieties to add into the exchange. He will also have information on the Seed to Supper gardening class that will start in the beginning of March the North County Recreation District and on other Food Roots programs. At the exchange you can
get herb, vegetable, flower and native plant seeds and information. Handouts will be available for people to take, and there will also be some books and resources on hand for browsing. All seeds are free, whether you bring some to share or not. This year the organizers of the event encourage gardeners to commit to growing favorite flowers and vegetables and purposely saving the seeds for next year’s exchange. In this way, people can expand the variety of seeds available for sharing, increase food security and have plants that we know do well in the local area. There will be a sign-up sheet available at the seed exchange where you can say what you would like to grow for this purpose. If you can’t make the exchange and would like to participate, email barbaraandchuck@ nehalemtel.net
If you have them, bring seeds you have collected or extra commercially packaged seeds you no longer want. Place your collected seeds in small envelopes or zip-sealed baggies, and mark your seed packet with as much information as you have: plant, variety, area grown, production qualities, etc. Seeds that are several years old ideally should be tested for viability. If you are not sure if a batch of seeds is still good, take a sampling of them (10 or so) and place between two moist paper towels in a warm place to see if they germinate. If half or more sprout you’re good to go. Give Seeds a Chance is sponsored by the White Clover Grange, Fulcrum Community Resources, Food Roots and the Nehalem Garden Club. For more information, call 503368-6874.
Outdoor enthusiasts can experience Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show PORTLAND — Now in its 42nd year, the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show and Sport Fishing Boat Show, presented by Federal Premium Ammunition and Bushnell, returns to the Portland Expo Center on Feb. 8 to 12. If you hunt, fish or just love to play in the great outdoors, this Northwest tradition offers a one-stop shopping and learning experience, with great values on fishing and hunting gear, clothing, camping equipment, sport fishing boats and activities for the kids. Hundreds of local and national vendors and outdoor experts will be on hand to showcase the best in outdoor gear, tools, tips and gadgets. Enjoy free demonstrations, seminars and interactive displays, and up-to-date info for outdoor enthusiasts. Check out the latest fishing,
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The Pacific Northwest Sportsman’s Show runs Feb. 8 to 12 at the Portland Expo Center.
hunting and camping gear, guides and outfitters along with information on taxidermy, lodges and resorts, boats, campers and tent trailers. You’ll find ATVs, backpacking, optics, outdoor clothing, vacation packages and more. Features include Brutus, a live Montana grizzly bear returning to the show, the Head and Horns Competition,
the Kids’ Trout Pond, outdoor survival and archery seminars, camp cooking demos including three chefs new to the show, and the Million Dollar Ammo Sale. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for kids age 6 to 16, and free for kids under 5. Two-day passes are $18. For more information, visit www. thesportshows.com
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TV makeup artist visits Astoria Clatsop County Historical Society presents FX artist ASTORIA — The Clatsop County Historical Society’s Thursday Night Talks lecture series continues at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 with a presentation by special FX makeup artist and prop maker Christina Kortum. Kortum’s work has appeared on television shows such as “Portlandia,” “Leverage,” “The
Librarians” and “Grimm” as well as numerous independent features. She is also the owner of Ravenous Studios, a makeup effects company that supplies custom makeup and props for the film industry. The TNT lecture series is a free event at the Fort George Lovell Showroom on the third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seasonal beers on tap, food and other beverages are available for purchase. Minors are welcome with an
accompanying adult. For more information, call 503-325-2203 or e-mail cchs@cumtux.org Clatsop County Historical Society is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit educational organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Clatsop County Oregon and the surrounding area. The Society operates the Flavel House Museum, The Heritage Museum, the Oregon Film Museum and the Uppertown Firefighters Museum.
Chocolate, art combine to celebrate art education
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In season two of “Grimm,” makeup artist Christina Kortum transformed actress Mary McDonald-Lewis, inset, with stretch and stipple makeup into the aged character Frau Pech (main image).
Register for PoetryFest weekend Registration for second annual Manzanita event opens Feb. 15 MANZANITA — Last year’s PoetryFest was the first three-day event sponsored by Manzanita Writers’ Series and the Hoffman Center for the Arts. “All 24 registration spots filled before we could even get a press release out,” says Phyllis Mannan, one of the event coordinators. PoetryFest features three days of poetry workshops, writing, reading and networking — all immersed in the inspiration and creativity that a long beach weekend provides. This year’s PoetryFest is set for March 31 to April 2. Registration opens Feb. 15. The topics for 2017 are “moods” and “modes.” Workshops will be taught by poets Carl Adamshick and Emily Kendal Frey and will focus on understanding poems as modes of expression. Rather than focusing on poems with formalized structure, like sonnets, haiku, villanelle or pan-
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Emily Kendal Frey
toums, classes will focus on poems that have a mode and governing purpose, like elegies, odes, aubades (love poems about dawn), blazons (poems in which the speaker describes his lover’s body) and epithalamiums (wedding poems). Participants will then pick and invent their own modes of expression and ascribe different tones and feelings to each mode. Workshops will begin with lecture/discussion and will include ample opportunity for generative writing. Adamshick is the author of “Curses and Wishes,” which won the Walt Whitman award from the Academy of American
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POETRYFEST March 31 to April 2 Hoffman Center for the Arts 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita hoffmanblog.org $165 before March 15 $195 after March 15 Poets, and “Saint Friend.” Both titles received an Oregon Book Award. He has taught at Catlin Gabel and lectured at Stanford University and the American International School in Vienna, as well as been a writer-in-residence at the
William Stafford Archive at Lewis and Clark College. His work has been published in Harvard Review, American Poetry Review, The Missouri Review and Narrative. He is a founder and editor at Tavern Books, a nonprofit press dedicated to poetry and the preservation of books. Frey is the author of several poetry collections, including “The Grief Performance,” winner of the 2012 Norma Farber First Book Award from the Poetry Society of America, and “Sorrow Arrow,” winner of the 2015 Oregon Book Award Stafford/Hall Award for Poetry. She teaches at the Independent Publishing Resource Center, Marylhurst University, Portland Community College and Portland State University. Cost for the weekend of workshops and an introductory networking evening on March 31 is $165 if you register before March 15. Cost is $195 if you register after March 15. Register at hoffmanblog.org PoetryFest will be held at the Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave. For more information, contact Kathie Hightower at kathiejhightower@gmail.com
Your Art’s Desire event to benefit Community Arts Project program PACIFIC CITY — Your Art’s Desire: A Celebration of Chocolate, Wine & Art will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 to benefit Community Arts Project’s Art Literacy program in Tillamook County schools. It will take place at the Kiawanda Community Center in Pacific City. The art preview and silent auction will be from noon to 4 p.m., with no admission charge. Then 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the Chocolate, Wine & Art Celebration happens, and tickets are required. Complementary wine, beer, sparkling cider, appetizers and desserts will be served. An art sale, silent auction, student art, raffle and live music complete the evening festivities. Artists will depict reflections on the theme of “passion” on 6-by-6-inch panels that will sell for $75. All proceeds from these sales will support Community Arts Project’s Art Literacy program. Artists will also
sell studio art with 50 or 100 percent donated to Community Arts Project. Currently, Art Literacy programs are held at Nestucca Valley Elementary School in Cloverdale and Garibaldi Grade School. Each month an age-appropriate 90-minute art education session is conducted in each classroom focusing on a famous artist or art movement. The lesson includes art history, technique and aesthetic analysis, as well as an opportunity for each student to create their own artwork in the style of the artist or art movement presented. More than 450 students are taught every month. The program is privately funded and sponsored by Community Arts Project, which also presents the children’s summer art program Slug Soup. Funding relies on special events, grants and donations of local individuals and businesses. Tickets to the evening event are $30 advance, $35 at the door. For information or to purchase tickets, contact 503-550-9655 or visit communityartsproject.net
Enjoy a community contra dance Friday ASTORIA — Monthly community contra dances continue at the Astoria Arts & Movement Center. The next dance is set for 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. There will be a lesson for beginning dancers starting at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome; this is an alcohol- and smoke-free event. Admission is on a sliding scale of
$5 to $10 depending on your wallet. Children under 12 are admitted free. Bringing along a dance partner is not absolutely necessary as contra dancers are encouraged to dance with as many new partners as they are comfortable with. Come alone or with a group. The Astoria Arts & Movement Center is located at 342 10th St.
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11 ASTORIA — Downtown merchants and galleries will hold Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. 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. Astoria Art Loft 106 Third St. Glass mosaic artist Kai Raden is the featured artist for the month of February at the Astoria Art Loft. Come and meet Raden, see her large and small mosaics, and learn more about her process from 3 to 6 p.m. 3. KALA 1017 Marine Drive KALA exhibits a group show for February, featuring various mediums by artists Sid Deluca, Stirling Gorsuch, Brooklyn Andrews, Paul Soriano, Sergei Kohploff, Zac Caswell, Cathy Nist and Roger Hayes. 7. AVA a-i-r Studio 80 11th St. Terry Robinett will open her Astoria Visual Arts artist-in-residence studio to display expressive figurative sculptures created in the wake of the 2016 elections. The lifesize pieces are largely paper-mache and mixed-media including latex, cardboard, stains, paint, Styrofoam and steel wool. They are part of a larger, ongoing work in progress meant to facilitate reflection and dialogue. In addition, Robinett will show select recent riverscapes in oil on found wood. 8. Imogen Gallery 240 11th St. In honor of the upcoming FisherPoets Gathering at the end of the month, Imogen presents the ethereal watercolors of George Wilson, an artist who hails from a generational fishing family in Scotland. This new series of small paintings are based on last summer’s season in Uganik Bay on
Kodiak Island, Alaska. Light bites and beverages will be provided by Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro. 11. RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial St. RiverSea Gallery turns an eye to otherworldly antics with the themed group show “Mayhem and Magic: The Gods and Goddesses Are Back.” Twelve regional artists depict how ancient deities might manifest in today’s world. View painting, printmaking, mixed-media and sculpture by Roberta Aylward, Benz & Chang, Alea Bone, Tara Murino-Brault, Stephanie Brockway, Michelle Gallagher, Jill McVarish, Jesse Narens, Stacy Polson, Meghann Sprague, Deborah Unger and Samyak Yamauchi. 15. Tempo Gallery 1271 Commercial St. The work of Tempo’s six local artists will be on display during art walk. Find a variety of painting styles by artists Edward Peterson, Phyllis Taylor, Thron Riggs and Vicki Baker, as well as photography by Carol Smith and quilted fabric art wall hangings by Alexandra
Deb Vanasse is the author of 16 books; meet her at Blue Scorcher.
Myers. Many of the artist will be present. There will be live music by the duo Birds of a Feather from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 16. Old Town Framing Co. 1287 Commercial St. Stop by Old Town Framing Co. for some conversation as you look over original art, prints and more. 20. AVA a-i-r at the Armory Skatepark 407 17th St. Astoria Visual Arts artist-in-residence Andie Sterling’s work is visually inspired by shifting landscapes, meandering rivers, tidal action and erosion patterns that mark the rhythms of time’s passage on Earth. She creates stop-motion animation projections by photo-documenting the process of her line drawings and collaborating with sound artists to create site-specific installations. Her newest installation, “Coaxal,” is inspired by raindrop patterns, canyon walls and Earth tides.
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Author Melissa Eskue Ousley will share her books at Blue
A print by Patricia Fagerland at Forsythea.
de la salandra will be open during art walk.
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handmade clothing designer since 1984, during art walk, and view one-of-a-kind garments in European fabrics and workmanship. Also find limited editions of mohair and cashmere teddy bears and hares.
you to join her from 5 to 7 p.m. to browse the racks and enjoy an assortment of culinary delights.
2. WineKraft 80 10th St. WineKraft features art by six local artists. Enjoy live music at 7 p.m. 4. In the Boudoir 1004 Commercial St. In honor of Clatsop Community College’s “Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st Century” exhibit, In the Boudoir will feature whimsical nude paintings by Marga Stanley and Phyllis Taylor guaranteed to make you chuckle. 10. Forsythea 1124 Commercial St. Forsythea will feature new and renewed monotypes and linocuts by artist and owner Patricia Fagerland during art walk. 12. Luminari Arts 1133 Commercial St. Luminari Arts will feature the unveiling of collaborative installation piece by D. Jackson and C. Bruhn. This giant altar is comprised of hand-embellished furniture, stacked and topped with an antique pump organ shelf. Whimsical, happy and meticulously detailed, this magnificent piece greets people as they enter the shop. The shop will also feature new sculptures by J. Gibson. These voluptuous pieces are cast in cement and suitable for indoor and outdoor hanging. Enjoy music, beverages and snacks. 13. de la salandra 1145 Commercial St. Join Mary de la Salandra,
14. Liberty Theatre 1203 Commercial St. Astoria Arts & Movement Center instructor and tango dancer Estelle Olivares will host group classes and special performances in the McTavish Room of the theater during art walk. Olivares will teach short classes and perform tango demonstrations throughout the evening. Group dancing will show tango social dances known as milongas. Novices and seasoned dancers are welcome. Donations for the dancers are welcome. 18. EFA Architect 1413 Commercial St. Find art and architecture at the new office of EFA Architect. There will be a grand opening celebration of this new business, featuring a show of photography by Don Frank of Seaside. Frank calls this series “The Trespassers” and refers to them as colorful, weird and cool, but you might see a bit of performance art in them too. Images are presented on metal and canvas.
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5. The Fox and The Fawn 1008 Commercial St. The Fox and the Fawn, an upscale resale shop, features a wide variety of reasonably priced new and gently worn women’s and men’s clothing. Ayla DeCoraggio, the shop’s new owner, invites
6. Sea Gypsy Gallery and Gifts 1001 Commercial St. Sea Gypsy Gallery and Gifts will host its second annual Black Light Art Show. Brianna Horton will be dazzling visitors again with over 25 paintings that completely transform under black light. There will be a free raffle for a $100 basket of fun glow-in-the-dark products made by local artists. The first 25 guests will receive a free in-darkglowing hair accessory. Enjoy tasty snacks and beverages. 9. Cargo 240 11th St. Cargo has lots of ideas for you and your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day.
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17. Reach Break Brewing 1343 Duane St. Photography by Kim Rose Adams christens Astoria’s newest SE local brewery. Adams’ work featuresdraw local landscapes and objects that Publ reflect geological history and Natu human society. “The surrounding with county lands attract the part of trato my soul that needs sparseness and high quietude,” she said. “I love how T that contrasts with Astoria’s once place industrious and bawdy history, and Feb. its ongoing revival, restoration and the F reformation. It’s a deep need for meLibra to be inspired by the surrounding for th daily beauty and grime.” at th by ca The Continued on Pg. 9mate
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Continued from Pg. 8 19. Blue Scorcher Bakery 1493 Duane St. What two things go well together? Artisan breads and books! Come meet North Coast authors, find a new read and have it signed while you enjoy gourmet treats at the Blue Scorcher from 5:30 to
8:30 p.m. With multiple genres represented, there’s something for everyone: poetry, coloring books, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, memoir, metaphysical, mystery, self-help, young adult and more. Authors include Catherine Al-Meten Meyers, Matt Crichton, Heather Douglas, Melissa Eskue Ousley, Andrea Larson Perez,
Angela Sidlo and Deb Vanasse. 21. Vintage Hardware 1162 Marine Drive Vintage Hardware introduces its Pop Up Shop located inside the store. Hand-picked and curated, this space will allow individuals who don’t have a brick-and-mortar space to showcase their wares. Businesses
will revolve monthly, kicking off every art walk. In February, explore the culinary talents of Aleesha Nedd. An up-and-coming baker, Nedd has a personal following at Coffee Girl on Pier 39. However, her personal business, The Naked Lemon, is establishing a name for itself too.
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Pulsar is a young surf-pop trio.
“Night Music” by Edward Peterson at Tempo Gallery.
Hear three bands at Armory Skatepark
“Bathtub baby” by Phyllis Taylor at In the Boudoir.
“The Way They Live Today,” a needle-felting on wool over armature piece by Stacy Polson at RiverSea Gallery.
“Daphne and Apollo,” a carved wood and stitched cloth sculpture by Deborah Unger at RiverSea.
A watercolor by George Wilson at Imogen Gallery.
A photograph by Don Frank at EFA Architect.
Learn how to draw natural objects SEASIDE — Do you like to draw? Sign up for Seaside Public Library’s Drawing Natural Objects Workshop with local artist and illustrator Dorota Haber-Lehigh. The workshop will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and is sponsored by the Friends of the Seaside Library. You must sign up for this class and can do so at the circulation desk or by calling 503-738-6742. The class is free, and all materials will be provided.
In this back-to-basics drawing class, Haber-Lehigh will engage participants in fun and surprising sketching exercises to loosen the hand, which will help in learning to draw with confidence. The class will also cover how light and shadow affect illustration and how to shade and apply texture to make your natural objects look realistic. Participants will then draw seashells using the techniques they have
learned. Haber-Lehigh will bring shells as examples, and everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite shell to use as a model. Haber-Lehigh received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pacific University with a focus on printmaking and art history. She has designed, illustrated and published the coloring books “ABC of Native Plants of the Coastal Pacific Northwest” and “Native Berries of the Coastal Pacific Northwest.”
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Dorota Lehigh-Haber will present a Drawing Natural Objects workshop.
ASTORIA — In post-Second Saturday Art Walk fun, the Armory Skatepark invites the public down to hear three out-of-town musical acts starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. The space will be heated and the music will be luscious. The first act to perform is Slim, from Anacortes, Washington. Silm has been described a esoteric, reverb laden, soft and beautiful. Previewing songs from an upcoming album, the band shares rich vocal compositions about intimacies of life and the unknown. Pulsar, also from Ana-
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cortes, is a young surf-pop trio with beautifully crafted songs, twangy and fun. Fuzz Bomb has been active for a while now, bringing heavy garage-rock blues fuzz to the Montesano/ Aberdeen, Washington, area. They’ve played local festival Cobain Days and many other shows in the grunge rock hub. A great band to get your skateboard out and shred the night away to. Admission is $5. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome. The Armory Skatepark is in the basement at 17th and Duane streets.
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IS EROTIC ART
MEANINGFUL OR VULGAR? Clatsop Community College’s 11th annual international juried exhibition ‘Au Naturel’ asks viewers to decide By DWIGHT CASWELL
he international juried exhibition that is “Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st Century” returns for its 11th year, with an opening at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Clatsop Community College’s Royal Nebeker Gallery. This year’s juror, Daniel Duford, is the visiting associate professor of art at Reed College, a 2010 Hallie Ford Fellow, and recent recipient of an Art Matters grant. Duford has assembled what may be the best show yet, and he has also for the first time edged “Au Naturel” into a zone that many will label erotic. Surely the star of this year’s “Au
Naturel” is the quality of draftsmanship, which avoids the pitfall described by Henri Matisse: “When an artist or student draws a nude figure with painstaking care, the result is drawing, and not emotion.” There is plenty of emotion in this show. Thomas Jackson’s “Man” is a work of strongly felt, simplified realism. The artist’s approach is to apply lines and marks with strong gestures, “working without a net,” he calls it. “Viewers of these drawings are reminded,” he continues, “of body-related social and political issues: perceptions of ideal beauty and society’s pressure to attain that ideal; the relentless use of the youthful human body in marketing; sexuality, gender identification or ambiguity, body image, relationship
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“Birch Sketch #4” by Roger Walkup of Baltimore, Maryland.
“Dragon Scales” by Lisette Sanchez of Lake Forest Park, Washington.
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“Toweling the Back I” by Mabrie Ormes of Ashland. “I am focused on creating nudes who express themselves as subjects,” she says. “The ‘Bathers’ are nudes busy with their toilettes. They are not ‘posing’ in the traditional sense: The display of their naked bodies to the eye of a viewer is not their primary purpose. In this work, I take a page from Edgar Degas.”
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ARTISTS’ RECEPTION dynamics, aging, mental and physical health, etc.” Perhaps, but art historian Sir Kenneth Clark put it in simpler terms: “The nude does not simply represent the body, but relates it, by analogy, to all structures that have become part of our imaginative experience.” Lawrence Mannato’s “The Sign: When My Life Was Ebbing Away, Then I Remembered” and Nick Reszetar’s “Excepatum” combine realistic drawing with dense layers of indistinct abstraction, struggles of human interaction without and the mysteries of the soul within. Stephanie Silco’s “Humanoid,” on the other hand, is all abstraction, a posed shell of the soul. The triumph of drawing in this show continues with portraiture, in particular Paul Barton’s “Lioness,” Patrick Deshaye’s “Model Hiding a Tattoo,” and local favorite Robert Paulmenn’s “Reclining Nude.” The gesture of the model before a burned landscape across a body of water, in Brad Gooch’s “After the Burn,” exhibits a poised tension that balances on the edge of surrealism. Edi Franc’s “The Day I Lost My Head” goes
6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 CCC Royal Nebeker Art Gallery 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria Awards to be announced Free right over the edge, as does Mike Southern’s flaming landscape, “Burn.” Southern’s torch-bearing nude in the foreground tells a story, but what might it be? Franc, of Kaʻaʻawa, Hawaii, paints realistically a subject she describes surrealistically as, “giant, headless figures suspended in space, dysmorphic, depersonalized creatures floating above the ocean seem to exist in a new, unearthly realm, the one created in dreams or our subconscious.” Pierre-Auguste Renoir said that he always wanted to paint nudes “as if they were some splendid fruit,” but the nudes in internationally recognized Portland-based artist Henk Pander’s three large paintings appear overripe. The works, Pander says, “Echo the decadent period of the 1960s still lingering, while recognizing aging, mortality and existential
loneliness.” These are also the paintings that may raise eyebrows in this show, for many will consider them not only decadent but erotic or pornographic. Erotic art has been with us at least since mesolithic times, but for most of history it has existed on the fringes of art, in the bath house murals of Pompeii, say, or in ceramics, sculpture or paintings exhibited in intimate contexts. Today the erotic has become more mainstream, more accepted whether it is art or not. And how to distinguish? U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart famously couldn’t define pornography, “but I know it when I see it.” That was in 1964, and times have changed “The living model, the naked body of a woman, is the privileged seat of feeling, but also of questioning,” Henri Matisse said. In superficially divulging the intimacies of sex, does erotic art achieve something meaningful? Or does it sacrifice the intimacy of mind and soul, the body in relationship to self and surroundings, for what is simply vulgar? This year, “Au Naturel” gives you a chance to decide for yourself.
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Stephanie Silco’s “Humanoid 12,” is all abstraction, a posed shell of the soul.
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COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Saturday, Feb. 11
Sunday, Feb. 12
PBL Tournaments 8 a.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503-717-4308. Enjoy the excitement of the annual Pacific Basketball League tournaments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria.
Thursday, Feb. 9 Business After Hours 5:30 p.m., Museum of Whimsey, 1215 Duane St., Astoria, 503-3256311. Sponsored by the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours provides a networking opportunity for chamber members and business owners to mingle. LNWC Speaker Series 6:30 p.m., Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Lower Nehalem Watershed Council welcomes author and scientist Dan Bottom for a presentation examining science wetlands restoration and salmon recovery; presentation begins at 7:20 p.m.
Community Discussion 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-4369301. Oregon Humanities presents a free conversation with Jennifer Roberts who will talk about how recipes connect and create communities across time, distance and culture. Nature Matters 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-861-4443. Guest speaker Sarah Kidd will give a presentation on her last study of the wetland seed banks, non-native plant invasions and sea level rise.
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Friday, Feb. 10 Quilt Run 101 9:30 a.m., Astoria, Cannon Beach, Wheeler, 888-305-0854. Quilt Run 101 is the annual shop hop from Astoria to Brookings where shoppers pick up one challenge fat quarter from participating shops, make a quilt and enter to
win prizes, to Feb. 20. Contra Dance 7 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503741-8412, $5 to $10, all ages. Celebrate the art of dance with live music at this community contra folk dance.
Barbara Drake, author of “Morning Light” will be featured. 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.
Wings Conference 8 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-717-1852, free, 18 +. WINGS conference offers sessions and workshops for women interested in pursuing educational opportunities. Free lunch and childcare provided; registration required. Maritime Archaeological Society Annual Meeting 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barbey Maritime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria. Annual reports and project updates will begin at 9 a.m., followed by keynote speaker Tom Beasley at 11 a.m. The day will wrap up with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Columbia River Maritime Museum Boat Hall and artifact storage. Continues Sunday with training courses for MAS members. Art & Antiques Walk 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., multiple venues, downtown Ocean Park, Wash, 360-665-6041. Get ready for spring at the Ocean Park Art & Antiques Walk; watch art demonstrations and find everything from yard art, painted apparel and art books to original paintings, glass art and woodworks.
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Open House 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ade-
Bountiful Backyards
1 p.m., Ilwaco Library, 158 , 360N. 1st Ave., Ilwaco, Wash. l Back642-3908, adults. Bountifu mes lco we ies ser e tur yards lec Pacific the Master Gardeners of ut County who will talk abo how to bring common pollinators to your garden.
laide’s Coffee & Books, 1401 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-6656050, free. Check out local peninsula fiberistas at the 19th annual Spinners & Weavers Open House, free demonstrations. Trunk Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Primary Elements, 232 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-4360220. See Pamela Burkland Recherche’s hand-crafted custom bags from Japanese obi silks with vintage buttons at the Valentines Trunk Show. Annual Seed Exchange 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., White Clover Grange, 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503368-6874, free, all ages. Give Seeds a Chance offers gardeners, seed collectors and novices a chance to swap
seeds from herb and vegetable to flower and native plants and exchange information with others; a talk at 1
Dance Party
p.m. by Maia Holliday. Your Art’s Desire Noon to 9:30 p.m., Kiawanda Community
9 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503-791-5657, $5, 21 +. Join fellow Aquarians at the Age of Aquarius Dance Party with DJ imcodefour.
Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City, 503-550-9655, $30 to $35. Your Art’s Desire: A Celebration of Chocolate, Wine & Art is a benefit for Community Arts Project’s literacy program; includes art sale, silent auction, libations, appetizers, desserts, raffle and live music. Drawing Natural Objects 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free, registration required. Dorota Haber-Lehigh will teach a workshop on drawing natural objects like shells. Northwest Author Series 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, free.
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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 pinwheels at participating merchants.
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Artist Reception 6 to 9 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0238. An artists’ reception in tribute of the annual Photographic Nude exhibit, a collection of photographic prints exploring artistic views of body and form.
Monday, Feb. 13
Trunk Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Primary Elements, 232 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-4360220. See Pamela Burkland Recherche’s hand-crafted custom bags from Japanese obi silks with vintage buttons at the Valentine’s Trunk Show. “The Curious Savage” 2 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503368-7008, $15. “The Curious Savage” is an entertaining and fanciful comedy, giving the audience a feeling that kindness and affection is not entirely lost in a world of greed and dishonesty. Open Auditions 6 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104. Astor Street Opry Company will cast for the annual “The Real Lewis & Clark Story, or How
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Open Auditions 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104. Astor Street Opry Company will cast for the annual “The Real Lewis & Clark Story, or How the Finns Discovered Astoria;” small and large roles for 20 actors, no experience necessary.
Past to Present 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503325-2323, $5. Past to Present lecture series features Colin Fogarty presenting “Connecting to Place: A Confluence Story Gathering.”
Wednesday, Feb. 15
the Finns Discovered Astoria;” small and large roles for 20 actors. Also looking for a fiddler and guitarist to join the musical crew. Dance the Love 6 to 7:30 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, $5 per couple. Join this Zumba Valentine’s Day dance party and fundraiser for the Riverfolk Homeless Coalition.
A Sweet Affaire
4 to 6:30 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-7383311, $35, 21 +. Wines from the northwest, appetizers from local restaurants and an assortment of treats are highlights of A Sweet Affaire, a fundraiser for scholarships and Seaside Rotary Foundation projects; includes silent and live auctions. PBL Tournaments 7 p.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503-717-4308. Enjoy the excitement of the
Listening to the Land 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-9126, free.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Derek Wiley will discuss “Life in the River” documenting native salmon of the North Coast region.
Spaghetti Feed 5 p.m., Brownsmead Grange, 42880 Fish Lane, Astoria, $8 to $25, all ages. Brownsmead Farmers Club invites all to a Valentine’s Day all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed, includes condiments, beverages, desserts, music, prizes, raffle and more.
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Thursday, Feb. 16 Pop-Up Farmers Market 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., North Coast Food Web, 577 18th St., Astoria, 503-468-0921. Buy direct from local farmers for seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, meat, cheese, fish and more.
annual Pacific Basketball League tournaments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria.
Hearts for the Arts 6 to 10 p.m., Willapa Harbor Community Center, 916 W. First St., South Bend, Wash., 360-942-3677, $35 in advance, $40 at the door. The Willapa Heritage Foundation hosts its 22nd annual dinner and auction. “The Curious Savage” 7 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503368-7008, $15. “The Curious Savage” is an entertaining and fanciful comedy, giving the audience a feeling that kindness and affection is not entirely lost in a world of greed and dishonesty.
Doktor Kaboom
2 p.m., Raymond Theater, 323 3rd St., Raymond, Wash., 360-875-5123, $5, all ages. Doktor Kaboom performs original interactive science comedy shows for audiences of all ages, creatively blending theater arts with the wonders of science.
Senior Craft Fair
Bountiful Backyards
Fish Tales
Thursday Night Talks
10:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-7389323, $3 to $6.75, all ages. Local artisans highlight their creative talents during the third Thursday Craft Fair, includes handmade crafts, jewelry and more.
5:30 p.m., Raymond Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, adults. Bountiful Backyards lecture series welcomes the Master Gardeners of Pacific County who will discuss bringing common pollinators into the garden.
7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7386742, free. Food writer Jennifer Burns Bright helps participants explore the relationship with the products of the sea, understanding the ocean’s bounty and challenges.
7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503325-2203, free. TNT lecture series welcomes makeup artist Christina Kortum who will give a presentation on “Mask Maker: Bringing Film and Television Characters to Life.”
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Treating yourself is possible when on a sugar detox Review and photos by MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA MOUTH@COASTWEEKEND.COM
The gleaming yellow pound cake. Crackers and cheese. That errant piece of candy I discovered in a jacket pocket. A burger and a beer on Friday afternoon. All of them, hectoring me. Pleading. Forbidden. For I was abstaining from sugar — not only sweets, but anything processed or high on the glycemic scale (see: potatoes, corn, bread, etc.). The regimen, dubbed the 10 Day Sugar Detox Challenge, was developed by Seaside’s Jennifer Visser. It was presented through her business, the Healthy Hub, as a free, community-wide event. It would help to detox together, she suggested, because it wouldn’t be easy. And indeed, when you tear your body from the jackknifing sugar cycles it’s accustomed to, the withdrawals are real. You get sore, physically and mentally. After a few days you’re supposed to break through, feeling more energetic, lean, sleeping better and so on. Besides trimming one’s waistline — which, as the Mouth, I was long overdue for — the detox has a way of recalibrating one’s tastebuds. They seem to become heightened. Natural flavors become more rewarding. I appreciate the detox’s effects because I participated last year. That first time was a true revelation, one that would forever change my eating habits. I replaced loads of empty starches with nutrient-rich veggies. But for whatever reason, my second go at the detox was more turbulent. Sugar’s fangs were again lodged deeper than I imagined. For the better part of those days I was a achy, listless grump. Eventually I sought to offset that crankiness — not to mention all the extra time I was spending in the kitchen — by eating out. And to be sure: There’s not a whole lot on local menus that meet the detox criteria at face value. (In short,
A beautifully cooked filet mignon at the Stephanie Inn put the Mouth on cloud nine.
At Silver Salmon, the Mouth ordered the Alder Planked Salmon Dungeness with double veggies on the side.
it’s meat and veggies.) Dining out within the guidelines, I imagine, is similar to dealing with other dietary restrictions. My first trip out was to The Stand in Seaside. It was recommended by Visser, the detox champion, who relayed her go-to sugar-free order there: a Spicy Veggie burrito, sans tortilla, add meat and avocado. As part of my laundry list of substitutions, I also had to make sure there was no rice or beans, and it made me feel a little sheepish, self-conscious of my finicky order. (It’s something I hoped to overcome as there’s no shame in ordering what you really want or need.) Only momentarily bashful, I was overcome with joy when handed the dish. After stressing over every detail of every meal at home, being cooked for was an enormous relief. What lay before me was akin to a big, steaming taco salad (but with no taco). Zucchini spears were the foundation. Along with celery, they were ingredients I was surprised to find at a burrito shop. With faint black grill marks, the veggies — including onions and a few slices of bell pepper — were faintly seasoned. While I expected something from a simmered marinade, the
I WAS STILL IN SEARCH OF A MEAL THAT MIGHT TRANSCEND THE RESTRICTIONS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REMAIN WITHIN THEM. chicken was plain and rather dry. As I filled up, my contentment diminished; this basic sauté too closely resembled what I’d been making at home. No shots at The Stand, but I thought to myself: There’s a way to ascend here; it must be possible to treat one’s self while adhering to a restrictive diet. A few nights later I slid into a booth at Astoria’s Silver Salmon Grille. The ethos there seemed to fit the bill: Upscale dining boasting health. The menu makes a point of working within dietary needs. I chose the Alder Planked Salmon Dungeness ($33), seafood that seemed to require the least modification. The fish is broiled on an alder plank “Native American style” and crowned with crab. I had to get the rosemary beurre blanc on the side, which was a shame. I tasted a
dab — it was rich, lovely, creamy and delicious. Some of what I’d been missing. Instead of potatoes or rice I got double veggies. Prepared simply in oil, it was mostly baby carrots with caramelized onions and a few blackened bell pepper slivers. The alder plank didn’t instill in the salmon any new flavor but did grant a lovely, delicate outer crust and a supple center. The dusting of crab elevated the meal above rote diet or training food — I mean, after all, we are talking salmon and veggies. (Thank goodness the veggies weren’t steamed.) And while I was satisfied, even smiling for the moment, a couple hours later I was hungry again, dipping into the cupboards and firing up the stove. As the detox came to an end I was still in search of a meal that might transcend the restrictions while at the same time remain within them. I made a reservation at the Stephanie Inn. On the second floor of the Cannon Beach hotel, it is one of the most opulent, classically fine dining options around, if not the zenith. This was, after all, to be a celebration, a toast to the detox’s completion. I explained the situation to my server, and as luck would have it she had detoxed a few years prior. With the Filet Mignon ($50), she knew to leave out the potatoes and the sauce (a deep, elegantly refined Oregon truffle reduction). Again, alas, I was
doing double veggies. If you look at the plate — and, to be sure, the snaps from my old iPhone don’t do it justice — it looks pretty basic. But these veggies — from outstanding regional farms Kingfisher and Island’s End — were a cut above. And the filet was from another stratosphere. It came from Washington Beef, a ranch in our neighbor state’s northwestern corner. (The Stephanie maintains a wildly impressive pantry from purveyors mostly within a radius of a few hundred miles.) Before being sliced into two almost-coffee-cup footprint, inch-thick medallions, the Angus filet was aged, seared to form an wholly-sealing-yet-delicately-thin crust, then finished in the oven. In the center, a tender pink sun emanated, glowing forth form a nearly raw center, dissipating with uncommon evenness toward the crust. There are no visible traces of fat or tissue — the marbling has totally rendered, locked within, osmosis; tissue, meanwhile, would be as likely found on a Stephanie Inn plate as unicorn. Such a quality of steak would be of significant difficulty to source at retail in the area. It is then coupled with an execution every bit as extraordinary. Whilst chewing that luscious filet, it’s as if God is smiling down upon you. No matter what’s happening — sugar detox, personal, political, etc. — it whisks you to the moment, swaddling in the lap of luxury. All concern — actual and existential — seem to melt away. The Stephanie Inn’s beef made me not only wholly present, but it left a long tail of gratitude. That effervesce permeated the remainder of my evening. I was on cloud nine until my head hit the pillow. Wishing, hoping to dream: but for if every night I could only afford to eat so well; I could stay on the sugar detox forever.
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SEASIDE — For nearly 20 years, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has been closely monitoring the survival and downstream migration of salmon in coastal river basins. As the assistant project leader of the Salmonid Life Cycle Monitoring Project, Derek Wiley has spent the past decade researching salmon and steelhead and making estimates about their abundance and survival rates on the northern Oregon coast, often taking his GoPro camera into the field with him to capture fish behavior and spawning. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, join Wiley at the Seaside Public Library for the second of this year’s free Listening to the Land presentations focused on wildlife, “Life in the River.” Wiley will provide a screening of his films documenting the freshwater life of native salmon in the region. “Journey’s End” is an 18-minute video capturing underwater behavior and spawning of wild chum salmon, Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and Pacific lamprey in several rivers on the North Oregon Coast. Wiley will also share
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footage documenting Salmonid Life Cycle Monitoring Project activities on the North Fork Nehalem River from fall 2015 and give an update on recent results. As a research biologist with ODFW, Wiley supervises a field crew responsible for monitoring adult and juvenile salmonids in the North Fork Nehalem River for the Salmonid Life Cycle Monitoring Project. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Towson State University and a master’s degree in fisheries and wildlife
from Frostburg State University, both in Maryland. In 2004 he moved to John Day to work for ODFW on a steelhead research project. Two years later he moved to Tillamook to take his current position. Wiley is an avid fly fisherman, photographer and videographer. Listening to the Land is a monthly winter speaker series offered January through May and presented by North Coast Land Conservancy and the Necanicum Watershed Council in partnership with the Seaside library.
On the Rocks to perform in Clatskanie CLATAKANIE — As part of its 28th Performing Arts Series, the Clatskanie Arts Commission will present the University of Oregon’s male a cappella group On the Rocks in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Clatskanie’s Birkenfeld Theatre, located at 75 S. Nehalem St. On The Rocks was founded in 1999 by Leo DaSilva and Peter Hollens when they attended the University of Oregon. The group established itself through five albums, a viral video of Lady Gaga’s “Bad
Romance,” and appearances on NBC’s “The Sing Off.” Now they are a new group of 12 living up to their past of fame and notoriety. You may ask, “Why don’t you sing Lady Gaga?” or “Where are the guys from the ‘Sing Off’?” Those singers have graduated — but talent never graduates. Talent built this group from a time before the boom of reality TV shows and viral videos. Know this: Every time On the Rocks performs, the group steps on stage with the vigor of every man who has ever sung in
On the Rocks. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $14 for children age 12 and under. Tickets are available at Hump’s Restaurant in Clatskanie, by calling Elsa at 503-728-3403 and at the ticket booth that opens at 7 p.m. the night of the performance. Only cash or check will be accepted. The theater holds 165 audience members, so be sure you get your tickets soon. Also, mark your calendar for Feb. 24, for the rescheduled performance of South American group Condor.
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Benefit for the PAC features Irish music Doktor Kaboom brings science, fun ASTORIA — “A bold sound from New England,” “an Irish music phenomenon in America,” and “pure exhilaration for the ears” are a few of the comments from recent reviews of the The Press Gang, a traditional Irish band from Portland, Maine, that will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, located at 588 16th St. The Press Gang fuses the talents of squeezebox player Christian “Junior” Stevens, fiddler Alden Robinson, flute-player and vocalist Hanz Araki, and guitarist Owen Marshall into a musical partnership. The quartet blends their skill in traditional Irish music with their aptitude for other styles. The joy that these musicians pour into playing music together is infectious. The result is a sound at once energetic and sensitive, innovative and reverent.
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Flutist and vocalist Araki is no stranger to the North Coast. He was based for many years in Portland, Oregon, and recorded solo albums as well as several albums with Kathryn Claire. Araki has performed locally at McMenamins Sand Trap Pub, KALA, Fort George Brewery, the Peninsula Arts Center, and as a soloist with the North
Coast Symphonic Band at the Liberty Theater. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for youth. Proceeds benefit the PAC. Tickets are available at the door and online at www.littlesearecords.com. For more information, visit supportthepac.org or call Partners for the PAC co-chair Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590.
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Volunteer at FisherPoets Gathering ASTORIA — The FisherPoets Gathering seeks volunteers for its upcoming 20th annual festival, set for Feb. 24 and 25. Volunteers are needed to check and sell admission buttons and to offer errant fisherpoet fans directions at the festival venues and fisherpoet bookstore. A volunteer shift is three hours. At each venue, except the bookstore, volunteers can listen to the festival readers or music while
working. In exchange for helping this 20-year-old festival keep afloat, organizers give all volunteers a free FPG admission button, good all weekend at all venues. If you’re willing to help, venue shifts on Friday and Saturday evenings are 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Bookstore shifts are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., noon to 3 p.m., 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., 5 to 8 p.m. and 7:30 to 10 p.m. both days of the festival. The Gathering is using
SignUp.com to organize the volunteer shifts. Sign up for a slot at http://signup.com/ go/ZTTBGx Organizers need two volunteers at each venue, so sign up with a friend, or simply pair up with someone where there’s an opening. Heather Hansen is organizing the festival’s volunteers again this year. You’ll be able to communicate through SignUp. Learn more about this year’s festival at www.fisherpoets.org
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Dance for a fundraiser Zumba party proceeds benefit nonprofit Riverfolk ASTORIA — Astoria Arts & Movement Center will hold Dance the Love, a Zumba Valentine’s Day dance party and fundraiser. The event is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the center, located at 342 10th St. Get ready for a raucous
Zumba dance party, featuring favorite love songs by Pitbull and other various artists. In promoting the love of Valentine’s Day, admission is a suggested donation of $5 per couple. The Zumba event is a fundraiser for Riverfolk Homeless Coalition, a local nonprofit that works to meet the needs of Clatsop County’s homeless population. All proceeds will go to
Riverfolk. Riverfolk serves a free hot brunch every Sunday morning at the Astoria Armory. The organization also helps people obtain ID in partnership with the DMV, facilitated the availability of flu shots in partnership with Clatsop County’s Public Health Division, and, through private donation, provided foul-weather gear to the homeless.
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Show off your skills and sign up for chili cook-off RAYMOND, WASH. — Calling all cowboys and cowgirls: You can compete in an upcoming chuckwagon chili cook-off at the Raymond Theatre. The Raymond Round-
up, a fundraiser to be held March 25 at the historic theater, includes live entertainment, dancing, a movie, a saloon and a chili cook-off. The audience will judge the best tasting chili and prizes will be awarded. Cook-off participants will compete for a $100 first prize, a trophy and bragging rights.
The deadline to enter this chili cook-off is Tuesday, Feb. 14. To sign up, contact the Raymond Theatre at 360942-4127; leave a message or tell us your winning strategy on facebook.com/ Raymond-Theatre. Proceeds from the fundraister will benefit the historic Raymond Theatre.
Super sale calls for vendors Sign up to sell wares at Grays River Valley Center this March
ROSBURG, Wash. — Organizers are issuing a call for vendors and individuals who wish to participate in the fourth annual In-Door Super Sale at the Johnson Park Center in Rosburg from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25. This event is a fundraiser for Grays River Valley
Center at Johnson Park, the old Rosburg school building. The center serves the community in many ways with learning and human development activities: It boasts a lending library, computer center, sewing instruction center, gym, game room, and baseball field, among other community services. Items for sale can be gently used, repurposed, vintage, antique or newly crafted. There will be over 50 table spaces available, approximately 5 feet by 10 feet, plus room
for tents on the lawn outside. The cost for table space is $10 for the first table space, and $5 for each additional space. Lawn space for a tent is $25. Call Donna at 360-4652273 for more information and to make your reservation. Set up will be Friday afternoon, March 24. Food and beverages will be available during the sale, and a bake sale will be provided by the Friendship Circle of the Grays River United Methodist Church.
Audition for ‘Real Lewis and Clark Story’ ASOC to hold open auditions for original musical on Feb. 12 and 13 ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company will hold auditions for its original production “The Real Lewis and Clark Story, or How the Finns Discovered Astoria.” Written by Judith P. Niland, with original music by Stanley Azen and Joyce C. Niland of Pasadena, California, and Philip Morrill of Astoria, this vaudeville-style, musical melodrama will be directed by Ashley Mundel, with musical direction by Dida DeAngelis and choreography by Carleta Lewis-Allen.
Open auditions will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 and at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at the ASOC Playhouse, located at 129 W. Bond St. No previous theater or music experience is necessary for any of the small or large parts for over 20 actors and actresses. The musical follows a couple of heroes forging their way from Missouri to the Oregon Coast, suffering tragedy at the hands of evil foes while battling the wild — all without losing their beer supplies. Watch how they come to the gallant rescue of the Corps of Discovery, reach the end of the Pacific Trail first and settle the city they christen “Astoria” in honor of their relative, John Jacob Svenson-Astor.
Performances are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 31 through April 29. There will be two matinees at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9 and 23. The house opens 30 minutes before each performance. All tickets for Friday performances cost $5 for any seat. This year, the Astor Street Opry Company is looking for a fiddler and guitar player to join the musical crew and add a little spark to the musical journey. If you have interest in performing and have questions, contact director Ashley Mundel at mundelmakeupartistry@gmail.com or at 503730-9689. For tickets, call 503-3256104, or visit www.astorstreetoprycompany.com
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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, Feb. 9
Memorial Concert 8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 324 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-6651. The first Jason Goodding Memorial Concert will have live music by Texas Tribute, a ZZ Top tribute band featuring Bruce Smith; donations go to the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation.
Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390. String band, bluegrass and country. 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.
Shep Gold 8 p.m., Public Coast Brewing Co., 264 E. 3rd St., Cannon Beach, 503-4360285. Shep Gold plays folk rock, indie.
Friday, Feb. 10 Jennifer Goodenberger 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777. Jennifer Goodenberger plays piano. Ray Raihala 6 p.m., Urban Café, 1119 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-338-5133. Ray Raihala plays acoustic folk, blues, soft rock. Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1159. Thistle and Rose perform originals, folk and Americana from the 70s and 80s. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Wes Wahrmund’s classical guitar skills amaze with light jazz and originals. 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.
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California Guitar Trio Thursday, Feb. 9
7:30 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922. The technical wizardry of the California Guitar Trio spans a wide range of instrumental music playing unique originals to interpretations of Queen, the Beatles, Bach, Beethoven and surf music of the Ventures. The Press Gang 7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $10 to $15, all ages. The Press Gang is a traditional Irish band from Portland, Maine.
Niall 6 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975. Niall Carroll plays pop, classic rock and folk music with vocals on guitar and harmonica.
On the Rocks 7:30 p.m., Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 Nehalem St., Clatskanie, 503-728-3403, $14 to $18. The University of Oregon’s all-male a cappella group performs.
Ray Raihala 6 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, 503-338-5133. Ray Raihala plays acoustic folk, blues, soft rock.
Pig Honey 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. Pig Honey plays rhythm-nblues, funk, psychedelic and rock.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Bill Wadhams 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150. Bill Wadhams and son are joined by musicians Charles Pike and Paul Trubachik for pop and rock.
Sea Strings 2 p.m., Raymond Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408. Bill and Janet Clark perform duets on fiddle, mandolin, tenor guitar.
Open Mic & Jam 7 p.m., Pacific Pearl Bistro, 111 Broadway, Seaside. All styles welcome to jam with the Tim Kelly Blues Band.
Julie Amici Trio 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 21 +. Julie Amici Trio plays jazz, blues and country.
Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Tom Trudell plays piano. Ty Curtis Band 6 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722. The Ty Curtis Band plays 70s-style rock, Southern twang and blues rock. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Wes Wahrmund plays light jazz and originals on guitar. Lisa Prank and The Young Pioneers 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash. Lisa Prank is a one-woman pop punk band. The Young Pioneers play punk rock.
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Theory of Relativity 8 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, 21 +. Theory of Relativity plays classic rockn-roll, blues, country, jazz and folk. Pig Honey 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Pig Honey plays rhythm-n-blues, funk, psychedelic and acid rock. Post Art Walk Concert 9 p.m., Armory Skatepark, 17th and Duane streets, Astoria, $5, all ages. Hear Slim with a reverb-laden sound followed by surf-pop trio Pulsar and garage rock blues band Fuzz Bomb.
Sunday, Feb. 12 John Orr 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Guitarist John Orr plays southern blues, jazz and folk. Skadi Freyer 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Skadi Freyer plays piano. Don of Division Street 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. The Don of Division Street delivers psychedelic Americana-soaked pop songs in the styles from The Kinks to Neil Young. Slim Cessna’s Auto Club 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria. Slim Cessna’s Auto Club is an experimental rock and gothic Americana band originally formed in 1992 in Denver.
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Monday, Feb. 13 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers burgers and music. Don of Division Street 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. The Don of Division Street delivers psychedelic Americana-soaked pop songs in the styles from The Kinks to Neil Young.
Tuesday, Feb. 14 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. John Orr 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Guitarist John Orr plays Southern blues, jazz and folk music. Don of Division Street 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. The Don of Division Street delivers psychedelic Americana-soaked pop songs in the styles from The Kinks to Neil Young.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 Thistle & Rose 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Thistle and Rose perform original tunes, folk and Americana music from the 70s and 80s. The Horsenecks 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. The Horsenecks play old time and bluegrass music. Scheckie Metzner & Pee Wee Patenaude 9 p.m., Voodoo Room, 1102 Marine Drive, Astoria, 21+. This group plays blues, soul and Caribbean music with Josh Baer on bass.
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Riverbend Players present Hearts for the Arts dinner to raise ‘The Curious Savage’ play funds for Willapa Heritage Foundation NEHALEM — Members of the Savage family are the center of “The Curious Savage,” The Riverbend Players’ first production of the 2017 season at the North County Recreation District’s Performing Arts Center, located at 36155 Ninth St. A heartwarming comedy written by John Patrick and directed by Suzanne Jelineo, “The Curious Savage” chronicles the adventures of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage. To prevent her from spending what her stepchildren consider their inheritance, they have their stepmother committed to The Cloisters. The Cloisters is not an asylum but a home to several eccentric gentle people, who are referred to as guests, not inmates. “It’s a delightful sto-
ry,” director Jelineo said. “It shows people working together and living together — and accepting each other. The play reminds us, in a warm and heartfelt way, that we each are unique and need to be appreciated by others.” The play runs three Saturdays — Feb. 11, 18 and 25 — and two Fridays — Feb. 17 and 24. Evening performances start at 7 p.m. There are two Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 and 26. Doors open 30 minutes before the play starts. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or at the NCRD office. Call 503-368-7008. Children under 12 are free. Opening night will include a reception at 5:45 p.m., upstairs in the NCRD kitchen, with free refreshments with the cast.
SOUTH BEND, Wash. — The Willapa Heritage Foundation is hosting the 22nd annual Hearts for the Arts dinner and auction from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Willapa Harbor Community Center, located at 916 W. First St. The foundations’ purpose is to promote the arts, artists and art organizations in the Pacific County area, and this event is the foundation’s only fundraiser of the year.
This year’s Hearts for the Arts dinner will be prepared by Tamra McConahy and include salad with Cajun ranch dressing, chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, cheddar corn muffins, and bananas foster with vanilla ice cream. It’s not your run-of-the-mill fundraising dinner — it has a Mardi Gras theme. Along with dinner will be the silent auction, live auction and a raffle table, where
attendees will find many individual art pieces for sale, as well as gift certificates and baskets filled with goodies. Area artists have donated handmade art pieces for the event. A special highlight this year, artist Joanne Jambor will produce a piece for the live auction during the evening. There will be a drawing for the gas raffle at the auction. Gas raffle ticket holders do not need to attend the dinner
and auction in order to win the gas raffle prize of 100 gallons of gasoline. Raffle tickets maybe purchased at the following locations: South Bend Pharmacy, Jayden’s German Store, Raymond Pharmacy, Raymond Furniture, Elixir Coffee Shop, Bank of the Pacific, Heavenly Memories, Sunset Air or by calling 360942-3677. Tickets for this event will be $35 in advance and may be purchased at South Bend Pharmacy, at Raymond Pharmacy or by calling 360-9423677. Tickets at the door will be $40. Space is limited.
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Art and antiques walk offers a glimpse of spring OCEAN PARK, Wash. — February on the Long Beach Peninsula brings winter’s chill, the beauty of storm-driven waves crashing against cliffs in Cape Disappointment State Park, and a yearning for the light and bright colors of spring. Spring is still aways over the horizon, but you can bundle up and head “up peninsula” to the Ocean Park Art & Antiques Walk. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, the artists and shopkeepers of this coastal town promise a respite from the winter doldrums. Forgotten Treasures Antiques and Collectibles’ theme for the walk is Spring Fling: Ready for Spring! Knowing that so many customers are itching to get into the garden and dig around, booths offer an alternative idea: Dig around here to find blooming treasures. Yard art, vintage gardening books, small furniture for porches and garden-inspired artwork will be on hand throughout the two buildings. Weather permitting, Big Foot holds reign at an outdoor market filled with bargains. And for those wishing to engage in a little pre-spring DIY project,
shopkeepers Vince and Alissa Stevens have brought in a new wood gel stain product called Unicorn Spit. Colors of the rainbow enhance your woodworking project while allowing the beauty of the grain to shine through. They also offer a large selection of Dixie Belle chalk paint. New to the Ocean Park Art & Antiques Walk is Adelaide’s This espresso, chocolate, pastry and ice cream shop also carries vintage linens, handcrafted items, Bette Lu Krause-painted apparel and books by local writers. Adelaide’s is also home to local spinning and weaving group the Peninsula Fiberistas. The 19th annual Spinners & Weavers Open House will be going on Saturday and Sunday. Find yourself mesmerized by demonstrations of tabletop looms and spinning wheels. Sit by these artisans and enjoy their skills while nibbling on a treat or two and a cup of coffee or tea. If you want to be immersed in color and art, Wiegardt Studio Gallery is a must see. Floor to ceiling, paintings bring color on top of color throughout
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Vintage prints, retro decor, painted small furniture and more are at Forgotten Treasures Antiques & Collectibles.
the two floors of this working studio-gallery cottage. Bins holding unframed originals, printed art greeting cards, limited-edition giclee prints and tools of the trade are everywhere you look. Eric Wiegardt is an award-winning artist with an international following. His School of Painting workshops are held nation and worldwide. Sven and Andrea Weir’s Studio stained glass work. For
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this walk, they have brought out pieces from their personal collection of stand-ups. Most of these stained and painted glass pieces, with specially designed and decorated bases, have personal stories attached to them. Also find fanciful dreamscapes by Andrea Weir made with a mixed-media template of ink, graphite and water color, as well as handmade jewelry, beading and smaller glass work.
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Colorful stained and painted glass stand-ups from the Weirs tell stories of life lived in Ocean Park.
At Eric Wiegardt’s studio, enter one of three downstairs rooms to find unframed and framed original paintings by Eric Wiegardt.
Bay Avenue Gallery is a hub of activity all year round. Sue Raymond and her art squad of painters, potters, jewelry designers, knitters, woodworkers and artists have a bright event planned that will help bring the feel of spring a little closer — for at least one day. The gallery is planning a Yarn Bomb, a form of street art where yarn in any form is attached to an object in the public environment. Plans began last summer when Arizona artist Katie Bechtel began working with local artist Lisa Mattfield. The first piece will cover the gallery’s downspout.
Forgotten Treasures Antiques & Collectibles is at 1904 Bay Ave.; Adelaide’s is at 1401 Bay Ave.; Wiegardt Studio Gallery is at 2607 Bay Ave.; Weir Studios is at 2217 Bay Ave.; and Bay Avenue Gallery is at 1406 Bay Ave. Maps are available at all locations, the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau, the Ocean Park Area Chamber office and on the Ocean Park Art & Antiques Facebook page. For more information, visit oceanparkartandantiques. vistaprintdigital.com or email shopoceanpark@gmail.com
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Cocktail for a Cause warms customers, helps Astoria center By PATRICK WEBB
Anyone fancy a hot toddy? The Street 14 Cafe in Astoria has found a way to warm its customers while supporting others who need help. Cocktails for a Cause is a program the cafe’s owners, Jennifer and Micha Cameron-Lattek, started late last year. The idea is that, each month, half the amount charged for a specific cocktail is earmarked for a good cause. Allyx O’Connor is the front-of-house manager at the Astoria cafe, at 1410 Commercial St. She used to work at the Pickled Fish restaurant on the Long Beach Peninsula, which has used a similar fundraising technique, and is happy to acknowledge that’s where the idea came from. In January, the cause was the Astoria Warming Center, and the cocktail of choice was a hot toddy. Half the $8 customers pay for the drink is donated to the center. “It just made sense with the winter here,” said O’Connor. “We wanted to do something good in the climate that we are in right now, and a hot toddy was a perfect idea. People really like it — and they are excited about helping other people.” For the record, the hot toddies at Street 14 Cafe are made with Astoria’s Pilot House Distilling’s A-O American whisky, mulling spice, lemon and hot water. Before Christmas, proceeds from the sale of another beverage raised $350
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Proceeds from Street 14’s hot toddy have benefited the Astoria Warming Center.
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Volunteers hand out soup and coffee at the Astoria Warming Center at First United Methodist Church.
for the National Resource Defense Council, a nonprofit that works to ensure the rights of everyone to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities, while protecting wildlife and wild places. The Astoria Warming Center moved last year to from the Astoria Senior Center, which served as the site during its renovations, to the lower level of the First United Methodist Church, located at 1076 Franklin
Ave., in Astoria. Starting in November and running through the winter, the free shelter is available on nights when temperatures drop or when there is blustery weather. Alison Coffinbarger, president of the nonprofit’s board, said the center is usually full, serving 30 people a night. “We are serving the most vulnerable people,” she said. They include many
Allyx O’connor, front-ofhouse manager at Street 14 Cafe, came up with the Astoria cafe’s new Cocktail for a Cause, based on Pickled Fish’s similar program in Long Beach, Washington.
veterans, homeless people who cannot find space in other shelters, and even patients who have just been discharged from the hospital but have nowhere to sleep. Meals, showers and laundry services are offered — services that especially benefit working people. “We are able to offer a little bit of stability,” she said. Clatsop Community Action, which helps low-income residents with food and housing, has estimated there are about 1,000 homeless people in Clatsop County. Coffinbarger welcomes all donations to the center and said organizers are in particular need of blankets. They can be dropped off at the center any evening after 7 p.m. (Blankets should be laundered first.) Anyone wanting to volunteer, is asked to email contact details to astoriawarmingcenter@gmail.com
By RYAN HUME
With so much chaos in the air, it is easy to forget that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it is time to celebrate love. It is also a good time to remember that where you throw dollars can make a difference, even at the bar. I have written about Pickled Fish’s Cocktail for a Cause program in this column before, a noble trend that is catching on. For example, Street 14 Cafe recently began a similar program, and when it comes to cocktails benefiting social change, one can only say the more the merrier. The month of February marks a bit of an expansion for the Pickled Fish’s Cocktail for a Cause. For the first time, the Long Beach restaurant will be donating to a national organization, the Human Rights Campaign, which is the largest civil rights advocacy group fighting for LGBTQ rights in the United States. This limited-time cocktail, which is locally sourced, bubbly and fighting the good fight, will seduce you with its tart burst of cranberry up front, followed by an undercurrent
of chocolate notes. It tastes like a grown-up version of a cordial cherry. Pour up a batch, cue the Al Green and remember love is love. Ingredients: 1 ounce vodka* 1/2 ounce Starvation Alley Cranberry Juice 1/4 ounce simple syrup 3-4 dashes Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters Prosecco Ice Chocolate-covered cranberry on a toothpick for garnish Directions: Stir the vodka, cranberry juice, simple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker over ice. Pour into a champagne coupe and top with the Prosecco. Garnish the coupe with chocolate-covered cranberry and enjoy. —Recipe courtesy of Paige Metka, bartender at Pickled Fish, Adrift Hotel, Long Beach, Washington. Pour provided by Matt Lessnau, bar manager at Pickled Fish. * The Pickled Fish uses Capitol Vodka as its well.
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