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OPB celebrates the art and Kathryn Claire to perform solo Peninsula Arts welcomes history of Astoria Jan. 27 Center singer-songwriter ASTORIA — Dive into the art and history of Astoria with OPB. The community is invited to attend a special screening event at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at the Liberty Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The program will include a special advance screening of Oregon Art Beat’s “Art in Astoria” program. It goes behind the scenes of the development of Portland Center Stage’s new theater production “Astoria,” which brings the city’s early history to life. The Art Beat team will then take you to the studio of Jill McVarish, an Astoria-based painter known for her realistic paintings of quirky, imag-

inary scenes. They’ll also tour the Goonies jail cell at the Oregon Film Museum. The evening will also include a screening of OPB’s half-hour 2015 Oregon Experience documentary “Astoria” about Astoria’s multi-faceted history. The documentary tracks the city’s economic ups and downs through the decades and examines where those two centuries of activity have brought Astoria today. OPB State of Wonder host April Baer will conclude the evening with a question-and-answer session featuring show producers, local artists and historians. The event is free and open to the public. All ages

are welcome. Tickets are required. RSVP at www.opb. org/astoriaRSVP Oregon Art Beat’s “Art in Astoria” premieres at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 on OPB TV and will be available to watch online at watch.opb.org at the same time. The play “Astoria” at Portland Center Stage opened for previews Jan. 14,opens Jan. 20 and runs through Feb. 12. It is based on the book “ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire, A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival” by Peter Stark and is adapted and directed by Chris Coleman. For more information, visit pcs.org

Hear guitarist John Stowell in concert CANNON BEACH — For over a decade the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum has welcomed renowned musicians from all over the United States. The museum’s concert series kicks off each January and continues through May and sometimes even June: from jazz to toe-tapping Celtic music and everything in between. This year, the series begins Friday, Jan. 20 with world-renowned jazz guitarist John Stowell. This isn’t Stowell’s first performance at the museum. He has become a local favorite. A constant traveler Stowell was the first American Jazz performer to appear in Russia after the fall of the Iron Curtain and he continued to sell out performances there for two decades after. Stowell teaches internationally. He has been an artist-in-residence at schools in Germany, Indonesia, Argentina, the United States and

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John Stowell will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at the Cannon Beach History Center

Canada. He served as assistant director and performer at Oregon Public Broadcasting’s PDX Jazz Summit in 1991, and since 1995 he has been a contributing columnist for a number of magazines, including Down Beat, Guitar Player, Canadian Musician, Soundcheck (Germany), and Guitar Club (Italy). Stowell’s “Through the

Listening Glass” with David Friesen was designated one of the “Ten Best Jazz Albums of the Decade” by the Los Angeles Examiner, and he was chosen as a “Talent Deserving Wider Recognition” by Downbeat’s International Critic’s Poll in 1978 and 1979. He has appeared on BET’s “Jazz Discovery” and “Guitar Series” television shows. Seating for this concert is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults and $2 for children. Proceeds will benefit the museum’s seasonal exhibits and free lecture series. Cost includes tasty treats and donated libations. Music starts at 7 p.m., and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is a private nonprofit museum featuring seasonal historic, textile and artistic exhibits. Get your tickets at www.cbhistory.org or by phone 503-436-9301. The museum is located at 1387 S. Spruce St.

LONG BEACH, Wash. — The Peninsula Arts Center will host a solo concert with singer-songwriter Kathryn Claire at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Claire, no stranger to audiences in this area, exhibits a charisma and grace on stage that is matched only by her voice and ability to move seamlessly across genres. She has spent years cultivating her style and approach to music as a violinist, guitar player, singer and songwriter. Strong fundamentals from her classical and traditional music background combined with the ability to improvise has made her a favorite at festivals and institutions around the world. She has toured and performed in the U.S., Japan, India, Holland, Belgium and France. Beyond performing as a solo act, Clarie also tours the U.S. and Japan with Big Bridges, a collaborative project between Japanese rock guitarist Takashi O’hashi and

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Hear Kathryn Claire at the Peninsula Arts Center on Jan. 21.

musicians in Portland. Their new record “Will To Ascend” features music composed by O’hashi with lead vocals and lyrics written by songwriters Casey Neill and Claire. Claire has just released a new album, “Bones Will Last.” It is an album both hopeful and heartbreaking, with personal and universal themes of loss, love and transformation featuring performances by Zak Borden, Allen Hunter, Ara Lee and Don Henson. “Bones Will Last” explores Claire’s voice as a songwriter as well as in-

strumental composer blending her love of classical, traditional and original music. The Peninsula Arts Center is located at 504 Pacific Ave. N. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door or online through Brown Paper Tickets, or call Bill at 360-9010962. Wine, beer, and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Concerts benefit the Long Beach Peninsula Acoustic Music Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.

Audition for ‘Barefoot in the Park’ CANNON BEACH — The Coaster Theatre will hold auditions at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30 and 31 for Neil Simon’s play “Barefoot in the Park.” “Barefoot in the Park” is a romantic comedy that follows newlyweds Corie and Paul as they begin married life in a tiny, fifthfloor walk-up apartment in a Manhattan brownstone. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer, and she has a far more spontaneous, free spirit. As the young couple contend with a lack of heat, a skylight that leaks snow, several long flights of stairs, oddball neighbor Victor Velasco, and Corie’s well-meaning mother, they

must also reconcile their own personal differences. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie; as she sees it he’s too staid, too boring and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Adjusting to married life isn’t so easy! The play has roles for two women and three to four men, ranging in age from 20s to 60s. Arrive on time to fill out an audition form and conflict calendar. Make sure to bring your schedule to accurately list any conflicts including regular meetings, work, school, travel, etc. that will take place after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or anytime on Saturdays and Sundays. You can also down-

load the audition form to fill out prior to the auditions. All actors will read from pre-selected sides at the audition. Rehearsals begin March 12 and will run through the show’s opening on May 5. Performances will run 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, with two 3 p.m. Sunday matinees May 7 and 21, and one 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening show May 28. Actors are welcome to check out a copy of the play to read prior to auditions at the Coaster Theatre. There is a $20 refundable deposit required to check out a script. For more information, visit coastertheatre.com

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Tickets on sale for Storm Large See Portland songstress at the Coaster in March

shot to national prominence in 2006 as a ﬁnalist on the CBS show “Rock Star: Supernova,” where despite having been eliminated in the week before the ﬁnale, Large built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day. After spending the ’90s singing in clubs throughout San Francisco, Large moved to Portland to pursue a new career as a chef, but a last-minute cancellation in 2002 at the Portland club “Dante’s” turned into a standing Wednesday night engagement for Large and her new band, The Balls. It wasn’t long before Large had a cult-like following in Portland and a renewed singing career that was

CANNON BEACH — Singular vocalist Storm Large will come to the Coaster Theatre this March for two performances, and tickets are on sale now. The ﬁrst show is set for 7:30 p.m. March 18, and tickets are $75 each. A second, intimate show is set for 3 p.m. March 19, an afternoon that will include complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Only 100 seats are available, and tickets are $125 each. Large is a musician, actor, playwright and author who

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about to be launched onto the international stage. In 2007 she starred in Portland Center Stage’s smash-hit production of “Cabaret” with Wade McCollum, and her next endeavor, the autobiographical musical memoir “Crazy Enough,” played to packed houses in 2009. “Crazy Enough” was released by Simon and Schuster in 2012, named Oprah’s Book of the Week, and awarded the 2013 Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonﬁction. She debuted with the Oregon Symphony in 2010, and has returned for sold out performances each year. Large made her debut as guest vocalist with

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Portland musician Storm Large will perform in March in Cannon Beach.

the band Pink Martini in April 2011. She continues to perform with the band, touring nationally and internationally, and she was featured on their album “Get Happy.” She has also sung

with Grammy winner k.d. lang, pianist Kirill Gerstein, punk rocker John Doe, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton. In the fall of 2014, Large and her band Le Bonheur released a record designed to capture their sublime and subversive interpretations of the American songbook. Entitled simply “Le Bonheur” and released on Pink Martini’s Heinz Records, the recording is a collection of tortured and titillating love songs. Cole Porter’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and Richard Rodgers’ “The Lady is a Tramp” shimmy up next to Black Sabbath’s “N.I.B.” and Lou Reed’s “Satellite of Love,” each reimagined in sparkling

arrangements. Large shifts seamlessly between French and English during Jacques Brel’s famous heartbreaker “Ne me quitte pas” and adds honeyed harmonies while digging into the emotional core of “Unchained Melody,” then unleashes a brassy rendition of Porter’s “It’s All Right With Me.” Two original tunes penned by Large — “A Woman’s Heart” and “Stand up for Me” — suspend her smoky tones in expansive gospel choruses. Highlights of Large’s 2016-17 season include her debuts with the Atlanta, Baltimore and BBC Symphony Orchestras, and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, as well as return engagements with the National Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

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Restoring with care An Astoria craftsman works to repair historic furnishings By DWIGHT CASWELL

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“I’m not a fixit shop,” Jay Rosen says, “I’m a restoration shop. Think of it this way: I’m a car mechanic, not a dealer. There are an untold number of antique stores in the area, but I’m not one. I don’t sell retail.” What Rosen does is clean things, repair them, add to them, or build something new. Rosen has repaired everything from old chairs to antique toys to a purser’s cabinet that graced a 19th century ship. “We live in a world of broken things,” he says. “You can throw away a modern mixer, but family heirlooms have emotional attachments.” People and businesses come to him with more than heirlooms. Perhaps they want their house to feel more comfortable, or they want to furnish a business with items that reflect the classic exterior of the building. His commercial clients include Carruthers, 3 Cups Coffee House and the Commodore Hotel. Rosen can re-cane your chairs or provide a shaker tape woven seat. He can refinish you grandfather’s console radio and build you just about anything you want in wood or metal. “We see people fixing up their old homes,” he says, “but we don’t see that they’re fixing up the inside as well. They want historic furnishings to go with their restored houses.”

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Jay Rosen works to replace the original worn-out cane seat of an antique chair.

‘WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF BROKEN THINGS. YOU CAN THROW AWAY A MODERN MIXER, BUT FAMILY HEIRLOOMS HAVE EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENTS.’ Rosen’s interest in restoration goes back to a childhood spent on the shores of Chesapeake Bay and a father who was a talented woodworker. “Southern New England is a hotbed of arts and crafts,” Rosen says. “My passion comes from living with these things, and even as a kid I could see that they needed repair.” Rosen considers the period from 1890 through 1920 to be the pinnacle of American design. “We

had production furniture shops in America then, and mills that wove rugs and textiles. We made our own wallpaper.” That period, he points out, was also the heyday of the lower Columbia region. Fishing and logging brought money to a growing community, and what wasn’t made here could be brought in by boat. When styles changed or money became scarce, Rosen suggests, a lot of these furnishings even-

tually made their way into basements, attics and garages. Now there is a new appreciation of older things, and people want these objects back in the house — but they’re wondering, “Who can fix this?” Enter Jay Rosen and his North Coast FIX shop. “I’ve had people break into tears when they see something of their grandmother’s restored,” he says. The expertise Rosen

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With his North Coast FIX business in Astoria, Jay Rosen restores and repairs historic furnishings.

North Coast FIX is located in the Pier 11 Mall. For more information, call Jay Rosen at 503-7093989, or follow him at facebook.com/ NorthCoastFIX learned from his father has stood him in good stead. “Who else has the skills to repair these things?” he asks. But there’s more to it

than that. “It’s a business, yes, but I feel a responsibility to the community. The houses have outlived their builders and most of their owners, but the tangible possessions are still there. Whenever a period piece comes in, I look at what it needs. I tell the owner yes, I can fix it, or no, and how much. But I also think about the legacy, about all the people who have used and touched these things. It’s a sense of preservation.”

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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, Jan. 19

Two Crows Joy 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 21 +. Two Crows Joy plays country, Americana, rock, blues and standards.

Richard Kelly 5 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150. Richard Kelly plays jazz, blues, rock and sing-a-longs on piano.

Bruce Smith & Band 8 p.m., Astoria Event Center, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-791-5843. Bruce Smith and his band will join Jesse Lee Falls and Pagan Pancakes at this fundraiser for Pierce Christie; donations accepted at the door.

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. The Horsenecks 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. The Horsenecks play old time music with a bluegrass edge.

Friday, Jan. 20 A Cappella Festival 6 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-836-3489, $20 to $75. The Seaside A Cappella Festival is a singing competition. Ray Raihala 6 p.m., Urban Café, 1119 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-338-5133. Ray Raihala plays acoustic Americana

The Pining Hearts 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. The Pining Hearts play surf and rock. Prollyotta 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 +. Prollyotta plays folk rock music.

A Cappella Festival Saturday, Jan. 21

7:30 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-8363489, $20 to $75, all ages. Guest a cappella groups and winners of the Friday night festival competition will perform in the QCED showcase. John Stowell 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503436-9301, $15. John Stowell plays introspective acoustic jazz music; seating is limited and refreshments provided.

Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1159. Thistle and Rose perform folk and Americana music from the 70s and 80s.

Mid-Winter Blues 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, $10. This mid-winter blues concert features the Ferrets, Sedona Fire, The Gospel Trio, individual performers.

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

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

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.

Three For Silver 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150. Three For Silver plays Top 40 and gritty aesthetic, traditional world folk.

Howly Slim 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, 21 +. Songwriter Howly Slim sings bluesy acoustic folk.

Freedom Folies 8:30 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, $10, 21 +. Freedom Follies celebrates social justice and power to

the people, featuring Maggie & the Cats, The Duck & The Fish, Adams & Costello, The Lower Columbia Q Choir and many others. The Jackalope Saints 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Jackalope Saints plays folk, bluegrass and soul.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Kathryn Claire 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360901-0962, $15. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kathryn Claire performs acoustic folk, gypsy swing, Celtic, classical and traditional music. Moody Little Sister 7 p.m., private home, Arch Cape, 503717-2997 or 503-436-1718, $15. The Cape House Concert series features Moody Little Sister playing a mix of 60s rock, classic country and soulful blues with a side of story telling; location given at time of ticket purchase.

The Jackalope Saints 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Louder Than Moz 9:30 p.m., Merry Time Bar & Grill, 995 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0852, $5, 21 +. Portland band Louder Than Moz recreates the best of 1980s alternative music performing covers from The Smiths and Morrissey.

Sunday, Jan. 22 Women’s Voices Concert Noon, North Fork 53 Retreat Center, 77282 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503-3685382. Kathryn Claire, Alexa Wiley and Julie Amici will perform a public concert at the Women’s Voices Retreat. John Stowell 5 to 8:30 p.m., The Depot, 1208 38th Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-7880. Portland jazz guitarist John Stowell will perform. Call for reservations. The Jackalope Saints 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Weezy Ford 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., all ages. Weezy Ford plays distorted guitar and grimy rockabilly.

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Monday, Jan. 23 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers burgers and music. The Jackalope Saints 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. The Jackalope Saints plays folk, bluegrass and soul music.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 Pretty Gritty 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Pretty Gritty plays a mix of country, rock, blues and soul.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 Richard Kelly 5 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. Richard Kelly plays jazz, blues, rock and sing-alongs on piano. Thistle & Rose 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Thistle and Rose perform originals, folk and Americana music from the 70s and 80s. Lucy Barna 6 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 21 +. Songwriter Lucy Barna plays Americana, folk and original music. Pretty Gritty 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Pretty Gritty plays country, rock, blues and soul.

Thursday, Jan. 26 Adam Miller 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742. American folksinger and storyteller Adam miller will tell the story of “The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie” through music.

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How can Astoria grow its economy? Women’s march in Astoria set ASTORIA — The city of Astoria will host an Advance Astoria: Economic Development Strategy community forum Thursday, Jan. 19 at The Loft at the Red Building, located at 20 Basin St. This special event will explore the role of the local economy in creating prosperity for Astorians. The Advance Astoria event includes an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. and a panel presentation of

women and minority entrepreneurs from 7 to 9 p.m. At the open house, attendees can discuss opportunities to diversify and grow the local economy, network with business and commercial property owners, and hear from successful local and regional entrepreneurs about their experiences and challenges. The panel will feature Art Design Portland founder Kelly Roy, Felton

& Mary’s Artisan Foods founder Tory Campbell, Downtown Coffee owner Kristina Afornorpe, Sweater Heads creator Leslie McCray, and entrepreneur Wendy Hemsley. The panel will be moderated by Kelsey Balensifer of the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Community Development Director Kevin Cronin at 503-338-5183 or kcronin@astoria.or.us

ASTORIA — A group of Clatsop County women are planning a Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 21 in downtown Astoria. The march is set to coincide with similar marches around the country, including the primary Women’s March on Washington in Washington, D.C., which aims to send a message of solidarity and human rights to all levels of government. “We applaud the Clatsop County women going to the

D.C. and Portland marches,” Astoria group committee member Laurie Caplan said in an email. “At the same time, we believe it’s essential for every community, not just major cities, to speak out at this critical time for equal justice, civility, safety, and a healthy planet.” All who believe in democracy and equal rights are invited to join the walk. Husbands, partners, children and friends are welcome. Marchers will gather

at 11:30 a.m. in the public parking lot at 12th and Exchange streets. After a welcome at noon, the march will begin, making its way through downtown Astoria on a route less than a mile long. The march will wrap up at 1:15 p.m. with speakers Kit Ketcham, Margaret Frimoth and Tom Horning. For more information, visit the Astoria OR Women’s March page on Facebook.

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Have lunch with author Laurie Frankel Jan. 31 SEASIDE — Beach Books will welcome author Laurie Frankel for the next Lunch in the Loft, set for noon Tuesday, Jan. 31. Cost is $30 and includes a catered lunch and signed copy of Frankel’s newest novel, “This Is How It Always Is.” RSVP for reservations to Beach Books, located at 616 Broadway, by calling 503-738-3500. When it comes to being different and standing out, stories are the key to opening minds and winning hearts — enter Frankel’s novel “This is How It Always Is.” From bestselling writer Maria Semple to beloved librarian Nancy Pearl to Man Booker Prize finalist Ruth Ozeki to Bustle to Publishers Weekly, people are singling out Frankel’s novel as a breakout book, and they’re falling for the little girl at the center of it all: Poppy. When Rosie and Penn and their four boys welcome the newest member of their family, no one is surprised it’s another baby boy. At least their large, loving, chaotic family knows what to expect. But Claude is not like his brothers. One day he puts on a dress and refuses to take it off. He wants to bring a purse to kindergarten. He wants hair long enough to sit on. When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn try to take the news in stride. Kids go through phases, after all, and make-believe is fun. They’re alert teachers. They do their research. But for Poppy — as Claude now wants to be called — and her family, the journey is only just the beginning. It takes them from Wisconsin to Seattle to Thailand, and somewhere along the way, Rosie and Penn start

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Author Laurie Frankel will read from her novel Jan. 31 at Beach Books in Seaside.

to see that the fairy tale ending doesn’t always look the way it does in stories, that no family conforms perfectly to the cookie cutter model, and that in many ways, this is how it always is: Change is always hard and miraculous and hard again; parenting is always a leap into the unknown with crossed fingers and full hearts; children grow but not always according to plan. And families with secrets don’t get to keep them forever. Originally from Maryland, Frankel lives in Seattle, Washington. She is the author of two previous novels, “The Atlas of Love” and “Goodbye for Now,” as well as a New York Times Modern Love column about her own daughter, who is transgender. Frankel drew on her own experiences as a parent to write”This Is How It Always Is,” a novel for anyone who has to toss out the best laid plans in the face of the unexpected, for anyone who finds change both terrifying and miraculous, and for anyone who delights in watching their loved ones grow and change.

Photography exhibition follows the Columbia River from its source to the sea PORTLAND — The Columbia River flows for over 1,200 miles, born free in the cradle of the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia. From its humble beginnings from a tiny spring you can straddle, to a 2-mile wide confluence with the Pacific Ocean, the river flowed for thousands of years in a natural state of astounding beauty. It was also the place of a miraculous ancient migration of Pacific salmon that came all the way home to the headwaters in Canada. In his new original exhibition, “The Columbia River: From Source to Sea,” Oregon photographer Peter Marbach shares his decade-long odyssey to document the sacred landscapes and the people of the entire river. The exhibition opened Jan. 13 at the Oregon Historical Society and is on view through April 1. “It was a challenge to sort through all the work I have created for this exhibit,” Marbach said. “It is a vast, diverse river with so many distinct features and people who have inspired me with their stories. Ultimately, it came down to which images best represented the essence of the project and help illuminate the larger story of preserving this great river and taking steps toward restoring ancient salmons runs.” One striking image featured in the show is a self-portrait of the artist. “In December 2015, I drove the 15 hours to the headwaters region in search of the true source of the river,” said Marbach. “It was bitter cold, but I was determined to stay until finding it. I trudged through a mile of frozen marsh following a creek that was continually narrowing until I found the spot where the water bubbles up from an underground spring. I

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Wildflowers glow during last light on Dog Mountain above the Columbia River Gorge.

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Photographer Peter Marbach straddles the headwaters of the Columbia River in British Columbia, Canada.

was overjoyed to stand there and straddle the headwaters! But it took two hours to create a self- portrait,

waiting for a brief moment of sunlight to illuminate the moment of discovery.” The exhibit will include

A friendship dance at National Aboriginal Day in Windermer, British Columbia.

a blend of riverscapes, wildlife and portraits of people who live along the Columbia, showcasing the beauty, culture and geographic diversity of Nch I Wana — The Big River. “Having lived along the Columbia for more than 20 years, I have a deep respect and connection to this sacred river,” said Marbach. “This project only enhanced that connection, especially getting to know the wild and free section of the Columbia in British Columbia. Cradled between the Rocky Mountains and the Purcell Range, the unspeakable beauty fired my imagination to wonder what it must have been like before the era of dams when fish used to migrate all the way, some 1,200 miles from the Pacific to the headwaters.” The Oregon Historical Society’s museum, located at 1200 S.W. Park Ave. in Portland, is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $11, and discounts are available for students, seniors and youth. Admission is free for OHS members and Multnomah County residents thanks to the renewal of the Oregon Historical Society levy.

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PRESERVING LOCAL HERITAGE

THE BIGGEST LODGE OF ITS KIND ON THE WEST COAST, ASTORIA’S FINNISH BROTHERHOOD WORKS TO KEEP HISTORY ALIVE By HEATHER DOUGLAS

2017 marks the 100-year anniversary of Finland’s independence. This year, Astoria’s own little piece of Finland in Uniontown, Suomi Hall, will be celebrating a heritage that extends back 131 years. Originally built up the hill from its current location in 1886, part of the original Suomi Hall building was moved to its permanent location at 244 W. Marine Drive in 1910, where a new first floor was quickly constructed at street level and the original building hoisted up to create the second story. The second floor of Suomi Hall has been home to The United Finnish Kaleva Brothers and Sisters Astoria Lodge No. 2 for the past 100 years. Informally called “The Finnish Brotherhood” by locals, Astoria’s Lodge No. 2 is fueled by its mission to promote and preserve Finnish heritage. The organization first served as a sanctuary in difficult times when Finns flocked to Astoria in the late 1800s after their home country experienced horrible famine and economic collapse. They wanted a place to call home in a new and unfamiliar land — at the lodge, Finnish immigrants could speak their native tongue with each other as well as learn English as a second language. In its heyday in the late 1800s, the lodge boasted over 1,000 members and had its own school, wrestling team, track and field team, cemetery in Svensen and even provided burial services for members without family or means. Since the beginning, The Finnish Brotherhood of Astoria developed a strong enough root base to outlast similar collapsed organizations in notable locales such as Portland and Berkeley, California. “In fact, the organization — which welcomes sisters as well — is the biggest lodge of its kind on the West Coast with over 200 members ranging in ages from 18 to 100,” said Trudy Enke, the lodge’s president. “Not necessarily our oldest in age, but one of our longest

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Trudy Enke, President of the Astoria Finnish Brotherhood, left, introduces her sister Terry Arnall, right, as a guest speaker giving a presentation on the art of Carl Larsson on Sunday, Jan. 8 at Suomi Hall in Astoria. Arnall wore an authentic costume used at the museum in the Carl Larsson House.

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Suomi Hall is home of the Astoria Finnish Brotherhood.

‘WE ARE HONORING OUR FAMILIES AND HERITAGE BY CONTINUING TO TAKE LOVING CARE OF THE BUILDING TO ENSURE THAT WE’RE AROUND FOR ANOTHER 100 YEARS.’

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Finnish Brotherhood members gather for a meal before an afternoon meeting Jan. 8.

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Continued from Pg. 8 standing members, Faith Swanson, has been with The Finnish Brotherhood for 61 years.” Enke spoke of her own connection to the lodge: “I am part Swedish, part Finnish and my grandparents emigrated here from Finland. They actually first met in Naselle (Washington) and saw each other again around Astoria. Suomi Hall personifies Uniontown. It’s an anchor for me. This place feels like my grandma’s home. I’ve cleaned carpets, scrubbed floors as many others have — we are honoring our families and heritage by continuing to take loving care of the building to ensure that we’re around for another 100 years.” Former president Judith Lampi recalled her own memories as a child visiting her Finnish grandparents on their in dairy farm in Brownsmead. “My grandmother made the best wild blackberry pies in her woodstove. I remember as a child holding her hand and walking down the hill to the milking parlor with a glass pitcher, and my grandmother would fill the pitcher up with raw milk. She would skim the cream off the top, and then we had a cold glass of whole milk. To this day I can only drink whole milk.” The attraction to Astoria was a natural one for Finnish immigrants. “There are similarities between Finland and Astoria with Finland 70 percent forested and 60,000 lakes,” said Lampi. “Many emigrating Finns already had experience back in their home country of dairy farming, logging or fishing, and when I asked my grandfather why the family came to Astoria, he said ‘because it’s just like Finland.’” The Finnish Brotherhood serves as a home base for networking, community and heritage. Enke explained the inner workings of the organization: “It has three major parts: the constitution, the executive committee (which includes a board of trustees) and of course the auxillary (the members). Social hours are held on the second Monday (April to October) at 6 p.m. and Sundays before the second Monday at noon (November to March).” New members do not necessarily need to have Finnish ancestry, Enke noted. “Membership in the

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Suomi Hall underwent renovations in 2015, with the addition of a new fire escape and fresh paint on the building. The weather-beaten west side of the building is due for restoration soon.

Terry Arnall gives a presentation on the art of Carl Larsson during a Finnish Brotherhood meeting Jan. 8 at Suomi Hall in Astoria.

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Historic items are displayed in the Finnish Brotherhood’s Suomi Hall in Astoria.

Historic items are displayed in the Finnish Brotherhood’s Suomi Hall.

Finnish Brotherhood requires annual dues, participation in the lodge community and a deep interest in the preservation of Finnish heritage and culture in our area. Over the years, the lodge has managed to sustain itself through membership dues, internal fundraising among its members and events open to the public throughout the year,” she said. The Finnish Brotherhood owns the historic Suomi Hall. “Although major renovations were done in 2015 with the addition of a new fire escape and fresh paint on the building, the weather-beaten west side of the building is due for restoration soon,” Enke said. “The lodge gratefully accepts outside

version of Beowulf and the basis of the lodge’s name. The organization also plans to hold Finnish cooking classes using historically authentic cookbooks as well as a corned beef and cabbage potluck the day before St. Patrick’s Day, as a nod to the spoof St. Urho (who supposedly chased the grasshoppers out of Finland, saving the vineyards). Beyond the fun events, The Finnish Brotherhood also hands out scholarships for its members with Finnish heritage, provides a space to host weddings and funerals, and allows its hall to be rented out for outside events. The dates for events in 2017 have not yet been announced, and because the lodge does not currently have

donations as well as interest in the legacy of Suomi Hall.” In addition to its internal membership, the Finnish Brotherhood actively connects with the community by hosting regular events each year that are open to the public. These include the Laksloda Dinner, featuring salt salmon and potatoes, every October; the Lutefisk Dinner in December; and, of course, the Scandinavian Festival each June. “This year, new exciting events will be added,” Enke said. In the spring, the lodge plans to host local-born Finn and Portland State University linguistics professor Gregg Jacobs for a reading and discussion of ‘The Kaleva,’ an epic Finnish poem — think Finland’s

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a website or a presence on social media, all of its events will be listed on the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce website, oldoregon.com “The Finnish presence is everywhere in Astoria,” Enke said. “From Columbia Memorial Hospital — which was started with help from The Finnish Brotherhood — to Tapiola Park — which is named for the Finnish God of the forest, Tapio — to the Astoria Public Library — which was designed by Finnish architects Ebba Wicks Brown and husband Ernie Brown. We want to ensure that the Finnish Brotherhood continues to promote and preserve Finnish heritage for the next 100 years.”

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Thursday, Jan. 19 Advance Astoria Community Forum 7 p.m., The Loft at the Red Building, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-3385183. Paneled guests will discuss the role of the local economy in creating prosperity for all Astorians; open house begins at 5 p.m. Thursday Night Talks 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503325-7468, no cover, all ages. Speaker Mac Burns will explore the origins and history of movie making in Astoria and the state of Oregon dating back to 1909 — before there was a Hollywood and long before “The Goonies.”

Oregon Spirits Tour Noon, Gearhart Golf Links, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-738-3538, 21 +. Unique and local whiskey, gin and aquavit from distilleries will be stationed on the course for tasting. Find a partner and start the year with a two-player scramble.

Retreat Center, 77282 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503-368-5382, $200. Join women artists, songwriters, performers, writers, poets, bloggers and journalists in a safe and beautiful space on the Oregon coast to write, sing and speak your truth to power. “All in the Timing” 7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15. “All in the Tim-

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7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15. “All in the Timing” is a set of five contrasting scenes with a shared focus on language and wordplay.

Nick Jaina 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-3255922, $15. With his newly released album “Brutal Lives,” bandleader and composer Nick Jaina performances include alternative folk music, lectures, readings and story

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Fandom Friday 6 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323. The Astoria Library offers a free showing of Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner,” rated R.

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7:30 p.m., Clatskanie Middle High School, 471 Bel Air Drive, Clatskanie, 503-369-2559, $5, all ages. The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Aladdin,” an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale, full of memorable characters from lost penguins to talking palm trees, featuring a cast of local children in this adventure worthy of 1001 laughs.

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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. Women’s Voices Retreat 8 a.m., North Fork 53 Retreat Center, 77282 Hwy. 53, Nehalem,

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503-368-5382, $200. Join women artists, songwriters, performers, writers, poets, bloggers and journalists in a safe and beautiful space on the Oregon coast. Windless Kite Festival 8:30 a.m., Long Beach Elementary School, 500 S. Washington Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, all ages. The windless

kite festival includes a kite-making workshop followed by performances, competitions, demos, free fly and lessons. Film Screening 10:30 a.m., Appelo Archives Center, 1056 SR 4, Naselle, Wash., $5, rated PG-13. In celebration of Finland’s 100th anniversary, there will be a screening of the movie “Under the North Star,”

one and two, runs 193 minutes with English subtitles.

children welcome, sign up online or Facebook.

Women’s March 11:30 a.m., Parking lot at 12th and Exchange streets, Astoria. Join in union with the Women’s March on Washington at the Astoria Women’s March, one of many sister marches worldwide; men, women and

“Aladdin” 3 p.m., Clatskanie Middle High School, 471 Bel Air Drive, Clatskanie, 503369-2559, $5, all ages. The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Aladdin,” an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale, featuring a cast of local children.

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Women’s Voices Retreat 8 a.m., North Fork 53 Retreat Center, 77282 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503-368-5382, $200. Join women artists, songwriters, performers, writers, poets, bloggers and journalists in a safe and beautiful space on the Oregon coast. Windless Kite Festival 8:30 a.m., Long Beach Elementary School, 500 S. Washington Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, all ages. The windless kite festival includes a kite-making workshop, performances, competitions, demos, free fly and lessons. Featured flyer is Scott Weider.

5 p.m., Big Wave Cafe, 822 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-4080, $15, all ages. Join us for a fundraising din-

“All in the Timing” 4 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15. “All in the Timing” is a set of five contrasting scenes with a shared focus on language and wordplay.

Past to Present 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, $5. Past to Present lecture series features Grant McOmie of

PBL Tournaments 7 p.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, Jan. 26 Wit & Wisdom 7 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., all ages, no cover. Is the truth dead? Join guest speaker Kaarina Beam for an in-depth discussion about facts. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre’s McTavish Room, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, $15. Enjoy a reader’s theater production of “Death

and the Maiden,” a 1990 play by Chilean playwright Ariel Dorfman. The play tells the story of citizens in an unnamed country that is recovering from the after-effects of a violent dictatorship. Contains adult themes; not suitable for younger audiences; a firearm will be discharged during the performance.

Project Homeless Connect Art of Dying 3 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-3683846, $3. Continuing

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Wednesday, Jan. 25 Reader’s Theater

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7 p.m., Liberty Theatre’s McTavish Room, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, $15. Enjoy a reader’s theater production of “Death and the Maiden,” a 1990 play by Chilean playwright Ariel Dorfman. The play tells the story of citizens in an unnamed country that is recovering from the after-effects of a violent dictatorship. Contains adult themes; not suitable for younger audiences; a firearm will

10 a.m., Elks Lodge, 110 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-574-3769. For this one day, individuals experiencing homelessness can connect to free social services including information on prescriptions, employment, shelter/housing and food stamps; veteran services, hot meals, haircuts, warm clothing and medical/dental/eye exams.

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Try some Central Texas barbecue at this Ilwaco eatery Review and photos by MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA

MERICLE’S EPIC EATS

We often hear about “Texas barbecue” as if it’s a singular style. But the Lone Star State’s meaty exaltations are divided by regional lines. Each quadrant favors particular methods and ingredients. East Texas style, for instance, prizes slow-cooking over hickory wood and is slathered in sweet, tomato-based sauces. Central Texas style, while also slow-cooked, prefers pecan or oak wood and spice rubs rather than sauce. They might sound incremental, but the distinctions are potent. “You shouldn’t have to put sauce on your meat,” Saundra Mericle told the Coast River Business Journal last fall. The interview was part of a proﬁle on the renovation of Ilwaco’s Sea Hag bar, which had just partnered with Mericle’s Epic Eats. Mericle’s — operated by Saundra and her husband, Preston — hail from Canyon Lake, a town roughly 50 miles north of San Antonio. They are, needless to say, practitioners of the Central Texas barbecue style. And as someone who often ﬁnds barbecue sauces overly sweet, I licked my chops in anticipation. The Mericles arrived on the North Coast last September. While they’d vacationed in the area before, the move was prompted by an ad they found on Craigslist. The Sea Hag was looking for more than just another cook. The long-running, formerly dive-y bar was — and continues to be — in the midst of total reinvention, and Sea Hag hoped to turn its kitchen over to a partner with ambition and experience. As such, the Sea Hag and Mericle’s Epic Eats operates almost like a food court. For drinks: Order from the Sea Hag’s long bar. Food and service comes from Mericle’s. Each is paid separately. It works smoothly enough. Mericle’s kitchen is tiny. With no dish pit, nor staff to man it, food is served on disposable plates. (Note to Mercile’s: Next time buy paper;

Rating:  209 1st Ave. (inside the Sea Hag) Ilwaco, Washington PHONE: 360-642-5899 HOURS: 2 to10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday PRICE: $ – Heaping entrées and killer happy hour deals SERVICE: Charming southern hospitality VEGETARIAN / VEGAN OPTIONS: It’s all about the meats DRINKS: Sea Hag offers a full bar

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Mericle’s Epic Eats inside the Sea Hag has been turning heads with its hand-pressed burgers and with its appetizers like Texas-style poutine.

THE FLAGSHIP BRISKET TAKES 12 TO 14 HOURS TO SMOKE. THE RESULTS ARE UNDENIABLE, WITH A FINISH THAT CANNOT BE UNDERSTATED. the Northwest abhors Styrofoam.) Nevertheless, everything — from front of house to back — is juggled by Saundra and Preston. They do it admirably, with gracious warmth and humility. Accents aside, you might call it: Southern hospitality. Before we get to the food, a word about the Sea Hag: It’s still awkward, cavernous and empty like a warehouse, tweaked by unsettling LED lighting but leagues better than the dingy forebearer. It is also still very much a work in progress. On my first trip the space was full of teetering, chest-high tables. A few weeks later they were scattered around, replaced by booths and dining tables that encourage eating more than drinking. And with Mericle’s comfort food, you’re going to want to sit back, relax ... and maybe loosen your belt. First, the basics: The Mericles smoke meat every two days. The flagship brisket takes 12 to 14 hours. The results are undeniable, with a finish that cannot be understated.

A Two Meat Plate featuring slow-cooked brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, barbecue sauce, baked beans, bread pickles and onions.

The way it whispers to your senses — perhaps even your better senses — is irresistible. Such a long tail can only be earned — through hours upon hours of slow cooking. I began with the Two Meat Plate ($15.50), choosing brisket and pork (the third option is smoked sausage). It came with meats, a cup of housemade barbecue sauce, and coleslaw on the plate plus one paper boat full of baked beans and another, dry, with onions, pickles and an extra-large thick slice of light white bread. The beans were as you might expect. Of the slaw, Saundra said: “We’re from Texas and we like it spicy, but around here we got complaints it was too spicy.” Bummer. I would’ve liked it hotter. Same went for the Fireball Whiskey-based sauce. Between the brisket and pulled pork I absolutely favored the beef. Slow cooked from beyond sun-up to sundown, its molecular structure was almost nonexistent, softer than Jell-O, the fats rendered into ﬂesh, melting like butter on a hot pan. I appreciated the simple saltiness of the brisket. While the pork was nothing to scoff at, I may have enjoyed it more as an open-faced sandwich with the added color of briny pickles and crisp, steadfast onions. As far as

Mericle’s porks go, I preferred the sausage. Its flavor is wider — from the succulent inner sweetness to the charred casing — and still includes that lingering, smoky finish. I had the Smoked Sausage as a sandwich ($8.50), which worked exceedingly well, better than most any sausage on a circular roll. The meat was artfully sliced into flat, angled spears, then stacked like logs. It was a lot of meat, big as a burger patty at least. And speaking of burgers, apparently Mericle’s burgers have been turning heads — even in our land of the plenty. “People are saying they’re the some of best on the peninsula,” Preston Mericle said without hubris. The people are right. Mericle’s secrets are two, maybe three-fold. First is the hand-pressed patty. It’s big, thick and not pounded down. Getting the right density is key during cooking. Second is the seasoning. Beyond salt and pepper, Preston uses a spice mix that includes garlic, onion powders and then some. Third: It’s a great deal, especially at Happy Hour. Served with a heaping side of hand-cut fries for just $6.50 (from 3 to 6 p.m. every day, including weekends) it’s a

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bargain to be reckoned with. As for fries, Mericle’s also offers a Texas-style poutine that’s so smooth, easy, cheesy, peppery and bacon-covered that you might need a nap after. There are plenty of other calorically frightening appetizers, like fried pickles and chili fries, as well as rotating specials. I tried the Brisket and Pulled Pork Quesadilla ($8.50) and was heartened — sorry — to ﬁnd more meats than cheese inside. Well, I suppose there could’ve been more cheese. But it’s rare you’re wanting more at Mericle’s. I twice found myself having eaten my ﬁll then continuing to pick at the massive servings, my eyelids getting heavy. In my eyes, though, that brisket continued to sparkle. Central Texas, welcome to the North Coast.

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Sedona Fire Band will perform Jan. 20 in Manzanita.

Hoffman Center holds mid-winter blues concert MANZANITA —Do you want to ward off those mid-winter blues? Come hear local musicians playing the blues at Hoffman Center for the Arts, located at 594 Laneda Ave. The venue will host a concert featuring the blues played by a variety of local musicians at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. This concert will feature north Tillamook County bands Sedona Fire, the Ferrets, and The Gospel Trio with Joe Wrabek. Individual performers Fred Lackaff, George Van Meter, Mark Balmer, Bob LaTorre, Scott

Warren, and others will round out the bill. Some of the performers will also serve as “utility musicians” ready to sit in and jam with bands and individuals. The idea is to encourage musical cross-fertilization and synergistic energy among local musicians — assuring the audience an entertaining evening full of spirit and spontaneity. Admission is $10 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Hoffman in its mission to bring arts and education to north Tillamook County.

GEARHART — Another segment of artist Shirley Dahlsten’s Classical and Futuristic painting/sculpture class is beginning in February. The class will include studying classical artists of the past. However, art students will jump off into unknown areas using gesture, line drawing, color, shapes and other design elements to build original works while achieving goals for enjoyment. This group meets for 10 weeks from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Feb. 2 at the Trail’s End Art

Association. The morning portion of each class is usually spent in sharing, showing and instruction. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack l unch and use the open studio for their creative projectsin the afternoon. Cost is $65 per person payable at the first session. A portion of the fee is donated to the TEAA and three scholarships, which are available based on need. No pre-registration is r equired. For more information, contact Trail’s End Art Association at 503-717-9458 .

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The Pining Hearts will play Jan. 21 in Seaview, Washington.

Hear psych surf rock at the Sou’Wester Ldoge SEAVIEW, Wash. — Portland band The Pining Hearts will bring its psychedelic surfrock music to the Sou’Wester Lodge. The free performance will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Kivett Bednar, from Land of the Living, and Eddie Steele, from Entendre Entendre, started jamming together in late 2015. The Pining Hearts officially became a band in January 2016, playing their first show to a sold-out crowd at

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the Alberta Street Pub. Bednar plays guitar and Steele plays drums. The rest of the group is rounded out by Joshua Davis on sax and Ryan Coney on bass The original songs coming out of The Pining Hearts are dancey and upbeat, but in the same breath they have a dark and surfy vibe. The Sou’Wester Lodge is located at 3728 J Place. For more information, call 360642-2542.

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Short film festival returns to Hoffman Center for the Arts MANZANITA — The Hoffman Center for the Arts’ Manzanita Film Series will screen The Best of the 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. Admission will be $5 and refreshments will be available. The collection of eight short films was selected by the Northwest Film Center of Portland from its annual juried festival. The films were made in Oregon, Washington, Montana and British Columbia. Total running time is 72 minutes. The films are: • “Modern Dark” by Audrey Hall of Livingston, Montana. A young man attempts to view the universe through a childhood telescope but is met with the challenges of his earthly world. • “Canned Fit” by Wood-

ruff Laputka of Portland. Internationally renowned sound artist Christine Shorkhuber uses an array of nontraditional instruments to create minimalist melodies. • “Censored” by Isaiah Corey of Seattle. A man’s life is forever changed when his roommate introduces him to a product he never knew existed or even needed. • “Antipodes Rising” by Georg Koszulinski of Seattle. Traveling through a mountain tunnel in Alaska becomes a portal for an alternate vision of the Pacific Northwest. • “Here Nor There” by Julia Hutchings of Vancouver, B.C. Nothing is what it seems to be when an investigator arrives at a funeral to speak with the family whose body he supposedly found. • “Primal Flux” by Joan

Gratz of Portland. Colors and shapes shift and morph as images emerge and disperse in a play on the nature of conscious and unconscious communication. • “Ranger” by Sandra Ignagni and Trevor Meier of Vancouver, B.C. The Canadian vessel M.V. Northern Ranger has traveled the narrow straits and unpredictable weather of the remote Labrador coastline for the last 30 years. • “Me is Being Great” by Marshall Granger of Missoula, Montana. When relationships end among the confusions of growing up, one might be able to reconnect to personal identity and be set free. The Manzanita Film Series is a program of the Hoffman Center. Films are screened monthly throughout the year.

American Legion Crab and Oyster Feed set for Jan. 28 ROSBURG, Wash. — Members of the American Legion Post in Deep River, Washington, are making preparations for their annual Crab and Oyster Feed. This year, the event will take place on Jan. 28 at the Rosburg Hall. “This is not one of those crab dinners where customers are run in to eat and then run out as fast as possible to make way for another group of diners,” said Post Commander Ken Elliott. “Our patrons receive an entire evening of activities that include: happy hour; a meal of crab, all-you-can-eat oysters, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw and garlic bread; a raffle; and a dance.” The cost for the event is $28 per person. The cost for

those wanting to attend just the dance is $5. Happy hour is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. with the meal beginning at 7 p.m. The raffle begins at 8:30 p.m. followed by the dance at 9 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis, so, as the long-time patrons know, it is best to get to the hall when the doors first open shortly before 6 p.m. This year, there are 30 to 35 items in the raffle that include a Weatherby 300 Winchester Magnum rifle, jewelry, tools and more The popular King Brothers Band from Longview, Washington will once again provide music for the dance. This annual event is the major fundraiser for the Amer-

ican Legion Post’s activities supporting veterans, their families, students and community members in need. Ticket sales are limited to 200 to make sure there is comfortable seating for everyone. There are still a limited number of tickets available for those who haven’t yet obtained theirs and can be purchased through Mike Mouliot (360-795-3333), Ken Elliott (360-465-2274), Dale Rose (360-465-2234) or Nick Nikkila (360-465-2595). For those who are unable to be present but want to participate in the raffle, tickets can be purchased from Mouliot. Winners don’t have to be present as long as their tickets are filled out and legible.

Sou’Wester Lodge puts on Winter Workshop Series Workshop topics cover personal wellness, yoga and creative writing

SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Sou’Wester Lodge is putting on a Winter Workshop Series this season. The series kicks off Saturday, Jan. 21 with a Prose Writing Workshop with Portland musician and writer Nick Jaina. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and costs $30. Jaina has composed soundtracks for feature films, plays and ballets. He is co-founder and musical director of the Satellite Ballet and Collective in New York City, which has featured dancers from the New York City Ballet, Ten Hairy Legs and Juilliard. His latest album, “Brutal Lives,” is out on Fluff & Gravy Records. Jaina’s first book, “Get It While You Can,” is a memoir about a love of music and the world. The book was a finalist for the 2016 Oregon Book Award for creative nonfiction. The second workshop, led by Lara Pacheco, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 4. Pacheco will discuss the medicinal virtues of plants that help support the immune system during the cold/flu season. The workshop will involve a guided herbal plant walk and an elderberry syrup and fire cider demo and tasting. Cost is a sliding scale of $10 to $20. Participants should bring a sack lunch/snacks, pen and paper, and suitable outdoor gear. Pacheco is a musician and clinical herbalist in Portland who runs Seed & Thistle Apothecary. She is also co-founding the

Seasonal Wellness Clini, a pop-up clinic to serve the low-income community in her neighborhood. Ivy Ross Ricci will lead the third workshop, Yoga: Service & Self-Care, taking place 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11. The workshop costs $20, and participants should bring a yoga mat, journal and pen. In this workshop, participants will examine how self-care leads to service and vice versa. It will involve meditation, reflection, connection and yoga. Ricci is a nationally recognized yoga teacher, musician and youth development activist who incorporates philosophy, poetry, humor and storytelling into accessible yoga practices, songs and social service. On Feb. 18, Portland holistic nutritionist and wellness coach Elyssia Schaeffer will lead a Winter Vitality Workshop. Learn how to use food, herbs, self-care routines, breathwork and yoga to support your body during the winter. The workshop will include homemade chai, snacks and a 30-minute yoga nidra session. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and costs $15. Participants should bring a yoga mat, a blanket and wear comfortable and warm clothing. On March 4, A.M. O’Malley will lead a workshop on Experiments in Writing and Zine-Making. This workshop will consist of two hours of generative writing and then two hours of zine making. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., costs $40 each, and is aimed at students age 15 and older. Students should bring a notebook and writing utensil. O’Malley lives in

Portland, where she is the executive director of the Independent Publishing Resource Center. Her writing has appeared in Nailed magazine, Poor Claudia and The Burnside Review among other publications. “Expecting Something Else” is her first full-length poetry memoir out on University of Hell Press. On March 25, Melissa Favara will lead a workshop on Experimental Memoir Creative Nonfiction and Zinecraft. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and cost is $30 plus a $5 material fee. There is also an optional free meet-and-green at 7:30 p.m. March 24 and an optional, $25 follow-up session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26 for teens and older. In this workshop, participants will type creative responses to experimental nonfiction and memoir prompts on vintage manual typewriters. Students will spend time focused on short memoir and other nonfiction writing. Participants will be provided with writing prompts and their own vintage manual typewriter for creating one-of-a-kind zine artifacts for their favorite creative writing pieces. Favara writes creative nonfiction, poetry and fiction; collects typewriters; teaches writing and literature at Clark College; and curates the 1,000 Words reading series. She writes the zine teen sleuth and more. To RSVP for any of the workshops in the Winter Workshop Series, call the Sou’wester Lodge’s front desk at 360-642-2542 or email souwesterfrontdesk@ gmail.com. The Sou’Wester Lodge is located at 3728 J Place.

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Naselle film screenings kick off 2017 Finland 100 celebrations NASELLE, Wash. — After being under Swedish rule from 1150-1809, and being a Grand Duchy of Russia from 1809 to 1917, Finland finally gained its independence on Dec. 6, 1917. To celebrate Finland’s 100th year anniversary, Finland 100 was formed. During 2017, activities involving Finnish culture will occur all over Finland, Canada and the United States. These include concerts, lectures, cooking classes, films, even a traveling sauna. Local events will happen on both sides of the lower Columbia River as well as in Portland and Seattle. The Appelo Archives Center has set up a special display that will be on view for all of 2017. It is housed in a display case donated by Messiah Lutheran Church of Portland. The items being displayed were donated by Donald Klebe of Walla Walla, Washington. His brother-inlaw served during the Winter War in Finland. Some of the items include spurs he wore during that war, his service medals, and his certificates signed by Gen. Mannerheim. The Appelo Archives Center is located at 1056 Washington State Route 4

‘UNDER THE NORTH STAR’: PART ONE 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Appelo Archives Center 1056 WSR 4, Naselle, Wash. $5 suggested donation Not recommended for children two miles east of the schools in Naselle. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The first special local event is the showing of the film “Under the North Star” at the Appelo Archives Center. It will be screened at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. “To understand Finland and the Finns one needs only read one book: ‘Under the North Star,’ by Väinö Linna,” said Esko Aho. This historical trilogy, written in Finnish from1959 to 1962, was translated into English by Richard Impola in 2001. The trilogy has been considered the most

significant novel published in Finland between 1917 and 1997. It won the Nordic Prize for Literature in 1965. In 2009, a film adaption was produced in Finland. The screenplay was written by Timo Koivusalo, who also directed the film. Stars are Ilkka Koivula, Vera Kiiskinen and Risto Tuorila. It was nominated for five Jussi (equivalent of Oscars) awards the following year: Best Film, two Supporting Actors, Best Supporting Actress, and Costume Design. Part One covers the years 1884 to 1907. Jussi Koskela is a tenant farmer on a parsonage estate in the rural village of Pentti’s Corner in south central Finland. He lives there with his wife and three sons struggling to turn wild swampland into productive farming land. At this same time, Finland is becoming more secularized, socialist thought is becoming more popular, and the labor movement is gaining momentum. National newspapers such as Suometar, The Worker (Työmies), and the People’s Journal (Kansan Lehti) are gaining readership. The Russian czar, meanwhile, is attempting to curb the Finns’ nation building. Tension increases between tenants and

landowners. Jussi’s son, Akseli, becomes an active socialist. In addition, the upper classes are upset with language strife and their homeland’s relationship with Russia. There is no admission charge for the film screening, but donations of $5 are recommended. The film is 193 minutes and is in Finnish with English subtitles. It is not recommended for children due to sexual content and nudity, violence and gore, frightening/intense scenes, profanity, and alcohol/drugs/smoking. Part Two of the film will be shown at the Appelo Archives Center on the following Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Part Two covers the third book of the trilogy, “The Reconciliation,” which deals with the aftermath of the Civil War in Finland, the Lapua movement of 1929 to 1932, the depression in the 1930s, the Winter War of 1939 to 1940, the Continuation War of 1941 to 1944, and finally the calm of the post-World War II years. It includes the history of the Koskela family in these events. For more information on Finland 100 events, check out the websites for Appelo Archives Center, the Finnish American Folk Festival of Naselle, Columbia Pacific Chapter Finlandia Foundation, Nordic House, and the Nordic Heritage Museum.

Register now for Astoria Parks’ Run on the River ASTORIA — Is your New Year’s Resolution is to start running in 2017? Astoria Parks and Recreation has a good motivation to kick start your training: It’s the fourth annual Run on the River. This annual run is set for May 21 and features a 5K, 10K or half marathon course on the Astoria Riverwalk. If you register before

April 25, you can save $10. The 5K costs $35 and the 10K costs $50. The half marathon costs $85. But, if you register as a group of six or more for the half marathon, you save $10 each, making the price $75. This year’s run is sponsored by Buoy Beer Co. For more information and to register, visit astoriaparks. com

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Enjoy songs by Woody Guthrie KALA to host Freedom Follies SEASIDE — The Friends of the Seaside Library will welcome folksinger, storyteller and autoharp virtuoso Adam Miller for a performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The musical program will tell the story of “The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie.” The concert will take place in the Community Room. Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) wrote over 1,000 songs in his lifetime, and his musical legacy includes political, traditional and children’s songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Miller will tell Guthrie’s story through song and the spoken word, and the audience is encouraged to sing-along to some American classics. One of the premier autoharpists in the world, Miller is a renowned American folksinger and storyteller. An accomplished folklorist, historian, musicologist and song-collector, he has amassed

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a repertoire of over 5,000 songs. Miller accompanies his baritone voice with lively finger-picking acoustic guitar and autoharp melodies. His traditional folk songs will have all ages singing along, and Miller will interweave stories

that will evoke a by-gone time when entertainment was homemade. Traveling 70,000 miles each year, this 21st-century troubadour has performed from the Everglades to the Arctic Circle. Using the experiences of the road, Miller points out fascinating connections between events in history and the songs that survived them. And, like radio’s Paul Harvey, he manages to give you “the rest of the story” about some of our nations richest musical treasures. Miller has performed at the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival, the Tumbleweed Music Festival and the Kentucky Music Weekend. When he is not on the road, Miller calls Drain home. The Seaside Public Library is located at 1131 Broadway. For more information call 503738-6742 or visit seasidelibrary.org

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This Jan. 20 event offers alternative inaugural revelry

ASTORIA — Celebrate the spirit of community, social justice and “power to the people” at the Freedom Follies, a new paradigm alternative inaugural revelry performance, featuring a roster of local performers on Friday, Jan. 20 at KALA, located at 1017 Marine Drive. Freedom Follies is hosted by KALA and coastal blues singer Maggie Kitson, whose band Maggie & The Katz will headline the event, ending the evening with a full set of rockin’ tunes to dance to. The doors swing wide open at 8 p.m., and short performances will follow from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The event is open to ages 21 and older only. Admission is $10 at the door. The night’s performers will include vocalist Bridget Kitson; The Duck & The Fish; Adams & Costello; performance poets John Kulm, Nancy Cook and Pattra Monroe; Abraham Lincoln personified by Walt Trumbull, vocalist Dinah Urell, vocalist Dida DeAngelis, The Lower Columbia Q Choir, a word from the Astoria Women’s March, folkster Dallas Williams, and Swingcats of Astoria. Freedom Follies is inspired by the following quote from social activist and historian Howard Zinn: “I lift my spirits by remembering: The artists are on our side! I mean those poets and painters, singers and musicians, novelists and playwrights who speak to the world in a way that is impervious to assault because they wage the battle for justice in a sphere which is unreachable by the dullness of ordinary political discourse.”

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Poet and author John Kulm will read poetry at the event.

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7. Waldorf-Astoria Hotel: a luxurious and historic Park Avenue hotel in Manhattan. Housed in two separate buildings, the hotel was originally built as two separate locations, each by a different member of the prominent Astor family, William Waldorf Astor and Col. John Jacob Astor IV respectively. The buildings were later joined 8. U.S.S. Astoria: one of any four U.S. Navy vessels that have been commissioned with the name. The last one to be decommissioned was a light cruiser in 1949 Origin: Astoria is a place-name that honors entrepreneur John Jacob Astor — famed as the U.S.’s first millionaire

There is a park and monument to the original Fort Astoria on 15th and Exchange streets.

— by adding the common suffix –ia to his last name. The Oregon town was established as Fort Astoria. The neighborhood in Queens was named in the hopes that Astor would invest millions of dollars in the area, though he ended up only investing $500. The township in Illinois got its name shortly after it was platted in 1837 because there was already another town in the state that was named Vienna. Though John Jacob Astor was a German immigrant, the name Astor comes from a Provençal word, astur, meaning “hawk.” It is thought that John Jacob Astor never stepped foot in any of the places that bared his name.

“The loss of the Tonquin was a grievous blow to the infant establishment of Astoria, and one that threatened to bring after it a train of disasters.” —Washington Irving, Astoria, Clatsop Edition, Binfords & Mort, Portland: 1950. P. 94 “Astoria constituted a tiny dot of ‘civilization’ on this farthest, wild rim of the continent. The ports of China lay 12,000 miles across the Pacific. The ports of the United States lay 21,000 miles around Cape Horn — five times farther than Jamestown or Plymouth had lain from their supply ports in England.” —Peter Stark, Astoria, HarperCollins, New York: 2015. P. 197

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