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Na RĂłsaĂ brings Celtic music to the North Coast Traditional folk music on tap at three locations ASTORIA and CANNON BEACH — Na RĂłsaĂ, a Celtic group based in Portland, will perform three times this weekend on the North Coast. It is a rare thing for the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum to put on a summer concert, but the exception was made for Na RĂłsaĂ, which will make its coastal debut at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17. The history center’s acoustic series VHDVRQ Âż QDOH LV VXUH WR EH toe-tapping, shoe-stomping fun. Then, the band will move
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receiving his bachelor’s degree in Irish music and dance at the University of Limerick in Ireland. Soon he met recent New Jersey transSODQW DQG ERX]RXNL SOD\HU Richie Rosencrans as well as California native and uilleann piper Preston Howard at sessions around Portland. All three were eager to start a project and discovered common interests in regards to traditional music. After a few house gatherings, a weekly performance began at local watering hole WKH (DVW %XUQ ³1D 5yVDt´ LV ,ULVK *DHOLF IRU ³WKH URVHV´ in honor of Portland, the city of roses. ,Q WKH IDOO RI À XWH player Conor O’Bryan
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moved to Portland from Chico, California, and immediately joined the ranks of the band. ,Q WKH IDOO RI 1D Rósaà released its self-titled debut album. The band’s second album is in the works. The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum offers an intimate setting for such a rich-sounding group. Seating for this concert is limited. Tickets are $12 for adults and $2 for children; complimentary refreshments will be provided. Tickets are available online through cbhistory.org, by calling RU LQ SHUVRQ the history center is located DW 6 6SUXFH 6W $OO
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musical heroes 14th Astoria Music Festival showcases cellist, soprano and a $1.7 million violin — plus a tribute to David Bowie
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Heroes is one theme for this year’s Astoria Music Festival. Change could be another. The three-week program begins Saturday, June 18 and features 13 concerts and operas. The 14th year sees a new board of directors that regrouped after last summer’s OHDGHUVKLS FRQĂ€ LFW $UWLVWLF Director Keith Clark doesn’t dwell on the changes, acknowledging that there were differences that he and those remaining want to put behind them. Leena Riker, Dwight Caswell, Craig Holt, Michael Foster and Doug Westervelt have provided organizational continuity. Others who have joined the board include Dr. Bill Armington, Jeanne Peterson, John Orr and Sarah Nebeker. “The festival will be great again, the program is more varied than during some earlier years, and should be of interest to younger audiences as well,â€? said Riker, former board president. The Liberty Theater, the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center and Grace Episcopal Church are among the venues. Events begin with a 4 p.m. matinee Saturday featuring cellist Sergey Antonov, violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and pianist Cary Lewis with a selection of works by Mendelssohn, Grieg and Dvorak. Antonov will be back in the spotlight at 7:30 p.m. as solo-
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Elizabeth Pitcairn will perform 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19 on the 1720, $1.7 million Mendelssohn Stradivarius violin.
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Artistic Director Keith Clark will conduct Saturday’s gala evening concert, which features Philip Glass’ 1996 Symphony No. 4 “Heroes,� as well as Sunday’s rendition of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica.�
ist on Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The son of two Moscow cellists learned the instrument from age 5. Clark recalls American cello teacher Terry King telling him in 2010, “If you want to get on the ground Ă€ RRU RI WKH QH[W JHQHUDWLRQ of cellists, there is a really remarkable Russian student who is putting the polishing touches on his preparation. I can guarantee you will love this guy.â€? “Based on that
recommendation, I brought Sergey in sight unseen, and everything that Terry forecast came true,� Clark said. The concert will feature the Music Festival Orchestra performing Philip Glass’ 1996 Symphony No. 4 “Heroes,� based on the late David Bowie’s 1977 album of the same name. Clark has never conducted Glass’ music, but describes him as “the
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Beethoven of our time,� an American composer especially well regarded in Europe. Despite his work often being called “minimalist music� — a label that Glass detests — this piece calls for the largest number of instrumentalists Clark has assembled at the Liberty. (He thinks it will be about 50.) “It will be an amazing sound.� “The song ‘Heroes’ is considered one of the greatest pieces of rock ’n’ roll music of the 20th century,� said Clark. “David Bowie was a multifaceted, talented artist — more than just a rock ’n’ roll guy. He did so many things with so many musical styles.�
Another “star� of the opening weekend is a $1.7 million violin played by former child prodigy Elizabeth Pitcairn. The 1720 Mendelssohn Stradivarius was bought by her grandfather at Christie’s auction in London in 1990 and inspired the movie “The Red Violin.� Clark met Pitcairn as a student in Los Angeles years ago. “She was very spectacular as a young teenager and she’s grown into an international special virtuoso. “She could make beauWLIXO PXVLF RQ D FLJDU ER[ ´ said Clark, crackling with laughter. “The fact that she has a most beautiful violin makes it even better.� The heroes theme continues with Sunday’s rendition of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3. The “Eroica� (“heroic�) was dedicated to Napoleon, although Beethoven report-
edly changed his mind when the Frenchman proclaimed KLPVHOI HPSHURU &ODUN Âż UVW conducted it in his early 20s. “I have been living with this my entire life. Every day I open the score I discover something new. It’s one of those miracles of human thought, beautiful, technical ² VR H[FLWLQJ “The mechanics are phenomenal. Deep and profound heights of joy, such a depth of sorrow in the second movement, which is a funeral march, and then the third is a scherzo — a dance, the happiest music you will ever hear.â€? Clark said the visceral piece was pivotal. “It changed the course of music history,â€? becoming louder, displaying unbridled energy — no longer just polished notes to please the aristocracy of Europe — and set the stage for Brahms and
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WEEK ONE CONCERTS ASTORIA MUSIC FESTIVAL At Liberty Theater, Astoria, unless indicated Saturday, June 18 4 p.m., Soloists Matinee, pianist Cary Lewis, cellist Sergey Antonov and violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn. 7:30 p.m., Gala Opening, Antonov plays Elgar Cello Concerto; Orchestra, Philip Glass’ Symphony No. 4 “Heroes.” Sunday, June 19 4 p.m., Pitcairn, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto; Orchestra, Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony No. 3. Tuesday, June 21 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 1545
Franklin Ave., Astoria, Bach by Candlelight, organist Julia Brown, cellist Sergey Antonov, oboist Martin Hebert and baritone Richard Zeller. Wednesday, June 22 7:30 p.m., 3 Leg Torso, chamber music, plus tango, latin and gypsy styles. Thursday, June 23 7:30 p.m. “City Girl,” 1930 silent movie, shot in Oregon, with live music by Festival Orchestra members, conducted by Oregon composer John Paul. Post-show, meet the composer. For ticket information and details of all 13 concerts, visit astoriamusicfestival.org or call 503-325 9896.
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June 18’s evening concert will feature the Music Festival Orchestra performing Philip Glass’ 1996 Symphony No. 4 “Heroes,” based on the late David Bowie’s 1977 album of the same name.
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Russian cellist Sergey Antonov will perform Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor at Saturday’s gala opening at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Theater.
innovators who followed, he said. Midweek musical performances are planned through the festival, including a Bach program and a concert by 3 Leg Torso. The central weekend, June 24 to 26, will feature Russian Ilya Kazantsev performing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Centralia, Washington-born soprano Angela Meade returning from success as Leonora in Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” at the
Metropolitan Opera of New York and the Berlin Opera to sing that role, which featured in her 2011 Astoria debut. The concluding weekend features the festival’s young musical artists performing a chamber concert and staging the opera “Little Women.” The work, written in 1998 by American composer Mark Adamo, is based on Louisa May Alcott’s tale of four sisters growing up after the Civil War.
Caswell, president of the festival board, is exited. “One thing that pleases me is that after 14 years we have some history, but we’re not stuck in that history,” he said. “We’ve established a level of excellence, and we haven’t lost our artistic edge. 3 Leg Torso is returning with their eclectic sound, ‘Little Women’ is a hit, and both are outside the usual ‘classical’ scope.”
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3 Leg Torso creates charming, elegant and daring modern chamber pop music infused with equal parts tradition and innovation. The group will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Liberty Theater.
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Attend the Naselle Community Picnic NASELLE, Wash. — Library, picnic, music — it must be summer in Naselle. Don’t miss the Naselle Timberland Library’s annual Community Picnic. It’s one of the highlights of summer. This year, the festivities are scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. Burgers, hot dogs and chips will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share and chairs or blankets for outdoor seating. Double J and the Boys will provide music to sway, clap, stomp and dance to. The band plays a mix of cowboy, country and folk, spiced with musical surprises from other countries. All Timberland Regional
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The Naselle Timberland Library will host a Community Picnic on Tuesday, June 21
Library programs are free and open to the public. The Naselle Timberland Library is located at 4 Parpala
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ASTORIA — In celebration of Maddox Dance Studio’s 66th annual recitals, dancers are planning three shows for North Coast audiences this weekend. Two hundred dancers will show off their years of experience for audiences at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18 and at 3 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19. All three performances will take place at the Astoria High School auditorium. Saturday’s show will feature choreography by Emily Madsen, set to “Claire de Lune” for the modern class, acrobatic selections “Once Upon A Time” and “Brotsjor” by instructor Kelly Eckstein, plus an appearance of Maddox alumni dancer Tess Rund, the reigning Miss North Coast. At the conclusion of this performance, the graduating seniors will be presented. Isabella Marincovich-Mallares, Jessica Barber and Megan McCall De Vos from Astoria High School and Anna Kaim and Morgan Matthews from Seaside High School will be recognized for their many years of dance training and performances. The 3 p.m. Sunday show will feature preschool and young students of the studio, most making their stage debut. The “Lollipop Tree,” “My Teddy Bear And Me” and “Little Ballet Dolls” will be three of the music numbers used for the tiny dancers, who are directed by Madsen, Eckstein, Cheryl Klatt, Jeanne Peterson and Carleta Lewis Allen. Allen will also present her young musical theater students in “Freak Flag” from “Schrek.” The final 6 p.m. show on Sunday presents Little Ballet Theatre dancers in “Graduation Ball,” a ballet set in 1840s Vienna where
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Maddox Dance Studio’s senior jazz class will dance a tribute to Michael Jackson for their end of the year performances.
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Members of the Little Ballet Theatre will perform the ballet “Graduation Ball” at 6 p.m. Sunday at Astoria High School.
the young ladies of the senior class have invited cadets from the nearby military school to their senior ball, while the envious junior class entertains and enjoys the dancing of the older girls with their partners. Audiences will enjoy the performance of the cadets, who will be recognized from the local high school football and baseball teams. Instructor Carole Simmons will recreate her role as the headmistress. Following the Little Ballet Theatre performance, the audience will be treated to musical theater pieces from “Legally Blonde” choreographed by Simmons; a selection from
“Lion King” by Allen; and a performance of tap, ballet and hip-hop numbers by the theater’s preteen, teen and adult dancers. After each performance, students and families will gather in the AHS Commons for a pink lemonade and cookie party where each student will receive the traditional Achievement Medal. Tickets are available 30 minutes before each show at the school box office. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and children under age 6 are free. For further information, contact Jeanne Peterson at Maddox Dance Studio by calling 503-861-1971.
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Northwest Artist Guild displays new art Run on the beach, eat chowder after LONG BEACH, Wash. — In honor of Father’s Day, the Northwest Artist Guild will show new works at the Long Beach Train Depot this weekend. The show will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 17; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18. An artist reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday with cake and punch. Artists will be in attendance to sign the back of their purchased paintings, dedicating it to whomever the buyer chooses. Prints and cards will also be available for purchase. The guild is growing, and the selection of art is expanding to include whimsical, realistic and fantasy art, so there is something for everyone in this show. In addition to the show at the depot, more selections are available at The Picture Attic on North Eighth Street in Long Beach. The Northwest Artist *XLOG PHHWV WKH ¿UVW 0RQGD\ of each month and is eager to accept more into its group. The membership process includes a personal interview and vetting of the work of each artist. The guild is planning a show for September at the Cove Restaurant inside the Long Beach Golf Course Clubhouse. The Long Beach Train Depot is located 102 N.W. Third St., at the northwest corner RI 7KLUG 6WUHHW DQG 3DFL¿F +LJKZD\
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LONG BEACH, Wash. — On Saturday, June 18 at the Bolstad beach approach, enjoy sand beneath your soles, waves breaking off your shoulder and a hot bowl of FKRZGHU EH\RQG WKH ¿QLVK line at the 39th Beach to Chowder 5K/10K walk/run. This annual beach walk/ run on hard-packed sand is fun for the whole family and will help you work up an appetite for a taste of local clam chowder served at the awards ceremony. 5XQQHUV VWDUW DQG ¿QLVK under the World’s Longest Beach arch, a block from the stores, galleries, restaurants, ice cream and taffy shops of Washington’s quintessential beach town. The relaxed 5K walk/ run and exhilarating 10K run promise great ocean views as well as cooling ocean breezes. Participants accompanied by dogs on leashes are permitted on the 5K course. The 10K starts at 9 a.m., and the 5K starts at 9:15 a.m. The chowder feed, food and music start at 10:30 a.m. at Veteran’s Field with
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door prizes drawn at 11 a.m. The Awards Ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Veteran’s Field. Non-entrants can purchase chowder for $5. Awards will be given to UXQQHUV ¿QLVKLQJ LQ WKH WRS three places for women and men in each of eight agegroup divisions. All ages and levels of ability are welcome, and spectators are invited to cheer on the participants. Registration fees are $35 for the 5K or 10K with a T-shirt or $20 without a shirt. All registrations include use of a timing chip.
Registered participants also receive tickets to the chowder feed. Online registration closes Thursday, June 16 at midnight; visit www.beachtochowder.com On-site registration is available the day before the race from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 17 or on race day between 7 and 8:30 a.m. at the Long Beach Train Depot building located at Third Street N.W. and 3DFLÂżF +LJKZD\ 1RUWK MXVW north of Dennis Company). If you have questions contact beachtochowder@ gmail.com
Learn to cook real food for your dog ASTORIA — Pet companion Aza Cody will teach Canine Cookery: The Way to Your 'RJÂśV +HDUW D KRPHPDGH dog food cooking class, on June 25 at the North Coast Food Web. Class takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Pets deserve real food,â€? says Cody. “If you eat meat, dairy, vegetables or fruit, you
can share with your dog.� Commercial dog foods can contain ingredients of unknown origin and dubious value. Canine Cookery provides simple and easy recipes to reduce reliance on processed animal products. In this class, students will learn to design meals around a pet’s condition and the
student’s time and budget. Cody is a licensed pet consultant and special diet cook. She is a well-respected animal service business with over 25 years experience. The class costs $20 per person. Class takes place at the North Coast Food Web, located at 577 18th St. To sign up, call 503-468-0921.
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Climb on board as the railriders roll into Tillamook Story & photos by GRETCHEN AMMERMAN FOR EO MEDIA GROUP
It was one of those invitations I couldn’t refuse — the FKDQFH WR EH RQH RI WKH ÂżUVW people to ride a stretch of disued train tracks in rail cars built according to what Oregon Coast Railriders owner Kim Metlin described as a “VHYHUHO\ PRGLÂżHG internet design.â€? :KHQ , ÂżUVW KHDUG DERXW it, a grainy black and white ÂżOP VWDUWLQJ SOD\LQJ LQ P\ head of two men standing on a handcar, pumping their arms furiously as they tried go faster than an oncoming train. The railriders, by contrast, are pedal powered and because no trains share the tracks, will never need to be propelled at breakneck speed. “People ask if it’s safe,â€? said Tillamook County Commissioner Mark Labhart. “They have this idea that a train is going to come along unexpected-
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the coast,â€? Labhart said. “To ly, but there are no trains get the Metlins on board, we operating on these tracks, put together a ‘red carpet’ period.â€? team consisting of people This particular chance from Tillamook County, the to ride the rails was due to Port of Tillamook Bay, the Drew Carney of KGW’s Oregon Coast Scenic Rail“Out & About,â€? coming to road, Visit Tillamook Coast, do a live broadcast before the chamber and the City the Railriders business of Bay City. Many people opened to the public on have worked to get this to Memorial Day weekend. happen out here, but it took As it’s a morning program, off in Joseph, and I know it we assembled at 4:30 a.m. in Bay City, just north of Til- will take off here, especially lamook. Though the sky was since we have this beautiful coastline. We still dark, the did a test run mood was ‘IT’S SUCH earlier and light beA GREAT were cause, other WAY TO USE people honking, than the TV DISCONTINUED waving and people and RAILROAD even pulling me, all the over to ask day’s riders TRACKS.’ how they either owned, could do it too.â€? worked for or had a part in Although there are simimaking the venture into a lar projects in other counreality. Among them, Comtries, the Metlins run the missioner Labhart, who had only such rail riding opporstumbled upon the Metlins’ tunities in the Western U.S. original rail riding business Âł, FDQÂśW ÂżJXUH RXW ZK\ ´ in Joseph, a small town on Labhart said. “It’s such a the eastern edge of Oregon. “I thought this would be a great way to use discontinued railroad tracks.â€? tremendous opportunity for
The coast route takes riders from the Fish Peddler Restaurant in Bay City into north Tillamook near the Blue Heron Cheese Factory, and includes classic bridges and the rare opportunity to see the back of the Tillamook Cheese Factory. The route is 11 miles roundtrip, and takes about two hours. Because each car holds four people, there are opportunities to peddle a lot or to simply sit back, enjoy the ride and let your friends and family do all the work. There are no major hills on WKH URXWH VR GLIIHUHQW ÂżWQHVV levels and ages can get involved. You can even ride one ZKLOH ÂżOPLQJ OLYH WHOHYLVLRQ as Carney and his cameraman discovered. “We do lots of different stories but rarely get to do something this active and fun,â€? Carney said after the ride. “We loved this.â€? I checked in with Metlin after the opening weekend to see how it went. “It was super,â€? he said,
KGW’s Drew Carney (rear) is joined by Railriders guide Nate Bell (left) and Susan Moreland of Visit Tillamook Coast for an early morning jaunt along the track
“Maybe better than super. We sold out both Saturday and Sunday. So it’s a good idea for people to call before coming out to make sure we have room.� Oregon Coast Railriders excursions run Thursdays
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CHIP-in, improve Cathedral Tree Trail ASTORIA — Astoria Parks & Recreation’s Citizens Helping Improve Parks (CHIP-in) program is set to clean and improve the Richard Fencsak Cathedral Tree Trail on Saturday, June 18. Interested volunteers are invited to attend the CHIP-in event at Cathedral Tree Trail
from 1 to 4 p.m. The trail runs from the 2800 block of Irving Avenue through urban forest to the Astoria Column. Volunteers will work with Lewis and Clark National Historic Park to cut brush, repair tread and enhance the trail. All tools will be provided. Dress for the weather
and the outdoor work. Meet at the trailhead on Irving Avenue. Park along the road; carpooling is encouraged. If you are interested in volunteering, contact grounds coordinator Randy Bohrer by calling 971-7044812.
Murder, mayhem, birthday surprises take over the Coaster Theatre stage CANNON BEACH — The Coaster Theatre kicks off its summer season with “9 to 5: 7KH 0XVLFDO´ )ULGD\ -XQH Based on the 1980 hit move, “9 to 5: The MusiFDO´ LV VHW LQ WKH ODWH V and is the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Pushed to the boiling point, three co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying bigot they call their boss. Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy: giving their boss the boot! On June 24, the second summer show “Let’s Murder 0DUVKD´ RSHQV ,WÂśV D FRPHGLF romp about murder, double crosses and birthday surprises. Marsha is addicted to reading murder mysteries and overhears her husband discussing
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Saturday, June 18 Beach to Chowder Race 7 a.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 N.W. 3rd St., Long Beach, Wash., $15 to $35, all ages. Beach to Chowder Walk/Run 10k race starts at 9 a.m. and 5k at 9:15 a.m. at the Bolstad beach approach, clam chowder and award ceremony at Veteran’s Field.
Thursday, June 16
Muscle & Chrome 7 a.m., downtown Seaside, 503-7171914, all ages. Seaside Muscle & Chrome features show quality vehicles from 1960 to 1978, factory performance vehicles from 1979 to present and high-quality special interest vehicles.
Guild Art Show Noon to 6 p.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 N.W. 3rd St., Long Beach, Wash., 360-6424770. Members of the Northwest Artist Guild will show new works. Author Reading 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free. Ruth Wariner will read from her book “The Sounds of Gravel” followed by signings and sales.
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Friday, June 17 Guild Art Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 N.W. 3rd St., Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4770. Members of the Northwest Artist Guild will show new works. An artist reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. with cake and punch. Long Beach Grange Indoors Market 10 a.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953. Features home-baked goods, prepared food, woodcrafts, honey, nuts, art and jewelry. Scandinavian Festival 2 to 11 p.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-325-6136,
$3 to $8. Scandinavian Midsummer Festival includes Scandinavian music, dance, theater, retail booths and traditional Scandinavian foods. Parking fees apply.
Puget Island Farmer’s Market 3 to 6 p.m., Stockhouse’s Farm, 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, Wash., 360-849-4145. Shop for
Canoeing 11 a.m., Broadway Park, boat dock, 1300 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, $20 to $30. SEPRD leaders will lead canoe trips along the river and upper estuary.
organic produce, fresh bread, pizza, desserts, kim chi, jams, jellies, meat and honey. Library After Hours 5 p.m., South Bend Library, 1216 W. First St., South Bend, Wash., 360-875-5532. Teens are welcome to stop by for a summer dance party with Just Dance 2016, Dance Central and YouTube tutorials. Manzanita Farmers Market 5 to 8 p.m., Corner of Laneda Ave. and 5th St., Manzanita, 503-368-3339. Featuring produce and farm products, live entertainment, kids’ activities, wines and handcrafted items.
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“Junior Shanghaied” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $10, all ages. “Junior Shanghaied” is an ASOC original musical melodrama adapted for teens. Directed by Bill Carr and performed by the Teen Theatre Troupe. “9 to 5” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361242, $18 to $23, PG-13. Set in the Rolodex era of the 1970s, “9 to 5: The Musical” is a story of friendship between three co-workers and their plot to seek revenge against their boss.
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ColumbiaPacific Farmers Market
3 to 6 p.m., Veterans Field, at 3rd and Oregon streets, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2400. This market offers produce, meat, eggs, dairy, baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared foods and live music.
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Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503260-5592. This market features produce, flowers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to-eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activities. Scandinavian Festival 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-325-6136, $3 to $8. Scandinavian Midsummer Festival includes Scandinavian music, dance, theater, retail booths and traditional Scandinavian foods. Parking fees apply. Soccer in the Sand 9 a.m., on the beach at the Seaside Turnaround, 30 N. Promenade, Seaside, all ages. A two-day small-sided 5v5 beach soccer tournament played in the sand, fun for the whole family.
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Sunday, June 19 Ave., downtown Long Beach, Wash., free, all ages. SummerFest offers a variety of family friendly activities and entertainment including safety programs, horse and wagon rides and live music. Season Mashup 5 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $5, all ages. End of Season Mashup welNW comes derby Garlic players from Festiva the North10 a.m., Bea l west to be Field, 2581 ch Baron mashed Road, Ocean 5 Sandridge P up with 665-4448,. ark, Wash., 360Nort the Roller Festival feat hwest Garlic ures specia Dolls for lty food with a garlic them fan apprecie, craft vendo rs, ation night music and g live arlic and one last décor. heat before the summer.
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Svensen Flea & Craft Market 9 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Find antiques, toys, household items, handmade goods and treasures to recycle, refurbish, reuse and re-enjoy. Tillamook Farmers’ Market 9 a.m., 2nd St. and Laurel Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-2146. Find produce, crafts, flowers, live music and special events. Guild Art Show 10 a.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 N.W. 3rd St., Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4770. Members of the Northwest Artist Guild will show new works. HRAP Training 10 a.m., Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 E. Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1581. Learn to educate visitors about the Intertidal and seabird ecology at Haystack Rock. Sign up required. Long Beach Grange Indoors Market 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Long
Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953. Features home-baked goods, prepared food, woodcrafts, honey, nuts, art and jewelry. Pickleball 10 a.m., Camp Rilea Gymnasium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, 503-860-1382, $4, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction. Balls and paddles provided. Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m., Harbor front at Howerton Way, Port of Ilwaco, Wash. This market features arts and crafts, music, farm fresh produce and food booths. Summer Plant Clinic 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. WSU Master Gardeners of Pacific County’s first summer series of plant clinics will kick off at the museum’s Discovery Gardens. Bring plant samples
Weekend Market on the Dock 10 a.m., 1161 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Wash., 360-8758157. This market features live music, jewelry, food and treasures.
Dance Recital 6 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, $5 to $10, all ages. Maddox dancers will present a “Claire de Lune” modern dance, acrobatic selections, an appearance by Miss North Coast and present the graduating seniors.
Yappy Days Festival 10 a.m., Inn at Cape Kiwanda, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City, 888-965-7001, all ages. Yappy Days Festival features a sidewalk fair, face painting, pet celebration, vendor booths and adoptable pets.
“Junior Shanghaied” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $10, all ages. “Junior Shanghaied” is an ASOC original musical melodrama adapted for teens.
Book Signing Noon, Godfather’s Books, 1108 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-8143. Linda K. Richison will do a book signing of “The Spirit of Love: Heart and Souls.”
“9 to 5” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361242, $18 to $23, PG-13. “9 to 5: The Musical” is a story of friendship and revenge between three co-workers and their boss.
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Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-260-5592. This market features produce, flowers, plant starts, eggs, food and music. Soccer in the Sand 9 a.m., on the beach at the Seaside Turnaround, 30 N. Promenade, Seaside, all ages. A two-day small-sided 5v5 beach soccer tournament. Antique Alley 10 a.m., Pier 11 Building, on the waterfront at Pier 11, Astoria, 503-4407919. Antique Alley is a vintage, crafts and a swap meet. Sunday Market 10 a.m., 12th St., downtown Astoria, 503-325-1010. Astoria Sunday Market offers local products by farmers, craftspeople and artisans. Live music with Na Rosai. NW Garlic Festival 10 a.m., Beach Baron Field, 25815 Sandridge Road, Ocean Park, Wash. Features vendors and food with a garlic theme. Svensen Market 10 a.m., Wickiup
Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Find antiques, toys, and handmade items.
Tuesday, June 21
SummerFest Noon, along Pacific Ave., downtown Long Beach, Wash., free, all ages. Find family friendly activities and live music with Naselle Marimba Band.
CB Farmers Market 2 p.m., Midtown parking area at Gower and Hemlock streets, Cannon Beach. This market offers flowers, fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses and handcrafted artisan food products.
Farm Stand 1 p.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen, 503-4680921. Find local, agricultural products.
Community Potluck 5 p.m., Naselle Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360484-3877, free, all
“Junior Shanghaied” 2 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503325-6104, $5 to $10. “Junior Shanghaied” is a musical for teens. Dance Recital 3 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, $5 to $10. Maddox young dancers make their debut in three numbers. Dance Recital 6 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, $5 to $10. Little Ballet Theatre dancers present “Graduation Ball.”
Scandinavian Festival 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-325-6136, $3 to $8. Scandinavian Midsummer Festival includes Scandinavian music, dance, theater, retail booths and traditional foods.
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ages. Naselle Library’s community picnic is the highlight of the summer, includes hamburgers, hotdogs and live music. Bring a dish to share. ABATE Chapter Meeting 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503-325-3566. ABATE is a north coast group of motorcycle enthusiasts who ride, have fun and provide community support.
Wednesday, June 22 Seaside Farmers Market 3 p.m., Broadway Middle School parking lot, off Roosevelt, Seaside, 503-7383311, This market features fresh produce, meat, cheeses and artisan food products; live music and kids’ activities.
Book launch 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Book Co., 130 N Hemlock St. No. 2, Canon Beach. Author Peter Lindsey launches the new edition of this book “Comin’ in Over the Rock: a Storyteller’s History of Cannon Beach.”
Thursday, June 23 Bird Survey 9 a.m., Sunset Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, 503-8613170, 8 and older. Help with the citizen science project to monitor bird habitats in the park. Volunteers meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead. On the Land 10 a.m., Sunset Beach Trailhead, parking lot, Warrenton, 503738-9126, free. Tom Horning will lead a walk at Lewis & Clark National Historical Park’s Yeon Property near Sunset Beach. Sign up required. Leapin’ Louie 10:30 a.m., Astoria Public Library, 450
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10th St., Astoria, 503325-7323, all ages. A master of physical comedy, trick roping, fancy whip cracking, juggling, unicycling; a virtuoso of new vaudeville and alternative circus, David Lichtenstein specializes in western comedy shows featuring his comedy character Leapin’ Louie. River People Farmers Market 3 p.m., 12th and Exchange streets, Astoria, 503-468-0921. This market features produce, flowers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to-eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activities.
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A ‘storm’ of new stories is brewing in republished book Author Peter Lindsey will relaunch his Cannon Beach history June 22
BOOK LAUNCH 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 Cannon Beach Book Co. 130 N. Hemlock St. No. 2, Cannon Beach
By NANCY McCARTHY FOR COAST WEEKEND
Back by popular demand, the storm is comin’ over the rock. The “storm” of new stories and historical photos of Cannon Beach will be released this month in the newly revised book, “Comin’ in Over the Rock: a Storyteller’s History of Cannon Beach,” written by folklorist and former English teacher Peter Lindsey of Cannon Beach. Lindsey’s book ¿rst was published in 2004 and went out of print in 2008. Last November, the community collected $8,000 to revise and republish the book containing quintessential stories about the characters of Cannon Beach. “I’m excited about it,” said Lindsey. “It’s kind of exciting.” The new book will be launched during a gathering at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, in the Cannon Beach Book Co. Those who contributed $100 or more will receive a signed copy of the book. “I’ll scrawl anything they might choose,” Lindsey said. The project to republish the book began with a discussion of locals attending a wedding two years ago. Although Rainmar Bartl, retired city planner for Cannon Beach, hadn’t attended the wedding, he heard about the idea and pursued it. He learned that Portland State
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LEFT: The cover of Peter Lindsey’s new edition of “Comin’ in Over the Rock: A Storyteller’s History of Cannon Beach.”
University had a publishing program called “Write to Publish.” Instructor Abbey Gaterud and her students agreed to copyread and prepare the new book for publication. The book also was reviewed by several local residents before it was sent to a printer in Illinois, which published 1,900 volumes. While the new version retains the same stories of the earlier book, there are new stories as well. The stories come from Lindsey’s youth,
when Cannon Beach’s “rascals” gathered in local gas stations, on the sidewalks
and in the bars. The stories unfolded as “I and my testosterone-addled friends were hanging out,” said Lindsey, whose book is ¿lled with adventures the teenagers encountered while roaming freely on the beach and in the woods behind the town before it became a tourist destination. “I think it should be required reading for people in Cannon Beach who have arrived in the last 20 years,” Bartl said. Although the book traces
Cannon Beach’s history, it’s Seaside High School more than that, said Lindstudents enjoyed the stories sey’s childhood friend and contained in the ¿rst edition fellow author, Karl Marlanof “Comin’ in Over the tes, who wrote the forward Rock” so much that they beto the new book. stowed their annual Oregon “Histories Coast Literary inform: stories Award on him ‘I THINK IT connect,” Marlast year. SHOULD BE lantes wrote. His favorite “If you want story in the REQUIRED to have the esnew edition READING sence of time, “A Logger FOR PEOPLE isTalks stories tell it IN CANNON whichtoheGod,” best,” Lindsey calls BEACH WHO the “quintesadded. “My HAVE ARRIVED sential” story juices start to IN THE LAST 20 of the “heart quiver when of Cannon YEARS.’ I encounter a Beach and story. If you the culture of don’t collect those stories, Cannon Beach.” The story they vanish, just like people also appeared in a collecvanish. So I cherish these tion of folklore stories to things.” which Lindsey contributed
called “The Well-Traveled Casket.” Lindsey ¿rst heard the story in the former Dueber’s variety store, a “hotbed of local interaction at one time because there was so little else going on in Cannon Beach,” he said. In addition to a new forward, Lindsey’s book also contains two maps of Cannon Beach and its surroundings drawn by Astoria artist Sally Lackaff. More historical photos — provided by local residents, including Jeanette Stevens, Heather Goodenough and Marlene Laws — also are included. Bartl’s stepson, Peter Grant, a graphic designer, was able to scan the historic photos and increase the resolution to improve the images for printing. A new cover features an illustration of Haystack Rock in a rainstorm, and Oregon poet Kim Stafford summarized the contents on the back page. The book title comes from something Lindsey heard while hanging out at the old Shell gasoline station at the corner of Gower and Hemlock streets north of Haystack Rock. “She’s comin’ in over the rock, today, boys!” station owner George Malstead told them, as rain whipped around the shambling, yellow-washed building. From there, Lindsey launched the stories that ¿ll the book. “Everyone should have a copy,” Bartl said. “This is the essential history of Cannon Beach.”
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one and all to the 2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival This is our 49th festival, and we are anxiously awaiting the celebration of our 50th festival next year. Whether you have family roots in the Scandinavian cultures or not, there will be something for you to enjoy! Booths, entertainment, costumes and the extreme pride that everyone has in sharing their traditions will leave you richer. This is a festival that showcases the beautiful midsummer celebrations observed in Scandinavian countries. It’s the longest day of the year that we celebrate with an amazing three-day festival right here in Clatsop County at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Come raise the 0idsummer 3ole, and watch the Àags Ày while the audience sings along with each national anthem. Hear the princesses talk about their heritage, and watch the selection of the new Miss Scandinavia. Dancers from near and far will show off their excellent skills, and musical entertainment — new and returning — will enthrall you. A non-denominational church service will also tie together all the traditions Sunday morning. This is not a festival put on by one, but by many. This is a community of volunteers who work hard year round to put together an enjoyable experience for everyone. Their pride shines through all the events that have been arranged and coordinated for your enjoyment. To the multitudes of volunteers I must say thank you for ALL your efforts to make this the best festival yet! For those who have been to the festival for multiple years or for those who come for the ¿rst time, there is always something to enjoy. Learn dances, burn a hex, eat many delicious foods, quiz the princesses about their heritage, see beautiful authentic costumes, run with the Troll, learn the game Kubb, and take pride in your inner Scandinavian!
Leila Collier Chairperson Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Friday to Sunday, June
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Admission $8 for adults, $3 for children age 6 to 12, free for children age 5 and under. Admission wristbands are
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vian heritage. A panel of judges will select one to reign as Miss Scandinavia 2016. Hear featured entertainers from Denmark and Finland. Soloists from the community will sing the national songs of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The Nordic Viking Dancers will perform.
BOOTHS OPEN 2 to 6:30 p.m., Arena Visit the vendors to find specialty Scandinavian items, handcrafted treasures and foods.
ENTERTAINMENT 4 to 7 p.m., Arena Stage There will be live entertainment every hour on stage including performances by featured groups from Denmark, Finland and Sweden.
TORCHLIGHT PARADE, BONFIRE AND HEX BURNING
3 to 11 p.m. Astoria Brewing Co. will present a selection of microbrews and a limited menu with live music.
8 p.m. approximately (following the Queen’s coronation), Parking Area With torches in hand, Scandia men will lead the newly crowned Miss Scandinavia and the audience to the bonfire to throw straw hexes into the flames. This tradition symbolizes ridding oneself of bad luck for the year. Accordionists will play tunes, and there might be a dance.
BEEF DINNER
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4:30 p.m. until supply runs out, Exhibit Hall The Olney Grange presents a dinner of pot roast, baked potato, green beans, roll, salad, pie and beverage for $13.
8 to 10:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall Miss Scandinavia and her father or special partner will lead the first dance of the 2016 Festival. Tonight’s the night if you like the Chicken Dance and Hokey Pokey and the locals’ favorites: the Butterfly and the Varsouvienne. Scandinavian Country of Astoria will provide the tunes. Dance a waltz, schottische, polka, snoa, humppa, or other favorite Scandinavian dance. There will be an occasional tango or hambo for the experts.
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RUNNING OF THE TROLLS 8:30 a.m., Walluski area The Running of the Trolls is a walk or run in the countryside. Proceeds benefit the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association Scholarship Fund. Registration is online or at the festival. Check-in is from 7 to 8 a.m. in the Entry Hall.
BOOTHS 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arena
ENTERTAINMENT 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Arena & Exhibit Hall There will be live Scandinavian-themed entertainment on two stages throughout the day. Pick up a festival program at the admission table to find your favorite band, singer or dance troupe.
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JUNE 16, 2016 // 15 EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Outdoors The Empire of Chivalry and Steel will hold an open house in its Viking encampment outdoors south of the Arena. Costumed re-enactors will demonstrate crafts, tournaments, armor making, and combat arts from the culture of the Middle Ages.
BEER GARDEN 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Astoria Brewing Co. will offer a selection of homebrewed microbrews and a limited menu. The Astor Street Opry will present Olio acts from “Shanghaied in Astoria” at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. There will also be live music.
Hall and then parade through the arena and festival grounds to the outdoor stage.
FLAG RAISING AND MIDSUMMER POLE RAISING Noon, Outdoor Stage Hear the national songs of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden while Miss Scandinavia and her court assist in the pageantry of the raising of the flags. Then volunteers will skillfully raise the Midsummer Pole. Jorgen will play tunes for ring dancing lead by Christine Smith and the dancers from VASA Youth of Portland. (In case of rain, flag raising will be moved to the Exhibit Hall.)
ENTERTAINMENT
4 to 7 p.m., Exhibit Hall Buffet: Danish pork roulade (pork roast rolled with apricots and prunes), Swedish meatballs in brown cream gravy, Norwegian beef and cabbage, braised red cabbage, Janneson’s temptation (a traditional Swedish casserole made of potatoes, onions, pickled sprats, bread crumbs and cream), garden salad, Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), shrimp and herring salad, Nordic cheeses, bread and crisps, Nordic ricecream dessert with cherry sauce, cookies and pastries, soda, coffee and water, served by Scandinavian Cafe of Vancouver, Washington. Adults $15, kids 6 and under $7.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arena Noon to 4 p.m., Exhibit Hall
DANCERS’ BALL KUBB EXHIBITION
BARNEFEST
VIKING DINNER
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arena Young attendees can participate in children’s activities in the Barnefest area, staffed by volunteers from Tongue Point Job Corps Center, the Nordic Viking Dancers, and parents. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. There are inexpensive games (fishing, wheel spin, plinko, golf and bean bag toss), face painting and a raffle. A puppet show will be held at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
1 to 3 p.m., in front of the Midsummer Pole Kubb (pronounced “koob”) is a yard game of Scandinavian origins that has been played for centuries. Each year there is a world competition in Gotland, Sweden. The game is played between two teams with up to six people per team. It consists of throwing baton-like pieces to knock over the blocks of the opposing team. After taking down blocks and guards, a team will try to knock down the king in the middle of the field. No prior skills are required. All are welcome.
OPTOG – FESTIVAL PARADE
PARADE OF COSTUMES
11:30 a.m., festival grounds Miss Scandinavia and her court, costumed dancers and entertainers, and representatives from the Scandinavian lodges will assemble in the dining area of the Exhibit
5 p.m., Exhibit Hall Are you curious about the costumes worn by representatives of the Scandinavian countries? Hear them explained in a fashion show with live models.
6:30 to 7 p.m., dance basics with Martha Levenson 7 to 10 p.m., Exhibit Hall Skolkis of Seattle will provide music for family-friendly dancing. Come dance a waltz, polka, schottische or hambo, just listen and watch, try lessons, and enjoy refreshments. There will be a few mixers during the early part of the evening so all can participate.
Sunday, June 19 PANNUKAKKU BREAKFAST 7 to 11 a.m., Exhibit Hall Astoria Rotary Club serves Finnish pancakes, ham, fruit cup, coffee, tea, juice or milk. $6 for adults and kids.
BOOTHS 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arena
EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Outdoors
BARNEFEST 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Arena There will be a puppet show at 11:30 a.m.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE 11 a.m., Exhibit Hall A non-denominational church service will be hosted by a local minister. Jane Landstra and Ken Embrey of Nordleik of Poulsbo will perform the prelude before the service and two special pieces during the service.
RAFFLE, FLAG CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL CLOSING 4 p.m., Exhibit Hall Who will win the raffle grand prize of $1,000 and the other prizes donated by the Festival Association, lodges and businesses? Learn who the winners are; you need not be present to win. The 2016 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival ends as the national songs of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are sung one more time and the flags leave the hall. Say goodbye, and make plans to join us again in 2017 for our 50th anniversary.
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Heritage, family and fun
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Court
‘WE HAVE A VERY STRONG SCANDINAVIAN COMMUNITY HERE, AND PEOPLE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT SHARING THOSE TRADITIONS.’
Miss Scandinavia 2015
Meisha Boettcher Meisha is the daughter of Gary and Ingrid Boettcher. She is a senior and the valedictorian at Knappa High School. She plans to attend Western Oregon University and get her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice to become a police officer. She works as a tour guide at High Life Adventures and volunteers at the Clatsop County District Attorney’s Office. She will finish her reign as Miss Scandinavian 2015 during the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Coronation, when she will crown Miss Scandinavia 2016.
at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
By DAN HAAG
From June 17 to 19, the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival will transform the Clatsop County Fairgrounds into a wonderland of Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Swedish culture. Now in its 49th year, the festival celebrates the Scandinavian cultural LQÀXHQFH LQ $VWRULD DQG WKH VXUURXQGLQJ area. It’s also a big party showcasing the convivial spirit Scandinavians brought to the shores of the Columbia River, complete with authentic attire, a royal court, a beer garden, Vikings and food galore. So welcome, or, as the Finns would say, tervetuola!
Preserving heritage
With nearly 50 years under its belt, the festival’s main mission is the preservation of the Scandinavian culture and heritage of the North Coast. While WKH 1RUWK &RDVW KDV EHHQ LQÀXHQFHG VLJQL¿FDQWO\ E\ D YDULHW\ RI LPPLJUDQW groups over the years, a large portion came from Scandinavia. Their descendants continue to reside here. “We have a very strong Scandinavian community here, and people are passionate about sharing those traditions,” says Janet Bowler, entertainment coordinator for the festival. Not being Scandinavian doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the proceedings. Bowler sees the festival as an educational opportunity for those unfamiliar with that part of the world. “People should think of it as a chance to experience Scandinavian culture without buying a round-trip ticket to Europe,” she says. Saara Matthews, a former festival junior Miss Finland and Scandinavian dancer, feels the event evolves with its surroundings. “I think it’s changed as Astoria has,” she says. “Originally, it was very much rooted in the strong local Scandinavian and Finnish population of our area. We still draw on
that local crowd but get a lot of other visitors since Astoria has because such a popular place.”
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Court Susan and her husband have three children: Devin, Wyatt and Reanna, who was Miss Junior Court Chaperone Denmark in 2013. Susan is the Susan Jackson daughter of Bev Hoofnagle, who is the Senior Court Chaperone. She has been in the Viking Nordic Dancers for over 30 years. Bev has been involved in the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival and the Viking Nordic Dancers since 1983. She and her husband, Dave, have three Senior Court Chaperone children; their daughter, Susan, Bev Hoofnagle is the Junior Court Chaperone.
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Court
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
Crown Bearer
Junior Miss Iceland
Luke Patterson Luke is the son Kelley and Melissa Patterson. He has two brothers, Zachary and Kellan, and a twin sister, Delaney, who was Junior Miss Iceland last year. Luke enjoys playing football and basketball. He is also in the second year of 4-H, where he will be showing rabbits and a market lamb. He likes to hunt, fish and hike with his family.
Ava Dawn Thornton Ava is the daughter of Ryker and Missy Thornton. Ava is in third grade, and she enjoys soccer, basketball, baseball and ballet. She loves animals and loves playing with her dog, time with friends, singing, acting, rollerskating and swimming. Her mother was Junior Miss Iceland in 1982, and Ava is excited to follow in her footsteps.
‘A cultural oasis’
Organizing three days of dancing, performances and games is no small task: There are 16 different groups in multiple venues providing a weekend’s worth of entertainment for hundreds of festival-goers. Bowler points to the beer garden as a hub of fun and entertainment. Hosted by the Astor Street Opry Company, the venue hums, and Bowler says it’s often standing-room only. “It’s great spot to stop and relax if you’re tired of dancing,” she says. A particular point of pride for Bowler is the three musical trios performing at this year’s festival: one each from Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Each is comprised of professional, classically trained musicians who have garnered multiple accolades: The Danish group has received the European equivalent of 18 Grammy awards. The Royal Court is a big piece of the cultural puzzle. Every year, the various Scandinavian lodges of Astoria pick a high-schoolaged girl to represent their heritage. These young women then spend the majority of the year visiting with the community and promoting the festival. Abbie Johnson, Junior Miss Norway in 2003 and both Miss Norway and Miss Scandinavia in 2014, feels the Royal Court is a vital element of the festival. “Being Miss Scandinavia is an incredible opportunity to represent the entire Scandinavian community as a whole,” she says, adding that many princesses have followed in their mother or sister or aunt’s footsteps, even wearing the same authentic costumes passed down through their families. Attendees are noticing the effort put into carrying off a well-rounded event, as evidenced by comments made
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
Senior Miss Sweden
Senior Miss Norway
Junior Miss Sweden
Junior Miss Norway
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Above: Torch bearers will lead the way to the bonfire Friday night. Left: Festival goers dance during the Queen’s Ball at last year’s Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.
‘Working together’
of the dishes honor people who helped the festival. “Many of the recipes are based on people who are no longer with us but worked very hard on the festival,” she says. “They used their own recipes with a pinch of this and some of that, nothing PHOTO BY JOSHUA BESSEX written down. This is a way of Joanne Petersen Imamura was Miss Denmark preserving these things.” in 1972. Picking a favorite dish is one of the harder choices of the weekend, with four different lodges offering by visiting Danish entertainer Harald a variety of foods. And that’s not even Haugaard last year. He has made the taking into account the full meals, such rounds of cultural festivals in Europe and declared that Astoria’s is among the as the beef dinner put on by the Olney Grange. best in the world. Matthews says repeat festival-go“He called our festival a cultural oasis,” Bowler says. “He enjoys coming ers use the opportunity to stock up on favorite dishes. “I know I have a check back ... and encouraged us to keep it list of foods I try to eat,” she says. going.” “Sometimes I’m disappointed at the end Bring your appetite when I know I missed something and Festivals and food go hand-in-hand, it will be another year before I have a and the menu at the Scandinavian chance.” 0LGVXPPHU )HVWLYDO SURPLVHV WR IXO¿OO Be warned: Bowler says that modthe heartiest of appetites. There’s no ern clothing and traditional costumes shortage of culinary choices: Finnish alike start feeling a little tight after rice pudding; Danish meatballs and red three days of partaking. “They might cabbage; Swedish pea soup; Norwegian ¿W UHDOO\ ZHOO DW WKH EHJLQQLQJ RI WKH potato lefse. weekend, but I think our waistbands Food is a big part of Scandinavian are pushing the limit at the end,” she identity. Matthews points out that many says.
How does a small-town festival stay relevant for 49 years? “This festival requires all of your senses,” Johnson says. “You can taste the food, listen to traditional music, look at the beautiful Scandinavian costumes, and feel the heritage.” While great entertainment and delicious food are huge selling points, the festival is deeply rooted in a sense of ancestral and communal pride. That extends to passing on pride in such things as family recipes and traditional costumes. “The passion for preserving Scandinavian heritage is passed from generation to generation, especially in this community,” Bowler says. Matthews agrees, adding that the festival also serves as a reunion of sorts, a place to visit with friends and family not seen since the previous year. Johnson, born in 1996, has attended every festival since, while Matthews began attending at age 5. Mostly, it’s a time to celebrate a connection to the past and the future of a close-knit community. “It’s about people working hard to put on an event and hoping everyone has a good time,” Matthews says. “It’s all volunteer work and working together. I think this is carried over from the immigrants who moved here.”
Megan Sweet
Megan’s parents are Chad and Denele Sweet of Seaside. She is a junior at Seaside High School, where she is involved in the symphonic band. She also played soccer, participated in track and has been involved in 4-H. She is a dance teacher and an Encore Dance elite gymnast. She has enjoyed her time on the Scandinavian Court meeting new people and has become close friends with the other girls on the court.
Megan McCall DeVos
Sienna Barnes
Hailey Svensen
Megan is the daughter of Jonathan and Michelle DeVos. She is a senior at Astoria High School, where she is the head captain of the AHS Dance Team, team president of Business Leaders of Tomorrow and junior leader of the 4-H group Black Sheep. She also works for Kids Care. In the fall she will attend Western Oregon University, majoring in business management and dancing on the university’s dance team. When she was a child, Megan would help her Papa make lutefisk — but she’s never had a desire to eat it!
Sienna is the daughter of Kristen Sodervick, Eric Lane and Adam Barnes; her grandparents are Nancy Lane, Bob Lane, Scott McMullen, Phyliss Mattix and Paula Harvey. Sienna is in third grade. She is a member of the Viking Nordic Dancers and also enjoys gymnastics and rollerblading. This year she has enjoyed learning about her heritage.
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
Senior Miss Finland
Senior Miss Denmark
Junior Miss Finland
Junior Miss Denmark
Kaisa Israel
Kaisa is the daughter of Kent and Brittany Israel of Astoria and Linda Israel. She is a junior at Astoria High School and is on the varsity basketball team and equestrian team. She also competes and shows at the Clatsop County Fair, showing her horse and swine. She has traveled to Finland to visit her grandparents and loved being able to see them. She would love to be able to go see them again.
Kaitlyn Landwehr Kaitlyn is the daughter of Keith and Mindy Landwehr. She is a junior at Knappa High School, where she is class president, plays volleyball and basketball, and is on the equestrian team. She has been involved with the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival her entire life; she was once Junior Miss Denmark. She will graduate in 2017. Kaitlyn plans to attend college and receive an educational degree in art and eventually become a high school art teacher.
Lillian Helligso Lily is the daughter of Ryan and Brandi Helligso; her grandparents are Larry and Deanna Hellisgo, Roxanne Fluhrer and the late Dale McGinnis. She is in second grade and is active in dance at Maddox Dance Studio in ballet, tap, hip-hop and acrobatics; she has performed in “The Nutcracker” as well as the Missoula Children’s Theater. Lily is also a Brownie Girl Scout and enjoys reading and writing stories in her free time.
Hailey is the daughter of Adam and Melissa Svensen; her grandparents are David and Judy Nygaard and Tom and Jackie Svensen. Her great-grandparents are Martin and the late Doris Nygaard, Ron and the late Anita Angberg and Dorothy Nadon. Her younger sister is Kilee Svensen. Hailey is a first grader, and her activities include dance, tumbling, soccer and baseball. Her mother was Junior Miss Norway in 1991, and her grandmother Judy Nygaard was Miss Scandinavia in 1973.
Ashley Lacy
Ashley is the daughter of Mark and Kathryn Lacy, and she has five brothers and sisters. Ashley is in third grade and enjoys playing basketball, dancing with the Viking Nordic Dancers and reading. She lives on a farm with a large number of pets and livestock and is part of the Black Sheep 4-H Club. Ashley enjoys time with her dogs, cats, horses, alpaca and goats. Her grandparents are Rod VanSon of Ilwaco, Washington, George and Kay Lacy of Hayden, Idaho, and the late Gwen VanSon.
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Festival Entertainment LYDOM, BUGGE & HØIRUP
The trio of Lydom, Bugge and Høirup comes from Denmark and consists of some of the country’s most well-known and multi-awarded musicians. Between the three of them, they’ve received no less than 18 Danish Music Awards for their work with Danish folk music. Hear these featured entertainers on Friday at 5 p.m. in the Arena; on Saturday at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall; and on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall.
KARUNA Featured group Karuna is a Finnish folk music trio that combines the sounds of the Swedish national instrument nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) and accordion with the rich harmonies of piano and reed organ. Accordionist Teija Niku will look familiar; she was in Astoria before as a member of the Polka Chicks and performed in Rosburg, Washington, with Allotar. Esko Järvelä plays nyckelharpa and violin, and Juha Kujanpää plays piano and harmonium. Financial support for Karuna’s travel comes from the Alfred Kordelin Foundation and the Finland Society. Hear Karuna play Friday at 6 p.m. in the Arena; Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall; and Sunday at noon and 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall.
SEPTENTRIO Swedish trio Septentrio performs charming and elegant Nordic folk tunes. The group has a rare combination of five-row free bass accordion, violin and five-string cello. Cellist Leonor Palazzo of Belgian and Argentine roots has a background in Baroque and
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Coreen Bergholm and Ken Presthus are The Squeezer and the Geezer. classical music; teacher and composer Hans Kennemark plays the fiddle; and Finnish accordionist Hannu Kella weaves and solos. Financial support for Septentrio’s travel comes from the Swedish Arts Council. Hear the trio Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall and at 4:30 p.m. in the Arena; and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Arena and at 3 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall.
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Finnish folk music trio Karuna is a featured performer during this year’s festival. into an entertaining look at local cultural folklore. Cast members will perform Olio acts in the Beer Garden at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Saturday.
perform Friday at the Queen’s Coronation; Saturday at 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the Arena.
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NORDLEIK OF POULSBO
This Long Beach Peninsula band is lively and fun. With Charlie Watkins on accordion, Judy Eron on guitar and oboe, Janet Clark on fiddle and mandolin, and Bill Clark on tenor guitar, their music spans the world: Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Venezuela and Texas. Catch them in the Beer Garden at 5 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday.
“Leikarringen” means circle or round dance. Leikarringen of Portland is open to youths ages 4 and up. This dance tradition is rich with tunes and steps from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Estonia. The group is led by Christie Stilson and sponsored by the Daughters of Norway and Norske Runddansere. See them perform at 12:30 and 2 p.m. Saturday in the Arena.
Nordleik hails from Poulsbo, Washington, and is making its second appearance at the festival. Jane Landstra and Ken Embrey met in Mendocino, California, three decades ago and have been playing music ever since “wherever we go.” Sometimes they call their band Country Capers and play ancient and modern Scottish and Irish tunes — but in Astoria they will mostly perform tunes from the Norwegian and Swedish fiddling traditions. Jane plays Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle, including hardanger fiddle. Ken plays fiddle as well as two-row torader accordion, several Cajun squeeze boxes, concertina, guitar and munn (mouth) harp. Hear this duo Friday at 4 p.m. in the Arena and at 8 p.m. in the Beer Garden; Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Arena; and Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall and at 11 a.m. during the church service.
LOL KIDS CHORUS
NORDLYS
LOL Kids Chorus is a community chorus for kids who live in the Naselle, Washington, area. LOL means “LAULAA Out Loud.” This chorus was formed especially for the 2016 Finnish-American Folk Fest, which will take place in Naselle July 29 to 31. See them perform at 6 p.m. Friday in the Exhibit Hall.
Since 1987, Nordlys from Portland has been performing Scandinavian folk dances to audiences throughout Washington and Oregon. This diverse group of dancers include a master seamstress, teachers, engineers, retirees and medical and dental professionals. Many of their costumes reflect the dancer’s place of heritage. Nordlys is sponsored by the Vancouver (WA) Sons of Norway. Watch them perform at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Arena.
LEIKARRINGEN OF PORTLAND DANCERS
NORDIC VIKING DANCERS Astoria’s own dance group includes dancers from second grade to adults. The Nordic Dancers are the youngest group, experienced teenagers make up the Viking Dancers. Parents and adults form the Scandia Dancers. The Nordic Viking Dancers are led by Kevin Ladd and Bev Hoofnagle. They will
RYAN PHILLIPS Ryan Phillips grew up in Astoria and plays accordion. Catch him in the dining area of the Exhibit Hall during breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
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13th annual Running of the Trolls All are invited to attend this walk or run in the Olney countryside. Proceeds benefit the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association Scholarship Fund.
When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18
Distance choice: 1.5-mile run / walk 3-mile run / walk 5.75-mile run
Cost: $25 entry fee includes: free parking for Saturday, a bottle of water, and your choice of a T-shirt or a three-day admission pass to the festival.
Award-winning Danish musicians Lydom, Bugge and Høirup are coming to perform at the festival.
The Empire of Chivalry and Steel will demonstrate the culture and combat arts of the Middle Ages.
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the geographical boundaries of Europe and to provide an organized effort in the collection, interpretations and distribution of historical data through publication and demonstration. Empire participants will open their Viking Encampment to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. See Viking demonstrations at 1 p.m. both days; chainmail making demos at 2 p.m. both days; and loom demonstrations at 3 p.m. Saturday and at noon Sunday.
Returning for the Queen’s Ball at 8 p.m. Friday will be local favorite Coreen Bergholm and her band, Scandinavian Country. Coreen learned to play accordion in an immigrant community in North Dakota and now spends winters performing around Yuma, Arizona, where she met Ken, the tuba and trombone player. This is the band that plays the local favorite dances like the Varsouvienne, the Butterfly and the Irish waltz as well as polkas, schottisches, waltzes and hambos. They even play the Chicken Dance and the Hokey Pokey.
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Perry Browning has been Race day check-in: the festival troll for about 20 7 to 8 a.m. at the Clatsop years. Trolls are deeply rooted County Fairgrounds in Scandinavian mythology. building entrance. T-shirts “Whatever was bad, Mom or festival buttons, as well as parking pass and water and Dad would blame it on are distributed at this time. the troll,” Browning said.
Awards: Overall top male, female, teen and youth finisher/ runner in 5.75-mile run will be awarded prizes.
THE SQUEEZER AND THE GEEZER Coreen Bergholm learned to play accordion in an immigrant community in North Dakota and now spends winters performing around Yuma, Arizona, where she met tuba and trombone player Ken Presthus. This duo is back after an absence last year, and we know you will enjoy their music and shenanigans in the beer garden at 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday.
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SKOLKIS Skolkis is the Seattle band that appeared on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion in 2015, and the group returns to Astoria to perform for the Saturday night Dancers’ Ball at 7 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. This group includes fiddlers Emma Anderson, Martha Levenson, Vicki Watt Warshaw and guitarist EJ Landsman. They play the music of Denmark, Norway and Sweden and pay tribute to master musicians who inspired them. The result is music that lightens the heart and step, lifts the spirit, and prompts an audience to clamor for more. The group’s name is Swedish for “playing hooky,” and it’s a good fit for the group’s playful stage presence. Skolkis cut its teeth playing for dances in Seattle and for several years has been a featured group at the Northwest Folklife Festival.
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Artists: Show work at Art in the Park
Learn calligraphy with Rebecca Read
LONGVIEW, Wash. — The Columbian Artists Association is issuing a call to artists. Come and sell your ¿ne arts and crafts at Art in the Park, a juried exhibition of quality ¿ne art and crafts, giving audiences the opportunity to meet artists and purchase their work.
SEASIDE — The Friends of the Seaside Library will host a Beginning Calligraphy Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. June 25 in the Community Room. The class will be taught by local artist Rebecca Read. Read studied graphic design and typography at the Paci¿c 1orthwest College of Art in Portland. She did undergraduate work in graphic design at the University of Oregon and studied calligraphy at the Oregon College of Art and Craft. Read is currently a studio artist on the 1orth Oregon Coast. In an age of instant electronic communications one would think that writing by hand is becoming obsolete. This two-hour workshop will provide an introduction to the practical applications of calligraphy and hands-on instruction of beginning italic lettering. All materials will be
Art in the Park takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 in the lovely summer setting of Longview’s gem: Lake Sacajawea Park. Art will be displayed on Hemlock Plaza. Columbian Artists Association is now reserving spaces for artists. If you are
interested in participating, return your application by Aug. 15, including three photos of your work, the artist commitment form, and your check for $40, payable to Columbian Artists Association. Download your application at columbianartists.org
Godfather’s Books holds book signing ASTORIA — Join Oregon author Linda K. Richison for a book signing for her new release “The Spirit of Love: Heart and Souls.” Richison will be at Godfather’s Books from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18 with a smile, books and pen in hand. “The Spirit of Love: Heart and Souls” is the ¿rst book in the Spirit of Love series. Left with shattered dreams and a broken heart, Serena picks up the scattered pieces of her life and moves on. Desperation pushes her to a new location in a small Oregon Coast town, where she is destined for a brand new start. But to her dismay, the vision and her reality paint a different picture. Follow the perils of Serena as she becomes tangled in a world of mystery and fanta-
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“The Spirit of Love: Heart and Souls” by Linda K. Richison.
Oregon author Linda K. Richison will hold a book signing in Astoria on June 18.
sy, where she must rescue a helpless spirit with the help of a dangerously sexy man. Thrill to the tales of their journey to overcome the challenges of the heart and
souls. They must conquer trust and deceit and battle road blocks and obstacles to accomplish nearly impossible tasks before their time runs out.
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Bring samples of your plant problem if you can. Master gardeners can help with questions such as: • Why can’t I grow decent tomatoes here? • My one rhododendron is wilting and dying. What’s wrong? • Moss is all over my lawn. What moss killer can I use? • I have insects boring into my apple fruit. What should I do? The master gardeners are also sponsoring plant clinics
later this summer on July 23, Aug. 20, and Sept. 24. WSU Extension also supports two websites that can help you diagnose your own plant problems. Hortsense (hortsense. cahnrs.wsu.edu) contains fact sheets for the home gardener to manage plant problems. Pestsense (pestsense. cahnrs.wsu.edu) contains fact sheets for managing indoor pest problems. For more information, contact Bev Arnoldy at bevarnoldy@gmail.com
provided; the class is limited to 20 people. Sign up at the circulation desk or by calling
the library at 503-738-6742. Seaside Public Library is located at 1131 Broadway.
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Between courses, a question was posed to the lively dining room: How far does the average food item travel? The correct answer: 1,500 miles. A prize was forthcoming, a locally made apron bearing the logo of the evening’s host: Astoria Co-op Grocery. Held June 2 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital Community Center’s Coho Room, it was the Co-op’s sixth (or seventh) Farm to Fork dinner. Its aim: to celebrate the healthy cooking of local foods. For an exceptionally reasonable $40 some 70-odd diners were treated to four courses and wine, as well as introductions to the farmers and producers. After food costs, proceeds bene¿ted the 1orth Coast Food Web’s Project Fruit Box, which delivers organic fruit to local schools. In an open, instructional kitchen almost like a stage, the meal was prepared by chef Marco Davis along with a small army of helpers. A caterer and cultural taste-maker, Davis is renown for the time he spent helming the Columbian Cafe. Front of house duties were capably handled by Co-op staff and volunteers. Plates were quickly cleared, wine and water glasses kept full. The evening’s menu was assembled the day of, almost wholly from these regional producers: Glory B Farms (Grays River, Washington), 4 1orth Farm (2lney, 2regon), 6trange Family Farm (1aselle, Washington) and Bornstein Seafoods (Astoria). The ¿rst course featured hearty spears of carrot and leek from Glory B, cooked lightly in oil, with a brilliant raw milk white cheddar cheese from Strange Family. It may sound like an oxymoron, since cheese is made by aging, but this white cheddar had a lively, fresh essence, its sharpness like a beam of bright light. While I cleaned the plate, including the tough, chewy leeks, I scoured for every last crumble of that delicious cheese.
The main course featured local-caught petrole sole draped over rice, a bed of crisped rainbow chard, topped with capers, a garlic scape and radishes.
The salad featured sticks of asparagus crossed over a bed of spicy arugula, finished with a single slice of caramelized peach and dusted with tiny, edible pink flowers.
The salad course came mostly from Glory B. Sticks of buttery asparagus crossed over a bed of untamed arugula, ¿nished with a single slice of caramelized peach, dribbled with a few drops of vinegar, and dusted with tiny, edible pink Àowers. Said chef Marco: “I like to decorate food with food.” I would’ve welcomed a few more slices of peach as a sweetening balance to the arugula’s striking wallop. “Woooo, that’s a spicy arugula!” said the emcee, eliciting cheers and laughs from the crowd. “1ot everybody likes it, and that’s 2.,” he added. “But that arugula is so good for you we could have a whole talk about it.” The discussion instead turned to the soil that birthed it. “Quality of food is directly relatable to nutrients in soil,” said Glory B’s Tom Zimmerman, noting his was particularly high in calcium. Using kale as an
example, Zimmerman said it would grow without that calcium but fall well short of potential. But combine that nutrient-rich soil with the 1orth Coast’s moist climate, Zimmerman said, and that kale “will grow as well as it’s able to.” Andrew Bornstein, a third-generation co-owner of Bornstein Seafoods, took the microphone to introduce the main course, describing petrale sole as the outstanding ¿sh of the West Coast that’s overlooked by outsiders. Bornstein spoke too of the ¿shing industry’s history in Astoria. 2f the petrale sole on our plates, Bornstein recognized the boats that brought them in. “These ¿sh are caught either by the Cassandra Anne or the 2cean 9iew,” he said, “caught by a ¿shing family in .nappa.” The sole was draped over a pillow of supple rice, atop a bed of Glory B’s crisped rainbow chard,
topped with capers and a long, snaking garlic scape. Large radishes impersonated red potatoes. The white¿sh, prepared with lemon, was almost impossibly soft, its molecular structure only just barely maintaining the properties of a solid. “I didn’t salt or pepper anything tonight,” said chef Marco. “I let it all sing for itself.” Indeed, the Àavors here were not coaxed, constructed or complex — they were elemental, raw and earthy. Dessert was a gluten-free strawberry shortcake with whole whipped cream from Strange Family and rhubarb from 4 1orth. 1oting that it grows incredibly well here, farmer Teresa Retzlaff said she harvested the rhubarb that morning. The gluten-free cake more resembled a biscuit. It was buttery and over-salted, but Àaky and texturally successful. The whipped cream was marvelous, as if lighter than air.
Dessert was a gluten-free strawberry-rhubarb shortcake with whole whipped cream and edible flowers.
Dessert, like the previous courses, was appropriate for this, the spring edition of the Farm to Fork dinner. Indeed, the meal reÀected the region at this time of year. It was light, lean, green, simple and burgeoning. (To that end, I expect September’s coming iteration of the Farm to Fork series to reÀect fall’s coming accordingly.) While the room was a bit loud at times, I found it full of good company: tables shared by adventurous, food-forward folks and farmers alike. Everyone had something to share. It was the ideal co-op meal in two ways: First, it was profoundly healthy; second, it came from sustainable, local producers. Indeed, while the average food stuff may come from hundreds and thousands of miles away, this one came from our own abundant backyard.
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Find country music at the Olney Saloon OLNEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Dead Tide Country Band will perform south of Astoria at the Olney Saloon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; aka the Big O â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 18. There is no cover, and the show is for ages 21 and over. The Dead Tide Country Band plays songs that, according to one small town bar patron, â&#x20AC;&#x153;were even old when I was a kid!â&#x20AC;? The six-member Thurston County group features everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hope for from a honky-tonk dance
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OCEAN PARK, Wash. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fresh air and garlic: One of these things is not like the other, yet the two are able to come together at the 35th annual Northwest Garlic Festival. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19 at the Beach Baronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Car &OXE ÂżHOG ORFDWHG DW Sandridge Road. Entry and parking are free. Festival attendees have a quartet of entertainment to carry them along as they nibble and browse the booths. Opening the festival on Saturday is singer and songwriter Greg Parke. Accompanied by either his acoustic or electric guitar, his sound is smooth and easy with a nod to some old-time rock favorites. The afternoon brings a local favorite, the North Coast Blues Band. If sun and food have slowed you down, this group will rev you right
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back up. Sunday opens with the talented Ilwaco High School Jazz Band, moving through a playlist of Latin, funk, jazz, pop and rock. Sunday afternoon belongs to a new artist to the festival: Briana Renea, a country singer and songwriter from Oregon. Although she records in Nashville, the Northwest is her touring home. As would be expected of a festival based on a tasty little bulb, garlic is present in just about every form,
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art and gardening items are only some of the categories paying homage to the stinking rose. All booths must have something inspired by the festival namesake, but they also offer merchandise and other food options as well. Park benches are scattered WKURXJKRXW WKH ÂżHOG LQ front of the bandstand and along the food truck aisle, a good option for lingering over that garlic-stuffed mushroom, enjoying a crispy mini-donut or getting the last little bit of crab cake into your mouth. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be good food, good music, good shopping, great people watching and a little fresh air blowing through the garlic haze. For those collecting the NW Garlic Festival posters, they will be on sale at Peninsula Arts Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tent. Need more information on the festival? Visit www. nwgarlicfestival.org. To contact the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce, call 360-665-4448 or email opchamber@opwa.com.
Hear metal and rock bands at Merry Time Bar ASTORIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The doctor called and said you needed some rock. Merry Time Bar & Grill has got just the thing. The Astoria bar will host a free live metal and rock show with two bands on Saturday, June 18. Music starts at 10 p.m. Broken Bodies are a IHPDOH IURQWHG 0LVÂżWV FRYHU EDQG 7KH 0LVÂżWV DUH DQ American rock band often recognized as the progeni-
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Astoria Visual Arts residency program Tickets on sale for chorus performance the chorus will present other “Someone to Watch Over SEASIDE — The Cannon offers free studio space for artists musical selections with piaMe,” “Strike Up the Band,” Beach Chorus will present its
ASTORIA — Astoria Visual Arts Artists-in-Residence Program (AVA a-i-r) seeks applications from local artists interested in the upcoming residency, which will run from July 1 to Sept. 30. The deadline for application is June 26. Residency ¿nalists (currently limited to locally based visual artists) are chosen on the basis of artistic merit by an independent
selection panel of working professionals in the arts, artists and arts patrons. The selected artists are provided with a studio in the Astoria Downtown Historic District free of charge for a threemonth residency period. Artists who have applied in the past are encouraged to reapply with an updated portfolio and statement reÀecting updates and changes. AVA a-i-r is designed to
encourage the creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging artists. While no exhibition, publication or performance is required, community responsibility includes a weekend open studio event. For more information and to apply online, visit astoriavisualarts.org. AVA was founded in 1989 to strengthen and promote the arts in the greater Astoria area.
sixth annual Cabaret performance at 7 p.m. July 8 and 9 at the Seaside Elks Lodge, which is located at 324 Ave. A. This season’s Cabaret theme is New York’s Gershwins. The chorus will sing a medley of tunes composed by George and Ira Gershwin that include “An American in Paris,” “I Got Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Somebody Loves Me,”
“Swanee” and more. Under the direction of John Buehler, the Cannon Beach Chorus presents the summer Cabaret performance as a bene¿t concert for the Cannon Beach Chorus Vocal Scholarship, which is awarded to graduating high school seniors who will continue choral participation at the collegiate level. In addition to the Gershwin pieces, individuals from
nist Susan Buehler and emcee Paul Dueber. Tickets are $20 for individuals and $120 for a table of eight. Ticket purchases include an evening of entertainment, lite bites from the buffet with beverage and a cash bar. Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance. For table reservations and tickets, call 503436-0378.
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Apply in person at Inn of the Four Winds: 820 North Prom Seaside Oregon. Student Services Assistant: Full-time position. View job description/qualifications and apply on-line at our web site www.clatsopcc.edu. Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on June 15, 2016. Call the Office of Human Resources at Clatsop Community College 503 338-2406 if application assistance is needed. AA/EOE
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NW Oregon Manufacturing Company is looking for a candidate to join our maintenance department. Primary requirements are experience with working on small motors, pumps, hydraulic systems, rolling stock, and general manufacturing equipment. Welding and general electrical skills are a plus. We are an equal opportunity employer that offerʼs benefits and room for advancement. Please send resume to Box 186 c/o Daily Astorian P.O. Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103
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Seeking a high quality person to oversee all construction and asset improvement projects for two high-quality hotels on the Oregon Coast. Experience required includes experience managing various renovation projects, coordinating various subcontractors, managing a preventive maintenance program for HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen, and hotel guestroom facilities; strong communication skills and the ability to lead people.
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The Daily Astorian is currently seeking independent contractors to deliver its paper and related products in the Astoria Oregon area. Interested individuals must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, and insurance. Routes are Monday through Friday afternoons. There are no collections or weekend deliveries. Please come in person to The Daily Astorian office at 949 Exchange St, Astoria OR 97103 to pick up more information.
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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, June 16 Musical Delight 6 p.m., South Bend Community Center, 916 W. First St., South Bend, Wash., 360-942-5419. Listen to Celtic, classical and folk by Ocean Bay Trio. Basin Street NW 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390. Hear string, bluegrass and country. Floating Glass Balls 8 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass. The Horsenecks 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. The Horsenecks plays old time and bluegrass music with an edge.
Friday, June 17 Maggie & the Cats 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, 21+. Maggie and the Cats play blues, funk and rhythm-n-blues. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. David Drury 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. David Drury plays guitar. Na Rosai 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, $2 to $12, all ages. Making their coastal debut, Na Rosai performs Celtic, Irish and folk music. Condition White 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Condition White is a rhythm-n-blues band exploring jazz, hip-hop and funk.
Wayne Hancock 9 p.m., Pitchwood Inn & Alehouse, 425 3rd St., Raymond, Wash., 360-9425313, $12 to $15, 21+. Wayne “the Train” Hancock plays juke joint swing: honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band.
9 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Monday The Baron Ward Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. The Baron Ward plays acoustic rock and soul. Comprised of a seemingly wallflower singer, Dors Ward, and a well-travelled Portland bard Chris Baron, this under-marketed funky acoustic duo has been delivering the goods on and off since 2008.
Saturday, June 18 Astoria Music Festival 4 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, $20. Celebrity soloists matinee includes the music of Mendelssohn, Grieg and Dvorak featuring Cary Lewis, Elizabeth Pitcairn and Sergey Antonov. Open Stage Night 5 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-389-8969, all ages. Eagle Bear offers story telling, poetry and live music featuring The Beau Brothers. George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on 12-string guitar. Tom Trudell 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. David McKenzie 7 p.m., Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4, Skamokawa, Wash., 360-795-3007, $5, all ages. David McKenzie plays folk music accompanied by various instruments. Fabulous Garage Band 7 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, 21+. The Fabulous Garage Band plays blues, pop and classic rock.
the music of John Adams, Philip Glass and Edward Elgar featuring cellist Sergey Antonov, Festival Orchestra and conductor Keith Clark. The Dead Tide Country Band 8 p.m., Big O Saloon, 89523 Oregon Hwy. 202, Astoria, 21+. The Dead Tide Country Band plays honky tonk, bluegrass, old-time and country music. Condition White 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Condition White is a rhythm-n-blues band.
Sunday, June 19 Richard T. & Friends 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Richard T. and friends performs a repertoire of blues.
Orphan John & the Abandoned 7 p.m., Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 Nehalem St., Clatskanie, 503-728-3403, $10. Roots band Orphan John and the Abandoned plays blues stylings.
Kitchen Music 1 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-2239. Join the circle and enjoy traditional, folk, bluegrass, country, blues and pop music played by local musicians. All levels welcome.
Astoria Music Festival 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, $20 to $45. The Gala opening includes
Bruce Katz 3 p.m., Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 Nehalem St., Clatskanie, 503-728-3403, $10. The Bruce Katz band plays blues.
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Astoria Music Festival 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin St., Astoria, 503-3259896, $20. Bach by Candlelight features cellist Sergey Antonov and baritone Richard Zeller. Joshua Rivera 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Music maker Joshua Rivera (of La Rivera) plays folk ballads, psychedelic epics, art pop and rock.
Wednesday, June 22 Paul & Margo 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Paul and Margo Dueber perform original tunes, folk and Americana from the 70s and 80s.
Astoria Music Festival 4 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, $20 to $45. Symphony Sunday matinee with The Red Violin includes the music of Mendelssohn and Beethoven featuring violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn.
Astoria Music Festival 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, $15. 3 Leg Torso performs a mashup of chamber music, tango, klezmer, Latin and Roma.
Skadi Freyer 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Skadi Freyer plays jazz piano.
Ben Larsen 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Ben Larsen plays folk, bluegrass and Americana.
Na Rosai 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468. Na Rosai plays traditional Celtic, Irish and folk.
Jam Richard Thomasian 8 p.m., Port of Call, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356. All musicians, dancers and styles are welcome to jam with the Port’s house band featuring Richard Thomasian, Peter Unander and Tom Peake.
Monday, June 20 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4362973. Monday night is the place to be for good burgers and good music.
Tuesday, June 21 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards.
Thursday, June 23 Astoria Music Festival 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-3259896, $15. “City Girl” is a classic silent film accompanied by live music performed by the Astoria Festival Orchestra. Ben Larsen 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Ben Larsen plays folk, bluegrass and Americana.
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Start your engines for Muscle & Chrome Patty Petersen returns with 1964 ‘Mompala’ car By EVE MARX
SEASIDE — Saturday, June 18 is the date for one of Oregon’s premiere and most anticipated car shows, Seaside Muscle & Chrome, to take place in downtown Seaside. Five city blocks of show quality vehicles from 1960 to 1978, plus factory built vehicles from 1979 to the present, will be on display. Muscle & Chrome is produced and coordinated by the Seaside Downtown Development Association. Patty Petersen is a resident of Vancouver, Washington. She is the proud owner of a 1964 Impala she calls “Mompala” that’s trophied at Muscle & Chrome for the last two years. “Mompala” has also had the honor of being featured two years in a row in Cruize Magazine. “My mother bought the car brand new in ’64 after raising 13 kids. The car has been kept safe and sound in the family ever since we lost Mom in ’99,” Petersen said. Petersen is a single woman and takes care of
the car on her own. “I have a mechanic, but this is a flying solo project,” she said. “I’m the youngest of 13. My brothers didn’t have an interest in showing the car, but I did. Our mom bought it in ’64 brand new; she paid cash for it. It was a pretty big thing for her to come home with a brand new car.” Petersen said she grew up in the car. “I’ve always loved classic cars. I’m a member of Beer Boys Racing, a Vancouver-based club. Our club has gotten the Best Club Participation trophy a few times at Muscle & Chrome. I was very close to my mom. The car gives me a lot of comfort. I’m a breast cancer survivor and the car keeps me grounded. Mompala is such therapy for me. It’s a good kind of nostalgia.” Petersen said that when she was a child the car seemed small, “But now it seems like such a big car! The trunk is huge!” Petersen said that whenever she brings the car to a show lots of younger people look at it and appreciate its beauty, but the biggest response comes from older folks who like to stand around and tell their own classic Impala stories.
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Cars will line Broadway in Seaside for the Muscle & Chrome.
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Patty Petersen will be coming to Seaside for Muscle & Chrome.
“I’ve had a lot of bodywork done on the car. I know the story behind every ding and dent,” Petersen said. “I haven’t completed the interior
work. At shows, I build a shrine to my mother inside the car. My daughter made a special blanket and I have all these amazing pictures of my mom with her Chevy
Impala. When I take Mompala to shows, I spread that blanket over the seat. It’s a real conversation starter.” Petersen said it’s not always easy being a single woman with a classic car. “The car world tends to be a man’s world, so it’s nice when women can be highlighted,” she said. “It’s very empowering not only to me but hopefully to other women.” For modern muscle car fans, the Kepler Motors Motion Supercar will be on display at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center during the show on June 18. The car features a 550 horsepower 3.5 litre Twin-Turbo engine, is AWD, and can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds. Registration and check in for Muscle & Chrome begins Friday, June 17, at 1 p.m. at the convention center and is open until 7 p.m. Participants are invited to the Leisure Time Campground for a complimentary barbecue at 5 p.m. The Cruise Highway 101 event starts at 6:30 p.m. for registered vehicles. On Saturday, registration and check in begins at 6 a.m. at the convention center and is open until 11 a.m. The Show and Shine event on Broadway runs 7 a.m. to 6
p.m. and is open to registered vehicles only. The City Center parking lot will not be reserved for registered vehicles. For information about other events connected to Muscle & Chrome including the Treasure Hunt and the Downtown Cruise as well as the dinner and awards ceremony, visit seasidedowntown.com or call 503-738-7637 or contact Keith Chandler at 503-4404040. Originated in 2004 as Muscle Beach Cruz by the late Gary Diebolt, a merchant and SDDA board member, Muscle & Chrome is officially sponsored by Sunset Auto Parts, Rascals, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn, River Inn at Seaside, Shiloh Inn, HiTide Oceanfront Inn, The Seashore Inn and Ebbtide. Note that for 45 minutes starting at 5 p.m., streets will be closed to public traffic for the Downtown Cruise. Closed will be Holladay via Broadway to Turnaround north on Columbia, right onto 1st Avenue, right on to Holladay and right going west on Broadway. Seaside Wheels and Waves is the next classic car event to take place in Seaside Sept. 8 to 11. For more information, call 503440-4040.
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Buoy Beer Co. Not too long ago, I sat on a stool at the back bar in the Buoy Beer Co. in Astoria, nursing a pilsner, staring at the Columbia River. In short order, I found myself completely becalmed and thankful for my eternal role in the water cycle. This always happens when I visit Buoy and watch the river. A few minutes later, my mind drifted to a local man who regularly sends poisonous emails ripping my columns and insulting me personally. He seems utterly bilious as a human being. A rational person would simply stop reading my work. Simple — aggravation over. Move on. But no, many people prefer to revel in anger and hate. Sitting inside Buoy that afternoon, I decided I would write something to cheer up the man. Cheering up angry people is fun! It’s wonderful imagining a smile cracking a bitter face. Thus, I present a little lark of a tale called “Whales and Bumblebees” that I whipped out at the bar. Here it is, for you, my vitriolic critic:
At a historic summit that went unreported in the press, the whales and bumblebees decided by unanimous acclaim — we’ve had enough of humans. They take. They destroy everything. They’ve got to go. It was quite the party at the summit. Many attendees cut a dashing, revolutionary figure. Whales drank krill from champagne flutes, and bumblebees smoked handrolled nectar cigarettes. Raspberry berets were worn. Speeches were fiery. The dancing got dirty. The whales and bumblebees issued a manifesto at the summit. It was written in a big fat weird cursive script that humans couldn’t read on their tiny phones. It said, in part: “We only want to bumble among pretty flowers and swim unfettered through the seven seas. We shall not go extinct. We shall bumble in the meadows and prowl the silent depths forever.” The whales knew a little something about humans. Call it inside information. They once lived on land like
Matt Love is the author/editor of 14 books, including “A Nice Piece of Astoria.” His books are available at coastal bookstores or through his website, nestuccaspitpress.com
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 2 cups butter 6 eggs 1 can of milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups flour
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Corleen Mathews, a second generation Norwegian, prepares 3,500 krumkake cookies every year for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.
Directions: Beat the eggs well, then add the sugar and mix. Blend in the flour, then add the rest of the ingredients. Bake in a krumkake iron and roll.
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Krumkake cookies are baked in a special flat iron and rolled when warm around a wooden form to resemble an old-fashioned ice cream cone.
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Corleen Mathews is a second-generation Norwegian and well-known in the local Scandinavian community. Her husband, Loran, is president of the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association and past chair of the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Corleen and her friend Kathy Helmersen have a booth at the festival that sells only two things: Norwegian krumkake and Finnish prune tarts — and coffee, of course. Krumkake are delicate Norwegian crumb cookies baked in a special Àat iron and rolled when warm around a wooden form to resemble an old-fashioned ice cream cone. Modernists are tempted to ¿ll them with ice cream or whipped cream and lingonberry jam, but traditionalists eat them plain with a cup of coffee. Each spring, Corleen prepares 3,500 of these cookies in her home kitchen to sell at the festival and always hopes she’s made enough to last the full three days. As a vendor, Corleen adds to the authenticity of the experience by wearing a bunad — a Norwegian folk costume — that her mother made and embroidered for her 33 years ago. Corleen’s daughter, Tara, and granddaughters Helen and Abbie have all represented the Sons of Norway Lodge in past years as Miss Norway at the festival, and they wear their own bundads that Corleen helped embroider. Here, Corleen shares her recipe for krumkake and hopes that local families will continue to share ethnic traditions with future generations.
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