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ASTORIA — Fitness helps you feel better and have more energy. You’ll feel more like doing activities be prepared to take part in summer events. Get started today with classes at Clatsop Community College. Pilates Exercise starts Monday, June 24 and runs 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 14. Loosen stiff joints, lose weight and increase your cardiovascular stamina and respiratory strength all at the same time. Bring a yoga mat with you to class. This class is taught by Mary Jo Gruhlkey, and the cost is $55. Adult Beginning Tennis will be held 6 to 6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 24 through July 17. Learn the basics of tennis with the fundamentals of forehand, backhand, the serve and volley. Bring your own racquet and a can of balls. The class is taught by Donna Geertz, who has a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Cost for this class is $50. Class registration is open now at www.clatsopcc.edu /register or call 503-338-2402 or 503-338-2408. For more information, contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling by calling 503-338-2408 or emailing mfryling@clatsopcc.edu
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GEARHART — Trail’s End Art Association is celebrating its 63rd year and invites submissions to its annual judged art show from June 28 to July 27. Art will be accepted on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for non-members and members, and on June 24 for members only. This show is open to all two-dimensional and three-dimensional pieces within eight broad categories. There will also be a nonjudged section for children under 16 and pets. This year, the People’s Choice award winner will receive a cash prize. Each painting is eligible to win and visitors can choose their favorite work of art. A form with full information for entering the show is available at www.trailsendart.org or at the Trail’s End Art Center. This year’s judges are Joseph Cullimore, advertising designer; Terri Remington, artist and sculptor; and Jennifer Goodenberger, artist and musician. Trail’s End Art Association is located at 656 A St. in Gearhart, across from the fire station.
ILWACO, Wash. — Come support your Ilwaco artisans at Ilwaco Art Night 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Locals and visitors are invited to stroll along Waterfront Way at the Port of Ilwaco Marina and enjoy art, refreshments and entertainment at the galleries and participating businesses. June is “Locals Night.” In addition to participating galleries, studios and local businesses that will be open, the Friends of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge will be hosting a free kids art activity. Children of all ages can paint a duck or shorebird to take home. Everything is
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It may be the funniest thing ever written. If it were any funnier, it would be regulated – in order to prevent death by exposure to dangerous levels of hilarity. But don’t take my word for it. Google “funniest Broadway musical,” and you’ll find Stephen Sondheim’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” right at the top. Yes, it’s wackier than “Spamalot,” more sidesplitting than “The Producers,” and a lot bawdier than “The Book of Mormon.” Yes, this is one funny musical, and it’s coming to Cannon Beach tomorrow, Friday, June 21, for a two-month run at the Coaster Theatre. If you’ve seen the movie version, with Zero Mostel reprising his Broadway role, you still ain’t seen nothin’ yet. The movie, hilarious as it was, cut most of the music and rearranged the plot. And what a plot it is! Senex lives in his house in ancient Rome with his wife Domina, son Hero and slaves Hysterium and Pseudolus, the main character, who wishes to win his freedom by any means. Hero reveals to Pseudolus that he is in love with Philia, who lives next door, and the slave promises to help him win the fair maiden in trade for his freedom. One problem: the virginal Philia is owned by Lycus, a dealer in beautiful women, and she has been promised to the great warrior Miles Glorious, who is on his way to claim her that very day. Did I mention Erronius, who is away looking for his children who were stolen in infancy by pirates? Or that Pseudolus steals Hysterium’s book of potions and has Hero read him a recipe for sleeping potion (Pseudolus can’t read; he’s a slave, after all); the only ingredient he lacks is “mare’s sweat,” and Pseudolus goes off to find donor horses. That takes care of the first half of Act 1 or so. Then things get complicated, with ribaldry, puns flying fast, more slamming doors than a Marx Brothers movie, and one case of mistaken identity after another, as well as a few acerbic observations on social class. As Chrisse Roccaro, director of the production puts it, “It’s a ludicrous tale of love and 4 | June 20, 2013 | coastweekend.com
misadventure, a flimsy story upon which to hang every old vaudeville gag.” For any culture vultures out there who have to take “Forum” seriously, you can tell your friends you’re going to the show not because its roots are in vaudeville but because they’re in the theater of ancient Rome. It’s even true. The farces of Plautus (254-184 B.C.), with titles like “Pseudolus” and “Miles Gloriosus,” are some of the earliest surviving Roman literature. Pseudolus in “Forum” is played by Darren Hall, and he has the most demanding role in the musical. He has a lot of lines, a lot of songs, and most of the plot (to the extent that there is a plot) hangs upon his devious improvisations to gain his freedom. It’s also a role played, at one time or another, by Zero Mostel, Nathan Lane, Phil Silvers and Whoopie Goldberg. Hall is undaunted, though.
‘It’s a ludicrous tale of love and misadventure, a flimsy story upon which to hang every old vaudeville gag.’ He saw the revival with Goldberg in the role and says, “It’s a role I’ve loved for a very long time. I’m honored to be able to play Pseudolus.” Ellen Blankenship plays Domina, who dominates her spouse, Senex, played by Bob Goldberg. Blankenship insists that she has not been typecast, but as an actress is, “accessing a part of my personality, exaggerating it.” Ryan Hull, who plays Miles Gloriosus, is “a teddy bear,” according to his fellow actors. He attributes his success in the role to director Roccaro’s instruction “to channel Bluto.” Actors David Sweeney and John Gosshuesch are crucial to much of the shtick. Sweeney, as Hysterium, is superior to Pseudolus, who always gets
The entire cast of “Forum” in rehearsal at Coaster Theater.
the better of him (“Abbot and Costello,” he says). And watch for a deft exchange between Lycus (Gosshuesch) and Pseudolus, in which the lines and punch lines fly back and forth with vaudevillian speed. In short, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” lives up to the promise of its opening song, “Comedy Tonight!” Something familiar Something peculiar Something for everybody: Comedy tonight! Something that’s gaudy, Something that’s bawdy … Goodness and badness, Panic is madness – This time it all turns out all right! Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy tonight! “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” runs Friday, June 21 to Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St. in Cannon Beach. Tickets range from $18 to $23 and are available online at www.coastertheater.com or by calling the box office at 503-436-1242.
Pseudolus, center, played by Darren Hall, introduces the young lovers, Philia, left, played by Julia Shepherd, and Hero, right, played by Sean M. Davies.
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Stepping Out THEATER Friday, June 21 “It’s Broadway, Baby!” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-3999, www. tillamooktheater.com, $20 at the door or in advance from Diamond Art Jewelers at 503-8427940. Beginning with the early years, this revue features some of the memorable music the Broadway stage offered over the past century. The show highlights dancers from Dance Zone. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coaster theatre.com, $18 to $23. Stephen Sondheim’s musical has been called one of the funniest ever written. Fast-paced, witty, irreverent and bawdy, it tells the story of a slave in ancient Rome who goes to great lengths to gain his freedom by securing a courtesan for his young master. As the opening number clearly states, “Tragedy tomorrow, COMEDY TONIGHT.” “Rapunzel” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $5, reservations recommended. Young actors ages 13 to 17 perform a musical fantasy by Eric Stedman, about a beautiful girl with long, long hair, a handsome prince and a wicked witch, all set with wonderful songs, colorful sets and creative costumes. All the technical positions are also run by teens, including costuming, sets, lights, graphic designs and stage management in this entertaining fairytale for all ages.
Saturday, June 22 “Stone Soup: The Musical” Noon, Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, free. All ages will enjoy a new twist on the old classic of hungry strangers who persuade the people of an unfriendly town to come together, share food and embrace their neighbors. Local schoolchildren bring the tale to life in this original musical. “It’s Broadway, Baby!” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-3999, www.tillamooktheater.com, $20 at the door or in advance from Diamond Art Jewelers at 503-842-7940. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23. “Rapunzel” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $10 adults, $6 ages 12 and younger.
Sunday, June 23 “Rapunzel” 2 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $10 adults, $6 ages 12 and younger.
MUSIC Thursday, June 20 Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions.
Astoria Music Festival 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, http://astoriamusic festival.org, $15 or Festival Pass. The Astoria Music Festival and the Astoria International Film Festival present Made in Oregon: Classic Silent Film with Live Music. The film is “City Girl” (1930), set in the wheat fields of Minnesota, but filmed in Eastern Oregon. The music is by Oregon composer John Paul, who will conduct members of the Festival Orchestra. Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Tony Furtado performs bluegrass, jazz, country, rock and folk, with banjo and slide guitar as well as vocals. He’ll be joined by Stephanie Schneiderman, who plays electronic ambient/trip-hop as well as stripped-down acoustic.
Friday, June 21 The Thomasian Trio 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. The Thomasian Trio plays jazz, blues and classic rock. Tom Trudell 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays piano. Chuck Wilder 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Chuck Wilder plays jazz piano. Shafty 7 to 9 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. Shafty is a rockin’ and wraging Phish tribute band from Portland. Astoria Music Festival 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, http://astoriamusicfestival.org, $20 to $40 or Festival Pass. The Festival All-Stars performance features the Astoria Music Festival Chamber Players, with Cary Lewis and guests playing chamber pieces by Ernst von Dohnanyi, Ludwig Thuille and Johannes Brahms. Calvin Johnson 8 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0238, http://lightbox-photographic.com, $5 cover, space is limited. Calvin Johnson will be joined by the band Priests for an evening of punk and indie rock fusion. Show up early and enjoy warm-up music by local band Kites at Night. Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Tony Furtado performs bluegrass, jazz, country, rock and folk, with banjo and slide guitar as well as vocals. He’ll be joined by Stephanie Schneiderman, who plays electronic ambient/trip-hop as well as stripped-down acoustic.
Saturday, June 22 Astoria Music Festival 11 a.m., Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, 503-3259896, http://astoriamusicfestival.org, free with contribution of canned goods to the Clatsop County Food Bank. It’s a musical zoo for the whole family as Classics for Kids presents “Carnival of the Animals,” narrated by Nancy Montgomery and featuring cellist Sergey Antonov and pianist “Uncle Cary” Lewis. Wear your favorite animal costume and win a special prize.
Paul Dueber 6 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Hardware and Pub, 1235 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4364086, www.cannonbeachhardware.com, no cover. Paul Dueber plays 1970s-80s folk music, covering Simon and Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, Phil Ochs, Ian Tyson and more.
Astoria Music Festival 4 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, http://astoriamusicfestival.org, $15 or Festival Pass. Sergey Antonov is back “From Russia with Cello,” joined by Roy Malan, violin, and Cary Lewis, piano, for a matinee of virtuoso music and entertaining banter. The program includes music by Barber and Shostakovich. Seating is general.
Basin Street NW 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewater bistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury, Chuck Wilder and Todd Pederson play jazz classics.
Jennifer Goodenberger 6 to 9 p.m., Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2442, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical, improvi-
sational, contemporary and contemplative originals on piano. David Drury 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury plays jazz guitar. Scott Cossu 7 p.m., Pioneer Church, 128 Columbia St., Cathlamet, Wash., $12.50 advance, $15 at the door. Windham Hill recording artist, pianist and composer Scott Cossu will be joined by John Croarkin on bassflute, saxophone and harmonica for a concert of original tunes and jazz with classical and ethnic influences. Advance tickets available at Bank of the Pacific. Proceeds will benefit the Pioneer Community Association. Waikiki Beach Concert Series 7 p.m., Cape Disappointment State Park, 244 Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, Wash., 360-6423029, Discover Pass required. Enjoy the lush scenery of the open-air Confluence Project amphitheater overlooking Waikiki Beach while listening to live music by Ranger and the Re-Arrangers, who evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite with their unique twist on gypsy jazz. Astoria Music Festival 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, http://astoriamusicfestival.org, $25 to $65 or Festival Pass. This weekend’s Opera in Concert is Verdi @ 200. Pieces by Giuseppe Verdi include sacred music, a fantasia from Rigoletto for clarinet and orchestra and highlights from Acts I, II and III of Otello. Allan Glassman, Ruth Ann Swenson and Richard Zeller are featured in Shakespeare’s drama, with members of the Astoria Music Festival Vocal Apprenticeship Program and North Coast Chorale. The Toyz 7:30 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, www.seasidepost99or.org, no cover. The Toyz play classic rock-n-roll and more. Bring your dancing shoes. Lloyd Jones 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, www.sandunepub.com, $5 cover. Lloyd Jones sings and plays roots, blues, soul, R&B, roadhouse and more. The Waxwings 9 to 11 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. The Waxwings play indie folk music.
Sunday, June 23 Color Gorsuch 10 a.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery Cafe, 1493 Duane St., Astoria, no cover. During Astoria Sunday Market, Blue Scorcher will have live music outside in the morning, and of course, tasty treats available for purchase. Today’s music is by Color Gorsuch, a local “spacey jazz” guitarist. Tom Trudell 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Astoria Music Festival Noon, First Presbyterian Church of Astoria, 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, 503-325-9896, http:// astoriamusicfestival.org, free. “Cantatas, Coffee and Croissants” presents a free concert of vocal and instrumental chamber music featuring the Astoria Festival Vocal Apprentice Artists. All That Jazz 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. All That Jazz plays classic swing and jazz. Donations will benefit the band’s Astoria High School music scholarship. Astoria Music Festival 4 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, http://astoriamusicfestival.org, $20 to $40 or Festival Pass. The Festival Orchestra’s finale features Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D minor, with Sergey Antonov, and “A Lincoln Portrait,” by Aaron Copland, narrated by State Sen. Betsy Johnson. The annual post-concert Festival Awards Dinner follows, to honor Sen. Johnson. Tickets for dinner only are $90, call or check website for availability.
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Stepping Out MUSIC continued Sunday, June 23 (continued) Brian Johnstone 6 to 8 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. Brian Johnstone plays flamenco guitar, as well as jazz, blues and originals. The Waxwings 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. The Waxwings play indie folk music.
Tuesday, June 25 Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions.
Wednesday, June 26 George Coleman 5:30 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Classical and 12-string guitarist George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music. Music Jam 7 to 9 p.m., Moody’s Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054. Bruce Smith and Bill Siewart host a music jam every Wednesday. Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, June 27 Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Paul Dueber 6 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Hardware and Pub, 1235 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4364086, www.cannonbeachhardware.com, no cover.
MARKETS Includes recurring farmers markets, flea markets, auctions and street fairs.
Saturday, June 22 Tillamook Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Second Street and Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, 503-842-2146, www.tillamookfarmersmarket.com. With fresh produce, crafts, flowers, live music and special events. Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howerton Way, Port of Ilwaco, Wash., http://portofilwaco.com/events/saturday-market/. Shop for fresh farm produce, regionally created arts and crafts, potted plants, flowers and fresh and preserved food and snacks, while strolling the harbor front as the boats go by. SummerFest Noon to 5 p.m., Pacific Avenue between Second and Third streets, Long Beach, Wash., www.longbeachwa.gov/summerfest/. Summer street fair features food, live music and other entertainment, face painting, games and music, along with vendors, wagon rides and special guests.
Sunday, June 23 Astoria Sunday Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 12th Street between Marine Drive and Exchange Street, Astoria, 503-3251010, www.astoriasundaymarket.com. Enjoy live music in the food court while shopping for ready-to-eat food, fine art, crafts, gift items and fresh produce. SummerFest Noon to 5 p.m., Pacific Avenue between Second and Third streets, Long Beach, Wash.
Tuesday, June 25 Cannon Beach Farmers Market 1 p.m. market opens, 2 to 5 p.m. all vendor booths open, South Hemlock and Gower streets, Cannon Beach, www.cannonbeachmarket.org. Offering a wide variety of fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses, wild-caught seafood and artisan food products.
Thursday, June 27 River People Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m., Astoria Indoor Garden Supply parking lot, 13th and Duane streets, Astoria, www.riverpeoplemarket.org. This week’s activity for kids is “Fruit and Veggie Detectives.” And featuring live music by Denise Drake.
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River People Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m., Astoria Indoor Garden Supply parking lot, 13th and Duane streets, Astoria, www.riverpeoplemarket.org. Featuring fresh, farm-grown produce, flowers, plant starts, farm-raised eggs, locally caught fish and ready-to-consume food. This week’s activity for children is Food Tasting and Plant a Garden, and there will be live music by Philip Guzman.
Ilwaco Art Night 5 to 8 p.m., the waterfront marina, Port of Ilwaco, Wash., www.funbeach.com, free. Stroll the waterfront and find artworks of many kinds in the galleries and businesses at the Port.
Friday, June 21 Columbia-Pacific Farmers’ Market 4 to 7 p.m., Oregon Avenue South between Second and Third streets, Long Beach, Wash., 360-244-9169, www.longbeachwa.gov/farmersmarket. Featuring produce, seafood, meat, eggs and dairy, locally-made baked goods and packaged foods, flowers and plants, live music and more. Two Islands Farm Market 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stockhouse’s Farm, 62 W. Birnie Slough Road, Puget Island, Cathlamet, Wash., 360-849-4145, www.stockhousesfarm.com. Featuring fresh produce, goodies and more. Manzanita Farmers Market 5 to 8 p.m., Laneda Avenue and Fifth Street, Manzanita, 503-368-3339, www.manzanita farmersmarket.com. Featuring fresh local produce and farm products, live entertainment, kids’ activities, ready-to-eat foods, regional wines, nonprofit organizations and hand-crafted items.
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Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, 503-325-0033, ages 21 and older. Bring a team or just bring yourself and test your knowledge of useless facts. PageTurners Book Discussion 6 to 7 p.m., Ilwaco Timberland Library, 158 First Ave. N., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3908, www.TRL.org, free, for adults. Join in a discussion of “Room,” by Emma Donoghue. Writers at Work 6 to 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, www.seasidelibrary.org. Every month on the third Thursday you can meet and share ideas with the area’s most talented, prolific and gifted authors. Jonathan Evison Author Appearance 7 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, http://beachbooks37.com. Jonathan Evison will present his new book, “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving.”There will also be beer and “road food.” Tsunami Readiness Rally 7 p.m., Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St., Warrenton, 971-221-2508,
www.oregontsunami.org, free, open to the public. Get the new map for your area, learn about the two new evacuation zones, how to get out of harm’s way and finding your nearest assembly area and hear from scientists and local leaders. Maps and basic information in Warrenton June 20, Astoria June 22, Seaside/Gearhart June 27 and Arch Cape June 29. See listings for those dates.
Friday, June 21 Weekly Bird Survey 8 to 10 a.m., Battery Russell, Fort Stevens State Park, off Jetty Road, off Ridge Road, north of the park’s main entrance, Hammond, contact Park Ranger Dane Osis, 503-861-3170, Ext. 41, dane.osis@state.or.us. No birding experience required. Binoculars recommended, and there are a few binoculars that first-timers may borrow. The survey will cover several diverse habitats within the park, accessed by walking and driving. Canoeing the Neawanna 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, Register through Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, the registration date has passed, call to see if space available. The tour will include interpretive discussion surrounding this exciting waterway ecosystem. Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival 2 p.m. to midnight, Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, www.astoriascanfest.com, three-day passes $8 adults, $3 ages 6 to 12, ages 5 and younger free, parking $2 per day or $5 for all three days, tickets at the door only. There will be trolls, souvenirs, Scandinavian music and food, a beer garden, trolls, Scandinavian-themed theater, dancing, parade, bonfire and probably some trolls. Friday Night Mixer 5 to 7 p.m., Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St., Astoria, 503-468-0620, www.imogengallery.com. Enjoy a social time at the gallery, with art and lively conversation and an adult beverage. Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, $2 per person per game. Know more than the average trivia fan? Find out at the weekly trivia tournament in the lounge. Open Mic 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew and Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234, info@hondosbrew.net, no cover. Musicians, singers and comedians are all welcome. Each performer will receive $1 off pints of beer or cider. Perform or just enjoy the show.
Saturday, June 22 Beach to Chowder Challenge 7 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race starts, the Arch on the Bolstad Avenue beach approach, Long Beach, Wash., www.beachtochowder.com, $20 to $35 on-site. Spend a fun day walking or running a 5K or 10K on hard-packed beach sand with ocean waves breaking just a few yards away. Work up an appetite with the race of your choice, then get ready to taste clam chowder. Non-participants can have chowder for $5. The awards ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Long Beach and there will be door prizes; you must be present to win. Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, www.astoria scanfest.com, three-day passes $8 adults, $3 ages 6 to 12, ages 5 and younger free, parking $2 per day or $5 for all three days, tickets at the door only. The festival starts with breakfast at 7 a.m. and the Troll Run, and continues with Scandinavian music, food, theater, dancing, beer garden, a flag raising and a Viking encampment and sword demonstrations. Around Saddle Mountain Run 9 a.m. check-in, 10 a.m. run starts, Astoria Moose Lodge (420 17th St.) to Seaside American Legion (1315 Broadway), via Clatskanie, Vernonia and Elsie, $20 donation, includes hot dogs and hamburgers at the Seaside American Legion. It’s a motorcycle ride to benefit children and charitable organizations. Contact Dan Peden for information, 503-440-1114. Tsunami Readiness Rally 10 a.m., 219 Columbia Hall, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 971221-2508, www.oregontsunami.org, free, open to the public. Get the new map for your area, learn about the two new evacuation zones, how to get out of harm’s way and finding your nearest assembly area and hear from scientists and local leaders.
Stepping Out EVENTS continued Saturday, June 22 (continued) Healthy Kids Soccer Jamboree 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Warrenton Soccer Complex, 589 S.W. Ridge Road, Warrenton, 503-3582333 (Judi Mahoney), judimahoney@yahoo.com, free. The fun includes free soccer for grades K-8, free food and fun for everybody with face painting and prizes, and a Community Health and Resource Fair including kindergarten and early learning information, blood pressure, diabetes and glaucoma checks, nutrition and asthma information, Lions health van and dental van, tobacco cessation community resource information and more. Saturday Morning Stewardship 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fishers Point and Vosburg Creek properties, south end of Nehalem Bay, Wheeler, http://nclctrust.org. Join the North Coast Land Conservancy and Lower Nehalem Community Trust to remove invasive English ivy from coastal trees. Volunteers will gather at the pullout on U.S. Highway 101 just south of Fishers Point; contact Melissa Reich at 503738-9126 or melissar@nclctrust.org for directions. Dress for the weather, bring gloves, sturdy boots and water; tools provided. Snacks provided but bring your own lunch.
Sunday, June 23 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, www.astoriascanfest.com, three-day passes $8 adults, $3 ages 6 to 12, ages 5 and younger free, parking $2 per day or $5 for all three days, tickets at the door only. Today’s features include breakfast, nondenominational church service, Scandinavian music, food, dancing, costume parade, theater, Viking encampment with period crafts and demonstrations, and a raffle and closing ceremony. The beer garden is closed today. Photo Nature Outing 10:30 a.m., Berry Patch Restaurant, U.S. Highway 30, Westport. Learn about nature photography with Michael Granger of LightBox Photographic Gallery in a scenic forest setting, the Plympton Creek Terrestrial Anchor, a proposed Conservation Area in the Clatsop State Forest. This will be a drive on forest roads with several stops at sites with different visual appeal. All photography skill levels are invited. Meet at the Berry Patch for coffee and a brief talk. Carpools will be available from Astoria, and possibly beyond depending on interest. To sign up or ask questions, contact Pearl Rasmussen at 503-338-8933 or rasmussenpearl@gmail.com Didgeridoo Reiki Healing Circle 1:30 to 2 p.m., RiversZen Yoga, 399 31st St., Astoria, 503-440-3554, http://RiversZenYoga .com, free, for ages 18 and older. Starts with an informational presentation, then a guided meditation featuring the vibrations of the didgeridoo, painting tonal pictures of reiki symbols.
Tuesday, June 25 Coastal Writers’ Critique 10 a.m., PUD Building, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-1221 (Bill Adamson). Join in the discussion and critique of writing works in progress for encouragement, support and inspiration. Lower Columbia Timebank Orientation 10 a.m., Rasmussen apartment, 687 14th St., Astoria, 503-861-2555 (Colleen Rockwell), www.locotimebank.org. The Lower Columbia Timebank is a nonprofit community project in which members give time and get services in exchange. New members are welcome. Community Potluck 5 to 7 p.m., Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877, www.TRL.org, for all ages. Join local friends for a community potluck to start your summer off right. Hamburgers, hot dogs and chips will be provided. Bring a dish to share with others and a chair or blanket to sit on. Participate in the last day of the silent auction in the library.
Wednesday, June 26 Chess Club 5 to 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seaside library.org. Channel your inner Bobby Fischer at the new Chess Club. All levels are welcome.
Miss Oregon Scholarship Pageant 7 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, www.missoregon.org, $26 per person, $100 per person for all four nights. For tickets, check the website or call 866345-6257 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tonight’s feature is the Miss Oregon Pageant Preliminary and Princesses. Wacky Wednesday Open Mic Night 7:30 to 10 p.m., The Rio Cantina, 125 Ninth St., Astoria, 503-325-2409, www.theriocafe.net, no cover, ages 21 and older. All acts are welcome, including comedy, spoken poetry, rapping, music and more. Call for more information.
Thursday, June 27 Tall Ships in Port 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Port of Ilwaco, Wash., http://historicalseaport.org, prices vary by excursion. Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be in port for tours, Adventure Sails, Evening Sails and Battle Sails. Tickets available online. Ships will be in Ilwaco through June 30. Lunch With the Author Noon, Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, http://beachbooks37.com, $30. Jennie Shortridge will present her new book, “Love Water Memory,” about a women with memory loss who finds she doesn’t really like her “old” self. The cost includes catered lunch and a signed copy of the book. Border Collie International Performing K-9 Team 3 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. A team of rescued Border Collies play football, basketball, baseball and soccer, catch Frisbees and perform skits. Miss Oregon Scholarship Pageant 7 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, www.missoregon.org, $26 per person, $100 per person for all four nights. For tickets, check the website or call 866345-6257 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tonight’s feature is the Miss Oregon Pageant Preliminary and Princesses, plus Teens Active Wear. Tsunami Readiness Rally 7 p.m., Broadway Middle School, 1120 Broadway, Seaside, 971-221-2508, www.oregontsunami.org, free, open to the public. Get the new map for your area, learn about the two new evacuation zones, how to get out of harm’s way and finding your nearest assembly area and hear from scientists and local leaders.
YOUTH Monday, June 24 Slug Soup Art Camp All day, June 24 through 28, Nestucca High School, 34660 Parkway Drive, Cloverdale, 503392-4581, www.communityartsproject.net, $35 or $65 per class. The program is open to any young person going into pre-school through 12th grade next fall. It’s a creative, energy-filled week during which students experience new art forms, learn from local artist instructors, make new friends and celebrate their unique creativity. Tuition is $35 per class for students living in the Nestucca School District and $65 per class for students living outside the Nestucca School District. Materials are included. Financial assistance is available. Students may attend a morning class each day and/or an afternoon class each day and all materials are provided. Classes are offered to different age groups. At the end of the week, family and community members are invited to join Slug Soup artists for a celebration of their week’s creativity. The party is from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the high school. Artwork exhibits and refreshments will be on the agenda.
Wednesday, June 26 Mary Shaver Puppets: Magic Rock 11 to 11:45 a.m., Ocean Park Timberland Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360665-4184, www.TRL.org, free, for all ages. In the small world of Mary Shaver’s puppets, drought and famine ravage Africa and as the animals suffer, skinny Spider discovers his plump Cousin is hiding a Magic Rock that churns out flour. Spider decides to make his fortune selling the flour. His sweetness, then greed, reveal why today spiders hide under rocks. Children will learn an African song and some Swahili and take home a small puppet.
Mary Shaver Puppets: Magic Rock 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877, www.TRL.org, free, for children. This is the same program as the one in Ocean Park. Marissa Meyer’s “Lunar Chronicles” 3:30-4:30 p.m., South Bend Timberland Library, First Street and Pacific Avenue, South Bend, Wash., 360-875-5532, www.TRL.org, free, for teens. Explore the world of Marissa Meyer’s “Lunar Chronicles” series that begins with “Cinder,”Timberland Regional Library’s 2013 Teen Summer Reading Book. Make an android companion, design cyborg-inspired jewelry, craft a Chinese paper lantern and try to survive the plague.
CLASSES Friday, June 21 Mediation Workshop: The Nature of Conflict 12:30 to 4 p.m., location available to registrants, Warrenton, 503-298-5379, ccmediationservice@gmail.com, $99, call or email to register. The workshop, by Clatsop Community Mediation Services and open to all of Clatsop County, will explore how to reduce, manage and avoid conflicts.
Saturday, June 22 Writing Workshop: Listening Deep For Story 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, Wash., 360-795-0725, www.tsugagallery.org, $45 per class, ages 18 and older, all levels of expertise, must register in advance and pay at time of registration. Ruby Hansen Murray will lead this workshop. Identify what matters in compelling prose, elements of emotional or physical risk, to deepen the stories you write. Class size limited, early registration encouraged. Tool Sharpening 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22 and 23, Barbey Maritime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503325-2323, www.crmm.org/barbey-maritime-center, $290, discount for museum members, space is limited. Students will learn how to sharpen and tune edge tools (new and old) using basic stones, strops and a bench grinder, relying on hand-eye skills rather than on expensive machines. Beginner level – basic experience with planes, chisels and other edge tools. Instructor will provide a list in advance of the course of basic hand woodworking tools to bring and tools to be sharpened. Writing Workshop for Women 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 and 23, Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com. Take time to create, develop, begin or deepen your writing practice. For adult women.
Monday, June 24 Pilates Exercise 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 14. 307 Towler Hall, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, registration at www.clatsopcc.edu/register, 503-338-2402 or 503-338-2408, information contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling, 503-338-2408 or mfryling@clatsopcc.edu, $55. Loosen stiff joints, lose weight, increase your cardiovascular stamina and respiratory strength. Bring a yoga mat. Instructor is Mary Jo Gruhlkey. Adult Beginning Tennis 6 to 6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through July 17, Patriot Hall gymnasium, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, registration at www.clatsopcc.edu/ register, 503-338-2402 or 503-338-2408, information contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling, 503338-2408 or mfryling@clatsopcc.edu, $50. Learn the basics of tennis with the fundamentals of forehand, backhand, the serve and volley. Bring your own racquet and a can of balls. Instructor is Donna Geertz.
Wednesday, Jun 26 Collage Workshop Call for times, Dots ‘N Doodles Art Supplies, 303 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-5081, dotsndoodles@qwestoffice.net, http://dotsndoodlesonline.com, $60 to $165. Aleta Jacobson will teach this workshop. Learn to stain and create art papers, take those papers and create a personal collage image, and how to find your own way and discuss marketing. Course continues through June 28: $60 for one day, $115 for two days or $165 for three days.
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LightBox Photographic
Alder Creek Farm
Concert sure to provide a good time
Hone gardening skills in this workshop Join forest outing, practice photography
ASTORIA — You may have caught Calvin Johnson last September, when his band, The Hive Dwellers, played a two-song set on Carol Newman’s KMUN weekly radio show “Live and Local.” With a drumset and bass amp in the tiny KMUN studio, The Hive Dwellers vibrated through the songs “Sitting Alone at the Movies” and “Trudy,” and Johnson’s crooning voice concocted a potion of hot indian summer intimacy. That same evening, The Hive Dwellers played an all-ages show in the Moose Lodge basement. You have another opportunity to be delighted by the song style of Johnson. He will return 8 p.m. Friday, June 21 to LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive in Astoria, and he is bringing a band called Priests with him. The sun will hang high in the sky that solstice day, and Priests, the four-piece band based out of Washington, D.C., will make you feel like you are 13 years old again. The band began writing songs about snakes, Pepsi products, and public education. With its punk attitude toward amateur silliness, you can expect to have a fun time. Katie Greer is the founding member of Priests who usually sings and sometimes yells;
NEHALEM — The Lower Nehalem Community Trust presents an Introduction to Permaculture with Erin Yeakel, trained permaculture educator, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 29 at the Alder Creek Farm at the end of Underhill Lane in Nehalem. Workshops attendees will become acquainted with gardening in a way that promotes a beautiful, bountiful and beneficial landscape. Using principles of companion planting, aesthetics and an understanding of beneficial pollinators, Yeakel will provide key principles and answer questions in this two-hour introductory workshop. In her own life, Yeakel, a student of permaculture expert Toby Hemenway, goes beyond permaculture in the garden and embraces the principles of this study of interdependence into the design of all aspects of her family’s living and working spaces. She enjoys the discipline of observation and the honing of her skills of pattern literacy. This garden education workshop is free for LNCT members and $10 for non-members. Advanced registration is encouraged. LNCT, a community-based land trust, has been preserving and protecting land and engaging with the community since 2002. Memberships start at $15 for individuals and offer benefits such as free or reduced admis-
Calvin Johnson. – SUBMITTED PHOTO BY HILARY HARRIS
Calvin Johnson Priests Kites at Night 8 p.m. Friday, June 21 LightBox Photographic Gallery 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria 503-468-0238 $5 cover
Daniele Daniele is at the drumkit; G.L. Jaguar plays guitar; and Taylor Mulitz plays bass. Be excited to experience music in the LightBox, a space that can only hold a maximum of about 30 people – so it’s going to be an intimate show. Cover for the concert is $5. Local act Kites at Night will open the show. For more information, contact the LightBox Photographic Gallery by calling 503-468-0238.
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Erin Yeakel, permaculture educator, will offer an Introduction to Permaculture at LNCT's Alder Creek Farm in Nehalem 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 29. – SUBMITTED PHOTO COURTESY OF LNCT
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Plympton Creek WESTPORT — Love the natural beauty of the forest? Interested in learning more about capturing it with your camera? You have the chance to learn about nature photography in a scenic forest setting Sunday, June 23. The Plympton Creek Terrestrial Anchor is a proposed Conservation Area in the Clatsop State Forest. Come see why this place is so special, and learn photography skills in the process. Michael Granger, the owner of Lightbox Photographic Gallery in Astoria, will accompany the trip. He specializes in forest photography and helps people to explore their passion and vision through photography and printing. All photography skill levels are invited.
The excursion will be a drive on forest roads with several stops at sites with different visual appeal including young and old trees, streams, bridges, clearcuts, and viewpoints. The journey will involve some easy walking. Meet at the Berry Patch Restaurant, 49289 U.S. Highway 30 in Westport, for coffee and a brief talk about the excursion at 10:30 a.m. From there the group will journey on to the Plympton Creek Terrestrial Anchor. Carpools will be available from Astoria and possibly beyond depending on interest. To sign up or ask questions, contact Pearl Rasmussen at 503-3388933 or rasmussenpearl@gmail.com
St. James Family Center Volunteers needed to teach classes CATHLAMET, Wash. — Volunteers needed to teach classes for the St James Family Center's Youth Adventure Program. The program runs from June 24 to Aug. 2. If you have a hobby or special talent that you are willing to share with children in the com-
munity, contact Charl Melton at 360-431-2403. Talents can include art, sports, woodworking, sewing, cooking, photography and more. The St James Family Center is located at 1134 Columbia St. in Cathlamet, Wash.
Redmen Hall Youth art exhibit and sale going on now SKAMOKAWA, Wash. — Redmen Hall and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Congress will be hosting a Wahkiakum County Youth Art Exhibit and Sale now through Sunday, July 14. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Congress works to foster art, music and self expression in the youth community. It is a grassroots organization that is looking forward to your support and
enjoyment of its first art exhibit. The group is hoping to earn enough money to fund some summer art programs for children. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 Washington State Route 4 in Skamokawa, Wash. It is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. For more information, call 360-795-3007.
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Story by AMY RYDING
Peninsula Arts Center:
INSPIRING ART IN THE COMMUNITY
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Bill and Sue Svendsen have a vision for the art scene on the Long Beach Peninsula
What do you do when you live part-time in a place where you can’t find the live music you want to hear? If you’re Bill and Sue Svendsen, founders of the Peninsula Arts Center in Long Beach, Wash., you follow the “Field of Dreams” philosophy – if you build it, they will come – and create your own music venue. The Svendsens bought a beach house in Long Beach two and a half years ago to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. “When we first bought our place in Long Beach, we were like, ‘Oh, let’s go out and hear music.’ And there wasn’t any. So we started the center,” Bill says modestly, making such a venture sound like the simplest thing in the world. The couple started out renting an old train depot, which they quickly outgrew. The Peninsula Arts Center has been in its current location, 504 Pacific Ave., formerly a hair salon, since March 2012. “When we started, my vision was that other people would start live music venues, so it wouldn’t be just us every two weeks; there’d be regular live music on the Peninsula,” Bill says. The vision is being fulfilled. The Adrift Hotel
Bill and Sue Svendsen run the Peninsula Arts Center, a nonprofit. They live part time in Vancouver, Wash., and part time on the Long Beach (Wash.) Peninsula. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
and Spa in Long Beach now has music four nights a week. Along with the Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview, Wash., which was already offering live music, the Cove at Peninsula Golf Course and the Shelburne Inn and Pub also feature music entertainment on a regular basis. “We did a lot of encouraging of other people to get involved,” Sue says. In order to better serve and nurture the area’s artists, the couple’s Peninsula Arts Center has be-
‘When we first bought our place in Long Beach, we were like, ‘Oh, let’s go out and hear music.’ And there wasn’t any. So we started the (Peninsula Arts) Center.’ come a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Bill and Sue take care of the mortgage, and the nonprofit pays the musicians. “We started this from the very beginning with the philosophy of fair trade for our artists, so they get a minimum of $150 per musician, plus a night’s stay,” Sue says. “We were paying for all of that off the nonprofit, and then the Adrift so very, very kindly has been putting our artists up for free.” “Tiffany and Brady (Turner) over at the Adrift have been super supportive, and we’ve tried to help them out as much as we can, too,” Bill agrees. “It’s really, I think, turned into a pretty good partnership where we look out for each other.” Although the Svendsens started out bringing in mostly personal friends from Portland to play at the Peninsula Arts Center, they have been steadily expanding the center’s performing artists to include a broad range of musical genres. They’ve recently begun a Local Artist Concert Series to showcase musical artists who hail from between the Long Beach Peninsula and Cannon Beach. “Celtic music tends to pull people out of the woodwork a little bit more than indie music does,
but we try to bring the singer/songwriters to help educate people ‘cause they love it when they hear it,” Sue says. “Known genres bring people out a little bit more, but it’s our mission to introduce them to new stuff.” The Svendsens have structured their nonprofit as a wide umbrella to cover all forms of artistic expression. As Gallery 504 North, the center hosts artwork by the Northwest Artists Guild, a splinter group of the Peninsula Arts Association. In the fall, a local standup comedian and playwright will be putting on one-act plays. The Peninsula Arts Center also serves in the capacity of a meeting hall and classroom. Bellydance lessons are offered there, and the Women in Business hold meetings at the facility. For the Svendsens, it’s not just about art; it’s also about community. Being completely handson gives them plenty of opportunity to meet people. They have no staff, so they wear many hats. Since they hail from Vancouver and only live on the peninsula part-time, that’s no small feat. Not only do they attend all the concerts, they fill all the jobs necessary to make music happen. Sue is the emcee and bartender. Bill runs the sound. They are the set-up, tear down and janitorial crew. It is clearly a labor of joy. The delight in their voices is evident when they describe their vision for arts in the community. The center is an intimate venue, seating about 45 people at full capacity. It has a full liquor license and offers beer and wine for sale, as well as complimentary coffee and goodies. All it really needs is you. “It’s kind of surprising: We’re right on the main drag, we’ve got a big sign and lighting, and we still get tons of people who go, ‘I never knew this was here,’” Bill says. “We’re pretty careful about vetting the acts because what we’ve really built our audience and our whole reputation on is nobody ever comes to one of our concerts and is disappointed,” Bill says. If you’re looking for something to do on the weekends, hearing music at the Peninsula Arts Center sounds like a pretty good bet.
Celtic singer Colleen Raney has performed at the Peninsula Arts Center more than once. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Celtic Conspiracy, made of, from left, Kathryn Claire and Hanz Araki, were joined by Chris Hayes on guitar for a performance at the Peninsula Arts Center. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Mike Propsom and Loren Schulte, who play blues and ragtime music, last performed at the arts center in May. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
For more information and a schedule of upcoming concerts, visit:
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South Nehalem Bay Rescue trees from invasive ivy SEASIDE — Volunteers from North Coast Land Conservancy and the Lower Nehalem Community Trust are joining forces for an ivy pull Saturday, June 22 as part of NCLC’s Saturday Morning Stewardship program. Efforts will focus on rescuing mature coastal trees being threatened by invasive English ivy on NCLC’s Fishers Point and LNCT’s Vosburg Creek properties, both located on the south end of Nehalem Bay. These protected lands provide crucial habitat for coastal
salmon and other wildlife. Over the years, aggressive ivy has established itself in the mature Sitka spruce and red alder forests that grow along Nehalem Bay. The twining, woody vine can climb and smother even the sturdiest trees, threatening to destroy wildlife habitat that would take decades to regenerate. Celebrate the summer solstice by joining your fellow community members in the effort to save these coastal giants. “We’re so fortunate to have community members who care about
Saturday Morning Stewardship 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22 NCLC’s Fishers Point and LNCT’s Vosburg Creek Directions available by calling 503-738-9126 or emailing melissar@nclctrust.org wildlife habitat and who want to help take care of this beautiful place we live in,” Melissa Reich, NCLC stewardship director, says. “Land stewardship takes time and effort, and organizations like NCLC and the LNCT can’t do it without help from our
communities. It really makes a difference.” Volunteers should bring their own gloves, sturdy boots and water; NCLC will supply all the tools needed. Dress for the day’s weather and bring rain gear if needed. Snacks and refreshments will be provided by NCLC and the LNCT, but volunteers should bring a sack lunch if they want to stay for the day. This work party will start at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Volunteers should gather at the Highway 101 pullout just south of Fishers Point. Directions are available from NCLC Stewardship Director Melissa Reich at 503-738-9126 or melissar@nclc trust.org.
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BY COAST WEEKEND EDITOR REBECCA SEDLAK • rsedlak@dailyastorian.com
Astoria Music Festival: Happy birthday Richard Wagner The Astoria Music Festival opened last weekend, and I eagerly attended my first festival event: Saturday evening’s concert at the Liberty Theater, which celebrated composer Richard Wagner’s birthday bicentennial. Though I’m somewhat familiar with Wagner’s opera “Tristan und Isolde,” I had never encountered any of his famous four epic operas of “Der Ring des Nibelungen” (The Ring of the Nibelung). The four operas combine German and Scandinavian myths to tell the story of gods, heroes and other fantastic creatures who struggle to obtain a magic ring that gives its bearer dominion over the world. A Nibelung dwarf, Alberich, forges the ring from gold he steals from the Rhine maidens in the river Rhine. The chief of the gods, Wotan, obtains the ring and then must use it to pay the giants who built Valhalla, the home of the gods. Wotan’s schemes to regain the ring drive the rest of the story, affecting his Valkyrie daughter Brünnehilde, his mor-
tal children Siegmund and Sieglinde, and their son, the hero Siegfried. Besides introducing me to a fantastic new story (I’m afraid I’m a bit of a mythology nerd), the concert also introduced me to some amazing music. The first piece the orchestra played was Wagner’s “Siegfried Idyll.” A symphonic poem for chamber orchestra, the piece was first performed Christmas morning in 1870 as a birthday present for Wagner’s second wife, Cosima, after the birth of their son, Siegfried. Wagner later borrowed some of the idyll’s motifs for the Ring Cycle’s third opera, “Siegfried.” At the concert, conductor Keith Clark invited the audience to be transported through time and listen to the idyll as Cosima must have that early Christmas morning: music wafting up the stairs to the bedroom, recalling the pastoral setting outside their home on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Beginning and ending with a dreamy lullaby,
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the music is warm and soft, perfect for an intimate setting. After the intermission, festival performers enchanted the audience with Act 1 of “Die Walküre” (The Valkyrie), the second opera in the Ring Cycle. (You may be familiar with the famous “Ride of the Valkyries,” the music that begins the opera’s third act, as eight Valkyrie sisters prepare to carry fallen heroes to Valhalla.) Act 1 tells the story of the fugitive Siegmund, who arrives seeking shelter at the cottage of the warrior Hunding. There, he meets Sieglinde, Hunding’s unhappy wife, who is later revealed to be Siegmund’s long-lost twin sister. The two fall in love, and Siegmund plans to rescue his “bride and sister” from her forced marriage. Sieglinde, played by Chicago Lyric Opera mezzo-soprano Stacey Rishoi, commanded the stage. Tall and dressed in an elegant black gown, Rishoi stayed in character whether she sang or was silent
through the long performance. Though the program said English supertitles would be used for the German-sung opera, they did not appear over the stage. But with the program’s plot summary and Rishoi’s dynamic singing, expressions and posture, the gist of the action was easy to follow. She blossomed from withdrawn and unhappy to smiling and regal. Tenor Allan Glassman, of the Metropolitan Opera, played Siegmund, and San Francisco Opera bass Gustav Andreassen, who is Rishoi’s husband in real life, played Hunding; both men gave impressive performances. Hearing world-class performers on the stage of historic Liberty Theater is a treat not to be missed. I can’t wait to see what else the Astoria Music Festival has in store this year.
Center for Contemplative Arts Channel your creative spirit by signing up for one of these summer writing workshops MANZANITA — The Center for Contemplative Arts will be holding summer writing workshops with writer Gail Balden each month this summer. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $50 each. They are open to all writers. The Center for Contemplative Arts is located at Manzanita Avenue and Division Street. The workshops are: • Saturday, June 29 – Writing Tools for the Writer’s Toolbox: Creative writing is a craft you can learn. Become a better writer by delving into the nuts and bolts of effective writing you can use as tools to make whatever you write come alive on the page. • Saturday, July 20 – Making a Good story a Great story: Everyone has a story. Even if you’ve never written before, now is the time to get started. Get inspired to develop your best ideas, bring them to life, and in the process, connect with your heart. • Saturday, Aug. 17 – Creating an Illustrated Journal: Creative spirits need a place to remember, doodle, draw and dream. Whether you create personal pages, travel journals or nature journals, this workshop will focus on capturing your world on the page using language and imagery. See with new eyes and express your ob-
servations, thoughts and feelings in an illustrated journal. Creative Journeys workshops require no previous writing experience and are packed full of advice and writing exercises designed for those who are drawn to storytelling. Balden is a writer and educator with more than 35 years of teaching experience. Her work has been published in anthologies, literary journals and national magazines. She teaches writing workshops and writes a monthly column on small town life for the North Coast Citizen in Nehalem. See her website at www. creativejourneys.net The Center for Contemplative Arts is a nonprofit organization formed to provide people with activities of inner reflection in order to deepen awareness and nurture the human spirit for the good of all. A portion of the proceeds from each workshop supports the center for ongoing education. As class size is kept small, early registration is recommended, and a $25 deposit is required to reserve a space in each workshop. Send deposits to Gail Balden, 41500 Anderson Road, Nehalem, OR 97131. Call 503368-7807 for more information.
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2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Schedule of Events
Welcome! to the 46th annual Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
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ou may be asking yourself, what is Midsummer and why do Scandinavians celebrate it every year? Midsummer originated in ancient times and centered around the summer solstice. After a long dark winter, the sun was turning south again, and longer, warmer days were coming. Midsummer’s Eve was thought to be a magical night. In all Scandinavian countries, Midsummer is still celebrated with families and friends spending time together with bonfires, parties, saunas, singing, dancing, and food and drink. This is the most important celebration of the summer. Are you looking for a great way to spend your Midsummer weekend? You don’t have to be Scandinavian or have a costume to have a good time. There is something for everybody: food, drink, crafts and entertainment. Many folks wait for our foods all year long. Lefse, pea soup, abelskivers and riisipuuro, just like Mamma used to make. Are you ready for these delicious treats? Great breakfasts, dinners and other goodies will also be served. Don’t worry, there will be no lutefisk found this year at the fairgrounds. We kick off our weekend with the coronation of Miss Scandinavia. Afterwards, burn a hex for good luck, and dance to celebrate. There will be much more fun all weekend long. The featured entertainers for 2013 are Harald Haugaard and Helene Blum, world class performers from Denmark. Great musicians and folk dancers from around the Pacific Northwest will be there to entertain you. Come find our Troll – but watch out, he is known for stealing kisses. Visit with the Vikings and see how they lived. For the children, we have the barnfest (games and fun) all weekend. For the grown ups, we have a barn with a beer-garden and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday.
46th annual Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Clatsop County Fairgrounds • June 21, 22 & 23, 2013 hood, Sons of Norway and VASA Swedish Lodge will speak about their Scandinavian heritage. A panel of judges will select one to reign as Miss Scandinavia 2013.
Friday, June 21 BOOTHS OPEN 2 to 6:30 p.m., Arena Visit the midsummer vendors to find specialty Scandinavian items,handcrafted treasures and Scandinavian food items.
ENTERTAINMENT 3 to 7 p.m., Arena Hall There will be live entertainment every hour, including a performance by Harald Haugaard and Helene Blum at 6 p.m.
BEER GARDEN 3 p.m. to midnight The Wet Dog Brewery from Astoria will present a selection of its award-winning microbrews and a limited menu, with live music.
BEEF DINNER HOSTED BY OLNEY GRANGE 4:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall Beef, baked potato, green beans, salad, pie, beverage, $12.
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION AND BONFIRE Immediately following the Queen’s Coronation, Parking Area Scandia men with flaming torches will lead the newly crowned Miss Scandinavia and audience members to the bonfire to throw straw hexes into the flames. This tradition symbolizes ridding oneself of bad luck for the year. Accordionists will play.
QUEEN’S BALL 8 to 11 p.m., Exhibit Hall Miss Scandinavia and her father or special partner will lead the first dance of the 2013 Midsummer Festival.
Saturday, June 22 MIDNIGHT SUN BREAKFAST
5:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall This audience-interactive, 45-minute stage production is about a traditional Scandinavian family and the wedding of their kids Ole and Lena. It’s packed with the light side of Scandinavian humor.
7 to 11 a.m., Exhibit Hall Buffet: Norwegian Jarlsberg egg cake, Finnish Pyttipannu (panfried potato, onions, sausage and egg), Swedish pancakes with strawberries and cream, Norwegian Rommegrot (sour cream porridge/pudding with cinnamon and sugar), lefse, Scandinavian cheese, shrimp and salmon lox, breads, fruit, Danish pastry, coffee, OJ, water, served by Scandinavian Café of Vancouver, Wash. Adults $8, kids age 6 and younger $4.
QUEEN’S CORONATION
TROLL RUN/WALK
7 p.m., Arena Princesses sponsored by the Danish Society, Finnish Brother-
8:30 a.m., Walluski area The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival presents the 10th
ASTOR STREET OPRY COMPANY PRESENTS
“OLE AND LENA’S WEDDING”
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2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival FLAG RAISING AND MIDSUMMER POLE RAISING
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annual Running of the Trolls. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association Scholarship Fund. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the parking lot.
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.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arena Noon to 3:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall
BOOTHS OPEN
BEER GARDEN
Saturday, June 22
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arena
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Outdoors
BARNEFEST
Noon to midnight
ENTERTAINMENT 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Arena 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 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 or dance troupe.
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 Middle Ages.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arena
VIKING DINNER 4 to 7 p.m., Exhibit Hall Scandinavian Café of Vancouver, Wash., serves Swedish meatballs in mushroom cream sauce, Danish pork roast with prunes, new potatoes, braised red cabbage, salad, open-faced sandwiches, shrimp and herring salad, fresh bread and crisps, Danish apple trifle cake, assorted pastries, coffee, soda and more. Adults $15, kids age 6 and younger $7. ASTOR STREET OPRY COMPANY PRESENTS
“OLE AND LENA’S WEDDING”
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arena Young attendees can participate in children’s activities in the Barnefest area. Children younger than 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. There are games (fishing, plinko, golf), face painting, a raffle, and a puppet show at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
OP TOG – FESTIVAL PARADE 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 Exhibit Hall and parade through the Arena and festival grounds to the outdoor stage.
11 a.m., Exhibit Hall A nondenominational service by a local minister with music.
PARADE OF COSTUMES 12:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall Curious about the costumes worn by representatives of Scandinavian countries? Come and hear them explained in a fashion show with live models.
“OLE AND LENA’S WEDDING” 2:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall
8 to 11 p.m., Exhibit Hall Nordic Spirit of Olympia, Wash., will provide music for familyfriendly dancing. Come waltz, polka, hambo or just listen.
Sunday, June 23 PANNUKAKKU BREAKFAST 7 to 11 a.m., Exhibit Hall Astoria Rotary Club serves Finnish pancakes, ham, fruit cup, coffee, tea, juice or milk. Adults $6.50, kids $3.
BOOTHS OPEN
CHURCH SERVICE
ASTOR STREET OPRY COMPANY PRESENTS
7 p.m., Exhibit Hall
DANCERS BALL
BARNEFEST
EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT
RAFFLE AND CLOSING CEREMONIES 3:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall Who will win the ticket to Scandinavia and the other prizes donated by the Scandinavian Festival Association, lodges and businesses? Join us on Sunday to learn who the winners are. You need not be present to win. The 2013 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival ends as the national songs of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are sung and the flags leave the hall. Say goodbye to your friends and family and make plans to join us again in 2014.
.. VELKOMMEN • TERVETULOA • VALKOMMEN Welcome to Astoria’s 46th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arena
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Tradition runs deep The 2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, taking place June 21, 22 & 23 at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds southeast of Astoria, has been delighting North Coast crowds for 46 years.
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All of the Scandinavian flags are based on a similar design of the Scandinavian cross, but the meanings of the colors are unique to each nation. (Courtesy of http://www.vexillologymatters.org)
Norway White – peace and honesty Red – hardiness, bravery, strength and valor Blue – vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance and justice
Story by AMY BUGBEE
his year the summer solstice on Friday, June 21 is the opening of the always-anticipated Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Now in its 46th year and held at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, the festival guarantees three days filled with the music, dance, food and Scandinavian traditions. Midsummer has long been celebrated – in Europe and now throughout the world – to welcome the summer season of fertility. It has been celebrated with bonfires since the 6th century but has continued into modern times most fervently in Scandinavia, where midsummer poles are raised, folk costumes worn, and parades take place.
ing, and is followed by the Queen’s Ball. At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning is the Op Tog “walking” Parade, which marches around the fairgrounds. The parade was previously held in downtown Astoria, but this year it will march around the fairgrounds and lead to the flag raising and the raising of the midsummer pole. “The flag raising is a tradition where we are representing all of the five countries, and having each national anthem sung,” Loran Mathews, co-chairman of the festival, says. “The maypole is wrapped in wild flowers and natural greens a few days before. Not all summer poles will have a chicken on top, but we are hoping for fertility and a lot of new animals.”
Tradition runs strong
More Than Ceremony: Music, Dance and Entertainment
In a world where a vast majority of ethnic festivals have become little more than an excuse to drink beer, the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival has held true to its traditions. It is a powerful and moving event for attendees, as it summons an honor and grace often lost in modern culture. The festival begins with the crowning of Miss Scandinavia. Every bit of the coronation is steeped in Scandinavian pride with flags, national anthems and traditional ethnic dress. Miss Scandinavia is selected from a court of four princesses representing local lodges - the Danish Society, the Finnish Brotherhood, the Sons Of Norway, and the Swedish Vasa, fraternal orders that date back more than a century (Iceland no longer has an active lodge in the area). Each girl wears a traditional folk dress in the colors of her nation. The princesses trace their family roots right down to the names and towns of their ancestors. This might seem an impossible accomplishment given our melting pot society, but even today many princesses are only second or third generation Americans – in fact, two years ago one of the princesses was a Norwegian citizen living stateside as a foreign exchange student. The young women are brought to the stage in an elaborate ritual escorted by a male relative and a flag bearer, they’re introduced, their family lineage is recounted, and each gives a speech explaining their heritage. Then, the judges briefly deliberate and one princess is crowned Queen. Almost immediately after Miss Scandinavia is crowned, it is time for the hex burning, a tradition that symbolizes ridding oneself of bad luck for the coming year. The newly crowned queen carries a life-size straw effigy that represents bad luck. The costumed Scandia Dancers carry torches toward a large steel urn where the effigy is lit on fire in dramatic style and ceremony. All of the attendees are handed small straw effigies wearing black cloth and tied with yarn, these are the “hexes”, and as each burns, bad luck is lifted. It is strangely refresh-
The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival is long lived and well known; the travel guides of Norway and Sweden have even written about it. The festival has brought world class performers from Scandinavia to our shore, including this year’s return of Harald Haugaard and Helene Blum. “They were here two years ago,” explains Janet Bowler, entrainment director for the festival, who grew up in a Norwegian community in Montana before moving to Astoria in 1976. “Everybody loved them; they are just dynamic. I offered them to come back anytime. They agreed to return this year, and then Harald won the equivalent of two Danish grammys. Now his career is zooming.” In addition to Haugaard and Blum’s quintet, don’t miss Seattle’s premiere Scandinavian band Hale Bill and The Bopps in its first appearance at the festival. The band plays originals and traditional Nordic music, and it includes a hardanger fiddle, the folk fiddle of Norway. On Sunday catch the only performance of the Halcyon Trio Oregon, including Emmy-Award-winning trumpeter Joan Haaland Paddock playing the lur, a Nordic brass instrument. The trio will perform music during Sunday’s nondenominational church service, and again at noon. Other great musicans will fill the air with music throughout the festival. Beyond the live music, Scandinavian dance troupes from around the Northwest will perform a variety of traditional circle and line dances. If you have tapping toes and are itching to dance, you’ll be pleased to know that all are welcome to participate in the Dancer’s Ball 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday. A public dance lesson will also be given by local dance legend Allan Goff. The entertainment doesn’t stop there. The Astor Street Opry Company will thrill you with live performances and skits all weekend – and white wedding cake. Early Saturday morning, athletes and novices alike can take part in “The Running of The Trolls,” a 5.75-mile run or a 1.5-mile walk
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Colors of the Scandinavian flags and their meanings
Finland White – represents snow and also peace and honesty Blue – represents lakes and sky and also vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance and justice
Sweden Yellow – a symbol of generosity Blue – vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance and justice
Denmark White – peace and honesty Red – hardiness, bravery, strength and valor
Iceland White – symbolizes the glaciers, and peace and honesty. Red – represents the fire in the volcanoes and hardiness, bravery, strength and valor. Blue - symbolizes the sea and vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverence and justice
to benefit the festival’s scholarship fund for local high school students. Register online or the morning of the race. A $25 registration fee includes a T-shirt and free weekend admission to the entire festival. Why trolls? They are a big part of Scandinavian mythology. “Whenever anything went wrong it was always blamed on the troll,” Loran Mathews says with a chuckle. “They cause a lot of mischief. If you misplaced your shoes, the troll was to blame.” All weekend, visitors can enjoy a full Viking encampment courtesy of “The Empire of Chivalry and Steel,” with sword fighting demonstrations, blacksmithing, loom weaving and more on the lawns of the fairgrounds. Vendors inside will include everything from imported clothing to incredibly accurate psychic rune readings, and a vast assortment of Scandinavian foods.
Speaking of the Food The food of the festival is a wild array of (seemingly unpronounceable to plain old American eyes) words such as “aebleskivers” and “pannukakku,” which, thanks to trade routes dating back to the Vikings are full of wonderful spices. Vendors and lodges offer a multitude of specialty foods and desserts such as lefse, and each day includes amazing buffets – after all the Smorgasbord is a Scandinavian invention. With all of this rich tradition it might seem only Scandinavians are welcome, but Janet Bowler is emphatic, “You don’t need to be Scandinavian. You don’t need to eat lutefisk, and you don’t need a costume. It is only $8 for all three days. Come as much as you like.”
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival 2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court Senior Court Chaperone Leila Collier
Leila Collier is married to Michael Collier and they reside in Warrenton. She is involved with the Warrenton Sunrise Rotary, Peace Lutheran Church, United Finnish Kaleva Brothers and Sisters Lodge #2. She enjoys reading, crafting, baking, volunteer work, music and time with family. Her heritage is Finnish.
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
Senior Miss Sweden Jessica Creager
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
Senior Miss Denmark Reanna Jackson
Senior Miss Norway Annik Fremstad
Senior Miss Finland Aimee Schacher
Reanna’s parents are Dan and Susan Jackson, her siblings are Devin and Wyatt, and her grandparents are Dave and Bev Hoofnagle, Beverly and the late Robert Jackson, and Betty Russell. Reanna attends Warrenton High School. She likes choir, reading Scandinavian dancing and is involved in church youth group.
Aimee’s parents are Michael and Melissa Schacher, her sisters are Ashley and Megan, and her grandparents are Chris and Thelma Rose and Anita and Mike Schacher. Aimee attends Astoria High School. She is involved in swim team and youth group. She is president of the French club and a volunteer at Clatsop Care Center.
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
Junior Miss Denmark Alexa Calvert
Junior Miss Norway Kelsey Phillips
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court Junior Court Chaperone Shellie O’ Connor
Jessica’s parents are Marie and Dave Gager. Her grandparents are Karin Creager, Morgan Howells, and Berit Rosen of Sweden. Jessica attends Astoria High School. She is involved Clatsop County FFA and is the vice president of AHS Key Club. She enjoys cooking and reading.
Shellie’s husband is Marc O’Connor. She has five grown children, and her sixth child, Maggie, still lives at home. She also has five grandchildren. She teaches kindergarten at Warrenton Grade School, plays flute in the North Coast Symphonic Band and attends the Christian Church of Warrenton. Her heritage is Finnish.
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Junior Court
Junior Miss Finland Olivia Esnard
Junior Miss Sweden Madison Yeager
Olivia’s parents are Sari and Matt Esnard. She has one brother, Lukas. Her grandparents are Soili and Olavi Nauha and Kathy and Adrian Esnard. She is involved in swimming and enjoys knitting, reading, drawing, writing books, and baking with Mummu.
Annik’s parents are Kristian and Jennifer Fremstad, her sibling is Fridtjob, and her grandparents are Fred and Helene Fremstad and Katherine and Clegg Rasmusson. Annik attends Astoria High School. She is involved in cross country, ballet, AHS dance team, and is the president of Key Club. She enjoys cooking and traveling.
Madison’s parents are Kenneth and Leann Yeager. She has one brother, Bryce. Her grandparents are Laurel Carlson and Tim and Linda Yeager. She enjoys dancing, horses, riding her bike and playing with her dog, Barney.
Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association offers thanks
Royal - $2,500-$4,999: Warrenton Fiber/Nygaard Logging
The purpose of the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is to preserve traditional Scandinavian culture and heritage through educational opportunities in areas of customs, language, food and arts and to educate the citizens of Clatsop County and surrounding areas about the culture and heritage of the Scandinavian countries. The association would like to thank the following for their contributions for 2013 and being members of the following clubs:
Viking - $500-$999: Clatsop Community Bank, Dave & Lorine Hoyer, Lektro Inc., Edith Henningsgaard Miller, George Siverson, Astoria Riverwalk Inn, Sons of Norway Nidaros Lodge #16, Pacific Power
Alexa’s parents are Henry and Ambara Calvert, her sibling is Kylee, her grandparents are Joann and Ardon Derie and Billy and Roxanne Calvert, and her great grandma Shirley Howarth and great grandpa Mark Youtsler. She enjoys soccer, reading and fishing.
Kelsey’s parents are Ryan and Misty Phillips. Her aunt is Faith Swanson, and her grandparents are Mike Phillips and the late Aini Phillips and the late George and Carolyn Severson. She enjoys playing with her dogs, cats and chickens.
2013 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Court
2012 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Senior Court
Crown Bearer Leo Matthews
Miss Scandinavia 2012 Meg Dowaliby
Leo’s parents are Greg and Saara Matthews, his siblings are Aleks and Stian, and his grandparents are Dick and Diane Matthews and Andy and Maija-Liisa Carlson. He enjoys fishing, outdoor activities, basketball, baseball and playing Xbox.
Meg was crowned Miss Scandinavia in 2012. She attended Warrenton High School, where she was involved with cross country, choir, and the student council. Her parents are Todd and Dixie Dowaliby, her three sisters are Kim, Kara and Mara, and her grandparents are Mike and Sally Dowaliby and Bill and Betty Cunningham.
Scandia - $1,000-$2,499: North Coast Fred Meyer
Nordic - $250-$499: Astor Street Opry Company, Columbia State Bank, Englund Marine, Finnish Brotherhood, Leland Vessel Asst., Wauna Federal Credit Union
Double J and the Boys.
Two young “Vikings.”
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souvienne, the Butterfly and the Irish Waltz as well as polkas, schottisches, waltzes and hambos. It will provide the music for the Queen’s Ball Friday.
HARALD HAUGAARD AND HELENE BLUM Fiddler Harald Haugaard and singer Helene Blum will perform together all three days with their quintet. Haugaard recently won the Danish Music Award for Best Instrumentalist and Best Folk Album of the Year. The festival was lucky to book Haugaard’s appearance before these awards were announced and Haugaard’s calendar went crazy. Blum’s compelling, crystal-clear voice enchants audiences far and wide.
ASTOR STREET OPRY COMPANY - “OLE AND LENA’S WEDDING” This audience-interactive, 45-minute show is about a traditional Scandinavian family and the wedding of their kids, Ole and Lena. The play is packed with Scandinavian humor – plus there’s the chance to eat white wedding cake!
ACÚSTICA WORLD MUSIC This Astorian musical group offers a fusion of cultural and linguistic music with a vintage twist. Vocalist Dolores Levine usually performs in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and English, but for the festival she has expanded her repertoire to include songs in Finnish.
elegant Swedish hambo, the Folkvoice band performs them all.
DOUBLE J AND THE BOYS “Lively and fun”gives a hint about this Long Beach (Wash.) Peninsula band and the variety of its music, which spans the world – including Sweden and Norway, but also Ireland, Texas and Venezuela. Catch them in the beer garden Friday and Saturday
THE OLSEN BROTHERS Vern Olsen leads the Shifty Sailors but also has a duo with his brother, Karl, of the legendary folk group The Brothers Four. Don’t miss this brief burst of entertainment from the crowd-pleasing duo.
SHIFTY SAILORS An all-male singing group from Whidbey Island, Wash., the Shifty Sailors want to help maritime communities understand their nautical history. This in-demand group will perform once on Saturday. Give them a listen at www.shiftysailors.net
NORDIC SPIRIT This band’s music includes tunes for polkas, waltzes, schottisches and other toe-tapping rhythms.
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Coreen Bergholm on accordion is the Squeezer and Ken Presthus, the Geezer, plays trombone and tuba. Catch this duo Saturday in the Exhibit Hall and Saturday afternoon in the Beer Garden.
“Leikarringen” means circle or round dance. This long dance tradition is rich with tunes and dance steps from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and even Estonia. Dances are generally fastpaced. Leikarringen has its musicians who perform on traditional instruments. Leikarringen is led by Christie Stilson and will perform several times on Saturday, June 22.
HALCYON TRIO OREGON
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THE SQUEEZER AND THE GEEZER
These talented music professionals will present classical music from Scandinavia at our festival. Listen for special music from the Halcyon Trio during the nondenominational church service on Sunday.
HALE BILL AND THE BOPPS From Puget Sound’s Nordic folk community, the band plays fiddles, nyckelharpa, Hardanger fiddle, octave fiddle and keyboards, with some vocals.
“SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA” The 29th season of this locally written play opens in July and runs through September at the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse. Catch cast members performing Olio acts in the beer garden.
ALLAN GOFF Allan Goff grew up in Astoria and returns as caller for the dance Saturday. Come for mini-lessons in polka, waltz, schottish and even the hambo.
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The fine, Scandinavian food choices set this festival apart. Festivalgoers can purchase complete meals in the exhibit hall or snack and dine on delicacies from the specialty booths in the arena. Here is a sampling of Scandinavian specialties available in the booths (the list is not complete – there are many booths offering Scandinavian foods. Be sure to explore and find your own favorites):
Open-faced sandwiches The Sons of Norway offer a variety of open-faced sandwiches. There are sandwiches topped with smoked sturgeon and others with rullepolse (spiced meat roll). Rullepolse is made from beef, lamb and pork rolled and sewn together, then cured in brine solution.
Riisipuuro (rice pudding with fruit soup)
Aebelskiver (Danish donuts) The Danish Society cooks aebelskiver at their booth. These Danish donuts are grilled in a griddle with round pockets (not in oil) and are served with a spoonful of jam and a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Frikadeller (Danish meatballs) with cabbage and bread The Danish Society provides almost a complete meal of a frikadeller (Danish meatball), made of ground beef and pork, with red cabbage and rye bread. Frikadeller is different from Swedish meatballs in that there’s no sour cream sauce.
Krummkakke (Norwegian rolled cakes) and Finnish tarts Krummkakke is a flat cookie rolled into a cone, and prune tarts are a puff pastry filled with prune compote and shaped into a star.
Lefse (norwegian flat bread) One of the most popular items at the festival is lefse from the Sons of Norway booth. The Sons make flour lefse in May and store it dried
The culinary specialty of the Finnish Brotherhood is its riisipuuro. The rice is cooked slowly with milk until it’s smooth and creamy, and it is topped with a scoop of fruit soup made from dried fruit and prunes.
Swedish pea soup The VASA Swedish Lodge sells traditional Swedish pea soup made from scratch. Robert Swenson says, “The secret ingredient to pea soup is lots of ham. We make 500 pounds of soup and use 50 pounds of yellow split peas, 40 pounds of ham, 13 pounds of carrots, six bunches of parsley and seasoning.”
Swedish pancakes These thin crepes are filled with strawberries or lingonberries and topped with whipped cream and are available with many other goodies at the Scandinavian Cafe booth.
BELOW: The Sons of Norway prepare lefse for the festival.
Running of the Trolls Join festivalgoers for a walk or run in the beautiful countryside. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association Scholarship Fund. When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22 Entry Fee: $25 includes Troll Run T-shirt (only guaranteed with early registration), entry button to festival, bottle of water and parking pass (good Saturday); or $20 (does not include T-shirt) Registration: Late registrations will be taken at the Festival Information Booth Friday, June 22, and during check-in. Race day check-in: 7 to 8 a.m. at Clatsop County Fairgrounds Building Entrance. Awards: Awards will be given to the overall top male, female and youth finisher in the 5.75-mile course. For more information, visit www.astoriascanfest.com or call 503-325-6084.
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MANZANITA — For trash art collectors who would like first pick of the work at the 15th annual Trash Art Show, tickets are on sale now for the special preview opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 5 at the Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. The show opens to the public the same night at 6:30 p.m. “We wanted to offer the local community and those who are collectors of trash art first choice of the work in this year’s show along with some tasty fun,” said co-organizer Lorraine Ortiz. “Trash art has become a local tradition and is now complemented by the new year-round trash art gallery at CARTM’s Refindery
SEASIDE — The Seaside Public Library will be invaded by the fantabulous Border Collie International performing canine team. The event is part of the summer reading program and is funded by the Friends of the Library. The team is made up of rescued Border Collies that play football, basketball, baseball and soccer. They also perform skits and are world-class frisbee dogs. The Border Collies have won 15 frisbee championships, and one of the dogs set the highest single Frisbee score recorded
re-sale store.” Tickets to the preview are $25 each and include wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and hors d’oeurves. Tickets are on sale now at the CARTM cashier in the new Refindery. Only 125 tickets are being sold and are selling quickly. CARTM is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday at 34995 Necarney City Road in Manzanita. The 15th annual Trash Art Show is the second annual coproduction and joint fundraiser for CARTM and Hoffman Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, July 5 and because of the holiday weekend, record crowds are expected. For more information call 503-368-7764.
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ucts has become easier in recent years with the opening of the River People Farmers Market in downtown Astoria. A project of North Coast Food Web, the River People Farmers Market will celebrate its third season by opening 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20. The market is located on the corner of 13th and Duane streets, in the parking lot of the Astoria Indoor Garden store. It will run through October. “Farmers markets are a great place for local farmers and food artisans to connect with customers and meet the growing demand for fresh, local food,” Kristin Frost Albrecht, North Coast Food Web executive director, said. “We serve as a business incubator for local small and beginning food producers, as well as a marketplace for more established producers.” The farmers market allows only food products, flowers and plant starts to be sold. Vendors are required to grow, raise, harvest and produce what they sell. This year’s prepared food vendors will offer locally made tamales and mid-eastern special-
Beach Books SEASIDE — Author Jonathan Evison will return to Beach Books 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20 with his new book. “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving” is a heart-felt tale of Ben Benjamin who was a stay-athome dad and now tragically isn’t. Without skills, he learns to be a caregiver to a disabled young man with whom he eventually takes on a road trip. There’s much sadness in this, but it is ultimately a book that will make you happy. Maybe that’s why Starbucks chose it as a “pick of the week.” Beach ties such as falafel. There will be live music each week by performers such as Philip Guzman, Brad Griswald, The Lazy Boys, The Coconuts and Ray Rahaila, among others. The market continues to be mostly volunteer-run, and it has a strong focus on community engagement. This season will feature weekly cooking demonstrations at the market, as well as the continuation of the popular Little Sprouts booth, a free kids activity area featuring different food-oriented projects each week; community booth space where local organizations can connect with community members about their work; and the increasingly popular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S.N.A.P – formerly called food stamps) Match program, this year funded by The Lemonade Project. “We wanted to make sure that healthy, local food was available to everyone in our community, regardless of their economic status,” says NCFW board member Merianne Myers, “and S.N.A.P. Match has been a great way to do it.” The program benefits shoppers who participate in S.N.A.P. and provides S.N.A.P. shoppers with matching funds, up to 10 dollars each
Books will toast Evison’s return with beer from the Seaside Brewing and “road food.” Be sure to also stop by the bookstore Saturday, June 22. Beach Books will be celebrating the start of summer with food, maybe a little wine and 20 percent discounts; many of the stores in Seaside’s historic downtown Gilbert District will do the same. Beach Books is located at 616 Broadway in Seaside. For more information, call 503-7383500 or visit www.beachbooks 37.com
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Five Minutes With... Acústica World Music Born and raised: Dolores Villareal-Levine is from Sacramento, Calif., and comes from a musical family. Dave Ambrose was born and grew up in northeast Pennsylvania and is the second son of a night club owner. Matt Crichton is from Portland and Astoria. John Orr is from Kalamazoo, Mich. Where do you live now? All Acústica band members are residents of Clatsop County. Many people that hear us for the first time are surprised we live here. To someone who has never heard you perform, how would you describe your band’s music? Acústica has a world, vintage sound. We perform crosscultural music in six languages (well, seven if you include English) and in a variety of rhythms. Our rhythms include boleros, tangos, lambadas, sambas, cha chas, bossa nova, waltzes, rumbas and more. It is an eclectic mix that works well together, is fun to play and can be enjoyed by all ages. Who plays what? Dave Ambrose plays upright bass, Matt Crichton plays a variety of Latin percussion like bongos and timbale. John Orr plays guitar and sings harmony. Dolores Villareal-Levine plays percussion such as the guido, claves and maracas and is lead, multi-lingual vocalist.
For more information visit www.acusticaworldmusic.com and look up Acústica on Facebook. What’s the story of the band’s name and how did the band get started? Dolores is the leader of the band, and she started forming ideas for it in December 2010, shortly after moving to Astoria on a full-time basis. When considering a unique band name, she wrote down on paper what she perceived the band would sound like and came up with Acústica (which means acoustic) because she felt the name captured her ideas – and it had a lyrical sound. The band started in January 2011. I hear you’re performing at the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival? Dolores attended the festival last year and was approached by the music director about Acústica performing in 2013. The stipulation for performing was that we needed to learn a handful of Scandinavian songs. Since Matt is Finnish, Dolores decided to select several Finnish songs to add to the existing repertoire of international songs. In preparation, Dolores took a Conversational Finnish class at Clatsop Community College, which proved to be a huge challenge. Many hours have been expended learning
Acústica World Music has added Finnish songs to its repertoire and acquired Scandinavian costumes – the group will perform for the first time at the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. – Submitted photo
and preparing – and gathering costumes – and we’re ready to make our debut at the Scan Fest. Acústica will perform these songs (and more!) in Finnish 3 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 21 on the main stage: “Villiruusu,” “Herrojen Kansaa Pellon Laidassa,” “Kolme,” and “Kuuleeko Eero.” As a local band, in what ways do you strive to support the community? Acústica supports the community by donating up to three performances every year for worthy local causes and fundraisers. Most recently we donated music to the CASA Fundraiser held at the Liberty Theater on April 19, and we will donate music for the Appelo Archive Center in Naselle, Wash., in August. The band also purchases nearly all its vintage outfits at local shops. Currently, Acústica is working with Dave Gager on its debut album at Bentrabbit Audio Productions in Astoria. Acústica is proactive in building strong relationships with local businesses and the community in the hope of uniting us all through music. Acústica appreciates all the venues that have hired them to perform – without a venue to perform, we would only be entertaining ourselves at home. What do you like about living at the coast? Dolores loves taking long walks on the beach, hiking trails, practicing yoga and capturing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest through her other love, photography. Dave enjoys the closeness of nature, fishing, mushrooming and the supportive arts community. John also enjoys hiking in the forest and does some hunting, and he relaxes by playing music, barbecuing and sipping on red wine. Matt is an avid hiker and loves the lush of the green forests in the area. He is known to take late night walks along the beach and generally enjoys being outdoors as much as possible. Five Minutes With offers a Q&A with an artist, musician, thespian or writer involved in the local art scene. If you are interested in being featured, contact Coast Weekend Editor Rebecca Sedlak at rsedlak@dailyastorian .com
Astoria Music Festival Festival continues into second week ASTORIA — The Astoria Music Festival continues into its second weekend Friday to Sunday, June 21 to 23. Astoria Music Festival Chamber Players, directed by Cary Lewis, will perform “Festival All-Stars” 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Liberty Theater. A musical zoo can be enjoyed by the whole family 11 a.m. Saturday at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center. Classics for Kids: Carnival of Animals will be narrated by Nancy Montgomery. Attendees are encouraged to wear an animal costume; prizes will
be awarded. Admission is free with a canned goods contribution, which will go toward the Clatsop County Food Bank. The Chamber Music Matinee 4 p.m. Saturday at the Liberty Theater will see Russian cellist Sergey Antonov, violinist Roy Malan and pianist Cary Lewis. Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. will celebrate the bicentennial of Verdi with rarely heard sacred music, Concert Fantasia on Themes from “Rigoletto,” and highlights from “Otello” with Metropolitan Opera stars Allan Glassman, RuthAnn
Swenson and Richard Zeller. Enjoy a free concert of vocal and instrumental chamber music noon Sunday at First Pres-byterian Church, 1103 Grand Ave. The concert will feature festival vocal apprentice artists. A matinee 4 p.m. Sunday at the Liberty Theater will feature Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “The New World,” Op. 95; Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D Minor, and Copland’s “A Lincoln Portrait” narrated by Oregon State Sen. Betsy Johnson. The Liberty Theater is located at 1203 Commercial St. The PAC is located at 588 16th St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www .astoriamusicfestival.org or call 503-325-9896.
The Adrift Hotel Tony Furtado, Stephanie Schneiderman LONG BEACH, Wash. — Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman will team up to play two nights in a row at the Adrift Hotel and Spa, located at 409 Sid Snyder Drive. The duo will perform 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20 and 9 p.m. Friday, June 21. Both veteran musicians, each with their own solo career and more than 20 solo albums between them, they rarely get a chance to perform these special duo shows outside their hometown of Portland. Furtado is an indie record label’s dream artist. He has lived primarily on the road for the last two decades. He is gregarious, engaging and entertaining, on and off the stage. He’s been called a genius on the banjo and slide guitar, and his own creative interpretation-hybrid of Americana and indie folk and rock is engaging and captivating. Often compared to Ry Cooder in style, he comes off more as a Paul Simon in this latest album as he guides his attention to detail and proclivity for traditional music into the pop framework. From
his start, Furtado has gone on to record and produce albums for Dualtone, What Are Records and Funzalo Records. And now, with his latest release, “Live at Mississippi Studios,” he lets it all shine with his deftly talented band. For more information on Furtado, visit www.tonyfurtado .com Trying to pin down Schneiderman to any one genre, talent or discipline is next to impossible. One thing is clear however – whether pursuing her prolific work as a solo artist, as member of the all-star roots-pop act Dirty Martini, stepping on the stage in the musical “The Full Monty” or producing a wildly successful humanitarian concert series for refugees in Uganda, Schneiderman is hands down one of most diversely talented artists the Northwest has to offer. She follows up her 2011 album “Rubber Teardrop” with an acoustic CD release, “Live at the Old Church.” It’s a departure from her most recent work with electronic producer Keith Schreiner, with Schneiderman
Stephanie Schneiderman. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Concert 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20 9 p.m. Friday, June 21 Adrift Hotel and Spa 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. 360-642-2311 No cover stripping away the layers, undressing her songs, and bringing them back to their organic nature. Playing piano and guitar, her latest offering satisfies fans with the simplicity of showcasing her songs and voice in their naked and raw form. For more information on Schneiderman, visit www.stephanie schneiderman.com
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Current opening for a Log Truck Driver. MUST BE EXPERIENCED! Fulltime employment position open NOW!! Medical/Dental benefits and 401k available after probationary period. To complete an application please apply Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or mail/fax your resume to: Jerry DeBriae Logging Co., Inc. P.O. Box 182 45 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, WA. 98612 Phone: (360)795-3309 Fax: (360)795-3847 NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE! EVERYTHING is coming up results when you use a Classified Ad!
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70 Help Wanted Bistro Restaurant Re-Opening July 2013. Come join our team as we prepare for our 27th year of service. Accepting applications for all positions. Please send resume or application to PO Box 972, Cannon Beach, 97110, or email to mdueber@msn.com or call (503)436-1884 and leave message. CLASSIFIED ADS work hard for you. Try one today!
Child and Family Supervisor Seeking FT supervisory position for the outpatient child and family team with Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare. Duties include staffing cases, work closely with community partners to provide quality care for children within our community. Requires QMHP, licensure preferred, computer and writing skills (Spanish speaking a plus). Requires valid DL, pass background check. Exceptional benefits include Medical/Dental/Retirement/Life. Salary DOE. Send resume, cover letter and references to Pam Dean, CBH, 2120 Exchange St, Suite 301, Astoria, OR, 97103, fax 503-325-8483 or email to pamd@clatsopbh.org. EOE.
HVAC P&L Johnson Mechanical has openings for apprentice and experienced, career oriented, and self-motivated professionals. If you are ready to work in a fastgrowing, well-established company with mature, stable, positive people like yourself, we'd like to hear from you. wages-doe, benefits. Drug free work place and clean driving record. Resumes to: pljmech@pljmech.com Job Description: KLEAN Treatment Program is seeking a Full time counselor to provide IOP services to clients in its beautiful Astoria, Oregon office. Accepting all applications with an Oregon CADC II or III, (Masters level Health professional preferred) , with qualified chemical dependency coursework. Wage scale is based on experience and certification. Responsibilities include individual, group, and family counseling, clinical assessments, treatment planning, documentation of clinical activities, and communication with program staff and referents. Candidate must have substantive knowledge of chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and trauma-informed treatment and work from a strength-based, clientcentered approach. Candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team. To apply, please submit your resume and letter of interest to Mlangston@kleancenter.com Wanting extra income? I'll show you how. FT or PT (503)738-3839 or (503)440-0675
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Vinarterta The Mouth offers a taste of Iceland in honor of the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
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Like many of you, each year I look forward to attending the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. It’s partly that I like to get in touch with my Icelandic and Finnish roots and partly to remember the many years I attended the festival as a kid in a hot, itchy wool costume. But to be honest, it’s mainly because of the delicious and exotic foods I only get to eat once a year. For whatever reason, the Icelandic population in Clatsop County has shrunk over the last few decades. There was once an Icelandic club that hosted a booth at the festival, and they prepared such delicacies as vinarterta, Kleinur (cardamom donuts), and smoked salmon on rye bread. Sadly,
‘Vienna cake.’ the booth at the festival is gone. But luckily the recipes survive. I’m happy to share my recipe for vinarterta with you. Vinarterta literally means “Vienna Cake.” In some parts of Iceland, it is also known as “striped lady” cake. It is traditionally prepared with prune filling, but it can also be prepared with rhubarb sauce, if you’re not partial to prunes. It is a little work to prepare it, but the results are well worth it. I hope you’ll enjoy this forgotten festival favorite as much as I do. Gangi þér vel and verði þér að góðu! (Good luck and bon appetit!)
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Directions Vinarterta is a seven-layered torte.
Ingredients Yield: One 8-inch by 8-inch square cake
Vinarterta literally means
mouth
The Cake 4 cups of all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ground cardamom 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon whole milk The Filling 2 pounds pitted prunes 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1. Prepare the cake dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom. In a separate bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and well incorporated. With the machine running, add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. 2. Mix dry and wet together: Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix for one minute. Add the milk and mix for one minute. Add the remaining half of the flour mixture and mix until dough is smooth. Note that this is not a runny cake batter, but a dough similar in consistency to rolled sugar cookies. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours, to make the dough easier to work with. 3. Make the filling: Combine prunes and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil,
reduce the heat to low, and continue to simmer, uncovered, until prunes are tender, about 15 minutes. Strain, reserving the cooking liquid in a bowl. Give prunes a rough chop in a food processor, and return them to the original saucepan with the reserved cooking liquid and the granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla, salt, lemon juice and cardamom. Let cool until the mixture is room temperature. 4. Prepare and bake the cake layers: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Divide the dough into seven equal pieces and turn out onto a floured surface. Roll each piece into a roughly 9-inch square, and cut into an 8-inch square using the bottom of an 8-inch cake pan as your guide. Place two dough squares on a cookie sheet, and bake until the edges are golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer each dough square to a wire rack, and let cool. Repeat
with remaining six dough squares. Note: This same recipe and procedure would also work with a 9-inch round cake pan. 5. Assemble the vinarterta: Spread about 3/4 cup prune filling evenly onto one cake square (I usually use the least attractive of my squares as the bottom, and save the prettiest one for the top). Top with another square, and continue in this fashion until all 7 layers have been assembled (do not put any filling on top layer). Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let stand, at room temperature, for at least three days before cutting, to allow layers to settle and flavors to emerge. 6. Enjoy! Cut the vinarterta into quarters, then horizontally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, and a dollop of whipped cream. This dessert can be enjoyed for up to three months, if kept tightly wrapped in plastic and kept at room temperature.
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composer Scott Cossu will return to the Pioneer Church – along with John Croarkin on bassflute, sax and harmonica – for an intimate and lively concert 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Expect original tunes and jazz, with classical and ethnic influences. This will be a fundraising concert for the Pioneer Community Association.
Tickets cost $12.50 in advance at the Bank of the Pacific, 56 Main St. in Cathlamet, Wash., and $15 at the door. The Pioneer Church is located at 128 Columbia St.
Scott Cossu. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
TILLAMOOK — The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts and the Oregon Council for the Arts are pleased to present “It’s Broadway, Baby! – 100 Years of Musical Theater.” 100 years ago on 42nd Street in Manhattan, the American Theater opened for business. It was the first of many theaters to open on what would become Broadway. Beginning with the early years of Tin Pan Alley, this
revue for the entire family takes you through some of the most memorable music Broadway has offered over the last century. “It’s Broadway, Baby!” is staged by Joni Sauer-Folger and produced by Val Braun, with musical direction by Diane Nelson and choreography by Sarah Absher. This musical revue fundraiser will run 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21, 22, 28 and 29
The cast of "It's Broadway, Baby!" – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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