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Astor Street Opry Company

Seaside Public Library

Auditions for New Works Festival

Gov. Barbara Roberts presents memoir

ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company will hold auditions at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 10 and 11, for the winners of the third annual script writing contest for One Acts and Monologues. Rehearsals begin at the first of the year. The pieces will be performed the first three weeks during the 2013 New Works Festival. Entries included comedy, drama or anything in between

SEASIDE — The Friends of the public life as an advocate for the Seaside Library will host former rights of children with disabiligovernor Barbara Roberts Fri- ties. She documents her expanding political career day, Nov. 30, as from school board she reads from her member to legislamemoir, “Up the tor to secretary of Capitol Steps.” state and governor. The event starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 Roberts reveals the 7 p.m. and will be Seaside Public Library warmth and humor held in the Com1131 Broadway, Seaside that show the real munity Room, person behind the with book sales 503-738-6742 and signings pre- www.seasidelibrary.org • Free politician. Only the third sented by Beach published autobiography by an Books. “Up the Capitol Steps” is a American woman head of state, personal and political memoir “Up the Capitol Steps” is a sigby Oregon’s first and only nificant contribution to Oregon woman governor. Roberts offers history, the history of women in a behind-the-scenes glimpse of politics and the history of a woman’s life in politics and women governors. Seaside Public Library is at aims to demystify leadership by telling the story of her own un- 1131 Broadway. For more information, call 503-738-6742 or likely rise to power. The mother of an autistic visit www.seasidelibrary.org and child before the advent of special www.facebook.com/seasidepubli education, Roberts began her clibrary

and were chosen by a selected panel, judged for writing skills, perceptiveness and entertaining qualities suitable for family audiences There are parts for females and males ages 18 and older. No experience is necessary. For more information, call Anne MacGregor at 503-338-3826. The Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse is at 129 W. Bond St. For more, log on to www.astor streetoprycompany.com

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Christmas play adds warmth to winter KNAPPA — Knappa Schools presents “The Match Girl’s Gift: A Christmas Story,” by Laurie Brooks. Performances are at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 m at the Knappa High School Little Theater, 41535 Old U.S. Highway 30. This adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s “Little Match Girl” is the story of a little girl out in the freezing cold on Christmas Eve who doesn’t want to return to her cruel master. Her deceased Gran comes back and gives her three wishes, which she takes to go into the Grand House where she changes people’s lives and finds her purpose. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for those younger than 5 and older than 55.

Barbara Roberts Author Appearance

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

BY COAST WEEKEND EDITOR REBECCA SEDLAK • rsedlak@dailyastorian.com

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My first stormy season: wind, power and friendship

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It gets stormy at the coast – as the storm of Nov. 18 and 19 proved. The National Weather Service recorded a gust of 101 miles per hour at the Astoria Bridge. I’ve lived in Oregon most of my life, so I can deal with rain. (I’ve also biked my share through soggy autumns, winters and springs in Eugene at the University of Oregon.) But I didn’t know how stormy it could get in Oregon until I moved to Astoria. I welcomed the first storm this October by driving with a friend to the South Jetty at Fort Stevens State Park, and – equipped with raincoat, rain boots and rain pants – experienced the howling wind, biting rain and crashing waves firsthand. Our most recent storm I managed to evade pretty well. Some friends and I had rented a beach house Nov. 16 to 18 in Manzanita. It rained a little, but the hot tub softened the blow to our mini-vacation. Saturday I even spent a few hours warding off the drizzle by exploring shops along Laneda Av-

enue. (If you haven’t stepped into Syzygy or Unfurl Clothing, I encourage you to make a visit. Both shops are in the same building and offer an assortment of interesting clothes, cute jewelry and great gift ideas for the holiday season.) We left Manzanita late Sunday morning, and we narrowly missed getting stuck on Highway 101. If we had stayed a few hours later or spent another night, the storm would have blocked our path. By Sunday evening the wind was lashing rain against the windows of my

apartment. The storm made for an outof-the-ordinary Monday at work: Not sure if you heard, but The Daily Astorian’s building lost power mid-morning. We hooked up a gas-powered generator to a sole computer and had to scrounge around for lanterns and flashlights. Thankfully, my apartment, only a few blocks away, maintained power all day. Storms can be disruptive and dangerous, but they also can bring people together. I hosted a friend for a few hours so he

could charge some electronics. Then we went to his house to appreciate a toasty wood fire with his roommate. And even after the power came back, we kept the lights off. Seated around the merrily burning fire, we lit candles and played a board game. A pretty good ending to a storm, if you ask me.

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Coastal Life

BY DAVID CAMPICHE

An aesthetic-packed vacation – close to home

Rain has returned with quiet and insistent aplomb. After nearly three months without the wet stuff, mushroom picking is scanty at best. What to do with free time, that rare and illuminating commodity? As life would have it, friends called from Seattle and invited us to see “All Premiere,” a world premiere of four ballets performed on the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s stage at the Seattle Center. Three of the works were by dancer-choreographers in the company, and the fourth was commissioned by PNB from internationally acclaimed Mark Morris. We jumped at the chance. Seattle-native Morris lived up to his reputation as an avant garde choreographer and director. Avant garde has come to suggest the new and unexpected. We weren’t let down, not for a second. The stage was flooded with huge blocks of color cast from overhead lighting that reminded me of the paintings of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko. Pastel colors set a mood. The dancers were classically trained, but the moves remained abstract in nature. You can’t camouflage years of dedication – pain and fatigue – that simply comes with being one of the most dedicated of athletes. The cast danced across the stage looking free as song birds, and the moves appeared effortless, even though everyone in the auditorium knew better. Conditioning is agonizing. The dancers seemed to draw a circle around life’s meaning, leaving the audience to ponder the significance of art and performance. Ultimately there are no defining answers, and perhaps that is the point, both in that brilliant lighter-than-air display of grace and dance, and in Morris’s tight-lipped interpretation of his art form. And that is one of the pleasures of art: letting us decide! The next morning we traveled across town to the Seattle Center complex to confront more art, this time the glass work of Dale Chihuly, the great

Renaissance master of the 20th century. Color spangles were everywhere – there is no denying the obvious: The man loves color. Whether through his brilliant blown glass or his impassioned painting, color and collaboration ignite and transfix the delighted audience. Where Chihuly goes, doors open. Perhaps glass blowers (or glass blowing institutions) are different in grasping opportunity. The artisans seem invigorated by talent. They appear not to be intimidated by competition. Indeed, they welcome talent. And there is no talent larger than Dale Chihuly. You can visit one of the most enticing art exhibits in the world in our own Seattle, his birthplace; the 4,500 square-feet of magic will thrill. In a three-hour drive from Rain City, you can buy a ticket and walk at your leisure through what I define as a jungle of glass and sculpture. The exhibit remains a light-infused tangle of artistic enlightenment. Here, the environment explodes with primary color: red, blue, yellow, and then a million hues that follow. Those thousands of pieces of large and small blown glass empowered me, left me spellbound. This was a Tinker Bell moment, a landscape touched by the wand of color, transparency and form, and always, light, light and more light. Chihuly waves his wand, and his team of artisans – Chihuly is blind in one eye and no longer blows glass – create magic in the 2,000-degree kilns. Art hangs from ceilings, fills ground floor landscapes, spills from wooden boats and other ingenious props, and finally buds from expansive gardens into Rousseau-like grandeur, this time with glass rather than strange curious-faced animals, which was Henri (Le Douanier) Rousseau’s schtick. Later that same afternoon we took the ferry into Bremerton, Wash., and drove down the Kitsap Peninsula to overnight with fellow innkeepers

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Fog floods the soft landscape this November morning at the dock at the Wilcox house. – LAURIE ANDERSON FOR COAST WEEKEND

The Wilcox House at dawn. – LAURIE ANDERSON FOR COAST WEEKEND

Phillip and Cecelia Hughes at the Wilcox House, a 1930s architectural masterpiece of a home built in a copse of ancient cedar along a waterfront upholstered by nothing but nature. Cecelia is a fine cook, and both breakfast and dinner were culinary triumphs. With a fine wine list and startlingly reasonable prices, we were in heaven. The lodging, once trumpeted by such stars as Clark Gable, offers comfort and solitude for the distinguished traveler.

With the window ajar, natural night sounds transformed sleepy consciousness into a winter’s dream world. The next morning was shrouded in a seductive fog. And then the sun rose. Landscape blossomed like a rose. I felt happy all over. Then we drove home to an election night fandango. It felt good to nestle into our own house. Later, I reflected on our short vacation. We are surrounded by such riches, and so close to home.

Stepping Out

Friday, Nov. 30

Brian O’Connor 6 to 9 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.

“Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Humor” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., S.E., Ilwaco, Wash., http://peninsula-players.com, $5. Opening night is family night, with discounted ticket prices and extras for the whole family. Three one-act plays feature holiday comedy.

Basin Street NW 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury, Chuck Wilder and Todd Pederson play mainstream jazz classics.

“Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas” 7:30 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-5239, www.willapaplayers.org, $10. For this opening night gala, tickets are available by phone or from any Raymond Kiwanis member. The play is by Laurie Brooks and directed by LaRayne Watts.

Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. All are welcome to play, sing or just listen.

THEATER

“Scrooge The Musical” 8 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 or $23. Based on Charles Dickens’“A Christmas Carol,” this musical version takes us through three fantastic dreams, each with a particular tour guide, ending where the true meaning of Christmas awakens Ebenezer Scrooge from his soulless existence.

Saturday, Dec. 1 “Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Humor” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., S.E., Ilwaco, Wash., http://peninsula-players.com, $10. “The Match Girl’s Gift: A Christmas Story” 7 p.m., Knappa High School Little Theater, 41535 Old U.S. Highway 30, Knappa, $7 for adults, $6 younger than 5 and older than 55. An adaptation of “The Little Match Girl,” this holiday play features a little girl in the freezing cold of Christmas Eve, who uses three wishes to change the lives of those around her. “Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas” 7:30 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., Raymond, Wash., www.willapaplayers.org, $10. “Scrooge The Musical” 8 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 or $23.

Sunday, Dec. 2 “Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Humor” 2 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., S.E., Ilwaco, Wash., http://peninsula-players.com, $10. “The Match Girl’s Gift: A Christmas Story” 3 p.m., Knappa High School Little Theater, 41535 Old U.S. Highway 30, Knappa, $7 for adults, $6 younger than 5 and older than 55.

Thursday, Dec. 6 “Scrooged in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $8 to $15. Loosely based on “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, “Scrooged in Astoria” is a melodramatic adaptation featuring “Shanghaied in Astoria” characters, with the Ghosts of the Past, “Presents” and “What is Yet To Be” helping the miserly Max Krooke Jr. learn the errors of his ways.

MUSIC Thursday, Nov. 29 Dallas Williams 6 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover. Dallas Williams plays folk and Americana.

Salty Dogs 9 p.m. to midnight, Sam’s Seaside Cafe, 104 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-1725, no cover. Salty Dogs play a mix of folk, blues, classic rock and fun oldies.

Friday, Nov. 30 Bill Hayes 5 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Cookie Company, 239 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361129. Bill Hayes plays acoustic rock, folk and bluegrass. Robert and Mike 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975, www.wetdogcafe.com, no cover. Robert and Mike play bluegrass. 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. 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. Peter Rodocker and So It Is 7 to 9 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. Peter Rodocker plays eclectic pop and rock with banjo, mandolin and accordion. Drawing on rock, pop, indie and traditional Irish influences among many others, his sound is both foreign and familiar.

Alena 8 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, no cover. Alena plays classic country.

Sunday, Dec. 2 David Drury 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury plays jazz guitar. All That Jazz 2 to 4 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975, www.wetdogcafe.com, free. Donations will benefit the band's Astoria High School music scholarship. 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 Thomasian Trio with Maggie Kitson 7 p.m., Moody’s Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054, no cover. The Thomasian Trio plays jazz, blues and classic rock. Alexa Wiley and the Wilderness 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com, no cover. Alexa Wiley and her band play jazzy, rocking folk originals, often about the people and places of the Northwest.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 Burger and Blues Night 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-2545, no cover. Richard T. plays the blues. Brian O’Connor 6 to 9 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, Dec. 5 The Coconuts 6 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover. Bill Hayes, Dave Quinton and Gary Keiski are the Coconuts, playing classic swing and jazz, country, bluegrass and folk.

Thursday, Dec. 6

Lynique Oveson 8 p.m., Big O Saloon, 89523 Oregon Highway 202, Astoria, 503-325-8270, no cover, ages 21 and older. Lynique Oveson plays acoustic alternative country.

Dallas Williams 6 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Brian O’Connor 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover.

Bill Hayes 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975, www.wetdogcafe.com, no cover. Bill Hayes plays acoustic rock, folk and bluegrass. 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, improvisational, contemporary and contemplative originals on piano. Tom Trudell 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.

Basin Street NW 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. Salty Dogs 9 p.m. to midnight, Sam’s Seaside Cafe, 104 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-1725, no cover.

Melissa Linder 7 to 9 p.m., Moody’s Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054, no cover. Melissa Linder sings a soulful mix of jazz, blues, country and rock and roll.

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Stepping Out HOLIDAY EVENTS

Friday, Nov. 30

Community Tree Lighting 6 p.m., Ocean Park Eagles Lodge, 1409 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash. Includes Santa’s workshop and pictures with Santa at the Ocean Park Fire Station at 26110 Ridge Ave.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Photos with Pirate Santa 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., Queen La De Da’s Art Castle, 139 Howerton Way, Ilwaco, Wash. Pirate Santa and his mermaid elf helper will be available for photos and general fun. The evening session includes ice sculpting and carving by Joshua Blewett and Sara Rusetta. Haystack Holidays: Old Fashioned Dickens Christmas Tea 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, 503-436-2623, free. Come to the beautifully decorated library, with Victorian costumed serving ladies, to visit, admire the decorations and sample the home-baked Christmas goodies, tea and coffee. Holiday Open House Noon to 4 p.m., Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4, Skamokawa, Wash. The Friends of Skamokawa will hold an open house, which will be decorated for the holidays and have local gifts available for purchase. Refreshments will be served, and musicians will entertain. Gingerbread Tea 1 to 4 p.m., Butterfield Cottage at the Seaside Museum, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, 503738-7065, $5 adults, $3 children 12 and younger. The Seaside Museum and Historical Society presents its annual Gingerbread Tea. Enjoy hot tea and tasty gingerbread. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the museum up to the time of the drawing, Dec. 15, for $1 per ticket or eight tickets for $5. “The Nutcracker” 2 and 7:30 p.m. (two shows), Astoria High School Auditorium, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-861-1971, $15 adults, $10 seniors and students 12 and younger, $30 and $50 reserved seating. The annual gala holiday production of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet features professional guest artists, more than 100 local dancers, and a live orchestra of more than 50 members. Haystack Holidays: Lamplighting Ceremony 4 p.m., Sandpiper Square, 170 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623, free. Light up the holidays with old-fashioned joy at this annual event, which also includes homemade treats and refreshments after the ceremony. Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree 5 p.m., Port of Ilwaco, Wash. The “Christmas Tree” made of stacked and tied crab pots will be lit. The lighting will be followed by a parade of decorated, lighted fishing, charter and pleasure boats from the Port of Ilwaco to Cape Disappointment at 6 p.m., weather permitting.

Sunday, Dec. 2 Holiday Open House Noon to 4 p.m., Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4, Skamokawa, Wash. “The Nutcracker” 2 p.m., Astoria High School Auditorium, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-861-1971, $15 adults, $10 seniors and students 12 and younger, $30 and $50 reserved seating.

MARKETS Includes flea markets, auctions and holiday bazaars. For non-bazaar holiday events, see Holiday Events.

Friday, Nov. 30

Long Beach Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, 360-777-8898, www.longbeachgrange.org/Weekend-Market2.html, free admission, vendors $10 per table

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per day. Featuring a variety of products such as farm-fresh eggs, home-baked goods, handcrafted items, goat cheese and goat milk soaps, Avon products, woodcrafts, pure honey, unbleached walnuts, hazelnuts, gift items, art, jewelry and more. Kitchen has food available.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Hope For the Holidays Christmas Bazaar 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Raymond High School Commons, 1016 Commercial St., Raymond, Wash. The Raymond High School Relay For Life team is hosting the fourth annual bazaar which gives shoppers a chance to do holiday shopping and give back to Relay For Life to fight cancer. Alternative Gift Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. This holiday bazaar provides a different direction in meaningful holiday giving. Shoppers make a contribution to a number of local nonprofits or worldwide projects in the name of someone on their gift list. Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church, 10th and A streets, Nehalem. The church’s annual Christmas bazaar offers handmade gifts and crafts, a bakery and candy table and a kids’ shopping area with reasonably priced gifts. Don’t miss the chowder lunch. Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., White Clover Grange, 36585 Oregon Highway 53 at Mohler, Nehalem. Head out to White Clover Grange, landmarked by a humorous cow sculpture, for a holiday bazaar that emphasizes locally-produced food items. There will be raffles for a Christmas quilt and a leg of lamb. Ilwaco Christmas Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Time Enough Books, 157 Howerton Way, Ilwaco, Wash. Shop for all your holiday gift needs from an assortment of jewelry, holiday decor, glass art, apparel, wood crafts, soaps and more. Long Beach Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, 360-777-8898, www.longbeachgrange.org/Weekend-Market2.html, free admission, vendors $10 per table per day.

EVENTS Thursday, Nov. 29 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. Ales & Ideas: Calendrics 7 p.m. , Fort George Lovell Building, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-338-2335, ncook@clatsopcc.edu, (Nancy Cook), www.clatsopcc.edu, free. Clatsop Community College math instructor Rich Beveridge will address the ancient and intriguing mathematics of calendar making, including important information about the Mayan prediction of the impending end of the world.

Friday, Nov. 30 Friday Night Mixer 5 to 7 p.m., Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St, Astoria, 503-468-0620, free. Enjoy a social hour at the gallery, with lovely art and lively conversation, plus beverages provided by Astoria Coffeehouse. Barbara Roberts Author Appearance 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. Former Gov. Barbara Roberts will present her memoir, “Up the Capitol Steps,” about her rise through the political ranks to the position of Oregon’s governor. Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, $2 per person per game.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Denise McFadden Artist’s Reception 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fairweather House and Garden, 612 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-8899. Watercolor artist Denise Joy McFadden from Vancouver, Wash. will be featured at this open house preceding the evening Art Walk. Art Walk Open House 2 to 5 p.m., Trail’s End Art Association Art Center, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-717-9458, www.trailsendart.org. Artworks in all mediums by local artists will be offered at an open house preceding the evening Art Walk. The featured show is “A Celebration of Sally Bailey’s Life & Art,” a retrospective of her works. Kathy Kanas and Tom McCallum Artists’ Reception 5 to 7 p.m., Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City, 503-377-9620, www.baycityartscenter.org. The December Artists of the Month are Kathy Kanas, who will show woven basket art, and Tom McCallum, who became an artist as a way to unwind after his work as a private investigator. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Seaside’s First Saturday Art Walk 5 to 7 p.m., galleries and businesses in Seaside. Check out new artworks, join your friends and meet artists while enjoying refreshments and live music. “Retro” Opening 6 to 8 p.m., RiverSea Gallery, 1160 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-1270, http://riverseagallery.com. The reception will open a retrospective exhibit by Jack Guyot before he moves back to Seattle. Includes refreshments and world music by Acústica. Mug Club Day/Beard Contest Results 7 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com. This is the culmination of the No Shave November beard growing contest, with fabulous prizes. Contestants must be present to win. Everyone in attendance receives one vote. Additional votes may be purchased for $1. Money will be donated to Locks of Love. Event includes entertainment and consolation prizes and lots of awkward facial hair.

Sunday, Dec. 2 Community Day at the Museum 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-3252323, www.crmm.org, free, donations for food bank requested. The annual community day at the museum includes free admission, various family activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at 2 p.m. the presentation of a new flag by the Chinook Nation for the museum’s flagpole, outside on the plaza. Didgeridoo Reiki Healing Circle 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., RiversZen Yoga, 399 31st St., Astoria, 503-440-3554, http://RiversZenYoga.com, free, for ages 18 and older. Join Thom Dickerson for a tonal meditation, starting with a short informational presentation followed by a guided meditation featuring the spiritual vibrations of the didgeridoo, painting tonal pictures of reiki symbols. Labyrinth Walk 3 to 6 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church Hall, 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria, 503-325-6580, free.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 PageTurners Book Discussion 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Park Timberland Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360665-4184, www.TRL.org, free, for adults. Join in a discussion of “Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival,” by Velma Wallis.

Thursday, Dec. 6 Trivia Tournament 5:30 to 7 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.astorialibrary.org. Teams compete for universal admiration each first Thursday of the month. Difficulty level appropriate for adults. Rules include no devices, smart phones, computers, etc. Check with the library for tournament source books and this month’s theme. Includes refreshments.

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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. Science on Tap 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Tap Room, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org, free. U.S. Coast Guardsmen MST2 Mike Rushane and MST1 Mike Mueller will speak about oil forensics, oil spill and pollution cleanup, and how oil spills and their sources can be identified. The World of Haystack Rock 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, free. Laura Todd, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will present “Western Snowy Plover Recovery: An Oregon Story of Collaboration and Success.”

YOUTH EVENTS Saturday, Dec. 1 Kids Christmas Craft Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Raymond High School, 1016 Commercial St., Raymond, Wash., 360-5896043, angelp@raymond.k12.wa.us (Angel Paull), $10 per child, for students ages preschool through sixth grade. Craft Day provides a safe, supervised environment where your kids will do all kinds of fun Christmas crafts while hanging out with their friends for a few hours. A snack will be provided. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life Team RHS. Swim and Movie 5 to 9 p.m., Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7383311, www.sunsetempire.com, $2 with resident’s card, $4 for nonresidents. There will be no regular open swim this evening, but kids can enjoy this special swim plus a movie.

Monday, Dec. 3 Day-Off Camp 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $25 with resident’s card, $37.50 for nonresidents, for ages 5 through 12. Many structured activities for kids, including swimming. Free Open Swim 1 to 3:15 p.m., Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, free, sponsored by Seaside Kids Inc.

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Also, potholders can be woven on two table looms. Both activities are suitable for all ages, including young children. Fernhill Glass at 1450 Exchange St. will hold an ornament glass blowing session at a discounted price of $30 for 15 to 20 minutes. Call Cris and Claude Kurtz at 503-325-3448 or 503-421-4004. Vintage Hardware, 380 14th St., will offer vintage assemblages. Call Paul Tuter or Becky Johnson at 503-325-1313. Studio 11 at 453A 11th St. offers the opportunity to make a holiday art card, with monotype artist Manda Beckett; call 503753-6938. Or you can create a beautiful glass tile with kilnformed glass artist Jamie Boyd; call 503-791-9435.

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Investigators to speak about oil spill response Auditions announced for plays and musical revue ASTORIA — When former Navy Lib- serves as a pollution responder with erty Ship Davy Crockett began leak- Sector Columbia River. ing oil on the Columbia River, Mueller started his Coast Guard response efforts began immediately to career in 1998 and is now in the Incicontain oil dent Manageand stabilize ment Division the vessel. with Sector Oil, oily Columbia water and River. contaminated Science on 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 water from the Tap, in partFort George Lovell Tap Room vessel’s holds nership with and tanks Fort George 426 14th St., Astoria were collected Brewery, is a 503-325-2323 t h ro u g h o u t Columbia www.crmm.org the cleanup River MarFree effort and itime Mutaken off-site seum program for analysis and proper disposal. introducing maritime science, history Join the Columbia River Maritime and technology in an informal setting. Museum for the next Science on Tap – The program is free and open to the OSI: Oil Spill Investigators – at 7 public and minors are allowed with an p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 as USCG adult. MST2 Mike Rushane and MST1 Doors open at 6 p.m. and the presMike Mueller give an overview about entation begins at 7 p.m. at Fort oil forensics, oil spill and pollution George Brewery’s- Lovell Building at cleanup, and how methods such as 14th and Duane streets. Seasonal beers fingerprinting are used to identify oil will be on tap, and other beverages spills and their source. and food will be available for purRushane has been with the U.S. chase. For more information, call the Coast Guard since 2006 and now museum at 503-325-2323.

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TILLAMOOK — The Tillam- and “The 75th,” by Israel ook Association for the Per- Horovitz. The auforming Arts ditions will (TAPA) anbe held at nounces auTi l l am o o k ditions for U n i t ed two one-act Two one-act plays M et h o d i s t plays, featurRoles available for one man Church, ing two acand one woman, 3808 12th tors in each. ages 50 and older, St., from 2 There are in each play to 4 p.m. roles for one Auditions: 2 to 4 p.m. S at u r d ay s man and one Saturdays and Sundays, and Sunwoman, ages Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16 days, Dec. 50 and older, 8, 9, 15 and in each play. Auditions to be held at Tillamook 16. T h e United Methodist Church Audition plays are “I 3808 12th St. materials can Can’t Rebe picked up member Anything,” by Arthur Miller, at the Tillamook County Li-

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brary, 1716 Third St. Rehearsals begin in January and performances will be held Feb. 22, 23 and 24, and March 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9. TAPA is also seeking at least 10 vocalists (five men and five women minimum) of varying ages who move well to perform some of the most memorable music from the Broadway stage. Auditions will be held in the choir room at Tillamook United Methodist Church, at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9. Music rehearsals begin in January with performances in June. For more information, visit www.tillamooktheater .com

Queen La De Da’s Art Castle Arrr you ready for Pirate Santa? Photos and fun in Long Beach ILWACO, Wash. — Yo ho ho! Pirate Santa and his mermaid elf are coming to Queen La De Da’s Art Castle at 139 Howerton Way. Come by for photos and fun. Santa’s hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then again from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Private photo sessions will also be available, by appointment between noon and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.

Other evening holiday festivities will include ice sculpting and carving by local carvers Joshua Blewett and Sara Rusetta. In addition, Don Nisbett, at the Crew House Gallery, 167 Howerton Way, will be selling his original holiday-themed art, including cards, ornaments, hand-painted glass and other gift items, and will serve hot chocolate and cookies.

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Columbia River Maritime Museum Celebrate community at museum’s free day ASTORIA — Every year, the Columbia River Maritime Museum at 1792 Marine Drive celebrates the spirit of community with a free day that is filled with fun family activities and interesting presentations. This year, Community Day will be Sunday, Dec. 2, Community and museum a d m i s s i o n Day will be will be Sunday, waived for everyone. The Dec. 2, and museum museum asks that visitors admission bring a donawill be tion of food or cash for the waived for Clatsop everyone C ommunity Action Regional Food Bank. This is a wonderful opportunity for community members to explore the museum and see the new exhibit, “Mapping the Pacific Coast.” Families can participate in rope making, craft activities and playing games. Activities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include story time throughout the day, and a net making demonstration. At 2 p.m., gather on the museum plaza for the Chinook Nation flag gifting ceremony. Representatives from the Chinook Nation will honor the museum by presenting a new flag to fly from the museum’s flagpole. For more information, call 503-325-2323 or visit www. crmm.org

the arts VISUAL ARTS • LITERATURE • THEATER • MUSIC & MORE Story and photos by DWIGHT CASWELL

a creative spirit Newcomer Imogen gallery strives for excellence, contemporary art and community buzz for Astoria

storia is on the verge of picking right up from where it was before the crash,” says Teri Sund. She is standing at her desk, the walls behind her hung with large, striking canvases, as she explains her decision to open Imogen, one of Astoria’s newest art galleries. Sund is not alone in her belief in Astoria’s potential; she cites the new Hampton Inn as evidence that others have faith in Astoria. Speaking of those who walk into her gallery, Sund says, “They’re impressed with Astoria. Every day I hear glowing comments of what a great place Astoria is, and a big part of that experience is what the downtown core has to offer. Newcomers are always impressed with the caliber of art available as well as the many unique shops waiting to be explored.” Imogen is located at the site of the old Lunar Boy Gallery, 240 11th St. in Astoria, across from the Astoria Coffee House. Lunar Boy decided to dispense with brick and mortar and became an online gallery, giving Sund the opportunity to found her own gallery. Sund, who was exhibit director for 12 years for another local art gallery, RiverSea, says that when the opportunity arose, “There was an inner dialogue as I considered my options. I wasn’t looking to open a new gallery – I had let go of that dream – but then this opportunity woke me up.” In the end she felt “everything came together to benefit everyone,” and she moved into her new space. The name of the gallery is a word that has been

important to Sund for a long time. Her youngest daughter’s middle name is Imogen, and Sund is also a fan of photographer Imogen Cunningham. The word itself is from the Latin imago, image. “I chose the name,” Sund says, “because I want the gallery to embody the creative The name spirit.” Sund describes the work preof the sented by the gallery as contemgallery porary. “I’m reluctant to define it is a word beyond that,” she says. “Imogen that has will show Northwest artists (the been current show is “Angular Aniimportant malia”: intaglio etchings and wood carvings by Tara Murinoto Sund for a long Brault, from the Portland area), as well as those from elsewhere, time and both emerging and established artists. Regardless of where they are in their careers, I’m looking for quality.” Excellence is a theme that runs through Imogen: “I want to add to local quality. I want to help put Astoria on the map when it comes to quality art.” To that end she is an active board member of a new local arts organization, Astoria Art Community Together (Astoria ACT), which will promote local artists and the arts economy with the aim of making Astoria an arts destination. She is also a member of Art Table, a national nonprofit organization of women professionals working in visual arts, which includes curators to the country’s most important museums as well as art writers and critics, gallery owners and collectors across the coun-

Gallery owner Teri Sund discusses work to be shown at Imogen Gallery with artist Christos Koutsouras.

try. Sund is learning how to “continue to develop and grow what’s good about the arts community in Astoria, and bring it to another level.” “The art world in Portland and Seattle,” says Sund, “is talking more and more about Astoria. We have carved out an identity as an art scene, and I want to participate in the art community in Astoria and push it ahead, both through Imogen and collectively.”

Imogen Gallery Opened its doors Aug. 11 • Open daily 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays

Exhibitions The current exhibit is “Angular Animalia” by Tara Murino-Brault, which ends Dec. 5. A group show, “Postcards from the Edge” opens Dec. 8 at Imogen and other galleries in Astoria. An exhibit of paintings by Roger Hayes opens Jan. 12. Gallery owner Teri Sund in her new gallery, Imogen.

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The Barn Community Playhouse –TAPA ‘The Christmas Express’ makes a stop in Tillamook, brings Christmas spirit Biologist Laura Todd. – PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Western Snowy Plover chicks. – PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

nation. The presentation will describe details of plover status in Oregon, recovery efforts, and the components of the collaborative program that have proven successful. Todd was raised in Oregon and has worked as a fish and wildlife biologist in Oregon since 1989. She attended school in the Portland area and received her bachelor and master degrees in biology from Portland State University. Her first biology job was Oregon-Washington team that set the standard for how to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in effectively and Coos Bay, ascollaboratively sisting in the to accomplish study of the recovery plan effects of goals. The dredging on Oregon-Wash7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 Du n g en es s ington Western crab and other Snowy Plover Cannon Beach Library bay creatures. Team spon131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach Soon after, she sored a 22-year 503-436-1391 began working p o p u l at i o n Free with the Fish m oni t ori ng and Wildlife program and has demonstrated unequaled suc- Service as a co-op student, cess, increasing the population studying the biology of the from a low of 29 adults to more Western pond turtle. She has than 200 breeding pairs. More spent the past 22 years working than 500 acres of plover habitat on endangered species issues in have been restored and main- Oregon and managed the Terrestained on the Oregon coast, and trial Endangered Species Diviknowledge gained through the sion in the Oregon Department experience is shared with other of Fish and Wildlife offices in teams in the plover range to Portland for five years before build on effective techniques. moving to the coast in 2005. The team has been recognized She now manages the Newport nationally and regionally for its Field Office, which is co-located successful efforts, and the group with the Oregon Coast Refuge remains an active model for en- Complex at the Hatfield Marine dangered species recovery for the Science Center in Newport.

The World of Haystack Rock

Program looks at plover recovery along North Coast CANNON BEACH — The World of Haystack Rock free library lecture series presents “Western Snowy Plover Recovery: An Oregon Story of Collaboration and Success,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St. Laura Todd, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will describe details of plover status in Oregon, recovery efforts and the

components of the collaborative program that have proven successful. The Western Snowy Plover Working Team was formed in Oregon and Washington to implement the Western Snowy Plover Recovery Plan on the Oregon and southwest Washington coasts. Working teams were formalized for six regions along the Pacific coast, but it was the

Santa & his Band Featuring...

Come to Town

NORTH COAST SYMPHONIC BAND Conducted by David Becker

Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 2pm Pre-show & special appearance at 1:30pm by The North Coast Chorale, Directed by Denise Reed

And… there will be a

Surprise Visitor!

The Liberty Box Office is open Tues-Sat from 2pm - 5:30pm and two hours before the show Call 503.224.8499 or 1.800.992.8499 for Will Call ticket purchases.

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TILLAMOOK — The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts presents its next production. “The Christmas Express” is a comedy full of puns, one-liners, funny situations and nutty characters, set in the town of Holly, which is sorely in need of some Christmas spirit. A stranger named Leo comes to town, bringing surprises, and ultimately, hope to one and all. The cast includes Brittany Durrer, Samantha Swindler, Barbi Fox, Deb Cherry, Joni Sauer-Folger, Richard Coon, Rob Buckingham, Robert Kratz and Mark Johnson. “The Christmas Express” is directed by Becki Wilhelm and produced by Debbie Coon. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 9 and 16. All performances are at The Barn Community Playhouse at 12th Street and Ivy Avenue. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and $40 for a family of four. Reservations and tickets can be purchased in advance at Diamond Art Jewelers, 309 Main Ave., 503-842-7940. For more information, call the theater at 503-842-3999 or visit www.tillamooktheater.com

Western Snowy Plover Recovery

The cast of ‘The Christmas Express’ includes (left to right) back row, Brittany Durrer, Samantha Swindler, Barbi Fox, Deb Cherry, Joni Sauer-Folger, and front row, Richard Coon, Rob Buckingham, Robert Kratz and Mark Johnson. Submitted photo by Debbie Coon

Future programs: Thursday, Jan. 3 – Tom Wilson, National Park Interpretive Ranger and retired Astoria Elementary School teacher: “Elk, Salt and “a Monstrous Fish” – Lewis and Clark’s Winter on the Oregon Coast” Thursday, Feb. 7 – Charlie Plybon, Oregon Field Manager for Surfrider Foundation: “A Rising Tide: Responding to Marine Debris in Oregon.”

Thursday, March 7 – Patrick Corcoran, Hazards Outreach Specialist, Oregon State University and Oregon Sea Grant: “Living on the Edge: Adapting to coastal erosion and shoreline change.” Thursday, April 4 – Rebecca Harver, Hatfield Marine Science Center Volunteer Coordinator and Marine Educator: “Octopuses on the Oregon Coast: in the wild and in captivity.”

Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation

Friday, Dec. 7 Holiday concert

t Handel’s “Messiah” (Part 1) and other seasonal music featuring the Cannon Beach Chorus, directed by Dr. John Buehler and accompanied by Dr. Susan Buehler t 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) t Admission: $10; children 12 and under, $5

Saturday, Dec. 8 Free public open house

t 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. t More than 25 beautifully decorated trees on display Gala and auction

3 Bloomers Created by this year’s featured artist,

Jim Kingwell of Iceﬁre Glassworks, Cannon Beach, Ore.

t Doors open at 5:30 p.m. t Music performed by Acústica World Music t Tickets: $100 per person; $1,000 for table of 10 ($35 or $350 is tax-deductible)

t For reservations or more information, please call 503-717-7600. Seaside Civic and Convention Center t 415 First Ave., Seaside, Ore.

The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation.

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The Little Ballet Theatre presents

The

Nutcracker Story and photos by DWIGHT CASWELL

Claire Helligso rehearses at Maddox Dance Studio for "The Nutcracker."

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he Little Ballet Theatre annually presents, on the Astoria High School stage, one of the most impressive productions of “The Nutcracker” that you’re ever likely to see. Perhaps, like me, you wonder as you watch the snowflakes, the snow princess, and all the other characters, what it takes to dance “The Nutcracker,” and why a youthful dancer would join the cast year after year. The answer to the second question is easy. “It’s a tradition,” says 15-year-old Claire Helligso. “It wouldn’t feel like Christmas if you didn’t do ‘The Nutcracker,’” adds Emily Gjovik, also 15. Helligso, of Astoria, and Gjovik, of Naselle, have both been dancing in The Little Ballet Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” since they were 7, the youngest age allowed. “We’ve been doing it so long that it’s like family,” says their friend Brooke Cross, 15, of Astoria. “It’s exciting, but sad when it ends.” Allie Berger, 13, also of Astoria, agrees: “It really goes by fast.” “The Nutcracker” is a fantasy that has something for every child, from talking toys to a villain or two. Behind that shining phantasmagoria is a mundane reality of hard work, from construction of sets to repairing costumes to raising money for the live orchestra. A big part of it all is the training and hard work represented by every dancer on the stage. All four girls became dancers in much the same way. “Everybody’s mom takes them to ballet,” says Helligso, “but not everyone stays with it. It can’t be a hobby; it’s a life.” And they were all immediately entranced by “The Nutcracker” when they first saw it as small children. “You look up to the older girls,” says Berger, “and then you are one.” All four girls are obviously excited about dancing, and they seem mature beyond their years. They have to be, and this is the answer to the first question I posed. Each one takes dance classes eight to 10 hours a week, and unlike a sport that lasts one season, these girls dance all year, taking dance camps during summer when the Maddox studio is closed. During “The Nutcracker” season, which begins in mid-September, they begin six more hours of classes every Saturday, and add more classes on Tuesdays as the performance draws closer. Each girl has multiple parts to dance, as snowflake, dream fairy, lady-in-waiting, Chinese, Spanish, Arabian, Reed Flute, Snow Princess. If there’s a part to be danced, other than the Nutcracker himself, these girls have danced it. As Gjovik says, “We live here, but it’s fun.”

“You just need to know how to balance things,” says Helligso. “As you get older it becomes a habit. Even though it’s a lot of work I love it. It’s my favorite thing.” “My life is here,” says Cross, and Helligso adds, “Our friends are here; we hang out with our friends here.” “It’s a good way to escape from everyday,” says Berger. “Especially for the small kids,” says Cross. “And we’re really in touch with our community and our fundraisers.” They’ve all thought about life after high school, when they will leave “The Nutcracker” for col-

From left: Claire Helligso, Brooke Cross, and Emily Gjovik unpack some of the costumes they'll be wearing in this year's production of "The Nutcracker."

The Nutcracker Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Astoria High School auditorium. Tickets: Reserved seating $30 and $50 general seating $15, with $10 for seniors and students age 12 and under. Tickets available at Old Town Framing in Astoria, The Wine Haus in Seaside, and the Peninsula Pharmacy in Long Beach, Wash. Guest artists are Andrew Taft and Elizabeth Hermann-Barreto from Ballet Idaho. Sets are by Anne Murray, of the Eugene Opera, and Shawn Casey, of Acme Design in Portland.

“It wouldn’t feel like Christmas if you didn’t do ‘The Nutcracker.’” lege, and although they love to dance, none of these dancers plan to turn professional. “I can’t imagine life without dance,” says Helligso, and they all intend to take classes and might eventually become dance teachers but, “it’s hard to move from a small community to a large company,” Cross says. “I wouldn’t like the environment.” That’s all in the future. “The Nutcracker” is now, and on Dec. 1 all the preparation will be over. The long hours and the hard work will be in the past, the curtain will rise, and once again Helligso, Gjovik, Cross, Berger and 71 other dancers, a 55-piece orchestra, and a 12-voice choir will present “The Nutcracker.” “If you haven’t seen it, you’ll be amazed at how elaborate it is,” says Helligso, and she is absolutely correct. In a small town in Oregon, a wonder without which Christmas would not be the same, will come alive again this weekend. And in the audience will be children, their eyes alight with the magic of the spectacle, dreaming that they might someday be on that stage. And who knows? With desire matched by dedication they may soon dance before their younger siblings and friends, transporting them into the world of delight that is “The Nutcracker.”

ABOVE. Emily Gjovic, front, and Brooke Cross, second from right, practice a scene from "The Nutcracker" with other members of the Little Ballet Theater. LEFT. Allie Berger examines her "Oriental" costume, which she will wear in the second act of the ballet.

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DO OGER’S does it GO OD in Warrenton

he cover of the menu at Dooger’s Seafood & Grill in Warrenton proudly asserts that it serves “the finest seafood around,” which is a bold and rather vague assessment (Around? Around where?). On a recent visit, I set out to discover Steamer clams with white wine and garlic.

if this tall claim could hold water. Doug (Dooger) and Mary Campbell opened the flagship restaurant in Seaside in 1983, and in the almost 30 years that have elapsed, three more locations sprouted in Warrenton, Cannon Beach and Long Beach, Wash. Unfortunately, a poor economy forced the Cannon Beach location to close its doors earlier this year. The Warrenton location, managed by Brad Campbell, opened in 2004 in the Youngs Bay Plaza in a spot formerly filled by a Denny’s. The atmosphere is immediately

comforting: A pleasing combination of smells greets you at the door, and the restaurant’s interior somehow wordlessly communicates that its patrons will be well taken care of. I began with an appetizer of steamer clams with wine and garlic. It arrived quickly and was the largest portion of steamer clams I’ve ever seen as an appetizer, well over a pound. The clams were rubbery and overdone, though, and I couldn’t taste the wine at all. The dish also included tomatoes and celery seemingly tossed over the top as an afterthought, rather than being cooked with the clams. I hoped for bread to accompany the clams to sop up the wine and juices, but it instead came with a single slice of Texas toast-style garlic bread. Though I was not impressed with the steamer clams, the chowder that arrived next was quite simply one of the finest I have ever sampled. The chowder broth itself was on the thinner side, which is what I prefer, while the cup nearly overflowed with clams. Again, I have never seen so many clams, almost more clams than broth, and they were cooked to perfection. The chowder is simple and perfect, allowing the natural flavor of the clams to shine. All dinner entrées at Dooger’s arrive with a choice of chowder or salad, as well as a starch. The starter salad was not noteworthy, a traditional mix of iceberg lettuce with a few veggies, and the shrimp on top didn’t add anything. The first entrée of fried Dungeness crab legs was quite good, though crab legs are delicious in nearly any preparation. The French fries were crunchy and crisp on the outside but soft on the inside – just the way I like them. A second entrée of a 17-ounce rib-eye steak was unfortunately not as appetizing. I requested “medium” doneness, which means it should be seared on the outside and 25-percent pink on the inside. The steak I received was underdone and flavorless. A dry rub of some

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Dooger’s Seafood & Grill Rating: ★★★ 103 U.S. 101 Warrenton, OR 97146 503-861-2839 www.doogersseafood.com

HOURS: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week

SERVICE: Reliably fast and courteous

PRICES:On the higher end of average, but fair considering the portion size and quality. Lunch ranges between $6 and $19; dinner entrées range between $10 and $46, with both “light” and “full” size options available.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: A vegetarian linguine alfredo and a vegan garden burger and plain green salad. A gluten-free menu is also available.

ATMOSPHERE: Comforting; appropriate for children

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DRINKS:The restaurant has a full bar, a handful of average wines, and traditional, mainstream beers.

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Astor Street Opry Company Prepare to be ‘Scrooged’ at annual play ASTORIA — Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, but there’s also an Evil Max Krooke. You can find them both at the sixth annual presentation of “Scrooged in Astoria” at the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse starting Thursday, Dec. 6. The hysterical, fantastical holiday show, written by Judith P Niland, with traditional Christmas tunes and original songs by Philip Morrill, is a great way to entertain out-of-town guests, the employee company party or just yourself. Loosely based on the beloved timeless classic “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, “Scrooged in Astoria” is a melodramatic adaptation featuring “Shanghaied in Astoria” characters. The pennypinching, miserly Max Krooke Jr. as Scrooge is guided by a special group of Christmas Ghosts who come to help him learn about the renewal of spirit and how to correct the errors of his ways. The ghosts include the “Big” Krooke as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Miss Macie as the Ghost of Christmas “Presents” and a Ghost of “What is Yet To Be” – Scandinavian legend Saint Lucia. And to round out this magical show, there are holiday raffles and photos with Santa, Ms. Claus and the newest member of the cast, “Elf in Training” Dave Bergquist. The cast also includes Justin Germond, Rhonda Lively, Johnathan Hendrickson, Stephanie Rowe, Jennifer Bassett, Rob DeuPree, Ryanna McMinn, Jonathan W. Osborn, Steven Nice, Sandi Hilton, Emily Bergenson, JoAnne Carpendar, Artamesia Magallon, Annabella Magallon, Lily Deufel, Sophia Jordan, Summer Jennings, Cayce McMinn, Jody Blackwell, Emma Gauman, Raven Blackwell, ChrisLynn Taylor, Nate Bucholz, Cole Hilton, Elias Enyart, Aubrie

Happy holidays! Nehalem Bay area to host three holiday bazaars Dec. 1 Last year, three Nehalem Bay area organizations experimented with publicizing and coordinating their holiday gift fairs. It was such a success, they’re doing it again. All three bazaars will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Lunches will be available. The Nehalem Methodist Church will have chowder and pie, White Clover Grange will offer locally raised sausage and sauerkraut, vegan chili and baked goods, and the Alternative Gift Market’s several soup and bread options will benefit the North County Food Bank. You can top off the day by attending the annual holiday party at Nehalem City Hall. Tickets are $20 each for the buffet dinner and are available at Nehalem Lumber, the Pizza Garden and Mirror Images. One bazaar will be at White Clover Grange, 36585 Oregon Highway 53, about two miles east of U.S. Highway 101, at Mohler. The Grange,

The popular local melodrama "Shanghaied in Astoria" gets a holiday twist in "Scrooged in Astoria" playing Dec. 6 through 23, at the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse. – SUBMITTED PHOTO

Payne, Sydney Caplinger, Lainey McMinn and Dave Bennett. Music direction is by ChrisLynn Taylor, assistant direction by Nate Bucholz, stage management by Jayne Osborn, with Phil Morrill on piano, costumes by Judith Niland and ChrisLynn Taylor, hair by Brenne Marlow, lights and sound by Grace and Julie House, with house manager Tammy Payne, concessions manager Paula Fisher and resident “bimbo” Mary Ritter, plus special guests Santa (that’s Mr. Claus to you!) Rusty House and “Bob,” the elf in training.

“Scrooged in Astoria” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Dec. 6 to 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will be two Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23, with doors opening at 1:30 p.m., all at the ASOC Playhouse at 129 W. Bond St. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Tickets are $8 to $15, with senior and child rates and are available online at wwww.astorstreetoprycompany.com or call the box office at 503325-6104. Ask about group rates for your holiday party.

landmarked by a humorous cow sculpture, will rection in meaningful holiday giving. Shoppers emphasize locally-produced items including can- make a contribution to any of a variety of local dles from Planeterry Honey; soaps and skin bars nonprofits or worldwide projects. They then receive from Bee Happy; home-grown lamb, beef, chicken a gift card for each donation to give friends and and pork from Lance’s Farm Vittles; salves, teas, loved ones to let them know a gift was made in vinegars and tinctures from Tallwoman Tonics; and their name to a cause that will benefit others. Local crafts, plants and knitted items from Suzanne’s groups represented include Lower Nehalem Watershed Council, CASA, Food Roots, Garden. Lower Nehalem Community Trust, 4-H members will be selling 1. White Clover Grange CARTM, Fire Mountain School crafts and baked goods, Fire 36585 Oregon Highway 53 and the Rinehart Clinic. Mountain School will offer holi2. Alternative Gift Market In 2011, three-quarters of the day cards with images donated by Pine Grove Community Center funds raised were for local nonproflocal artists, and the Lower Ne225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita its and one-quarter for international halem Community Trust will fea3. Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon projects. The AGM is sponsored by ture its “Our Heritage, Our Legacy” 2013 calendar. Local vendors will Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church Fulcrum Community Resources, whose mission is to create sustainhave handmade aprons, dishcloths, hats, handspun yarn, homegrown garlic braids, jam ability in northern Tillamook County. and collectibles, plus holiday wreaths and tote bags Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church’s 42nd made from recycled materials. To top off the annual Christmas Bazaar and Clam Chowder Grange bazaar, there will be raffles for a quilt and Luncheon will be at the church at 10th and A a leg of lamb. Proceeds will be used to maintain streets in Nehalem. This long-running bazaar has and improve the historic Grange building, keeping several traditional components, including a “boutique” of handmade gifts and crafts, Granny’s Attic it available for community use. The eighth annual Alternative Gift Market rummage sale area, potted plants ready for giving, (AGM) at Pine Grove Community Center, 225 a bakery and candy table, and a kid’s shopping Laneda Ave. in Manzanita, provides a different di- area, where children can purchase gifts for others

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The humorous cow sculpture at White Clover Grange is even more of a landmark with the addition of a jolly old elf rider.– SUBMITTED PHOTO

at affordable prices. All proceeds from the Methodist bazaar go to the church’s charitable work, much of which is in Tillamook County, including Healthy Families, Good News Club and Marie Mills, as well as others in this country and overseas.

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70 Help Wanted Assistant Teacher needed for Head Start center in Warrenton. Must have a CDA (Child Development Associate); one year ECE education or a one year ECE certificate from an accredited college. Also need to have one year experience working in an early childhood classroom; pass a preemployment drug screen and criminal background check. The position is 30 hours per week, plus health benefits. Bilingual skills a plus. Position is open until filled. Visit our website www.nworheadstart.org for a full job description and application. ADVERTISERS who want quick results use classified ads regularly.

Astoria Food Cooperative seeks Community Outreach Director to manage advertising, coordination and promotion of events, maintain social media, and proudly represent the Astoria Food Co-op in the community. Desirable candidates will also have knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Creativity, excellent writing skills, and experience in the naturals foods industry a plus.

Family Health Center currently has a position open for a part time Dental Assistant for our Dental Clinic in Ocean Park, WA. Preferred candidate will have 1-3 years experience as a Dental Assistant. Consideration may be given to new grads. Current WA Dental Assistant Registration preferred! Must be computer proficient and type 35 WPM, experience with Dentrix desired but not required. We offer competitive compensation package! Submit resume/cover to HR: jobs@cfamhc.org or Mail to FHC, Attn: HR, 1057 12th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632 or fax to (360)703-3181. www.cowlitzfamilyhealth.org. EOE/AA. Innkeeper at small quality property No. OR Coast, FT, live-in Apt, paid vacat, bonus DOE. Need hotel experience, marketing & computer skills. Send Resume, Refs & Letter info@spindrift-inn.com. Medical Assistant/ Receptionist P/T F/T For Busy Office. Send resume to Attn: Jeanne 2120 Exchange St., Astoria OR. 97103 Need Job Search assistance?

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405 Christmas Trees Family time at NobleRidge Farm! Wander the fields to find your perfect tree! Warm up with hot chocolate or cider and visit the gift shop! 89426 Green Mountain Road, Astoria (just south of Olney). Open 8-4 Thursday-Sunday until December 22nd. Other hours or directions call (503)325-9720. Let your pockets “jingle” with extra cash from the Daily Astorian classifieds Ojaʼs Christmas Trees Nobles, Grands, All Trees $25 Handmade Wreaths! 4 miles from Miles Crossing on Youngs River Road, Astoria. Daily 9 am-4 pm.

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Fort George Brewery Alexa Wiley fills empty spaces with rocking harmonics, song ASTORIA — The irrepressible Alexa Wiley has a new album, “Poet of Empty Spaces,” overflowing with metaphorical wisdom and a musical energy honed through years of live performances throughout the Northwest. Beginning with the jazzy lament of “Northside” and continuing through the rocking har-

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clearly be doing something right, even if the dishes and preparations are a little plain and dated. I would group Dooger’s with a few other long-time, local mainstays that offer reliably above-average fare at reasonable prices. Is the food pretty good? Yes. Is the service pretty good? Absolutely. But is the cuisine bursting with flavor, originality and nuance? No, it isn’t. Sometimes, though, maybe it doesn’t have to be. So did it prove to be “the finest seafood around?” Dooger’s didn’t hit the mark for me on this visit, but I sincerely hope it will continue to strive for it.

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River City Theater Players are gung ‘ho ho ho’ for the holidays in three one-act plays opening Nov. 30 ILWACO, Wash. — Peninsula Players presents “Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Humor,” three one-act plays. This set of plays is fun for all ages and is sure to get you in the Christmas mood. Opening night, Friday, Nov. 30, is family night, with tickets only $5 each. There will be special activities for the kids, a raffle, backstage and stage tours, and a special visitor. The play continues at 7 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 1 and 8 and Friday, Dec. 7, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2 and 9. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at Okie’s Thriftway in Ocean Park, Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, Olde Towne Trading Post in Ilwaco, and at the door 30 minutes before the performance. Peninsula Players perform at the River City Theater, 127 Lake St., S.E. For more information, log on to http://peninsula-players.com

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"An Occasional Shower," by Jack Guyot, shows a couple dashing through the dark storm into the welcoming environs of the Supper Club. – SUBMITTED PHOTO

Continued from Page 20 engage with art and to find support in the arts community. Over the past two decades, Guyot has exhibited in group shows in Oregon and Washington. He has shown at venues in Portland, including the Augen Gallery. He has exhibited continuously at RiverSea Gallery. His work has sold to collectors hailing from around the nation and the globe. In a few months, Guyot will return to the Seattle area to live near family, and perhaps turn his brush to yet more stories. With a series of events this season, RiverSea Gallery is celebrating 15 years of connecting people with art. The gallery features contemporary, original works in all mediums by artists from the Northwest and around the nation. Paintings, drawings, hand-pulled prints, photography, sculpture, art glass, ceramics, fiber arts and woodworking are offered, along with an extensive selection of artisan jewelry. Find the gallery at 1160 Commercial St., open daily at 11 a.m. For more information, call 503-325-1270 or visit the website at http://riverseagallery .com

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Seaside’s First Saturday Art Walk SEASIDE — Every month, galleries and businesses in Seaside roll out the red banners for Seaside’s First Saturday Art Walk. The next art walk is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The locations are listed here in the order they appear on the Art Walk map, available from participating merchants, the Seaside Chamber of Commerce at 7 N. Roosevelt (U.S. Highway 101) or at www.seaside chamber.com

A Trail’s End Art Association 656 A St., Gearhart 503-717-9458 From 2 to 5 p.m. an open house will feature “A celebration of Sally Bailey’s Life & Art,” a retrospective of her works. Other artists will be represented, too, and holiday treats will be served. B “At the Water’s Edge” 620 S. Holladay Drive, Suite 3 503-738-3343 A cooperative alliance of licensed massage therapists will provide a quality service at an affordable price.

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D Yummy Wine Bar & Bistro 831 Broadway 503-738-3100 Seaside artist Camille Youngquist is inspired by her passion for the largest natural element covering earth’s surface, the ocean. “I have an inexorable fascination with the ocean and an all consuming obsession with surfing,” said Youngquist. “The ocean is our greatest source of life. It contains no color yet reflects every color.” This is the inspiration behind the body of work comprising her show “Salt Water Affliction,” which can be seen through Dec. 31.

E Tilted Art and Gifts 417 S. Holladay Drive 503-739-7070 Meet featured artist Chris Booth, whose inspiration comes from his interest in traditional tattoo, pin-striping and comic book art. Also featured in December are ongoing recycled metal art exhibits, including recycled oil drum art from Haiti as well as a collection of “junkyard” animals made from metal scraps. Many items will be available for holiday shoppers, along with live music, wine and appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m.

A painting by Denise Joy McFadden, who will be showing at Fairweather House and Garden during an open house preceding Seaside's First Saturday Art Walk, Dec. 1.

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ABOVE. If you haven't seen Camille Youngquist's “Salt Water Affliction" at Yummy Wine Bar yet, the middle of winter is the perfect time. Her works will be on view during the December Art Walk and through the month. RIGHT. "Bad Apple," by Chris Booth, who will be showing at Tilted Art and Gifts during Seaside's First Saturday Art Walk in December.

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