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Not only did assistant editor Quinn get his big break on the front page as the face of Alsea Bay clamming; but I found myself promoted to the role of editor and publisher. It’s hard to say which of us had the bigger smile, but I can assure you little Quinn’s was far more photogenic. Since I came on board as editor in 2012, EO Media Group has entrusted me with being the keeper of the puns — tasked with trying to follow in the quip-laden footsteps of TODAY founders Dave and Niki Price. But responsibility for keeping the wheels on the bus from a business point of view has rested in the capable hands of Mike O’Brien, who kept the TODAY on course in addition to his duties as publisher of the Patrick Alexander Capital Press, the group’s largest-circulation paper. Editor & Publisher Mike has been an excellent mentor on the various aspects of the newspaper business that are all too often a complete mystery to scribblers like myself who have come up through the news side. Taking on responsibility for the TODAY’s business operations will be a great challenge and one that I am sure will be every bit as rewarding as my time spent as editor so far. EO Media Group Chief Operating Oﬃcer John S. Perry had these kind words to say in a press release announcing the change: “Patrick is a creative newspaper executive who has a passion for the central Oregon Coast. As Editor, he has made TODAY an entertaining ‘must-read’ for residents and visitors in Lincoln and Tillamook counties. As Publisher, Patrick will ensure that the newspaper continues to grow as an engaging ‘must-buy’ for businesses in that vibrant market.” Such praise leaves me humbled and determined to reward the faith that EO Media Group has placed in me by making sure Oregon Coast TODAY continues to be a paper that you should rinse your feet after reading — because nothing gets you closer to the beach.

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Small — but perfectly formed Writers looking for inspiration, camaraderie and a quiet space to get some words on the page can ﬁnd it in Rockaway Beach next month when the Oregon Writers Colony holds its spring Writer(s) in the House weekend. Held at the OWC Colonyhouse in Rockaway Beach from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, the weekend features seminars from small press publishing mentors Matt Love of Nestucca Spit Press and Laura Stanﬁll of Forest Avenue Press. “The spring Writer(s) in the House weekend is a chance for writers of all levels to enhance their writing, hone their writing platform and learn how to publish, distribute and promote their work,” said organizer Nancy Slavin. On Friday evening, Love will get writers warmed up with his “Creating a

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Metaphor for Your Writing” workshop from 7 to 8:30 pm. On Saturday, June 7, from 10 am to noon, writers can participate in a creative thinking and writing workshop where they confront Love’s favorite Oregon metaphor, “Rain,” with the intent of synthesizing their writing process and creative life. That afternoon from 2 to 4 pm, Love and Stanﬁll will oﬀer a discussion and question and

answer session on “Producing and Marketing Sustainable Literature.” On Saturday evening, Stanﬁll will be taking one-onone query letters and/or the ﬁrst pages of prose stories for overnighting participants only. In 2009, Love won the Oregon Literary Arts’ Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award for his contributions to Oregon history and literature. In the past 10 years, Nestucca Spit Press has published more

than a dozen books, including Love’s latest “Of Walking in Rain.” Stanﬁll is the publisher of Forest Avenue Press, which received an Oregon Literary Fellowship this year. Her latest project is the Oregon short story anthology, “The Night, and the Rain, and the River.” OWC is oﬀering various levels of attendance for this Writer(s) in the House weekend, which is open to local writers as well as visitors to the coast. A catered lunch is available for full-day Saturday participants. Colonyhouse overnight stays are limited to eight participants, and the writing workshops are limited to 15 participants. Costs vary. For more information and to register, go to the OWC website at oregonwriterscolony.org or contact Slavin at njs@ nancyslavin.com.

The North Tillamook County Friends of the Manzanita Library will hold its annual book sale on Saturday, May 24, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Pine Grove Community Center and the Hoffman Center. Members of the Friends are invited to a special presale on Friday, May 23, from 5 to 7 pm. Not a member? Don’t panic. Memberships are on sale at the door; priced at $5 for individuals or $10 for families. Fiction and children’s books will be available at the Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Avenue, while non-fiction books will be sold at the Hoffman Center just up the street at 594 Laneda Avenue. The event is a fund-raiser benefiting the Manzanita Branch of the Tillamook County Library, with proceeds going to maintain the library building and grounds.

Wat a view The majestic Cambodian temples of Angkor Wat will be on display at the Yachats Commons on Friday, May 23, when Greg Scott gives a presentation on his recent travels in Southeast Asia. The Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences event will feature a slide show and video presentation recounting Scott’s travels in Cambodia and nearby Myanmar. Scott will discuss the history, culture and people of these ancient Southeast Asian kingdoms as well as providing memorable images of temples, countryside and an unusual perspective from a hot air balloon. The presentation will begin at 6:30 pm at the Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy. 101 N. There is no admission charge but a $5 donation helps cover publicity expenses. Foe more information, go to GoYachats.com/events or call 541-961-6695.

Shore up that coastal knowledge this summer People interested in learning more about the ecology of the Oregon Coast are invited to sign up for shoreline science workshops oﬀered by Oregon’s CoastWatch program this summer. The intensive, three-day workshops, led by ecologist Stewart Schultz, will cover everything from tide pools and sandy beaches to estuarine and ocean ecosystems, marine mammals and birds. The courses will also include discussion on areas of concern such as marine debris and invasive species. Each session will include ﬁeld trips, indoor presentations and laboratory experiences with the precise breakdown dependent on the

weather. Workshops will be held from July 28 to 30 at the Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy. 101; and from Aug. 1 to 3 at the City of Nehalem Meeting Hall, 35900 8th Street. There will also be a workshop at Bandon High School from July 18 to 20. Each workshop will begin at 8:30 am on the ﬁrst day, and at 8 am on the ﬁnal two days, and will run until about 4:30 pm each day. Snacks will be provided; lunch is brown-bag. Instructor Stewart Schultz is the author of “The Northwest Coast: A Natural History,” and possesses wide-ranging experience in studying the Oregon Coast. An Oregonian who grew up playing

on the shore near Gearhart, he went to Reed College and obtained his doctorate in botany from the University of British Columbia. He worked on the Oregon Coast for the Nature Conservancy, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, before pursuing an academic career as a professor at the University of Miami, and now the University of Zadar in Croatia. During the academic year he studies marine ecology, as well as his specialty of plant evolution and genetics, but every summer he returns to the Oregon Coast to teach shoreline science. He will be assisted by Fawn

Custer, an experienced marine educator who taught for 14 years at the Hatﬁeld Marine Science Center in Newport. The workshop fee is $100, with a discount rate of $75 for people who are members of either CoastWatch or Oregon Shores members; and $60 for people who are members of both organizations. Reservations can be made online at http://tinyurl.com/ orshoresworkshop. The workshop is good for two college credits or 26 Professional Development Units for teachers. For more information, contact Fawn Custer at 541-270-0027 or fawn@oregonshores.org.

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Otterly wonderful Internationally recognized jazz vocalist Halie Loren will be making a special appearance at the Inn at Otter Crest on Sunday, May 25, as part of the Just Jazz concert series. The oceanfront concert will see Loren backed by Matt Treder on piano, Mark Schneider on bass and Brian West on drums; and will also feature a performance from coastal jazz favorites Past Forward. At the young age of 28, Loren has proven to be an undeniable talent in the modern age of jazz and pop music — singing in several languages and releasing seven albums internationally. Meanwhile, Past Forward are a ﬁvepiece who specialize in nostalgic songs from the 1920s to the 1960s, including popular standards, show tunes and bossa nova. Some of their more familiar tunes include “As Time Goes By,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “The Girl from

Ipanema.” The group features David M. Jones on guitar, Neal Staufenbeil on saxaphone, Steve Driver on bass and Curtis Colt on drums. They are joined by vocalist Patty Egan. Doors for the May 25 gig open at 1:30 pm with music starting at 2 pm. The inn is located at 301 Otter Crest Drive, ﬁve miles south of Depoe Bay. Tickets for Just Jazz are $17 per person and are available at www.justjazzoregon. com. For more information, go to www. justjazzoregon.com or call 541-270-3680 or 541-265-2100.

Billy’s back International cellist and Lincoln City local Billy Mickelson will be returning to his hometown on Monday, June 2, for a concert at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Performing under the name Third Seven, Mickelson uses looping and layering of cello, rhythm and vocals to create an unforgettable atmosphere that some have called “the love child of Tom Waits and Zoe Keating.” He will be joined on stage by special guest Arleen Engvall from Norway. Born in New Mexico and having grown up all over the country, Mickelson said his music has long been inﬂuenced by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern styles. “I don’t want to be just one genre,” he said. “I want to be all genres.” Mickelson credits his parents, Dean and Lori Mickelson of Lincoln City, with setting him on the path to musical success from an early age, starting with Suzuki guitar lessons at the age of two. After that came the piano and then full-size guitar before Mickelson set his sights on the instrument that was to become his greatest love — the cello. Self-taught on a cello that his mom had sitting in a closet, Mickelson

practiced and practiced until he got good enough to record string tracks for various bands while at high school. Soon after came his first live show, when he went on tour with the band Larry and his Flask. Later, five years of touring throughout Europe allowed him to soak up the musical cultures of Eastern Europe and Southern France. Mickelson said his style is unconventional and requires using an affordable cello that he feels comfortable “beating on” as well as strumming and bowing. “A lot of people are afraid to hit their cello,” he said. Or to treat it as a drum or to find the other acoustic properties that the instrument has.” The Monday, June 2, concert will begin at 7 pm in the auditorium of the cultural center at 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $11 in advance or $13 at the door, are available by calling 541-994 9994.

The Lincoln City World Music Series will come to a suitably grand conclusion on Sunday, May 25, with a performance from the worldrenowned Byzantine music ensemble Cappella Romana. The ensemble will perform a selection of Greek and Russian Orthodox chant and choral works, including Sergei Rachmaninoﬀ ’s “Bogoroditse Devo,” the Russian Orthodox “Ave Maria.” In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, the group will also perform Sir John Tavener’s “Funeral Canticle,” which can be heard in the feature ﬁlm “The Tree of Life.” This performance of ancient and modern Orthodox music will be led by singer, chorus master, conductor and composer Adam Steele. Music series organizer José Solano said the ensemble provides an experience unlike any other classical choral music concert, exposing audiences to music of the ancient Christian inheritance. “The Lincoln City Cultural Center was honored in 2012 to have Cappella Romana perform its world premiere of “Be Radiant, O Peoples,” a collection of new compositions on the 8th-century poem, Easter Canon of St. John Damascus,” he said. “They performed for a full house.” The ensemble was founded in 1991 by Dr. Alexander Lingas, a fellow at the University of Oxford’s European Humanities Research Center and a senior lecturer in music at City University London. Cappella Romana made its European debut at the 2004 Byzantine Festival in London with

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concerts at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sophia. The same year the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York presented the ensemble for its exhibit “Byzantium: Faith and Power 1261–1557,” and the museum released its album, “Music of Byzantium.” Cappella Romana’s performances include concerts for such academic institutions as Princeton, Yale and the Pontiﬁcio Istituto Prientale in Rome, in addition to music festivals in Canada, Ireland, Italy, the United Kingdom and the USA. In September of 2011, Cappella Romana performed at the Sacred Music Festival in Patmos and on the island of Paros, Greece. In March of 2012 the company again performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a concert entitled “Desert and City: Medieval Byzantine Music of the Holy Land,” featuring music composed in and around Jerusalem from the 7th to the 9th centuries, including excerpts of the Great Vespers for the Feast of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Cappella Romana has recorded more than a dozen albums and will have a selection available at the Lincoln City concert. More information is available at www.cappellaromana.org. The May 25 concert will begin at 7 pm in the auditorium of the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the door, with up-front table seating available for $25. To reserve tickets, call 541-994-9994.

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The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra will present its Spring 2014 concert on Friday, May 23, in Yachats, featuring works by Mozart and Schubert as well as several 20th-Century composers. Conducted by Robin DeVour and John Monks, the orchestra will tackle a selection of light classical pieces by composers including Grieg, Stances and Gottschalk as well as arrangements of ballads by Ellington, Loesser and Manet/Webster and popular 20th-Century pieces from Anderson, Lincoln and Baynes. The concert will begin at 7 pm at the Yachats Presbyterian Church, 360 West 7th Street. Admission is $10 for adults and free for students. Tickets are available from Mariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books in Yachats and the Newport Performing Arts Center as well as at the door. For more information, go to OCCOrchestra.org or call 541-997-3727.

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Can restaurant food be healthy without sacriﬁcing ﬂavor? Chef Jack Strong thinks so. Since becoming executive chef at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in 2010, Strong has been bringing his passion for healthy cooking to the restaurants on the property. “I’m here to make a change by serving food that tastes great but is better for you,” he said, “and I have a lot of fun while I do it.” Examples of Strong’s new creations will be on the new dessert menu coming out at the Rogue River Steakhouse early this summer. Take for example the Trilogy of Cake: carrot raisin cake with candied ginger; red velvet cake with burnt meringue; and glazed quinoa-lavender cake accented with crème anglaise. Or the marionberry cobbler, a hearty menu favorite that is getting a healthy makeover. “It’s comfort food, which is good, people love it,” Strong said,

“but I’m changing it by using puff pastry instead of the almond crust on the top, and adding chia seeds. Chia seeds are good for you, help with digestion and absorb the sugars. So it’s just a more of a refined dish; still really good, just different.” The dessert menu is the first step in the plan to make the Rogue River Steakhouse into more of a fine dining restaurant, akin to the resort’s flagship, Chinook’s Seafood Grill — where some changes are also afoot. “The Seafood Grill has been our fine dining restaurant on the property for the last few years,” Strong said. “We’d like to make it a little more accessible and try to get local people in who haven’t been to the building since it was the Shilo. We’ll be introducing a new small plates menu very soon. The menu we have now lends itself well to small plate versions, like the seared scallops with cauliflower puree and pico de gallo.” Tacos at Aces Bar & Grill

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Not content with revamping just two menus at the same time, Strong and his staﬀ have also changed up the selections at Aces, the resort’s sports bar. “We have 28 taps, which is the largest selection in Lincoln City,” he said. “We’re about to present a brand new menu there too. The burgers are going to be more of a build-your-own format, but we’ll have selections like the pretzel burger, made with ham, gruyere cheese and stone-ground mustard on a pretzel bun; or the Southwest burger, which has a patty made with half chorizo and half ground beef, pico de gallo, pepper jack cheese and guacamole. And of course, we’ll still be serving our bison burger.” The resort’s Siletz Bay Buﬀet has also has had a recent change with the introduction of a Sunday brunch, featuring a towering pile of crab legs and a dark chocolate fountain. Strong doesn’t limit his love for cooking, especially healthy

cooking, to the resort properties. “I like to give community workshops to show how easy it is to cook healthy,” he said. “There’s a mystique that it’s harder or more expensive to eat healthier. It can be if everything is organic, but even then if you’re cooking on a small scale the diﬀerence isn’t that big, and it’s worth it for your health. My tribe has a program called Healthy Traditions, coordinated by Sharla Robinson, who takes groups out foraging. Last year we harvested mussels and then did a cooking demo.” Along with healthy cooking, Strong is passionate about using ingredients that are tribally sourced, something that has led recently to a change in the bread service at the Steakhouse and the Seafood Grill. Instead of butter, the bread is served with Séka Hills extra virgin olive oil and elderberry-infused balsamic vinegar. “The products are made by

members of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation,” he said. “They are a Northern California tribe that grows and presses their own olives on the reservation to create an organic oil that’s pretty phenomenal.” Just last month, Séka Hills olive oil was selected as a finalist for the 2014 sofi Awards, which, according to Strong, are “the Oscars of specialty food products.” “I like that I am able to use another tribally sourced product,” he said, adding: “I think people will love it.” The Rogue River Steakhouse and Siletz Bay Buffet are on the second floor of the casino at 1777 NW. 44th Street, Lincoln City. Chinook’s Seafood Grill is located inside the Chinook Winds hotel building at 1501 NW 40th Place. Aces Bar and Grill is located at Chinook Winds Golf Resort, 3245 NE 50th Street. For opening hours, go to www. chinookwindscasino.com.

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Keep a clear Head The Nature Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help maintain trails on Cascade Head, just north of Lincoln City on Saturday, May 31. The Cascade Head Preserve provides critical habitat for native prairie grasses, rare wildflowers, the threatened Oregon Silverspot butterfly and the Cascade Head catchfly. The work party includes a four- to fivemile round trip hike with elevation gain and might require volunteers to hike off trail

and stand on uneven ground while working. Participants should bring hiking shoes, a day pack, lunch and snacks, a full water bottle and layers of clothing to be prepared for any weather — including rain gear and a hat and sunscreen. Workers should also bring gloves, if available. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 503-802-8100, email orvolunteers@tnc.org or call Debbie Pickering at 541-994-5564.

The secret life of trees Tickets are now on sale for the 11th annual Secret Garden Tour, oﬀering a chance to peek behind the bushes at some of the coast’s best-kept gardens along with wine, appetizers and live music. The tour, a fund-raiser for the Samaritan House Homeless Family Shelter, runs from noon to 5 pm on Sunday, June 22. This year’s gardens are primarily in the Neskowin area, with one garden in Otis. The Otis garden is a large area, once covered by brush, which has been converted into an oasis of water, coastal plants, trees and ﬂowers along lovely pathways. The Neskowin gardens, two of which are quite large, provide

a wide variety of experiences. One has a vegetable garden as well as ﬂowers, and one is a beautifully planted area with lovely views. As well as showing the wide range of plants that can be grown at the coast, the Secret Garden Tour features light food and wine. Each garden will have local musicians providing entertainment and there will also be a raﬄe for gardenthemed prizes. Tickets are $20 apiece and come with a map showing where to park for garden access. Tickets are available at JC Market in Newport, Toledo Feed and Seed, Bear Valley Nursery in Lincoln City, Neskowin Trading Company

and the Samaritan House Oﬃce, 715 SW Bay Street, Newport. Guests who come along with someone who has already purchased a ticket, will be able to purchase a ticket at the individual gardens. For more information on the Samaritan House Homeless Family Shelter, the only homeless family shelter on the Central Oregon Coast, go to www.samfamshelter.org or call 541-574-8898.

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Friday, May 23

Tall ships in Newport, May 23 to 25

Coast Calendar Hanz Araki

“The Patchwork Girl of Oz”

Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra

Tall ships

Yachats Presbyterian Church The orchestra’s Spring 2014 concert features works by Mozart and Schubert as well as several 20thCentury composers. $10 for adults, free for students. 7 pm, 360 West 7th Street. FMI, go to OCCOrchestra.org or call 541-997-3727.

Port Dock 3 • Newport Admire Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain up close in a walk-on tour. 4-5 pm. $3 donation requested. FMI, go to www.historicalseaport.org or call 800-200-5239.

Port Dock 3 • Newport Admire Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain up close in a walk-on tour from 10 am-1 pm for $3; or take part in a Battle Sail from 2-5 pm for $43-$63; or a relaxing Evening Sail from 6-8 pm for $43. FMI, go to www.historicalseaport.org or call 800-200-5239.

“Funeral for a Gangster” Tsunami Restaurant • Wheeler Join the Riverbend Players for this dinner theater mystery set in a 1928 speakeasy hosting a funeral service for slain mob boss Vito “The Gut” Marzetti. Dinner is lasagne, garlic bread, salad and dessert. 7 pm, 380 Marine Drive. Tickets, $25 in advance and $30 at the door, available by calling 503-368-3778.

“The Patchwork Girl of Oz”

Sunday, May 25

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Friday Night Clay Lincoln City Cultural Center Learn the basics of handbuilding or wheelthrowing at this all-levels, one-night class. $15 includes materials and firing for up to two small pieces. Open to ages 14 and up. 7-9 pm, 540 NE Hwy 101. To register or FMI, email mail@brookspottery.com or call Caroline at 575-621-2634.

Absolute beginners Newport Public Library The library’s free computing classes continue with, at 9 am, Beginning Computers, followed at 10 am by Beginning Internet. Registration is required. 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, call 541-265-2153 or go to www. newportlibrary.org.

Newport Performing Arts Center This Pacific Dance Ensemble adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s seventh Oz novel follows Ojo the Munchkin on a quest to save her Unk Nunkie, who has accidentally been turned to stone. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $14 for adults or $12 seniors and students, available at the center’s box office, online at www.coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-ARTS. Yachats Commons A slide show and video presentation from Greg Scott on his recent travels to the Cambodian temples of Angkor Wat as well as nearby Myanmar. $5 donation requested. 6:30 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. FMI, go to GoYachats.com/events or call 541961-6695.

Hawaiian Chieftain

Tall ships Port Dock 3 • Newport Admire Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain up close in a walk-on tour from 10 am-1 pm for $3; an Adventure Sail from 11 am-1 pm for $43; or take part in a Battle Sail from 2-5 pm for $43-$63. FMI, go to www. historicalseaport.org or call 800-200-5239.

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Lincoln City Cultural Center The world-renowned ensemble will perform a selection of Greek and Russian Orthodox chant and choral works as well as Sir John Tavener’s “Funeral Canticle” in honor of Memorial Day weekend. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.Tickets, $16 in advance or $20 at the door, with up-front table seating available for $25. To reserve tickets, call 541-994-9994.

Oceanside Art Show Oceanside Community Club • Oceanside 10 am to 5 pm. See Saturday listing for details.

Lincoln City Cultural Center Join the farmers and crafters on the center’s front lawn for homegrown, home-baked and handcrafted treats. 9 am-3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-994-9994. FMI, go to www.lincolncityfarmersmarket.org.

Yachats Farmers Market Yachats Commons Local growers, artists and a friendly atmosphere make this market a must-see. 9 am to 2 pm, Hwy. 101 and 4th Street. FMI, go to http://yachatsfarmersmarket. webs.com.

“The Patchwork Girl of Oz” Newport Performing Arts Center This Pacific Dance Ensemble adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s seventh Oz novel follows Ojo the Munchkin on a quest to save her Unk Nunkie, who has accidentally been turned to stone. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $14 for adults or $12 seniors and students, available at the center’s box office, online at www.coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-ARTS.

Garibaldi Lions Fish Fry Old Mill Marina • Garibaldi For more details, call 503-322-0322.

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Newport City Hall Buy local at this outdoor market, featuring locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am to 1 pm, 169 SW Coast Hwy. Look for the Red Rooster signs pointing the way.

Tall ships Port Dock 3 • Newport Admire Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain up close in a walk-on tour. 10 am-1 pm. $3 donation requested. FMI, go to www. historicalseaport.org or call 800-200-5239.

Memorial Day speaker Lakeview Senior Living • Lincoln City Suzanne Allen will share her story of organizing volunteers to welcome Vietnam prisoners of war back to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. 2 pm, 2690 NE Yacht Avenue. FMI, call Janet Shinner at 541-994-7400

Memorial Day Ceremony Eureka Cemetery • Newport A remembrance featuring prayer, posting of colors, service songs and poetry. 10 am, 1101 NE Yaquina Heights Drive. FMI, call 541-265-7872 or email ecaor@outlook.com.

Pie & Ice Cream Social Yachats Ladies Clubhouse Have your pick from more than 50 varieties of pie at this Memorial Day feast, organized by the Yachats Ladies Club. Large slices of pie $3.50 each, huge brownies $2.50 and ice cream 50 cents. 11 am to 3 pm or until it’s all gone, whichever comes first, 286 W 3rd Street at the corner of Pontiac Street.

Newport Farmers Market

Monday, May 26

Lincoln City Farmers Market

Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita The half-Irish, half-Japanese Araki brings his mastery of Celtic flute and whistle to the coast. Accompanied on vocals and guitar by Cary Novotny. 6 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue, with doors opening at 5:30 pm. Tickets, $20 or $15 for residents, veterans and students, available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/584746. FMI, call 503-819-2689 or go to www.IrishPDX.com.

South Beach State Park • Newport Help eradicate Scotch broom from the park at this volunteer workday. Bring hand saws, loppers and gloves if you have them . Light snacks and beverages will be provided. 9 am-noon, meet in the day-use area. FMI, contact Dani Padilla at 541-272-0583 or dani.padilla @oregon.gov.

“The Patchwork Girl of Oz”

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Saturday, May 24

“Broom in Bloom”

Spring Members’ Show Neskowin Farmers Market Neskowin Beach Wayside 9 am to 1 pm, right off Highway 101. FMI, go to www.facebook.com/NeskowinFarmersMarket

Tuesday, May 27

Artists’ Studio Association • Lincoln City An opening reception for this juried show, which showcases work from beginner students and expert instructors side by side. 1-4 pm, 620 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to www.AsaArt.net or call 541-265-2678 or 541-996-4442.

Wednesday, May 28

Clay Open Studio

Bark to Baskets

Lincoln City Cultural Center A chance to work on projects from sculpture to functional ware and Raku. Cost is $45 plus materials. All levels are welcome. Open to ages 16 and up. 9:30-noon, 540 NE Hwy 101. To register or FMI, email mail@brookspottery.com or call Caroline at 575-621-2634.

Alsea Library An exhibit on how to use bark and other local plant materials for crafts. See the stages involved in creating a bird, chipmunk, or other mammal. All of the craft items are for sale, with proceeds going to the library maintenance fund. Open throughout May and June, 10 am-4:30 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; and 2-8 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Highway 34, just east of milepost 40. FMI, call 541-487-5061

Siletz Farmers Market Siletz Valley Grange 2 to 6 pm, at the corner of Gaither Street and Logsden Road.

“The End of the Line” Newport Visual Arts Center The Environmental Film Series hosted by the Lincoln County Soil Conservation District continues with a film that skewers politicians and celebrity restaurateurs who have failed to lead on the issue on overfishing. Guest speaker and longtime commercial fisherman Jeff Feldner will give some local context. Free. 6-8 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.

Coastal Encounters Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Bill Lackner will give his annual presentation on crabbing, followed by a field trip to the north shore of Siletz Bay to go crabbing at 7:30 am on Wednesday, May 28. Free but shellfish license required for field trip. 6:30 pm, second floor of the Lincoln Square Civic Complex at 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, contact Ken Hobson, at 541 996-1242 or via e-mail at kenh@lincolncity.org.

Library Book Sale

Nestucca Heroes

Manzanita Find thousands of great quality books for low prices at this North Tillamook Library Friends sale. 9 am-4 pm, with fiction at Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Avenue and nonfiction at the Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Avenue.

The Shell Game property • Cloverdale A dedication ceremony for a marker honoring graduates from the local high school who died in the line of military duty. 1 pm, at the corner of Highway 101 and Gist Road. FMI, contact Kay Saddler at 503-3985000 or vfwa9611@gmail.com.

Oceanside Art Show Oceanside Community Club • Oceanside Find jewelry, soap, paintings, photography, pottery, cards and mixed media at this two-day sale. Free. 10 am to 5 pm, 1550 Pacific Avenue. FMI, call Kay Wooldridge 503-842-3457. Continues Sunday.

Plant & Attic Sale

St. Luke’s by the Sea • Waldport A variety of indoor and outdoor plants will be for sale along with interesting pots, furniture, a variety of art pieces and other treasures from some great attics. Proceeds benefit local charities working with children and families. 10 am to 3 Norman Sylvester pm, 1353 Hwy. 101 South. FMI, call Barbara at 541-563-2878.

Blues Fest Nehalem Bay Winery Enjoy beer, wine, BBQ and blues from the Norman Sylvester Band and the Maggie Kitson Band. Free and family-friendly. 5 pm, 34965 Hwy. 53. FMI, call 503-368-WINE

Thursday, May 29

Yearn to Learn Neighbors for Kids • Depoe Bay Beginners’ classes on social media, Internet safety, starting an Ebay business from home and much more. $25 each. Sign up in advance at: http://neighborsforkids.org/index. php/yearn-to-learn/

Waldport Wednesday Market Waldport Community Center Berries, spinach, honey, flowers and a host of crafts are on offer at this thriving downtown farmers and crafters market. 10 am to 4:30 pm in the parking lot, 265 E. Hwy. 34. FMI, call 541-270-0230.

Octopus Encounters

Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport Experience firsthand what many biologists consider one of the most intelligent inve rtebrates in the world. Go behind-the-scenes at the aquariu by the tentacle and learn abo m to shake an octopus ut the hidden life of this amazing animal through your eyes, ears and fingertip s. Noon to 1 pm, 2820 SE Ferr y Slip Road. $35 for Aquariu m members, $40 for non-me mbers. Ages 8 and up. Reservations are recommend ed. For more information go to http://aquarium.org /visit/special-tours-andencounters, or call 541-86 7-3474.

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lively Spring; loaded with art Art from beginner students and expert instructors will hang side by side at the Artists’ Studio Association in Lincoln City when the Spring Members’ Art Show gets underway on Saturday, May 24. The show, which runs through June 8, will showcase pieces from beginner, intermediate and advanced artists whose work was completed during the past year. Entries will be juried in four categories – Watercolor, Oil/Acrylic, Mosaics and Other, a category that includes mixed media, pastel, pen and ink, block printing, photography or other 2D or 3D artwork. The judge for the show is Ken Hartwell, artist, instructor and longtime member of the Yaquina Art Association. The show will open with a public reception from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, May 24, where art lovers will get the chance to mingle and chat with the artists. The Artists’ Studio Association is located at 620 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, in the same building as the Co-op Gallery. The classroom/studio is ADA accessible and ample parking is available. For more information about the show or ASA classes, go to www.AsaArt.net or call 541-2652678 or 541-996-4442.

Enjoy a full raft of pie

Not since Huckleberry Finn set out on a raft has there been a river trip that offers as much fun as the pie and ice cream socials of the Yachats Ladies Club. Held three times each summer, the events feature a “River of Pie” winding its way through the center of the clubhouse — a river that will be in full flow for the Annual Memorial Weekend Pie & Ice Cream Social on Saturday, May 24. More than 50 varieties of pie will be on offer, ranging from apple, berry and peach to cream pies and specialty favorites like lemon meringue, chocolate truffle and coconut custard. There will only be a few of the specialty pies, including sugar-free and gluten-free options, so come early for the best selection.

Slices are a generous 6th of a pie and are $3.50 each. Huge brownies are $2.50 and guests can add ice cream for just 50 cents more. Coﬀee and tea will be served as well. With far too many pies to sample in just one afternoon, guests are encouraged to load up a to-go box and take some home for later. Pie will be served from 11 am to 3

Paint nothin’ like a good run

Photo by Anthony619

A color run in New York City

Of all the bright ideas to hit the world of running, the color run is surely one of the brightest. And on Sunday, June 8, runners in Newport will be able to brighten their day by taking part in the Chakra Blast, the ﬁrst color run to hit the Oregon Coast. The non-competitive, non-timed run will see runners start from Nye Beach at 1:30 pm, preferably wearing all white. As they make their way along the 5-kilometer beach course, they will pass through color stations,

pm or until it is all gone, whichever comes ﬁrst. The Yachats Ladies Clubhouse is located at 286 W 3rd Street at the corner of Pontiac Street. The next Pie & Ice Cream Social will be on July 4. For information about joining the Yachats Ladies Club, call Sandy Dunn, president, at 541-547-3205.

where volunteers will shower them with bright colors. DJ Day Job will be on hand to keep participants pumped up with high-energy music throughout the family-friendly event. Advance registration is available through Saturday, May 31, at $35 for adults; $ 25 for Class of 2014 graduates from Lincoln County high schools; or $20 for under 13s. Under 5s run for free with a paying adult. Registration fees increase by $5 come Sunday, June 1. For more information or to register, go to www. coasthillsevents.com/chakrablast.

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will have some pre-harvested clams on avoid getting stranded. hand to help show participants what’s Any tide lower than two feet will open what. up some opportunities to grab some Rauenhorst has been giving clamming soft shell clams at the edges of the bay, and crabbing demonstrations on Alsea Rauenhorst said, but in order to get to the Bay for nine years — big gaper clams in the long enough that people middle, clammers should have started calling him wait for a negative tide. “Ranger Clameron.” So be sure to keep “I grew up in an copy of the Oregon Minnesota,” he said. “I Coast TODAY in your Before heading out on to didn’t have any of this back pocket or check our Alsea Bay or any other bay when I was growing up.” online tide tables on your in search of clams, be sure to After moving to smartphone or tablet at call Oregon’s Shellfish safety Oregon and being hired www.oregoncoasttoday. hotline at 1-800-448-2474. as an interpretive ranger, com. The hotline gives up-to-theRauenhorst was told to Beyond that, minute information on any pick a passion and build Rauenhorst said, there’s conditions that could make a program around it. just one other piece of shellfish unsafe to eat. “When I came out preparation to keep in here to Oregon, I learned mind. about all this bounty that “Don’t wear your I could go out and harvest,” he said. “I just Sunday best, you know,” he said. ‘You are love eating seafood. And people getting muddy, You are getting down on Patrick Alexander really get a sense of that when I your hands and knees and a lot of times Oregon Coast TODAY am doing my demonstrations.” there are kids down there flinging mud Clamming doesn’t require much every which way.” Few things in this life can match the When the tides kit — just a bucket, a shovel and a serene beauty of a bay at high tide — its goes out, just about pair of gloves — and Rauenhorst Rauenhorst’s clamming, crabbing and glassy surface soothing the nerves and anywhere in the bay normally has enough to go around shrimping demonstrations are set to begin prompting deep thoughts. is a good spot to start for all his students. But, with Saturday, June 14. The Alsea Bay Historic But it is when the tide goes out that digging, Rauenhorst attendance at the demonstrations Interpretive Center is located at the south Alsea Bay really kicks into high gear as said, although he sometimes topping 50 people; it’s end of the Alsea Bay Bridge, 620 NW Spring one of the Oregon Coast’s best spots for spends most of his always safest to bring your own if Street. For more information, call Rauenhorst A gaper clam clam digging. time at the south you have them. at 541-270-8480. ha rv es te d beneath the Alsea Ba y Bridge Cameron Rauenhorst, an interpretive end of the Alsea Any clammers aged 14 and This week offers low tides at civilized hours ranger with the Oregon Parks Bay Bridge, right next over must have an Oregon in the mornings on Alsea Bay, see tide tables Department, said the bay boasts four to his office in the Alsea Bay Historic shellfish license, which costs $7 a on page 21 for details. different types of clams, providing a Interpretive Center. year for state residents and $20.50 for potential feast for anyone with a shovel, a And it is from there that Rauenhorst nonresidents. bucket and the willingness to get a little will be offering free crabbing, clamming The broad Alsea Bay gives clammers a muddy. and shrimp pumping demonstrations on good three hours of clamming time every “There’s the purple varnish clam, which Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from time the tide goes out, with Rauenhorst is a steamer,” he said. “You can get 72 of June through August. saying anywhere from two hours before them a day. Then you can get 36 soft shell The classes, which start at 10:30 am, low tide to one hour after is a good time clams. Then you go over and get up to 12 will offer stories, cooking tips and a to get digging. big gaper clams, the horsenecks. And then hands-on trip to the bay if the tide is low More than an hour after low tide, the you can get 20 cockles as well.” enough. When tides are high, Rauenhorst water starts coming in fast, so stay alert to

Call before you dig

High time for a low-tide trip to Waldport’s Alsea Bay

Captain cook As well as showing how to harvest clams of all kinds, Rauenhorst has some tips on the best ways to cook them up in the kitchen. For purple varnish or soft shell clams, he recommends letting them sit in a bucket of water for up to three days to purge the sand from their stomachs.

After that, he said, the sky’s the limit — steam them open in coconut milk and Thai curry; cook them up with red sauce into a cioppino; go traditional with white wine and garlic; or just steam them and dip them in butter. “That’s straight up, au naturel,” he said. Meanwhile, he said, the larger gaper clams need to be steamed open to reveal the long neck, which

can then be cut into strips, battered with rice flour, egg and Panko mix and flash fried. Another option for the larger clams, Rauenhorst said, is clam chowder. “But remember,” he said, “The longer you cook a clam the tougher it gets. So get the base ready, call everyone in, throw in the clams give them one quick stir and serve.” Ranger Cameron “Clameron” Rauenhorst

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saw a tattooed mom with her grumpy daughter coming up the path from the beach. A pregnant friend followed close behind. They were all barefoot. On the driftlogs, a couple of mountain men donned wet suits while a weird cattle mutt guarded their possessions. On the sand, I passed a couple of tourists marveling at the waves. They spoke German. Out to sea, with Cape Falcon looming in the background, I counted at least a dozen surfers and paddleboarders. No one paid a fee to do any of these things. It was a weekday winter afternoon on Short Sand Beach in Oswald West State Park, simply the finest, sexiest and most historically interesting state park in Oregon. Short Sand Beach is a fantastic spot to play near the ocean but I wasn’t there for recreation; I sought inspiration to renew my faith in the power of traditional journalism and its scrupulous regard for facts, fact gathering, objectivity, integrity, accountability and truth telling with the depth and clarity of Crater Lake. It often seems like a majority of citizens don’t care about these principles anymore. The inspiration would result from visiting the most sacred place in Pacific Northwest journalism — the Matt Kramer Memorial located in Oswald West State Park. There, on a plaque, you will read: “The people of Oregon hereby express their gratitude to Matt Kramer of the Associated Press, whose clear and incisive newspaper articles were instrumental in gaining public support for passing of the 1967 Beach Bill. This landmark legislation guarantees forever the public’s right to the free and uninterrupted use of one of Oregon’s most popular recreation attractions, its ocean beaches.” I’ve worked as a reporter before. It’s the hardest writing work I’ve ever done and I doubt I could do it for a living. Everyone wants to critique, opine, bloviate. Cranking out error-free copy about a school board meeting or a criminal case is a thousand times more difficult and important than reviewing music or the shimmering dress some celebrity

barely wore at the Oscars. Writing a novel? Piece of cake. I’ve written one. You get to make things up in fiction. External deadlines don’t really exist. Journalism demands a timely and ethical attention to the facts and how those facts are marshaled, sourced and reported; in other words, a process that is the antithesis of what most Americans think news is today. Half this country wouldn’t believe in the laws of gravity if a certain television network told them gravity was a hoax perpetrated by a certain political party. I always love teaching high school journalism because it forces students to confront people and issues outside their knowledge, let alone comfort zones. Becoming a reporter also makes students empathize, challenge, uncover, ask, listen, document, present, reveal. Their stories are read by peers, teachers, parents and the community and matter a million times more than a literary analysis or a state writing test. These stories matter for years. So who was Matt Kramer? Matt Kramer was a veteran Associated Press reporter covering the Capitol beat and the 1967 session of the Oregon Legislature. His dispatches on the early precarious fate of the “Beach Bill” that appeared in newspapers around the state helped keep the bill alive in the public eye despite the efforts of a cabal of coastal legislators who wanted to kill it in committee. The man wrote 40,000-50,000 bias-free words (I’ve read them all) in five months and his sentences awakened a sleeping giant — the people of Oregon — to the shocking news that their publicly-owned beaches in the dry sand areas were imperiled by impending privatization. My favorite Kramer sentence is: “There has been a public outcry to preserve the beaches since some private owners began claiming the beach down to the high tide line and began barring the public.” Kramer’s son, Blair, told me that his father loved beaches and he often took his family camping there. Reporters didn’t make all that much then (and now) and staying in coastal motels was an anathema to Kramer, who also wrote a book about campout cooking. When the threat to Oregon’s public beaches arose, he went into action and typed up hard news stories that quickly became the foundation for public discussion and ultimately, opinion. And when it comes to Oregon, you know where the public will land when it comes to their beaches. Back in 1967, they just needed to be informed and alerted and then galvanized. Matt Kramer’s

indefatigable journalism did precisely that. Matt Kramer died from cancer in 1972 and the state erected the memorial in exactly the right place, a park named after Governor Oswald West, who, in 1913, took the lead role in inaugurating the state’s unique legacy of publicly-owned beaches by signing a law (that he wrote) that declared the wet sand areas of Oregon’s ocean beaches a public highway. Why every collegiate journalist in Oregon isn’t required to visit the memorial, lay hands on it, read the tribute aloud, and post images to social media sites as a requirement for graduation is beyond me. Every writer in Oregon should visit, too, because knowing what Matt Kramer accomplished with his simple and lucid sentences amounts to taking the best kind of writing workshop, the kind where you don’t need to write a single word but can’t wait to write because the inspiration is suﬀusing every atom of your creative being. I’d take an accolade like the Matt Kramer Memorial over a Nobel Prize in Literature. I meant that. It’s not even close. Books may endure, but beaches are forever. If Kramer hadn’t done what he did, and the Beach Bill had gone down to defeat, well, go to New Jersey or Malibu and see how the Oregon Coast would have turned out. I also bet I would have never become an Oregon writer because the equation is: no free public beaches to roam + no roaming imagination + no incredible adventures = zero material. Matt Love is the founder of Nestucca Spit Press, which recently published “Driftwood Forts of the Oregon Coast.” The book is available at all coastal bookstores and through www.nestuccaspitpress.com. Love can be reached at nestuccaspitpress@gmail.com.

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Friday, May 23 STEVENS HESS BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vicki Stevens from Seattle and

Sonny Hess from Portland have joined forces. Once you have heard these two powerful women perform together you will feel the magnetism. Chocolate and vanilla never tasted so good. 9 pm, Roadhouse 101, 4649 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541-994-7729. BETH WILLIS DUO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than hearing beautiful music in the comfort of the Attic Lounge? Calling the set list. Come out and pick your favorites. 8-11 pm, Attic Lounge, Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371. MICHAEL DANE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm. Gracieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. REVOLVING DOOR WITH LISHA ROSE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Classic rock is back. Popular rock diva Lisha Rose on vocals and coast music veterans Will Kang and Bill Wallace on guitars, Jay Arce on drums and Marvin Selfridge on bass will fill the spacious dance floor again with happy revelers. 8-11 pm, Cecilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dirty Apron, 912 N Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264-8360. LUCKY GAP STRING BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Modern hoedown music. Traditional tunes from all over. 7-10 pm, CafĂŠ Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134. PAST FORWARD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nostalgic tunes from the 1920s to the 1960s, like popular standards, show tunes and bossa nova. 6-8 pm, Club 1216, located inside Canyon Way Restaurant and Bookstore, 1216 SW Canyon Way, Newport, 541 265 8319. THE BRET LUCICH SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The local favorite, singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician plays the Waterfront Grille with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 7-10 pm, Embarcadero Resort 1000 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, 541-265-8521. RICHARD SHARPLESS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Retiredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from his days playing in Nashville, Richard plays guitar and sings his own tunes plus an eclectic mix of favorites. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Saturday, May 24 KARAOKE FROM HELL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Does singing in front of a crowd give you the shakes? How about when you have the backing of a full professional band? $5. 9 pm, San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, 503-368-5080. THE STRANGE TONES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Enter the world of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crime-abillyâ&#x20AC;? and discover the trademark sound of this band of Portland renegades. 9 pm, Roadhouse 101, 4649 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541-994-7729. STEVE SLOAN BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Acoustic. 9 pm, Snug Harbor Bar & Grill, 5001 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-4976.

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BETH WILLIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Beatles? Sure. Weezer? Absolutely. Etta James?

Yes. Rihanna? Why not?! If you can think of it, they can play it. Come out and see. 8-11 pm, Attic Lounge, Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371. MICHAEL DANE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. BRINGETTO-CAMERON JAZZ ORCHESTRA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7-9 pm, Cecilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dirty Apron, 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264-8360. JUNE AND JOREN RUSHING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Local favorites. A husbandand-wife team who give music and vocals a fairytale wedding each time they get on stage. 8:30-11:30 pm, Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub, 613 NW 3rd Street, Newport, 541-574-8787. RICK BARTOW AND THE BACKSEAT DRIVERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Local favorite Rick and company play original tunes and assorted roots music. 7-10 pm, CafĂŠ Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541574-8134. THE BRET LUCICH SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The local favorite, singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician plays the Waterfront Grille with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 7-10 pm, Embarcadero Resort 1000 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, 541-265-8521. RICHIE G, TU TU KANE & MABEAT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hawaiian style. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Sunday, May 25 OREGON COAST JAM SOCIETY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4 pm, Old Oregon Tavern, 1604 Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-994-8515. NORMAN SYLVESTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; aka â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boogie Cat,â&#x20AC;? Sylvester will lay down a blues performance that will leave you feeling like the cat that got the cream. 9 pm, Roadhouse 101, 4649 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541-994-7729. HANNAH AND FRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8:30 pm, Snug Harbor Bar & Grill, 5001 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-4976. BETH WILLIS ROCK DUO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cool places like Salishan need an excellent soundtrack. You pick it, they play it. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rock. 8 pm, Attic Lounge Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, 541-7642371. MICHAEL DANE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. LOZELLE JENNINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; presents The Pentacoastal Blues Jam. 4-7 pm, Cecilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dirty Apron, 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-2648360.

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s o u n d wa v e s Continued from Pg. 18 BEVERLY RITZ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This master of solo piano jazz performs jazz

classics and elegant original jazz and blues over Sunday brunch. Noon2 pm, CafĂŠ Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134. RICHWOOD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Acoustic duo. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Monday, May 26 IAN, STACY & WHALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Acoustic American roots. Covers and

originals with elements of folk, blues and alt-country. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Tuesday, May 27 JAZZ JAM â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7:30 pm, Snug Harbor Bar & Grill, 5001 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-4976. ROCKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;N TACOS OPEN JAM â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jam hosts Argosy Instone mostly play rock and blues but will â&#x20AC;&#x153;try almost anything with anyone.â&#x20AC;? Pair that with 50-cent tacos and you have yourself one fine evening. 7-10 pm, Uptown Pub, 636 SW Hurbert Street, Newport, 541-265-3369. MIKE ANDERSON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jazz standards. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Wednesday, May 28 RICHARD SILEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The well-known local singer and guitarist

plays an eclectic and engaging mix of everything from American songbook standards to blues to originals; accompanied by sidekick Deane Bristow on harmonica. 7 pm, Cecilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dirty Apron 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264-8360. RICHARD SHARPLESS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Retiredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from his days playing in Nashville, Richard plays guitar and sings his own tunes plus an eclectic mix of favorites. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Thursday, May 29 ZUHG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join this Eugene band for a funky reggae jam. 9 pm, The

Nauti Mermaid, 1343 Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-614-1001. THE BRET LUCICH SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A local favorite singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 7-9 pm, Attic Lounge, Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371. MICHAEL DANE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. RIC DIBLASI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The crooner piano man takes to the stage every Thursday. 6 pm, The Lodge at Otter Crest, 310 Otter Crest Drive, Otter Rock, 541-765-2111. STELLA BLUE & FRIENDS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7 pm, Cecilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dirty Apron, 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264-8360. OPEN MIC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hosted by Roland Woodcock. 6 pm, CafĂŠ Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134. RICHARD SILEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The well-known local singer and guitarist plays an eclectic and engaging mix of everything from American songbook standards to blues to originals; accompanied by sidekick Deane Bristow on harmonica. 7 pm, Bay 839, 839 Bay Blvd, Newport, 541-265-2839. RUSS & RON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With Ron on guitar and Russ on fiddle, this pair play a little of everything: classic country, pop, swing, folk, bluegrass, standards, fifties and hoedowns. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

RAND BISHOP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Drawing from The Beatles, Stones, Dylan,

writer, entertainer and musician plays the Waterfront Grille with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 7-10 pm, Embarcadero Resort 1000 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, 541-265-8521. PARISH GAP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very classiest classy rock band returns for another long summer of great music in Newport. Covers of everything from Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga, along with plenty of original songs. 8:30 pm The Bay Haven Inn, 608 SW Bay Blvd., Newport 541-265-7271. KENNY, BOB & ROB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This THE BRET LUCICH SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; entertaining trio from Bandon plays The local favorite, singer-songwriter, folk music with a country flavor. entertainer and musician plays the Kenny Croes (guitar and vocals), Waterfront Grille with a wide variety Bob Shaffar (Dobro, fiddle and of music for listening and dancing. vocals) and Rob Hamilton (bass and 7-10 pm, Embarcadero Resort 1000 vocals) come from diverse musical SE Bay Blvd, Newport, 541-265-8521. backgrounds, but together perform a unique blend of original and THE JOSH HART PROJECT well-known songs. 6-8:30 pm, The â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style is unique but leans Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, towards the bluesy side of things. 541-547-4477. Listings are free. Venues and music makers in Soulful expressions are portrayed in his performance, vocals and Lincoln or Tillamook counties are invited to lyrics. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 submit concerts, photos and corrections in Sunday, June 1 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547writing. Email them to news@oregoncoasttoday. OREGON COAST JAM 4477. com. Listings are organized from north to south, SOCIETY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4 pm, Old Oregon and the descriptions are generally provided Tavern, 1604 Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, by the venue. Entrance is free unless otherwise Saturday, May 31 541-994-8515. indicated. HILLSTOMP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bucket ZUHG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Original funk and and slide brand rock band from reggae. 8:30 pm, Snug Harbor Bar & Portland. What does that mean? Grill, 5001 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, Well, punk blues for a startâ&#x20AC;Ś $5. 9 pm, San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda 541-996-4976. Avenue, Manzanita, 503-368-5080. MICHAEL DANE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The famous Michael on piano and guitar, BILLY D. AND THE HOODOOS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mix one part rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sea blues, add some Chicago South Side swagger and sprinkle some Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. tasty Cray-esque licks, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some mighty fine tunes. 9 pm, LOZELLE JENNINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; presents The Pentacoastal Blues Jam. Roadhouse 101, 4649 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541-994-7729. 4-7 pm, Cecilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dirty Apron, 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264ROCKTOPIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toe-tapping rock nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll. 9 pm, Snug Harbor Bar 8360. & Grill, 5001 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-4976. BEVERLY RITZ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This master of solo piano jazz performs jazz MICHAEL DANE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The famous Michael on piano and guitar, classics and elegant original jazz and blues over Sunday brunch. playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sea Noon-2 pm, CafĂŠ Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. 8134. HIGH FIDELITY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blues. 8:30-11:30 pm, Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub, 613 NW 3rd Street, Newport, 541-574-8787. DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T SEE YOUR FAVORITE BAND? HIDE THE DATE, RICK BARTOW AND THE BACKSEAT DRIVERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Local TIME AND VENUE INSIDE A PARTICULARLY SUCCULENT GAPER CLAM IN ALSEA BAY AND SEND THE legend Rick and friends keep you smiling with their special blend GPS COORDINATES TO MID CITY PLAZA. PREFER of roots and originals. 7-10 pm, CafĂŠ Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, OYSTERS? JUST EMAIL IT TO NEWS@OREGONNewport, 541-574-8134. COASTTODAY.COM. THE BRET LUCICH SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The local favorite, singer-songTom Petty, Van Morrison and other baby-boomer faves, Bishop returns to pickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and grinninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with a repertoire he has christened, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Songs to sing and drink along to.â&#x20AC;? 8:30-11:30 pm, Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub, 613 NW 3rd Street, Newport, 541-574-8787. CHAZ AND MINDA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Basic Americana songs and acoustic tunes on guitar and banjo. 6-8 pm, Club 1216, located inside Canyon Way Restaurant and Bookstore, 1216 SW Canyon Way, Newport, 541 265 8319.

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The performers of the Pacific Dance Ensemble will be strapping on their ruby slippers for another trip down the Yellow Brick Road this weekend as they take to the stage in “The Patchwork Girl of Oz.” Published in 1913, “The Patchwork Girl of Oz” is the seventh book in L. Frank Baum’s Oz series and tells the story of a little Munchkin girl named Ojo on her quest to save her Unk Nunkie, who has accidentally been turned to stone. She is joined by Scraps, a patchwork doll who has been brought to life. This adaptation of the work, written by Pacific Dance Ensemble Director Nancy Mittleman, follows Ojo, Scraps and others, including Dorothy, the Scarecrow and Toto, on a wild adventure in search of the five magical ingredients needed to bring her dear uncle back the land of the living. Mittleman said she is very excited about the production, which expands and refines Zephyr Kreis-Stokes the ensemble’s 1997 presentation of “Adventures as the Scarecrow in Oz” — a show that combined elements of “The Patchwork Girl of Oz” and “The Emerald City of Oz.” “L. Frank Baum continues to fascinate children and adults alike with his timeless creations,” Mittleman said, adding that Baum’s 14 Oz novels predicted many inventions and concepts that have now become commonplace,

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such as television, computer-generated scenes, video cameras, laptop computers, wireless telephones, women in high risk, action-heavy occupations and advertising on clothing. Members of the Pacific Dance Ensemble play the main roles, while students of Newport School of Artistic Movement join in as supporting cast. Ensemble members taking to the stage include Erika Sugrue, Violet Burn, Zephyr Kreis-Stokes, Lexi French, Aramina Leavitt, Leela Kreis-Stokes, Drake Simon, Avery Osborn, Danika Simon, Coral Lehrman, Tess Dziak and honorary members, Sophia Goodwin-Rice, Cooper Theodore and Cori Ogburn. Guest narrators Khloella Brateng and Mary Eastman, fresh from their roles in the Red Octopus Theatre Company’s production of “Anton in Show Business,” give unique and fanciful voices to all the characters. Special effects and lights are designed by Ernest Brown. “The Patchwork Girl of Oz” opens on Friday, May 23, with a performance at 7 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive Street. The run continues through Sunday, June 1, with evening performances at 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm matinées on Sunday May 25 and June 1. Tickets, $14 for adults or $12 seniors and students, are available at the center’s box office, online at www.coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-ARTS.

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6.6 6.3 6.4 6.7 6.9 9.0 9.0 9.0

2:10 pm 3:09 pm 4:06 pm 4:58 pm 5:47 pm 6:33 pm 7:16 pm 7:58 pm

0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.9

7:24 am 8:46 am 10:01 am 11:07 am 12:04 pm 12:55 pm 12:09 am 12:47 am

4.9 4.7 4.7 4.9 5.0 5.2 6.9 6.8

1:32 pm 2:31 pm 3:28 pm 4:20 pm 5:09 pm 5:55 pm 6:38 pm 7:20 pm

0.4 0.9 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8

7:15 am 8:37 am 9:52 am 10:58 am 11:55 am 12:46 pm 12:00 am 12:38 am

6.3 6.1 6.1 6.3 6.5 6.7 8.9 8.8

1:55 pm 2:56 pm 3:54 pm 4:48 pm 5:38 pm 6:24 pm 7:07 pm 7:49 pm

1.1 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.2 2.4

7:30 am 8:50 am 10:05 am 11:10am 12:07 pm 12:58 pm 12:19 am 12:58 am

6.0 5.8 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.4 8.2 8.1

Low Tides

1.4 0.9 0.4 -0.1 -0.5 -0.8 -0.9 -0.9

8:29 pm 9:19 pm 10:05 pm 10:49 pm 11:29 pm --1:41 pm 2:24 pm

6.0 6.3 6.6 6.8 6.9 -5.3 5.3

High Tides

Low Tides

1.9 1.3 0.6 -0.1 -0.7 -1.0 -1.2 -1.2

7.9 8.3 8.6 8.9 -7.2 7.3 7.4

High Tides

Low Tides

2.0 1.3 0.6 0.2 -0.7 -1.1 -1.3 -1.3

8:49 pm 9:45 pm 10:34 pm 11:19 pm --1:17 pm 2:01 pm 2:42 pm

8:20 pm 9:10 pm 9:56 pm 10:40 pm 11:20 pm --1:32 pm 2:15 pm

7.8 8.2 8.5 8.8 8.9 -6.8 6.9

High Tides

8:32 pm 9:24 pm 10:12 pm 10:57 pm 11:39 pm --1:43 pm 2:26 pm

7.3 7.6 7.9 8.1 8.2 -6.5 6.5

Bold = Minus Tides. Tide tables are for recreational use. If you’re piloting the “Costa Concordia II” in front of your college roommate’s oceanfront bungalow at Otter Crest of Cape Lookout, talk to a harbormaster. Tide info courtesy tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov. If you discover a seal pup or other stranded marine animal on the beach, do not approach, touch, or pour water on the animal. Instead, call 800-452-7888. Keep dogs leashed and far from all marine mammals. Japanese Tsunami Debris Info: Information on significant marine debris sightings on the coast can be reported to the NOAA Marine Debris Program at DisasterDebris@noaa.gov.

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Some neighborhoods just attract talented people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upper East Side, Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hyde Park and... the Delaware Valley Federal Correctional Facility? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the setting for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Delval Divas,â&#x20AC;? the Barbara Pease Weber comedy that concludes its four-week run at Lincoln Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre West this weekend. Together, wayward Wall Street trader Stella Wild, larcenous lawyer Rosemary Adams, dodgy doctor Linda Robertson and crooked computer hacker Beth Ziegler are the Delval Divas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and they are doing the time of their lives. With massages on call, chocolates on the pillow and their pick of the best gourmet restaurants come mealtime, the divas are living high on the hog, with prison guard Lucille eating out of their hand. But life on the inside gets turned inside out when one

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of the divas is released and her bunk assigned to Sharon, a new inmate facing charges distinctly messier than tax fraud. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Delval Divasâ&#x20AC;? will run through May 24, with performances at 8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with doors opening at 7:30 pm.

Tickets for the show are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors aged 62 and up and for students; and $8 for children 12 and under. On regular performance days, the box oďŹ&#x192;ce is open at 2 pm at the theater, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. For reservations, call 541994-5663.

Talk about a flash mob The Riverbend Players are inviting audiences to take a step back in time to an era of mobsters, molls and speakeasies as they commence a three-week run of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funeral for a Gangster,â&#x20AC;? a dinner theater show at Tsunami Restaurant in Wheeler. The year is 1928; the place, Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speak Easy; the occasion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a funeral service for Vito â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gutâ&#x20AC;? Marzetti who has been gunned down in a gangland slaying. A colorful guest list includes Frankie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marblesâ&#x20AC;? Marzetti, played by Greg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill; Ruby â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fingersâ&#x20AC;? Marzetti, played by Linda Olsson; Joey â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lumpâ&#x20AC;? Marzetti, played by Brian McMahon; Lena â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Grieving Widowâ&#x20AC;? Marzetti, played by Betsy McMahon; and Federal Agent Farmer, played by Mike Scott. As the service gets underway, audience members will ďŹ nd themselves presented with a gangland mystery to solve and no shortage of suspects. Written by Eileen Moushey, directed

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by Ted Weissbach and hosted by Linda Makohon, this Riverbend Players production promises clever dialogue and hilarious comedy antics. The play opens on Friday, May 23, with a performance at 7 pm at the restaurant, located at 380 Marine Drive. The run will continue through Saturday, June 7, with performances at 7 pm each Friday and Saturday night. Tickets, $25 in advance and $30 at the door, include lasagna, garlic bread, salad and dessert, and are available by calling 503-3683778.

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Taking a bow These tall ships have a-mast quite a following

Story & photos by Gretchen Ammerman For the TODAY

s I stood on the dock waiting to board Lady Washington, a replica 18th-century sailing ship docked in Newport, I was close enough to hear a young boy turn to his father and say with conviction, “There were no puffballs on the Pirates of the Caribbean ship!”

The father smiled at me and explained that his son had seen the movie “at least 200 times.” Unfortunately, the family hadn’t purchased tickets ahead of time, so a piratically clad member of the crew was on his mobile phone trying vainly to get them seats on board. The little lad was strangely silent on the topic of the authenticity of an 18th-century sailor on a cell phone. Had the family made it onto the boat, they would have learned that Lady Washington is roughly 92 percent accurate, with most of the other 8 percent being adjustments made to appease the Coast Guard. In the boy’s honor, I asked about the puﬀballs, and learned that they were made

from old rope that was too frayed to serve its original use and now was used to protect unfrayed ropes from the rubbing of the sails. On a roll, I followed that with, “How much more historically accurate is she than the Pirates of the Caribbean ship, the Black Pearl?” I won’t repeat the whole answer, but it had a few slurs against Hollywood; and included descriptive phrases like “a barge with sticks.” I was glad the little guy gave me something to ask, since I had only brought one question, albeit a really important one; whether there are bathrooms on board the ship. The answer is no, however, according to senior crew member Dave Lebson, there are “designated safe areas to lose your lunch.” Luckily, I really didn’t need to ask any questions to learn all about Lady Washington or about the period during which the original vessel sailed, as, in the words of Lebson, the replica ship is a

“traveling classroom and museum.” The crews consist of both paid and volunteer staff, whose knowledge is almost as impressive as the enthusiasm they have for sharing it. When I was discussing goats with another passenger, we were joined by Sophia McCloy, who treated us to the story of Nancy the Goat, who had lived on the original Lady Washington. As she told her version of the story, passing crew members who were not otherwise occupied joined in with other Nancy related trivia, and McCloy disappeared below decks for a few minutes, then emerged with a toy stuffed Nancy the Goat with whom passengers were welcome to take pictures. Other than a good set of sea legs and a love for nautical history, another requirement for crew members is apparently a good memory. Once the sails were set, the engine was cut, and we were gently and quietly cruising, the crew was free to put on a show, singing sea shanties from memory. After a few rousing songs, one fellow took center stage and starting reciting a poem, again from memory. It was impressively long and extremely entertaining since it involved cannibalism, a subject that always lends itself well to comical verse. The guests were not just an audience, however. We sang along during with sea shanties as prompted, and some lucky passengers got to help the crew when it was time to stow the sails and fire up the ship’s diesel engine — part of that aforementioned 8 percent. On May 20, Lady Washington was

joined in Newport by Hawaiian Chieftain, another sailing vessel owned and operated by the Washington-based Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority. In addition to walk-on tours and adventure sails, the two ships will be taken out together for “Battle Sails” on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25. The battles are mainly verbal and simulated; no actual cannons will be shot across any bows. “Is it like paint ball?” asked one of the other passengers on my trip. “Yes, it’s exactly like a paint ball ﬁght,” Lebson answered. “Just without any paint.” For the ships’ schedules, see the Coast Calendar on pages 12 and 13. Advance tickets are highly recommended. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.historicalseaport.org or call 800-2005239.

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