alternative the lower press serving columbia pacific region • april 2015 vol 16 • issue 195

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GET TRASHY “A Nice AT THE Piece of Community TRASH BASH Astoria!” pg10 FINNS MATT LOVE Excerpt discover pg11 astoria A Sweet Grant Voi Kauhea!!! Building for pg18 NC Food Web pg29 The Harbor Lights the Column TEAL at a time! pg9

one egg POETRYFEST MANZANITA pg20

CEDAR SHAKES VINYL PARTY HIPFiSH Visits April 10 Lazy Creek Farm pg12 in the L&C Valley kicking up the locovore Season’s Greetings

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Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 2 FRAMED Test Drive Primal our new Mates FRAMED Chamber Jazz Minnesota Fat Bike at KALA april 17 11th and Marine Drive in Astoria 503.325.2961 • OPEN DAILY • www.bikesandbeyond.com

or over 30 years Chris Lee (vibes) and FColleen O’Brien (cello and voice) have been performing as the eclectic chamber jazz duo (and sometimes trio) Primal Mates. They combine the attention to composition and form of chamber mu- sic & art songs with the freedom and improvisational interplay of jazz. From re-imagined standards where mysterious Professional Real Estate Services hidden layers and meanings are revealed to writing began their 5 year journey as the trio Primal Mates. They per- lyrics to some of the most intriguing compositions of recent years. formed locally & toured nationally and produced 2 recordings. • Local Knowledge Growing up about a mile from each other in Portland, Oregon, Chris and Colleen continue to tour and perform as a duo evolv- • National Exposure they met in 1980 when Colleen asked Chris to play drums in a ing the spirit of Primal Mates in their chamber music as well as • Attention to You quartet she was forming. The meeting of kindred musical spirits integrating their songs, and poetry project into the body of their is always a fortunate encounter and the two soon realized they works. had even more in common as ‘anam cara’ as the Irish say, or soul mates. Music in Poetry Poetry in Music 503-468-0915 Along the way they formed the Chris Lee / Colleen O’Brien Look for this performance to feature from their “Music in Poetry” www.PacificProHomes.com project; compositions from the collaboration of Paul Bowles and Group, have raised a son, spent a year in Alaska where the vibe, 207 12th St., Astoria, Oregon cello and voice duo was born, recorded projects of original music Tennessee Williams, Zen/Beat poet Gary Snyder, American poet for quintet that featured Art Lande and Paul McCandless of the Robert Creely whose poems have been set to music by jazz artist group Oregon, performed at the Mt. Hood jazz festival, Festival Steve Swallow, several original compositions set to Japanese and Internacional de Jazz in San Miguel, Mexico as well as being fea- Chinese poems by Li Po, and Toshiyuki. tured on the Denver PBS series Artist Profile. In 1989, they formed the eclectic chamber jazz trio Primal Mates KALA presents Chamber jazz artists Primal Mates on Friday, ZIP LINE TOURS in which they joined forces with guitarist Khabu DougYoung. This April 17. Doors open at 7:30, and music at 8pm. $10 cover. KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive.

eet The von Trapps, the next generation. Siblings MSofia (26), Melanie (24), Amanda (23) and August (20), the great-grandchildren of the Captain and Maria von Trapp, are reinventing the legacy of their birthright for the modern ENJOY A age. Their performances make room for melodicas and uku- TOUR OF 8 leles, lyrics that can unspool in ten languages, twinges of ZIP LINES IN Appalachia and Portlandia, some shout-outs to the Mamas & Papas, all filtered through the DNA of the most beloved mu- A BEAUTIFUL sical ever, The Sound of Music. They have toured extensively, SETTING! from Beijing’s Forbidden City to the Sydney Opera House, performed with major symphonies across the country, ap- peared on Oprah, and recorded with artists such as Wayne Newton and Rufus Wainwright. For the past few years, The von Trapps have been fre- quent guest performers with Pink Martini. The two groups collaborated on Pink Martini’s eighth studio album, Dream a Little Dream, released in March 2014, which has sold over 20,000 copies in the US alone, and was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition. Coast Community Radio presents The von Trapps The siblings sought out a kindred spirit, approaching Friday, May 1, 2015 - Doors open 7 p.m., Concert at 7:30 Israel Nebeker, the lead singer and songwriter of Blind Pilot, OPEN YEAR Over a Mile of Zipping! Liberty Theater, 12th & Commercial, Astoria, OR to produce their latest album, Dancing in Gold. Nebeker ROUND! gets right to the heart and soul of the matter: “Their sound Reservations Required Tickets are $25 and are available at: is an open collage, unafraid of combining disparate style and sentiment. Most importantly to me, it communicates 92111 High Life Road www.highlife-adventures.com Liberty Box Office 503.325.5922 Ext. 55 honestly and is sung from the heart.” Warrenton, OR 97146 503-861-9875

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Miss Massive Snowflake is a charismatic and playful band based in Portland, OR who enjoys playing live and has performed over 500 shows in 10 countries. Front man and songwriter, Shane de Leon was a member of experimental rock band Rollerball for a decade and has collaborated with 31 Knots, Black Heart Proces- sion, Solex, Steve McKay, Rainstick Cowbell, and OVO. With an emotive voice and compelling lyrics, de Leon is a storyteller at heart and is often compared to David Byrne, Guided by Voices, Jonathon Richmond, and the Flaming Lips. The band started as a solo recording project in 2006. Jeanne Kennedy Crosby joined on bass in 2007, and shortly after Andy Brown (Jessamine, Fontanelle) you can’t quite figure out where you’re at. So Sweet shows a joined on drums. moodier side of Miss Massive Snowflake and features the Nina On Miss Massive Snowflake’s fourth album, So Sweet, Simone cover “Turn Me On”. Shane de Leon weaves stories of heartbreak, loss of trust, fam- ily, and social media into eight songs that take us through an KALA@HIPFiSHmonthly joyfully celebrates a long awaited exploration of how love can sometimes walk a fine line of pain. return engagement of one of Portland’s most spirited The album’s first single “Hard To Know” is an upbeat song creative/with opening band Cloven Fruit. Doors open 7:30pm. showing that it’s not always easy to know where to go when $5 Cover. Cocktails. 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. Mona Superhero at kala

5th Annual Portland-based REAL LEWIS AND CLARK STORY 2015 artist Mona (Or…How the Finns Discovered Astoria!) Superhero’s April 3rd - 19th work is comprised entirely of layered, Fri/Sat Eves and Sun Matinees meticulously hand- cut duct tape. Born Teppo and Makkonen at the Liberty in 1970, in Abilene, TX, Mona Super- hero is the leading From Finland with Love American artist of a Sunday, March 22nd was a great day for the Astoria Finnish commu- new wave of artists exploring duct tape as a medium. nity and the Astoria Music Festival. 250 audience members were mesmer- Superhero is self-taught. She had an epiphany in 2001 ized by the hauntingly beautiful music of Sibelius, performed by great, while standing in that hardware store aisle that tape great granddaughter of Finland’s beloved early 20th Century composer, could be used to create art, and has been promot- pianist Ruusamari Teppo and award-winning cellist Jussi Makkonen. ing the use of duct tape as a medium since that day. Intimate and powerful, the duo performed pieces not specifically writ- Superhero has spent over a decade refining her ten for cello and piano, but arranged for this pairing due to Makkonen’s technique and the visual vocabulary that has emerged desire to play Sibelius. Thus, the cello and cellist Makkonen interpreted through her focus on deconstructing biographical themes and melodies inherent to Sibelius compositions; minimalistic, aspects of her life and tying them into universal experi- resonating and revealing the composer’s very essence. Teppo, an unusual ASOC Playhouse ences that we all share. virtuoso, expressive pianist, a storyteller at the keys. A fisrt full concert of Sibelius in Astoria, and to many ears and hearts, one of the most beautiful 129 West Bond Street KALA continues the work of Mona Superhero for Sponsored by Astoria’s 2nd Saturday Artwalk, April 11, 5pm – 8pm. concerts ever performed. Makkonen’s Finnish-style humor and impecca- Pacific Coast Medical Supply, in Uniontown Astoria She’ll be showing work selected from recent shows, bly edgy dress, from his stove-pipe tux pants to his spiked patent leather HIPFISH, Merry Time Tavern, tickets online @ Columbia Veterinary Hospital, also available in prints. Also: Sid Deluca, Sterling shoes spoke tellingly to the independently creative culture and artistry of FernHill Glass, astorstreetoprycompany.com Gorsuch, Roger Hayes. KALA@HIPFiSHmonthly is Finland. Holly McHone Jewelry ticket info call located at 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. KALA is open The fabulous complimentary smorgasbord following the concert and Riverszen Yoga and Resistance Studio ASOC Box Offce: 503-325-6104 for events and the work may also be viewed by appt. lovingly prepared by Astoria’s Finnish Brotherhood Lodge, the perfect Please call 503.338.4878. cadence to this music affair.

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 4 Inside the Month: L E T T E R S TimeBanking for Wellness Cover Story: pg 13 Workshops coming up Timebanking? The term’s becoming Lazy Creek Farm kicks up Chewy Chew ... on this! familiar and sounds a bit like another name the locovore movement for “sharing”. Coming up April 18 and 25 By Cathy Nist Hello HIPFISH! are two chances to find out what it is and Although I no longer live in the area (I how it can help make you healthier. Nature Events pg7 lived in Gearhart for 20 years) my work Clatsop Community College and the often brings me back to the coast. The Lower Columbia TimeBank offer “Time- Tenor Guitars pg10 first thing I look for is Hipfish...what a Banking for Wellness”, a Saturday work- great publication. I feel like I can get shop from 10 am to 4 pm. The class will MAORI CLAY ARTISTS pg15 back into the swing of things with all be offered twice, in Astoria April 18 and in your information concerning events and Seaside April 25. MASTER GARDENERS local lore. Wellness: an active process of gaining awareness, making healthy choices. TimeBanking: a way SEMINAR pg29 I must confess it is Merianne Myer’s of giving and receiving while building supportive networks and strong communities. Wellness and article [Chew On This ] that I scour first. TimeBanking join to create a pathway to healthier living using networking, not money. This 1-day NC Food Web’s Merianne, you have such a great sense workshop includes a panel with health care professionals, instruction in basic self-health screenings, BIG NIGHT MOVIE NIGHT - pg24 of humor. The history you bring to your access to free resources, quick ‘n’ healthy recipes and more. articles always teaches me something TimeBank members will be presenting information and leading activities. It’s a great chance to Day by Day Calendar new (not to mention how wonderfully learn about TimeBanking and sign up, learn about local activities and resources. Leslie Morgan, certi- pg 17, 21-23 tasty your recipes). I am always trans- fied health coach, will be facilitating. Class will include a potluck lunch and foods discussion. Participants should bring a dish to share or PLUS: ported somewhere else...your last article “Beyond the Pale” (March 2015), I read a sack lunch. Snacks will be provided. MUSIC three times! Saturday, April 18, the class will be on the Astoria campus of Clatsop Community College ART Thank you for all your efforts in creating campus, Towler Hall, Room 310, and, Saturday, April 25 at the South County campus, 1455 N THEATER truly wonderful reading. Roosevelt (Highway 101) between Diamond Heating and Human Bean. The class is free and open to everyone. For more information, email Leslie at leslie_mor@msn. PERFORMANCE Liz Davis/Portland, OR. com. To sign up, contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling, Community Education Coordinator for the college LITERARY [email protected] or 503-338-2408.

COLUMNS North County Meeting For Steve Berk . . . 6 Helping Hands Clatsop Cultural Coalition Seeks Public Input THEATER . . . 18 A Reentry Program The Clatsop County Cultural Coalition administers the awarding of grant ART HAPPENS . . . 19 for Homelessness funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust to citizens of Clatsop County each fall. Accord- WORD/Literary EVents . . . 20 ing to its by-laws, the Cultural Coalition goals and funding priorities must be submitted FLASHCUTS ...... Kanekuni 24 Tillamook Helping Hands Reentry Program for review by the community every four years. Current goals and funding priorities are Bike Madame . . . Hammitt-McDonald . . 25 has scheduled a meeting in North Tillamook printed below. Clatsop County residents can submit their input by completing an online FREE WILL ASTROLOGY . . . Brezny 25 County for Monday, April 13 at 6:00 PM in the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/JPNJNHG, emailing their feedback to information@ North Coast Recreation District (NCRD) building, Network Community Listings . . . 26 clatsopculturalcoalition.org , calling 503-325-2431 or 503-325-0590, or attending a 36155 Ninth Street in Nehalem. Tillamook Help- public forum at 7 P.M. on Monday, April 27, at the Warrenton Commuity Center, 170 SW Sonja Grace MESSAGES . . . 27 ing Hands has formed to establish a homeless 3rd, in Warrenton. Bodies in Balance. . . . . Erfling ND 28 service center in Tillamook County to serve the Word & Wisdom . . . Nason 27 almost 400 persons who are currently displaced. Clatsop County Cultural Coalition Goals and Funding Priorities include: FOODGROOVE NEWS . . .29 Fundraising and the selection of a location are • Raise awareness of culture in the areas of visual and performing arts, heritage, and CHEW ON THIS . . . Myers 30 two of the most important topics to be discussed. humanities. This will be an informational meeting as well as a HIPFiSHmonthly is located at 1017 Marine Dr in Astoria. By Appt. • Support the preservation, functionality and/or sustained usage of physical facilities regular planning meeting. All interested persons for visual and performing arts, heritage, and culture within the county. ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - 503.338.4878 are welcomed to attend. • Act to strengthen the overall health of existing non-profit organizations, schools, Rummage Sale: The group will be having individuals, or businesses related to visual and performing arts, heritage, and culture. Teppo and Makkonen at the Liberty Send general email correspondance: hipfish@charter. a fundraising Rummage Sale on April 18 at St. net. HIPFiSH is produced on the web at: Mary’s By the Sea Catholic Church in Rockaway The Clatsop County Cultural From Finland with Love www.hipfishmonthly.com Beach from 9 AM to 2 PM, with a bag sale at Coalition also seeks volunteers to 2:00. Those wishing to donate items for the Rum- join the group to assist in orga- Clatsop County Cultural Coalition Editor/Publisher: mage Sale may drop them off at the church on nizing the yearly activities of the seeks input to review funding Dinah Urell Friday, April 17 between 1 and 5 PM. They will Coalition, reading and evaluating also be accepting clean tarps, coats, and sleeping grant proposals, and participat- priorities Graphics: bags at the sale for distribution to those in need ing in discussions to award funds. Buggy Bison in our community. New socks and toiletries will This is an approximately twenty Attend Public Forum: also be welcomed. Les Kanekuni hour commitment per year, more 7PM, Monday, April 27 Dinah Urell Tillamook Helping Hands will also be partici- if one serves on the executive pating in a Poverty Summit at the Tillamook Bay committee. Coalition members Warrenton Community Center Community College on April 22, 2015. usually represent culture in the 170 SW 3rd, in Warrenton Calendar/Production Established in 2004 in Seaside, Oregon, Help- areas of visual and performing or Assistance/StaffWriter: ing Hands Reentry Program currently provides arts, heritage or humanities and Complete online survey at: 109 beds in Clatsop, Yamhill, and Lincoln Coun- Cathy Nist there are also two at large posi- ties for those needing support to rebuild their tions open. For more informa- www.surveymonkey.com/s/JPNJNHG Magic Web Worker: lives. Helping Hands is looking forward to serving tion and a short application, Email: Bob Goldberg Cover: Design & photo those in need in Tillamook County as well. For contact co-chairs Janet Bowler [email protected] KALA VISUAL ARTS CURATOR: by Dinah Urell. Lazy more information about the Tillamook Helping and Charlene Larsen at informa- Creek chicken egg Hands Reentry Program, please call Gary, Ruby, [email protected] Call: 503-325-2431 or 503-325-0590 Agnes Field hideout. or Carla at the Tillamook County Pioneer Mu- or call 503-325-2431 or 503-325- seum, 503.842.4553. 0590.

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The Appeal of the Marginal by Stephen Berk Inte ll e c tua l s look at trends in popular dream in New Jersey suburbia, while coping Lucky Luciano. Nucky appeals because of culture as a way to ascertain what drives with rebellious children, business reverses his success at working the system while exist- ordinary people. In 1966, as the Vietnam and the ever-present threat of the law. Tony ing outside it. His ultimate undoing is also War was igniting rebellion among the young, Soprano’s appeal was in good part his something with which most Americans can sociologist Charles Keil published Urban struggle for “success” that could only come now identify. Blues. He saw the black bluesman, marginal- outside normal social channels. More and The most compelling and tragic of the ized, given to hallucinogens or narcotics, free more Americans identify with that struggle. new antiheroes is Dexter. A man addicted form improvised music, and alienation from Mob characters are continuously appealing, to serial killing, whose code, given him by suburban consumer pieties, as a model with including real life racketeers of the prohibi- his deceased police detective father, is to kill increasing appeal. While minorities were tion era, another time of massive wealth other serial killers. The police in multieth- purposely excluded from the acquisitive nic Miami are often hamstrung by these American dream, more privileged others, addictive murderers slipping away or being alienated from war and the rat race, often released too early from prison. Dexter had dropped out, assuming the hip marginality been traumatized at age three by witness- of the bluesman. They invented their own ing the chainsaw killing of his mother in a values and countercultural lifestyles. Thus, metal shipping container. After hours sitting following the beat writers, hippies of the in a pool of blood, he is rescued by Harry, Woodstock generation traded deferred grati- the police detective, who adopts and raises fication for immediate pleasure, and cold war him with his younger daughter. Both Dexter nationalism for peace, tolerance, and self and his sister Deb end up on Miami Metro, exploration. Dexter a blood spatter specialist and Deb a As corporate capitalism commodified detective. Trauma has dissociated Dexter and marketed the affect of protest, monied from his feelings, which he generally has to elites reacted against the sixties rebellions, fake. Detecting the tendency to kill in young ultimately creating the extreme capitalism Dexter, Harry had taught him to restrict his that has given all power to the one per cent lethality to those who addictively kill the and marginalization to the masses. In today’s innocent. His scientific job skills repeat his low wage economy of overwork and trailer blood fixation while keeping him in safe parks, ruling one per centers live in a bubble objective mode. unexposed to the rabble. Exploited workers Dexter too wants to live the dream. He become the mercenaries fighting continu- loves children as innocents, marries whole- ous wars for the profits of the ruling caste. inequality and labor impotence. some blonde Rita, with two children, Propaganda-news directs the anger of the The series format enables writers and divorced from an abusive husband. And they impoverished multitudes downward against directors to fully flesh out the personalities have their own child, Harrison. But “normal” migrants created by global corporate rule, and motivations of these marginal figures. In suburban life eludes him, as Rita is killed by or outward against countries or entities chal- Board Walk Empire, one of the lesser known another serial killer Dexter is covertly track- lenging US global domination. bootleggers, Enoch “Nucky” Thompson ing. With the older children visiting grand- And pop culture is again reflecting the runs playtown Atlantic City in the twenties. parents in Orlando, Dexter comes home to sense that official institutions are stacked As dramatized in flashbacks, Nucky and his find his wife dead in a bathtub of bloody against the masses, and survival entails brother Eli grew up poor, with an abusive, water and Harrison sitting in a pool of blood living outside the system. We can see this alcoholic father. Nucky escapes early to in the kitchen, thus repeating Dexter’s experi- reflected in the reappearance of the antihero nearby Atlantic City, then in its nascent form ence. Dexter’s “dark passenger” of addictive in many of the TV stations specializing in the as beach resort, run by a corrupt boss. And bloodletting mirrors that of America. His at- dramatic series. Serial television on HBO, he rises like a Horatio Alger hero to his own tempts at normality are inevitably frustrated Showtime, AMC, and Sony TV is now at- boss status. Nucky is chiefly the business as he finds himself compelled to live outside tracting some of the best writing talent. The man making it, and he lacks the inner rage the system. Deviant antiheroes, living out- original series of this nature, The Sopranos, of the psychopathic mobster. Thus he is ulti- side a closed system, have become popular depicted a neurotic mobster trying to live the mately supplanted by the much more brutal in this violent land of dispossession.

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nature Lower Nehalem Watershed Speaker Series Biodiversity Begins with a B[ee] Nature Matters • April 16 April 9 • Pine Grove Community House Most people can name a handful of different kinds How we use data on ocean conditions to forecast returns of of bees, but did you know that there are actually adult salmon to the Columbia River with discussion of the 4,000 species of native bees in North America and potential impact of the “warm Blob” on salmon returns over probably several hundred in the North Coast area? Most bees are tiny, don’t bother people and are vi- the next couple of years. tal to the ecosystem as pollinators. Join Jerry Freilich as he discusses how these important insects fit in with oin LNWC to explore how respond as if a major El Niño were upon the larger topic of biodiversity on Thursday, April 16. Jocean condition data is used to pre- us. Bottom Line: we would be looking The 7 p.m. Nature Matters presentation takes dict salmon returns to the Columbia Riv- at a major environmental disaster this place at the Fort George. The event is free, open to er. Dr. Bill Peterson, Senior Scientist and year and next. the public, and will take place in the Fort George’s Oceanographer, National Oceanic and Dr. Peterson received a B.A in Biol- Lovell Building showroom. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Atmospheric Administration, will discuss ogy and Chemistry at Pacific Lutheran for those wanting to purchase dinner or beverages at his research on the correlation between University. He earned a Master in the George before the event. physical and chemical ocean conditions, Oceanography at the University of Freilich notes it’s challenging to learn many spe- plankton biomass and species composi- Hawaii and Ph.D. in Oceanography at cies even if one is comfortable with long Latin names, but he will illustrate how the diversity of bees are related to tion, and adult Chinook and coho counts OSU in 1980. He then left Oregon for other insects and will give some understanding of bee lifestyles as a thoughtful way of encouraging further study. at Bonneville Dam. Recent ocean tem- a faculty position at the State University There are a number of reasons why we don’t know and speak about these many bee species. The simplest and peratures in the North Pacific have been of New York at Stony Brook, on Long most obvious reason is because most are small (1/2 the size of a honey bee), fast moving, and inconspicuous. They anomalously warm with extreme salinity Island, from 1980-1989. During that pollinate the many species of flowering plants so important to our ecosystems, but they don’t sting people and and zooplankton characteristics. What time, Dr. Peterson took leave for two in general they don’t interact with us. Beyond this, the anatomical differences among the species require careful will this mean for salmon runs in 2015? If years (1987-1989) as a Senior Research examination under the microscope, which in turn requires knowledge of bee anatomy ... with all of its own compli- conditions continue, could we be facing Officer at the University of Cape Town in cations. Bee species may differ, for example, in details of their wing veins, the claws and “spurs” on their legs, or a major environmental disaster in the South Africa – which he refers to as “my in the placement of tiny body hairs. upcoming years? magical years”. In 1989 he Returned to Freilich, an entomologist working as research coordinator at Olympic National Park, has been with the National There is an extensive and on-going, the US and joined NOAA as a Super- Park Service since 1978, working at six national parks all across the country. He got his start in science as a young- (about 20 years), time series of tem- visory Physical Scientist at the Center ster – Freilich was a student and curatorial assistant at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia when he perature, salinity and dissolved oxygen, for Ocean Analysis and Prediction in was 10 years old. He has a master’s degree in Environmental Education (Cornell University) and PhD in Entomol- along with biomass and species compo- Monterey CA. Dr. Peterson returned ogy (U of Georgia). His chief interests have always been the wonders of nature: marine seashells, aquatic insects, sition of the plankton and krill at seven to the East Coast in 1992 for a post at birding, desert tortoises and now ... bees. stations across the continental shelf NOAA-Fisheries Headquarters in Silver and slope off Newport, Oregon. These Spring Maryland where he served as data have been collected twice-monthly Program Manager and Director of the NCLC • Listening to the Land: In Their Footsteps since 1996. The physical and biological Interagency Program Coordination Of- Oregon’s “crown jewels” conserved Pacific Northwest Foraging • April 19 data along with data on the state of the fice of the U.S. GLOBEC program. U.S. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop an- Pacific Decadal Oscillation and El Nino- GLOBEC was a multi-million dollar pro- with Doug Duer • April 15 nounces Pacific Northwest Foraging presented by Dr. Douglas Southern Oscillation characterize “ocean gram that had a 20 year run and which conditions” off Washington and Oregon. studied effects of climate variability on On the eve of the Great Depression, Oregon’s Deur on Sunday, April 19, at 1pm. in the Netul River Room of the Fort Clatsop visitor center. The measurements are significantly cor- ecosystem response in George Bank founding state parks supervisor managed to A research professor at Portland State University, Deur has related with counts of adult Chinook and (off Massachusetts), the Antarctic, in the preserve some of the most spectacular sites on the worked with tribes and national parks throughout the western coho salmon passing upriver through northern California Current off Oregon Oregon Coast for public benefit. Join Douglas Deur, United States, western Canada and Alaska, documenting tradi- Bonneville Dam. Thus, data on “ocean and in the Gulf of Alaska near Seward. PhD, for “Protecting Oregon’s Crown Jewels,” the tional Native American environmental knowledge and practices. conditions” during the spring/summer, International GLOBEC programs were fourth of this year’s Listening to the Land programs, Deur’s 2014 book, Pacific Northwest Foraging, distilled some of during which time juvenile salmon enter also established by many European na- on Wednesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. at the Seaside the lessons of his work the ocean, can be used to forecast tions as well as China, Japan and Korea. Public Library. Admission is free; refreshments are relating to the abundant returns of adult salmon 1.5 (coho) to Dr. Peterson returned to Oregon (to served. plant harvest opportunities in 2 years (spring Chinook) in advance of Newport) in 1995 and has been here Between 1929 and 1950, Samuel Boardman the Northwest. This book, the their return to the Columbia River. For ever since. In 2010 he was honored with assembled most of the state park system that we focus of this month’s In their the past 18 months, the North Pacific a promotion to the highest rank possible have today. His efforts focused especially on what Footsteps presentation, ap- Ocean (35-55°N) has been anomalously for a NOAA scientist, a Senior Scientist. peared on the New York Times he called the “jewels” of the north coast, with warm (up to +4.5°C above average) with To learn more about Dr. Peterson’s re- Best Seller List. While the book Oswald West State Park at the center of his plan. values during summer 2014 that were search and return predictions for salmon is largely a plant gathering Many elements of Boardman’s original blueprint 1.5°C warmer than ever observed. In to the Columbia River, visit http://www. did not come to fruition. Yet his vision for the north guide, it was written with the guidance of tribal elders and late September 2014, this warm water nwfsc.noaa.gov/research/hottopics/ coast continues to inspire Oregonians dedicated to seeks to en- gage the deeper mass, referred to as “the blob”, moved salmon_forecasts.cfm, then click on “An- conserving some of the north coast’s most precious philosophical foundations of onshore, flooding the continental shelf nual Salmon Forecasts”. places. with waters that were + 2°C about foraging for a general audi- • LNWC April meeting follows the Deur is a scholar and activist who serves the normal. Based on the 20 year time series ence; as one published review presentation! This month a special National Park Service, Northwest tribes and others of data collected in continental shelf attested, “Pa- cific Northwest presentation from Kate Skinner, District as an ethnographic and ethnohistorical researcher. Foraging may change the way you see the world.” waters off Newport OR, the tempera- Forester for the Oregon Department of He is on the faculty of Portland State University and Dr. Deur’s book is available at the Lewis & Clark National Park ture, salinity and zooplankton charac- Forestry, about the development and the University of Victoria and is currently at work on Association bookstore in the Fort Clatsop visitor center. There teristics were more extreme than those status of the agency’s Forest Manage- a book examining Sam Boardman’s legacy. will be a book-signing at this bookstore following his presenta- observed during the most recent major ment Plan. Listening to the Land is a monthly winter speaker tion. El Niño event (1997-98) yet the blob is At the Pine Grove Comminity House, series presented by North Coast Land Conservancy This monthly Sunday forum is sponsored by the Lewis & Clark completely independent of an “El Niño” 225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita. Doors and the Necanicum Watershed Council in part- National Park Association and the park. These programs are held forcing. In essence we are now expe- open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at nership with the Seaside Public Library and with in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center and are riencing a major “El Niño-like” event. 7pm. LNWC regular business meeting generous support from the Seaside Chamber of free of charge. NOAA’s climate models predict that the This season of In Their Footsteps will conclude with the May 17 follows. Refreshments and snacks will be Commerce. This year’s Listening to the Land series warm water will remain in place through presentation, Lewis and Clark and Cataclysms on the Columbia, served. This event is FREE and open to is focused on the natural and cultural heritage of the at least summer/autumn 2015, thus we by Jim O’Connor, a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. the public. Oregon Coast. MORE DETAILS AT NCLCtrust.org. should expect the coastal ecosystem to FMI call the park (503) 861-2471.

. 7 april15 hipfishmonthly.com Astoria Public Library presents No LNG NEWS Paper Shredding Party CARTM Chayag Andean Folk Music and Dance Columbia Pacific Common Sense monthly meeting April 16 - Astoria April 18 All ages are invited to attend 3 Cups Coffee House At the request of many many community members, CARTM is this free workshop and performance 279 W Marine Dr. sponsoring a paper shredding party on April 18. This is a commu- 6:00 potluck snacks and delicious coffee (THANKS to nity service event (not a fundraiser!) so the fee will be set to cover Columbia Coffee Roaster!) our costs. The more paper shred, the lower the cost for everyone! 6:30 meeting If 50 boxes are collect, the cost is $10/box. If 100 boxes are col- lected the cost drops as low as $5/box. This Way Out marks almost 27 years on the air! • Updates on the OR LNG issues now before the Warrenton Planning Commission To help set the fee appropriately, it would be very helpful to know how many bankers boxes & paper grocery bags are hiding • Plans for a no LNG rally in Salem in file cabinets, attics, crawl spaces, and garages. Businesses and • Prepare for the hearings on ORLNG before the city of households are happily accommodated! Warrenton in May Don’t have much on hand? Go together with your neighbors! • Role for city of Astoria Your taxes will be newly done - why hang on to years-old archives? • What YOU can do to get involved and make a Recover valuable storage space and celebrate Earth Week at difference! CARTM. Warrenton Planning Commission 15 boxes are pre-commited for this event - a great head start! Discussion and vote on vehicle access to the proposed ter- Email to Karen Reddick Yurka at CARTM, [email protected], how many minal site on Skipanon peninsula via King Street and the im- boxes you plan to bring on April 18. Can’t deliver to CARTM? pacts of transportaion. Public testimony will not be taken (the They can be arranged for pick up from you the week before the record is now closed), the Planning Commission will discuss event. the issues and vote on a recommendation to the Warrenton City Council. Your presence will let ORLNG and the decision Volunteers Needed at Cascade makers in Warrenton know that we are concerned, engaged Head Preserve and committed!! April 9 - Warrenton Saturday, April 18th 7:00 pm The Nature Conservancy invites anyone interested in pre- Warrenton City Hall serving Cascade Head Preserve to participate in a volunteer work 225 S Main Ave. party taking place on Saturday, April 18th. Located near Lincoln Warrenton City, Cascade Head is a coastal promontory overlooking the Pacific Ocean that provides critical habitat for native prairie grasses, Astoria City Council rare wildflowers, the threatened Oregon Silverspot butterfly and The City of Astoria will consider a motion to become an the Cascade Head catchfly. Volunteers will be helping to control “intervener” in the FERC siting of ORLNG. This is fancy talk blackberry at this work party. The work party includes a four to for the city of Astoria filing paperwork with the Federal En- five-mile roundtrip hike with elevation gain and may require volun- ergy Regulatory Commission stating the city will be affected teers to hike off trail and stand on uneven ground while working. by an LNG terminal and pipeline and would like to participate Please bring hiking shoes, a daypack, lunch and snacks, a full water formally in the decision making process. This is a significant bottle, layers of clothing to be prepared for any weather--including and positive step by Astoria!! You can show your support for raingear and a hat and sunscreen. Also bring gloves, if you have this motion by attending the meeting and wearing your Red them--if not, we have gloves for you to borrow. Shirt! April 20th - Astoria Registration is required. For more information or to register, 7:00 pm please contact (503) 802-8100, [email protected] or the alter- Council Chambers nate contact; Debbie Pickering at (541) 994-5564. 1095 Duane St.

Tourism Industries Association: Transient Lodging Tax money is tourism industry The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents money, and should be overseen by tourism industry professionals. Metaphor: If Tillamook County taxed local hart and the other County Commissioners questions Hinz, “this might be new to milk producers for the purpose of reinvest- have abruptly pushed for the release of two Tillamook County but it’s not new to the ing that money in the dairy industry, would rounds of TLT grant funds over this coming rest of the world.” Washington County’s it be reasonable to expect the dairy indus- Summer. Bad move, bad form.” Hinz states. lodging taxes are stewarded by the Wash- try receive a meaningful voice on how those “Despite two separate votes by the Tour- ington County Visitor’s Association, and funds would be reinvested? TIA believes ism Advisory Committee to hold off until Lane County’s are stewarded by Eugene, so, but that is not what is occurring with the September, something in the background Cascades and Coast. Each have very strong use of Transient Lodging Tax monies. is pushing this grant process to happen representation from the tourism industries. From the perspective of the Tourism sooner,” explains Tom Flood, TIA Board Washington County’s lodging taxes are Industries Association, the entire process Member and Co-Owner of The Schooner stewarded by the Washington County of managing the Transient Lodging Tax Restaurant and Lounge in Netarts. Visitor’s Association, and Lane County’s are funds has been grossly mismanaged by the According to TIA, options exist for the stewarded by Eugene, Cascades and Coast. Tillamook County Board of Commissioners, County to oversee Transient Lodging Tax Each have strong majority representation and urges tourism industry business owners funds. A Tourism Commission structure from the tourism industry. “While the lim- March 13 - April 18, 2015 to beware and be aware. could be adopted, similar to what the cities ited geography of smaller cities sometimes “The reasonable expectation that tour- of Rockaway and Garibaldi have created, make it difficult to secure tourism industry Tickets $20 or $15 ism industry professionals be included in a separate 501 (c) 6 could be created to representation, there is no excuse for the Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. a meaningful way to oversee TLT funds manage the monies, or a county-wide lack of representation in a county-wide col- All Sunday shows begin at 3:00 p.m. has simply not occurred,” points out TIA structure could be adopted similar to what lection of TLT funds,” offers Flood. th President Marcus Hinz. “It was explained Lane County or Washington County have TIA urges tourism business owners to Talkback — Thursday, March 26 to Commissioner Labhart last year that in place. step up, become vigilant in protecting and Sponsored by Keith C. Schnip forming the Tourism Advisory Committee “There is very little to figure out here advocating for their industry and to get moving into Summer, when tourism busi- when it comes to managing these funds, so involved in ways they never have before. Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com ness owners had the least opportunity of why are we attempting to reinvent wheel” FMI: contact: Marcus Hinz, TIA President 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR participating, was a big mistake. Now Lab- 503-866-4808 E-mail [email protected] TravelTillamookCounty.org

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 8 Astoria Public Library presents Chayag Andean Folk Music and Dance APRIL is nationally recognized as All ages are invited to attend this free workshop and performance Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The occurrence of sexual violence, including rape, incest, child sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, unwanted sexual contact, sexual harassment, exposure, and voyeurism, is widespread. One in six boys and one in four girls experience a sexual assault before the age 18. One in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives. These crimes continue to occur regularly in our community, but sexual violence can be pre- vented. Community members can work to prevent sexual violence by establishing healthy and positive relationships that are based on respect, safety, and equality. Additionally, community members can Astoria Public Library-450 10th Street, presents Chayag Andean Folk Music and Dance on Saturday, April 18 take action to raise awareness among others, speak from 2-4pm. The program includes a dance workshop and out against all forms of sexual violence, and encour- presentation followed by Caminos del Ande (Andean Trails), a performance of Andean folk music and dance. Admission age the positive actions of others including seeking is free and all ages are welcome. help. Chayag has been sharing and preserving the ancestral The Astoria Column will be lit with teal lights music, dance and culture of the indigenous people of the Andes for more than 20 years. The group was founded in throughout April in observance of Sexual Assault Quito, Ecuador, and has traveled extensively worldwide, Awareness Month. Community members are en- participating in many festivals celebrating multiculturalism. In 2001, Chayag member Alex Llumiquinga settled in the couraged to reflect on ways that we can personally US, where he began performing in venues such as schools, promote healthy relationships and build a support- public libraries, and music festivals. Chayag’s current musi- cians and dancers come from Ecuador, Bolivia, Mexico and ive community for survivors. the US. On Friday, April 3rd a lighting ceremony took During the workshop portion of Saturday’s program, Chayag combines a lecture that focuses on the ethnic place at the Astoria Column sponsored by the City Volunteers at The Harbor’s Peer Center diversity of Peruvian culture with a panoramic illustration of Astoria, Clatsop County Domestic Violence Coun- of the different musical and dance styles. Participants then compose a strong and clear will focus on a traditional dance from Cuzco, Peru, called cil, and The Harbor. message in the current window display. Valicha. Warm up exercises will place the body into the To find help locally, contact The Harbor 24/7 at specific postures required and accustom the ear to the beat. Steps will be learned individually to later be adapted to 503-325-5735, or for more information about the couple and group combinations. Improvisation is encour- national Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign aged. Dance alone, dance with a partner, dance with joy, Combined Sexual Assault and and dance for fun! go to: http://www.nsvrc.org/ Following the workshop, the Caminos del Ande perfor- Child Abuse Prevention mance is a beautiful representation of the Andean world from the pre-Columbian times to colonial era, featuring Awareness Walk music and dances inspired by the Quechua culture of the ancient Inca Empire, oral traditions and folkloric represen- tations of the Inca empire. In the performance, Chayag 4:00pm - April 30th, 2015 uses a wide variety of authentic instruments, including Clatsop County Court House – the Charango (ten string lute), El Bombo (Andean drum), Front steps on Commercial street Quena and Zamponas (Native South American Flutes), guitar among others. The performance is bound to envelop A community comes together to promote the listeners and take them on a memorable journey to the Andean Mountains and Latin America. awareness around the need for increased prevention The Astoria Public Library is a department of the City of efforts of sexual violence and child abuse, both of which Astoria, providing tax-supported services to all residents have negatives impacts on all Clatsop county residents. It living within the city boundaries. Guided by the mission is time that we start examining the intersection between statement “Explore ideas, engage minds, excite imagina- these two issues and increase the ways service providers tion”, the Astoria Public Library is an active and responsive collaborate to ensure children and youth are safe. Pleae part of the community. For more information about library programs and services, contact library staff at 503-325- stay tuned to media for more information to come. 7323 or comments@astorialibrary, or visit the Astoria Public Library at www.astorialibrary.org.

9 april15 hipfishmonthly.com 17th Annual Trash Art Show: Nehalem—”Trash Art” is the moniker that stuck Call for Entries—Seeking Inspired Art Made With New Venue Provides Backdrop for Inspired Art 17 years ago when this unique show was first birthed at CARTM. The “trash” artwork, made with all recycled materi- Recycled/Repurposed Materials Made With Recycled/Repurposed Materials als, was hung in close proximity to the trash in those days Get out your cool junk—it’s time to make trash art. CARTMs 17th and now, fast forward to 2015—the year Trash Art finally annual Trash Art Show is all about working with that irresistibly gets its due and will be shown in a real gallery, with real interesting stuff you’ve been collecting and wanting to create lighting and style. something with.All the rules are made to be broken when creat- The show opens at NCRD Gallery, 36155 9th Street in ing trash art. From beautiful mosaics made from broken dishes, to Nehalem on Friday, May 1 with a ticketed preview and kinetic sculpture created with broken lawn mower parts to—every- celebration with the artists from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.. The $25 thing is fair game. advance purchase ticket includes snacks and beverages, The Trash Art Show is a unique local tradition and creative fund- mingling with the artists and first chance to purchase the raiser for CARTM. This year’s event, our seventeenth, will be at the unique creations made with all recycled materials. Gallery at NCRD, the show’s new permanent location in Nehalem, The show continues it run, free and open to the public, with lots of open and well-lit space for your art, and plenty of park- Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, ing for art lovers. from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Artists may submit up to three pieces of work for the show. The Trash Art Show is a beloved tradition on the North There is no entry fee and the only stipulations are that all artwork Coast and creative fundraiser for CARTM—a unique trio of must be created with recycled, repurposed or reused materials and services: reuse, refuse and recycling. CARTM accepts over must fit through a standard size door. The work must be for sale. 40 different materials for recycling at no charge and is home Sales receipts are split evenly between the artist(s) and CARTM. to the inspiring and creative reuse mecca, The Refindery. Each submitted piece must have a title and be ready with appropri- For more information about the 17th Annual Trash Art show contact [email protected]. FMI: CARTM, visit www.cartm.org. ate hardware for hanging or display. For more information contact CARTM is a 501c(3) non-profit organization and is a registered part- [email protected]. ner with the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Tenor Guitars Return to Astoria, Oregon for Tenor Guitar Weekend Shanghaied Roller Dolls vs. the Jefferson State Roller Girls Astoria Armory • April 18

On Saturday, April 18, the from all parts of the Shanghaied Roller Dolls will com- country to be in As- pete with the Jefferson State Roller toria for this year’s Girls of Mount Shasta, CA at the amazing gathering Astoria Armory-407 17th Street, that features over Astoria. Doors open at 5:00 PM twenty musicians and the bout begins at 6:00 PM. and thirteen work- Admission is $10 and all ages are shops. welcome. SRD encourages fans to Michael Ward, purchase advance tickets at brown- who wrote the papertickets.com, Astoria Armory, book “Stan Jones, Coldwater Surf & Skate, Gimre’s What started six years ago, the The Singing Ranger-Ghost Riders in the Shoes, or Tsunami Sandwich. brainchild of the late KMUN programmer Sky” and Keeter Stuart, related to Stan Limited tickets will be available at Gordon “Gordo” Styler and tenor guitar en- Jones, will be on hand as the Tenor Guitar the door. thusiast, myself, Mark Josephs, has turned Foundation inducts the late Stan Jones to Proceeds from the event will into a heartfelt four day annual event which this year’s Tenor Guitar Hall of Fame! Be benefit Shriners Hospitals for will start Thursday May 28th at the 39th prepared to sing Ghost Riders in the Sky at Children, whose mission includes Street Pier Rogue Alehouse Banquet Room the end of the Thursday night concert! providing the highest quality care for a day of workshops and concerts and We are fortunate in Astoria to have so to children with neuromusculo- end Sunday evening May 31st for a grande many wonderful, diverse, and unusual skeletal conditions, burn injuries finale concert featuring world class musi- events land at our door. The Tenor Guitar and other special healthcare needs cians at the Astor Street Opry Company Gathering is the only festival of tenor gui- without regard to race, color, creed, Playhouse. tars in the world and it only happens once sex or sect, disability, national ori- Friday morning, if you’re down by the year, and it happens right here in Astoria, gin or ability of a patient or family Columbia around 11am, you can watch the unofficial Tenor Guitar Capital of the to pay. For more information about the Astoria Riverfront Trolley ride by full of World! This is a great opportunity to show Shriners Hospitals for Children, visit musicians playing instruments, mostly tenor these musicians and workshop teachers shrinershospitalsforchildren.org guitars, and singing. Climb aboard and sing from Nashville, Philadelphia, Seattle, Port- Shanghaied Roller Dolls, found- a long if you can find space. Then at noon land, Canada, Los Angeles, Fresno, New ed in 2011, is Clatsop County’s the Bridgewater Bistro is hosting their an- York and New Mexico how much our com- flat-track women’s roller derby nual tenor guitar luncheon with live music. munity appreciates the great distances they league. SRD is a non-profit orga- You need to RSVP with the Bridgewater if have traveled, by supporting them with our nization powered by a community you plan to go. After lunch, If you keep your attendance. of adult and junior league skat- radio tuned to our local station KMUN 91.9 There is much going on this year at the ers, officials, and other dedicated fm, and you should because it’s such a great 6th Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering and, volunteers. The mission of SRD is station, you’ll hear tenor guitars play live since venues are small and intimate, best to empower people of all shapes, from 3pm to 4pm on Arts Live and Local. to get all details and purchase tickets to sizes, and skills to be braver, kinder, And if you’ve ever wanted to get a “back events by visiting www.TenorGuitarFounda- smarter, and stronger through the stage pass” to meet performers up close tion.org sport of roller derby. To learn more and personal, you can on Friday night when about SRD and roller derby, visit the RiverSea Gallery opens it’s doors (but - Mark Josephs shanghaiedrollerdolls.org or like you do need a ticket) to a very special eve- the Shanghaied Roller Dolls on ning of tenor guitar players who’ve traveled Facebook.

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 10 First Night in Town Matt Love excerpt from A Nice Piece of Astoria: A Narrative Guide

was a dark and stormy November night. I I brought a DVD of Die Hard to the counter. I hadn’t was new to Astoria. In fact, I had moved from New- seen it in decades and something from my past hypnotized It port that very afternoon, in the kind of relentless me to rent it. It was her, my ex wife, the most mysterious, Emily Dickinson (slant) rain that I exalted in my book, Of fascinating and ethical woman I’ve ever met in my life. She Walking in Rain. was also easily the best mimic I’ve ever encountered. I will I hardly exalted rain during the move when it rained and never forget seeing Die Hard in a theater with her on a I carried boxes of the rain book that contained lines from date long before we were married. We walked out onto “Box of Rain” by the Grateful Dead. There’s a word for the street and she began perfectly mimicking all of Bruce that sort of cosmic confluence, but I have no idea what it Willis’ preposterous macho lines. Of course you marry a is. woman who can do that! We completed the move and I took A woman in her 40s worked the the crew to Fort George Brewery for counter. She appeared pleasant, meth- food and drink. We had a grand time in free and most likely was a movie buff. I a booth by the window and I tasted the told her I was new to town and wanted Vortex IPA for the first time. Interest- to open account and watch a film after ing, I thought. I could get to enjoy this a tiring day of moving. beer. I sort of like the idea of craft malt As I talked, I noticed Video Horizons liquor. had a dot matrix printer—no!— two of A petite server wearing a trucker hat them! They must have been a quarter came over and took my credit card. century old; they couldn’t possibly My Genesis as Writer A few minutes later she returned and work. In 1998 I discovered Hipfish while serving as caretaker of the Nes- said, “Thanks for changing my life, “Do you have anything with your tucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge near Pacific City. I read the magazine Matt Love.” Astoria address on it?” she said. and instantly knew I wanted to contribute and improbably launch my What? I had never seen this woman “No. I don’t.” writing career. At the time, I was 34 years old and hadn’t written a word for publication. in my life. The server went on to “I’m sorry, but I can’t rent to you I wrote a profile/review of a dive bar in Pacific City named the Sports- explain that my memoir of being without verification of your residence.” man Pub and Grub and my first sentence for Hipfish went: “When I drink caretaker of the Nestucca Bay National She glanced away from me, out in a bar or tavern I often play a parlor game where I imagine which dead Wildlife Refuge, Gimme Refuge, had to the street where rain sandblasted alcoholic American writer would feel most comfortable there.” That launched my “Let it Pour” column which ran for several years and I went compelled her to quit her job at the brewery and move everything in its path. I suddenly felt more forlorn and on to write hundreds of pieces for the magazine over the next 15 years, into the woods near Manzanita to pursue a dream. She fatigued than I had in years, but I had to rally. This was my including the “On Rain” feature. was moving in a week. I thanked her for the compliment first night in Astoria. I owe a substantial debt to Hipfish’s indomitable publisher, Dinah and left a big tip. It was nice to think that I had at least one “I’m asking you to break the rules. Actually, I’m begging Urell. She gave me a start and let me develop a unique editorial voice reader in Astoria, but, sadly, she was now leaving. you to. I’m asking you to trust me. My last name is Love.” for Oregon. I only hope she’ll take me up on my next editorial idea: a sports column for Hipfish, and just in time for the cultural farce that is After the crew hit the road, it was just me and Sonny the It was sort of a speech and it sounded pretty good. May- University of Oregon football. invalid 15-year-old husky, and a house in total disarray. I be I should run for political office, Commissioner of Rain or was exhausted and wanted to watch an action movie so I something. Imagine the potential for graft! drove to Video Horizons, a real, old-fashioned, non-chain She looked at me and said nothing. video store of the variety almost disappeared from the “Please.” American cultural landscape. She pondered. Newport had recently seen the demise of a Blockbuster “Okay. I’ll rent it to you.” franchise. This constituted an insignificant loss to movie “Thank you.” buffs because the store was stocked with mostly candy, I filled out the rental agreement and she processed it posters, shooter video games and meth-fueled moron through an ancient DOS application with its blinking green clerks. Toward the end, Blockbuster also began inexpli- text and cursor. I handed her two dollars, she pushed a cably broadcasting Fox News and not films that people few buttons, perhaps pulled a lever, and one of the dot actually might rent and thus earn revenue for the franchise. matrix printers chugged to life. The machine was printing There’s a word for this sort of cosmic malicious absurdity; I my receipt and I could not believe my eyes or ears. I love have no idea what it is. the sound of dot matrix printers in the evening; they sound It was pushing 10:00 p.m. on a November Saturday like victory. night and I was the only customer in the store. I browsed I was in Astoria, renting from the last video store on the selections and was astounded by the number of VHS the planet with a functioning dot matrix printer, and I was tapes available to rent. I watch a lot of new old movies on listening to the comforting sounds of that printer and, of Matt Love lives in Astoria and is the author/editor of 13 VHS, so this heartened me; I was not alone in my fondness course, rain, and knew I would fit in here just fine. books about Oregon, including A Nice Piece of Astoria: A for tape and tracking. Narrative Guide. They are available at coastal bookstores and through www.nestuccaspitpress.com.

11 april15 hipfishmonthly.com Cosmic Country By Dinah Urell KAREN KAUFMAN Cedar Shakes THIS WESTERN ROAD L.Ac. • Ph.D. Record Release Show • April 10 Acupuncture KALA@HIPFiSHmonthly invites you to come celebrate a record This West- release for coastal cosmic country duo Cedar Shakes, Friday, April ern Road, was 10. “This Western Road,” on the new label WHATBANG RE- recorded over &Traditional CORDS, out of Port Townsend, WA, was recorded in Austin, TX the five days; winter of 2013, and now it’s a pretty piece of black vinyl, and a first three days full-length recording for Cedar Shakes’ Travis Champ and James of tracking, Chinese Medicine Greenan. one day of Highly infectious honkytonk styling would be a true description vocal dubs, •Musculoskeletal/pain and strain of what you’ll hear when you lay the needle down on “This West- and one day •Headaches/Allergies ern Road,” and that’s what we aim to do. Nehalem’s Cedar Shakes of mixing, all will play a set, with Astoria-based act Dry Coffee Black Toast open- analog equip- •Gynecological Issues ing. Singer/songwriter Champ, and steel guitar player Greenan ment, to •Stress/emotional Issues recorded with a full band of Austin musical associates at Estuary analog tape, Recording – an all analog recording. So, we’ll be able to hear the mastered on songs paired down LIVE, and then get the full highly danceable, tape, and on 503.298.8815 highly analog version too, as we spin the vinyl that eve. to the vinyl [email protected] WHATBANG Label Owner Royal Graves will be in-the-house to lathe, the help us celebrate too. The WHATBANG label founded in 2013 is digital down- at Astoria Chiropractic an all vinyl recording arm for the high level of talent operating on load is ripped 2935 Marine Dr., Suite B the underground fringe of Cosmic American Music; honky-tonky, from the vinyl Texas two-step, country western, old timey and dub is its specialty. master. Even Have a Healthy, Happy In addition to the Shakes album this year, Graves has recorded some old- & Prosperous 2015. Austin artist Leo Rondeau (a 2-time SXSW performer and Pick- school echo athon), and highly popular Austin band The Lonesome Heroes. and reverb Year of the Ram 2015 will see the recording of Olympia band, The Pine Hearts. techniques When the Shakes first got together James Greenan was a were used. All drummer who decided to take up the bass for the band when they the musicians first were a trio. Over the course of 3 or 4 years he has become a were in one respectable steel guitar player, and he’ll tell you, after a show, “It’s room, playing not an easy instrument,” and he’s not bragging. But, he should live together, because he really makes the instrument sing, and there aren’t too except for Champ in the ISO booth, which is a standard. The other musicians all belong to too many Austin record- ing projects too numerous to name, but they are Bryan Mammel (piano, Rhodes, organ, vocals), Aaron Goeth (bass), David Longoria (elec guitar, vocals) and Matt Simon (drums). This Western Road is a sweet and dandy collection of arrange- ments, great players, and memorable tunes that sink right into your heart and soul. If there were an album of the year on the coast it would be the contender. One should love good music, not styles of music; one should love Cedar Shakes, “This Western Road.” Friday, April 10, doors open 7:30pm. $5 Cover. With Dry Coffee Black Toast, Shakes play 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Record listening and dancing follows. Real Good Chili and Cock- tails many people willing to be that particular instrumentalist. avail- While on the coast, Champ and Greenan stick to the duo. able. Well-known as a poet/writer, grown up in the Nehalem area, and KALA is vintage letterpress book printer, Champ’s poetry makes for rich, located gritty and arty honky-tonky lyrics. Record albums are great because at 1017 they traditionally contain lyric sheets, and you’ll want to read along Marine when you get this album, because Champ will move you, as will his Drive, rambling and rather tricky style of phrasing and melody. Astoria. The medium tempo Don’t Always Aim To Please . . . /sometimes true love sends postcards to the ocean/sometimes you’ll wish true love was overseas/it can be a brick to your good knee/a flesh-eating disease/no it don’t always aim to please/but when you are in need/it will lift you from the deep/ . . . sounds satirical but when Champ sings it to you, it hits you in the heart in a Champ kind of way.

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 12 Cosmic Country By Dinah Urell Cedar Shakes THIS WESTERN ROAD Record Release Show • April 10 Lazy Creek Farm Building Community one egg, one chicken, at a time. By Cathy Nist

ith spring at full throttle and Easter still in the rear State regulations (OAR 632.022) Wview mirror, one can’t help but consider the egg, an ancient require a certified Egg Handler to use symbol of rebirth and resurrection. certain procedures and equipment Gary Sunderland of Lazy Creek Farm posits that the Easter Egg to wash, grade (for size and quality), Hunt, aside from religious connotations, is a symbolic reenact- package, and store eggs for resale. ment of daily egg collection, an old-timey farm chore that was Egg Handler facilities are subject to “Growing” is the opertative word for the Sunderlands of Lazy Creek Farm, hearty vegetable crops and a often the responsibility of children. Chickens that are allowed to periodic inspections in order to main- new enterprise in lisenced pasture-raised eggs, might up your local breakfast dining to an organic high! range freely sometimes lay eggs in hidden spots “I was actually against the chick- outside of the coop. With a ens to begin with,” said Ruth wryly. little stretch of the imagina- “But last year, Gary brought home tion a daily search for food chicks for my Valentine’s Day pres- can evolve into a ritualized ent. What could I do but take them holiday treasure hunt for in and love them? You can’t return children. chickens.” That this is not blatantly “After that, every time Gary obvious to all of us is a would pass by Brim’s, he would symptom of our culture’s stop in and get three more,” Frank current disconnect with said with a chuckle, “we had to where our food comes sneak them in.” from. The Sunderland fam- The Lazy Creek hens, a mixture ily who own and operate of Golden Sex Link, Rhode Island Lazy Creek Farm in the Red, and Barred Rock breeds are Lewis and Clark Valley near pasture-raised. Along with all the Astoria are doing their part bugs and grass they can find on to heal the breach. their own, they are given organic Lazy Creek Farm (oper- The coop awaits the Lazy Creek hens, a mixture of Golden Sex Link, Rhode Island Red, and Barred Rock breeds - feed, spent beer grain from Fort ated by Gary Sunderland, pasture-raised, and their watchful keeper Ruth Sunderland, farm-raised. George, food scrap compost and his son Frank, and his wife Ruth) has recently been certified as an tain certification. In order to qualify for the license, the Sunder- old bread from the Blue Scorcher, and any weeds culled from the Egg Handler by the state of Oregon. They are currently the only lands constructed an egg room in their garage. garden. licensed Egg Handler in Clatsop County. This is a game changer An unlicensed egg producer can sell direct to individual The Sunderlands because Lazy Creek Farm can now legally sell eggs to retail stores consumers at farmers markets, by delivery, or from the farm. An divide up the farm and restaurants and is the only farm in the county able to do so. unlicensed producer can also sell ungraded eggs to a dealer. The labor in a manner Lazy Creek Farm has been a regular vendor at the River Peo- Sunderlands are currently the only egg dealers in Clatsop County. that complements ple’s Farmers Market in Astoria since the market’s inception four This means that North Coast egg farmers can now sell their eggs their individual skills years ago. The Sunderlands began selling eggs at the market last to Lazy Creek Farm, where they will be cleaned, candled, graded and interests. Ruth, a summer, but they are also known for their vegetables, especially and packaged for resale. Soon, area restaurants will be able to kindergarten teacher for their buy fresh, local pasture-raised eggs from Lazy Creek Farm. at Astor Elementary broccoli, When the Sunderlands purchased the property that is now their School, brings knowl- multi-col- farm, they discovered that they had lucked into incredible soil. edge and experience ored car- “We have 18” of organic matter, which is quite unusual. Stuff just from her upbringing on rots, and grows great in it,” said Gary. a farm to the vegetable unusual A few years ago, Gary was taking a management class at garden. She does the varieties of Clatsop Community College. One of his assignments was to start direct seeding and potatoes. a small business. “He just ran with it,” said Frank. By then, the much of the weeding. The Sunderlands had already started a small kitchen garden under She looks forward to Oregon the guidance of Ruth who grew up on a farm. The prior gift of a when she can retire Depart- renovated tractor from Ruth’s Father enabled a jump-start into from teaching and ment of commercial farming. Lazy Creek Farm began selling produce at will be able to farm Agriculture the River Peoples Market four years ago. full time. “Our real issues and “Every year since then we have expanded,” said Ruth, “We bread and butter is still manages went from a small raised bed garden to a big garden then put up the vegetables,” she The Egg a deer fence and added the potato garden. Two years ago, we stated, “I’d like to get Handlers added a winter squash garden, and last year we doubled it. We our hoop houses run- Licenses. have put in a drip irrigation system and two hoop houses.“ ning year round.“ Lazy Creek Cont.

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9th Annual Tokeland Northcove Studio Tour Saturday April 18th 10:00-5:00 In the tradition of Laguna Beach and Big Sur California, Tokeland Washington is becoming known as a grass roots arts colony. For decades artists of all ages have chosen to live and work here, with a concentrated increase in recent years, creat- ing a vibrant arts community. A diverse offering of painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, wood carving, photography, and glass blowing can be seen at four locations within Tokeland: the Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center, The Tokeland Hotel, Bayshore RV Park, Nelson Crab and Gift Gallery. The working studios of Wally Mann, Judith Altruda, Jeffro Uitto, and Elements Glass will be open and displaying recent works. The Shoalwater Bay Carving Apprentice program, spearheaded by Earl Davis, will offer a rare glimpse into tribal carving in all facets, from raw logs to finished carvings. A total of 22 artists will be participating, with a camera obscura demonstration by Marcy Merrill, and glass blowing at Elements Glass in nearby Northcove. This free event takes place on Saturday, April 18th from 10:00- Egg man Frank Sunderland in the egg room. 5:00. Free maps with all locations and artist info will be avail- Frank is mechanically inclined; he specializes in the farm infrastructure. He built the egg room and able before the event at the Tokeland Hotel. The Shoalwater Bay Carving Apprentice takes care of the chickens and eggs. All three Sunderlands help with the market booth. This year, Sponsored by the Tokeland Northcove Chamber of Commerce. program, spearheaded by Earl Davis they plan to vend at the Seaside Farmers Market as well as the River Peoples Farmers Market. Gary a retired school administrator grows and transplants all of the vegetable starts. He also New Massage Therapy Practice features Art: Amy Finn & Michelle Malin at 42 Seventh wrangles and composts the chicken manure, which for the first time this year, will fertilize the garden. Street, Suite 103-in the old Fisher Bros. building across from Buoy Beer, open a new massage practice. Gary stays busy; he is a substitute teacher, and is Grange master at the nearby Netel Grange. Young Celebrate their Launch Party during Artwalk and Book a Massage! Recycled Decor and Furnishings KMUN listeners are familiar with his voice as he is one of the hosts for Bedtime Stories and also dons were constructed by The Salvage Chic-Amy Finn, at the Salvage Studio and Displayed Art for sale by Lo- the role of the troll at the monthly Troll Radio Review. cal Artists-Kari Young, Rodney Martinez, and Amy Finn and Artist, Kathleen Carrillo from Puerta Vallarta, The Lazy Creek Farm flock is small, around 20 hens. Currently, all the eggs they can produce are Mexico, Mother In Law of Michelle. Food spoken for, selling either to the Blue Scorcher Bakery and Café or to a few individual customers. Gary said. “I’ve got two people so far who will sell me eggs, six or seven more would be great. We’re and refreshments starting at 5:30pm. looking to expand our sales, particularly to restaurants. If we start getting enough eggs, we could also expand our individual sales. We want to be able to help local restaurants supply their customers with “PDX 40” fresh, delicious pasture-raised eggs, and to provide a market for people who are producing them.” Vegetables and eggs will be offered at the Lazy Creek booth at both the Seaside and River Peoples at LightBox Farmers Markets this summer. Get there early for broccoli, carrots or eggs. These popular items tend LightBox Photographic Gallery’s apprecia- to sell out quickly tion of the Portland photographic com- Lazy Creek Farm is looking for a few good eggs. If you are pasture raising your birds according to munity is recognized in the 4th annual organic principles, your flock produces more than you can use, and you are interested in selling your “PDX 40 Exhibit”. This group exhibit opens surplus, contact Gary Sunderland at 503-325-4510 or [email protected] with an artists’ reception on Saturday, April 11th, from 6-9 pm. During April, Portland celebrates the Decoding Egg Carton Terminology photographic arts with a series of exhibits Normally, laying hens are packed in barns by the part of the day, yet allows producers to label these Raina Stinson, Alluring and events known as Portland Photo thousands, closely imprisoned in battery cages in eggs as free-range. Anything more generous than Month. LightBox wishes to honor the Portland Photo Community by bringing this celebration to Asto- an environment manipulated to maximize profits that is up to the farmers. ria, showcasing the work of 40 talented fine art photographers from Portland with each contributing by forcing them to lay as many eggs as possible Much of the terminology printed on egg cartons one print for the show. Portland resident, Blue Mitchell, the as quickly as possible. Such a life, if you can call refers to how the hens are fed. Chicken eggs that founder of One Twelve Publishing and publisher of Diffu- it that, is very hard on a chicken and is not long. are labeled as being high in omega 3 fatty acids sion Magazine, served as juror for this exhibit. Cartons of conventionally produced eggs have the are from hens that are fed a diet containing poly- “The PDX 40 Exhibit” will be on display at the gallery simplest terminology, listing size and grade and unsaturated fats and kelp meal. “Vegetarian diet” through May 5th. If you are not able to make it to the that’s about it. refers to chickens that are not fed any meat, meat- reception, visit the gallery during the month to see the Egg carton labels can be confusing if you decide by products, or petroleum-enhanced feed. collection of work. Also in the gallery, new work from to venture beyond conventionally-produced factory Organic eggs, with the USDA organic symbol on LightBox Darkroom Members, presenting archival fiber farm eggs. This more-complicated terminology the carton, are from hens that are fed only organic silver gelatin prints. Complete show info is on the LightBox informs consumers about both the lifestyle and diet vegetarian feed and are also allowed some access website at http://lightbox-photographic.com/shows/. of the chickens, but the connection between term to the outdoors. LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Dr. in Astoria. Hours and reality may not be obvious. Pasture-raised hens, allowed to forage for some The term Cage-Free means that the hens are of their own food, (the true natural diet of chickens are Tues-Sat 11-5:30. Contact LightBox at 503-468-0238 or raised in barns, but they are not caged and can is grass and bugs) tend to produce eggs that [email protected] move about. This allows them experience some are several times higher in vitamins and omega of the things chickens like to do: flap their wings, 3 fatty acids than standard factory eggs. Their eggs are superior in taste, quality, and nutrition April 12 from 11am -1pm High art wizards, Läm scratch at the floor, take dust baths, get a little and Kestral at HiiH hold a Monthly Open Studio at HiiH exercise. when compared to conventional eggs. Eggs from Barn Studio and Showroom. Come see the HiiH process “Free Range” as read on an egg carton doesn’t pasture-raised hens cost $5 - $8 per dozen here on of making handmade paper lights. Every Second Sunday really mean that chickens get free access to the the North Coast. The superior flavor and nutri- after Art Walk. 89120 Lewis and Clark Rd, Astoria. More info great outdoors. The US Dept. of Agriculture re- tion of pasture-raised eggs is well worth the extra at www.HiiHLights.com quires only that the birds have access to outside expense. Beehive, handmade paper light nov14 hipfishmonthly.com 14 art on Anne Frank: A History for Today At the Oregon Clatsop Community College Jewish Museum 10-Day Cultural Exchange and Center for Holocaust Education Maori Clay Artists thru April 14

Clatsop Community College is honored to A traveling exhibit from The Anne Frank Center present: Uku-Aoteroa-The Spirit of Materials, a ten-day USA – provides a moving experience to visitors and cultural exchange with six visiting indigenous Maori serves as a springboard for community dialogue about clay artists from Aotearoa (NZ). the effects of intolerance in the past and today. The exhibit also provides an opportunity to address the Invited artists include Colleen Waata Urlich, Baye positive values of diversity and tolerance. Riddell, Dorothy Waetford, Todd Douglas, Carla Ruka, Regular exhibition gallery hours are Tuesday and and Rhonda Halliday. These highly respected artists are Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Wednesday supported by New Zealand Maori Art organizations, from 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 a.m. Creative New Zealand and Toi Maori Aotearoa to act – 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 4 as cultural representatives, like many of their artists, p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students and to communities around the world. The exchange will seniors, and free for members and children under 12 feature a series of events in the Astoria community accompanied by a parent or guardian. that will give us a rare opportunity to interact with For the duration of the Anne Frank exhibit, the people from a unique indigenous culture. The cultural Museum will have extended hours on Wednesdays, of exchange is centered on the broad potential of the arts Uku-Aotearoa -The Spirit of Materials 10:30 a.m. -- 8:00 p.m. and humanities and will cultivate the rural North Coast Who is Anne Frank? community’s knowledge of post-colonial indigenous Friday, May 8: The artists will also give a presentation at the Born on June 12, 1929, Anne Frank was a German- identity and creativity. Performing Arts Center in Astoria called, Uku-Aotearoa-The Spirit of Jewish teenager who was forced to go into hiding The events will include sharing of stories and meals, challenging Materials on Friday, May 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. This presentation during the Holocaust. She and her family, along with dialogue, cultural/collaborative art-making workshops, and educational will include a conversation that will engage the community by examining four others, spent 25 months during the Second outreach. Community members will have an opportunity to learn about critical issues surrounding cultural landscape, collective and individual World War in an annex of rooms above her father’s and consider the traditional and evolving meaning of oceanic arts. We vision, and the value of myth and memory. Nancy Cook, CCC Writing office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. After being be- also hope that the community will develop relationships through intimate Instructor, will lead artists in a discussion on the spirit of materials and trayed to the Nazis, Anne, her family, and the others interaction and examination of shared values. This exchange represents related relevant questions. living with them were arrested and deported to Nazi another opportunity to continue the rich cross-cultural history that has concentration camps. In March of 1945, nine months existed at mouth of the Columbia for thousands of years. Clay Workshops: CCC Art Center invites artists, students and after she was arrested, Anne Frank died of typhus at Thursday May 7: A special exhibition of Maori clay artworks will be community members to participate in two all day hands on clay work- Bergen-Belsen. She was 15 years old. held in the CCC Art Gallery from May 7th to July 30th. This exhibit will shops led by the Maori artists that will take place on Friday, May 8th and Anne Frank’s diary, saved during the war by one of open with a welcoming of the artists on Thursday, May 7th at 6:00 PM. Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for both days in the CCC the family’s helpers, Miep Gies, was first published The Maori artists will be in attendance and available to share their con- Art Center Ceramics Studio. Seating is limited for this event; please con- in 1947. Today, her diary has been translated into 67 nections to their work and/or its surrounding mythological and historical tact [email protected] for additional information. languages and is one of the most widely read books origins with the attending community. The community is invited and welcome to attend all the above events. in the world. About the Exhibit Visitors learn about the Holocaust through the perspective of Anne Frank and her family and the • Paihau historical events that governed their lives. In particu- Dorothy Waetford lar, the exhibit introduces visitors to the history of Paihau (fin of a fish) the First and Second World Wars. The enormity of 2012 the government-sponsored killings of Jews, Sinti and Raina Stinson, Alluring Rroma (Gypsies), disabled persons, Slavs and other • Deliah Series – Halloween 3 “undesirables” is shown. The importance of individual Carla Ruka action – then and now – is a key component of the Deliah Series – Halloween exhibit. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between tall hinaki 4 individuals who chose to join the Nazi Party and be- • Colleen Waata Urlich come perpetrators, those who remained bystanders, Kapowai Series: and the select few who resisted Nazi tyranny. Dragon Fly Lake Anne Frank: A History for Today encourages visi- 2007 tors to learn more about scapegoating, antisemitism, racism, ethnic cleansing, and genocide as well as human rights, democracy, and conflict resolution. The exhibit challenges visitors to engage with current Colleen Waata Urlich, who is leading the events and to take an active role in their communities traveling Maori collective with Baye Riddell, has been “Our return to Astoria with a group of younger “These gifted artists have been selected and government. The final exhibition panel tells the sculpting, molding and nurturing Maori art for years. clay artists, who have yet to experience the warmth by the Maori to honor and keep the life stories of ordinary persons, from all walks of life, who She is a Maori clay artist and senior foundation mem- and hospitality offered to us on our first visit, has of their ancestors and their communi- have experienced racism, intolerance, and discrimi- ber of the National body of Maori clay workers. Col- been keenly anticipated. Our regret is that Manos ties alive. Clatsop Community College nation on a daily basis. These stories allow visitors leen has since been involved with various Maori art Nathan has been unable to join us but all the current has brought another educational and to question how differences between individuals are initiatives. She is a founding member and coordinator participants worked with Richard Rowland (Ceramic cultural experience that can impact our addressed and inspire visitors to work toward a more for the Maori contemporary clay artists’ movement blended and evolving global commu- just and inclusive society. that begun in the 1980s. Artist and CCC Instructor) in January 2014, during the International Indigenous Artists Gathering “Kokiri Pu- nity.” A small exhibit of pastel drawings by the painter Colleen, along with Manos Nathan, Maori clay art- Henk Pander, called Hiding, will also be on view. tahi,” in Kaikohe at Kohewhata Marae – a traditional - Richard Rowland, 3-D Art, Clatsop ist, participated in the Pacific Rim Exhibition in 2012, Community College These rarely displayed works depict Pander’s child- an indigenous gathering of artists from around the meeting place – which brought together some 145 hood in Haarlem, barely ten miles from Anne Frank’s Beehive, handmade paper light Pacific Rim that took place at CCC in Astoria. indigenous artists from Alaska to Australia.” hiding place.

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HiiH Lights GoingsOn: APRIL‘15 day-by-day the function of light in the columbia pacific the craft of paper the art of sculpture Dance Theatre of Harlem April 25 • Liberty Theater Dance Theater of Harlem is making their first ever appearance at the Liberty Theater, in a rare west coast tour. Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, and now led by former DTH principal star dancer, Virginia Johnson. Dance Theatre of custom handmade Harlem has grown into a multi-cultural paper lights institution with an extraordinary legacy and repertoire. This legendary com- pany will perform a boldly contem- HiiH barn studio + showroom porary program by such exceptional open by appointment choreographers as Ulysses Dove, Tanya Wideman and Thaddeus Davis. Monthly Open Studio Saturday, April 25, 7:30pm. Tickets: 2nd Sundays 11am-1pm $60, $40, $25. CAll the Liberty The- ater Box Office to reserve now! Tues- Astoria day - Saturday from 2pm - 5:30pm. 503.493.4367 www.HiiHLights.com 503.325.5922 ext.55 Daylight’s Dance Explosion w/DJ Gray Matter • May 2 Liberty Theater presents Photo: Sofie Photo: Kline Dance Your Joy at AAMC “After our April Argentine Tango CLASSES The vocal illusions of showers, Daylight and The AAMC welcomes new instructor her children burst with fra- Estelle Olivares! Join Estelle every Lynn Trefzger grance, color and desire!!! Friday to learn the beautiful art of Ar- Annya Allnight teases the gentine Tango. AAMC also welcomes Comedy Ventriloquist crowd with her sexy witty back Zumba instructor Nayelli Dalida! ways, as only she can do! Moonshine continues Monday April 16 her apprenticeship with 5:30-6:30pm Ballet with Trixie Gunn a lovely love song. And, Daylight’s protégé (und Ginger Vitus Debuts! Tuesday tochter), Ginger Vitus, will 9:00-10:00am Zumba Fitness with Nayelli Dalida be making her solo debut!!! 5:30-6:30pm Lyrical Jazz with Trixie A big opening Gunn Lynn, a self-taught ventriloquist, brings together amazing figure number and a Conversations manipulation and exceptional vocal skills to create a fascinating 6:30-7:30pm Ballroom with Jen Miller crowd pleasing comedy act which delights young and old throughout the country. closer - all the 7:30-8:30pm West Coast Swing with with Writing and developing her own original and endlessly inventive while being teased Jen Miller routines, Lynn thrives on her interaction with the audience. and pulsed across Mother Mary Lynn has been amazing audiences since 1977. Her agile brain, the dance floor Wednesday and even quicker fingers, allows her the ability to individualize her Come and experience the Love and by the sexy sweet performance for each group she entertains. Dummies, puppets, 7:00-8:15pm Belly Dance with Jes- Wisdom of Mother Mary through her beats of DJ Gray inanimate objects, and unsuspecting by-standers become part of samyn Grace channel Barbara Beach. Matter - rids you of the wild world that Lynn Trefzger and her comical partners create. any spring fever you may have incurred. A girl couldn’t Every Second Sunday 10:30 to 12:30. Her vocal illusion talents were first brought to national audiences Thursday wish for more! Grab a costume! Express yourself and In Seaside, Oregon. on TV’s popular “Star Search” and she has since performed with 9:00-10:00am Zumba Toning with come explode with the Daylight troupe at the AAMC Call or email for directions: artists including Jeff Foxworthy, Ray Romano, Drew Carey, and Faith Nayelli Dalida on May 2!!! 503-717-4302 Hill. Her off-the-wall audience interplay is riotously funny, and her [email protected]. performances are tailored for both family and adult audiences. Friday Suggested donation $15 Daylight’s Dance Explosion with DJ Gray Matter Saturday Lynn (and her many voices) has appeared on ABC, TNN, A&E and 6:30-7:30pm Argentine Tango with May 2nd, 9:30pm at the AAMC! Slip into your most kissable The gathering includes a healing circle, Lifetime television Estelle Olivares (no class April 10). channeled conversation costume and join AAMC for Drag performances, daring For current schedule and instructor with Mother Mary, snacks and sharing. Thursday, April 16,7pm. Tickets $15 Gen, $12 Stud/Sen/Mil, debuts, saucy dance beats & LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! $5 / bar / contact: astoriaartsandmovement.com. (Bring finger food if you feel so inclined.) $5Kids.Box Office 503.325.5922. ext55. 21+ FMI: astoriaartsandmovement.com 342 10th St. in Astoria

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 16 Nancy King is described as having “A supple voice, a flawless MORE MUSIC ear and the instincts of a true jazz improviser.” The Oregonian JAZZ KING Nancy King is one of Oregon’s greatest natural resources. At seventy-two years of age, she is as active as the market will allow a in the columbia pacific Jazz singer to be. She received the third “Jazz Master” award from the Portland Jazz Festival in February, joining pianist/composer/ singer Dave Frishberg and trumpeter/composer Thara Memory. Born and raised in Springfield, she attended and got booted out of the University of Oregon…dismissed for too much civil rights ac- tivity and way too much fraternization with African-Americans. It was there that she met bassist Glen Moore and guitarist Ralph Towner, who went on to international fame with the group “Oregon.” She’ll be performing with her long-time pianist collaborator Steve Christofferson. Known as one of the greatest scat singers of all time, using her voice as though it were an instrument, singing notes rather than words, although she is also one of the best interpreter of lyrics in the world. Sunday, May 2, 2pm in the McTavish Room at the Liberty. Ben Anita Margarita & The Rattlesnakes Hunt presents - “A series of Seasonal Concerts presenting the Local legends, Turtle VanDemarr This band is “too much fun”, best of Portland’s Jazz Artists in the intimate atmosphere of the (Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks, Jim covering everything from Johnny Liberty Theater’s McTavish Room” Tickets: $25 - $20. FMI on Kweskin Jug Band), David Reisch & June to Ella & Louis, Doris seating and tickets: liberty-theater.org (Holy Modal Rounders, Michael Day, Louis Prima & Keeley Smith, Hurley), Jon Koonce (Johnny & etc. - with added hilarious stage The Distractions) and Dan Haley banter. (Ed & The Boats), are joined by Fri/Sat April 17-18, get thee ART LECTURE Wednesday 8 the 60s and 70s. $20 includes appetizers newcomer to the Portland music to [pickled fish] in Long Art Opening. The Book Unbound, A Sculp- Native American Wars in the Pacific North- LECTURE and a drink. 7pm at TAPA in Tillamook. west. With Historian Gloria Linkey. Free, at scene, Jasmine Lee VanDemarr. Beach. 9pm. No Cover. The World of Haystack Rock. Seabirds of tural Installation and Art Show. All art Holiday Friends. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in the Seaside Library. Call 503-738-6742 the Falkland Islands with Ram Papish. Free, Long Beach. for time. 7pm at the Cannon Beach Library. pieces, with the exception of a selection of Matt Borden. $5 cover, 9pm at the San LITERARY LITERARY paintings, are made from components of Dune Pub in Manzanita. Get Lit at the Beach: A Gathering for Read- Driftwood Poets Open Mic. Poetry Reading. books. Reception 4 – 7pm at Polaris Gallery ers. With guest authors Karen Joy Fowler, Free, 6 – 8pm at the Driftwood Public ART in Manzanita. Library in Lincoln City. Artist Reception. In the Details, works by CINEMA Colleen Hickey and Buff Medb Neretin. 5 – Gail Tsukyama, Jim Lynch, Nancy Pearl, and HAPPENING Winter Food Film Festival. Big Night. Admis- 7pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Terry Brooks. Presented by the Tolovana Night of All Knowledge Trivia Tournament. sion by donation, movie-themed small bites A team trivia competition. Free, 6pm at the LITERARY Arts Colony in Cannon Beach. tolovana- available for sale. 9:30pm at the Columbian artscolony.org Seaside Library. Get Lit at the Beach: A Gathering for Read- Theater in Astoria. ers. With guest authors Karen Joy Fowler, Great Speaker Series. Author Deborah Thursday 9 Gail Tsukyama, Jim Lynch, Nancy Pearl, and FOOD & DRINK Lincoln will be discussing her historical Wine Tasting. Oregon Pinot Noir, Part 2. 1 – fiction novel Agnes Canon’s War. Free, 1pm ART Terry Brooks. Presented by the Tolovana Arts Colony in Cannon Beach. tolovana- 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria at Tillamook County Pioneer Museum in Annual Art Student Exhibit. Opening Recep- Tillamook. tion 6pm at the Art Center Gallery at CCC artscolony.org HAPPENING in Astoria. HAPPENING Spring Into Gardening. Spring garden OUTSIDE Photo Hiking. Hike with professional photog- Comedy at the Coast. Geoff Young with show. Food, Glorious Food. Meet Your Gogh Party. With Stephanie Huckestein. raphers Bob Gibson and Jeri Knudsen and Special Guest. 21 and over. $15, 8pm at Farmer event, plants, classes, demos, Discover your inner Van Gogh at a fun eve- learn basic techniques. $20, 9 – 11am at Will West & The Friendly Strangers ning of wine, art and friends. The evening the Uptown Café in Warrenton. vendors, advice, raffle, and more. Free admission, 8:30am – 2pm at the Clatsop the Connie Hansen Garden in Lincoln City. Carolina-born songwriter Will horns, percussion and other includes instruction, creation of your own 541-994-3405 canvas masterpiece to take home with you, County Fairgrounds in Astoria. Schedule West performs with a rotation surprises. and one glass of wine. $35, 6pm at the THEATER at northcoastfoodweb.org/wp-content/ THEATER of acoustic musicians called The Astoria Event Center. Register at https:// The Real Lewis & Clark Story. (Or…How the uploads/2015/03/Spring-into-Garden- The Real Lewis & Clark Story. (Or…How the Friendly Strangers, featuring an Fri, April 24 at the Sandtrap squareup.com/market/columbia-bar- Finns Discovered Astoria!) $11 - $16, 7pm ing-2015.jpg Finns Discovered Astoria!) $11 - $16, 7pm array of fantastic Portland play- in Gearheart. 7pm, No Cover. productions-llc/gogh-party at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Lower Columbia Pug Socializing Club. Pugs at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. ers on banjo, cello, mandolin, HAPPENING Murder on the Nile. A whodunit. Drama. and their people meet monthly for fun and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. First Thursday Trivia. Teams of 1-5 compete $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater socialization. 11am at Carruthers Park in Musical. $15, 7pm at the PAC in Astoria. for universal admiration and fantastic in Cannon Beach. Warrenton. Murder on the Nile. A whodunit. Drama. The Jicks prizes. Sign up ahead of time or just show Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater up! Free, 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Astoria Saturday 11 activities in and around Cannon Beach. in Cannon Beach. Public Library. MUSIC twelvedaysofearthday.com Sunday 12 LECTURE Dan Weber. Folk. $12, 7pm at the Penin- Arbor Week at the Tillamook Forestry Beers to Your Health. Starvation Alley Farms sula Arts Center in Long Beach. Center. Tree Walks, tree planting and activi- MUSIC with Jared Oakes & Jessika Tantisook. Free, ties. Tree walks at 10:30am & 12:30pm. Joel Fan. Classical. $25, 3pm at Camp Hiroya Tsukamoto. Guitar. $16, 7pm at the 7pm in the Lovell Showroom at Fort George Tree plantings at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Winema north of Neskowin. in Astoria. Lincoln City Cultural Center. 541-994-9994 Create tree art and crafts. Try your hand at Drunken Prayer. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift Lower Nehalem Watership Council Speaker I’ve Got the Music in Me. An evening with a tree scavenger hunt to win a prize, plant Hotel in Long Beach. Series. How we use data on ocean condi- vocalist and pianist Brenna Sage featuring a tree and take one home. At the Tillamook Tim Snider. Violin Virtuouso. 9pm at Fort tions to forecast returns of adult salmon music and stories of the 60s and 70s. $20. Forestry Center east of Tillamook. to the Columbia River with discussion of 7pm at TAPA in Tillamook. George Brewery & Public House in Astoria. Tillamook Anglers Fin Clipping Day. 400 the potential impact of the “warm Blob” ART Dancehall Days. No cover, 9pm at Road- volunteers are needed in order to clip all the on salmon returns over the next couple of Open Studio. 11am – 1pm at HiiH Lights house 101 in Lincoln City. fins. Fin clipping, garage sale, silent auction, Big Ass Rock and Beer Party years. With Bill Peterson. Free, 7pm at the in the Lewis and Clark Valley near Astoria. raffle, BBQ. Starting at 8am at the Whiskey Fort George celebrates OVER- band Pavement) + The Minders, Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita. Holiday Friends. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in HiiHLights.com Long Beach. Creek Fish Hatchery near Tillamook. DUB IPA, collabs with TAP OP Sun Angle, and Summer Can- HAPPENING Magazine, and four of Portland’s nibals. Friday 10 Karaoke From Hell. $5 cover, 9pm at the Grand Opening of the Tillamook Air Mu- Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and most raucous melodics: Stephen San Dune Pub in Manzanita. seum. Live music & guest speakers. 11am MUSIC activities in and around Cannon Beach. Malkmus and the Jicks – consisting Saturday, April 25 at The – 12:30pm. Albatross. No cover, 7pm at the Sand Trap Let it Roll. 9pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & twelvedaysofearthday.com of Mike Clark, Joanna Bolme, Jake Columbian Theater. Just 8 cash Grill in Lincoln City. Legacy Ball. 6:30pm at the Tillamook Pub in Gearhart. Arbor Week at the Tillamook Forestry Morris, and Stephen Malkmus (the buckaroos. 8pm. Doors open I’ve Got the Music in Me. An Evening with Bar K Buckaroos. No cover, 9:30pm at the County Fairgrounds in Tillamook. Center. Tree Walks, tree planting and activi- main singer and songwriter behind 7:30pm, 21+. Brenna Sage featuring music and stories of Voodoo Room in Astoria. ties. Tree walks at 10:30am & 12:30pm. the influential 1990s indie rock Listings continued on pg. 21 - 23 17 april15 hipfishmonthly.com Voi Kauhea!!! The REAL LEWIS AND CLARK STORY! Or How the FINNS Discovered Astoria!

theater & performance. Voi Kauhea!!! April 10 - 18 AT THE COASTER The REAL LEWIS AND CLARK STORY! Or How the FINNS Discovered Astoria! he ASOC’s 5th Annual historical, hysterical, Tmusical melodrama, “The Real Lewis and Clark Missouri to the Oregon Pacific Coast suffering great Story or How FINNS Discovered ASTORIA) spon- tragedy at the hands of evil foes while battling sored by Pacific Coast Medical Supply, HIPFISH, the wilds of nature, including run-ins with several Merry Time Tavern, Columbia Veterinary Hospital, unidentifiable creatures, all without ever losing their Holly McHone Jewelry and the Riverszen Yoga and beer supplies! Watch with awe how they come to Resistance Studio opened Friday April 3rd and the gallant rescue of Captains Meriwether Lewis & runs to April 19th Friday and William Clark and the Corps Saturday nights at 7:00pm of Discovery (well actually (doors opening at 6:30pm) it was Finnish girls) to reach with Sundays Matinee on April the end of the Pacific Trail 12th & 19th 2015 at 2:00pm first and settle the city they (doors opening at 1:30pm) at christen “ASTORIA” in honor the ASOC Playhouse West 129 of their relative, John Jacob Bond Street Astoria. Svenson-Astor. This historically accurate, Directed by Nate Bucholz family friendly, performance and written Judith P. Niland, from the Astor Street Opry with original music by Dr.’s Company is long over due! Stanley Azen and Joyce C. Based on a fantastic 2001 Niland of Pasadena, Cali- important pioneer journal fornia and Professor Philip uncovered in the Uniontown Morrill of Astoria, Oregon, March of the Harakte: Left to right - Frank Jagodnik, Katie Youngs, David Sweeney, Jean Rice, area of Astoria, this story with music direction by Chris- Ellen Jensen, Mick Alderman, Josh Loring, and Arnie Fipps. comes directly from the pages Lynn Taylor, choreography by of that mysterious manuscript Carleta Lewis Allen, the 2015 Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile of an original Clatsop County cast includes: Tim Murphy, Simon Mostyn and heiress Kay Ridgeway are husband, Max Mallowan, was an archaeologist, pioneer, Tovo Swenson. Based Steven Nice, Jordan Griffin, on their honeymoon on a paddle steamer on the and their travels throughout the Middle East on his true tale of his personal Bill Carr, Elsa Nethercot, Jon Nile River but all is not roses and champagne. A contributed background to several of her novels adventure, struggle and for- Osborn, ChrisLynn Taylor, dark shadow has followed them on their post- and plays. The setting for Murder on the Nile came tune, ASOC turned this amaz- Arlene Holmes, Stephanie wedding travels. Jacqueline de Severac – Simon’s from her own travels on a river steamer in Egypt as ing long lost piece of historical Rowe, Nate Bucholz, Con- jilted fiancé and Kay’s former best friend – keeps well as her fascination for ancient Egypt. legend into a piece of fine the- nie Cisneros, May Loya, turning up at every stop on the newlywed’s itiner- atre stage craft that will work ASOC’s own Lewis & Clark Expert Park Rosalina Fallin, Pamela Dahl, ary. Aboard the paddle steamer are a host of Cast and Crew: Frank Jagodnik (Canon Pennefa- its way into your heart and Ranger Cadet Judith P. Niland Jared Resinger, Ashley Cate, characters including Miss ffoliot-ffoukes, a rich, ther), Mick Alderman (Simon Mostyn), Ellen Jen- Justin Germond, Karah Griffin, Zachary Sandoval, sen (Jaqueline De Severac), Josh Loring (Smith), memory. Come see as our cast of characters right opinionated old lady and her niece – the naive Bob Goldberg, Josiah Haynes, Tom Bird, Jasmine David Sweeney (Dr. Bessner), Jean Rice (Miss out of the pages of Tovo’s diary come alive through Miss Grant, plus Smith – a direct man with Socialist Watson, and to assure quality, professionalism, and leanings, Dr. Bessner – a German tourist, Canon Ffolio-Ffoulkes), re-enactment, song, dance and of course, bad jokes historical accuracy the ASOC own Lewis & Clark Pennefather – Kay’s guardian and several other Amie Fipps (Christina Grant), Katie Youngs (Kay in this socially significant original melodrama, which Expert Park Ranger Cadet Judith P. Niland will be memorable characters. While journeying along Mostyn), Liz Mccall (Louise), Stewart Martin (Stew- proves that the Finns were here first! the river murder and mayhem ensue and it is up ard) Seth Goldstein (Beadseller 2 / Mcnaught), Yes! Behold the “REAL” story of how Astoria was present to oversee the show authenticity. to Canon Pennefather to uncover the criminals Karen Martin: (Beadseller 1), Jenni Tronier (Direc- FIRST discovered not by those famous explorers Lew- So, don’t miss out on this latest discovery of true before they reach their destination. Murder on the tor) Emily Estrada (Stage Manager), Patrick Lathrop is and Clark and their band of merry frontiersmen. Astorian history! Tickets are only $8.00 to $15.00 Nile was written by Agatha Christie in 1946 and (Costumer), Krista Guenther (Set Painter/Designer), NO! But by two Finnish boys from the old country, with great discounts for kids, senior and groups. is based on her 1937 novel, Death on the Nile. Mick Alderman (Lighting Designer), Cindy Karr “Minnesota” who with the help of their Finnish Mama And if that isn’t enough for ya...ASOC is please to Although the book featured Hercule Poirot, she (Props). save the day! Meet Captain Bobby Gray, Miss Jaynie announce, The New “Family Fridays” night are only decided not to use him in the play. The play also Barnes, the brave native woman guide Sacagawea, $5.00 for Kids (12 and under) and $10 for Adults! has fewer characters than the book, and some of Performances: April 10 - 11, 17 – 18, Thurs, Fri, them are combinations of two or three characters. and Sat performances start at 7:30pm, Sunday per- the crew of the Corps of Discovery and a whole cast Tickets can be purchased at the door one hour The richness of the settings in Christie’s novels formances 3pm. Ticket prices: $15-$20 BoxOffice: of colorful characters. before each show time but reservations are recom- adds to the reader’s enjoyment, as well as the real 503-436-1242. coastertheatre.com Performance Witness our courageous heroes forge their way mended by calling 503-325-6104 or go online @ places she drew upon in each book. Her second sponsored by Keith C. Schnip. with dedication and commitment from Saint Charles www.astorstreetoprycompany.com

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 18 art happens. Cynthia Lahti The Book Unbound My Land at IMOGEN at Polaris Gallery J. Scott Wilson, local artist and owner of Polaris Artist Cynthia Lahti has held a Gallery in Manzanita, has announced an exciting new art long time love affair with her home show opening April 11. Proceeds from the show benefit state of Oregon. Since childhood on North Tillamook Library in Manzanita. she has immersed herself in it’s land- The show is titled “The Book Unbound, A Sculptural scape, searching out places that instill Installation and Art Show.” Featured will be a collection of sculpture including book art, book folding, and offerings an affirmation of the grand landscape including origami creations evoking bowls, birds, vases, that makes Oregon what it is. The ex- mobiles, wall art, simple surface sculpture, a cityscape, hibition, My Land is an homage, a love wreaths and furniture. All art pieces, with the exception letter so to speak, to the landscape of a selection of paintings, are made from components of Lahti calls home. The exhibition books. All art works will be for sale. opens Saturday, April 11th 5 – 8 pm The show opens on April 11, with a special reception with a reception for Lahti, who will be her own history embedded within each planned from 4pm to 7pm. This event runs in conjunction cycling approach to recycling. With “The Book Unbound”, present and available to answer questions brushstroke or drawn line. Her work reflects with National Library Week, April 12-18. The show itself Scott found a creative way to up-cycle books that might about the series. Light bites and drink will a desire to go deeper into the ability of will continue through the end of the month. Art lovers as otherwise be discarded into the waste stream, while at the be provided by Astoria Coffeehouse and mark making, creating metaphor in the well as bibliophiles are encouraged to attend. same time benefitting the local library. Bistro. My Land will be on view through construct of landscape. Her use of different Wilson, a book lover, published writer and well-known North Tillamook Library in Manzanita is a special October 8th. materials, colors and marks are all vehicles artist in the community, has lived in Manzanita for four partnership between the community and the county. The Cynthia Lahti, known and respected for for describing and expressing elements years, where he previously owned Seagrass Gallery. He books, employees and technology are supplied by the her mixed media three dimensional ceramic included in the landscape. They contrast relocated his gallery last September, renaming it Polaris Tillamook County Library System. The building, land and work, holds a strong affinity for the land, and complement each other, creating a Gallery. The light and space (and storage!) is conducive to maintenance are the responsibility of the North Tillamook especially areas of Clatsop County where sacred place that reflects the land itself and many events, shows and projects he has in mind for the Library Friends. Thus, contributions from the community her grandparents immigrated to in 1909 her emotional connection to it. future. become critical as the building ages. Please help keep the Library a strong community resource. Join us in April from Finland. For her second exhibition Lahti, who is represented by PDX Con- Scott’s inspiration for “The Book Unbound” came from the title of the 2002 book, Cradle to Cradle: Remak- at Polaris Gallery and celebrate the book in all its many at Imogen, Lahti brings a series of mostly temporary Gallery in Portland, was awarded ing the Way We Make Things, by Michael Brungart and forms. plein aire paintings, (work created on site as a Hallie Ford Family Foundation fellowship William McDonough. Cradle to Cradle’s design model is Polaris Gallery: 457 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, www. in 2013, for her contribution to Oregon vi- opposed to within the comforts of a studio) a switch from the cradle-to-grave pattern, emphasizing polarisgallery.com. Opening reception: April 11, 4pm- depicting places of personal importance sual arts. She most recently was a recipient up-cycling as an alternative to the more usual down- 7pm. Show dates: April 11 - 30 to her. She, through quick and immediate to a Bonnie Bronson Fellowship Award. gesture portrays areas both natural and man-made that have become places of WORKSHOP: Lahti will be conducting a Luminari Arts Celebrates Year 1! importance to her own history. Lahti takes workshop at Clatsop Community College’s Join Luminari Arts in joyous celebration of one year of us to Caldera in central Oregon, to Oregon art department. The workshop, Eclectic great business!!! Time to party with music by Maggie and the City, down the coast to Proposal Rock and Marks will be held at CCC’s Art Center April Cats, and a children’s art auction and fundraiser for Head Start! back to Clatsop County where she shares 10th, 10:00 – 3:00 pm and is open to the New artwork featured by locals Michael deWaide, wood views of Saddle Mountain and Spruce Run. public for a $20 fee. For further information carver; Patti Breidenbach, felted portraits; Jay Hinman, ce- She invites the viewer to travel with her and registration contact Kristin Shauck at ment works; Portland artists Linn Haak, giclee on wood; Rich- throughout the state to places etched in her 503 338-2472 or [email protected] . ard Hazelton, watercolors; Jewelry by Sandi Hilton, Takobia, own memories, but revisited to reacquaint Imogen Gallery is located at 240 11th Joseph Brinton, Claire Beau; bags by Maruka and a great with present day. Street. Open Mon - Sat, 11am to 5pm, collection of art cards and paper goods. Lahti’s painting style shows an immediacy 11am to 4pm Sunday, closed Wed. Luminari Arts is a working studio/ gallery at1133 Com- and sincerity to the power of the landscape, 503.468.0620. mercial. The festivities start at 5 pm. Maggie and the Cats: Maggie Kitson, Ray Coffey, Richard Thomasian and Dave Quinton. Snacks and beverages, fun and frolic til 8 pm! Toys in the Attic Michael deWaide Roger McKay and Jill McVarish at RiverSea In Toys in the Attic, Astoria artists, Jill McVarish and Roger Working in oil on linen or burlap, McVarish enlivens each paint- which can be found McKay offer a series of curiously charm- ing with the glowing color and complex, layered at the Astoria Aquatic ing paintings of favorite toys, evoking depth seen in works by 17th century Dutch mas- Center, Fort Astoria memories of childhood play and adven- ters, evidence of her post-graduate schooling in Park and the Heritage ture in a show at RiverSea Gallery from Amsterdam where she studied the painting styles Museum. He has previ- April 11 through May 5, 2015. that continue to influence her work. McVarish ously has a solo show at A show unveiling and preview party has been exhibiting as an artist since graduating RiverSea where he has with themed refreshments will be held on with a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in been a represented art- Friday, April 10, from 6:00 – 8:00, and is 1993. She is a represented artist at RiverSea where ist for many years. open to all who would like to meet the she has exhibited since 2012. Toys in the Attic is RiverSea is located artists and get an early look at the show. her third show at the gallery. Currently she has a at 1160 Commercial A second reception will be held on Sat- solo exhibit at the Portland International Airport Street. Open Mon - Sat, urday, April 11, from 5:00 – 8:00 during through June. Locally, her series of commissioned 11 to 5:30 and Sun 11 Jill McVArish Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk, with paintings with a quirky take on iconic films is on to 4:00. 503-325-1270. music by the Beerman Creek String Band. view at the Riverwalk Inn. ALSO Roger Crosta, a In this two person show McVarish and McKay work separately In this latest series of oil paintings longtime Astoria artist Roger glass artist from Manza- within a shared theme to explore far flung realms of childhood McKay turns his attention to fine detail while venturing into absurd- nita, will be featured in the imagination, mixing in historic and contemporary cultural referenc- ly delightful subject matter and poking fun at a few social mores Alcove at RiverSea Gallery es in all manner of improbable scenes. Together, they’ve come up combined with a passion for all manner of old collectibles. in a solo show titled, Zen with a wickedly clever mix of paintings that capture the absurdity His background combines a formal art education from Portland’s and the Art of Scavo, with Roger McKay implied by “toys in the attic,” a euphemism for insanity, while also Museum Art School in the early 1960’s with many years spent as a new series of blown glass ikebana vessels, miniatures and floats. In tugging at remnants of impossible dreams and imaginary tales left a wood carver, sign maker and muralist. McKay is perhaps best conjunctiion with Art Walk, April 11 - May 5. over from childhood. known locally for his commissioned murals,

19 april15 hipfishmonthly.com word. Manzanita Writers’ Series PoetryFest 4th Annual Saturday, April 18th Get Lit At The Beach - 5 Best Selling Authors An annual gathering for readers and writers The Manzanita a Dreamer, won the Nicholas Roerich Poetry Prize. Her April 10 -11 Cannon Beach Writers’ Series poems and essays have appeared in many anthologies, will once again college textbooks, and literary journals, and she has been of A Hundred Flowers Gail Tsukyama; hold Poetry- featured at writers’ conferences and festivals throughout and Jim Lynch, whose third novel, Truth Fest, a day- the United States, as well as in England and France. Hol- Like the Sun, was picked by NY Times long event lander spent 22 years as the Writer-in-Residence at Lyon reviewer Janet Maslin as one of her 10 dedicated College, where she was awarded the Lamar Williamson favorite books of 2012. Weekend activi- to the joys Prize for Excellence in Teaching. Now a resident of Port- ties begin with an authors’ reception of poetry, on land, Oregon, she teaches writing workshops at both The Friday evening. Saturday includes au- Saturday, April Attic Institute and Mountain Writers Series. Her website is thors’ presentations, book signings and Andrea Hollander 18. andreahollander.net. keynote dinner presentation. Sunday There Matthew Dickman will lead a workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. morning, there will be a question and will be two called “Revise Your Life! Well, at least your poem… In this answer session moderated by New York workshops workshop students will be using old drafts of poems to Times Best Selling author Terry Brooks, led by noted start a conversation on what to do when revising: how do who will be in attendance at events and poets Andrea we reimagine something we have lived with for a while? book signings throughout the weekend. Hollander and How do we reclaim a space for vision after the pen is put There are three ticket packages avail- Matthew Dick- down and the paper put away? Share ideas and borrow able including a complete package to man. from French Surrealists, up to current favorite poets. This all Get Lit events for $85 and individual Join An- will be a very hands-on couple hours and a lot of fun! tickets for the Friday evening Author drea Hollander Matthew Dickman is the author of All-American Poem, Reception for $30 and the Saturday from 10am 50 American Plays (co-written with his twin brother Michael evening Matthew Dickson to noon for Dickman), and Mayakovsky’s Revolver. He is the recipient Prime a workshop to generate new writing called “Image and of The Honickman First Book Prize, The May Sarton Award Rib Din- Imagination.” In this workshop, students will begin with from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Kate ner & the notion of image and take the kind of risk that has the Tufts Award from Claremont College, and the 2009 Oregon Best-seller/coasty, Terry Brooks Keynote potential to unleash the imagination in unanticipated ways. Book Award from Literary Arts of Oregon. His poems have Best selling and award winning for $65. Come with an open mind and a willingness to let go of appeared in McSweeny’s, Ploughshares, The Believer, The authors will gather in Cannon Beach, This control. London Review of Books, Esquire Magazine and The New Oregon April 10-12, 2015 for the annual event is An award-winning poet and essayist, Andrea Hollander Yorker among others. Matthew Dickman is the Poetry Edi- literary event, Get Lit at the Beach. pre- is author of four full-length poetry collections—most tor of Tin House Magazine. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Attendees will have the opportunity sented recently, Landscape with Female Figure: New and Selected At 3:15 pm, Andrea Hollander and Matthew Dickman to meet these prominent authors and by the Poems, 1982 – 2012, finalist for the 2014 Oregon Book will read from their latest collections and sign books attend presentations and signings, Tolovana Award in Poetry. She is also the editor of When She Named Tuition for the workshops is $30 each, or $50 for both. as well as a keynote dinner presenta- Arts Fire: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry by Ameri- Readings and book signings are open to the public. tion by best-selling author and literary Colony. can Women. Her first poetry collection, House without To register for the workshops, go to hoffmanblog.org critic, Nancy Pearl. This year’s guest For more authors will include Karen Joy Fowler, informa- best known for her novel, The Jane tion and tickets, call (206) 914-1255 Austen Book Club; best-selling author or visitwww.getlitatthebeach2015. Celebrate North Coast Squid Literary Journal • Saturday, April 18 eventbrite.com. Manzanita Writers’ Series celebrates the launch gallery showing of some of the photography and art of the 4th Edition of the North Coast Squid Literary published in the magazine. There will be refresh- Journal at 7pm on Saturday, April 18. The event will ments—including cake! be held at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. Admis- The North Coast Squid will sion is free. be available for purchase at Books & Brew The fourth North Coast Squid literary magazine the event, as well as at every Astoria Event Center showcases work of writers and artists who live on the Manzanita Writers’ Series north coast or have a strong connection to the area. event throughout 2015. A Local Authors Sixty-six writers submitted 140 pieces. Thirty-five were number of retail outlets along Thursday April 16, chosen by outside judges. Lindsay Hill judged poetry, the coast will also carry it. Deborah Reed judged fiction and Lauren Kessler Proceeds of the $5 cover price 4pm – 8pm judged non-fiction. go to produce future editions This year’s new category for young writers was of the magazine. judged by the editors of Tattoo Magazine, a national The Hoffman Center will be award-winning high school literary and art publication announcing another great Author Gloria Linkey based in Shoreline, WA, and advised by Andy Barker, project for local writers and OOKS & BREW is a gathering of authors for an evening dedicated to celebrat- a member of the North Coast Squid editorial team. artists during the evening’s ing the written word! Oregon and Washington is home to a variety of great The Squid includes 19 pieces of art and photogra- activities. B authors, many of whom live here on the North Coast. Books & Brew is an oppor- phy from local artists as well. (24 artists submitted 74 tunity to meet authors and find some great deals on gently used books. 3 Cups pieces). Coffee and Columbia River Roasters are featuring their best java brews for coffee This edition was partially funded by a crowd-fund- ing campaign on Indiegogo. The rest of the expenses lovers and Port of Call Bistro & Bar is sponsoring beer for the brew lovers. are covered through in-kind donations of design time, Open Mic Poetry Night Participating authors include Chris Dewey, Matt Love, Gloria Linkey, Honey and with Squid sales. Last Tuesdays Perkel, Suzanne Grant, Tim Murphy, Dale Brandenburger, Gazebo Gardens Publishing, Gregory Zschomler, Melissa Ausley, Jan Bono, Jeva Singh-Anand and The campaign-funding goal was $3000. Support Join Host Ric Vrana every last Tuesday of the from local fans as well as friends and family of Squid month for Open Mic Poetry, 7pm at the Port Michelle Walch. volunteers and submitters raised $3600. of Call at 9th and Commercial in Astoria. Bring There is still room to participate! For information on how to be a vendor email The release event will feature selected author poems . . . each event, there’s something a little [email protected]. We welcome authors or craftspeople with prod- readings from the North Coast Squid, as well as a bit different. Let poetry be your adventure! ucts for book lovers and writers. FREE Event.

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 20 ••• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater•••

Tree plantings at 11:30am and 2:30pm. HAPPENING Winemaker’s Dinner. Reininger (Walla Al Denty. 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & Create tree art and crafts. Try your hand at Fundraising Dinner. $7 for adults and $5 Walla). 6pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. Grill in Lincoln City. Friday Open Jam. Hosted by One Way Out. a tree scavenger hunt to win a prize, plant for children includes. 5 - 6:30pm at the 503-325-6600 Future Historians. Indie Folk & Roll. No 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill a tree and take one home. At the Tillamook Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan HAPPENING cover. 9pm at Fort George Brewery & Public MUSIC Forestry Center east of Tillamook. Beach, WA in Lincoln City. Razor Clam Festival. Live music and enter- House in Astoria. Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, LITERARY Book & Brew. Vendors, craftspeople. At the tainment is offered, beer garden, raffles, FOOD & DRINK 6– 9pm at the Shelburne Restaurant & HAPPENING Get Lit at the Beach: A Gathering for Read- Astoria Event Center. clam related vendors, and prizes. In Long Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5, Pub in Seaview, WA. Teen Tuesdays. Free special events ers. With guest authors Karen Joy Fowler, Third Thursday Comedy Series. With Come- Beach. razorclamfest.com 8am – noon at the Bay City Arts Center. Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country, 40’s, & 50’s. Free (donations accepted), just for teens in 6th through 12th Gail Tsukyama, Jim Lynch, Nancy Pearl, and dian Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger. $15 adults, Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and Cannon Beach American Legion Breakfast. grades. Activities include movie mak- Terry Brooks. Presented by the Tolovana $5 children, 7pm at the Liberty Theater in activities in and around Cannon Beach. $7 adults, $3 children under 6. 9 – 6 – 8pm at the City Hall in Garibaldi. Arts Colony in Cannon Beach. tolovana- Astoria. twelvedaysofearthday.com 11:30am at the American Legion Hall in Jackson Andrews & Dave Quinton. ing, video game nights, crafts, and artscolony.org Blues/Folk/Rock. No cover, 6pm at movie nights. 3:30 – 4:30pm at the Twelve Days of earth Day. Events and Exhibit Opening. In conjunction with the Cannon Beach. Seaside Library. FMI visit seasideli- THEATER activities in and around Cannon Beach. Haystack Rock Awareness Program’s 30th HAPPENINGRazor Clam Festival. Live music Sweet Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. The Real Lewis & Clark Story. (Or…How the twelvedaysofearthday.com anniversary, a photo exhibit exploring the and entertainment is offered, beer garden, Open Mic. Musicians, singers and brary.org raffles, clam related vendors, and prizes. In comedians are all welcome. Each THEATER Finns Discovered Astoria!) $11 - $16, 2pm THEATER Tide pools of Haystack Rock through the at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. eyes of the HRAP’s volunteers will open at Long Beach. razorclamfest.com performer will receive $1 off pints of Teen Theater Club. Classes will 6pm at the Cannon Beach History Center beer or cider. Perform or just enjoy present acting skill development and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Friday 17 Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and and Museum. activities in and around Cannon Beach. the show. 7:30 – 9:30pm at Hondo’s a monthly focus on a specific area of Musical. With the North Coast Chorale. $15, MUSIC Rummage Sale. 9am – 2pm at St Mary’s twelvedaysofearthday.com Brew & Cork in Astoria, theater, including stage make-up, set 7pm at the PAC in Astoria. Primal Mates. Where Words and Music By the Sea Catholic Church in Rockaway Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale. Over 60 HAPPENING design and lighting, script writing, Meet. Chamber Jazz. $10, 3pm at the Hoff- Monday 13 Beach. garage sales throughout the Lincoln City Trivia Night. Find out how much budgeting and stage management. man Center in Manzanita. Area. useless (or even useful) stuff you United Paws Monthly Adoption Day. This is For ages 14 to 17. $10/ month. At the MUSIC Bruce Smith & The Boda Boyz. No cover, a great time to stop in and see all the kit- know at the weekly Trivia Night. 7pm ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Miss Lonely Hearts. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel 7pm at the Sand Trap Pub in Gearhart. at Baked Alaska in Astoria. tens, cats and dogs that need new forever LECTURE Wednesday in Long Beach. Travis Tritt. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln homes. Noon – 3pm at the Tillamook Family Skate Night. The Shanghaied In Their Footsteps Lecture Series. Pacific City. Call 541-994-3070 for tickets. Roller Dolls host a family friendly MUSIC County Fairgrounds. Northwest Foraging with Douglas Deur. 1pm Open Skate Night. There’s also Calamity Cubes. No cover, 7pm at the San Anita Margarita & The Rattlesnakes. 9pm at Family Fun Night. Bring friends, family to in the Netul River Room at the Fort Clatsop George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock. 5:30 – 9pm Dune Pub in Manzanita. the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. an evening of playing in the gym, blocks for Visitor Center, Warrenton. Shanghaied Roller Doll merchandise available to purchase and concessions at Shelburne Restaurant and Pub in Seaview. Eelgrass. No cover, 9:30pm at the Voodoo toddlers and games for all. Community is The Next Tsunami: Living on a Restless HAPPENING if you need a snack during all the The Coconuts. Swing/Jazz/Country/Bluegrass/ Room in Astoria. welcome to join in on all the fun! Food will Coast. Author Bonnie Henderson will Twelve Days of earth Day. Events and be for sale in case you need a snack. This fun! Come on Friday and see if your Folk. 6pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café in activities in and around Cannon Beach. discuss the history and impact of tsunamis HAPPENING is a free event. 7:30pm at the Tillamook on our Northwest Coast. Free, 7pm at the favorite Doll is there. $2 at the door Cannon Beach. twelvedaysofearthday.com Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and Adventist School. Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. and $3 for skate rentals. 5 - 9:00pm at Jam Session. No cover, 7pm-ish – 10pm at the activities in and around Cannon Beach. North County Meeting for Tillamook Helping Spring Plant Sale. 9am – 4pm at the Connie the Astoria Armory. Moose Lodge in Astoria. Hands. All interested persons are welcomed twelvedaysofearthday.com THEATER Hansen Garden in Lincoln City. The Real Lewis & Clark Story. (Or…How the Saturday Jam Session. Hosted by Richard Thomasian. No to attend. 8pm at NCRD in Nehalem. Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale. Over 60 Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale. Over 60 Finns Discovered Astoria!) $11 - $16, 2pm garage sales throughout the Lincoln City MUSIC cover, 7 – 10pm at the Port of Call in Astoria. garage sales throughout the Lincoln City at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Tuesday 14 Area. Musician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at the Dan Golden. World Music. 7:30 – 10:30pm at Area. Tillamook Library. OUTSIDE Monday 20 McKeown’s Restaurant & Bar in Seaside. MUSIC Earth Day Festival. Educational booths, Open Mic. Starting October 18. 3 – Drunken Prayer. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift Herb Tarlek Day Golf Tourney. $60 per kids’ activities, arts and crafts, a farmers MUSIC 6pm at the Beehive in Nehalem. Hotel in Long Beach. player, cart rental $15 per player. 1pm Thursday market, locally-made beer, and live music. Quartetto Gelato. 7pm at the Don Whitney George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/ shotgun start at the Gearhart Hotel. MUSIC FOOD & DRINK Free admission, 11am – 2pm at the Lincoln Auditorium at Tillamook High School. 503- Rock guitar. No cover, 6pm at the Beer Pairing Dinner. The chefs and brewers THEATER City Cultural Center. 842-2078 Shelburne Restaurant in Seaview, WA Alex Puzauskas. Jazz. 6pm at the Shelburne of Buoy Beer Company will present a unique The Real Lewis & Clark Story. (Or…How the LITERARY Eric John Kaiser. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in The Honky Tonk Cowboys. Country. Inn in Seaview. Dallas Williams. Folk/ menu of five courses pairing local fare and Finns Discovered Astoria!) $11 - $16, 7pm Poetryfest/Manzanita Writer’s Series. A Long Beach. No cover, 7 – 10p at the Astoria Moose Americana. No cover, 6pm at the Wine bar at Sweet Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. Buoy Beer brews. Tickets & reservations at at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. day-long event dedicated to the joys of FOOD & DRINK Lodge. the Buoy Beer Taproom in Astoria. 6 – 8pm. Murder on the Nile. A whodunit. Drama. poetry. Poets Andrea Hollander & Matther Ice Cream Social. The public is invited for Saturday Night Dance Party. With Live Music. No cover, 6pm at U Street Pub 503-325-4540 $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater Dickman will read from their latest collec- cake & ice cream + birthday celebration. $1 DJ Nacho Bizznez mixing the latest in Seaside. HAPPENING in Cannon Beach. tions and sign books. 3:15pm. At 7pm there suggested donation, free if it’s your birthday dance music with old favorites. No will be a launch event for the 4th Edition of Live Music. Thursday Night Gigs, 6pm at the Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and month. 2pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity cover, 1pm at Twisted Fish in Seaside. the North Coast Squid Literary Journal. At Center in Klipsan Beach, WA Cannon Beach Gallery. activities in and around Cannon Beach. Saturday 18 the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T twelvedaysofearthday.com MUSIC HAPPENING Sunday Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. Historical Society Downtown Walking Tour. Chayag Andean Folk Music and Dance. In- OUTSIDE Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and Two Crows Joy. 6 – 8pm at the Sand Dollar MUSIC Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared cludes a dance workshop and presentation. Devil’s Lake Paddle. This family friendly activities in and around Cannon Beach. Restaurant & Lounge in Rockaway Beach. event includes fun and games, and good twelvedaysofearthday.com All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (dona- for the weather. Meet at Hoquarten Slough Free, 2 – 4pm at the Astoria Public Library. Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, 6:30pm at tions accepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog in Tillamook at 11am. old fashioned paddling. All human-powered the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. Jesse Lee Falls. CD Release Party. A tick- watercraft are invited. 9 – 11am at Regatta Tuesday 21 Café in Astoria. eted event (tickets available through Ticket Music Jam. All are welcome. 6:30 – 8:30pm LECTURE Park in Lincoln City. 541-994-5646 North Coast Country Band. No MUSIC at the Astoria Senior Center. Why Buy Local Food. With Andy Fisher. At Tomato). At the Astoria Event Center. Claude Bourbon. Medieval & Spanish cover, 3 – 6pm at the Astoria Moose the Tillamook Library. 503-842-4792 Noah Beck. No cover, 8pm at the THEATER Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Room in Blues. $13. 7pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Lodge. Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. Joe Weigand as Theodore Roosevelt. Free, Astoria. Center. Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at the Snug Wednesday 15 6:30pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Floating Glass Balls. A string band. 8 – 11pm Travis Tritt. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln Eric John Kaiser. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. at Bill’s Tavern in Cannon Beach. City. Call 541-994-3070 for tickets. The Real Lewis & Clark Story. (Or…How the- MUSIC Finns Discovered Astoria!) $11 - $16, 7pm Long Beach. Monday Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. No The Horsenecks. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Countryside Ride. $5 cover, 9pm at the San cover, 9pm at Sam’s Seaside Café in Seaside. Author Gloria Linkey at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. HAPPENING HAPPENING Long Beach. Dune Pub in Manzanita. Murder on the Nile. A whodunit. Drama. Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and Burgers & Jam Session. 6 – 9pm at ART HAPPENING Dixie Wrecked. No cover, 9pm at Road- $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater activities in and around Cannon Beach. the American Legion Hall in Cannon Knitting/Spinning Group. 3 – 5pm at the house 101 in Lincoln City. twelvedaysofearthday.com Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and in Cannon Beach. Beach. Astoria Fiber Arts Academy. activities in and around Cannon Beach. Anita Margarita & The Rattlesnakes. 9pm at Tuesday HAPPENING twelvedaysofearthday.com the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Sunday 19 Wednesday 22 Trivia Night. Bring a team or just bring MUSIC yourself and test your knowledge of useless LECTURE Revolving Door. 9pm at the Snug Harbor MUSIC MUSIC Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. Pipedance. Celtic. Free, 6pm at the Drift- Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – (or possibly useful) facts. 6pm at the Ship Listening to the Land. Protecting Oregon’s North Coast Symphonic Band. The Sousa Inn in Astoria. wood Public Library in Lincoln City. 8:30pm at T Paul’s Supper Club in Crown Jewels. With Douglas Deur. Free, Tradition. $15, 1:30pm at the Liberty ART Astoria. Poet & Songwriters Circle. If you are inter- 6pm at the Seaside Library. Theater in Astoria. Hip Hatchet. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Tokeland North Cove Studio Art Tour. 10am Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No ested in writing poetry/songs, please drop – 5pm, headquartered at the historic Toke- Beach. in and join the group. 7pm at the Bay City Primal Mates. Where Words and Music cover, 6pm at the Shelburne Inn in Thursday 16 land Hotel and nearby private art studios. Sweet Virginia Brewer’s Dinner. A five- Arts Center. Meet. Chamber Jazz. $10, 3pm at the Hoff- Seaview, WA man Center in Manzanita. course bacon themed dinner paired with MUSIC FOOD & DRINK small-batch Sweet Virginia Series beers. Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. The Horsenecks. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Wine Tasting. Reininger (Walla Walla). 1 – Eric John Kaiser. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in $65, 6 – 9pm at Fort George in Astoria. No cover, 6:30pm at the U Street Pub Long Beach. 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. Long Beach. Reserve your seat at fortgeorge.com in Seaside.

21 april15 hipfishmonthly.com •• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater NCBB Presents Jazz And The American Songbook HAPPENING Chica Y Los Gatos. No cover, 8pm at the April 26 Twelve Days of Earth Day. Events and Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. Thursday 30 The North Coast Big Band presents “Jazz activities in and around Cannon Beach. Dedric Clark & The Social Animals. 9pm at LECTURE and the American Songbook” at 2 P.M. on twelvedaysofearthday.com the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Philosofarian: The Tempest of Temporal- Saturday, April 25th, at the Performing Arts Red Cross Blood Drive. 12:30 – 6:30pm at The Ocean. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill ity. With Seth Tichenor. 7pm in the Lovell Center at Sixteenth and Franklin in Astoria. the Lincoln City Cultural Center. in Lincoln City. Showroom at Fort George in Astoria. Admission is $10 and all proceeds go to sup- OUTSIDE Still Water Vibe. 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Pacific Northwest Spring Wildflowers porting the Performing Arts Center. Free admission to WA State Parks. Lincoln City. Seminar. With Fred Bowen. An informative Lee Stromquist leads this popular band seminar on the beauty, history, and useful- that will present the familiar music of Glenn Will West & The Friendly Strangers. ness of some of Oregon’s loveliest flowers. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Pub in 7pm at Chapel By the Sea in Lincoln City. Miller, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, Count Thursday 23 Manzanita. Basie, Doc Severinsen, Jimmy Van Heusen, LITERARY MUSIC FOOD & DRINK Irving Berlin, Wingy Malone, Cootie Williams Last Thursday Poetry Open Mic. With host and Don Menza. Hip Hatchet. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival. $10 admis- Ric Vrana. Sign up onsite for a short time Beach. sion, 10am – 8pm at the Clatsop County slot to read your own poems or a poem you Featured performers include Bob Joiner Fairgrounds near Astoria. oldoregon.com/ like. 7 – 9pm at Port of Call in Astoria. on “All The Things You Are,” Dee Wooley on LECTURE news/2014/astoria-warrenton-crab-sea- “Polka Dots and Moonbeams,” lead trumpet Ales & Ideas. Paris, Florence, Rome: The food-and-wine-festival Friday May 1 Terry Dahlgren on “What’s New,” Mike Evans Allure of Travel in Art History and Today. Wine Tasting. Patricia Green Cellars. 1 – With Kristin Shauck. Free, 7pm in the Lovell on “’Round Midnight,” Dave Drury on “Here’s That Rainy Day,” drummer Ken Kirby on “`Zoot Suit 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. MUSIC Showroom at Fort George in Astoria. Rock n’ Roll Cowboys. No cover, 9pm at Riot,” and Peter Hinsbeeck on a Buddy Rich tune called “Groovin’ Hard.” Other great familiar tunes include “Moonlight Serenade,” “C Jam Blues,” “Tuxedo Junction,” “Satin Doll,” “Smoke Gets In Your LITERARY Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. Winemaker’s Dinner. Patricia Green Cellars. Eyes,” “New York, New York,” “Girl Talk,” and many more. Book Reading. Author Peter Laufer will pres- The Ghost Ease. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in 6pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. 503- ent from his book “Organic: A Journalist’s Long Beach. Two selections are original compositions by members of the North Coast Big Band. Composer/ar- 325-6600 ranger Dave Robertson wrote a straight ahead jazz selection called “Fughettabout It” and saxophonist Quest to Discover the Truth Behind Food Jenny Don’t & The Spurs. No cover, 9:30pm Labeling.” Free, 7pm at the Seaside Library. HAPPENING at the Voodoo Room in Astoria. Peter Hinsbeek wrote “Miro’ On The Wall.” The North Coast Big Band is made up of the finest jazz Fort George/Tape Op Overdub IPA Release musicians on the North Coast and has been in existence for over thirty years. Members travel from Party. 9:30pm at the Columbian Theater ART Portland, Rockaway, Manzanita, Clatskanie, Ocean Park, Seaside and Astoria to rehearse together and in Astoria. Spring Unveiling Arts Festival. At various perform great music from the past and present. The NCBB delights audiences wherever they perform. Friday 24 locations in Cannon Beach. cbgallerygroup. MUSIC LITERARY com/wp-content/uploads/2015-Spring- At The PAC Saturday, April 26, at 16th 7 Franklin in Astoria. Country Music Jam. Free, 7 – 9pm at the Writers on the Edge. Poet Willa Schneberg Unveiling-Schedule-4.pdf Wickiup Senior Center in Svensen. will read from her work. Open mic to follow. Trash Art Show. Ticketed preview and $6, 7pm at the Newport Visual Arts Center. Miss Massive Snowflake. Portland’s celebration with the artists. $25, includes Astoria Public Library After Hours presents venerable art poprockers rock the house. OUTSIDE snacks and beverages and first chance to Jazz Guitars 4 Peace • April 25 $5 Cover. 9pm at KALA in Astoria. Doors Beach Clean Up Day. Meet organizers at any purchase the art. 5 – 7pm in the Gallery at open 8pm. major beach approach on the Long Beach NCRD in Nehalem. Astoria Public Library and Astor Library Peninsula at 9:30am to sign in and pick Friends Association present Library After Gayle Ritt & Mike Soto. $12, 7pm at the HAPPENING up bags. Soup feed for volunteers included Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. Birding & Blues Festival. In Pacific City. Hours, a free series of cultural events that after clean-up. 9:30am – noon. birdingandblues.org take place at the library after regular hours of Will West & The Friendly Strangers. No cov- Black Lake Fishing Derby. Free kids-only er, 7pm at the Sand Trap Pub in Gearhart. THEATER operation. The series continues on Saturday, derby; ages 0-14. Free pancake breakfast Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the April 25 at 6pm, with a gypsy jazz concert by Laura Gibson. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in 7am; fishing starts at 7am. Pre-register Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. Jazz Guitars 4 Peace. Admission is free and Long Beach. online, at Ilwaco City Hall, or at Derby. 7 – light refreshments will be provided. Anna Tivel & Hip Hatchet. No cover, 9:30pm 11am at Black Lake in Ilwaco. Saturday 2 Jazz Guitars 4 Peace (JG4P) is a modern at the Voodoo Room in Astoria. Bark for Life – Relay for Life. Enter your dog gypsy jazz group from Portland, OR com- FOOD & DRINK in it’s own Bark for Life Relay. Don’t have a MUSIC Indalo Wind. $7, 7pm at the Hoffman prised of Tommy Houston and Tim Morgan on Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival. $10 dog, that’s OK, Tillamook Animal Shelter will Center in Manzanita. manouche guitars, and Jim Delaney on upright admission, 4 – 9pm at the Clatsop County have some of their adoptable dogs on hand Fairgrounds near Astoria. oldoregon.com/ for you to “rent” for the Relay. 10am – 2pm Creative Music at the Scorcher. H/O/B (Paul bass. Upbeat swing, Latin, and jazz music in- news/2014/astoria-warrenton-crab-sea- at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Hoskin, Mark Ostrowski, Angelina Baldoz). fluenced by the gypsy guitar master Django Reinhardt is featured. JG4P inspires peace and harmony food-and-wine-festival Devil’s Lake Dash. Jet ski races for all ages ALTO! Trio with Derek Monypeny. Existence through the fire and magic of music. and skill levels. At Regatta Park in Lincoln Habitat (Gregg Skloff and Roger Hayes). ALSO at The Library: Chayag Andean Folk Music and Dance on Saturday, April 18 from 2-4pm. The OUTSIDE City. oregoncoast.org/devils-lake-dash Donations encouraged, 8pm at the Blue Devil’s Lake Dash. Jet ski races for all ages Scorcher in Astoria. program includes a dance workshop and presentation followed by Caminos del Ande (Andean Trails), and skill levels. At Regatta Park in Lincoln Sunday 26 a performance of Andean folk music and dance. During the workshop portion of Saturday’s program, City. oregoncoast.org/devils-lake-dash Franco & The Stingers. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. Chayag combines a lecture that focuses on the ethnic diversity of Peruvian culture with a panoramic MUSIC illustration of the different musical and dance styles. Participants then will focus on a traditional dance Jenny Don’t & The Spurs. 9pm at the Adrift Saturday 25 Dedric Clark & The Social Animals. 8pm at from Cuzco, Peru, called Valicha. Warm up exercises will place the body into the specific postures the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Hotel in Long Beach. MUSIC required and accustom the ear to the beat. Steps will be learned individually to later be adapted to The Junebugs. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Troll Radio Revue. Americana. $2 for adults, Moore Bush Project. 8:30pm at Snug couple and group combinations. Improvisation is encouraged. Dance alone, dance with a partner, Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. Dune Pub in Manzanita. free for children. 11am – noon at Fort dance with joy, and dance for fun! Admission is free and all ages are welcome. George in Astoria. Bart Budwig/Matthew Zeltzer. Country/ Hey Lover. No cover, 9:30pm at the Voodoo Room in Astoria. North Coast Big Band. Jazz and the Ameri- Americana. No cover. 9pm at Fort George Sean Davies is “Joseph” can Songbook concert. $10, 2pm at the Brewery & Public House in Astoria. ART PAC in Astoria. FOOD & DRINK Spring Unveiling Arts Festival. At various in North Coast Chorale’s Presents “Joseph and the Jazz Guitars 4 Peace. Gypsy Jazz. Free, 6pm Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival. $10 admis- locations in Cannon Beach. cbgallerygroup. Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Astoria Public Library. sion, 11am – 4pm at the Clatsop County com/wp-content/uploads/2015-Spring- With its family- friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music, the North Coast Chorale’s upcoming Unveiling-Schedule-4.pdf Big Band Dance. With the Lincoln Pops Fairgrounds near Astoria. oldoregon.com/ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the CCC Performing Arts Center is sure to be Orchestra. 7pm at the Lincoln City Cultural news/2014/astoria-warrenton-crab-sea- Trash Art Show. Free, 10am – 4pm in the a crowd pleaser, on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 pm. Under the direction of Chorale Center. 541-994-9994 food-and-wine-festival Gallery at NCRD in Nehalem. Director Dr. Denise Reed, the cast is a mix of chorale and community members. Tickets are $15, with children 12 and Doug Smith with Judy Smith. $12, 7pm at OUTSIDE Resident’s Show & Tell. 1pm at the Sitka under free accompanied by an adult. the Peninsula Arts Center in Long Beach. Devil’s Lake Dash. Jet ski races for all ages Center for Art & Ecology north of Lincoln The role of Joseph will be played by Astorian Sean Davies. A stage veteran, Davies made his first appearance in and skill levels. At Regatta Park in Lincoln City. the footlights at the PAC at the tender age of four. He’s since performed at the now defunct River Theater in Astoria, Tribute to Hank Williams. Tickets are $10 City. oregoncoast.org/devils-lake-dash which includes a Jambalaya dinner starting FOOD & DRINK Cannon Beach’s Coaster Theater and played the lead in “Joseph” his senior year at Astoria High School. As a at 6pm and music beginning at 7pm. At the Wine Tasting. Andrew Rich. 1 – 4pm at the member of the Portland Boys Choir (PBC) for three years, this accomplished young performer has appeared regularly Bay City Arts Center. Tuesday 28 Cellar on 10th in Astoria. at various Portland venues, touring with the PBC to Utah. Having graduated from high school in 2011, Davies is cur- American Keys & Spanish Strings. $15 MUSIC Winemaker’s Dinner. Andrew Rich. 6pm at rently pursuing a degree in theater $20, 7:30 at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Emily Asher’s Garden Party. Jazz. $14, 7pm the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. 503-325- “Joseph” is a must-see as the very first musical that was performed publicly (in 1968) coming out of the legendary Beach. at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 6600. partnership of lyricist Tim Rice and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 22 WORD ON Author Bonnie Henderson Thursday 7 The Next Tsunami: Living on a Restless Coast Fish Taco Cook-off. Free, 11am – 2pm at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City. MUSIC CB History Center • April 19 Benefit Dinner & Auction. $50, 6pm at the Ray Ottoboni. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Lincoln City Cultural Center. 541-994-9994 Long Beach. ART Oregon author Bonnie Henderson HAPPENING pres- Opening Reception. Uku-Aotearoa-The ents her latest book at the Cannon Beach History Loyalty Day Events. At various locations on the Long Beach Peninsula. loyaltydayslong- Spirit of Materials Art Exhibition featuring Center & Museum on Thursday, April 19, 2015 at beach.com/ indigenous Maori Clay artworks. 6pm at the 7:00 p.m. Art Center Gallery at CCC in Astoria. Rhododendron Tour. Lecture & Breakfast, The Next Tsunami: Living on a Restless Coast is $15. Tour $10. On the Long Beach Penin- HAPPENING the gripping story of the geological discoveries and sula. watermusicfestival.com First Thursday Trivia. Teams of 1-5 compete the scientists who uncovered them - that signal the Game Day at the Library. Relax and have for universal admiration and fantastic prizes. imminence of a catastrophic tsunami on the North- fun with family and friends at the library’s Sign up ahead of time or just show up! Free, west Coast. free monthly Game Day. Choose from a wide 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Astoria Public Library. Henderson will talk about the fateful tsunami variety of board games, card games, and LECTURE that occurred on a March evening in 1964. She LEGO® bricks for all ages. 2 – 4pm at the Science on Tap. TBA. 7pm in the Lovell will share the stories from locals like a ten-year-old Astoria Public Library. Showroom at Fort George in Astoria. Tom Horning who awoke near midnight to find his Daylight’s Dance Explosion with DJ Gray yard transformed. A tsunami triggered by Alaska’s Matter. Slip into your most kissable costume Friday 8 and join us for Drag performances, daring momentous Good Friday earthquake had wreaked debuts, saucy dance beats. $5, 21+. MUSIC havoc in his Seaside, Oregon neighborhood. It was, 9:30pm at the AAMC in Astoria. Love Gigantic. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. as far as anyone knew, the Pacific Northwest coast’s Birding & Blues Festival. In Pacific City. first-ever tsunami. birdingandblues.org ART More than twenty years passed before geologists Uku-Aotearoa: The Spirit of Materials Slide THEATER Show & Lecture. 6pm at the PAC in Astoria. discovered that it was neither Seaside’s first nor Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the worst tsunami. In fact, massive tsunamis strike the Henderson’s compelling story of how scientists came to un- Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. THEATER Pacific Coast every few hundred years, triggered not by distant derstand the Cascadia Subduction Zone - a fault line capable of Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the temblors but by huge quakes less than one hundred miles off Sunday 3 Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. producing earthquakes even larger than the 2011 Tohoku quake the Northwest Coast. Not until the late 1990s would scientists in Japan - and how ordinary people cope with that knowledge is MUSIC use evidence like tree rings and centuries-old warehouse records Saturday 9 essential reading for anyone interested in the charged intersec- Nancy King & Steve Christofferson. Jazz. from Japan to fix the date, hour, and magnitude of the Pacific tion of science, human nature, and public policy. $20 - $25, 2pm at the Liberty Theater in MUSIC Northwest coast’s last megathrust earthquake: 9 p.m., January Astoria. Join us for a compelling discussion on what will be and how to Left Coast Country. $5 cover, 9pm at the 26, 1700, magnitude 9.0 - one of the largest quakes the world San Dune Pub in Manzanita. be prepared. This presentation is FREE and open to the public. Karkawaska Duo. Chamber music. $25, has known. When the next one strikes - this year or hundreds of 3pm at the Camp Winema Chapel north of “In The Next Tsunami: Living on a Restless Coast, Bonnie HAPPENING years from now - the tsunami it generates is likely to be the most Neskowin. Henderson has given us not only the geological history of our Family Fun Night. Bring friends, family to devastating natural disaster in the history of the United States. Jenny Don’t & The Spurs. 8pm at the Adrift an evening of playing in the gym, blocks for coast, but also the stories of the many men and women who have Bonnie Henderson will share the stories of scientists like mete- Hotel in Long Beach. toddlers and games for all. Community is spent their lives discovering this history. This is a must-read for orologist Alfred Wegener, who formulated his theory of continen- welcome to join in on all the fun! Food will those of us who have chosen the coast to be our home and gives Live Music. No cover. 9pm at Fort George tal drift while gazing at ice floes calving from Greenland glaciers, Brewery & Public House in Astoria. be for sale in case you need a snack. This us knowledge to deal with the uncertainty we face here. And as is a free event. 7:30pm at the Tillamook and geologist Brian Atwater, who paddled his dented aluminum long as Tom Horning lives here, I feel, I too can make it.” —Karen ART Adventist School. canoe up coastal streams looking for layers of peat sandwiched Emmerling, Beach Books, Seaside, Oregon Spring Unveiling Arts Festival. At various Tattoo Festival. $10 per day or $25 per among sand and silt. locations in Cannon Beach. cbgallerygroup. weekend pass. At Chinook Winds in Lincoln com/wp-content/uploads/2015-Spring- City. Unveiling-Schedule-4.pdf College Library Showcases New Art Books MUSIC HAPPENING The Clatsop Community College Library, 1680 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, will Love Gigantic. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Edge - Rider Loyalty Day Events. At various locations on Long Beach. celebrate the addition of new art books to its collection with a public recep- the Long Beach Peninsula. loyaltydayslong- tion, Thursday, April 9, 4pm – 6pm. Light refreshments will be available as you beach.com ART I am the edge - rider, peruse new books and discover new inspiration. Trash Art Show. Free, 10am – 1pm in the Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk. 5 – 9pm Each year the library receives free art books from Art Resources Transfer, a lingerer on sills Gallery at NCRD in Nehalem. downtown Astoria. an organization that distributes “materials on art and cultural issues to public, a dripper on lids Birding & Blues Festival. In Pacific City. FOOD & DRINK school and alternative libraries in rural and inner city areas through the Distri- droplets on birdingandblues.org Wine Tasting. Wines for Spring. 1 – 4pm at bution to Underserved Communities Library program.” THEATER the Cellar on 10th in Astoria You will be able to continue your evening of ‘Art on Campus’ by attending languishing leaves Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 3pm at the HAPPENING the opening reception for the annual juried Art Student Exhibit beginning at in autumn before Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. Lower Columbia Pug Socializing Club. Pugs 6pm in the CCC Art Center Gallery, 1799 Lexington. Student work in graphic that final gust before and their people meet monthly for fun and arts, basic design, drawing, painting, ceramics, photography and printmaking Monday 4 socialization. 11am at Carruthers Park in is included. The evening includes a talk by juror Eleanor H. Erskine. my host, drops Warrenton. MUSIC Please direct media inquiries to: Candice Watkins, 503-338-2460; cwat- to the ground. Tattoo Festival. $10 per day or $25 per Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long weekend pass. At Chinook Winds in Lincoln [email protected] Beach. City. I am the juice GREAT SPEAKER AT PIONEER MUSEUM OUTSIDE THEATER Surf Perch Derby. On the Long Beach Penin- The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum will be hosting local author Deborah that sustains all-- Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the sula. Surfperchderby.com THEATER Lincoln on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM as part of their Great Speaker the oceans, rivers, lakes, and Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. Series. Ms. Lincoln will be discussing her historical fiction novel Agnes Canon’s Tuesday 5 Winter Children’s Theater. $10 for adults, their dependents $6 for kids 12 and under. 2pm at the ASOC War, a story of the Civil War and how it influenced the routine lives of those who pray to keep me away MUSIC Playhouse in Astoria. surrounded by the war. in ignorance Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Murder on the Nile. A whodunit. Drama. $15 Deborah reports that she is … “fascinated by the way events—wars and Beach. - $20, 3pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon cataclysms and upheavals, of course, but the everyday changes that wash I am the edge, the center, Beach. over everyday lives—bring a poignancy to a person’s efforts to survive and the heart - rider Wednesday 6 prosper.” Kathleen Dudley I am rain. MUSIC This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please Seaside, OR Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long call the Museum at 503.842.4553 or visit www.tcpm.org Beach.

23 april15 hipfishmonthly.com Flash Cuts film. Movies & Musings by Les Kanekuni

Child 44 (April 17) Tom Hardy NCFW FOOD FILM FESTIVAL stars as a Soviet security officer in this Cold War-era serial killer thriller. Set in 1952, Hardy plays Leo Demidov, a war hero and dedicated BIG NIGHT State Security agent. As a Commu- nist true believer, Demidov enjoys all the perks of his station – security, for Cooking UP position, material comforts. In Stalin- ist Russia crime does not officially exist, in this workers paradise there is no such thing. But crimes against Community the State are punished with an iron fist. It is Demidov’s job to find those suspected of treason and punish Big NIght them. When Demidov finds himself The Longest Ride (April 10) Scott denounced and demoted, he and his Eastwood and Britt Robertson star in in the latest wife Raisa (Noomi Rapace) must go ont run. When Dinner at screen romance from The Notebook author Nicholas children begin turning up dead with similar markings Sparks. The Longest Ride is another dual romantic on the bodies, Demidov realizes that a serial killer is couple story, except there are two different couples on the loose. Hunted by the authorities, stonewalled FULIO’S – one contemporary and one set in the ‘50s. Official by government functionaries who will not even admit ig Night is an award winning film about a failing support the first year of hands-on classesdesigned to synopsis: Former bull-riding champion Luke (East- the killer exists, his marriage cracking under the BItalian restaurant’s last glorious banquet. It is also the address a wide range of needs and age groups. As part wood) and college student Sophia (Robertson) are in strain, Demidov must find the child murderer before grand finale of North Coast Food Web’s Food of the Big Night celebration, Pete Roscoe, chef/owner love, but conflicting paths and ideals threaten to tear he loses everything. Film Festival, one part of a capital campaign to fund of Fulio’s Pastaria and Tuscan Steakhouse in them apart: Luke hopes to make a comeback on the a teaching kitchen to benefit anyone in the community Astoria will be cooking a special Big Night dinner. When rodeo circuit, and Sophia is about to embark on her who longs to learn to cook, has health-related dietary Big Night first premiered in 1996, Roscoe was inspired dream job in New York’s art world. As the couple challenges, needsan infusion of enthusiasm for the art of to host weekly re-creation’s of thefilm’s elaborate ban- ponder their romantic future, they find inspiration in cooking or is looking to create fabulous meals on a tiny quet meal at his renowned Portland restaurant, Cozze. Ira (Alan Alda), an elderly man whose decades-long budget. In support ofNCFW’s work, Roscoe is hosting a full Big romance with his beloved wife withstood the test of Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 1 and bring Night banquet at Fulio’s with a portion of theproceeds time. a friend to Astoria’s historic Columbian Theater to ticket sales going to the kitchen project. Seating is lim- enjoy this classic food film starring Stanley Tucci, Tony ited and reservationsare required. Tickets are $60 each Shaloub, Isabella Rosselini and the meal you will never and can be reserved by calling Fulio’s at 503-325-9001. forget. Donations at the door and proceeds from special The ultimate ‘Dinner-And-A-Movie’ night out begins movie-themed appetizers will benefit the construction with dinner at Fulio’s at 5pm, a strollthrough downtown of the kitchen at NCFW’s new home at 577 18th St in Astoria’s 2nd Saturday ArtWalk and ends with a 9:30 Astoria. showing of the film at the Columbian Theater, 11th and With the completion of the kitchen this Spring, NCFW Marine Drive, Astoria. A film-specific special cocktail will will launch Cooking Up Community, a series of classes be featured in the Columbian’s VooDoo Room cocktail The Age of Adaline (April 24) Blake Lively aimed at polishing skills, discovering the bounty of fresh lounge prior to the show and themed small bites will stars in this fantasy romance about a woman who for ingredients to be found locally, improving our collective be offered by NCFW’s Accidental Catering team.For decades remains the age of 27. In 1935, Adaline health and igniting a passion for cooking from scratch. more information about North Coast Food Web and the (Lively) is rendered immortal after a car accident and The project was recently awarded a $35,000 Grassroots Cooking Up Community project, visit www.northcoast- lightning strike. For decades she lives a loveless exis- grantfrom Meyer Memorial Trust. The funding will foodweb.org tence, never allowing anyoneclose for fear of reveal- ing her secret, known only by her now-age daughter Spring’s Surprise Horror Hit (Ellen Burstyn). “It’s not the same when you have no Ex Machina (limited April 10) Screenwriter one to grow old with,” Adaline says. But Adaline’s IT FOLLOWS (April 3) Surprise horror hit It Follows may be Alex Garland (28 Days Later) makes his directing passion for love and life is reignited when she meets the ultimate bad date movie. Long on atmosphere and debut with sleek scifier that like the recent Her, philanthropist Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman). Harrison short on gore, reviewers have called it so scary it could be although much chillier, deals with human/android Ford plays a rare romantic part when he unexpect- a generational horror film. Story follows a murderous entity romance and all its implications. Domnhall Gleeson edly turns up as an old (literally) love of Adaline’s. that spreads from person to person through sex like a dis- (cast in the coming Star Wars movie) plays Caleb, a ease. The staple idea equating fear/death with sex has been young computer geek for a global Internet company Avengers: Age of Ultron (May 1) Se- around since the ‘70s but lately has lapsed into parody. It who wins a company lottery for a weeklong stay at quel to the 2012 blockbuster. James Spader plays Follows plays it straight. Pic follows 19-year-old Jay (Maika his computer genius boss Nathan’s (Oscar Isaac) the robot villain Ultron. Official synopsis: With Monroe) who lives in a typical bland pretty suburb (filmed retreat in Alaska. Soon after being dropped at Na- S.H.I.E.L.D. destroyed and the Avengers needing a around Detroit). Jay has a new boyfriend Hugh (Jake Weary), than’s futuristic estate, Caleb realizes he’s expected hiatus from stopping threats, Tony Stark jumpstarts and when they have sex for the first time, Hugh passes a malevolent entity onto her. It can be anonymous, literally to help Nathan test his newest creation, a female a dormant peacekeeping program, Ultron: a self- anyone but also a nightmarish impossible-to-miss apparition. android named Ava (Alicia Vikander). The jocular aware, self-teaching, artificial intelligence. However, But the rules become clear: It will kill you and then the person who passed it on to you. After the Nathan pushes Caleb into administering a test on his plan backfires when Ultron decides that humans initial attack on Jay, Hugh disappears. The police are no help and her friends are skeptical about her Ava to determine if she is human or a machine. are the main enemy and sets out to eradicate them explanation as only she can see the entity in whatever form it takes. Eventually, though, they feel the But Ava “tests” Caleb by flirting with him, trying to from Earth, leaving it up to Iron Man, Captain physical force of the entity and join forces to help Jay and fight back against the murderous force. convert him to her side in a robot revolution against America, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, Director David Robert Mitchell, who grew up in a Detroit suburb, said the idea for the film “came her creator. Eventually it becomes a fight for survival along with support from Nick Fury and Maria Hill, to from a nightmare I had as a kid – this basic idea of being followed by something that can look like with Caleb caught between Ava and the dominating stop him. Along the way the Avengers encounter the different people and only I could see it. It was very slow and always coming for me.” Unlike horror Nathan, neither of whose motives are 100% clear. powerful twins Pietro and Wanda Maximoff, as well movies that revel in boatloads of blood and gore, Mitchell says the fear in his movie is really the as the familiar Vision. “anxiety of waiting.” Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 24 The Pedaling Adventures of Madame Velo (a.k.a. The Bike Madame)

Bike Madame FREE WILL ASTROLOGY© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny April By Margaret Hammitt-McDonald ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you have an entourage or posse LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There’s a meme rolling around Tumblr ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the old Superman comics, Mister and Facebook that goes like this: “Everyone wants a magical Mxyztplk was a fiendish imp whose home was in the fifth dimen- solution for their problems, but they refuse to believe in magic.” sion. He sometimes sneaked over into our world to bedevil the Judging from the astrological omens, I think this Internet folk Man of Steel with pranks. There was one sure way he could wisdom applies to your current situation. As I see it, you have two be instantly banished back to his own realm for a long time: If choices. If you intend to keep fantasizing about finding a magical Happiness . . . is a first bike! Superman fooled him into saying his own name backwards. You solution, you will have to work harder to believe in magic. But if might think it would be hard to trick a magic rascal into saying you can’t finagle your brain into actually believing in magic, you hat could be more entertaining The bike or trike needs to be fitted “Klptzyxm” when he knew very well what the consequences should stop fantasizing about a magical solution. Which will it Wthan watching a child enjoying his properly to the child’s frame…a process would be, but Superman usually succeeded. I’d like to suggest be? or her first human-powered, wheeled you’ll have to repeat as he/she grows. that you have a similar power to get rid of a bugaboo that has conveyance, whether it’s the classic Some bike-fit faux pas I’ve spotted SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I have taken a passage from a letter been bothering you, Aries. Don’t underestimate your ability to tricycle, the plastic-wheeled mini-behe- include seats that are too low (the outsmart the pest. that Henry Miller wrote to Anais Nin, and I have chopped it up and rearranged it and added to it so as to create an oracle that’s moths that announce his/her approach child’s knees should never straighten TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1637, mathematician Pierre de perfect for you right now. Ready? “This is the wild dream: you from a block away, a pint-sized bicycle completely, but they also should not Fermat declared that he had solved the “Last Theorem,” a par- with your chameleon’s soul being anchored always in no matter with training wheels, or one of those have their knees around their ears while ticularly knotty mathematical problem. Unfortunately, he never what storm, sensing you are at home wherever you are. You “pre-bikes” that the rider straddles and seated) and handlebar sizes that make actually provided the proof that he had done so. The mystery asserting yourself, getting the rich varied life you desire; and runs with rather than pedaling? the child reach too far. (You can some- remained. Other math experts toiled for centuries looking for the more you assert yourself, the more you love going deeper, My daughter times adjust the the answer. It wasn’t until 1994, more than 350 years later, that thicker, fuller. Resurrection after resurrection: that’s your gift, Luthien adores angle, but this anyone succeeded. I think you are on the verge of discovering a your promise. The insatiable delight of constant change.” her toddler-sized poor fit might possible solution to one of your own long-running riddles, Taurus. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One of your important assign- cruiser, with its also mean the It may take a few more weeks, but you’re almost there. Can you ments in the coming weeks is to get high without the use of purple frame and whole bike is too sense that twinkle in your third eye? Keep the faith. drugs and alcohol. Let me elaborate. In my oracular opinion, training wheels. big.) Your best GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your upcoming efforts might not be you simply must escape the numbing trance of the daily rhythm. Her legs aren’t bet is to work flawless in all respects, but I suspect you will triumph anyway. Experiencing altered states of awareness will provide you with long enough to with a bike shop. You may not even be completely sure of what you want, but I bet crucial benefits. At the same time, you can’t afford to risk hurting pedal yet, so Even if your child yourself, and it’s essential to avoid stupidly excessive behavior you’ll get a reward you didn’t know you were looking for. Cagey she alternates received the bike innocence and high expectations will be your secret weapons. that has negative repercussions. So what do you think? Do you between being as a hand-me- Dumb luck and crazy coincidences will be your X-factors. Here’s have any methods to get sozzled and squiffed or jiggled and one of your main tasks: As the unreasonable blessings flow in jingled that will also keep you sane and healthy? rolled around down rather your direction, don’t disrupt or obstruct the flow. on it while she than a purchase CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Singer Gloria Gaynor recorded steers and dis- from that shop, CANCER (June 21-July 22): As soon as a baby loggerhead turtle the song “I Will Survive” in 1978. It sold over two million copies mounting so she a professional and ultimately became an iconic disco anthem. And yet it was leaves its nest on a Florida beach, it heads for the ocean. It’s can pull it around bike mechanic only two inches long. Although it can swim just one mile every originally the B-side of “Substitute,” the song that Gaynor’s by the headset. has the experi- two hours, it begins an 8,000-mile journey that takes ten years. record company released as her main offering. Luckily, radio DJs It travels east to Africa, then turns around and circles back to ignored “Substitute” and played the hell out of “I Will Survive,” So enthusiastic ence to check, where it originated. Along the way it grows big and strong as making it a global hit. I foresee the possibility of a similar devel- is she about her and fix, the bike’s it eats a wide variety of food, from corals to sea cucumbers to opment for you, Capricorn. What you currently consider to be first ride that one ergonomics. squid. Succeeding at such an epic journey requires a stellar secondary should perhaps be primary. A gift or creation or skill morning, while As with sense of direction and a prodigious will to thrive. I nominate the you think is less important could turn out to be pre-eminent. we were getting learning how to loggerhead turtle to be your power animal for the coming weeks, AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’m tempted to furrow my brow and ready to ride to work with her, she asked drive a car, learning how to ride a bike Cancerian. raise my voice as I tell you to please please please go out and do to “ride my very own bicycle” instead of happens best in a low-traffic area with LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1961, 19-year-old Bob Dylan began do- the dicey task you’ve been postponing. But that would just be a getting into her trailer. I’m not sure she as smooth and flat a surface as pos- ing solo performances of folk songs at New York clubs. To accom- way to vent my frustration, and probably not helpful or construc- understood that riding twelve miles on sible, few to no obstacles, and no need pany his vocals, he played an acoustic guitar and harmonica. By tive for you. So here’s my wiser advice: To prepare for that dicey a toddler bike would take all day, since for tight turns. A parking lot that’s not 1963, his career had skyrocketed. Critics called him a creative task, lock yourself in your sanctuary until you figure out what you her description of its purpose is to “go being used at the time (for example, a genius. Pop stars were recording the songs he wrote, making him first need to change about yourself before you can accomplish down steep hills very fast.” church parking lot on a weekday) is an rich. But he still kept his instrumentation simple, relying entirely the dicey task. I think that once you make the inner shift, doing Whatever style of bike, trike, or ideal location. As the child gains more the deed will be pretty easy. on his acoustic guitar and harmonica. That changed in 1965, proto-bike you choose for introducing confidence, you can use the painted when he made the leap to rock and roll. For the first time, his PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling,” the child(ren) in your life to freewheeling parking-space lines as objects to steer music featured a full drum set and electric guitar, bass, and key- the young hero suffers from a peculiar case of mistaken identity. fun, it’s never too early to include the around and lanes to try to stay inside. boards. Some of his fans were offended. How dare he renounce He believes that he is a duck. All of his problems stem from this helmet. It needs to protect the child’s When it comes time to take off the train- his folk roots? I wonder if it might be time for you to consider a erroneous idea. By duck standards, he is a homely mess. He comparable transition, Leo. Are you willing to risk disorienting or forehead. (I often see children wearing ing wheels, your practice area should gets taunted and abused by other animals, goes into exile, and helmets far back on their heads, a rare offer a long enough “runway” for you to disturbing those who would prefer you to stay as you are? endures terrible loneliness. In the end, though, his anguish dis- area to strike against the ground when jog alongside, let go at the appropriate VIRGO solves when he finally realizes that he is in fact a swan. United (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Whoever travels without a guide falling off a bike.) Little ones frequently time, and follow the child on a relatively needs 200 years for a two-day journey.” That’s an old Sufi saying with his true nature, he no longer compares himself to an inap- balk at the prospect of donning the straight course until he/she gains confi- sometimes attributed to the poet Rumi. I don’t think it’s accurate propriate ideal. Fellow swans welcome him into their community, in all cases. Sometimes we are drawn to wander into frontiers and he flies away with them. Is there anything in this story that dreaded helm, and if you pinch their dence on his/her own two wheels. that few people have visited and none have mastered. There are resonates with you, Pisces? I’m guessing there is. It’s high time skin while securing the clasp on the To foster a lifelong habit of regular no guides! On other occasions, we can’t get the fullness of our to free yourself from false notions about who you really are. chin strap, they will remember the of- exercise, as well as to enjoy pleasant, fense forever. To avoid pinching, you easily planned outings, ride along with learning experience unless we are free to stumble and bumble [Editor: Here’s the homework:] all by ourselves. A knowledgeable helper would only interfere can teach them to tilt their heads back the child once he/she is capable of a with that odd magic. But right now, Virgo, I believe the Sufi saying Homework: If you could be any other sign besides the one you to keep chin skin clear of the buckle. sustained jaunt. Soon enough, he/she holds true for you. Where you’re headed, you would benefit from actually are, what would it be, and why? Testify at FreeWillAstrol- That works for Luthien; afterward, she will be ready to conquer the neighbor- an advisor, teacher, or role model. ogy.com. declares, “Yes, no pinching!” hood from the saddle!

25 april15 hipfishmonthly.com network. Community Listings WORKSHOPS/CLASSES campus. Cost is $40 for registration and $20 to Charlene Gernet; Friday, Very Gentle Yoga, vate response to the reading and meditation. instructor at class for book 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook. Neither experience with meditation nor paint- Welcome to the World of Weaving: Learn to ing is necessary. All supplies will be furnished. QIGONG. Free. Easy relaxing exercise & Weave. May 2 – 3. Presented by the Clatsop $20/ 4-week session. 9:30am – 12:30pm at the meditation qigong class.Helps arthritis & fibro- Weavers and Spinners Guild and the Astoria BODY WORK•YOGA•FITNESS Center for Contemplative Arts in Manzanita. myalgia, reduces stress, Helps balance. Tues & Fiber Arts Academy. $25 includes registration Register at 541-231-0136 YOGA NAMASTE. Level 1&2 90 minutes Yoga Thurs, 9am to 10am, Astoria Methodist Church, and materials. Registration closes April 1. classes. Monday 8a.m., Wednesday 6:30p.m., 1076 Franklin Ave.Enter 11th St door Call Linda A SILENT MEDITATION • with Lola Sacks. 9am – 4pm at the Astoria Fiber Arts Academy. Friday 6:30a.m. and 8:30a.m. $16 walk-in. Com- Williamson. 503.861.2063. St. Catherine’s Center for the Contemplative Contact 503-325-9285 or 360-485-2497 for munity yoga Wednesday 5:15p.m. $12 walk-in. Arts, Manzanita: Monday Nights 5 - 5:45 Call more information. T’AI CHI. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, 342 10th street, Astoria. Check website for 368-6227 for more info. Manzanita: Wednesday Mornings 10-11:30. FIBER ARTS. NCRD is hosting the North Coast weekend workshops. www.yoganam.com. 530 $30/month. Call 368-6227 for more info. LECTIO DIVINA • Meditation with Holy Scrip- Fiber Arts Group on Mondays from 1-3 pm 440 9761. ture. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, in the Riverbend Room. If you do handwork AMERICAN KENPO KARATE. Adult Private Les- LOTUS YOGA ASTORIA. Classes with Certified, Manzanita: Tuesday Mornings 10-11:30. Call of any kind...knitting, crocheting, weaving, sons, Ocean Park WA.Teaching the Ed Parker 368-6227 for more info. macramé, needlepoint, etc. You are welcome Experienced Teachers: Monday - Gentle System.For FREE INTRODUCTORY LESSON. to come and join like-minded folk. Bring your 9:00am, Level 1 5:30am, Tuesday - Level 2 6am, Contact Black Belt / Instructor Jon Belcher LABYRINTH WALK • Grace Episcopal knitting problems on the 3rd Monday of the Wednesday - Gentle 9am, Restorative 6:30pm, at:Phone: 360-665-0860E-mail: jbgroove2@ Church, 1545 Franklin St, Astoria, 3-6. month and get help from knitting instructor Thursday - Level 2&3 6pm, Friday - Thera- crescomm.net. Every 1st Sunday. Lou Stine.The group will be working on peutic 9am. Meditation - Wednesday 6pm, The RiversZen Yoga and Ki-Hara Studio at 399 31st Street New Classes coming soon!Monthly Prices: ZUMBA. Low Impact Fitness for many ages. charity projects in the future such as Warm Up Astoria on the Riverwalk, is sponsoring a Life Renovations Work- America or Carewear. email Jane for further Unlimited Classes - $90, 4-8 Classes - $10 each, Licensed instruction. Tolovana Community VOLUNTEER Drop Ins - $13 each. New Students get a $10 Hall 3779 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, Call Joy: shop with Carrie Collins on Sunday April 12 from 2 to 5pm. information. [email protected] Clatsop Care Center is looking for discount on first month. 503.738.6560 Learn how to discover your purpose and create a happy and The Hoffman Center Clay Studio. Manzanita. volunteers to assist in our Quality of Life ZUMBA. Come join the Zumba party at North Drop by studio to reserve or e-mail hoffman- RiversZen Yoga and Ki-Hara Resistance Department. Your presence could make a healthy life with Carrie Collins at Rivers Zen Yoga. Life Reno- County Recreation District in Nehalem, Or- [email protected]. The Clay Studio open Stretching Studio. Located at 399 31st Str. difference in their lives. Volunteer roles can vations workshop includes Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching, a egon. Winter class runs through March.Attire: Tues and Thurs from 10am to 4pm and the sec- Astoria. 503-440-3554. Over 30 classes, for be customized to fit your schedule & prefer- Loose gym clothing, non-gripping sneakers, a revolutionary technique that utilizes a person’s own resistance in ond and fourth Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Strength, Stamina or Yoga Flow,Levels 1, 2 & 3 ences in terms of type of activity and time offered from early morning to evening, 7 days water bottle & lots of energy! Rosa Erlebach – commitment. Volunteer roles include visiting & the strengthening and elongating of muscles, along with Medita- instructor. Ncrd. 36155 9th Street Nehalem, Or DOES FOOD RUN YOUR LIFE? Come to a week. 1/2price for new students first month building friendships with individuals, reading tion and Guided Journaling to help you write the blueprint for a 97131(503) 368-4595 [email protected] Overeaters Anonymous every Wednesday and locals residents first day free.Free parking aloud to residents, playing music , singing vibrant future. from 7-8pm in the Seaside Public Library, with residents, assisting on outings, conduct- and a handicapped ramp is available. http:// Carrie will be offering this exclusive seminar on Sunday April Board Room B. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. riverszen.com orFacebook.com/RiversZen. ing a movie night activity, assisting in craft Everyone welcome! (if you have questions call SPIRITUALITY activities, games, cooking activities & other ac- 12 from 2-5 pm. The cost is only $45 and includes a signed 503-505-1721). YOGA • NCRD. Celebrating 20 years of com- CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER MARY. Come tivities. Volunteers will need to pass a criminal copy of her book, “Life Renovations: How to Feel Alive” ($19.95 munity yoga, and offering ongoing year-round background check & a TB screening test. For French Conversation Group Re-Start. The and experience the Love and Wisdom of claases as follows: Monday, Yoga of the more information, call Brandy at 325-0313 Ext. value). Participants should dress in comfortable clothes for group is devoted to speaking French only. Mother Mary through her channel Barbara Heart, 8:15 - 9:45 am, instructors: Lorraine 220 or Rosetta at ext. 222”. stretching. Register online at RiversZen.com or call 503-440- It is NOT a class, so please do not show up Beach. Every Second Sunday, 10:30 to 12:30ish. Ortiz and Lucy Brook (no drop ins); Monday, expecting to learn French from scratch. Once In Seaside, Oregon. Call or email for directions: CLATSOP COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY is 3554. And learn more about how her experiences as a music Vinyasa, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, instructor Charlene you step through the door of the Riverbend 503-717-4302 [email protected]. embarking on county-wide cemeteryiden- teacher, performer and body-worker combined to form her Gernert; Tuesday, Mixed Levels, 4:00 - 5:30 Room, it is French only. It will be on Satur- Suggested donation $15.00. Bring finger food tification and cataloging project. Cemeter- pm, instructor Monica Isbell; Wednesday, ultimate philosophy as written in Life Renovations. days, from 1-3pm at NCRD in the Riverbend if you feel so inclined. The gathering will in- ies are among the mostvaluable of historic Yoga Stretch, 8:00 - 9:30 am, instructor Room. There is a nominal charge of $1/ clude a healing circle, channeled conversation resources. They are reminders of our settle- to jam with any one who wants to sit in. Peter person/time. For more information email Jane Lucy Brook; Wednesday, Restorative Yoga, with Mother Mary, snacks and sharing. mentpatterns and can reveal information 2:00 - 3:30 pm, instructor Charlene Gernert; about our historic events, ethnicity,religion, Unander on keys and/or bass, Tom Peake on or call her 503-368-3901 or, call Paul Miller Art & Mindfulness. With Amy Selena Reynolds. the directions to get there, you may call Steve Thursday,Yoga of the Heart, 8:15 - 9:45 am, lifestyles and genealogy. The society is seek- drums and Richard Thomasian on guitar and/ at 503-368-5715. Once a month , 2nd Saturdays. First session, Jordan at 503-325-1807 instructors: Lorraine Ortiz and Lucy Brook (no ing volunteers tojoin members in identifying or bass.. Jazz, Blues, Funk, Country, Reggae, Saturday, April 11, 1-4 pm. Deepen your Toddler Arts Group. Every Wednesday 10 to drop ins); Thursday, Level I, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, and visiting cemeteries to catalog theinforma- Rock, Folk, etc. All players welcome. THE ASTORIA CHESS CLUB. meets Saturday connection with your heart, mind, and spirit, 11am –Get your toddler started in the arts! instructor Monica Isbell; Friday, Very Gentle tion for future generations. The society would mornings at 11:30 AM at Three Cups Coffee play with creativity, find out where are and Activities are geared towards ages 1–3, but Yoga, 8:00 - 9:30 am, instructor Lucy Brook; also be grateful forany information from the House and Thursday evenings at 5:30 PM at meditation begin. age birth–5 are welcome. All children must Saturday, Mixed Levels, 8:00 - 9:30 am, public regarding old cemeteries and burial MEETINGS AND MEET-UPS! the Hotel Elliott’s wine bar. Players of all ages be accompanied by a caregiver. Bay City Arts instructor Lorraine Ortiz. All classes meet at No previous art or meditation experience is sitesthat may not be commonly known. If you and skill levels are welcome to attend. For VETERANS FOR PEACE. Meeting on Thursday, Center, Bay City. NCRD, 36155 9th Street in Nehalem, Room necessary. Bring a journal and your favorite are interested, contact thesociety at www. more information, contact us at astoriachess- April 9. NCRD, 36155 Ninth Street, Nehalem. 5. For more information call 503-368-7160. pen. All other supplies will be provided. Class [email protected] or call [email protected] or visit our Facebook page.” Please feel free to join us! You don’t need to fee:$30 (Note: No one will be turned away 503-325-1963 or 503-298-8917. TILLAMOOK PILOTS ASSOCIATION. A non- Occupational Certificate YOGA • MANZANITA. Silver Services Yoga for lack of funds. Please contact Amy if you be a veteran to participate -- men and women, VOLUNTEER AT THE CANNERY MUSEUM. The profit organization, meets the firstSaturday with Holly Smith. Meeting each Thursday have a financial hardship but want to take veteran and non-veteran, all are welcome Classes at CCC Hanthorn Cannery Museum on Pier 39 in each month at the Airbase Cafe (Tillamook from 10 to 11:30am beginning March 14, a class.) Call Amy at 503-421-7412 or email to attend. The gathering is in the NCRD Astoria is housed in the oldest cannery build- Air Museum) at 9am for their regular business FLAGGER TRAINING. This class prepares those 2013. Cost: $40 for five classes. (Sorry, no [email protected] Riverbend Room at 6:30 for a social half-hour ing on the Columbia, and preserves the history meeting and to promote general aviation. employed or employable as flaggers to train or drop-ins) To Register: Call Holly at 503-368- (refreshments provided) and at 7:00 for a short Next meeting is August 2nd and breakfast is GREAT VOW ZEN MONASTERY.The Insight of of the cannery workers and the canneries retrain for certification in Oregon, Washington, 4883. There is a richness which comes from meeting. Offering support for Tillamook Coun- available. If you are interested in learning to Not-One, Not-Two – A Retreat in the Tradi- that made the city famous. The museum is Idaho and Montana. Alerts participants to lessons learned in the later stages of life. fly, or are simply interested in general avia- open year-round at no charge and attracts ty veterans and planning for the Peace Fest are dangers and pitfalls inherent in the work place, Silver Services Yoga provides instruction in tion of Thich Nhat Hanh. Thursday, May 7 to tion why not come to themeeting and meet thousands of visitors from all over the NW and the main topics. We will also solidify plans for provides them with the information they need simple yoga postures with props, breath and Sunday, May 10. During this retreat, through similar-minded folks? The TPA owns a Cessna beyond. The Hanthorn Foundation (a 501(c) the April 22 memorial for Robert Wood, a local to be safe and prepare a safe environment for energy work, meditation and relaxation. the continuous practice of mindfulness 172 available for members to rent for instruc- 3) needs volunteer staff to welcome people to veteran who was a World War Two prisoner of coworkers, drivers and pedestrians. Students in each activity, create a stable ground of tion or for general use for licensed pilots who must register and pay at least two days before presence and acceptance to get deeply in this unique site and share a little local history. war. [email protected] are members of TPA. Check out tillamookpi- class. Taught by Dee Bolden, class is held on touch with ourselves, our loved ones, and the No experience needed, no age limits, and you ENCORE. Join us for the ENCORE Lunch lots.org for more information. Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 am -4:30 pm at LINE DANCING. NCRD is hosting Line Dancing Earth. Silent Retreat. Retreat registration is definitely do not have to stand! Nor will you the CCC Astoria campus. Cost is $80. with Teresa on Saturday mornings from 10am $200 with scholarships available. The retreat at the end of the day, smell like a fish. To learn Bunch on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 12:30 PM MEN’S GROUP FORMING. Forming a new more to noon. Come on out an do Bootin’ Scootin’ registration only covers the cost of holding the more, please call Peter Marsh: 503-470-0356 or at the Portlight Café at Camp Rilea (on your inclusive Men’s Group in North County. EVEry CPR FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. The Ameri- Boogie and MANY more. Fun for all ages. retreat at the monastery. The Teacher, Michael [email protected] left next to the PX after you enter the base), other week on Sunday nights 5:30-7:30pm, at can Heart Association Basic Life Support for $1.00 admission fee. North Coast Rec District Ciborski, is paid through your donations at the Warrenton. Questions about Lunch Bunch? the Center For Contemplative Arts in Manza- Health Care Providers is designed to provide Weekly Habitat Restoration/Stewardship Work in Nehalem. retreat. .www.zendust.org/event/thich-nhat- Call Reta Leithner 503-717-2297. ENCORE is a nita. It would benefit all to experience a more health professionals training to recognize Parties. 10 am - noon. Meet at Alder Creek hahn-2015 membership organization for people age 50 diverse circle of men - all ages - all walks of life several life-threatening emergencies, provide YOGA • Bay City Arts Center. Classed with Farm, at the end of Underhill Lane between - all points of view - let’s expand the possibili- and older who are interested in life-long learn- CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, Michelle Lawhorn - Mon & Thurs 6pm. $5 Nehalem and Manzanita. Dress for the weather ties. Bring yourself, be yourself, add yourself ing opportunities. ENCORE is sponsored by timely and effective manner. Students must per class. and prepare to get outside with great people to the mix, see what happens. Contact: Darel register and pay at least two days before class. COLUMBIA RIVER MEDITATION GROUP. Spon- on beautiful properties doing a variety of habi- Clatsop Community College, and offers classes Grothaus 206-818-4833. Taught by Stacy McCoy on Tuesday, April 14, YOGA • Manzanita. The Center for the Con- sored by Great Vow Monastery. Meets ever tat restoration activities. For more information in a variety of subjects, social events, and occa- from 8:00 am -12:00 pm at the CCC Astoria templative Arts, Manzanita: Tuesday evenings Wednesday in the FLag Room of the Public contact Lower Nehalem Community Trust, sional educational trips. For more information, BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUPPORT. La campus. Cost is $40 for registration and $20 to 5 - 5:45pm. $35 for 5 classes. Call 368-6227 for LIbrary. Time: 5:45 - 6:55. MOVING to Clatsop 503-368-3203, [email protected]. please refer to our website: www.encorelearn. Leche League’s monthly support group meet- ings provide an opportunity for both new and instructor at class for book. more info. Community College on Tuesdays @ 6-7:30pm, org or contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling, Clatsop experienced mothers to share their questions starting Sept 30. Regtration is required at CCC. Community College Community Education CPR/FIRST AID. Participants will develop the Yoga in Gearhart. Gearhart Workout. For or concerns, and to talk with each other about Class# is F.T085054, Rm 209 Towler Hall. All OPEN MICS Coordinator, 503-338-2408, or toll free at skills necessary to overcome any reluctance to more information log on to www.gearhart- are welcome to practice - quiet setting and the special joys and challenges of parenting. 1-855-252-8767. act in emergency situations and care for life workout.com 3470 Hwy. 101 N. Suite 104 slow walking meditation. Local contact: Ron LAST TUESDAY poetry open mic. Port of Call, We especially encourage expectant and new threatening emergencies such as respiratory mothers to join us. Healthy babies and tod- in Gearhart Maxted - 503.338.9153. email: ronmaxted@ 9th & Commercial, Astoria, 7 to 9pm, Jan 27. The Lower Columbia Classics Car Club. or cardiac problems, sudden illness or injury. Sign up onsite for a short time slot to read your dlers are always welcome at La Leche League wwestsky.net Invitation to all who are interested in Collector Instruction on using an AED is included. Stu- YOGA • Nehalem. Ongoing yoga classes at own poems or a poem you like. Host: poet meetings. second Tuesdays, from 6:30 - 8 pm Cars to attend one of our monthly meetings. dents will receive the American Heart Associa- NCRD are as follows: Monday, Level II, 5:15- Meditiation/Painting for Women. Ric Vrana. at Grace Episcopal Church, nursery room, 1545 tion First Aid/CPR/AED two-year card. Students 6:45 pm, Nicole Hamic; Wednesday, Morning Fridays, February 27 – March 20. With Linda The meetings are held at Steve Jordan’s Shop Franklin Ave, Astoria. Meet 2nd Monday of the must register and pay at least two days before Yoga Stretch, 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook; Thursday, Wiebenson. These classes are a series of four WEEKLY JAM SESSION happens every Wed Building, located at 35232 Helligso Lane in month at 10am- Astoria .FOR FURTHER INFO, class. Taught by Stacy McCoy on Tuesday, Yoga for Parents & Kids, 3:45-4:45 pm, Charlene quiet mornings of meditation, reflection and eve. from 7 to 10 at the “Port of Call” in Astoria rural Astoria - meet on the 3rd Thursday of PLEASE CONTACT JANET WEIDMAN @ 503- April 14, from 1:00 -1:00 pm at the CCC Astoria Gernert; Thursday, Level I, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, silent painting. The paintings will be your pri- (used to be the Shipyard). A 3 piece host band each month. If you are interested and need 325-1306 or Megan Oien: 503-440-4942. Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 26 calculated guess. Geologists written and we blindly change have studied the rocks and our view if it crosses our reli- land formations speculating on gious beliefs, political views or when the tectonic plates shifted cultural practice. Allowing our last and when we are due for minds to open and be willing the next big earthquake. The to look at history from a new history of the planet has been point of view can give us all the left to historians and scientists freedom we desire. There are to shape the unknown. Many many events on earth that have of these people view what has Messages not been recorded accurately happened through their own or have been kept secret, if we lens of belief systems. For Sonja Grace stop investigating what is the example the first recorded his- truth; we run the risk of continu- mystic healer tory of the Khafre Pyramid was ing the illusion and being the by Egyptian historian Manetho victims of our own creation. who recorded Khafre ruled History 66 years. That is all he said. Obviously he was careful and For over thirty years, author e create a lifetime of history had been recorded as it unfortunately he left us without and Mystic Healer, Sonja Grace Wchoices that clearly steers really happened? Are we still enough information. But 2000 has been offering her inter- us down a road that defines making split decisions weighing years later Greek historians national clientele, immediate our life. What determines our what is right or wrong based Diodorus and Herodotus stability, clarity, and guidance. decisions? Is it how we feel on a knowledge that could be reported that Khafre was cruel Sonja is an energy surgeon at the time, or how we think it changed if we knew the truth? and did many things that were who works with the physical, might end up after all is said Looking at a different history not approved of by his people. emotional, mental and spiritual and done? History is a great can cause the mind to swoon How did he rule? Was he so bodies. She helps clients pro- tool we can learn from. Our and eyes to lose focus. We downtrodden by his father he cess emotional wounds, clear own history often reveals a fam- might feel ungrounded and became a tyrant? What was karma and gain inner peace. ily pattern or trait that has been a bit sick to our stomachs for going on politically and cultur- Her new documentary ‘Spirit passed down through genera- the very foundation of what we ally that had these historians Traveler’ is being filmed in tions. You often hear people have known and believed might reporting 2000 years later the England and you can follow her say ‘that’s just a saying we have not be accurate. What exactly abusive nature of this ruler? @spiritraveler on twitter. Her in our family’. When it comes does this mean? It means his- Even today we record in our new book ‘Become and Earth to actual events and what really tory has been recorded based minds, diary or blog the current Angel’ Advice and Wisdom for happened we might experience on the religion, politics and events that are shaping tomor- Finding your Wings and Living something different. When belief systems of the time. row’s history. If we don’t have in Service is available through history is not recorded properly Archeologists can determine critical thinking we no longer Findhorn Press. Her compan- then we might miss a valuable how old something is through question what is the truth, we ion film series ‘Earth Angel’ can lesson intended for the collec- carbon dating and speculate on simply settle for what we read be found on her website www. tive consciousness. Would we what happened and why but on line or in a history book. sonjagrace.com

word and wisdom

By Tobi Nason Short & Sweet !

If given but a short time to be, what would you Be?

If given a limited number of words, what would you Say?

If Life were Short and Sweet.... what would it look like?

I’ve had periods of personal growth, that other people in your world. I’m feeling like and gratitude. My soul will settle down and in retrospect I would describe as short and a new sort of person. Free to be... what- realize that what I desire will come some- sweet. College days... my first single apart- ever. Now I get to be ballet dancer, writer, time. In the meantime, I get what I need. ment... my first home.... the years when stand-up comedian, messy person, short- For you the Reader: Make it simple, short the kids were babies. I have those times tempered (or not). I’m suddenly not defined and sweet. Uncomplicate what you can. to remember, the ones that put a smile by much. My history has been diverse. Settle an issue or two. Take on less unless it on my face as I think of them. I remember Suddenly, life is simple and sweet. means something to you... if its something doing well with decision-making. Yes, this I plan on keeping it that way. you are passionate about, then take the ball college is for me. I like this apartment. Yes, What will I be? Living day to day, ap- and run with it. to husband and kids. Then things change. I preciative of rain, a hot cup of coffee, and a change. We all change. good conversation. Tobi Nason is a Warrenton resident and I still make good decisions, I believe. What will I say? I’ll say, “Thank you” and counselor. I recently downsized my life on This last year was a year of upheaval, many “I love you” as often as I can. all levels and it feels like a rich adventure changes - in lifestyle, thought, desires, life into the soul. Call (503) 440-0587 for an What will it look like? A series of smaller plan. One little change in behavior has a appointment or to share a story or two with moments, connected by smiles and hugs domino affect on other behaviors and on me.

27 april15 hipfishmonthly.com Reconnective Healing Practitioner bodiesinbalance By Tracy Erfling, N.D. Ann Robben Dott www.liveembodied.com Pain is just a four letter word Schedule your Appointment! ain is one of the primary the following is a great home Pmotivators getting people to remedy. Initially with an injury 503.791.3365 go see their healthcare provid- like a twisted ankle or a fall ers. Pain is a difficult complaint that creates swelling I would Dr. Tracy Erfling is a because it can occur anywhere, suggest ice. Ice will reduce for many reasons, and is a com- the sequestration of the blood naturopath physician in the pletely subjective experience. and therefore slow the swelling Sometimes pain itself is the process. BUT as the injury Lower Columbia Region. problem and sometimes it is a continues to heal we want to Questions? symptom of the problem. In bring blood to the area so that this article I would like to briefly all the important cells who [email protected] explain the physiology of pain clean and repair tissue damage and suggest some natural treat- have access. With this phase ments for a few types of pain. the use of alternating hot and of recovery. Topical applica- lupus, celiac, hashimotos) or The sensation of pain is cold water will promote blood tions of Arnica which can be chronic infections (i.e. lyme, received by specialized nerve flow. This is a 3-3-3 treatment, found in gel or cream form can SIBO, Epstein barr) as well that cells called nociceptors. These 3 minutes hot, 30 seconds cold, also be a wonderful initial go to can be the cause and there- receptors are located through- repeated 3 times. You may use after an injury to lower chances fore worth exploring. And out the body in varying concen- wash clothes or a removable of bruising and swelling. For finally it cannot be ignored that trations. For example, the skin showerhead to focus on the more long-term inflamma- sometimes pain is the physi- has a higher concentration and affected area. For inflamma- tion which may be of a more cal manifestation of emotional variety of receptors; it therefore systemic trauma. feels pain more precisely than source but When exploring treatment say the spleen. Once the also useful options related to chronic pain stimulus is received, a message with general it often takes a team approach travels through the nerves via musculo- in order to achieve success. the spinal cord to the brain skeletal Enlisting providers that can not relaying the source and type swelling is only look into the diagnostic of pain. Pain can be acute turmeric. aspects but also give a variety or chronic, generated from This yellow of therapeutic tools is key. Yes outside (like getting burned) or herb often for some this may involve the from within. It can feel sharp, identified use of pain medications. There dull, burning, aching, intermit- as the color are many wonderful providers tent or constant, and again associated out there who specialize in pain is often unique to the person within curry and pain management who are experiencing it. is a terrific worthwhile seeking out espe- Inflammation is one of the systemic cially when pain medications more common causes of pain tion of any area the use of anti inflammatory; as with any are in the treatment plan. Also from within. Any type of ‘itis’ castor oil packs can be terrific herbal remedy it is important to being able to add the nutrition- signifies an inflammation (i.e. (you can get the details with a dose regularly and often to get al support both dietarily and tendonitis, otitis, gastroen- simple Google search). I like its full effect. through supplemental nutrients teritis, phlebitis). In its most it for musculoskeletal healing Thinking of pain when it has is important. For many the use general definition inflammation as well as abdominal or pelvic an obvious source like injury of some hands on therapy like is due to a sequestration of red pain. It reduces inflammation is generally pretty straightfor- massage, acupuncture, manipu- and white blood cells causing by working on the lymphatic ward. It is those issues where lation, cranio-sacral, or reiki (to swelling and subsequent pain. flow, an important partner there is pain of a seemingly scratch the surface of options) Some itis’s indicate an infection of the vascular system. It is unknown source(s) that can is worthwhile. For others the from an outside invader like a something you can do at home cause a lot of confusion on use of a more mental emotional

email: [email protected] bacteria or virus. An example when you’re relaxing the in the the part of both the individual spiritual support like counsel- would be pharyngitis or sore evening before bed, I advise experiencing it, and the health ing, hypnotherapy, meditation, throat; sometimes this sore 30-60 minute treatments. care providers attempting or exploring use of creativity throat is simply the first sign A second treatment is the to heal it. For some of this may be advisable. This type of a basic cold, but sometimes use of digestive enzymes and deeper, chronic, systemic pain of pain is again challenging as this area can be infected with herbs to reduce the swelling. it often takes a more compre- the source and experience is Streptococcus and antibiotics The makeup of inflammatory hensive approach to attempt so unique to the person, and may be needed. Some inflam- fluids are proteins, fats and ba- to control its source. There therefore takes an open mind matory issues can become sic sugars (our inherent building are many foods which promote and approach to conquer. severe and are best diagnosed blocks) which are not unlike inflammation (like sugar as one The next time you or a loved and treated by a healthcare what we consume in food example). Thinking about what one is in pain use your toolbox professional. Then others are sources. Digestive enzymes we are eating and how it could of home remedies and qualified more simple inflammations taken away from meals can be be affecting our pain is a great professionals to create the ap- which can be self treated. utilized beyond our food to starting point. Deficiencies in proach necessary for successful Following are some basic treat- digest this unwanted inflamma- Vitamin C, D, iron, B12, thyroid pain management and healing. ments that are a good go to for tory fluid. Bromelain is an en- or adrenal function, and sleep DO something you love, BE self-care or as a complement to zyme found in pineapple which are each places to start when with someone you love, EAT your proper medical care. is ideal for this job. I love this exploring chronic pain. There vegetables, DRINK clean water, When dealing with any type remedy for acute injuries as it are of course a laundry list of BREATHE deeply and MOVE your of musculoskeletal swelling really helps to reduce the time autoimmune conditions (i.e. body EVERYDAY!!

Apri15 hipfishmonthly.com 28 2015 Spring into Gardening North Coast Food Web News Saturday, April 11 Kitchen Completion Kickstarter Clatsop County Fairgrounds FREE • Suggested Donations to Clatsop County Foodbank SPRING INTO GARDENING 2015 HIGHLIGHTS PLANT SALE Clatsop County gardeners Kelly Huckestein After graduating from the know this is the best opportunity to purchase University of Oregon in 2006, Kelly volunteered economical healthy plants that thrive in coastal on organic farms throughout Central America gardens. Plants are locally grown by Clatsop . Returning to the states she worked at Winter County Master Gardeners. Most of the plants are Green Farm, a family owned organic and biody- from the MG Demo Garden at the Fairgrounds namic farm in Noti, Oregon. Kelly ran the Com- just feet from the Plant Sale. Not only are these munity Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, plants ready for the garden they are varieties working farmers markets and doing general farm guaranteed to thrive in our climate. Master Gar- labor for 4 years. Wanting to start her own farm deners have been digging and potting hundreds venture, Kelly and her partner relocated to Asto- of plants for months. Japanese Anemone, Au- ria to be close to family and work in a commu- tumn Joy Sedum, Iris, Cro-cosmia, Shasta Daisy’s nity with less access to local, organic produce. and Dahlia tubers are a few available. There will She currently works at the Astoria Co-Op be other coastal favorites along with specialty Meet Your Farmer - Local Farmers will be on varieties from Master Gardener private gardens. hand to introduce themselves and their farms.

North Coast Food Web shares knowledge Smith Collin Photo: Vendors More plants including edible starts,

and experience growing the best edibles avail- awarded Program NCFW Cooking MMT from Neighborhood Grant Garden and Patio Art, Cookware, yard tools , able for the north coast cli-mate. Food Demon- antiques, lawn services and artesian goat cheese strations and Tastings will also be featured. products, and cranberry foods are just a few of earning to cook a simple, healthy stocking their freezer with healthy make- Growing Healthy Soils: Carolina Lees is the vendor items for sale. Vendors appeal to all Lmeal from scratch can be a life-transform- ahead meals to re-heat. dedicated to organic coastal vegetable farming. shoppers not just gardeners. ing experience. For local non-profit North Class schedules can’t be set until the Working in the or-ganic farm industry for de- Coast Food Web, teaching people to cook kitchen construction is completed, however. Landscape Raffle - ‘’ A Day’s Work “ , cades she and her husband started Corvus Land- taps into the power that food has to unite NCFW is in the midst of a capital campaign to Tongue Pt Job Corps landscaping class offers 8 ing Farm in Neskowin . A biologically active, community and foster good health through raise funding to help pay for the commercial hours of Landscaping/Yard work . Supervised by well balanced garden soil takes time to develop, the experience of cooking and eating a meal kitchen’s construction costs, hosting a month- the Landscaping instructor this is an opportunity but it is the foundation for a healthy garden and together. That approach to community health ly Food Film Festival event at the Columbian for the winner to create their garden fantasies. healthy, delicious food.. With attention and care, The instructor meets with the winner to make a has just been given an enormous boost with Theater through April, with a crowd funding your soil will produce disease and insect resis- work plan. Winner provides the materials, the the recent award to NCFW of a $30,000 campaign kicking off mid-April to push the tant crops for years to come. A focus on feeding landscaping students the labor. Past winners Neighborhood Grant from Meyer Memorial final funding goal through. “The support the soil can save time that would otherwise be give rave reviews of rock garden paths and walls, Trust to launch LETS GET COOKING, a new from the community for this project has been spent on propping up weak plants and fighting flower and vegetable beds dug, raised beds project where local cooks and chefs share wonderful,” said NCFW board president Pat weeds. Diverse nutrients also boost the flavor of and berms installed and shrubs and ornamentals food preparation, processing and cooking Milliman. “We can’t wait to put aprons on and your harvests: what’s not to love? planted. Winner need not be present to win and skills along with recipes for delicious healthy get cooking later this spring.” Best Veggie Varieties for the Coast With tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the meals in a series of year-round classes to be The grant funding from Meyer Memorial Teresa Retzlaf and Kelly Huckestein. Teresa Clatsop Co Extension office or from a Master taught in a commercial kitchen being con- Trust will provide a year of funding to get the Retzlaf, Master Gardener, has been organic Gardener. structed at NCFW’s new home in Astoria. Lets Get Cooking program established. Ad- farming on the Oregon Coast for the past ten Teaching cooking skills has always been ditional funding will come from class fees–a MG Raffle - Over 50 local merchants and years specializing in edible plant starts, produce close to the heart of NCFW’s work promot- robust scholarship program will ensure acces- individuals donate generously for this popular and flowers, and active in the emerging small ing local food and community health through sibility for all community members–and from raffle. Raffle items include resort accommoda- farm and food enthusiast community. A founding food and agriculture. For the last five years, income from NCFW’s Accidental Catering tions, restaurant certificates, clothing wear, food member of North Coast Food Web she brings a volunteers for the non-profit for have been service, a catering project that will operate and wine, garden tools, books, art . Raffle tickets wealth of knowledge and practical experience of partnering with local organizations such as out of the new kitchen. Volunteer instructors are deposited in a bucket for each item to insure what grows well in Clatsop County. She also has Clatsop Community Action Regional Food are already lining up to be trained, and Myers winning what you want. a strong background in land conservation and Bank to help bring national programs like is looking forward to building a strong team stewardship. She and her husband, Packy, live FAMILY FUN ACTIVTIES - Hands on art, crafts Cooking Matters–a structured 6-week skills of community cooks who can share their skills on their farm 46 NORTH in Olney. and fun garden learning activities will be availa- building cooking course for food bank cli- and knowledge with people who want to ble for parents and children. ents–to Clatsop County. Food Web cooking learn. instructors have also worked with Clatsop At the end of each class she teaches comes “Food Glorious Food!” County Extension’s 4-H program to teach the moment that Myers believes to be the cooking skills to kids during the summer most important part of the whole lesson, 2015 spring into gardening months. An opportunity for NCFW to move where students and teachers all sit down to into its own building at the end of 2014–and share the meal they just cooked together. • 9:30—10:30 AM “Best Varieties for begin construction on a teaching kitchen next “That’s where community gets built,” she North Coast” to planned meeting space and offices–gave says. “Friendships are made, barriers are bro- • 11:15—12:15 PM “Growing Healthy NCFW board member Merianne Myersthe ken down, and we’re all just hungry people Soils” green light needed to apply for the grant enjoying good food and good conversation from Meyer Memorial Trust. together.” • Program Speakers: Teresa Retzlaff, LET’S GET COOKING is about more than NCFW is hosting monthly open house Kelly Huckestein, Carolina Lees just teaching people to eat well on a tight events at their new building during Asto- • Food Demonstrations and Tastings budget though. Classes addressing specific ria’s Second Saturday Artwalk events, and a health challenges like diabetes and hyper- volunteer orientation meeting is scheduled 10:50-11:05, 12:35-12:50, 1:15-1:30 tension are also planned, as are classes that for Tuesday April 20th. For more information highlight cultural heritage foods, cooking with about upcoming events, programs or volun- (503) 325-8573 www.extension.oregon- fresh, seasonal ingredients, and classes where teering visit www.northcoastfoodweb.org or state.edu, facebook.com/ClatsopCoMGA people can learn to make weekly meal plans, call 503 468-0921. 29 april15 hipfishmonthly.com Beers To Your Health Modern Farming Pioneers Launch Washington’s First Organic Cranberry Farm CHEW ON THIS! STARVATION ALLEY farmers speak at Astoria Co-op’s lecture by Merianne Myers

he farmers of Washing- Tton state’s first and only If you already like rhubarb, you’re going certified organic cranberry to love this cake. If you don’t like rhubarb, farm will be the speakers you’re going to love this cake. Eat it warm, at Astoria Co-op Grocery’s topped with whipped cream or ice cream or monthly lecture Beers to creme fraiche. Slice it the next day, pop it in the Your Health at Fort George toaster oven until slightly browned and enjoy with Brewery. Jared Oakes & Jes- ome people judge the arrival of a smear of butter. Chunk it up and layer it in a sika Tantisook of Starvation SSpring by the calendar or the weather or the trifle. Let the leftovers go stale and use them in Alley Farms will tell their story break your favorite bread pudding recipe. of transitioning their bogs to from school. For me, if there’s rhubarb, it’s Savor it in the morning with a cup of coffee, organic and helping others do Spring and not a minute before. in the afternoon for tea or in the evening with a the same. I am aware that there are as many of you who dram of brandy. Whenever you have a bite, think Starvation Alley encom- hate rhubarb as there are those of us who can’t kind thoughts about rhubarb. passes a total of 10 acres wait to see it appear in our gardens or in Seaview Washington and green grocers. On the surface, that appears Long Beach. The couple to be a serious character flaw. But, like all took over the farm where apparent human failings, there is probably Oakes grew up in 2010. They cranberries. It is not heated or pasteurized a real life experience that led you to this wanted to farm cranberries organically, but which Tantisook says enhances the health ben- particular sad and ill considered opinion. were told by farmers and other experts that it efits and taste. I’m guessing it was one of two things: wasn’t possible. They explored that assump- Starvation Alley Farms is building its research tion and eventually gained organic certification database with a goal of spreading sustainable 1. You’re not big on the two most com- for their farm. farming and educating consumers about the mon preparations of this ruby treasure; “It is hard, especially in the beginning be- food system and the importance of supporting those being rhubarb pie or sauce. Take cause we didn’t have any support. If you want local farmers. They are working with two other heart, there is much more to rhubarb than to learn to grow organic apples you could prob- cranberry growers on the Long Beach Peninsula this. ably find enough stuff on line, call universities, to transition to organic certification. There are or get advice from professionals. That wasn’t currently only about 300 acres of organic cran- 2. You’re the sort of person who makes available for cranberries. As new farmers tran- berry farms in the U.S. out of 39,000 total acres decisions about food you’ve never tasted sitioning to organic we lost a lot of production of producing cranberry bogs. based on looks or food group or the for the first two years, hence the value added Tantisook and Oakes, the owners and farm- opinion of someone else. You’re silly and also products,” Tantisook said. ers of Starvation Alley, will present at Beers to really mean to yourself. Stop reading this column Starvation Alley created a brand of juice that Your Health at the Fort George Lovell Show- right now, I’m not talking to you. RIGHTEOUS RHUBARB CAKE attracted the attention of the emerging craft room (14th and Duane St. in Astoria) on Thurs- Preheat oven to 350 cocktail industry. The farmers sell their product day April 9, starting at 7pm. Doors open at Before we go a sentence further, I’d like to TOPPING to 70 accounts, mostly bars in Portland and 6pm. The talk is free and open to all ages. This make an announcement on behalf of Rhubarb. 1/2 cup brown sugar Seattle. They sell their juice and cranberries at presentation had been previously scheduled in “The leaves and roots are jam packed with oxalic 1/2 cup chopped walnuts farmers markets and locally at Astoria Co-op. December; however was postponed due to a acid. Do not eat them!” The juice is raw, unsweetened and undiluted storm. That is information we have to share amongst 1 Tablespoon melted butter ourselves. Rhubarb slyly puts gorgeous, ruffly 1 teaspoon cinnamon “ORGANIC” leaves atop each stalk that look ever so much like Mix together and set aside with Award Winning Author Peter Laufer braising greens. Then when you eat them, they CAKE AT SEASIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY make you sick. I suspect it’s a private joke rhubarb 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar hopes to play on those who would impugn its 1/2 sugar Seaside Library welcomes Peter Laufer, tion about labels have become commonplace. integrity. 1/2 cup soft butter April 23, award winning author of “Organic: Globalization has allowed food from highly Rhubarb is mostly water which makes it really A Journalist’s Quest to Discover the Truth corrupt governments and businesses overseas low calorie, a condition we remedy by adding 1 egg Behind Food Labeling” at 7pm in the Com- to pollute the market with food that is anything a ton of sugar. In our defense, the sugar is what 2 cups flour, sifted munity Room, with book sales and but. The organic environment is like transports rhubarb from a puckerfest to ‘please sir, 1 teaspoon baking soda signings. the Wild West: oversight is virtually may I have some more’. 1/2 teaspoon salt Part food narrative, part inves- nonexistent, and deception runs amok. The Chinese have been revering Rhubarb for 1 cup buttermilk tigation, part adventure story, Laufer investigated so-called organic thousands of years as both a food and a medicine. 1 teaspoon vanilla “Organic” is an eye-opening and farms in Europe, South America, and It was given as a tribute gift, offered as a dubious entertaining look into the organic in his own backyard in the Pacific cure for everything from The Plague to The Clap 2 cups rhubarb, chopped (I slit the stalks label. It is also a wakeup call about Northwest. and withheld from export to recalcitrant foreign lengthwise at least once and cut the the dubious origin of food labeled Peter Laufer, winner of major governments. strips into 1/2” chunks organic. After eating some sus- awards for excellence in reporting, is Rhubarb made its way to Europe early on and Cream sugars and butter, add egg and beat pect organic walnuts that suppos- an independent journalist, broadcaster found a comfy spot in the temperate climate gar- until smooth and satiny. edly were produced in Kazakhstan, and documentary filmmaker working dens there as well as the kitchens and apothecar- Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Alter- veteran journalist Peter Laufer in traditional and new media. He is ies across the continent. chooses a few items from his home the James Wallace Chair in Journalism I found the original recipe for this cake in the nate with buttermilk when blending pantry and traces their origins back at the University of Oregon School of Albertina Kerr cookbook, Albertina’s Exceptional into the creamed mixture. Fold in rhubarb. to their source. Along the way he learns how Journalism and Communication. Recipes. As recipes will, the original has morphed Scoop into a buttered 9 X 13 pan and sprinkle easily we are tricked into taking “Organic” Seaside Public Library is located at 1131 over the years toaccommodate the lack of an with topping. claims at face value. Broadway. For more information call (503)738- ingredient and the subsequent substitution or Bake for 45 minutes, then test for doneness. With organic foods readily available at 6742 or visit us at www.seasidelibrary.org and simply to satisfy my personal taste. supermarkets, confusion and outright decep- www.facebook.com/seasidepubliclibrary

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