alternative the lower press serving columbia pacific region • may 2015 • vol 16 • issue 196

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TENOR GUITAR GATHERING Full Schedule pg11

Minding the Adolescent Mind & Body pg 8 QuarterFlash Rocks! pg4 Jim Dott • A Glossary of Poems pg15 NO LNG Court Victory pg10 Season’s Greetings

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t’s the oldest story of woe in “There was a time when we didn’t do the create a mini-horn section as well as swap- Ithe American music industry: a couple of hits,” Marv Ross said in an interview, “for a ping solos. They are also joined by Doug young bucks strike it big with a basket of hit long time we ran away from those songs.” Frasier, show-stopping guitar soloist; Greg songs, watch in horror as their record label The Sony purchase was a true debacle. Williams, drummer for Sheryl Crow and implodes, and find themselves trying to Their album Girl In The Wind was only Producer for Blitzen Trapper and the Dandy grow an enduring career in the shadow of released in Holland and Japan and remains Warhols; and other tremendous regional ASOC their own success. Many artists get buried incredibly difficult to acquire (At the time talent. Teen Theatre Troupe under their early singles and give in to the of this writing, a used copy was $70 on Their new album Love Is A Road prom- presents tantalizing easy money of schlocky reunion Amazon). ises an exciting trip around the world. tours and theme nights. Others take the Marv and Rindy split up the ensemble, Perusing just the title track impresses the hard path and forge an evolved identity. moved from LA back to Portland, and listener with its confident Mediterranean Quarterflash took the hard way. resolved to stay independent forever. opening and whisker-tight vocal harmonies. By R. Eugene Jackson Music by Patsy Pollard The Sleeping Beauty You might not know their name off the Their projects spanned a wide field of Rindy’s voice still swaggers across the track top of your head (unless you were in high genres. There was The Trail Band, originally but is newly tempered by a certain jaguar’s school circa 1982) but you absolutely know a concept project about the history of the growl that beckons the listener to come their biggest chart-topper “Harden My Oregon Trail, and The Ghosts of Celilo, a closer. It’s mature stuff that doesn’t ignore Heart.” This still-catchy number sent them musical staged at The Portland Center for their platinum status but doesn’t need it careening to the heights of fame and inter- the Performing Arts either. national touring and helped define the 80s And then, one day about four years ago, Quarterflash has wandered so many as the era of the sax solo. Look it up if you they were practicing and they played one musical landscapes in its decades of suc- have to. You’ll be humming it all day. of the old tunes, just for kicks, fully 30 years cess that Marv must sometimes woodshed Quarterflash is the musical partnership after they conquered the world. his way back into his old state of mind. In of Marv and Rindy Ross, pop’s most ador- “We were like, God, it’s been a long the 80s, “I used tunings to make my guitar able married couple. They met in college, time!” says Marv. They band had devel- sound like Steely Dan’s piano,” he says, dreamed a dream of music stardom, and oped a new kind of rock sound, influenced “big fat extended chords, and I haven’t then actually pulled it off and stayed to- by world music and featuring newly mature used those tunings in a while.” There’s also gether all the while. Rindy, often compared vocal harmonies and chord voicings. Maybe the small matter of extended guitar solos to greats like Pat Benatar, doubled on lead they just felt ready. that need re-learning on the 8-minute epic Opens Friday May 8 Tickets: $11 Adults, Kids $7 vocals and lead sax as the voice of Marv’s Marv adds, “We’ve made peace with our “Williams Avenue.” May 9, May 15 - 17 Sponsored by compositions. 80s stuff, but we can’t live there, we’re not What does a young artist do with sudden CMH Pediatrics and ARC Arcade Their debut album as Quarterflash (after those same people.” They needed to find a and fleeting success? 30 years later, Quar- Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun Mat 3pm developing their sound under the locally- new way to play the hits and introduce their terflash is still answering that question, live known name Seafood Mama) proved to crowds, eager for a nostalgic good time, to on stage, for all of us to enjoy. SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA AUDITIONS on Monday their exciting new avenues of creativity. be their most commercially successful and QuarterFlash play at The Liberty May 11th, 6pm to 8pm for new comers to the sent multiple singles into the Billboard Top Fans at their upcoming performance at Theater, Friday, May 22, 7pm. ASOC Playhouse 40. They did two albums with Geffen and Liberty Theatre in Astoria will enjoy a genre- award winning Broadway-Style Musical 129 West Bond Street Tickets: $35/$27/$22. in Uniontown Astoria a third with Epic. 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May15 hipfishmonthly.com 4 QUARTERFLASH : Three Decades of Solid Music By Wes Andrews Inside the Month: Cover Story: by Cathy Nist pg 13 Astoria Sunday Market Kathleen Barber Flower Artist In its 15th Season • Opens May 10

JIM DOTT - NEW POEMS storia Sunday Market Opens May 10 bringing its familiar and Steel Wool kicks Glossary of Memory . . . Sage pg15 Aanticipated burst of color and aromas to historic downtown Astoria. things off in the Astoria Sunday Market has been “getting fresh” with people for just Food Court opening Nature Events pg7 over fifteen years offering produce, art and goods direct to you from the day - a harmony powered, acoustic Adolescent Mind & Body Seminar . . . producer. The season opens Mother’s Day with the Northwest Dragon world, folk-rock, Hofseth pg8 and Lion Dancers weaving their magic through the market starting at 10 am. “We began inviting them to opening day a few years ago and it seriously upbeat Election Time . . .Goldberg pg9 has quickly become a beloved tradition,” noted Market Director Cyndi and happy band. Mudge. Rose colored glass coins created by Fernhill Glass will be given Steel Wool is simply TENOR GUITAR GATHERING danceable-original away while supplies last. The Astoria Kiwanis Club will also be offering folk-rock fun! Full Schedule pg11 free Market coins to the first 100 customers at its annual pancake break- Astoria Sunday fast taking place at The Elks Lodge opening day of the Market. The Lesbian Artists Arial Gore/Summer Osborne Market was founded coins are good for discounts at any Market vendor. in 2000 as a non- pg 12 Each year Astoria Sunday Market has a mix of returning and new profit organiza- vendors providing a sense of the familiar with the excitement of change. tion dedicated to NO LNG VICTORY/ACTIONS pg10 Among the returning vendors include Packer Orchards and Bakery, DeA- revitalizing historic sis Farms, Lucky Farms fresh cut flowers, Zola’s Sunrise Cedar, Nehalem downtown Astoria Day by Day Calendar Bay Winery and Brevin’s Solid Gold Fudge among others. Kettle Corn is and supporting pg 17, 21-23 returning with a new owner whose family began selling kettle corn here artists, farmers and other small producers and businesses. Another CULTURAL EVENTS SECTION in 2008 before turning their operation over to Whatz Poppin. Steve’s important piece of its mission is to create a vibrant community gathering pg 17 - 23 Boot Scootin Kettle Corn promises to offer fan favorite flavors originally place. Astoria Sunday Market has donated nearly $170,000 to a variety created by Whatz Poppin. Also returning after a brief retirement is artist of downtown projects and events over the years including Liberty The- Bill Dodge who will vend the first Sunday of each month beginning with ater Restoration, the Chinese Park, construction of the public restrooms opening day. Columbia River Maritime Museum sponsors Bill’s booth located on 12th & Exchange Streets, downtown beautification projects and features puzzles made from his original art. New vendors this sea- and Astoria Downtown Historic District Association. The most recent COLUMNS son include Keli’s Hawaiin Plate Lunch, Bernard’s Country BBQ, Café de grant was $2,000 in October 2013 for the Friends of the Armory. Astoria Sunday Market operates a Young Entrepreneur’s Club in partnership with Steve Berk . . . 6 la Rue serving savory and sweet items wrapped in puff pastry and Café Clatsop County 4-H offering kids an opportunity to vend at the Market Moka – Frozen Sunrise in the Food Court. “We’re especially excited to THEATER . . . 18 starting in June of each year. Astoria Sunday Market also organizes ART HAPPENS . . . 19 have Starvation Alley Farms joining us this year with their locally grown vendors for the Cruise Ship market located at the Port of Astoria for each WORD/Literary EVents . . . 20 cranberries,” added Mudge. visiting ship. Artist Robert MacKenzie will also at the Market opening day. He cre- FLASHCUTS ...... 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by Stephen Berk Family Values Run Amok Astoria Artwalk n la te twent i eth c entury A m er ica , If The Sopranos uses the mob as a way to Walt, “It’s your money.” This offends 5-8pm • November 8 I“family values” replaced the older ideal of to satirize the American obsession with Walt’s wounded ego, rubbing his nose in his the good of the whole. New Deal liberalism making it by advancing family standing, the failure to thrive. Walt tells his wife, Schuyler, “Gathering” featuring works by had elaborated the constitutional mandate more recent series, Breaking Bad, is even he could never accept, and he spits out Gail Wahlstrom and Jill Merrill of promoting the general welfare. 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Upon discovery of Unfortunately this diminished what her husband is doing, Schuyler, vision ignores deep structural in the midst of a late pregnancy, iniquities and established initially throws him out of the house, privilege that makes some but her vulnerability ultimately leads families what George Orwell her to enable him. Drawn ever might have called a lot more deeper into associations with cold equal than others. with an associate, started a company called blooded psychopaths, Walt remains the In today’s America of minimal social Gray Matter, which had pioneered a highly doting father to teenage son and new baby concern, providing for one’s own is the chief innovative, lucrative chemical process. What girl. His situation rapidly becomes untenable locus of social responsibility. The logi- the process was exactly is not spelled out, partly because his brother-in-law is a DEA cal extension of such myopic values is the and it is also left vague as to why Walt ends agent. 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Listening to the Land: Naturalist asks ‘What do we hear?’ Neal Maine • May 20

our eyes with a presentation entitled “The Art of Seeing.” This year he continues that conversation, sharing his photographs and thoughts about how this adventure of listening to the land contributes to our quality of life. After a 30-year career as an award-winning biology teacher at Seaside High School, Maine became the The North Coast Watershed Council first executive director of North Coast land Conser- names Brooke Duling new Watershed vancy. Since his retirement in 2010, he has pursued his oin Neal Maine of PacificLight Images for a conversa- passion to make deeper connections to the coastal Council Coordinator tion in words and photographs about art, science, con- J system, using photography to record some of his experi- The North Coast Watershed Association hired Brooke Duling to be the new servation, and quality of life in a presentation titled “What ences and to develop greater public appreciation of living Watershed Council Coordinator.Brooke grew up in Astoria and returned here Do We Hear?” at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 20, at Seaside in what he considers paradise. after completing her degree in 2007 in Environmental Philosophy & Policy Public Library. It is the final program in this year’s Listening Listening to the Land is an annual winter speaker series at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. She is excited to bring her love of the to the Land speaker series. Admission is free; refreshments presented monthly by North Coast Land Conservancy and North Coast landscape and the people who live here together in this new po- are served. the Necanicum Watershed Council in partnership with the sition. Brooke has worked as an organic farmer, herbalist, and small business How do we listen to the land, and when we begin to hear Seaside Public Library and with generous support from owner. She is available by email at [email protected], the land’s messages, what do we do? These are questions the Seaside Chamber of Commerce. MORE DETAILS AT on the phone at (503)468-0408, and in her office on the waterfront in Astoria. Maine has been asking himself—as an educator, naturalist, NCLCtrust.org. Please feel free to introduce yourself to Brooke or ask her any questions and photographer—for many years. Last year he opened about current watershed happenings. You’ll be hearing more from her soon!

Author William Sullivan Odd Hikes and Travel Destinations May 14 Geology Shapes the Character of the Lower Nehalem River on’t miss the season finale of Lower Nehalem Watershed council Dthe Cannon Beach History Center welcomes Mackenzie Keith & Museum’s free monthly lecture series on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Each May 14 month the museum welcomes authors, historians, scientists and archaeologists The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will from all over the Pacific Northwest. welcome U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hy- This May they welcome acclaimed drologist Mackenzie Keith during their upcoming Oregon author William Sullivan for Speaker Series event on May 14th at 6:30 pm. a presentation on Oregon’s oddest Please join us as we explore how the geology hiking and travel destinations. Expect of the North Oregon Coast influences how our off-the-beaten-path tales of history rivers look, flow, and function. The presentation and geology, as told in Sullivan’s latest will be held at the Pine Grove Community House, collection of short stories, “The Oregon 225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita. Doors open at 6:30 Variations.” pm for refreshments. Presentation starts at 7:00 Sullivan has hiked every trail he pm. The Council’s regular business meeting and could find in this state for his popular project updates will follow. “100 Hikes” guidebooks, a series that Oregon’s geology plays an important role in Salmonberry looking DS at the confluence with the Nehalem he updates continually.. He has also how our rivers look. Different geologic landscapes lamette River, and assessing aggradation potential on the written four novels and many nonfiction contribute different amounts and strengths of North Fork Stillaguamish River downstream of the SR530 books about Oregon, including “Hiking sediment to streams. The variation in sediment supply, landslide in Washington. Oregon’s History,” “Oregon Favorites,” sediment breakdown, and stream power can create stream To learn more about USGS Oregon Water Science Cen- and “The Case of D.B. Cooper’s Parachute.” His journal of a 1000-mile hike reaches that flow on bedrock or gravel. The Nehalem River ter’s research on the coast and around the state, visit http:/ he took across Oregon, “Listening for Coyote,” was chosen by the Oregon is shaped by the contrasting Coast Range sedimentary and or.water.usgs.gov/. Cultural Heritage Commission as one of Oregon’s “100 Books,” the 100 most volcanic geologies, and the resulting variation in channel Refreshments and snacks will be served. This event is significant books in the state’s history. character has implications for restoration. FREE and open to the public. Find more information on Sullivan’s latest is a celebration of the state’s quirks with an entertaining Mackenzie Keith joined the Oregon Water Science Cen- our speaker series on our Facebook page (https://www. collection of slides on Oregon’s most unique locations. The event is free and ter geomorphology team in 2009. She received her B.S. in facebook.com/lnwc1). open to all ages. The season finale of the History Center’s lecture series has Geology from Oregon State University in 2006 and M.S. in May Council meeting following the presentation - a been made possible by a generous donation from the Lands End at Cannon Geology from Portland State University in 2012. She was a summary of the Council’s current and future projects! Pine Beach. key part of the USGS assessments of Oregon coastal rivers, Grove Community House (225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, Or- The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is located at 1387 South including the Nehalem River, from 2010-2012. Ongoing egon) Doors open at 6:30 pm. Presentation begins at 7pm. Spruce Street in Cannon Beach, Oregon. They are open Wednesday through projects include an assessment of the upstream geomor- LNWC regular business meeting follows. Monday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is by donation. For more informa- phic response to the removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy tion visit www.cbhistory.org. River, mapping the floodplain geomorphology on the Wil-

7 May15 hipfishmonthly.com The Clatsop Teen Wellness Coalition presents By Erin Hofseth alarming statistics and care on healthy adolescent sexuality produces: The Adolescent Mind and Body Seminar May 8 • 9

ow many of us can remember conference. This includes a history of local Seminar are diverse. Of note, two topics Hwhat we learned in our high school opposition to the conference, as well as a that were special -requested at the meet- sex-ed class? My guess is that most of us controversial KOIN 6 news story that aired ing were Abstinence Education and Media cannot remember a single fact. We may after the 2014 conference. Literacy. Payton, along with Providence remember how uncomfortable we felt: Payton has her sights set on the future. Seaside Hospital health professional, Dr. embarrassed, annoyed, distracted, and While she was upset to see the ASC Greco, will be conducting a workshop on possibly even more confused after the canceled, she is excited to watch the local the topics of abstinence and sex education course than before. It doesn’t have to be momentum gather here in Clatsop County. in schools. Romy Carver, Outreach and this way. We, as adults, can do better by “We had a meeting with the sheriff and Education Coordinator at the Tillamook our teens. We can offer more relevant with some of the [local] people who were County Women’s Resource Center, will information, more guidance, and more really vocal in opposition to the ASC, just be presenting on safety and privacy for opportunities for open dialogue. Knowl- to see where they are at, and to respond teens using technology, including cell edge is freedom, and this is phones, email, internet, and something that the Clatsop social media. The Harbor, Teen Wellness Coalition a resource center in Astoria This Way Out marks almost 27 years on the air! understands well. that offers secure housing, The Coalition, orga- clothing, food, childcare, nized by Meredith Payton, transportation and counsel- Clatsop County’s Preven- ing to victims of abuse, will tion Specialist and Upward offer a workshop on current Bound Counselor at Clatsop trends in dating and sexual Community College, is coercion. Their curriculum is comprised of concerned intended to give adults tools local folks including com- to educate youth about safe munity members, parents, dating and forming healthy public health officials, and relationships. Presenters social services workers. from The Oregon Chapter Their mission: “To distribute of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and to educators and parents Straight Education Network) evidence-based informa- and PFLAG (Parents, Families tion on health, wellness and and Friends of Lesbians and safety for teens in an increas- Coalition members (L - R) organizer Meredith Paxton, citizen coalition Gays) will discuss gender ingly complex culture.” The member Andrea Mazzarella, Chris Wright of The Harbor. identity, gender expression, coalition began congregating to plan to some of the things that concerned and sexual orientation. They will also the Adolescent Mind and Body Seminar, them. We asked them what they’d like offer information on how to create a safe which will take place on May 8th and to see at a conference like this.” In the climate for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents 9th at Clatsop Community College, after meeting Payton, along with several other Transgender, and Queer) students. the statewide ASC (Adolescent Sexuality members of the Clatsop Teen Wellness The keynote speaker at the seminar Conference) was cancelled for the spring Coalition, presented some alarming statis- will be Dr. Glen Maiden, Certified Sex Ad- of 2015. That conference had been taking tics reflecting teen sexual behavior here in diction Therapist-C, Author, International place in Seaside for over 20 years. The Clatsop County. “A lot of our motivation Speaker, and Pastor. Dr. Maiden is a mission of The Oregon Teen Pregnancy comes from the Oregon Healthy Teens 25-year addiction specialist, having earned Task Force Board, the organization respon- survey,” says Payton. “This is a survey his doctorate in Addictive Systems. He will sible for planning the ASC is focused on, taken in Clatsop County high schools; so it be speaking on how to connect with youth “facilitating communication and aware- is literally a direct snapshot of what’s hap- in order to have positive, healthy conver- ness about healthy adolescent sexuality.” pening in our high schools. Our numbers sations about sexuality. He will also help The target audience for the conference for sexual behavior and sexual assaults are listeners comprehend the neurobiology had always been adult leaders working higher than the state averages for grades and modern breakthroughs in recovery of with, or around, teenagers. This includes 8 and 11.” This information led all attend- sexual obsession, which offers a founda- educators, administrators, parents, clergy, ees of the meeting to a similar viewpoint. tion of hope for professionals, leaders, and healthcare workers, counselors, and social “We really found common ground in real- clinicians. Also included in his presenta- May 1-24, 2015 workers. Selected teenagers under the izing that our goal is that we want healthy tion will be information on sex addiction, Tickets $20 or $15 age of 18 had been allowed to attend the teens in our communities,” says Payton. treatment, assessment options, and porn Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. conference under strict guidelines that “We have the sheriff’s stamp of approval, blocking software. All Sunday shows begin at 3:00 p.m. they obtained a parental signature and and everyone else’s, so we’re in a really Coalition member, Andrea Mazza- Talkback — Thursday, May 14 th attended only under the supervision of an good place, we’re looking forward.” rella, is happy to have Dr. Maiden on the adult chaperone. Although the mission As a result of the meeting, and the schedule as key-note speaker, “It’s nice to Sponsored by Becker Capital Management of The Oregon Teen Pregnancy Task Force open-minded nature of those coordinating see someone like him coming in with both Board remains strong, several factors the conference, the topics being ad- backgrounds. He’s a pastor, and he has Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR contributed to the cancellation of the 2015 dressed at the Adolescent Mind and Body these beliefs, but he also believes that be-

May15 hipfishmonthly.com 8 ing really rigid about sexuality can cause damage.” concerned community member, come support the Mazzarella has been active in organizing the upcom- efforts of the Coalition in creating healthy dialogue It’s Election Time Again (Wake Me When It’s Over) ing seminar and believes that open communication with the goal of fostering positive choices in the Special Service District Elections is imperative to helping teens make healthy choices, young minds of our local teens. “People are really uncomfortable with the words The Adolescent Mind and Body Seminar is a free May 19 in Clatsop County By Bob Goldberg sexuality and teenagers in the same room. So, if we conference that will be held at Clatsop Community onsidering all the hoopla sur- (so that all positions on the port commis- could just get parents and teachers and community College, on Friday, May 8th from 6pm – 8:30pm Crounding the Port of Astoria, Clatsop sion would be up for election), and allow the members educated and give them some tools on in Columbia Hall 219, and Saturday, May 9th with Community College, the bus system, and the governor to appoint replacements instead of how they can talk to their kids and students, then workshops beginning at 10am and continuing on un- various school districts in Clatsop County, the sitting commissioners (as is the case cur- that’s a step in the right direction.” To respond to til around 4pm. All workshops on May 9th will take you’d think that the upcoming special district rently). Current plans are to put the petition this need for quality, evidence-based education, the place on the third floor of Towler Hall. There will elections, ending May 19, would be a hot to the voters in September of this year. You coalition has invited prominent members of Clatsop be a break from 12pm- 1pm, and light refreshments topic at the water cooler, in the bars and on can get more information about this proposal County to serve at the seminar as panelists. Mem- will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged the street. But take a look at those ballots at the group’s website at keepportcontrollo- bers of the panel are: Brian Mahoney from Clatsop as space is limited, to reserve a space pre-register (mailed out April 29, so you should have one cal.com. County Public Health, Liz Covey, Child and Ado- online at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/TBK8VBW . by now), if you haven’t already, and you’ll see Remember Jeff Hazen? The incumbent, lescent Therapist, Ron Brown, Assistant DA, Drew Detailed information about the conference can also that there aren’t a lot of choices for the above he was defeated by Scott Lee in a hotly Herzig of the Lower Columbia Diversity Project, and be found at the Harbor’s website, www.harbornw. boards and commissions, or any of the other contested race for county commissioner five years ago. In September 2014, Hazen was ap- other local community members. Three questions org, or on the Facebook event page, at www.face- special service district races (including health, fire, sewer, water, recreation and law enforce- pointed the executive director of the Sunset regarding the importance of teenage health and book.com/events/443758122458544. ment) that are on the ballot in the county. Empire Transportation District by its board sexual education will be presented to the panelists Special districts are financed through property of directors, which will remain largely the in order to foster open dialogue and obtain valuable taxes, fees for services, or a combination of same after this election. In early 2014, he was information based on each panelist’s experience and both. Most special districts are directed by a appointed to the board of the Clatsop Care profession. governing body elected by the voters within Center Health District, and is now running to “We’re at a new space where we can feel empow- the district’s geographic boundaries. keep the seat. Janet Miltenberger is challeng- ered about our sexuality because sexuality isn’t like In countywide races – for the Port of Asto- ing Hazen in one of the very few contested drugs or alcohol, everyone is a sexual being,” says ria, the Sunset Empire Transportation District races on the ballot. Payton. “We can do certain things about drugs and and Clatsop Community College – there Murray Stanley has a challenger for Posi- alcohol; we can have those conversations, but to not are no contested races, though the Clatsop tion 1 on the Wickiup Water District board, have those conversations about sexuality is silly.” County Democrats, according to their chair- but when contacted to see what the situation This is why the Coalition has been hard at work man, Larry Taylor, attempted to recruit some was, Stanley was unaware that a challenger preparing the upcoming seminar with the intention challengers. When contacted about their had entered the race. “I have been on the to educate and offer resources to those who hold a efforts to recruit candidates for the special board for five years and wanted badly to give district election, Blair Bobier of the Pacific it up but it would have put even a bigger position of authority in the lives of teenagers here in Green Party said, “More Greens should run burden on the remaining three,” said Stanley. Clatsop County. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, in non-partisan, local elections. It can cost Another position in that district also has two counselor, doctor, nurse, social worker, or just a almost nothing to run and there’s a decent candidates, making it the only special district chance of winning. Once you’re in office it’s in the county with more than one challenged Conference Schedule a great way to learn about governing and race in this election. Oregon Health Teens Survey The conference will open on May 8th from 6:00- serving your community – not to mention an Rounding out the contested races are one (not all Clatsop County youth participated in this 8:30pm in Columbia Hall 219. It begins with a panel opportunity to put Green values to work.” All each in the Astoria and Warrenton school study) discussion with the follwing participants: Brian Mahoney races are non-partisan, but political parties districts. In Astoria, Jan Horning, former • Have you ever been physically forced to have from Clatsop County Public Health, Liz Covey a child and often recruit their members to serve in these administrative assistant at the middle school, sexual intercourse when you did not want to? adolescent therapist, Drew Herzig of the Lower Colum- important positions. is once again running, this time against Jenna Clatsop county 11th graders ranked 4.4% higher bia Diversity Project along with other local community At the Port, the three candidates running Rickenbach, who was appointed in March. than state average at 9.9%. (county: 9.9 state:5.5) members. This will be followed by our keynote speaker, are Bill Hunsinger, Robert Mushen and John And in Warrenton, Dennis Warren will face • During your life, has any adult ever had Dr. Glen Maiden, a certified Sex Addiction Therapist-C, Raichl. Mushen and Raichl were appointed off against incumbent Joe Talamantez, who sexual contact with you? Clatsop county 11th author and international speaker on recovery. Glen will to fill out terms of port commissioners that was appointed last year. Interestingly, no can- graders ranked 5.8% higher than the state aver- be speaking about how to connect with youth to have resigned last year. You might recognize these didate has filed for Position 3 on the Jewell age at 13.1% (county:13.1 state: 7.3) positive, healthy conversations about sexuality. He will names, since both were previously county School Board. • In Clatsop County, of those surveyed, 18.1% also cover how to comprehend the neurobiology and commissioners, unsuccessfully attempting Several fire districts will be appointing said they felt they had no one to protect them. modern breakthroughs in recovery of sexual obsession, to take their appointments to the voters. board members or going without, with the The state average is 18.1%. which offers a foundation of hope for professionals, Interestingly, Mushen and Raichl are LNG sup- Olney-Willuski district winning the prize for • In Clatsop County, of those surveyed, 13.6% leaders, and clinicians. He will touch upon sex addiction, porters, whereas Hunsinger was originally re- no candidates for any of the three positions of 8th graders have had sexual intercourse. That treatment and assessment options, as well as porn block- cruited for his stance opposing the proposed up for election. And the county rural law en- is 2.9% higher than the state average. Of 11th ing software. LNG terminal in Warrenton, subleased now to forcement district has a blank slate for three graders 58.4% have had sexual intercourse, which Oregon LNG through the Port. positions on its board. On May 9th all workshops will take place on the third is 13.2% higher than the state average. In the leadup to the upcoming elections, There’s still time to write in your (qualified) floor of Towler Hall from 10am to 4pm, with a break from two proposals have been bandied about to candidate of choice for any race that has no Student Wellness Survey 12pm- 1pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Work- change the way port commissioners in Clat- candidates (or of course for any race). There’s shop speakers and topics include: • In the 2013-2014 school year Clatsop County sop County are chosen. One proposal would a good chance they’ll get the bow. For 84% of 11th graders receive harassment or bully- have the mayors of the major cities in the more information about the election and the •10:00am Dr. Greco and Meredith Payton - Abstinence ing within a given 30 day period. county pick the commissioners. This proposal candidate slate, see Clatsop County’s elec- and Sex education within school • In the 2013-2014 school year Clatsop County seems stalled, after opposition arose due tions page on their website at http://www. •11:00am The Harbor - A workshop on current trends co.clatsop.or.us/clerk/page/may-19-2015-spe- 88.7% of eighth graders were bullied in a given to the indirect election methods. The other in dating and sexual coercion. They will cover their cur- cial-district-election. 30 day period for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or proposal has gotten more traction lately, and riculum which educates youth about safe dating and would elect port commissioners by sub-dis- Note: the situation is about the same in transgender. In the same survey 95% (above state creating healthy relationships trict, similar to the election of county commis- Tillamook County, with the exception of two average) of eleventh graders said that they bullied •1:00pm Romy Carver - Learn the basics of safety and sioners. A group calling itself the Committee challenged races for the Port of Nehalem for the same reasons. The Harbor privacy for teens using technology, including cell phones, for Democratic Change at the Port of Astoria board. Get more information at http://www. email, internet, and social media. Gain resources to help has started circulating a petition that would co.tillamook.or.us/gov/Clerk/Elections%20 • Since April 2014 31 teens have come into The teens navigate the cyber world in a healthy and safe way! implement the sub-district voting along the 2015/2015May19ElectionResults.htm. Harbor to seek help in dealing with sexual assault. • 2:00-4:00pm- Presenters from GLSEN and PFLAG same geographic boundaries as the county • In Clatsop County 11th graders experience Ballots mailed April 30 and the last day to will discuss gender identity, gender expression, sexual commission sub-districts, end the terms of sexual assault twice as much as the state average. return the ballots is May 14. Election day all currently serving port commissioners by orientation, and gain understanding how to creating a is formally May 19th. safe school climate for LGBTQ students. the next special district election in May 2017

9 May15 hipfishmonthly.com State Appeals Board Agrees With Clatsop County’s Decision That An Lng Pipeline Would Threaten Public Safety, Harm Salmon Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals upholds Clatsop County’s decision denying gas pipeline for proposed Columbia River liquefied natural gas terminal

April 29, 2015 (Salem, OR) — A state appeals ers were biased, but the Oregon Court of Appeals board agreed with Clatsop County’s decision that a rejected that argument. liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline would threaten The Oregon LNG company proposes building an public safety and improperly harm protected rivers LNG terminal in Warrenton, Oregon, and exporting and farmland. Today the Oregon Land Use Board North American natural gas to overseas markets. of Appeals (LUBA) ruled in favor of Clatsop County, Among the project’s many impacts, the company upholding the County’s decision to deny a key proposes dredging a massive hole that spans 135 permit for the Oregon LNG pipeline. Without the acres of the Columbia River in Youngs Bay—roughly critical land use permit, the proposed LNG pipeline the size of 102 football fields—for a turning basin to cannot be built, as state law prohibits the LNG com- accommodate LNG tankers that would dock at the pany from securing state environmental permits or terminal. This area is the heart of what has histori- certifications without county land use permits. cally been the most popular sport and commercial “We are thrilled that LUBA chose to respect our salmon fishing area on the Columbia River. Oregon county’s decision to deny Oregon LNG’s proposed LNG’s dredging alone would destroy critical habitat natural gas export pipeline,” said Laurie Caplan, for twelve stocks of endangered and threatened Rally to Protect Our Home an Astoria resident and local activist representing salmon and steelhead. The project also requires Columbia Pacific Common Sense. taking private property using eminent domain to Tuesday, May 26th 11:30 am In today’s decision, LUBA ruled that Clatsop build the gas pipeline from the U.S.-Canada border County properly decided that the LNG pipeline to Warrenton. violates local laws designed to protect public safety Today’s decision is the latest setback for the Capital Steps, Salem, OR and salmon. The County found that the pipeline struggling LNG company. In August 2014, Oregon operates with pressurized flammable and explosive LNG filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of gases that present a well-documented safety risk Engineers over a property dispute. The Army Corps to nearby residential uses. The County also found claims that it owns permanent rights to use the site that Oregon LNG’s plans to bore the pipeline under of the proposed LNG terminal. If a federal court salmon-bearing rivers violated the requirement to upholds the Army Corps’ property right, Oregon regonians are preparing for big action require a 95’ swath clear cut through public and “protect” the Columbia River estuary, an area at the LNG cannot build the terminal. this May to protect our home from what private land an old growth forests. The pipeline O center of regional and national efforts to recover Currently, there are two proposals to locate LNG would be the largest fossil fuel export project on will also cross under hundreds of rivers and endangered salmon. facilities on the Oregon Coast and the Colum- the west coast. With two LNG export proposals in streams and through several watersheds. “Today’s decision marks a significant turning bia River, coupled with associated proposals to Oregon, the time for statewide unity and action With Federal and state agencies currently re- point for LNG on the Columbia River,” stated Brett construct hundreds of miles of new natural gas is NOW! We need you to speak out in Salem on viewing permits for this project, the time to dem- VandenHeuvel, Executive Director for nonprofit pipelines throughout Oregon and Washington. May 26th to ask Governor Kate Brown to help onstrate widespread opposition to these projects organization Columbia Riverkeeper. “The people of About Columbia Riverkeeper Columbia River- defend our state from LNG. LNG, Liquefied is now. You can help by engaging in peaceful Clatsop County want clean water, safe communities, keeper’s mission is to protect and restore the water Natural Gas, is super cooled methane gas that action in Salem to stop these projects before and strong salmon runs. LNG development would quality of the Columbia River and all life connected requires massive amounts of energy and fresh- they start! Join us on the capitol steps in Salem take us in the wrong direction.” to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. water to produce. Canadian energy companies on Tuesday May 26th at 11:30 am for a rally and LUBA’s decision comes after years of legal wran- Representing over 8,000 members and supporters, have been working for years on two proposals for march. Hear from tribal leaders, impacted land gling by the LNG company. In October 2013, the Columbia Riverkeeper works to restore a Colum- massive fracked gas pipelines and LNG export owners and a key note speech from Waterkeeper Clatsop County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 bia River where people can safely eat the fish they terminals in northern and southern Oregon. Alliance President Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. to reject the Oregon LNG pipeline. The County catch, and where children can swim without fear of Exporting North American natural gas to overseas Commissioners concluded that Oregon LNG’s toxic exposure. The organization is a member of markets comes at a steep price for consumers, Time to go to Salem!! proposed 41-mile long, high-pressure gas pipeline Waterkeeper Alliance, the world’s fastest growing jobs and Oregon’s climate. Travel with the esturay activists and join the violated the county’s land use laws on dozens of environmental movement, uniting more than 200 rest of the state to tell Governor Brown we need Gas companies stand to gain billions in profit, grounds. Oregon LNG claimed the Commission- Waterkeeper organizations worldwide. For more her to support our local land use laws. We need leaving Oregon to suffer the consequences: information go to columbiariverkeeper.org. her to stand up for us against multi-national Climate: Fugitive methane emissions from the companies who care nothing about our safety, pipeline and emissions from power plants used to our rights, our river. power the terminals would make these projects the largest source of climate changing Co2 po- Columbia Pacific Common Sense tent at trapping heat in the atmosphere than coal monthly meeting emission in the state. May 14 (one week earlier than usual) Property rights: Hundreds of homeowners, ranchers and farmers are threatened with the use Let’s fill the bus!! 3 Cups Coffee House, 279 W Marine Dr. of eminent domain for the pipeline right of way. Tuesday, May 26 6:00 potluck snacks and delicious coffee (THANKS to Columbia Coffee Roaster!) Increased energy costs at home: Exporting Columbia River Maritime Museum parking natural gas would cause domestic gas prices to 6:30 meeting lot compete on the world market, raising our gas * We will CELEBRATE the recent court victory Leaving at 7:30am, returning at 6:00pm prices by up to 50%. and PLAN the upcoming state-wide no LNG $10.00/ person (scholarships available) Safety: Oregon is overdue for major earth- rally in Salem!! This would be a fun meeting quake putting communities on the pipeline route Reserve your seat, contact Cheryl: to bring a new friend or neighbor who would and near the export terminals at serious risk. [email protected] or 503-458-6910 Public Lands and water ways: The pipeline will like to get involved.

May15 hipfishmonthly.com 10 6th Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering in Astoria the unofficial Tenor Guitar Capital of the World! May 28 - 31 Concerts • Workshops • Events •SCHEDULE• THURSDAY EVENTS SATURDAY EVENTS Meet n’ Greet @ Rogue Ale House Banquet Room at Saturday Workshops @ Pier 39 Rogue Alehouse the end of Pier 39 at 9am Workshops in “Chicago” tun- Conference Room 9:00am - 9:55am Prof Douglas Fraser - tenor guitar ing DBGE and ukulele tuning from 10am to 4pm.Jam arrangements for Historic Tin Pan Alley Songs session from 2pm until 5pm for those not attending 10:00am - 10:55am - Gerry Carthy - Irish songs workshops hosted by Howard Blumenthal.All acoustic workshop instruments welcomed! Free to the public, but a dona- 11:00am - 11:55am - Tim May - tenor guitar work tion of any kind would be greatly appreciated. shop 1:00pm - 1:55pm - Pat Mac Swyney & Steve Ramsey 10:00am -10:55am - Mark Josephs - ukulele arrange – Intro. to Balkan Music 101 ments of “Over the Rainbow”, “Only You” “Lion 2:00pm - 2:55pm - John Lawlor - John Lawlor style Sleeps Tonight” and more.. jazz tenor guitar workshop 11:00am - 11:55am - Erich Sylvester - ukulele work 9:00am - 2:30pm (lunch break from 1:00 - 2:30pm) shop teaching songs from the American Songbook Build Your Own Cigar Box Electric Guitar 2:00pm - 2:55pm - Carl Allen and Ben Serkin will be Build Your Own Cigar Box Electric Guitar What started six years ago, the brain- that features over twenty musicians and thirteen teaching a Chicago style 60’s folk music workshop This workshop will also be held on Saturday in the child of the late KMUN programmer Gordon workshops. 3:00pm - 3:55pm - Josh Reynolds and John August large banquet room from 9am till noon and continued “Gordo” Styler and tenor guitar enthusiast, my- Michael Ward, who wrote the book “Stan after lunch from 1pm until 2:30 pm. This is a separate self, Mark Josephs, has turned into a heartfelt Jones, The Singing Ranger-Ghost Riders in the Lee will be giving a “Nick Reynolds Chicago Tuning workshop and for $60 you build your own three string four day annual event which will start Thursday Sky” and Keeter Stuart, related to Stan Jones, electric cigar box instrument. Workshop is limited to May 28th at the 39th Street Pier Rogue Ale- will be on hand as the Tenor Guitar Foundation Workshop” 20 people. It takes place at the same time as the other house Banquet Room for a day of workshops inducts the late Stan Jones to this year’s Tenor Saturday workshops. We are sorry about that. It’s the and concerts and end Sunday evening May 31st Guitar Hall of Fame! Be prepared to sing Ghost Thursday Night Concert - Chicago Tuning / only way, time wise, we could offer these workshops. for a grande finale concert featuring world class Riders in the Sky at the end of the Thursday Ukulele Concert @ Pier 39 Banquet Room So there will be something for everyone. @ Pier 39 musicians at the Astor Street Opry Company night concert! Doors open at 6:45pm concert starts at 7:00pm Banquet Room Playhouse. We are fortunate in Astoria to have so many Carl Allen - Master of Ceremonies Friday morning, if you’re down by the Colum- wonderful, diverse, and unusual events land at Saturday Concert An Afternoon and Evening of 7:00 - 7:30pm - Carl Allen - bia around 11am, you can watch the Astoria Riv- our door. The Tenor Guitar Gathering is the only Tenor Guitars @ Pier 39 Banquet Room 7:30 - 8:00 pm - Mark Josephs erfront Trolley ride by full of musicians playing festival of tenor guitars in the world and it only Prof Douglas Fraser - Master of Ceremonies instruments, mostly tenor guitars, and singing. happens once year, and it happens right here in 8:00 - 8:30 pm - Jean Mann 3:00 - 3:30 pm - Mark Josephs Climb aboard and sing a long if you can find Astoria, the unofficial Tenor Guitar Capital of the 8:30 - 9.00 pm - Erich Sylvester 3:30 - 4:00 pm - Jean Mann space. Then at noon the Bridgewater Bistro is World! This is a great opportunity to show these 9.00 - 9:30 pm - Keeter Stuart & Michael Ward 4:30 - 5:00pm - Gerry Carthy hosting their annual tenor guitar luncheon with musicians and workshop teachers from Nash- 9:30 - 10:30 pm - Josh Reynolds and John August 5:00 - 5:30 pm - John Lawlor live music. You need to RSVP with the Bridge- ville, Philadelphia, Seattle, Portland, Canada, 5:30 - 7:00pm - DINNER BREAK Lee. water if you plan to go. After lunch, If you keep Los Angeles, Fresno, New York and New Mexico 7:00 - 7:30pm - Prof Douglas Fraser your radio tuned to our local station KMUN how much our community appreciates the great . 7:30 - 8:00 pm - Pat Mac Swyney & Steve Ramsey 91.9 fm, and you should because it’s such a distances they have traveled, by supporting FRIDAY EVENTS 8:00 - 8:30 pm - EZ Marc great station, you’ll hear tenor guitars play live them with our attendance. 12:00 - 1:30pm Tenor Guitar Luncheon @ The 8:30 - 9:15 pm - Tim May 9:15 - 9:30 pm - Grand from 3pm to 4pm on Arts Live and Local. And if There is much going on this year at the 6th Finale you’ve ever wanted to get a “back stage pass” Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering and, since ven- Bridgewater Bistro 20 Basin Street Music provided by to meet performers up close and personal, you ues are small and intimate, best to get all details John Lawlor, one of the finest jazz tenor guitar players SUNDAY EVENTS can on Friday night when the RiverSea Gallery and purchase tickets to events by visiting www. Sunday Workshops: in the world. Seating is limited. Please RSVP for this opens it’s doors (but you do need a ticket) to TenorGuitarFoundation.org Workshops on Sunday @ Pier 39 Small Confer- a very special evening of tenor guitar players event by calling 503-325-6777 ence Room. 10:00am - 10:55am - Tim May’s Mandolin who’ve traveled from all parts of the country to - Mark Josephs Seating is upstairs. Order from the menu. (A 20% Workshop be in Astoria for this year’s amazing gathering 11:00am - 11:55am - Mark Josephs - tenor guitar gratuity will be added to your bill automatically). triads and classic rock workshop 12:00 - 12:55pm - EZ Remember, there is no sales tax in Oregon, so none will Marc - Honky Tonk songs taught for GDAE tuning be added to your bill. (CGDA players welcomed!) Grammy- 3:00pm to 4:00pm - Tune in to “Arts Live and Lo- Astoria Sunday Market on 12th Street from 10am nominated until 3pm with Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons. cal” on Coast Radio KMUN 91.9 Astoria to hear Carol multi-string player Sunday Night Concert - @ Astor Street Opry Tim May Newman talking with tenor guitarists! Company Playhouse 129 W Bond Street. Doors Open will lead Backstage Pass @ The at 5:45pm and concert starts at 6:00pm and goes until workshops. Friday Night Concert - 8:00pm. Solo Mandolin X2 – Evan Marshall and Brian RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial Street. Doors open Oberlin - Two solo mandolinists, each performing their at 6:45pm music starts at 7:00pm unique solo sets that include classical, bluegrass, swing, 7:00 - 9:00pm - Backstage Pass - meet this year’s art- jazz, western Swing, and original music. As an encore ists in a small, intimate setting, buy autographed CD’s, performance, the two join forces and play spellbinding arrangements for two mandolins. The duo will release hear music - wine, beverages, finger foods included!!! their first album together in November, 2015. TGG Fav Jean Mann returns to perform Your participation helps fund the Tenor Guitar Founda- For details and tickets visit TenorGuitarFoundation.org tion, An Oregon non-profit.

11 May15 hipfishmonthly.com The End of Eve: A Memoir Gurl Stuff Ariel Gore at the Hoffman Center KAREN KAUFMAN May 16 Recording Artist Summer Osborne riel Gore will read from her book The End w/SarahMCracken L.Ac. • Ph.D. Aof Eve: A Memoir at the Hoffman Center at 7pm on Saturday, May 16. The End of Eve won the Rainbow Award 2014 for Best Lesbian Book and The PAC May 13 the 2014 New Mexico Arizona Book Award in the ward-winning singer-songwriter Summer Osborne, along with acoustic Acupuncture GLBT Category. Aartist Sarah McCracken, present their Left Coast Tour of Epic – Mind Blowing – Ariel Gore Awesomeness Concert, Wednesday, May 13, 7:00pm, at the CCC Performing Arts is the found- Center, 16th & Franklin, Astoria. Suggested donation at the door is $8 - $15. &Traditional ing editor/ Osborne has entertained audiences throughout the U.S. and Canada with her publisher of melodic and lyrically potent genre-jumping performances. Her eighth album, As Hip Mama, I Am, was released in June 2013 Chinese Medicine an Alternative to rave reviews and has been Press Award- hailed as her best. She masterfully •Musculoskeletal/pain and strain winning publi- amalgamates the human condition, cation covering spirituality, truth, love and healing. •Headaches/Allergies the culture Osborne’s kaleidoscope of music is •Gynecological Issues and politics of infused with her charismatic stage motherhood. presence and naturally humorous •Stress/emotional Issues Through her personality. Always leaving the audi- work on Hip ence wanting more. 503.298.8815 Mama, Gore is She is currently on tour promot- [email protected] widely credited ing As I Am in communities across with launching Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, maternal femi- California and Vancouver, B.C. and at Astoria Chiropractic nism and the including the only Oregon stop in 2935 Marine Dr., Suite B contemporary mothers’ movement. “It’s the quality Astoria. Have a Healthy, Happy of the writing that sets Hip Mama apart,” The New Summer Osborne first graced the Yorker noted (May, 2000). stage at the tender age of four, but has been performing her original tunes for fans & Prosperous 2015. “By turns tender and heartbreaking, Gore’s book since 2005. During that time, lyrics and melodies have been continuously flow- Year of the Ram is a brave, thoroughly authentic journey to the ing through her, resulting in eight albums and dynamic evolution as a songwriter. center of the human heart. Wickedly sharp reading Osborne and her manager/wife, Lori, are currently on tour promoting “As I Am”. filled to bursting with compassion, rage, pain and When they’re not busy being road warriors, they can be found on their family farm wit.”—Kirkus Review. in Vandalia, IL. Cultural commentator Since deciding to focus on her musical career Susie Bright has called her (performing and writing) full time in 2009, Summer “One of the best feminist has remained on tour, doing shows at venues and writers of our times— per- festivals far and wide. Summer played at National haps the most eloquent and Women’s Music Festival in 2012 and 2014, and sensitive.” SXSW in 2012 and 2013 and Pridefests all over In 2000, Working Woman the Mid-West US & Canada. And she has shared magazine named Gore one the stage with artists such as Holly Near, The of “20 Under 30” influential Indigo Girls, Tret Fure, Melissa Ferrick, Melanie Enjoy the serenity of our women in America. DeMore, Suzanne Westenhoefer, God-Des and gardens, wooded paths, sauna, Her lyrical memoir, Atlas She, Crystal Waters, and many more. yurt and bhuddas . . . of the Human Heart, which The concert will be a community celebration of . . . in Nahcotta, Washington on Sandridge Road, recounts Gore’s teenage diversity and inclusion. Co-Sponsors are the CCC just south of Bay Avenue travels, was a 2004 finalist for Lives in Transition Program, Women’s Studies Program, IOU Committee, The Heal- overlooking willapa bay the Oregon Book Award. Her anthology Portland ing Circle/VOCA Camp, Lower Columbia Diversity Project, KMUN Women’s Music Queer: Tales of the Rose City won the LAMBDA Program, The Harbor/Q Center. Summer’s music represents a bold, sometimes “women have been central to the environ- mental movement and our understanding of Literary Award in 2010. profound, and energized dialogue about acceptance, compassion, inclusion, and ecology since its earliest stirrings and fragile Gore’s other books include Bluebird: Women following our passion. beginnings in the 19th century” and the New Psychology of Happiness; How to Summer Osborne’s only goal: to change the world by changing people’s minds Excerpted from “Rachel Carson and Her Sisters” by Robert K. Musil Become a Famous Writer Before You’re Dead; The about themselves… she needs LOVE, MUSIC, and YOU. Traveling Death and Resurrection Show; and The Hip Mama’s Survival Guide. She lives in Oakland, CA. She has taught at The Attic Institute in Portland, Oregon, at the University of New Mexico in Albu- querque, and at the Institute for American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. She currently teaches online at Ariel Gore’s School for Wayward Writers. Following Gore’s reading and Q&A, the popular Open Mic features up to nine local writers reading 5 minutes of their original work. The suggested (not required) theme for the evening’s Open Mic is “mother.” Admission for the evening is $7. The Manzanita Writers’ Series at the Hoffman Center (across from Manzanita Library at 594 Laneda Avenue.) FMI: hoffmanblog.or/or contact Vera Wildauer, vwildau- www.mobydickhotel.com [email protected] 360-665-4543 or 1-800-673-6145 May15 hipfishmonthly.com 12 Gurl Stuff By Cathy Nist Slow Flowers the art of kathleen barber Erika’s Fresh Flowers: Farm to Vase Floral Design for the North Coast

rika’s Fresh Flowers is owned by Kathleen Barber, who carbon footprint of a floral Ehandles every aspect of her floral business, from seed to bou- industry that relies on imports, quet. “I am a flower farmer who is very passionate about growing many consumers are becom- flowers. I grow several varieties all year long and I cut them and ing concerned that flowers are use them in my designs and sell flowers.” produced in countries that do Barber specializes in artistically unique floral arrangements that not employ fair labor practices follow the seasons. Her design aesthetic enables her to produce and that they may be treated beautiful custom pieces that often incorporate unusual flowers, with preservatives and pesti- greenery, and natural objects. cides prior to shipment. A deep love for flowers runs in the family. “50 years ago, my Debra Prinzing, a Seattle- Mother started a flower stand [formerly located across the street based outdoor living expert from Kampers West in Warrenton]. Every summer, she grew and who created Slow Flowers, sold flowers”, reminisced Barber. “I’ve had a passion for flowers an online directory of florists all my life, I had a garden when I was a child and got to grow all who grow and/or use flowers sorts of things.” grown in the US, defines Slow This passion has carried on to the next generation. At 14, Bar- Flowers as being “about the ber’s daughter Erika started making bouquets and selling them at artisanal, anti-mass-market the flower stand after her Grandmother retired from the business. approach to celebrations, fes- Soon, a local florist offered to buy flowers directly from Erika. Dur- tivities and floral gifts of love. ing one delivery, the florist made a check out to “Erika’s Flowers,” I value my local sources. If not The name stuck. clipped from my own shrubs When Erika left home for college, Kathleen made a career or cutting garden, I want to change from a 9 to 5 job as an Office/Operations Manager to know where the flowers and foliage, as well as flowers that one might normally expect to see flower farmer and floral designer. Since 2005, she has operated greenery were grown, and who grew them.” She also advocates in a spring assemblage. “That’s the great thing about growing Erika’s Fresh Flowers from her home and farm, situated on a nar- using what is seasonally available, stating that: “my blooms, buds, your own, I can put anything I want in an arrangement.“ row plot of land near Ocean View Cemetery in Warrenton. The leaves and vines are definitely in season; not, grown and brought Barber uses her considerable inherent design skills in the business has no brick and mortar storefront; Kathleen creates her in from elsewhere. Some people call it the field-to-vase phenom- fabrication of works of floral art. She considers color, shape, arrangements in a design studio onsite. enon. It’s exciting to see that flowers are catching up with where texture, and form when creating her one-of-a-kind arrangements. Barber said, “it’s very hard work and you have to like working food has gone [in 20 years].” Upon talking to her and viewing her work, it is clear that the mind behind Erika’s Fresh Flowers is the mind of an artist. Erica’s Fresh Flower’s offers CSA subscrip- tions. Bouquets will be delivered to your home or business on a monthly, biweekly, or weekly basis. Any occa- sion bouquets start at $25. Barber also creates floral and succulent jewelry, wreaths, and flower crowns as well as everyday floral design, wedding flowers, and Flowers Crowns Succulent Jewelry custom arrangements in the rain and be cold, or be hot. But the overall product is gor- Kathleen Barber echoes this philosophy in her business, using for special events. Order online at erikasfreshflowers.com or call geous flowers that you get to work with”. products from her farm, supplemented by flowers sourced form a 503-791-0538, or email [email protected] The business has grown steadily since its inception. “At first, network of similarly–minded local growers. Her flowers, greenery, Erika’s Fresh Flowers delivers to Astoria, Warrenton/Hammond, I was the only one I knew doing this kind of floral business, but and herbs are grown year round with environmentally sustainable Gearhart, Seaside, and Cannon Beach. later, I was able to catch the wave of the Slow Flower movement, practices, using beneficial insects and a small flock of heirloom Bouquets are available periodically at the Astoria Co-op and at a growing trend in the floral industry.“ Ancona ducks for pest control. A heavy reliance on organic com- Three Cups Coffee House in Astoria, as well as at a flower stand The Slow Flower movement, following in the footsteps of the post allows Barber to take a pass on chemical fertilizers. “Often, I located at the intersection of Delaura Beach Lane and Moore Slow Food movement, was instigated by an increase in consumer plant directly into turbo-grow [composted cow manure].” Road in Warrenton. demand for locally grown flowers. The US Department of Agri- “I use flowers that you’re not going to find in most traditional For a regular dose of floral eye candy, and updates on where and culture estimates that as much as 80% of the flowers sold in the arrangements”, said Barber of her design sense. Indeed, a stun- when bouquets are available for purchase, follow Barber’s post- US are imported. Most are flown to Miami from South America ning arrangement she created for Hipfish incorporated clematis ings at instagram.com/erikasfreshflowers/ or Erika’s Fresh Flowers and are then trucked countrywide. In addition to questioning the and wisteria flowers, artichoke, kale, raspberry, and dusty miller on Facebook.

13 May15 hipfishmonthly.com HiiH Barn Studio art on Wanted! and Showroom Patient Services Coordinator Features Jewelry and Wood (aka “Office Guru”) HiiH Barn Studio and Showroom Our Ideal Candidate will have: resting gracefully atop a valley view • Exceptional customer service skills in Lewis & Clark, makes paper, and • Computer, Office, & Medical Billing experience paper sculpted into the most beautific • Flexible, upbeat attitude w/ self-motivation creations that light up your world. The • Willingness to learn/grow & be a key team player showroom also makes way for featur- • Experience with PR &/or event planning ing guest artists, and this month two • Interest in wellness & natural health care artists from the Tokeland enclave grace the barn. Metal smith jeweler Judith • Outstanding organizational abilities Altruda, and wood artist Jeffro Uitto. 30 - 35 hrs/wk - M,T,Th. Long-term! Add’l hrs. to fit your schedule; occasional evening/weekend events. Located in Wheeler. $12-18/hr DOE Uitto and Altruda, in addition to prolific works in driftwood sculpture, and etched gold, silver, copper and bronze bracelets, rings, and To apply, e-mail resume with statement of interest to: [email protected] amulets, also create pieces together. Visit the work on Friday, May 15 from 5-8pm. Questions: 503-368-WELL (9355) In addition HiiH holds a basic paper making class on May 16, 3-5pm. You can expect to make between 3-5 sheets. The sheets are 12” x 20.” The cost is $35. To register, email: [email protected]. A third option, HiiH monthly open studio, the Sunday following 2nd Sat. Art Walk, May 10, 11-1pm, at 89120 Lewis and Clark Road.

Manzanita Photographers Present “On the Road” Manzanita artists Peggy Biskar and Gary Seelig will recall and present their experiences “on the road” with an exhibition of photographs at the North County Recreation District Gallery in Nehalem. The show will open Saturday, May 9, with an artists’ reception in the gallery from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited. The exhibition will remain up through Sunday, Jun. 28. “When it came time to put together a show on this theme, I really wanted to create a photographic road map of Highway 53 in our Nehalem Valley,” said Biskar. “I’m a native Oregonian and 53 is the perfect rural Oregon road. You get to see what goes on behind the scenes,” she added. “It has farms, hills, forest and sky. All the roads I’ve taken have brought me here to this blessed place.” “By mining 30-year-old photographs, and creating new ones, I assembled these images to recreate my feelings of being on the road,” said Seelig. “To me, the process feels like heading out on a trip with a simple map, little money, a backpack, and a great sense of openness and wonder,” he added. “That’s why I do it.”

Gary Seelig

Meet Astoria Visual Arts Artist (AVA) In Be who you are. Residence • 2nd Saturday Art Walk Sarah Hendrickson is the inaugural AVA Artist in Love who you are. Residence, of whom chosen by a panel from many applicants, was entitled to a 3-month studio space in Dance! downtown Astoria. The AIR has one requirement, to hold an open studio at the end of the residency term. The public is invited to the studio the next May, 2nd at Valhalla Saturday Art Walk, 5-9pm, at 1170 Commercial in Astoria. 4 Days A Week Artist/painter Hendrickson surprised panel mem- bers as much as she surprised herself when gifted the Mon 7-8pm studio space and says in her artist statement, “I’m Tue 7-8pm doing something in the studio space that I’ve wanted to do for years, but the whole idea was intimidating, Thur 7-8pm so I never saw myself doing it anytime soon. With the residency though, I’ve finally got the square footage Sat 8-9am and resources to go for it. I almost don’t want to say First Class Free! what it is because it seems to be running away with me in directions I didn’t expect, so I don’t know what it will Sarah Hendrickson weaves her magic carpet $5, drop-in actually come out like, but I’m literally weaving a magic carpet.

$35 10-punch card Hopla Josie PHOTO: *Gym membership not required* In addition Hendrickson built the 8’ x 8’ tapestry loom from scratch. But, you’ll have to visit the studio to see just what this magic carpet is. In regards to the residency she says, “I can’t say enough about how thankful and blown away I am by 2793 Hwy 101, Seaside, OR Like us on Facebook! everyone’s generosity. I’m meeting all kinds of wonderful people, and have about a thousand new ideas, and have never felt Erin 503.470.0028 www.facebook.com/valhallazunba so encouraged to do what I do. I’m in heaven working up there, and this town has never felt more like home.” [email protected] nov14 hipfishmonthly.com 14 The Shoalwater Bay Carving Apprentice program, spearheaded by Earl Davis art on BOOK LAUNCH: Jim Dott Glossary of Memory Veridgris . . . wu wei . . . xenophilia, yaw and zero - an uncommon ABC By Florence Sage

KALA welcomes Jim Dott, in an people who study deep into a subject event to launch his new poetry chapbook, for love alone, not for pay, like poets. Bookish and observant, they thus A Glossary of Memory, on Friday May 8, made use of the father’s career at sea

7:30pm at KALA. to answer this: What do I love about Urell Dinah Photo: A passion for sailing ships since he first read life? The ‘list’ poem “Xenophilia” the draw to understand who your parents really afternoons while he read the paper, treading Treasure Island, history books on the age of sail, (“an attraction to foreign peoples, cultures, were, nearly irresistible, a wide-spread theme in on furrows in work boots evenings in his fruit wondering what it took for a captain to hang on customs”) sums it up. What they love is who literature and, if we’re paying attention, also in orchards, and playing his violin sweetly in the to his sails as steam power took over, a taste for they are. Father: “On his many journeys he had personal life. hallways when we kids wouldn’t sleep. delicious obscure words, the American Heritage come to love:/ the Tao te Ching, the odysseys of Though she appears Brainy, eclectic, something of memoir, narra- Dictionary and its word origins – and, inevitably, Ram,/ Ulysses, in third person, the set tive, lyric, loaded with words enjoyable in the the poet had himself a set of poems. Jonah, Job, of poems aptly called A mouth, and with references to traditions and lan- Chapbooks are short collections, usually con- Quixote and the ORT Glossary of Memory is guage and lore for the mind to work on, rightly nected by a theme. The 26 poems in Glossary, Monkey King,/ a daughter’s search for leaving questions unanswered, these poems one per letter in the alphabet, each elaborate in the voyages Archaic, from Dutch, understanding the father have some density. It may take several readings poetic lines on a single word meaningful to the of Cook and scraps, what is left over, not eaten (how he spent his time, to mine them. characters in the poems. From this uncommon Darwin,/ tales of what excited him, his But let Jim Dott get you started on Friday ABC arise the fictional profiles of a father and the sea, botani- concerns, skills, stories, May 8 with his wry smile and in his own gentle daughter, the two characters who run through cal monographs, The food remaining on your plate wonderings). They are voice, tastefully amplified by the good KALA mic the poems: the father, captain of one of the tracts of geol- “Finish that ort,” her father would say, memories saved by his girl and soundman Les Kanekuni in the back, on the last commercial sailing ships, and his mother- ogy,/ fruits of He was the only person she knew in snatches and flashes, intimate stage where poets stand in the pink gel less daughter who necessarily stays close to Malaya, dragon, who ever used the word the way we do actually spotlight. His reading is hosted at the venue by him through long evenings of reading and jack,/ rambu- until she found it again remember; memories are Dinah Urell, and seats are ready for the many of philosophy, both “haunted by the absence” of tan, and even often like little poems: us who have appreciated hearing Jim’s voice, the mother. Each poem takes up a word: some durian,/ and in lower regions of crossword puzzles images of his ship, his sea his own travel stories and thoughtful poems for maritime – fathom, hinge, the sea monsters that beautiful and his work as a benign years. Kraken and Leviathan, rum, sexton – and others stranger who add an o and you have the Oort Cloud captain, his phrases and Dott has been co-host of Monday Mike for less fathomable, like Grace and zero. became his that stuff, ice and dust and stones, expressions, his advice. spoken word at the River Theater, co-producer Like any book glossary, the series is idea-driv- wife.” Daugh- beyond the final planets Here is one best bit, which of the poetry CD Read at the River, and now en; Dott has concepts to speak about, and works ter: “patinaed Dott has wisely pulled to reads regularly at the Last Tuesday poetry mic out two characters and a situation to carry them. coins, the ag- birthplace of comets left over from the back cover: “Loss at Port of Call. His poems have been in two In this “imagined memoir,” it is the father’s oc- rapha, roots of the formation of the solar system was like water,/ one could previous chapbooks, and in literary collections in cupation, character and philosophical mind that words,/ selkies, her father would have been fascinated by that sink and drown in it,/ one Rain, HIPFiSH, Stringtown, and The North Coast provide the setting, tone and questions in the merrows, mon- having seen Haley’s Comet twice like Clemens could rise to the surface Squid. poems. His work took him with his daughter to sters,/ creation named for Jan Oort, Dutch astronomer, and swim.” For this publication, Dott has chosen to use exotic places, and gave them time to read and myths, Genesis, It is something many his own press, Blind Slough Books, and the converse about big ideas. the Big Bang,/ finder of dark matter, of us might wish to do: nimble method of “printing on demand.” A This device allows the poet to muse on seafar- Polaris, the who used antennas left by the Nazis develop a glossary of Glossary of Memory is available from BSB at: ing myths, linguistics, scientific theories, and southern cross, to listen to stars. Dad. Will Dott do this [email protected]. much more in the realm of human interest, taking the auroras, the about his own father now? us from the simple dictionary definition of the rings of Saturn,/ She had never met him, “Hmmm,” he told me, article “a” to less used words at the trickier end and of course, $8 - Doors open 7pm “Yes, I might someday.” of the alphabet: veridgris, wu wei, xenophilia, astronomers.” her husband, the astronomer, By her remembrances, yaw and zero. We may all described him as tall and brilliant. Reading 7:30 we also know the daugh- Setting aside that they are the poet’s imagined hope to do this “Was it possible,” she wanted to ask Oort, The Book Signing & Sales ter: what is precious to characters, we can talk about these two as if they discovery of our- “to hear all the way back to the Big Bang her about her father, what Complimentary were real people. Like other lovers of wisdom, selves, retrace EVENING she has held onto from his father and daughter have a philosopher’s at- in a memoir the and the silence before that?” Pie & Ice Cream words. We can be known traction to things not yet known: “a thirst they arrow of our Fri. May 8 by the memories we keep. Featuring could not quench, no matter how much salty own time on earth, specify our own fascinations, It’s the way of knowing myself when I re- sea they drank.” The father claims “an active our own lists. KALA Blue Scorcher member my own father, a machinist in a steel rational life.” Both are in the venerable tradition There’s something still bigger that Dott has in mill, whistling to opera on the radio on Sunday 1017 Marine Drive Frite & Scoop of “amateurs” in the old and better meaning: this set of poems, if you take a step back. It is Astoria Cocktails

15 May15 hipfishmonthly.com GoingsOn: MAY‘15 day-by-day in the columbia pacific 5th Anthony Kearns Annual Ireland’ Foremost Tenor Tenor At The Liberty May 16

Guitar nthony Kearns, Ireland’s foremost tenor and a After winning Ireland’s Search for a Tenor Afounding member of the PBS super group The Irish in 1993, a national competition much like Tenors, will perform in concert at the historic Liberty America’s Got Talent, Kearns began train- Theater in Astoria on May 16. Tickets are available at ing with Ireland’s premier opera teacher, 503.325.5922 or at liberty-theater.org . Veronica Dunne, and went on to study Kearns is anxious to sing at the Liberty. “Theaters like in Wales and New York City. Joining the Gathering the Liberty are national treasures. Acoustics are generally newly formed trio, The Irish Tenors (Ireland’s quite good in the old houses and the Liberty restoration answer to The Three Tenors - Pavarotti, looks to be beautifully done. I’m looking forward to being Domingo, Carreras) proved a good career in Astoria.” move. Kearns and The Irish Tenors have Songs from Kearns’s recently released CD, With a Song performed in some of the worlds finest in My Heart, will be performed on May 16, along with Irish venues, touring annually since 1998. favorites, Broadway show tunes, and popular classics. “Our Yet Kearns always makes time to sing for program is a roller coaster of emotions: from laughter to charitable causes and organizations. “I’ve tears and back again.” been blessed,” he says, “I try to give back Anthony brings along a pianist, fellow Irishman Patrick through my singing as much as I can.” He Healy. “Patrick is the real deal,” said Kearns. “He’s not only often sings for Wounded Warriors, special a brilliant pianist, he’s the comedy relief of the program. needs and music education, and has performed countless When he regales the audience with tales of his 50 years in masses and fund raising events for victims and survivors of Dance Your Joy at AAMC the business, it will leave you laughing uproariously. He’s 9/11. This past September, Anthony accepted an ambassa- Argentine Tango CLASSES the Irish Victor Borge, and a real gentleman.” dorship with Wells of Life www.wellsoflife.org , an organiza- The AAMC welcomes new instructor Concerts Kearns hails from Ireland, where he is currently perform- tion dedicated to supplying clean water in Uganda. As a Estelle Olivares! Join Estelle every ing an opera at Dublin’s National Concert Hall. “I love op- result of his work, The Anthony Kearns 9/11 Memorial Well Friday to learn the beautiful art of Ar- era; getting up on a stage singing alongside highly trained was recently dedicated there. gentine Tango. AAMC also welcomes singers is challenging and exciting. But I love getting back “I hope you’ll come to the Liberty on May 16,” invited back Zumba instructor Nayelli Dalida! on the road singing my solo repertoire; we’re traveling Kearns, “You’ll enjoy it, I guarantee it!” Workshops troubadours, Paddy and I.” Monday 5:30-6:30pm Ballet with Trixie Gunn

Tuesday Dr. Denise Reed 9:00-10:00am Zumba Fitness with North Coast Chorale Nayelli Dalida Events Presents their 25th Anniversary 5:30-6:30pm Core Class/Strength Spring Concert Training with Trixie Gunn American Traditional & Folk Music 6:30-7:30pm Ballroom with Jen Miller with the Clatsop County Children’s Chorus 7:30-8:30pm West Coast Swing with CCC Performing Arts Center Jen Miller Saturday May 16, 7pm Wednesday 7:00-8:15pm Belly Dance with Jes- & Sunday May 17, 2pm $10 samyn Grace

The Chorale’s spring concert of American Traditional Thursday & Folk Music is a no miss! Hear standards such as Native 9:00-10:00am Zumba Toning with Astoria, Oregon American Prayer, Down by the Riverside, America the Beau- In keeping with American Traditional theme, quilts will Nayelli Dalida tiful, Simple Gifts, Country Style, and Beautiful Dreamer. be contributed for PAC lobby décor during this concert by May 28 - 31 The Clatsop County Children’s Chorus, founded by Dr. a quilting group at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Seaside; Saturday Reed in 2013, will be joining NCC for this concert. The they will be for sale with proceeds going to the food bank. 6:o-7pm & 7pm-8pm Argentine North Coast Chorale is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary Other decorations at the PAC will be quilts, some family Tango with Estelle Olivares (no class season! The popular local ensemble first came on the scene heirlooms, on loan for the event. May 9). back in 1990 with Matt Hardin as conductor. He, along Dr Reed says “the North Coast Chorale has a varied and For current schedule and instructor TenorGuitarFoundation.org with other past NCC music directors, returned to conduct sophisticated repertoire of music of numerous genres. Our contact: astoriaartsandmovement.com. portions of the NCC’s 20th anniversary concert in 2010. Dr goal is to present the best of choral music with an emphasis 342 10th St. in Astoria Denise Reed has conducted the group since 2007. on quality and authenticity.” May15 hipfishmonthly.com 16 Poet Songster Dusty Santamaria & the Singing Knives MORE MUSIC in the columbia pacific Dusty Santamaria is a Portland-based songwriter, poet, and painter. His songs adhere to the old country blues maxim, “what a good song needs is three chords and the truth.” The Singing Knives, named after a book of surrealist poems about America, are a garage, soul, rhythm and blues outfit that often serve as Santamaria’s backing band. The group’s live shows are defined by a caustic energy, the unorthodox playing of guitarist Galen Ballinger, and vocals saturated with Sorcery.

Dusty Santamaria and the Singing Knives play the Voodoo Room in Astoria on Friday, May 22, 9pm. Bar K Buckaroos Join Sou’wester for an intimate Saturday, May 9, 8pm. FREE evening of the Bakersfield and open to the public. sound with Astoria legends, Mention the band for 15% off The Bar K Buckaroos Buck rooms. Sou’wester in Seaview, ART FOOD & DRINK Meet the Authors Event. 5 local authors, Owens Tribute Band. All Buck, WA. Wednesday 6 Uku-Aotearoa: The Spirit of Materials Slide Wine Tasting. Wines for Spring. 1 – 4pm at short readings, book signings. Free, noon All the Time. MUSIC Show & Lecture. 6pm at the PAC in Astoria. the Cellar on 10th in Astoria – 4pm at Lucky Bear Soap Company in Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long LECTURE HAPPENING Tillamook. Beach. World of Haystack Rock. Seabirds of the Spring Market Bazaar. Mother’s Day gift THEATER ideas, crafts, plants, yummy food LECTURE Falkland Islands. With Ram Papish. Free, 7pm Aladdin. Musical. Admission by suggested at the Cannon Beach Library. Mechanisms to Support Visual Artists. A children’s activities, Master gardeners to donation, 6:30pm at Taft High School in community conversation hosted by the SPOKEN WORD answer your gardening questions, and more. Lincoln City. Oregon Arts Commission. 5pm in Room 219 Poet Jim Dott. Book Launch event for “Glos- 9am – 3pm at the American Legion Hall in in Columbia Hall at CCC in Astoria. RSVP to The Sleeping Beauty. $7 - $11, 7pm at the sary of Memory.” $8. Doors open 7pm. Read- Clatskanie. [email protected] ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. ing 7:30pm. Pie and Ice Cream follows. Book Party Like Madmen. Dinner, Auction, Casino, LITERARY signing and sales. At KALA in Astoria. Dancing & Rat Pack Music. At the Clatsop Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Driftwood Poets Open Mic. Poetry Reading. County Fairgrounds, Astoria. cmh-founda- Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. THEATER Free, 6 – 8pm at the Driftwood Public Library tion.org Aladdin. Musical. Admission by suggested Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, in Lincoln City. donation, 6:30pm at Taft High School in Living History Reenactment. 2nd US Artil- 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. Lincoln City. lery, Battery C. At the Historic Area at Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond. Thursday 7 The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered. A Lower Columbia Pug Socializing Club. Pugs Sunday 10 MUSIC whodunit. $7, 7pm at Astoria High School. and their people meet monthly for fun and MUSIC Ray Ottoboni. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in The Sleeping Beauty. $7 - $11, 7pm at the socialization. 11am at Carruthers Park in Steel Wool. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria Long Beach. ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Warrenton. Sunday Market. ART Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Golf Ball Drop. BBQ, free golf clinic for Rainbow Girls Jack Quinby Orchestra. $12, 2pm at the Opening Reception. Uku-Aotearoa-The Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. children, raffle, bake sale, prizes. BBQ is free Born in an underground open with a slew of original music. In Historic Raymond Theater in Raymond. Spirit of Materials Art Exhibition featuring Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, for kids under 5, $5 for everyone else. Ball mic night, Rainbow Girls began May 2013 they released their indigenous Maori Clay artworks. 6pm at the 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. drop tickets $5 each. 11am – 1pm at the The Get Ahead. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in as an acoustic act, busking debut album, “The Sound of Art Center Gallery at CCC in Astoria. Astoria Golf & Country Club. FMI: members. Long Beach. around the farmers markets Light,” and have been holed oldoregon.com/events/details/assistance- HAPPENING Love Gigantic. No cover, 8pm at the of Santa Barbara before hit- up in their new home north of Saturday 9 league-of-the-columbia-pacific-8th-annual- Mutts & Moonshine. A unique happy hour Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. ting the streets of Europe for San Francisco recording their featuring some doggie affection, tasty treats, MUSIC golf-ball-drop-5046 Rainbow Girls. Electric Stomp-Folk. No cover. a summer of couch surfing, newest album, due out June and cool drinks. 4 – 6pm at the CCC Library Niall Carroll. Pop/Rock. 6 – 8pm at the Wet Garden Art Sale. 10am – 3pm in the Hoffman busking, and traveling by the of 2015. in Astoria. Dog Café in Astoria. Gardens in Manzanita. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House skin of their teeth. Since their in Astoria. Sunday May 10, 8pm, Fort First Thursday Trivia. Teams of 1-5 compete Viva Andalucia. Flamenco Dancing. 7pm at Captain Gray’s Birthday and Coffee Social. return, they have evolved into for universal admiration and fantastic prizes. Free cup of coffee and mug with paid admis- Larry Blake Medicine Show. No cover, George Brewery, No Cover. the Lincoln City Cultural Center. an electric stomp-folk band Sign up ahead of time or just show up! Free, The Bar K Buckaroos. No cover, 8pm at the sion. 10am – 3pm at the Garibaldi Museum. 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill. 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Astoria Public Library. 503-322-8411 Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. ART Family Fun Night. Bring friends, family to LECTURE Billy Hagen Band. 9pm at the Snug Harbor Open Studio. HiiH Lights offers tours of the an evening of playing in the gym, blocks Science on Tap. TBA. 7pm in the Lovell Show- Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. studio and demonstrations of their light room at Fort George in Astoria. for toddlers and games for all. Community Erotic City. A Prince tribute band. $5 cover, is welcome to join in on all the fun! Food making process. 11am – 1pm at HiiH Lights THEATER 9pm at the San Dune Pub in Manzanita. will be for sale in case you need a snack. in the Lewis & Clark Valley near Astoria. For Patchy Aladdin. Musical. Admission by suggested Left Coast Country. $5 cover, 9pm at the San This is a free event. 7:30pm at the Tillamook directions to the studio and more informa- donation, 6:30pm at Taft High School in Dune Pub in Manzanita. Adventist School. tion, visit HiiHLights.com Sanders Lincoln City. Love Gigantic. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Tattoo Festival. $10 per day or $25 per week- HAPPENING Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, Long Beach. end pass. At Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. Living History Reenacment. 2nd US Artil- Renee Hill Band. No cover, 9pm at Road- LECTURE lery, Battery C. At the Historic Area at Fort Friday 8 house 101 in Lincoln City. Oregon Humanities Conversation Project. In Stevens State Park, Hammond. Science We Trust? The Role of Science in a Soup Bowl Event. $40 for dinner plus bowl, MUSIC ART Democracy. A conversation with Gail Wells. $15 for meal without purchasing a bowl. Elektrapod. 8pm at the Manzanita Light- Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk. 5 – 9pm Free, 3pm at the Astoria Public Library. A pair of sisters, their mates with a back bone of Irish barn house Pub. 5pm at the Old Mill Marina in Garibaldi. and good friends make up dance with a hint of community downtown Astoria. LITERARY Tattoo Festival. $10 per day or $25 per week- Patchy Sanders, described thus, cafeteria rebellion!” Bottleneck Blues Band. No cover, 9pm at Opening Reception. On the Road, an exhibi- Local Indie Author & Book Fair. With 29 inde- end pass. At Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. tion of photographic work by Peggy Biskar pendently published authors. 9am – 4pm at “A Patchy Sanders show is a May 25-26, 8pm at [pickled Love Gigantic. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in and Gary Seelig. Free, 6 – 8pm at the NCRD Jupiter’s Books in Cannon Beach. OUTSIDE wonderful experience filled with fish] the Adrift Hotel in Long Long Beach. Gallery in Nehalem. Free Admission to WA State Parks. whimsical, heartfelt sing-alongs Beach. Listings continued on pg. 21 - 23 17 May15 hipfishmonthly.com Voi Kauhea!!! The REAL LEWIS AND CLARK STORY! Or How the FINNS Discovered Astoria!

theater & performance. thru May 24 AT THE COASTER Mixed Emotions

A middle-aged widow and widower slowly begin a relationship in Richard Baer’s comedy “Mixed Emotions.” Herman Lewis and Christine Millman have been friends for more than thirty years. When their spouses were alive, the two couples saw each other constantly and often traveled CAST of The Orphans: Back row (l to r): Diane Cross, Martin Cherry, Val Braun. together. Christine is prepar- Cleat Éclair and Sheila Shaffer mix it up in Mixed Emotions. Front row (l to r): Karen Martin, Karen Downs. ing to move—tomorrow— from her apartment in New Cleat Éclair and Sheila Shaffer mix it up in Mixed Emotions York City to Florida. From out of the blue, Herman appears to request that she stay in the city. Christine thinks the idea is ridiculous, but TAPA presents The Orphans Herman persists and tries during the next 18 hours to change her mind. illamook Association for the appreciate the humor and antics of these CAST: Cleat Éclair, Sheila Shaffer, Cedar Braasch and Donald Conner. Directed by Susi Brown. TPerforming Arts (TAPA) presents The ladies” says Director Chris Chiola. This will be PERFROMANCE DATES: May 8-9,14-15,16, 22-23, 24. Talkback Thursday: May 14, Thurs, Fri, and Sat Orphans, written by James Prideaux and Chiola’s fifth time directing for TAPA, having performances start at 7:30pm, Sunday performances start at 3:00pm. Ticket prices: $15-$20. BoxOffice: directed by Chris Chiola. previously directed comedies like Never 503-436-1242. Coastertheatre.com Opening May 22nd at The Barn Communi- Kiss A Naughty Nanny, Inspecting Carol, the ty Playhouse, The Orphans is a touching and compilation play You Know I Can’t Hear You funny play. After tragedy strikes the family When The Water’s Running, and Sex Please, of two young girls, they seclude themselves We’re Sixty. The Riverbend Players Present in a hotel room. Lily and Catherine Spangler The cast is comprised of several veteran have lived in near isolation in the once grand actors, as well as some first-time actors. The Foreigner Chalfont Hotel for the past 25 years. Al- Starring in this production are Karen Martin though the hotel and its guests have steadily as Lily Spangler, Karen Downs as Catherine by Larry Shue declined in stature over this time. Mr. Ervin, Spangler, Jackson Morris as the Bellboy, Mar- n The Foreigner, Charlie Baker, a painfully shy NCRD Theatre, 36155 9th Street in Nehalem, OR. who has handled the sisters’ affairs for years, tin Cherry as Mr. Ervin, Val Braun as Florette, IEnglishman, unwillingly adopts the persona of a Tickets are $15. The Foreigner has become a comes to visit and warns of a claim to their and Diane Cross and Maxine. “foreigner” who doesn’t understand English during theater staple, having earned 2 Obie Awards and family fortunes. Distrustful and afraid of the Opening Night Gala celebration – May 22. his stay at a Georgia fishing lodge. When others 2 Outer Critics Circle Awards. This charming, yet outside world, Lily must cope with 25 years of Opening night tickets include a complimen- begin to speak freely around him, he becomes zany, comedy draws in the audience with its wit and history, while Catherine yearns to break free tary beverage of choice and hors d’oeuvres. privy to secrets both dangerous and frivolous; the rollicking humor. and explore life. Show Dates: May 23, 29 - 31, June 5 - 7. locals reveal all sorts of secret information -- some The production is directed by Sedona K.M. Tor- This production reunites Karen Martin Fri and Sat, 7pm, Sunday Mat start 2pm. The of it downright shocking. At the same time, Charlie res and the cast includes Charlie as played by Mike and Karen Downs, who lit up TAPA’s stage doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Tick- discovers that he is an adventurous extrovert and Sims; Ella by Rosa Erlebach; Betty by Judy Holmes; in 2012’s A Fine Monster You Are. Their ets: Diamond Art Jewelers, 503-842-7940. hilarity prevails, along with romance, action, in- Sgt. Froggy by Jeff Slamal; Rev. David by Michael P. onstage chemistry is warm and inspiring as FMI: [email protected], www.til- trigue -- and even a dose of social commentary. Dinan; Catherine by Betsy McMahon and Owen by the Spangler sisters. “This play is a color- lamooktheater.com, or find us on Facebook. Riverbend Players Theater Company is pleased Brian McMahon. ful story of the love of two sisters who have The Barn Community Playhouse is located at to present The Foreigner at 7:00 on May 16, 22, For tickets or information, contact: theriverbend- faced tragedy and who now must stare down 12th and Ivy in Tillamook. 23, 29, 30 and at 2:00 on May 17 and 31 at the [email protected]. the reality of the world. I hope audiences will More Theatre pg 21-22

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Diamonds and Gems ALwAyS Oil Paintings, watercolors and Prints at wholesale Prices Antique Silver and Glass, Porcelains Beautiful and Unique Engagement Rings Custom Design and Expert Repairs Email: [email protected] “If you can imagine it, we can make it” We Buy Estates Antique and Vintage Jewelry Top prices paid for Gold & silver! May15 hipfishmonthly.com 18 art happens. Leslie Lee and Gia Whitlock Whatever May: Jennifer Mercede At IMOGEN At RiverSea ith spring in full bloom, Imogen is from Western Washington University, Mercede left the Wpleased to be presenting Whatever May, a new academic structure for the more casual atmosphere of series of paintings by Jennifer Mercede. Whatever the Alberta District in Portland. It was there that she May opens for Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk began to practice her own set of rules allowing the May 9th, 2015. Mercede of Portland, Oregon, is well freedom that truly defines her style. known for her bold, playful and expressive style. For Mercede’s abstract paintings consist of free flowing her second exhibition at Imogen, she brings a collec- text, bright color fields, organic shapes and crazy tion of floral and abstract paintings that are sure to energetic doodling. She is inspired by color, children’s captivate and embody the life forces of spring. The art, old school hip-hop flavor, graffiti, abstract expres- iverSea Gallery is pleased exhibition opens Saturday, May 9th 5 – 8 pm with a sionism and inner spirituality. Abstract compositions Rto announce representation of reception for Mercede, who will be present and avail- form intuitively, often bright neon colors and some noted Oregon artist, Leslie Lee, able to answer questions about her work. Light bites recognizable imagery. With deliberate subconscious, beginning with a solo exhibition, and drink will be provided by Astoria Coffeehouse and they reflect how she perceives the surrounding world. Metaphor to Magic, opening Bistro. Whatever May will be on view through June Mercede, who has exhibited her work throughout May 9th. This collection of work 9th. the country, has also illustrated and published a chil- presents some of the artist’s oldest Leslie Lee Fly-Away Jennifer Mercede who has enjoyed a lifelong love dren’s book, been a featured artist on OPB’s ArtBeat paintings along with her newest, a ors, shapes and brush marks lead the way of the visual language, is not afraid to bend the rules program, and created a two story tall mural on the visual documentation of her latest artistic using oil paint and oil sticks to complete the of painting; in fact she has developed her own set she façade of the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. paintings.” The paintings in this show tell follows for her mixed medium creations. Not one to journey. All are invited to meet the artist at Imogen Gallery is located at 240 11th Street in As- the story of an artist’s fearless evolution and fit the mold of a traditionalist, Mercede practices what the opening reception, held Saturday, May toria. Mon-Sat 11 to 5, 11 to 4 Sunday closed Wed. show the result of creativity unleashed. she preaches. After graduating with a fine arts degree 9, during Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk 503.468.0620. TAPA presents The Orphans from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The work will be exhibited through June 9, 2015. A solo exhibition opening May 9 in the For thirty years, Leslie Lee was an Alcove at RiverSea Gallery features Portland Gia Whitlock Tender acclaimed sculptor, achieving national rec- artist , whose show, Age in Bloom, presents her lushly rendered ognition for her whimsical, figurative works mixed media paintings. These fanciful inter- in clay. In the Northwest she was a star, cel- pretations of nature are intimate landscapes ebrated for her ceramic sculpture and much of flowers and foliage born from a combina- sought after by collectors. At the apex of tion of collage, acrylic paint and musings her success, Lee completely changed her on childhood memories. The artist will be focus. Motivated to further develop the at the opening reception Saturday, May 9, strong metaphoric narratives in her work, during Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk, she made a leap to painting, and for the from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Artwork will remain next decade achieved wide recognition on exhibit through June 9, 2015. for her signature style of highly developed While working on paintings for this figurative works cloaked in metaphor. show, Whitlock delved into childhood Lee is now exploring colorful abstract memories in a quest to discover her “Artist paintings with intuitively added figurative Child” within, a process originating with Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way. Though some of the unearthed memories Luminari Arts were painful to relive, she felt this process Terrie Remington guiding her toward more freedom and cre- ativity in her work. Whitlock explains, “As I Sculptural Paintings get closer, my “Artist Child” gets younger. Right now, she’s about twelve. I chose to uminari Arts presents the sculptural paintings call this show, Tender Age in Bloom, after Lof Astoria artist Terrie Remington the month of May, the Nirvana song, In Bloom. Not only did I for the 2nd Saturday Art Walk, May 9, 5-9pm. love Nirvana when I was a teenager, I feel Remington’s sculpture painting technique was that the song’s lyrics capture a lot of my developed during her eleven year residency in Spain experiences from childhood to early adult- and was first introduced in 1967 at her gallery, “Refugi hood.” d’Art in Barcelona, Spain. The paintings are sculpted Whitlock begins her process with a col- on canvas-covered board. The multi-media sculptures lage of randomly placed papers to create a can be a combination of clay with natural fibers and textured surface. Next, through many layers raw linen, marbleized for durability, then painted in acrylics and oils. Sealed driftwood, shells, and feathers Gia Whitlock Shortcake of paint, abstract images emerge and are concealed as she works, always responding are sometimes incorporated. Ground marble is added to the painting in progress, letting it lead to produce special effects. elements that meld in the end to create Remington’s vision is to capture the true essence her along. As a final step, once the painting an unexpected narrative. As the artist of a subject. Terrie states that, “I need to get to the has begun to meld, she draws abstract explains, “In letting go of pictorial logic passion of it – the emotional fire – the driving force.” shapes and gestural lines to complete the and pre-meditated metaphor I have found Dancing With Stars She chooses to work with sculpture combined with composition. The finished works are exu- freedom in composition, boldness in color color. The tactile quality of the sculptural paintings provides information of depth and energy, the colors speak berant tangles of soft color, abundant with choices and magic in following the random in a more ethereal realm. She uses whatever media necessary to manifest that elusive quality that connects the layers of flora and verdure. line. These paintings begin with an abstract, emotional and spiritual to the physical art form. random application of acrylic color, then the RiverSea Gallery is located at 1160 Com- Terrie Remington was born in Rockville Center, New York, and studied art in Phoenix, AZ; the University of figurative artist in me re-emerges to tease mercial Street in Astoria, Mon - Sat, 11 to Arizona at Tucson; with artist Frank Milner in San Francisco; the Esquela de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain; the out people and animals, bugs, landscapes 5:30, Sunday 11 to 4. 503.325.1270 Mendocino Art Center in California; and the University of Washington in Seattle. and odd shapes which have nothing to do Luminari Arts is located at 1133 Commercial St. in Astoria. Open Daily, featuring an eclectic selection of with each other until… they do. I let the col- cards, art gifts, jewelry and selected local artists on exhibit.

19 May15 hipfishmonthly.com word. ALES & IDEAS Walidah Imarisha Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories From Social Justice Movements Hoffman Center Offers “Word and Image” Thursday May 28 Submissions are now open for an Word and Image is open to all art- the world around us, paint visions of new worlds that could innovative summer exhibit at the Hoff- ists and writers who live on the north be, and teach us new ways of interacting with one another. man Center in Manzanita. The exhibit Oregon coast or have a strong connec- This is visionary fiction to engage our imaginations and will pair artists and writers to create tion to the area. Interested writers and guide our hands in struggle. original work, each in response to the artists should submit three samples The book includes short stories from LeVar Burton, Terry other’s. of their work via e-mail to hoffman- Bisson, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alixa Garcia, Autumn Brown, The “Word and Image” project will [email protected]. Clatsop Community College Ales & Ideas pro- Bao Phi, David Walker, Dani McClain, Dawolu Jabari An- offer up to 15 selected artists and writ- The deadline for submissions is May gram welcomes Walidah Imarisha - writer, educator, public derson, Gabriel Teodros, Jelani Wilson, Kalamu ya Salaam, ers a unique creative experience, one 11, 2015. Selected artists and writers scholar and poet, Thursday, May 28, at 7pm. Doors open Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, Mia Mingus, Morrigan that co-organizers Deborah DeWit and will be notified by Jun. 1 and paired at 6pm for food and drink at the Fort George Brewery in Phillips, Tara Betts, Tunde Oluniran, Vagabond, adrienne Emily Ransdell call “silent collabora- off at a kick-off gathering on Jun. 13. Astoria. At this FREE lecture series, Imarsha will present on maree brown and Walidah Imarisha, essays by Tananarive tion.” New work for the Word and Image Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Due and Mumia Abu-Jamal, as well as an introduction by “Writers have been writing in exhibit will be due from each artist Movements, a collection of stories produced together with Sheree Renee Thomas. response to art for centuries,” said and writer by Jul. 20, with an opening writer adrienne mare brown. Walidah will present about Octavia’s Brood in the con- Ransdell. “We thought it would be reception and reading to be held at Whenever we envision a world without war, without text of the history of sci-fi and social change, sharing tools interesting to create a modern take the Hoffman Center on Aug. 28. prisons, without injustice, we are engaging in speculative for using science fiction as a practice ground for social on the tradition by letting artists have Instructions for submitting words or fiction. Radicals and activists devote their lives to envision- justice strategizing and vision. their turn as well.” images are available at hoffmanblog. ing such worlds, and then go about trying to create them. Ransdell said that the project is org or by sending a message to hoff- What better vehicle for them to explore their work and its About Walidah Imarisha a spin-off of the Hoffman Center’s [email protected]. possibilities than through writing original science fiction Walidah Imarisha is a writer, educator, public scholar weekly Writing Lounge, where local A Hoffman Center team, led by stories? and poet. She teaches in Portland State University’s Black writers create short pieces in response Ransdell and DeWit, will select partici- Walidah Imarisha and adrienne maree brown brought Studies Department. She toured the state of Oregon for to various prompts, often resulting pants. Ransdell is a poet with an MFA together 20 radical writers to do just that. The result is the past five years facilitating programs on Oregon Black in works that surprise the authors in Creative Writing. A past recipient Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice history, alternatives to incarceration and the history of themselves. of an American Academy of Poets Movements, an engaging and enlightening collection hip hop through the Oregon Humanities’ Conversation “All creative output is in response to that uncovers truths buried in the fantastic, and injects a Project. She is the editor of two anthologies, the upcoming Prize, she is currently a member of The healthy dose of imagination and innovation into our search Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories From Social Justice something -- an idea, an emotion, or Poet’s Studio at The Attic Institute in for truth. It is the first book to explore the connections Movements (AK Press, Spring 2015) and Another World an image,” added DeWit. “This is not Portland. DeWit, a full-time painter between radical science fiction and movements for social is Possible (Subway Press, 2002). She is the author of the a ‘theme’ project, in which everyone and photographer for 35 years, has change, using visionary prose to weave strands of real-life poetry collection Scars/Stars (Drapetomedia, 2013) and the is asked to interpret the same subject, exhibited widely. Her work is included experience—inequality and exploitation, struggle and upcoming nonfiction book on prisons, Angels with Dirty but rather a way for each artist and in many private and public collections solidarity—to generate innovative ways of understanding Faces (AK Press, Winter 2015). writer to utilize their own personal throughout the Pacific Northwest. point of view and style to interpret another’s creation.” Local Indie Author & Book Fair “Starting Over” Local Author Teresa Brown he first ever (hopefully to become annual) Can- At Seaside Public Library Mutts and Tnon Beach Local Indie Author & Book Fair will take On May 7, Seaside Library attorney like her former fiancé, place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 9 at Jupiter’s will host Teresa Brown, author she quickly learns that women Books, 244 N. Spruce, Cannon Beach, Ore. of the novel “Starting Over.” love him and Justin loves Moonshine All twenty participating, independently-published The event will take place in women. Unable to deny her the Community Room and will passion, Britney questions if CCC Library Event authors are local to the Pacific Northwest and many begin at 7:00 p.m. There will Justin can love only her and live on the North Coast. A few have new works they be book sales and signings. more importantly, if his love, will be signing at the event. Starting over isn’t easy. once given, will last a lifetime. Authors include: David Robinson and Gregory E. Edged out of her challenging Teresa Brown, who uses Zschomler from Cannon Beach, Ore.; Jeva Singh- career in fashion design and the pen name of Paula Judith Anand from Seaside, Ore.; Chip MacGregor and Holly suddenly discarded by her fi- Johnson, is a long time resident Lorintcz from Manzinita, Ore.; Melissa Ousley from nance’, Britney Thompson feels of the North Coast. She is the Warrenton, Ore.; Paula Judith Johnson from Ham- The Big Apple has chewed her author of four books and began Clatsop Community College Library, Friends of the CCC Library, and Clatsop mond, Ore.; Tricia Gates Brown and Travis Champ up and spit her out. her writing career in the eighth Animal Assistance invite the community to a unique happy hour featuring some from Nehalem, Ore.; Julius Jortner from Pacific City, The small tourist town of grade. doggie affection, tasty treats, and cool drinks, Thursday May 7, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Ore.; Jan Bono from Long Beach, Wash.; Thomas Seaside, Oregon is perfect for The Seaside Public Library 1680 Lexington Avenue, Astoria. Animal and book lovers will find some com- Gondolfi from Yelm, Wash., Andy R. Bunch and April healing her wounds—perfect is located at 1131 Broadway. mon ground at this first-time spring event. Join us before heading to the CCC Art Bullard from Vancouver, Wash.; Traci Leigh Taylor from for starting over. Or so she (503)738-6742 www.seasideli- Center Gallery for the opening reception of the Maori Cultural Exchange exhibit, thinks. When Britney meets brary.org Gaston, Ore.; Montgomery Mahaffey, Jessica Cox and Uku-Aotearoa – The Spirit of Materials, beginning at 6:00pm. Justin Peters, a charismatic Rita Traut Kabeto from Portland, Ore.; Maquel A. Ja- Also, ask the library about how you can become a community member. Astoria cob from Beaverton, Ore.; and Donald McEwing from Open Mic Poetry Night residents may become borrowing members of the college library through the Or- Tigard, Ore. In addition Matt Love of Astoria will have Last Tuesdays egon Library Passport Program for free. Alternatively, all community members can his books available. pay $5/month or $20/year for membership which includes extended borrowing Join Host Ric Vrana every last Tuesday of the The event is brought to you by Jupiter’s Books and month for Open Mic Poetry, 7pm at the Port privileges. All community members are welcome to use the library itself, including the Read Local Indie movement, a cooperative be- of Call at 9th and Commercial in Astoria. Bring computers, free of charge. tween indie bookstores and the indie authors around poems . . . each event, there’s something a little For more information, contact Kate Summers, KSummers@clat- them. Contact: [email protected] bit different. Let poetry be your adventure! sopcc.edu, 503-338-2462.

May15 hipfishmonthly.com 20 ••• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater•••

ART Memoir.” $7, 7pm at the Hoffman Center in Monday 11 Guest Artists at HiiH. Jewler Judith Altruda Manzanita. Monday 18 Friday Tuesday MUSIC and wood artist Jeffro Utto will show their Writers on the Edge. Author Trevor Dodge MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC The Get Ahead. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in work in the barn. 5 – 8pm at HiiH Lights in will read from his work. $6, 7pm at the Grand Lake Islands. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel Maggie & The Cats w/ The Tolovana Brass. A Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T Long Beach. the Lewis & Clark Valley near Astoria. For di- Newport Visual Arts Center. in Long Beach. New Orleans Gumbo of eclectic covers, soul, Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. rections to the studio and more information, THEATER OUTSIDE blues, r&b, and a Lagniappe of originals. No Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6pm at visit HiiHLights.com FOOD & DRINK cover, 6:30 – 9:30 at the Wine Bar at Sweet The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered. A Reach the Beach. A top notch bicycling the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WA Ice Cream Social. The public is invited for Basil’s in Cannon Beach. whodunit. $7, 2pm at Astoria High School. HAPPENING experience with amazing support that gives cake & ice cream + birthday celebration. $1 Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. No cover, For the 31st season of Shanghaied in Astoria. Cinderella. With the Astoria School of Ballet. you four different start locations: Portland, suggested donation, free if it’s your birthday Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6– 9pm at 6:30pm at the U Street Pub in Seaside. $10, 7pm at the Liberty Theater in Astoria. the Shelburne Restaurant & Pub in Seaview, For newcomers to the show, 6 – 8pm at the Newberg, Amity, or Grand Ronde. The ride month. 2pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity Open Jam. Hosted by One Way Out. 8:30pm WA. ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Auditions. OUTSIDE ends in Pacific City. FMI: reachthebeach.org Center in Klipsan Beach, WA at the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. Superintendent’s Revenge Golf Tourney. The THEATER Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country, 40’s, & 50’s. Free (donations accepted), 6 – 8pm at HAPPENING Tuesday 12 golf course will be set up (a lot) tougher. $60 The Foreigner. Comedy. $15, 7pm at NCRD Tuesday 19 the City Hall in Garibaldi. Teen Tuesdays. Free special events just for MUSIC per player, cart rental $15 per player. 1pm in Nehalem. teens in 6th through 12th grades. Activities MUSIC Jackson Andrews & Dave Quinton. Blues/ The Get Ahead. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in shotgun start. At the Gearhart Hotel. Aladdin. Musical. Admission by suggested include movie making, video game nights, Grand Lake Islands. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel Folk/Rock. No cover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café Long Beach. donation, 6:30pm at Taft High School in crafts, and movie nights. 3:30 – 4:30pm at the THEATER in Long Beach. in Cannon Beach. Click, Clack, Moo. A children’s musical. Suit- Lincoln City. Seaside Library. FMI visit seasidelibrary.org FOOD & DRINK Wednesday 20 Open Mic. Musicians, singers and comedians able for ages 4 and up. $5, call 541-994-9994 The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered. A Beer Pairing Dinner. The chefs and brewers are all welcome. Each performer will receive THEATER for tickets and reservations. 10:45am at the MUSIC Teen Theater Club. Classes will present acting of Buoy Beer Company will present a unique $1 off pints of beer or cider. Perform or just Lincoln City Cultural Center. whodunit. $7, 7pm at Astoria High School. The Horsenecks. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in skill development and a monthly focus on menu of five courses pairing local fare and enjoy the show. 7:30 – 9:30pm at Hondo’s The Sleeping Beauty. $7 - $11, 7pm at the Long Beach. a specific area of theater, including stage Buoy Beer brews. Tickets & reservations at Aladdin. Musical. Admission by suggested Brew & Cork in Astoria, the Buoy Beer Taproom in Astoria. 6 – 8pm. donation, 6:30pm at Taft High School in ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. make-up, set design and lighting, script LECTURE writing, budgeting and stage management. 503-325-4540 Lincoln City. Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Listening to the Land. What Do We ear? With HAPPENING Friday Night Mixer. Enjoy a social hour at For ages 14 to 17. $10/ month. At the ASOC St Alban’s Annual Ham Dinner. $12 for Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. Neal Maine. Free, 6pm at the Seaside Library. The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered. A the gallery, with art and conversation, plus Playhouse in Astoria. adults, $5 for children 4 – 11. 5 – 7pm at St whodunit. $7, 7pm at Astoria High School. Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, Alban’s Episcopal Church in Tillamook. beverages provided by Astoria Coffeehouse. The Sleeping Beauty. $7 - $11, 7pm at the 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. Thursday 21 5 – 7pm at Imogen Gallery in Astoria. Wednesday LECTURE ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Trivia Night. Find out how much useless (or MUSIC Coastal Encounters. Fossil Hunting on the Sunday 17 MUSIC Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the even useful) stuff you know at the weekly George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock. 5:30 Oregon Coast. With Guy diTorrice, who will Jacob Zimmerman. 7pm at the Lincoln City Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. MUSIC Trivia Night. 7pm at Baked Alaska in Astoria. – 9pm at Shelburne Restaurant and Pub in discuss coastal geology, where to find fossils, Cultural Center. Thomasian Trio. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria Seaview. Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, The Horsenecks. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Family Skate Night. The Shanghaied Roller and what can and can’t be taken from the Sunday Market. beaches. Free, 6:30pm at the Driftwood 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. Long Beach. Dolls host a family friendly Open Skate Night. The Coconuts. Swing/Jazz/Country/Blue- Library in Lincoln City. Will West & The Friendly Strangers. No cover. There’s also Shanghaied Roller Doll merchan- grass/Folk. 6pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Saturday 16 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House HAPPENING dise available to purchase and concessions Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. THEATER Fundraising Dinner. $7 for adults and $5 if you need a snack during all the fun! Come MUSIC in Astoria. Jam Session. No cover, 7pm-ish – 10pm at the For the 31st season of Shanghaied in Astoria. for children includes. 5 - 6:30pm at the on Friday and see if your favorite Doll is there. Brady Goss. Improvisational piano. $12, 7pm Grand Lake Islands. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel Moose Lodge in Astoria. For veteran performers, 6 – 8pm at the ASOC Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan $2 at the door and $3 for skate rentals. 5 - at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. in Long Beach. Playhouse in Astoria. Auditions. Beach, WA 9:00pm at the Astoria Armory. Jam Session. Hosted by Richard Thomasian. Anthony Kearns. $20, 7pm at the Liberty Richard Silen & Deane Bristow. No cover, No cover, 7 – 10pm at the Port of Call in Lower Columbia River Water Trail Presenta- Spirit Dance 2. A free-form dance celebration. Theater in Astoria. 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Astoria. Wednesday 13 tion. Free, 7pm at Fort George in Astoria. Music by DJ Pranawave. 6pm warm-up & Matty Charles, Katie Rose and Dean Wheet- Lincoln City. Dan Golden. World Music. 7:30 – 10:30pm at MUSIC stretch. 6:15 circle opens and dance begins. man. No cover, 8pm at the Sou’wester Lodge 8pm finish. Suggested donation $10, free McKeown’s Restaurant & Bar in Seaside. Epic – Mind Blowing – Awesomeness ART in Seaview. Friday 22 for kids. At Pine Grove Community House in Concert. With Summer Osborne and Sarah Artist’s Reception. For All Dressed Up: An LITERARY Billy D and The Hoodoos. No cover, 9pm at Manzanita. McCracken. Suggested donation $8 - $15. Exhibit of Contemporary Tapestry by Da- MUSIC Weekly Writing Lounge. A weekly drop-in Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. 7pm at the PAC in Astoria. mascus Fiber Arts School. Exhibit runs May Country Music Jam. Free, 7 – 9pm at the writing environment with resources. $3/ ses- Catherine Feeny & Chris Johnedis. 9pm at 4 – July 5. Noon – 4pm at the Latimer Quilt Wickiup Senior Center in Svensen. Saturday sion. 10am – 12:30pm at the Hoffman Center Misner & Smith + The Baron Ward. 8pm at and Textile Center in Tillamook. in Manzanita. the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Quarterflash. $22 - $35, 7pm at the Liberty MUSIC Hearts of Oak. $5 cover, 9pm at the San FOOD & DRINK Theater in Astoria. Musician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at the Tillamook SPIRITUAL Thursday 14 Dune Pub in Manzanita. Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5, Fernando. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Library. Ocean Within Awareness Group. Mission: to Manic Mechanics. No cover, 9pm at the Snug 8am – noon at the Bay City Arts Center. Beach. Open Mic. 3 – 6pm at the Beehive in actively move toward our true nature and MUSIC become one with the Ocean Within. Meet- Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. Cannon Beach American Legion Breakfast. Dusty Santamaria & The Singing Knives. No Nehalem. Misner & Smith + The Baron Ward. 8pm at ings will have two short meditation sessions, $7 adults, $3 children under 6. 9 – 11:30am cover, 9pm at the Voodoo Room in Astoria. the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock guitar. group discussions, and a focus practice for CINEMA at the American Legion Hall in Cannon Jim Mesi. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 No cover, 6pm at the Shelburne Restaurant the week. All faiths/paths welcome. 6:30 – Ingredients. Free, at the Tillamook Library. Beach. LECTURE in Lincoln City. in Seaview, WA 7:30pm at the Astoria Indoor Garden Supply. Beers to Your Health. The Art of Gardening. 503-842-4792 Swiss Society Breakfast. $7, 8 – 11am at The Honky Tonk Cowboys. Country. No cover, FMI 503-741- 7626 Becky Graham will present ideas and inspira- HAPPENING FOOD & DRINK Swiss Hall in Tillamook. 7 – 10p at the Astoria Moose Lodge. tion for gardeners. Free, 7pm in the Lovell World’s Longest Garage Sale. All over the Tortilla Tasting. With Three Sisters Nixtamal AAUW Wine and Chocolate Affaire. Fabulous Thursday Showroom at Fort George in Astoria. of Portland. 11am – 2pm at the Astoria Long Beach Peninsula. Saturday Night Dance Party. With DJ Nacho food, appetizers, and desserts. Silent auc- Bizznez mixing the latest dance music with Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Speaker Co-op Grocery. Kite Festival. Rockaway Beach. MUSIC tion. Live music. $25, includes two drinks. old favorites. No cover, 1pm at Twisted Fish Series. Geology Shapes the Character of the Alex Puzauskas. Jazz. 6pm at the Shelburne Wine Tasting. Alexana. 1 – 4pm at the Cellar 1 – 4pm in the Officer’s Mess Hall at the Port in Seaside. Lower Nehalem River. With Mackenzie Keith. THEATER Inn in Seaview. on 10th in Astoria of Tillamook Bay in Tillamook. The Foreigner. Comedy. $15, 7pm at NCRD 7pm at the Pine Grove Community House Dallas Williams. Folk/Americana. No cover, in Nehalem. FOOD & DRINK in Manzanita. Winemaker’s Dinner. Alexana. Reserva- HAPPENING Wine Tasting Special. $9 for 4, 2-oz pours + 6:30pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café tions required. 6pm at the Cellar on 10th in Survivor Auditions. 11am – 5pm at Chinook The Orphans. Comedy. 7pm at the Barn in Cannon Beach. THEATER complimentary appetizers. 4 – 6pm at the Astoria. 503-325-6600 Winds in Lincoln City. Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café in Cannon Aladdin. Musical. Admission by suggested Live Music. No cover, 6pm at U Street Pub at 503-842-7940 Beach. donation, 6:30pm at Taft High School in HAPPENING LECTURE in Seaside. Lincoln City. Soup Bowl Fundraiser. $50 for a handmade In Their Footsteps Lecture Series. Lewis & Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Live Music. Thursday Night Gigs, 6pm at the wood-fired ceramic bowl and soup. 5:30pm Clark and Cataclysms on the Columbia. With Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. Sunday Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Cannon Beach Gallery. at the Harbor in Astoria. Tickets available at Jim O’Connor. 1pm in the Netul Room of the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. MUSIC Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T Deja Vu Thrift Store. Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, Warrenton. All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (donations ac- Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, Saturday 23 Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. Seaside Family Safety Fair. 10am – 2pm at cepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria. 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. THEATER Two Crows Joy. 6 – 8pm at the Sand Dollar the Seaside Fire Department. MUSIC The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered. A Stumptown Swung Concert & Dance. $20, North Coast Country Band. No cover, 3 – 6pm Restaurant & Lounge in Rockaway Beach. United Paws Monthly Adoption Day. This is a whodunit. $7, 2pm at Astoria High School. at the Astoria Moose Lodge. Friday 15 6pm at the Pine Grove Community House Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, 6:30pm at great time to stop in and see all the kittens, The Foreigner. Comedy. $15, 2pm at NCRD in Manzanita. Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. MUSIC cats and dogs that need new forever homes. in Nehalem. Grill in Lincoln City. Catherine Feeny & Chris Johnedis. 9pm at Geezer Creek. Bluegrass. No cover, 21+, 7pm Music Jam. All are welcome. 6:30 – 8:30pm the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Noon – 3pm at the Garibaldi Museum. Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, at Hondo’s Brew & Cork in Astoria. at the Astoria Senior Center. 2pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. Monday LITERARY Persian Music and Poetry. At the Lincoln City Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Room in The Sleeping Beauty. $7 - $11, 2pm at the Cultural Center. 541-994-9994 HAPPENING The Ocean. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 Manzanita Writer’s Series. Author Ariel Gore Astoria. will read from her book “The End of Eve: A ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Burgers & Jam Session. 6 – 9pm at the Ameri- in Lincoln City. calendar cont. 22-23 can Legion Hall in Cannon Beach.

21 May15 hipfishmonthly.com •• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater cont. May 23 . . . Polly Chandler Fernando. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long pocket guide Agates of The Oregon Beach. Coast. Myers will talk not only about Saturday 30 at LightBox Karaoke From Hell. 45 cover, 9pm at the San agates and how to MUSIC Dune Pub in Manzanita. Troll Radio Revue. Americana. $2 for adults, identify them, but about beach- free for children. 11am – noon at Fort Ted Vaughn Blues Band. No cover, 9pm at ightBox Photo- combing in general along our coast- George in Astoria. the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. graphic Gallery will line. Free, 6:30pm at the Driftwood Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering. At various L Tracey Fordice and The 8 Balls. No cover, open the exhibit, “Emotional Library in Lincoln City. locations in Astoria. TenorGuitarFoundaton. 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. org Rescue”, a series of large HAPPENING FOOD & DRINK Douglas Cleaver. Experience Astoria’s Mighty format polaroid photographs Wine Tasting. Wines for Memorial Day BBQs. Kite Festival. Rockaway Beach. Estey Pipe Organ. $25, 2pm at the PAC in created by Polly Chandler of 1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria Wednesday 27 Astoria. Nashville, Tn., on Saturday, HAPPENING The Misty Mamas. 7pm at the Lincoln City May 9th , from 6-9 pm. World’s Longest Garage Sale. All over the MUSIC Cultural Center. 541-994-9994 This exhibit will help Long Beach Peninsula. The North Coast Chorale. 25th Anni- Collective Soul. $30 - $45. At Chinook Winds Polly assist her parents, who in Lincoln City. 888-MAIN-ACT Living History Reenacment. Memorial Day versary Concert: American Folk Music. recently lost their home Weekend: Celebrating Veterans, Celebrating $10, 7pm at the PAC in Astoria. Moon By You. No cover, 8pm at the to a fire, with a benefit to Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. Freedom. All Eras. At the Historic Area at Fort The Lowest Pair. 8pm at the Adrift help them recover from this Stevens State Park, Hammond. Beth Willis Rock Band. No cover, 9pm at Hotel in Long Beach. tragedy. LightBox prints the Kite Festival. Rockaway Beach. Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. collection for Polly which is for sale with no commission to the gallery. White Elephant Sale. 11am – 3pm at the Thursday 28 Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters. Polly Chandler grew up in Southern Illinois and graduated with an MFA in photography from 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Garibaldi Museum. MUSIC Southern Illinois University. Formerly of Austin, Tx., she has taught classes at the Art Institute of Aus- FOOD & DRINK Craft and Rummage Sale. 9am – 3pm at Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering. At tin and at Austin Community College. Polly has exhibited her work nationally and her photographs Swiss Hall in Tillamook. Wine Tasting. 12th Anniversary Celebration. have been published in magazines such as PDN, Rangefinder and B&W Magazine. She was also various locations in Astoria. TenorGui- 1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria nominated for the prestigious Lucie Award presented at The Carnegie Hall in NYC. Polly now lives in THEATER tarFoundaton.org The Foreigner. Comedy. $15, 7pm at NCRD HAPPENING Nashville, Tn. and continues to make photographs as well as strives to challenge herself in her work. The Lowest Pair. 8pm at the Adrift in Nehalem. Rods & Reels Rod Run Car Show. 8am – 3pm . “Emotional Rescue” will be on display at the gallery through June 5th. Also in the gallery, new Hotel in Long Beach. Salmon & Burger BBQ $8, 11:30am – 2:30pm. The Orphans. Comedy. 7pm at the Barn At the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds work from LightBox Darkroom Members, presenting archival fiber silver gelatin prints. Complete Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets LECTURE in Skamokawa. cathlametchamber.com/ show info is on the LightBox website at http://lightbox-photographic.com/shows/ . at 503-842-7940 Ales & Ideas. Octavia’s Brood: Sci-Fi rods_reels.php LightBox offers supporting memberships for those who would like to help promote the creative Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the and Social Justice. With Walidah Imari- Relay for Life – Long Beach Peninsula. 11am photographic arts on the North Coast of Oregon. LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Dr. in Astoria. Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. sha. Free, 7pm in the Lovell Showroom – 11pm at the Chinook School in Chinook. Tues-Sat 11-5:30. Contact LightBox at 503-468-0238 or [email protected] . at Fort George. Relayforlife.org/longbeachwa Sunday 24 Preserving the World through Photojournal- Tall Ships. Lady Washington & Hawaiian ism. With photojournalist and author Johnny Chieftain will visit the Port of Ilwaco. MUSIC WWII on the Oregon Coast Joo. Free, 6 – 8pm in Room 215 at the TBCC North Coast Junior Classic Livestock Show. Blue Pickup Bluegrass Band. 10am – 3pm at Main Campus in Tillamook. Starts 9:30am at the Clatsop County Fair- the Astoria Sunday Market. an exhibit at the Cannon Beach History Center grounds near Astoria. ww.ncjclivestockshow. Jackalope Saints. No cover. 8pm at Fort LITERARY com/ n December 7, 1941, citizens across prepared presentations, leaving plenty of time for Last Thursday Poetry Open Mic. With host George Brewery & Public House in Astoria. Mexican Community Dance. At the Astoria Othe nation heard the shocking news. Pearl audience questions and discussions. Dr. Laura Ric Vrana. Sign up onsite for a short time slot Harbor had been attacked by Japan. World War Jane Gifford is a historian of modern American Woodland. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long to read your own poems or a poem you like. Event Center. Beach. 7 – 9pm at Port of Call in Astoria. Green Thumb Plant Sale. At the Seaside II had begun. No matter how small the town, the politics with a special interest in the unique Tommy Hogan Band. No cover, 9pm at Convention Center. repercussions of this war echoed across the na- dynamics of Oregon’s political landscape. Steve THEATER Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. OUTSIDE tion. Cannon Beach and other coastal towns were McQuiddy is the author of Here on the Edge, Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, no exception. the story of how a small group of World War II HAPPENING 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. Rock the Beack 5K & 10K Run. In Cannon World’s Longest Garage Sale. All over the Beach. FMI: 503-436-1040 The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum conscientious objectors plowed the ground for Long Beach Peninsula. Hands-On Stewardship. Broom–Busting will open their latest exhibit, “WWII on the the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s; Living History Reenactment. Memorial Day Friday 29 Onion Peak. 10am – 3pm at Arch Cape. FMI Oregon Coast” on Friday and Saturday, May he writes and lectures on the eccentric margins Weekend: Celebrating Veterans, Celebrating MUSIC and to register, visit nclctrust.org/hands-on- 22nd and 23rd with two presentations by local of Pacific Northwest history. Dr. David G. Lewis is Freedom. All Eras. At the Historic Area at Fort Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering. At various stewardship-broom-busting-onion-peak/ historians, authors, and documentarians. The first an independent educator, author, and anthropol- Stevens State Park, Hammond. locations in Astoria. TenorGuitarFoundaton. THEATER presentation will take place on Friday, May 22 ogy researcher who lives in Salem, Oregon, in the Kite Festival. Rockaway Beach. org The Foreigner. Comedy. $15, 7pm at NCRD at 7:00 p.m. by Alisha Hamel who will be giving homeland of his people, the Santiam Kalapuya. Beth Willis & Todd Chatalas. $12, 7pm at the in Nehalem. a presentation on Oregon’s role during WWII. The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum’s THEATER Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. The Orphans. Comedy. 7pm at the Barn Mixed Emotions. $15 - $20, 3pm at the Hamel is a member of the Oregon National “WWII on the Oregon Coast” exhibit will share a Naomi Greene. 7pm at the Lincoln City Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. at 503-842-7940 Guard’s historic outreach program and is actively collection of stories and memories from the Or- Cultural Center. 541-994-9994 involved with the Oregon Military Museum. She egon Coast of those who lived and served during Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, Monday 25 North Oregon Coast Symphony. Expressions 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. is well known for her acclaimed documentary, the war. The goal of the exhibit is to shed light on of Love. $12, 7pm at the PAC in Astoria. MUSIC “The Jungleers” about the 41st infantry division’s events that occurred on the Oregon coast, while Patchy Sanders. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Collective Soul. $30 - $45. At Chinook Winds Sunday 31 role during WWII. exploring how the war impacted the state and Long Beach. in Lincoln City. 888-MAIN-AC MUSIC Saturday’s presentation will be given at 7:00 its coastal communities. The exhibit will be on HAPPENING Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters. Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering. At various p.m. by professor Ellen Eisenberg who will be display through February of 2016 and has been World’s Longest Garage Sale. All over the 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. locations in Astoria. TenorGuitarFoundaton. presenting her latest book, The First to Cry Down sponsored by the City of Cannon Beach and the Long Beach Peninsula. Ty Curtis. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 org Injustice? Western Jews and Japanese Removal Oregon Humanities Community Project. in Lincoln City. Public Memorial Day Ceremony. Ben Hunter & Joe Seamans. 10am – 3pm at During WWII. Eisenberg has taught in the History This program was made possible in part by a the Astoria Sunday Market. At Fort Stevens National Cemetery, HAPPENING Department since 1990, and holds the Dwight grant from Oregon Humanities (OH), a statewide and Margaret Lear Chair in American History. nonprofit organization and an independent affili- Hammond. Tall Ships. Lady Washington and the Hawai- ian Chieftain will visit the Port of Ilwaco. She teaches courses on American history since ate of the National Endowment for the Humani- Tuesday 26 Green Thumb Plant Sale. At the Seaside Navy Band Northwest. Free, 2pm at the the Civil War, American social history, American ties, which funds OH’s grant program. Convention Center. Historic Raymond Theater in Raymond. Info Jewish history, American immigration history, The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum MUSIC on how to get complimentary tickets at: the 1960s, Reconstruction, the Holocaust, and a is located at 1387 South Spruce Street, across Patchy Sanders. 8pm at the Adrift THEATER sundayafternoonlive.org/blog/ The Orphans. Comedy. 7pm at the Barn research seminar called History in the Archives. from the Cannon Beach Fire Station. They are Hotel in Long Beach. Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters. The next presentation take place on Friday, open Wednesday through Monday from 1:00 to 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. LECTURE at 503-842-7940 June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and will be a panel discus- 5:00 p.m. For more information visit www.cbhis- Coastal Encounters. Kay Myers, Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons. Blues. No cover. sion put on by the History Center and the Ore- tory.org or find them on Facebook. Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Dramedy. $14, 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House co-author of the perennially popular 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. in Astoria. gon Historical Society. Panelists will offer carefully

May15 hipfishmonthly.com 22 ALL ASOC cont. May 31 . . . . Ronnie Jay Duo. No cover, 8:30pm at Snug Truffle Shuffle contest and 80s Fashion ASOC Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. Contest. $15, 9pm – 2am at the Astoria Event Center. Number of attendees is limited, buy HAPPENING tickets ahead at squareup.com/market/co- Tall Ships. Lady Washington & Hawaiian Teen Theatre Troupe lumbia-bar-productions-llc/goonies-s-dance Chieftain will visit the Port of Ilwaco. The Sleeping Beauty PNPW Pro Wrestling. $10, 5pm at the Astoria THEATER Event Center. The Orphans. Comedy. 7pm at the Barn Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Cruise-In for the Kids Car Show. Noon – 4pm at 503-842-7940 at Costco in Warrenton. he Astor Street Opry Company OUTSIDE Saturday 6 Run on the River. Half Marathon, 10K and TTeen Theatre Troupe presents “The Sleep- MUSIC ing Beauty”, by R. Eugene Jackson, music by 5K. 9am on the Astoria River Walk Trail. FMI: astproaparks.com Church of Surf. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Patsy Pollard. The fun family show opens May Dune Pub in Manzanita. 8 and runs two weekends only on Fridays and THEATER Blue Evolution. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse The Foreigner. Comedy. $15, 2pm at NCRD Saturdays at 7pm with one Sunday matinee 101 in Lincoln City. in Nehalem. on May 17 at the ASOC Playhouse 129 West Western Haunts. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in The Orphans. Comedy. 2pm at the Barn Bond Street Astoria. Long Beach. Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Sponsored by CMH Pediatrics and ARC at 503-842-7940 ART Arcade, this annual ASOC teen program is Seaside Art Walk. 5 – 8pm at Galleries and designed to build youth leadership skills Monday 1 other businesses in Seaside & Gearhart. through the learning and practice of the MUSIC FOOD & DRINK theater process with mentoring and guidance Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Wine Tasting. Oregon Pinot Gris, Part 1. 1 – by well seasoned ASOC theatre artists, as Brodie Smithart, Riley Mitchell, Nicole Ramsdell, Gabrialla Allen, Beach. 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria the teens themselves take on all aspects of mounting a live stage Malachai Keefe and Josie Posey. show. HAPPENING HAPPENING Performances feature the traditional ASOC Playhouse favor- Tall Ships. Lady Washington & Hawaiian Goonies Day Celebration. In and near Astoria. Led by new ASOC Teen Director and seasoned performer, Bill ites: the Miss Virginia Soda Fountain and Miss Vivian Saloon and Chieftain will visit the Port of Ilwaco. thegoondocks.org/30th-anniversary-2015. Carr with Music Direction by Dena Tuveng and Production Man- of course Big Raffles! Tickets are available online or by phone: html agement by Steven Nice, “The Sleeping Beauty” has zany songs $11 for Adults and $7 for kids, military and seniors. For additional Tuesday 2 Living History Reenacment. 79th New York, and delightful characters including Chester the Jester, Tipsy the discounts and special pricing please call and ask for Judith who MUSIC Co C, “Highlanders.” Civil War. At the Historic Gypsy, the inept Royal Magician, the evil Thornberry who puts can give you more information about the ASOC “5cent a pound” Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Area at Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond. a curse on Princess Elaine and the brave Prince Dauntless who Ticket Program. 503-325-6104 or go online to www.astorstreeto- Beach. Garden Festival. Come and explore one of battles the fire breathing Dragon to break the spell! prycompany.com to get your tickets! ART the best gardens in the PNW. 10am – 3pm at the Connie Hansen Garden in Lincoln City. Featured Young performs ages 8 to 17 are: Karah Griffin, Monthly Photo Salon. 7 – 9pm at the Hoff- Jarod Griffin, Kendra Little, Jasmine Watson, Nicholas Reibold, man Center in Manzanita. OUTSIDE HAPPENING Free Admission to WA State Parks. Tall Ships. Lady Washington will visit the Port THEATER ASOC Seeking of Ilwaco. The Orphans. Comedy. 7pm at the Barn OUTSIDE Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Shanghaied Fall Show On the Land. Land-Sea Connection Hike. at 503-842-7940 10am – noon at Oswald West State Park. Sunday 7 in Astoria Submissions To register and FMI, nclctrust.org/on-the- The ASOC PRODUCTION land/2015-marine-reserve/ MUSIC COMMITTEE meets on a regular Lonesome Highway. 10am – 3pm at the basis to augment and create the Wednesday 3 Astoria Sunday Market. Auditions ASOC Playhouse calendar of MUSIC James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys. Americana. No cover. 8pm at Fort Shanghaied In Astoria began in events, shows, fundraisers and Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. George Brewery & Public House in Astoria. 1985 with a bare bones budget and other activities. Currently we are placing a Moore Bush Project. No cover, 8:30pm at the cast of fun and talented friends that Thursday 4 Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. has now grown into a piece of Astoria’s shout out for a Fall Production and Director Proposals. The Fall MUSIC Will West. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long folklore, entertaining over 83,000 in its Beach. 31 year history. The story centers on the Show runs Oct 9th to 24th 2015 Emma Hill. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. HAPPENING “Shanghaiing” of the hero and his dar- with auditions on August 23rd and 24th. Plays can be anything from HAPPENING Goonies Day Celebration. In and near Astoria. ing rescue all in melodramatic style with thegoondocks.org/30th-anniversary-2015. original work to published, drama Goonies Day Celebration. In and near Astoria. audience participation by cheering, html thegoondocks.org/30th-anniversary-2015. booing, sighing and throwing popcorn! to comedies. The Proposal needs to include a basic ASOC budget html Living History Reenacment. 79th New York, This process of theatrical training Co C, “Highlanders.” Civil War. At the Historic Come one come all (17 and older please) and proposal forms. Forms can First Thursday Trivia. Teams of 1-5 compete to the ASOC Playhouse 129 West Bond Street provides the way for an exciting and fulfilling for universal admiration and fantastic prizes. Area at Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond. jump into the art live performance whether be obtained by contacting Judith for SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA auditions on Niland @ [email protected] or Sign up ahead of time or just show up! Free, THEATER you’re a seasoned veteran or have always had 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Astoria Public Library. Monday May 11th 6:00pm to 8:00pm for calling 503-791-1037. The Orphans. Comedy. 2pm at the Barn new comers to the award winning Broadway- a dream to be on stage. And please note, if Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets you’re unable to attend this audition but are Completed proposals can be at 503-842-7940 Style Musical Melodrama and on Tuesday May submitted by email to jniland@ 12th 6:00pm to 8:00pm for all our Veteran interested in joining ASOC arrangements Friday 5 Fish Taco Cook-off. Free, 11am – 2pm at the can be made to meet with the director, Nate pacifier.com or mailed to ASOC Culinary Center in Lincoln City. Performers from this 31 year tradition! at P. O. Box 743 Astoria Oregon MUSIC Bucholz! Benefit Dinner & Auction. $50, 6pm at the Being a part of “Shanghaied” is guar- 97103 for consideration at the Western Haunts. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in The Astor Street Opry Company is a “Not Long Beach. Lincoln City Cultural Center. 541-994-9994 anteed to make your summer a rewarding first Tuesday in June Production life-time memory as you connect, learn and for Profit” Community Theatre organization HAPPENING HAPPENING and is currently seeking show sponsors for this Committee meeting. Production grow through theatre techniques and this Committee Members include: Goonies Day Celebration. In and near Astoria. Loyalty Day Events. At various locations on precise style of stage craft performance. Over 31st season of Shanghaied In Astoria, running thegoondocks.org/30th-anniversary-2015. the Long Beach Peninsula. loyaltydayslong- July 10th through September 13th, 2015. Judith Niland, Steven Nice, Bill html beach.com/ two dozen delightful & colorful parts are open Carr, Mary Ritter, ChrisLynn Taylor, along with spots for dancers, musicians and Sponsorships start at just $150.00 (cash or Goonies Block Party. Free, noon – 8pm, on Rhododendron Tour. Lecture & Breakfast, in-kind donation). Becka Blacksten, Kim Werst, Sandi 9th St between Commercial and Marine in $15. Tour $10. On the Long Beach Peninsula. technical help. . Hilton and Terry MacDonald Astoria. Goonies 80s Dance. Live 80s music, watermusicfestival.com

23 May15 hipfishmonthly.com Flash Cuts film. Movies & Musings by Les Kanekuni

her path to survival may Plot details have been a closely-kept secret but be achieved if she cross- a few have leaked. A scientifically curious but es the desert back to her troubled teenage girl, Casey Newton (Britt Rob- childhood homeland. ertson), comes into possession of a pin that can transport her into a world in another dimension, The Connection Tomorrowland. A futuristic place where the “best (May 15 limited) Jean and the brightest have come together to change Dujardin (The Artist) it,” it’s been ruled for decades by David Nix stars in this European (Hugh Laurie) a technocrat whose vision has be- side of the events cov- come poisoned. Casey meet embittered former ered in the classic film inventor Frank Walker (George Clooney), who The French Connection. witnessed the beginning of Tomorrowland at the In the early ‘70s cheap 1964 World’s Fair. David Nix kicks Walker out, heroin from Europe telling the 11-year-old to come back when his flooded New York, creat- inventions work. Undeterred, Walker sneaks in Beth Willis & ing a surge in junkies. to Tomorrowland, aided by a girl named Athena Maggie (May 8 limited) Arnold Schwar- The heroin came from (Rafey Cassidy). Discovered and kicked out by Todd Chatalas zenegger does a non-action part for the first Europe and Marseille was the center of heroin Nix, Walker discovers that Athena is a robot. time since his return as an actor in the zombie trafficking. Juvie magistrate Pierre Michel (Dujar- Rock the Cannon drama Maggie. Unlike most Official synopsis: Bound by a shared destiny, a zombie movies, Maggie is not bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific about escaping from hordes of curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded Beach History Center! flesh-eating monsters but mostly by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mis- resembles a teen terminal illness sion to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place movie, A Fault In Our Stars with somewhere in time and space that exists in their Don’t miss the season finale of the not cancer but zombification. collective memory as “Tomorrowland.” Cannon Beach History Center & Museum’s In a dystopian future a zombie Aloha (May 29) Director Cameron Crowe Acoustic Series on Friday, May 29 at 7:00 epidemic has ravaged society. (Jerry Maguire), known for his unabashedly ear- p.m. Soul-blues diva Beth Willis and gui- The worst is over, but to contain nest, old-school romantic comedies, returns with tarist Todd Chatalas will knock your socks the epidemic the government (what else?) a romantic comedy set in Hawaii. off for this final night of joy and rivalry. quarantines victims. Once the High-powered cast includes Bradley Cooper, infected “turn” in 6-8 weeks, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Bill Murray and Rock Duo Beth Willis and Todd Chatalas they are executed. Wade Vogel Alec Baldwin. Official synopsis: In Aloha, a perform both rock, acoustic and blues (Schwarzenegger), a Midwestern celebrated military contractor (Cooper) returns music. Willis, who has played in Cannon farmer, has vowed to protect to the site of his greatest career triumphs – the Beach before, is a local favorite who is his infected daughter Maggie US Space program in Honolulu, Hawaii – and well known for her smoky voice and an (Abigail Breslin) as long as he can reconnects with a long-ago love (McAdams) while amazing stage presence. while dealing with the unbear- unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air able burden of watching her literally rot before din) sees firsthand what heroin addiction does to Force watchdog (Stone) assigned to him. Portlandblues.com writes of Willis, his eyes. Unlike Scharzenegger’s action movies, youth. Michel’s zeal for punishing the criminals “[hearing her] was like going back in time Entourage (June 5) Fans of the long-running there’s no machoness or even much violence with responsible gets him transferred to organized to 1992 and hearing Sheryl Crow for the HBO series about a group of guys from Queens Wade, just a man trying to be strong for himself crime in Marseille, where ruthless Mafia boss dealing with the trials and tribulations of Hol- first time. Just one girl (as near to an angel and his family. When Maggie is threatened with Zampa (Gilles Lellouche) rules the city, ordering lywood can rejoice as the long-in-development as you can get) and a guitar.” quarantine, Wade makes a deal with a friendly public hits in broad daylight without thought or movie finally hits multiplexes. All the regular Willis was honored at the Portland Mu- doctor to keep her at home. While Maggie consequence. Michel soon finds that Zampa’s cast return with Vinnie Chase (Adren Grenier), E sic Award in 2012 with the award for Best reacts like a typical teenager in her bleak situa- organization is so powerful and entrenched in (Kevin Connolly), Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon) tion, the only ray of light in her life is her similarly local government and police that conventional Female Artist. The Oregonian says, “Wil- and Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) as the entourage. Jer- infected boyfriend Trent. tactics get him nowhere. Michel’s wife eventually lis’ full, expressive voice brings her sharp emy Piven as irascible agent (now studio head) leaves him, taking his children, convinced that songwriting to life, blending Americana, Mad Max: Fury Road (May 15) It’s been 30 Ari Gold, Lloyd (Rex Lee) and Perrey Reeves as Michel’s obsession with taking down Zampa will years since Max Rockatansky roared across the Melissa Gold. Even more so than in the series, rock, and western influences…” Willis is a eventually leave her a widow. Things look bleak screen in his V8 Interceptor. After many produc- the movie boasts a boat-load of star cameos soulful performer that takes listeners on a when Zampa uses his influence to have Michel re- tion delays and reshoots, director George Miller from sports and entertainment including Mark journey back in time, when music was pris- moved from the case, but when a new President finally brings the 4th installment in the series to Wahlberg, Jessica Alba, Tom Brady, Ronda tine. Willis has gone from playing on the the screen with Tom Hardy playing Max. Fury is elected, and with help from US DEA, Michel is Rousey and many more. sidewalks of downtown Portland to being Road has been described as one long chase. In finally able to form a team of clean cops . Direc- the typical desert dystopian setting, Charlize tor Cedric Jimenez grew up an in-demand musician playing from Las Theron plays Furiosa, a woman of action who in Marseille when the events Vegas, to the Aladdin Theater in Portland, partners with Max to save five young woman who depicted in the film occurred. and even to Seattle. hold the key to repopulation from the clutches Tomorrowland (May Don’t miss this opportunity to see Willis of savage warlord Immortan Joe, who rules 22) To counter the trend of at Chatalas in a unique intimate setting. the wrecked outback. Official synopsis: The future-set movies all taking Tickets are $12 Adults and $2 Children. post-apocalyptic action film is set in the furthest place in dystopian, ruined The cost of tickets to this concert will reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape landscapes, director Brad where humanity is broken, and most everyone is Bird (The Incredibles), Disney help fund programs such as the Acoustic crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within and writer Damon Lindelof Folk & Lecture Series, exhibits, and field this world of fire and blood exist two rebels who (Lost) teamed up to create an trip programs. might be able to restore order. Max (Tom Hardy) original scifi where the future a man of action and few worlds, who seeks peace is not broken, but also not the of mind following the loss of and children. And utopia it could have been. Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a woman who believes

May15 hipfishmonthly.com 24 The Pedaling Adventures of Madame Velo (a.k.a. The Bike Madame)

Bike Madame FREE WILL ASTROLOGY© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny May By Margaret Hammitt-McDonald ARIES (March 21-April 19): The danger of resisting a temptation way you can be totally ready to adapt to unpredictable wrinkles too strenuously is that the temptation might depart. I suggest and change your mind at a moment’s notice. But that’s exactly that you prevent that from happening. Without throwing yourself what will make these experiments so fun. That’s why they will be at the mercy of the temptation, see if you can coax it to stick effective in building up your resilience and willpower. For best re- around for a while longer. Why? In my view, it’s playing a useful sults, apply your nighttime thinking to daytime activities, and vice role in your life. It’s motivating you to change some things that versa. Spend minimal time on responsibilities that don’t teach Pedal and Read, Part 1 really do need to be changed. On the other hand, I’m not yet sure you noble truths about your fellow madmen and madwomen. that it should become anything more than a temptation. It might Now here’s my big question: How can you tap into the extra In preparation for an event in Portland rides, and raises a family there…all while serve you best that way, not as an object of your satisfied desire. power you will need during your rite of passage? called Sketch and Ride, I kept fiddling working as a janitor, studying urban with my handlebars and a bunch of planning, and learning Dutch. Jordan TAURUS (April 20-May 20): My astrological colleagues discour- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many modern astronomers are clothespins, trying to secure a sketch- interweaves his story with a history of age me from talking to you Bulls about financial matters. “Most allergic to astrology, but from my perspective there is no inher- book. Fortunately for both safe riding Amsterdam’s collective love affair with Tauruses know ten times more about the mystery of money than ent conflict between the two fields. Four of history’s greatest and art, the sketching and riding didn’t bicycles (in contrast with the United you will ever know,” said one. “Their excellent instincts trump any astronomers were practicing astrologers, after all: Johannes occur together: the group rode to a States’ infatuation with cars). tips you could offer.” Another astrologer concurred, noting, “The Kepler, Galileo Galilei, Tycho Brahe, and Pierre Gassendi. One of park, where we dismounted and drew, I was enthralled by the ubiquity of the financial advice you give Tauruses will at best be redundant and my friends in college, a Scorpio woman named Martha Maiden, and then contin- bicycle in Amster- at worst simplistic.” A third colleague summed it up: “Offering is a first-rate astrologer who got a degree in astronomy and ued to another dam: everyone, Tauruses guidance about money is like counseling Scorpios became a top scientist at NASA. In the spirit of finding reconcili- from babies in about sex.” So although I’m shy about providing recommenda- ation between apparent opposites, I’m happy to say that you are location, drew tions, I will say this: The next five weeks will be a favorable time now a virtual virtuoso in your ability to reconcile both apparent some more... the bellies of their to set in motion the plans to GET RICHER QUICKER! opposites and actual opposites. I invite you to use this aptitude I don’t 39-weeks’-preg- with flair and daring. recommend nant moms to el- GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Endings to be useful must be incon- either drawing or ders, rides a bike, clusive,” wrote science fiction novelist Samuel R. Delany. I en- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian Matt Stutzman reading a book usually a “beater” dorse that theory for your use in the coming weeks. Interweave it competes in the sport of archery. He’s the world’s record holder while riding a model like a dino- with this advice from playwright Sam Shepard: “The temptation for longest accurate shot, having hit a target 230 yards away. bike. However, saur version of a towards resolution, towards wrapping up the package, seems to What makes his accomplishment so extraordinary is the fact that many delightful beach cruiser. On me a terrible trap. Why not be more honest with the moment? he was born without any arms. He holds each arrow in his mouth The most authentic endings are the ones which are already bike-books await the other hand, if I and grasps the bow with his right foot and the help of a chest your reading ever visit, I’d have revolving towards another beginning.” In other words, Gemini, harness. In the spirit of this armless archer, and in accordance don’t be attached to neat finales and splashy climaxes. Consider pleasure, so with to get used to with your current astrological omens, I invite you to initiate an summer in the the sounds of un- the possibility that you can simply slip free of the complicated attempt to triumph over one of your so-called disadvantages. past and head toward the future without much fanfare. offing, hop off lubed chains, the CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Long before Lou Reed recorded your steed, find sight of helmetless CANCER (June 21-July 22): In mythic terms, you should be head- the song “Walk on the Wild Side,” Nelson Algren wrote a novel a shady tree, and heads, and the ed for the winner’s circle, which is inside the pleasure dome. titled A Walk on the Wild Side. It depicts the luxuriant depravity settle in for an less law-abiding The parade in your honor should follow the award ceremony, of New Orleans’ French Quarter in the 1930s. One of Algren’s afternoon’s read. contingent who and let’s hope you will be on the lead float wearing a gold crown most enduring bits of spiritual advice goes as follows: “Never, The world of run red lights. and holding a real magic wand while being sung to by a choir ever, no matter what else you do in your whole life, never sleep What Jordan de- of people you love and who love you. If for any reason you are elite competi- with anyone whose troubles are worse than your own.” What not experiencing some version of these metaphors, I urge you tive track cycling scribes is a bicycle do you think of that, Capricorn? Even if you don’t regard it as to find out why. Or better yet, get busy on planning a homecom- is far from my citizenry, not a a universal rule that you should unfailingly obey, I suggest you ing or graduation party or award ceremony for yourself. From an bike-commuting special “class.” observe it in the coming weeks. For the sake of your mental astrological perspective, you have a mandate to be recognized sphere, but The Dalkey and appreciated for the gifts you offer the world. hygiene, be extra discerning about what influences you absorb British novelist Archive has -- not just in bed, but everywhere. Chris Cleave drew me in with his novel reprinted a new edition of the puck- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): British Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley was AQUARIUS GOLD, which follows two Olympic ish Irish novelist’s comedic book called a brilliant military commander. Renowned for his ability to beat (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The cosmos has authorized you to be hungrier than usual. You may also feel free to respond to riders on a journey that can only leave (guess what?) THE DALKEY ARCHIVE. larger armies, he also had great skill at minimizing loss of life one winner—and destroy a friendship This charming, rambling book isn’t among his own troops. His most famous triumph took place in your enhanced hunger with an extra aggressive quest to be fed. already precarious with rivalry. Kate about cycling per se, but there’s a biking 1815, when he led the forces that defeated Napoleon Bonaparte Therefore: Be voracious! Risk being avid, ardent, and even agog. and Zoe train with the same coach and moment. An eccentric police officer at Waterloo. In the aftermath, the French tyrant lost his power Fill yourself up with pudding, pleasure, praise, peace, perks, and and went into exile. What was the secret of Wellesley’s success? privileges. Anything else you’d like to engorge? If some unen- are headed for the Olympic games. is always seen walking his bike on his “Bonaparte’s plans were made in wire,” he said. “Mine were lightened person questions your right to claim the biggest piece A change in the rules means only one rounds about town, and the protagonist made in string.” In other words, Wellesley’s strategy was more and the sweetest taste and the best fuel, inform them that your will be allowed to compete. Who will asks why he never rides. He responds flexible and adaptable. As circumstances changed, it could be astrologer says you have ultimate permission. it be: Kate, who’s also the mother of a with a theory: as rider and bike jounce critically ill child, or Zoe, glamorous and along the bumpy roads, their molecules rearranged with greater ease. That’s the approach I recommend PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Is there an interesting ally whose troubled? Mr. Cleave’s style, alternately intermingle, so the rider ends up be- for you in the coming days. path rarely crosses yours? Do you draw inspiration from a like- wry and tender, generates empathy for coming a hybrid of bicycle and human. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not be strong enough to take minded dynamo who is not fully available? Has fate kept you and a friend from getting as close as you would wish? According to both characters, as well as for Kate’s The officer believes he can determine a shot at a daunting challenge that’s five levels beyond your daughter Sophie, a self-appointed Jedi the exact percentage of bike-to-human previous best. But I think you are at least ready to try a tricky my reading of the astrological omens, relationships like these knight battling a recurrence of leukemia. each rider is. If this wacky excerpt challenge that’s one level higher than where you have been could become more substantial in the coming weeks. The dream The details of the riders’ training—from appeals to you—not to mention the operating. And that, in my opinion, is a more practical use of of a more robust connection could ripen into an opportunity apparition of St. Augustine in a sea cave your courage. I think it would be a waste of your energy to get to actually collaborate. So be alert for the openings, and be gear ratios to calorie counting—are wrapped up in grandiose fantasies about impossible perfec- prepared to do what’s necessary to go deeper. fascinating even for non-riders. and a plot to destroy the world, foiled tions. As long as you don’t overreach, you can accomplish small In his debut book DISHWASHER, by the bumbling narrator—I recommend miracles. [Editor: Here’s the homework:] Pete Jordan recounted his quest to immersing yourself in this hilarious tale. wash dishes in all fifty states. His new Further reviews will follow, but for LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I suspect you are about to experience Homework: Imagine that everything important you know is book, CITY OF BIKES, is partly the story now, reading hour’s over—back on the some prime contenders for The Most Unusual Adventures of condensed into a single symbol or image. What is it? FreeWil- of how he falls in love with Amsterdam, bike! 2015. Are you thoroughly prepared? Of course not. There’s no lAstrology.com. the archetypal bicycling city, and lives,

25 May15 hipfishmonthly.com network. Community Listings WORKSHOPS/CLASSES age birth–5 are welcome. All children must countywide. Join us for fun, relaxation and more information, call Brandy at 325-0313 Ext. be accompanied by a caregiver. Bay City Arts connection. Fee: $50.00. Call Angela to register 220 or Rosetta at ext. 222”. Center, Bay City. 503-338-9921 Energetic Orientation Class. Tue. May 19 at CLATSOP COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY is Graceful Waves in Wheeler. 5:30-6:30pm. FREE. T’AI CHI. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, embarking on county-wide cemeteryidentifi- How to instantly have 30% more energy by liv- BODY WORK•YOGA•FITNESS Manzanita: Wednesday Mornings 10-11:30. cation and cataloging project. Cemeteries are ing in your correct orientation. Find out if you $30/month. Call 368-6227 for more info. among the mostvaluable of historic resources. are an “inny” or an “outty.” And how you can YOGA NAMASTE. Level 1&2 90 minutes Yoga They are reminders of our settlementpatterns AMERICAN KENPO KARATE. Adult Private Les- live more fully supported by your nature. And classes. Monday 8a.m., Wednesday 6:30p.m., and can reveal information about our historic sons, Ocean Park WA.Teaching the Ed Parker enjoy the energy boost. 278 Rowe St. #210, Friday 6:30a.m. and 8:30a.m. $16 walk-in. Com- events, ethnicity,religion, lifestyles and geneal- System.For FREE INTRODUCTORY LESSON. Wheeler, OR. 503.368(WELL). munity yoga Wednesday 5:15p.m. $12 walk-in. ogy. The society is seeking volunteers tojoin 342 10th street, Astoria. Check website for Contact Black Belt / Instructor Jon Belcher members in identifying and visiting cem- Art & Mindfulness. May 9. With Amy Selena weekend workshops. www.yoganam.com. 530 at:Phone: 360-665-0860E-mail: jbgroove2@ eteries to catalog theinformation for future Reynolds-Wrobleski. Participants will integrate 440 9761. crescomm.net. generations. The society would also be grateful creative activities with mindfulness practices. forany information from the public regarding ZUMBA. Low Impact Fitness for many ages. Come and playfully explore art modalities LOTUS YOGA ASTORIA. Classes with Certified, old cemeteries and burial sitesthat may not Licensed instruction. Tolovana Community and meditation practices that offer you a way Experienced Teachers: Monday - Gentle be commonly known. If you are interested, Hall 3779 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, Call Joy: to become centered and present in the here 9:00am, Level 1 5:30am, Tuesday - Level 2 6am, contact thesociety at www.clatsopcounty- 503.738.6560 and now and provide you with new ways to Wednesday - Gentle 9am, Restorative 6:30pm, [email protected] or call 503-325-1963 or Thursday - Level 2&3 6pm, Friday - Thera- practice mindfulness through art. $30, 1- 4pm ZUMBA. Come join the Zumba party at North 503-298-8917. peutic 9am. Meditation - Wednesday 6pm, at the Center for Contemplative Arts in Manza- County Recreation District in Nehalem, Or- New Classes coming soon!Monthly Prices: VOLUNTEER AT THE CANNERY MUSEUM. The nita. Call 503-421-7412 to register. egon. Winter class runs through March.Attire: Unlimited Classes - $90, 4-8 Classes - $10 each, Hanthorn Cannery Museum on Pier 39 in FIBER ARTS. NCRD is hosting the North Coast Drop Ins - $13 each. New Students get a $10 Loose gym clothing, non-gripping sneakers, a Astoria is housed in the oldest cannery build- Help Ending Abusive Relationship Tendencies Fiber Arts Group on Mondays from 1-3 pm discount on first month. water bottle & lots of energy! Rosa Erlebach – ing on the Columbia, and preserves the history in the Riverbend Room. If you do handwork instructor. Ncrd. 36155 9th Street Nehalem, Or of the cannery workers and the canneries (H.E.A.R.T.) of any kind...knitting, crocheting, weaving, RiversZen Yoga and Ki-Hara Resistance 97131(503) 368-4595 [email protected] that made the city famous. The museum is macramé, needlepoint, etc. You are welcome Stretching Studio. Located at 399 31st Str. open year-round at no charge and attracts The Harbor- 1361 Duane Street Astoria, Oregon to come and join like-minded folk. Bring your Astoria. 503-440-3554. Over 30 classes, for thousands of visitors from all over the NW and knitting problems on the 3rd Monday of the Strength, Stamina or Yoga Flow,Levels 1, 2 & 3 SPIRITUALITY beyond. The Hanthorn Foundation (a 501(c) Every Wednesday, 10:00am–11:30am offered from early morning to evening, 7 days month and get help from knitting instructor CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER MARY. Come 3) needs volunteer staff to welcome people to a week. 1/2price for new students first month H.E.A.R.T. covers subjects related to the effects of domestic Lou Stine.The group will be working on and experience the Love and Wisdom of this unique site and share a little local history. and locals residents first day free.Free parking violence on children, parents and other family members. We talk charity projects in the future such as Warm Up Mother Mary through her channel Barbara No experience needed, no age limits, and you America or Carewear. email Jane for further and a handicapped ramp is available. http:// definitely do not have to stand! Nor will you about the dynamics of power and control and how to recog- riverszen.com orFacebook.com/RiversZen. Beach. Every Second Sunday, 10:30 to 12:30ish. information. [email protected] In Seaside, Oregon. Call or email for directions: at the end of the day, smell like a fish. To learn nize red flags. Domestic violence affects everyone residing in a YOGA—North County Recreation District— 503-717-4302 [email protected]. more, please call Peter Marsh: 503-470-0356 or Basic Papermaking Class. May 16. With Lam [email protected] household and if victims of domestic violence can learn how to Quang. Covering an overview of the history Nehalem. Monday 5:45-7:15pm Level 1 Yoga. Suggested donation $15.00. Bring finger food see abusive patterns they will be better prepared for current and of handmade paper, explaining Eastern and Tuesday 4-5:30pm Yin Flows into Restorative. if you feel so inclined. The gathering will in- Weekly Habitat Restoration/Stewardship Work Western techniques. Learn the process of Wed 8-9:30am Mid-Life Yoga, leading into your clude a healing circle, channeled conversation Parties. 10 am - noon. Meet at Alder Creek future relationships. If you or someone you know is in an abusive handling pulp, creating sheets of paper, and 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond! Wed 5:45-7:15pm with Mother Mary, snacks and sharing. Farm, at the end of Underhill Lane between relationship this class can help to educate you and give you Restorative Yoga. Thurs 8-9:30am Chair Yoga. Nehalem and Manzanita. Dress for the weather couching, pressing, and drying the paper. $35, Art & Mindfulness. With Amy Selena Reynolds. options. Everyone deserves to live in a safe home. Please call Thurs 5:45-7:15pm Vinyasa Light Yoga. Fri and prepare to get outside with great people 3 – 5pm at HiiH Lights in the Lewis & Clark Once a month , 2nd Saturdays, 1-4 pm. Deepen 8-9:30am Very Gentle Yoga. Saturday 8-9:30am on beautiful properties doing a variety of habi- ahead to reserve a spot. Valley near Astoria. To register, please email: your connection with your heart, mind, and Mixed-Levels Yoga. 4 different instructors, $8 tat restoration activities. For more information CONTACT: Audrey Williams, BS, [email protected] [email protected] spirit, play with creativity, find out where are drop-in fee each class. 36155 9th St. in Ne- contact Lower Nehalem Community Trust, and meditation begin. No previous art or med- Introduction to Microsoft Word Computer halem, Room 5 (going south, just past Wanda’s 503-368-3203, [email protected]. 503.325.3426 ext. 104 Class. May 16. The class is for computer novices Café, turn left uphill). Call 503-368-7160 for itation experience is necessary. Bring a journal who need help learning how to use Microsoft more information. and your favorite pen. All other supplies will be Word. The instructor will cover the most provided. Class fee:$30 (Note: No one will be ENCORE. Join us for the ENCORE Lunch are members of TPA. Check out tillamookpi- LINE DANCING. NCRD is hosting Line Dancing OPEN MICS important features of Word, as well as printing, turned away for lack of funds. Please contact Bunch on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 12:30 PM lots.org for more information. with Teresa on Saturday mornings from 10am Amy if you have a financial hardship but want LAST TUESDAY poetry open mic. Port of Call, and steps for easier use. Attendees should also at the Portlight Café at Camp Rilea (on your to noon. Come on out an do Bootin’ Scootin’ to take a class.) Call Amy at 503-421-7412 or 9th & Commercial, Astoria, 7 to 9pm, Jan 27. BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUPPORT. be comfortable using a computer mouse. Free, left next to the PX after you enter the base), Boogie and MANY more. Fun for all ages. email [email protected] Sign up onsite for a short time slot to read your La Leche League’s monthly support group preregistration required. 11am at the Seaside Warrenton. Questions about Lunch Bunch? Library. Call 503-738-6742 to register. $1.00 admission fee. North Coast Rec District own poems or a poem you like. Host: poet meetings provide an opportunity for both COLUMBIA RIVER MEDITATION GROUP. Spon- Call Reta Leithner 503-717-2297. ENCORE is a in Nehalem. Ric Vrana. new and experienced mothers to share their Photo Hiking. May 23. Hike with professional sored by Great Vow Monastery. Meets ever membership organization for people age 50 questions or concerns, and to talk with each photographers Bob Gibson and Jeri Knudsen YOGA –Bay City Arts Center. Classed with Wednesday in the FLag Room of the Public WEEKLY JAM SESSION happens every Wed and older who are interested in life-long learn- other about the special joys and challenges of and learn basic techniques. $20, 9 – 11am at Michelle Lawhorn - Mon & Thurs 6pm. $5 LIbrary. Time: 5:45 - 6:55. MOVING to Clatsop eve. from 7 to 10 at the “Port of Call” in Astoria ing opportunities. ENCORE is sponsored by parenting. We especially encourage expectant Spring Lake. FMI call 541-994-3405. per class. Community College on Tuesdays @ 6-7:30pm, (used to be the Shipyard). A 3 piece host band Clatsop Community College, and offers classes and new mothers to join us. Healthy babies starting Sept 30. Regtration is required at CCC. to jam with any one who wants to sit in. Peter in a variety of subjects, social events, and occa- and toddlers are always welcome at La Leche Photo Hiking. June 7. Hike with professional YOGA—Manzanita, Center for Contempla- Class# is F.T085054, Rm 209 Towler Hall. All Unander on keys and/or bass, Tom Peake on sional educational trips. For more information, League meetings. second Tuesdays, from 6:30 - photographers Bob Gibson and Jeri Knudsen tive Arts, Manzanita Ave., Tuesday 5-6:30pm. are welcome to practice - quiet setting and drums and Richard Thomasian on guitar and/ please refer to our website: www.encorelearn. 8 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, nursery room, and learn basic techniques. $20, 9 – 11am at $10 drop-in fee. Call 503-368-3733 for more slow walking meditation. Local contact: Ron or bass.. Jazz, Blues, Funk, Country, Reggae, org or contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling, Clatsop 1545 Franklin Ave, Astoria. Meet 2nd Monday the Villages at Cascade Head. FMI call 541- information. Maxted - 503.338.9153. email: ronmaxted@ Rock, Folk, etc. All players welcome. Community College Community Education of the month at 10am- Astoria .FOR FURTHER 994-3405 Yoga in Gearhart. Gearhart Workout. For more wwestsky.net Coordinator, 503-338-2408, or toll free at INFO, PLEASE CONTACT JANET WEIDMAN @ information log on to www.gearhartworkout. 1-855-252-8767. 503-325-1306 or Megan Oien: 503-440-4942. Ceramic Workshop. June 1. With Japanese A SILENT MEDITATION • with Lola Sacks. St. Master Potter Ryo Suzuki. 1 – 4pm at the CCC com 3470 Hwy. 101 N. Suite 104 in Gearhart MEETINGS AND MEET-UPS! Catherine’s Center for the Contemplative Arts, The Lower Columbia Classics Car Club. GET READY TO APPLY TO COLLEGE. Clatsop Ceramic Studio in Astoria. FMI call 503-338- YOGA • Nehalem. Ongoing yoga classes at Manzanita: Monday Nights 5 - 5:45 Call 368- TRANSGENDER HEALTH CARE. At May 13 Invitation to all who are interested in Collector Community College offers free workshops 2449 NCRD are as follows: Monday, Level II, 5:15- 6227 for more info. PFLAG Meeting, 6 – 7:30 pm, St. Stephen’s Cars to attend one of our monthly meetings. for prospective students who are interested The Hoffman Center Clay Studio. Manzanita. 6:45 pm, Nicole Hamic; Wednesday, Morning Church, SW 9th & Hurbert, Newport. The May The meetings are held at Steve Jordan’s Shop in learning about programs and ready to Yoga Stretch, 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook; Thursday, LECTIO DIVINA • Meditation with Holy Scrip- Drop by studio to reserve or e-mail hoffman- 13 PFLAG meeting will focus on Transgender Building, located at 35232 Helligso Lane in begin the application process for admission Yoga for Parents & Kids, 3:45-4:45 pm, Charlene ture. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, [email protected]. The Clay Studio open issues with the showing of “Transgender rural Astoria - meet on the 3rd Thursday of and financial aid. These workshops are held Gernert; Thursday, Level I, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, Manzanita: Tuesday Mornings 10-11:30. Call Tues and Thurs from 10am to 4pm and the sec- Tuesdays,” a film by Nurse Practitioner and each month. If you are interested and need on select Wednesdays at 9 AM and 10 AM. Charlene Gernet; Friday, Very Gentle Yoga, 368-6227 for more info. ond and fourth Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. director Mark Freeman. The clinic operating the directions to get there, you may call Steve Sessions are limited to three participants to 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook. LABYRINTH WALK • Grace Episcopal Transgender Tuesdays created a new model of Jordan at 503-325-1807 insure individualized attention. Register online DOES FOOD RUN YOUR LIFE? Come to at www.clatsopcc.edu/admissionworkshop. QIGONG. Free. Easy relaxing exercise & Church, 1545 Franklin St, Astoria, 3-6. treatment: Primary Care for all those who self- Overeaters Anonymous every Wednesday THE ASTORIA CHESS CLUB. meets Saturday meditation qigong class.Helps arthritis & fibro- Every 1st Sunday. identify as transgendered, not just those that Workshops are designed for students who from 7-8pm in the Seaside Public Library, mornings at 11:30 AM at Three Cups Coffee will pursue a certificate or degree at Clatsop myalgia, reduces stress, Helps balance. Tues & could afford the specialists who once made Board Room B. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. House and Thursday evenings at 5:30 PM at Community College. You will learn about Thurs, 9am to 10am, Astoria Methodist Church, that decision. And the people behind the Everyone welcome! (if you have questions call VOLUNTEER the Hotel Elliott’s wine bar. Players of all ages available academic and workforce training 503-505-1721). 1076 Franklin Ave.Enter 11th St door Call Linda stories demonstrate that it should be done far and skill levels are welcome to attend. For Williamson. 503.861.2063. programs, admission requirements and cost Clatsop Care Center is looking for more widely. Following the film there will be more information, contact us at astoriachess- French Conversation Group Re-Start. The of attendance. You will also receive hands-on volunteers to assist in our Quality of Life a discussion focused on healthcare available [email protected] or visit our Facebook page.” group is devoted to speaking French only. It is THAI CHI – ASTORIA. Angela Sidlo is teaching assistance with completing your application Department. Your presence could make a for transgender people in Lincoln County and NOT a class, so please do not show up expect- Tai Chi at Astoria Arts & Movement Center! TILLAMOOK PILOTS ASSOCIATION. A non-profit for admission, and a jumpstart on filling out difference in their lives. Volunteer roles can other rural areas in Oregon. PFLAG provides ing to learn French from scratch. Once you She will begin classes on Thursdays evenings organization, meets the firstSaturday each financial aid forms. Discover how to cost- be customized to fit your schedule & prefer- factual and helpful information and personal step through the door of the Riverbend Room, at 5:30 pm starting May 14. The focus will be month at the Airbase Cafe (Tillamook Air effectively start your career, prepare to transfer ences in terms of type of activity and time connections for families whose children or it is French only. It will be on Saturdays, from Yang Style short form. It is a very graceful form Museum) at 9am for their regular business to a 4-year school or train for employment commitment. Volunteer roles include visiting & teens believe they may be among the minority 1-3pm at NCRD in the Riverbend Room. There of meditation in motion with this ancient chi- meeting and to promote general aviation. here in Clatsop County. Please direct inquiries building friendships with individuals, reading in sexual orientation or gender identity. For is a nominal charge of $1/person/time. For nese wellness practice. Learn deep breathing, Next meeting is August 2nd and breakfast is to: [email protected] aloud to residents, playing music , singing more information, call Jeanne St.John at more information email Jane or call her 503- develop core strength and better balance as available. If you are interested in learning to with residents, assisting on outings, conduct- 541-265-7194. 368-3901 or, call Paul Miller at 503-368-5715. you experience a true mind body connection. fly, or are simply interested in general avia- We will also practice Sun style 12 & 24 form. ing a movie night activity, assisting in craft tion why not come to themeeting and meet Toddler Arts Group. Every Wednesday 10 to (for those who knkw it and don’t want to activities, games, cooking activities & other ac- similar-minded folks? The TPA owns a Cessna 11am –Get your toddler started in the arts! forget!) Angela has been teaching tai chi for tivities. Volunteers will need to pass a criminal 172 available for members to rent for instruc- Activities are geared towards ages 1–3, but over 5 years with literally hundreds of students background check & a TB screening test. For tion or for general use for licensed pilots who May15 hipfishmonthly.com 26 undergoing chemotherapy treat- ment. I don’t get irritated with today. Getting spiritual is a big AT THE not having enough ‘me time’ undertaking for it requires us to VOLUNTEER ANIMAL SHELTER for I truly feel my earlier life was take responsibility for our karmic plentiful. Most important is I do past. I dedicate and surrender not judge. I feel we are all here to Source daily. I ask that my will Can you donate a working out our karma. I listen be in alignment with the will of few hours a week to the equivalence of confes- God and the Goddess. I do not to help the dogs Messages sions daily and all I see is the expect others to live as I do but and cats at the wounded child who needs to be hope to inspire people to work Animal Shelter? Sonja Grace loved. Even when a client asked on their unresolved emotional CAA needs help! me if I minded if he smoked wounds and heal. To give hope The work’s not mystic healer while I worked on his lungs gave that we can evolve in our con- hard and it’s me pause to realize the fear is sciousness and remind humanity terrifically so deep it must be masked at all of our purpose; we are the care- rewarding. Living in Service times. I learn so much from my takers of this planet. May we clients. They are beautiful souls love at the deepest level of our y clients live all over the organs, bones and blood are all engaged in a journey of self- beings and take responsibility Mworld from Dubai, New in a day’s work. On top of that discovery. Love is powerful and for ourselves and Earth. Zealand, Australia, Slovenia, I clear entities, alien energies can heal karmic wounds. Peace For over thirty years, author England, Norway, Bangkok, and a host of astral plane lower is the ticket everyone is search- and Mystic Healer, Sonja Grace Ireland and Denmark as well as vibrations. ing for. Meditation is a way to has been offering her inter- the United States and Canada. It is not an easy job. I have that internal bliss. national clientele, immediate All of my work takes place over dedicated my life to being in We are all spiritual beings stability, clarity, and guidance. the phone for I am able to defy service. My husband would tell with purpose, goals and dreams Sonja is an energy surgeon who time and space and put myself you that daily I am answering in all areas of life. We are meant works with the physical, emo- in front of that person no matter calls, text messages and emails to live our lives as spiritual tional, mental and spiritual bod- where they are on the planet. helping people even when I am beings and take that state of ies. She helps clients process A typical day is serious spirit not in the office. Just recently consciousness into our daily emotional wounds, clear karma traveling. One such day started we were watching TV and I got work as electricians, sculptors, and gain inner peace. Her new with a client in New Zealand and a text from a relative whose mathematicians, scientists and documentary ‘Spirit Traveler’ is then one in Canada, then Los daughter was in labor but the more. This fifth dimension being filmed in England and you Angeles, an emergency in Dubai baby was not positioned right. demands we take our spiritual can follow her @spiritraveler on then a clearing and healing in I worked on her right away and experience into the daily grind. twitter. Her new book ‘Become France and a client in Washing- turned the baby. She gave birth Each person is an individual and Earth Angel’ Advice and ton DC. In between all of that I not an hour and a half later. I with their own special gifts they Wisdom for Finding your Wings The Lower Columbia Clinic made several visits to Arizona to help with as many births as I do bring to the world. We can and Living in Service is available assist family on the reservation. deaths and find the passage of feel the oneness that we all through Findhorn Press. Her Thomas S. Duncan, M.D. • Susan L Skinner, CNM, CFNP I am like a surgeon; I repair both coming and going to be share through our feelings. This companion film series ‘Earth An- 595 18th, Astoria • 503-325-9131 tissue and energetically remove the greatest miracle we experi- incredible expression of emotion gel’ can be found on her website illness, restructure organs and ence. I don’t complain if my is the glue that connects us to www.sonjagrace.com Muscles, tendons, ligaments, because the client I worked on is karma is what defines our lives

word and wisdom Shelter Moods Let’s Talk About .... Lazy.... By Tobi Nason

e don’t talk about some things. keeping me from dropping the habit? earned. I wish I felt like I deserved a nice WWe might say, “Wow, I feel like being Laziness. I don’t want to take the effort to ripe orange and a mile run, but I don’t. lazy today,” or maybe say kiddingly to a change my ways. After all, it’s my only vice. This column is evolving into a “how to good friend, “You lazy slug!” I made the Other habits - overeating, underexercis- change” column, a theme I often address. contention on FaceBook (yes, Facebook) ing, drinking a lot - all have well-known Awareness and motivation have to be in the that we are a lazy society. We look for the negatives. From some, professional help is mix. So easy to get into autodrive - those good wine or a good time. I did not elabo- needed. For some, those that want to lose habits that seem harmless. rate. I was short and sweet, and I meant it. 20 pounds, tone up a flabby backside, or Maybe that’s it. Autodrive. Not thinking. In the ‘90’s it seemed workaholics set the improve general health, laziness just might Not questioning. That can keep up fat and tone. Always busy people, accumulating be a factor. happy. But laziness is another name for stuff, doing every social event - the new We talk about not being motivated. autodrive and blind acceptance. play, wine bar opening, and birthday for a Sometimes we have the best of excuses, Look around. Look at yourself. Those close friend- and throwing in a trip to Italy such as “I work so much I don’t have time extra pounds? Lack of energy? Irritability? or Morocco, and yes, working hard to afford to exercise” or “My life is so stressful, a few Not getting stuff done? Take a hard look. it all. Life being lived to the hilt! glasses of wine after work are good for me.” Too much coffee? Not enough exercise? But these days? I see addictions of all Who says working hard gives a person a Napping instead of vacuuming? Hm. sorts blooming. We drink, eat, and consume pass on good living habits? Could be laziness. Could be. It also could freely. I’ll use myself as an example. I love I’m probably writing this column for be humanity. Work and play need to coex- my coffee. Love it. My only vice, I say. It’s myself. I am on task. I get things done. ist. All struggle and strife is not good for the harmless, I add. What’s the big deal if I drink Indulging in an iced mocha and a nap seem soul, a bit of indulgence is part of self-care. a mocha a day? Here’s the problem. Too okay with me. But guess what? It’s a form Just don’t let it evolve into (gasp!) Laziness. much coffee can be harmful. It can make of laziness. Laziness says you work just so you jittery, throw your blood sugar into a much and no more. You deserve a big fat Tobi Nason is a counselor in Warrenton. downfall, and it has to process through the rest and lots of calories. Laze around then She has her own sense of laziness. She does overworked liver. The cost of this indul- show up when expected, do as you need indeed work a number of jobs and maybe gence can add up as well as the ounces to, and later - that mocha and nap feel napping is a good thing. which ultimately turn to pounds. What’s

27 May15 hipfishmonthly.com By Tracy Erfling, N.D. Reconnective Healing Practitioner bodiesinbalance Ann Robben Dott www.liveembodied.com The Menstrual Cycle...Period. Dr. Tracy Erfling is a Schedule your Appointment! adies and Gentlemen it’s coming along. This coordi- Ltime to venture into the most nated hormonal messaging naturopath physician in the 503.791.3365 dynamic cycle of the body, the system between the pituitary menstrual cycle. This female and ovaries ALSO creates activ- Lower Columbia Region. phenomena is a central part ity in the uterus. Those are the Questions? of many women’s lives; one basic hormonal pathways and that people have honored (and they are defined by two distinct [email protected] cursed) for millennia. It encom- phases: follicular and luteal. In The Circle of passes not only a monthly cycle the ovaries the follicular phase but a lifelong cycle and defines is when the egg is forming (menorrhagia). Then of course nearing menopause. In these the Labyrinth not only fertility and procre- and the the luteal phase is there is the moodiness, cramp- cases there are some effective First Sunday of the Month ation but is also a gage of our when the egg is released. In ing, bloating, breast tender- tools to manage bleeding that 3PM - 6PM overall health. Guys, you are the uterus the follicular phase ness, and general malaise may not warrant testing. ( Brief introduction at 3pm) likely experiencing this cycle begins with bleeding and is prior to the start of bleeding I want to wrap up by focus- in your own ways; so everyone then followed by the uterine (PMS!). This can vary widely, ing on a few go-to’s that I find Grace Episcopal Church read on to unveil some of the cells proliferating, or multiply- can happen for days to weeks safe and effective for managing 1545 Franklin Astoria mysteries of a woman’s cycle. ing, building a new layer in prior to a period, and for some some of the more common is- For more info: 503.325.6580 donations welcome The menstrual cycle starts preparation for pregnancy. In women be very disruptive to sues I see in my practice. First with menarche, the time when the luteal phase this new layer their ability to function normally is a good quality B complex a young lady first begins begins to thicken and the cells in their relationships at home vitamin with additional B6. This menstruating. This phase can enlarge in order to nurture any and/or work. Finally when the has time and time again proven be intense and irregular as whole sys- a wonderful helper for emotion- the body attempts to initiate tem is not al issues including, moodiness, and maintain a new hormonal functioning irritability and tearfulness. B6 Tobi Nason rhythm. The ovaries learn to properly is an important nutrient to bal- Counseling and Mediation Services respond to the hormonal mes- difficulties ance nervous system function sages in order to form eggs achieving and can become depleted for Specializing in Life Changes In Astoria call 503-440-0587 and the uterus learns to build pregnancy many reasons including stress M.A in Counseling and shed its internal lining. In (infertility) Try taking 200mg of B6 daily short a lot of new functions. can be a with food especially around the For the majority of their lives significant period or PMS time. The herb women are menstruating, in issue. Chaste Tree is another must try their fertile phase, and (ideally) Clearly each for irregular periods, especially have the ability to procreate. scenario if the time between periods This phase can be smooth will have is getting shorter. Herbs for for some and rather rocky for a different altering the menstrual cycle can others. And finally menopause diagnostic take some time to change old Tracy Erfling n.d. when the ovaries begin to retire potential pregnancy. It’s kind and therapeutic plan. patterns, so try daily for three naturopathic physician from their cycling ways and a of like preparing your tent for Since the variety of reasons months before determining if whole new body emerges on the night, you roll out your flat- for menstrual related problems changes are occurring. Finally the other side. This too can be tened air mattress (the follicular is vast, exploring the cause the use of contraceptives to a rocky phase on many levels phase), then begin to inflate it can be the same. Testing of over-ride dysfunctional hor- primary care using and covered in past articles, and you put your sleeping bag anatomy may be warranted to mones cannot be overlooked. natural therapeutics so for this article our focus will on top (the luteal phase) and rule out fibroids, ovarian cysts, Clearly their primary role is to remain on the actual menstrual you’re ready to hunker down or abnormalities of the uterine prevent pregnancy but, they cycle...period. for a warm cozy night of rest... lining; ultrasound is common can be a very effective method Call for an appointment! 503.440.6927 Let’s take just a moment camping will never be the for this. Testing of hormones to stop heavy painful periods, 2935 Marine Dr. • Astoria to overview the physiology same. Once the pituitary learns can help determine if all the get a cycle back on track, or that there is no pregnancy, all email:email: [email protected] [email protected] of the menstrual cycle shall glands are working appropri- even manage recurrent ovarian we? It is an intricate dance hormone production stops ately, and there are a variety cysts. Obviously a qualified of hormones starting with the and this marks the end of the of tests from urine, blood and healthcare provider can help hypothalamus, an area of the luteal phase. The next follicular saliva which may be advised counsel you on your options brain which controls our emo- phase begins again with bleed- for this. For intense mood and as always the advice tions and behaviors, including ing (releasing the old lining), issues testing of neurotransmit- written here should not take sexuality. This area releases and the growth of another egg. ters may be a useful addition. the place of seeking medical hormones which are received Phew...complicated huh? Lastly ruling out infection may attention. by the pituitary, the ‘master’ of With the complexity of the be important, especially with Hope this has shed light on the entire endocrine system. process I have just reviewed abnormal bleeding between the process of menstruation The pituitary then signals the it should strike you as kind of periods or bleeding after and given you pause to take a ovaries to start creating an amazing that it works smoothly intercourse and accompanied moment to honor this dynamic egg, and as that egg matures for many and no wonder it by pain or discharge. This type cycle...period. more hormones signal when goes astray for many others. of testing can typically be ac- it is ready for release. The Issues surrounding menstrua- complished with a simple swab DO something you love, BE developing egg and egg sack tion include but are not limited or urine sample. Sometimes with someone you love, EAT within the ovaries are produc- to: no bleeding (amenorrhea) irregular bleeding is just par for your vegetables, DRINK clean ing estrogen and progesterone either at all or infrequently, the course for certain phases water, BREATHE deeply and which are messaging back to irregular bleeding, and bleed- of life, especially when first MOVE your body EVERYDAY!! the pituitary how progress is ing too much or too frequently starting menstruation or when

May15 hipfishmonthly.com 28 SEXY SALADE NICOISE • Serves 6 young man’s flourish of foods that I’ve been using Af ancy is not the out of the freezer and pantry all -10 to 12 baby red or gold potatoes only thing that is winter. The rest of which is simply -1 pound fresh green beans, stem ends snapped off tickled by the ad- CHEW ON THIS! vent of Spring. If by Merianne Myers none of your business. -15 or so cherry tomatoes, halved the randy behav- Salade Nicoise embodies OR 8 ripe (good luck) Romas, quartered ior of the water Spring in the most delicious -1 medium red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced fowl who spend of ways. Salad greens, tiny summers plying OR a 4 or 5 spring onions, peeled and thinly sliced potatoes, the waters outside -1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved Obviously, spring onions, cherry tomatoes, my front window is Nicoise olives are the way to go here but hard to find in these parts. any indication, pretty fresh herbs, tender green beans, -3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley much every living thing fresh fish if you’re lucky and yard eggs. has passionate intentions There is a whole bunch of conflicting theories -5 fresh eggs, hard boiled, peeled and either cut into wedges or diced right now. There is all manner of -2 ounces anchovy filets duck sex being perpetrated in and around my yard. about what a proper Salade Nicoise should or should As with humans, the pursuit and subsequent brag- not contain. I have personally felt myself slipping into -12 ounces or more of tuna When Albacore is available off the boat, gadocio, (Yeah, you bad), comprise the majority of the darkness while being schooled on this very subject. I your planets have aligned. Season it with salt and pepper, sear it on both sides, let it ritual. Drakes really am simply not interest- are the epitome of cool and slice it. If it’s not available fresh and local, use a comparable amount of lo- ed. If I am ever in Nice, ridiculous machismo. cally canned, solid pack Albacore, well drained and chunked into bite sized pieces. And clearly, no one France, I will politely -Salad greens if you like is less impressed by (but insincerely) indulge their conduct than all philosophies on the very objects of the subject. Hopefully, Preheat oven to 400. Place potatoes on a sheet pan, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, their desire. The while eating the subject sprinkle with salt & pepper and roast until fork tender. Meanwhile bring a pot of water females spend the bulk of their time of discussion. to a boil and blanch the green beans for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer them to a bowl executing evasivema- At the risk of repeat- of ice water to cool and set the bright green color. neuvers followed ing myself: I’m not big Make the vinaigrette and toss the warm spuds in it, followed by all the other veggies. by 20 seconds of on tradition. I tend to submitting to the I usually chop the anchovies and toss them in with the vegetables. You could also think of it as a habit inevitable followed leave them whole and use them for a garnish along with the egg. gone by hours of refusingto If you are using salad greens, toss them in a tiny bit of the dressing. Then plate them acknowledge their horribly wrong. I’m topped with the dressed vegetables and the fish. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette molester’s existence. enthusiastic about It’s a peculiar specta- innovation, bored by over the fish. Not too much. Top with egg. tor sport and not Without the greens, this salad is a great leftover. Everything gets all marinatey and one I wouldnormally think to choose were it not so purists. All of which makes cooking perfect for me. A everywhere all the time right now. recipe is just a suggestion, a place to start. Do with it perfect overnight. You can then tuck it into a nice roll and have a lunch that’s just The whole ‘It’sSpringAndWeSimplyMustProcreate’ what you want and everyone else’s idea of how you ducky. thing appears to be exhausting and is should have done it be damned. certainly an appreciation course for being human. There is simply no way to make this salad that is Romance for us is not dictated by the season or the DIJON VINAIGRETTE need to insure the future of the species. It’s a massive not destined to be scrumptious. Feel free to add or 2 to 4 cloves of garlic, minced luxury. Not to mention, we’re not obligated to get the subtract ingredients or change up the vinaigrette as 1/3 cup white wine or white balsamic vinegar job done in full view of whoever the heck happens the season and your desire dictates. 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard to be looking. I’m not saying we shouldn’t, I’m just Serve this with a chunk of good bread slathered saying we don’t have to. Also, maybe a stranger’s front 1 Tablespoon minced fresh herbs parsley, thyme, sage with real butter and a lovely, summery white wine. yard….not the optimum choice. 1 cup olive oil Stick with me, there’s a recipe in here somewhere. Think Springlike thoughts as you savor your meal. Spring and its BFF, Passion are authorized to mean Keep an eye on the person across the table from you. Salt and pepper much more to us than to, say, ducks. For See what develops. Mix everything but the oil, then add oil slowly while whisking OR put the whole she- me, that combination brings a boatload of desires. Stay out of the yard. bang in a jar and shake it. One of which is the yearning to eat the first, fresh

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ASTORIA 2015 360.642.2029 astoria sundaymarket .COM Jim Karnofski 1636 SR 101 Ilwaco, WA 98624 29 May15 hipfishmonthly.com Beers To Your Health The Art of Gardening Astoria Co-op Grocery’s Gardener Coastal Soul is bringing “Soul Food Sundays” Becky Graham to Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grill. Come get your “mmm” on.

anzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub is excited to Mintroduce “Soul Food Sundays” featuring the cuisine of Coastal Soul, founded by LaNicia Williams. Visit the Lighthouse Pub & Grub, Sunday beginning Mother’s Day, May 10, 2015, for the best soul food the Oregon coast has to offer - featuring fried chicken, collard greens, black eye peas and rice, plus cornbread that will have you humming. LaNicia Williams is a native of Southern California and has been a resident of the Pacific Northwest since 2001. Moving from western Washington to the northern Oregon Coast in September, 2014, LaNicia has quickly made a splash on the coast serving up food for the soul. The Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub is located at 36480 Highway 101 in Nehalem. Open Sundays at noon. “Amazing! This is the best soul food I have ever had. Home style cooking, delicious flavor, and the cornbread.... the cornbread is to die for!!” Shannon Michaelis, Owner of Brickyard Farms, Tillamook, OR.

Spring Cooking Class Nature inspires, art follows” is a coach, helping others design their own gardens. “guiding principal in Horticulturist, Becky Graham’s lecture will include photos and infor- With Chef Teresa Dufka Graham’s designs. Astoria Co-op Grocery’s mation to provide examples of things you can next monthly lecture at Fort George Brewery do with raised beds, containers, and art. At Seaside Public Library will feature, Graham, the Co-op’s parking lot “Mixing food you can grow locally in contain- gardener. Graham with her business, Harvest ers as well as ornamental and plants good for May 9 Moon Designs, has not only helped transform pollinators. I think about birds, honey bees, and the Co-op’s outdoor space, but she takes her butterflies. Some art happens naturally. You reeze into the season on Saturday, May 9 at knowledge and passion about plants all over the look and you see a combination of foliage and 1:00 p.m. at the “Yippee for Spring Cooking community; from the rooftop of the Hotel Elliot there’s a butterfly that lands there… that’s art as B Workshop” with Chef Teresa Dufka. The event to a healing garden that’s in the works at Colum- well as the things you bring in,” Graham said. is sponsored by The Friends of the Seaside Li- bia Memorial Hospital, for example. You can meet Graham and learn about gar- brary and will be held in the Community Room. One might imagine finding Graham’s home dening and design at the Co-op’s monthly food The workshop is limited to 20 people and you garden in Knappa on the pages of Sunset maga- and wellness lecture, “Beers to Your Health” at can sign up at the Circulation Desk or by phone. zine. It is made up of raised beds that include an the Fort George Lovell Showroom located at “The Yippee for Spring Cooking Workshop” artful combination of edibles, ornamentals, and 426 14th Street in Astoria on Thursday May 14th will be taught by local chef and entrepreneur found objects such as rusty pipes that have been at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. There are food Teresa Dufka. The workshop will feature cook- converted into planters. and drinks available for purchase. The event is ing instruction and hands on demonstrations of “I hunt and gather for things that make me free and open to all ages. three delicious appetizers that will be the talk of weak in the your Mother’s Day repast or lawn party. Teresa She’s been a chef at the Rockefeller Resorts, Le knees. Some- will be instructing us in the preparation of Rice Normandie Massenet and the bakery chef at the times I don’t Noodle Salad Rolls with classic dipping sauce, Hilton Hotel in Portland. Dufka is currently the have any idea of Barley Miso Soup with our local seaweeds, and owner and chef of T. Rands, a local business that how I will use it, Raw Fruit Candies made with dried fruits, seeds, produces artisan sweets and savories which are but I know I will. and surprises. Attendees will have a full experi- handmade with locally sourced organic ingredi- I have an old ence of prepping, cooking, and serving these ents. And on top of creating delicious food, she copper washing tantalizing items, as well as receiving a recipe also delivers. machine and I book with simple how-to procedures. The Seaside Public Library is located know I’m either This terrific menu celebrates fresh and raw, at 1131 Broadway. For more information call going to make a naturally gluten free, and foods rich in complete (503)738-6742 or visit us at www.seasidelibrary. water feature out proteins, raw veggies, brown rice, and natural org and www.facebook.com/seasidepublicli- of it or a planter. sweets. brary I play with col- Teresa Dufka is a graduate of the Culinary ors, texture, and Institute of America, in Hyde Park New York. materials I love,” Graham said. Graham calls A Beginner’s Guide to Low-Cost the garden Seed to Supper Gardening Courses. Vegetable Gardening. A comprehensive, 5-week beginning gardening course that gives novice, her classroom, adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited sanctuary, and budget. Free, registration is required, first priority is given to low income participants. Two separate playground. courses are offered. Tuesday evenings May 12 – June 9 at the OSU Extension Service in Tillamook, Part of Graham’s or Saturday mornings 10am – 12pm at the White Clover Grange, Nehalem. Register online at food- career includes rootsnw.org/local-food/seed-to-supper/registration/ being a garden May15 hipfishmonthly.com 30 Casual Dining Great River Views B i s t r o

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Liberty Theater presents Tickets on sale NOW! ANTHONY KERNS • TENOR Saturday, May 16, 2015 @ the Liberty Theater 7pm Tickets: Adults, $20 Stud/Sen/Military, $15 Friday • May 22 • 7pm

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Astoria School of Ballet presents 13TH ANNUAL CINDERELLA ASTORIA MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS: $35/$27/$22 Friday, May 15, 7pm JUNE 13 - 28 Adults/Stud/Sen/Military, $10 16 DAYS • 23 EVENTS LOVE IS A ROAD celebrates and expands Children under 12, $5 • 100 PERFORMERS Quarterflash’s signature pop-rock sound from the Oregon band that penned five top-forty hits in the 80’s including their #1 song, ‘Harden My Heart.”

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