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Rob Davis -- Tenor/Soprano Saxophones Dave Captein -- Bass Charlie Doggett -- Drums

NEW YORK-BASED JAZZ PIANIST/COMPOSER CHRIS Parker and violin. The albums are an exciting mix of Parker’s original jazz returns to the KALA stage Friday July 29. Last January’s perfor- compositions ranging in style from burning latin and straight ahead, mance with Parker’s Oregon based quartet offered the North Coast to funky tunes and laid back ballads. Reviewing “Late in Lisbon”, a stirring night of original compositions, Parker’s fluid and electric Ben Ohmart, Assistant Editor of Music Dish, says, “Parker is one of style, an inspired ensemble and an audience drinking up the power the greats ... not simply because he knows how to play piano, but of jazz. This visit to the west coast, Parker will be debuting new he knows how to write some truly memorable piano- driven jazz” compositions from his up-coming album. and Scott Yanow, reviewer for the All Music Guide, calls “Late in A multifaceted performer and composer, Parker has written for Lisbon”, ... a particularly strong and memorable release of acces- everything from small jazz groups and chamber ensembles to full sible of modern jazz”. symphony orchestra. With a long list of original works, he heads his Jakob Baekgaard, reviewer for All About Jazz says of FULL own group that offers a diverse, lineup of Latin, funk and straight- CIRCLE, “this is music filled with life and rhythm” and jazz critic Dan ahead jazz. Contemporary jazz icons Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, McClenaghan says of FULL CIRCLE, “this is about the ensemble Chris Vadala and Lyn Seaton have all performed with Parker’s band. sound and Parker’s terrific compositions”. Originally from Portland, Oregon, Parker holds Bachelors and Parker leads a quartet for the KALA show with premiere NW jazz Masters degrees in music composition. He taught music theory and artists, Rob Davis – Tenor and soprano saxophones, Dave Captein jazz classes at Clatsop Community College for nine years before -- Bass, and Charlie Doggett – Drums. moving to New York where he has been Professor of Music and Tickets in advance are $15.00, available at www.brownpapertick- head of jazz studies at SUNY Orange for the past few decades. A ets.com thru July 27. Call KALA 503.338.4878 for availability after New York Chancellor’s Award winner, Parker engages and inspires July 27. $16 @ the door. Doors open at 7:30pm, Show begins students as he teaches them the skills they will need as future musi- 8:30pm. Cabaret table seating and Full Bar. 21+please. cians. His two CDs on the OA2 label, Late in Lisbon and the newly KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. KALA is the per- released Full Circle feature the unusual frontline of saxophone formance presentation space of HIPFiSHmonthly.

OK ECHO began when Andrew Boylan posted flyers at the San Francisco Art In- stitute looking for a drummer, and Barry Despenza responded. An SF transplant Astoria’s ONLY dedicated vape shop from Chicago with a background in OK-ECHO theater, Barry didn’t own a drum-set be- Art-Pop Bozzanova cause of his tendency to travel. Instead, Mods and Tanks by: Kangertech, Aspire, he offered Boylan his skills as a cajon player, and the duo took to the streets as From San Fransisco Tesla, Joytech, eLeaf and more. high-energy buskers. Friday July 15 Twenty-five lines of e-liquids with hundreds of flavors. Even with spontaneous performances, the pair was able to gather You’re sure to find one you like. large crowds with their up-beat music, and they knew it necessary to expand their line-up. If you’re a vaper, Boylan met multi-media artist Jamin Reyes at a house party and asked him to play bass for the group. Jamin had initially why go to a smoke shop? studied jazz at SF State University, but become alienated by the Zappa throughout the 1980s. They performed in the ring, and environment of meaningless competition. In OK ECHO, Jamin wore extra-short running shorts and headbands. There are pictures found a fulfilling creative outlet, and he agreed to join. Finally, af- somewhere. 1268 Commercial Street ter infiltrating the bourgeoisie circles of San Francisco, Andrew met As the leader of the outfit, Andrew Boylan composes and ar- Patti Weiss, a multi-lingual neuropsychologist who also happened ranges all parts of the music. He also uses the band as a platform Astoria, Or to be a violin player. Together, they create a pop music that flirts for art and design. Fine art, and items from his clothing line will be with Bossa Nova, jazz, and funk. available for sale at the show, as well as the OK ECHOS debut CD. 503-741-3008 The group has performed at every kind of venue imaginable. In one instance, OK ECHO even played a show at a boxing gym, Friday, July 15. $5 @ the door. KALA opens at 8pm for where they were joined by Scott Thunes, bass player for Frank Full Bar, music 9pm to 11pm. 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. (Mention this ad for 10% off Closed Sundays any purchase over $25). 3 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com KALA

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THE COAST IS QUEER Curator Mark Woolley In conjunction with the Inaugural Astoria and remains co-owner of the busy WON- Open for 2nd Saturday Art Walk, 7/9, PRIDE, KALA continues a collaborative DER Ballroom in NE Portland. also noon to 4pm on Sun, 7/10, Sat, 7/16 show with guest curator, noted Portland “The Coast is Queer” includes queer & Sun 7/17. KALA is located at 1017 gallerist Mark Woolley. artists primarily from the Portland area, Marine Drive in Astoria. Call for appt. Over 23 years, the Mark Woolley Gallery including Wesley Younie, Chuck E. Bloom, has been known to host many community Marne Lucas, Paul Soriano, Dorothy showing 503.338.4878. based events: literary, film, performance, Goode, Tabor Porter, Greg Carrigan and musical, installation, multi-media as well Sid Deluca. as showcasing regional artists such as Walt Woolley says, “The artists selected are Curtis, Tom Cramer, Marne Lucas, George not necessarily exploring queerness in their Johanson, Tom Hardy, Jacob and Arnold art--they are just producing interesting, Pander and many others. His exhibitions well crafted and highly original works that often explore social issues such as race, reflect their inner vision.” homelessness, sexual identity, class, war and other issues. Woolley also co-founded

Marne Lucas S Marne Lucas is a photographer and multi-disciplinary 10am artist living and working in U New York City. Exploring nature, pop-culture and to sexuality, pushing personal, N political and visual bound- 3pm aries. Lucas is known for presenting unique social or D aesthetic philosophies; her on works frequently employ Chuck E. Bloom sexual metaphor with a Surrealist painter Chuck E. A sense of humor, and in- Bloom’s world is made of recur- 12th clude photography, video, Paul Soriano ring images; trees, rooftops, and sculpture. Painter Paul Soriano, owner of the former Cock windows, doorways—decay- Y TRANSFLEUR, created in Gallery in Portland, is a lifelong artist whose ing structures, renewed again Arts/Industry, a residency painting medium has a focus in homoerotic art. through the vibrancy and depth program of the John Mi- Soriano features four of his oil on canvas figures of earth’s workings. Above a chael Kohler Arts Center is at KALA. gnarled freeway scene two S a ceramic installation, small Of his art Soriano says, “My works reflect the animated brick houses rise above vitreous china castings of quantum nature of the universe, worlds of humanity’s debris. Bloom created various floral parts that formless beauty refined by an unknown force a series of pieces specifically imply gender fluidity. that is the hand of god, (little g). They begin for PRIDE, using rainbow color May 8 In the Kohler Co. factory, as meditations in the Kundalini tradition. The themes in his iconic symbolist Lucas assembled molds, poured slip, dumped slip, sanded, imagery presents itself slowly, like a flower imagery. Small, modestly priced glazed and fired works over and over for two months. The unfolding. It’s curious to me that it’s only when Bloom pieces are inspirational - Oct 16 work is inspired by her friendship and artist association with we forget all we have learned about art that we and magical. senior transgendered artist Pippa Garner. can make work that is genuine.” www.astoriasundaymarket.com July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 4 Author Nick Jaina: Get It While You Can an audio scrapbook @ KALA, Friday July 8 Inside the Month: art + astoria Cover Story . . . Emmie LInstrom, Dinah Urell p13 - 16 NATURE Events. . . p7

New Feature: Clearcuts Again . . . KALA presents author and the Satellite Ballet and Collective in Series Coordinator Roger Dorband p9 composer/musician Nick Jaina New York City. He has composed on Friday, July 8. Doors open at the music for three ballets and FINN FEST. . .p10 Mothers and Midwives in Africa 8pm, with show at 8:30pm, $8 @ three contemporary dances with the door, Full Bar. Nick Jaina’s new that group, featuring dancers from New Tweedy Bros July 13 at KALA book, a 2016 Oregon Book Award the New York City Ballet, Ten Hairy By Cara Mico . . .p11 MOTHERS AND MIDWIVES IN AFRICA, a colorful and interesting Finalist Get It While You Can is, as Legs, and Juilliard, performing at report on the work of Teso Safe Motherhood in Soroti, Uganda in the Los Angeles Review of Books the Baryshnikov Center and the We’re here, We’re Queer!! eastern Africa will be held at KALA, (address) on Wednesday July 13 says, “a love song to music and to Joyce Theater. Their most recent those who make it and live it.” It is performance was two sold-out MOnthly LGBTQ eVenTs, and from 6:30 to 8 PM. Learn about the work of this busy maternity clinic from Marion Toepke, nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner a warm, hopeful book about finding shows at Brooklyn Academy of other community things to do... p8 freedom and claiming it every day Music in May 2014. Of that show, who has done volunteer work there since 2009. The focus of the of your life, despite all the traps the New York Times wrote, “[The] Summer Art Class LIstings . . .p23 Teso Safe Motherhood is helping mothers birth in the best possible along the way. Perfect Day Publish- pure, pungent, earthy music for way, a way which follows their own instincts, and how the midwives ing released the book in January of strings, piano, and percussion... was and doctors act to save mothers’ and babies’ lives when problems 2015 to voluminous praise. the most physically bracing part of occur. Jaina’s live performance is like an the night.” COLUMNS Local volunteers will be introduced. audio scrapbook. He loops together Excerpts from the book have STEVE BERK . . . 6 The safe motherhood initiative is a world-wide initiative to lower guitar melodies and found sounds appeared or are forthcoming in the maternal mortality rate. Teso Safe Motherhood is a safe mother- THEATER . . . 18 and reads passages of his book McSweeney’s Quarterly, Oregon hood clinic which works to lower the maternal and neonatal mortality over them. Soulful and engaging, Humanities, Under the Gum Tree, ART HAPPENS . . . 19, 23 rates in their region. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest maternal stories alternate between funny and and Portland Mercury. WORD/Literary EVents . . . 20 mortality rates in the world. However there is work to do here in the beautiful. The format is almost like . Performance excerpts from can FLASHCUTS ...... KANEKUNI 24 US as well. a podcast such as Radiolab or This be found at nickjaina.com. BIKE MADAME . . . HAMMITT-MCDONALD . . 25 American Life, reaching the listener A FREE Presentation. Come to KALA on Wednesday evening, July Friday, July 8, doors open 8pm, on many different emotional and FREE WILL ASTROLOGY . . . BREZNY 25 13, 6:30pm – 8pm, to learn how you can help. Complimentary eats show at 8:30. Opening act is intellectual levels. NETWORK COMMUNITY LISTINGS . . . 26 too! LONESOME LEASH, the project Nick Jaina is a musician and SONJA GRACE MESSAGES . . . 27 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. 503.338.4878 of Walt McClements, an indie folk writer from Portland, Oregon. His BODIES IN BALANCE. . . . . ERFLING ND 28 one-man band performer, utilizing most recent album, Primary Percep- accordion and drum set. Cover WORD & WISDOM . . . NASON27 tion, was released in April 2013 on is $8. Full Bar. All ages. KALA is FOODGROOVE NEWS . . .30 10th Annual Fluff and Gravy Records. He is a located at 1017 Marine Drive. CHEW ON THIS . . . MYERS 29 Long Beach Peninsula Garden Tour co-founder and musical director of HIPFiSHmonthly is located at 1017 Marine Dr in Astoria. By Appt. Music in the Gardens ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - 503.338.4878 Music in the Gardens is pleased to Clatsop Cultural Coalition Seeks New Members announce its 10th annual Long Beach Send general email correspondance: THE CLATSOP COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION is now taking Peninsula Garden Tour and invites you [email protected]. applications for members of its Board of Directors. CCCC Board HIPFiSH is produced on the web at: to join them on Saturday, July 16, 2016, Members serve as local ambassadors for the Oregon Cultural from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. www.hipfishmonthly.com Trust to re-grant funds to worthy projects that support, maintain, Each venue will showcase the beauti- preserve and protect cultural programs in visual and performing ful gardens of local area residents. You EDITOR/PUBLISHER: arts, heritage, and humanities in Clatsop County. More informa- will have the opportunity to talk one- tion about the Clatsop Cultural Coalition, its mission, procedures, Dinah Urell on-one with the gardeners and discover and projects is online at www.clatsopculturalcoalition.org. More GRAPHICS: their planting and growing secrets while information about the Oregon Cultural Trust is available at www. relaxing to live music and small bites as culturaltrust.org. Buggy Bison you tour the grounds. Featured musi- Les Kanekuni Cultural Coalition Board Members are unpaid volunteers with COVER: AVA Members cians will include The Winterings, Terry a knowledge and interest in the cultural life of Clatsop County. Dinah Urell (from left), Roger Hayes, Robb, Acustica World Music, The Mozart Chicks, Brian O’Connor, Barbara Bate and They may already be a member of a local cultural organization Michelle Roth Joe Miller-AVA pres, Sally Tom Trudell. but will not represent that group in voting. Potential members Tickets are available online at watermusicfestival.com or one of the following ACCOUNT EXEC : Lackaff, Rebecca Rubens, should commit to attending three meetings yearly and be avail- Susan Planalp, Darren locations: able to work on special projects related to the coalition’s mission. Ryan Sheile Bay Avenue Gallery, 1406 Bay Avenue, Ocean Park, WA; The English Nursery, (newsclipping - Most volunteer obligations take place in the fall culminating in an Orange. Corner of Highway 101 and 103, Seaview, WA; and, The Oysterville Store, 3012 Daily A, photo: Lori Assa). awards ceremony in early December when local grant recipients CALENDAR/PRODUCTION Oysterville Road, Oysterville, WA. Tickets purchased online must be presented at are announced. one of the above-noted locations to receive your Garden Tour map. To obtain an application form or request more information, Assistance/Staff Writer: Cathy Nist Cost: $20.00 Proceeds benefit the Ocean Beach School District Music Programs. contact co-chair Janet Bowler at information@clatsopculturalco- MAGIC WEB WORKER: visit the “Music in the Gardens Tour” facebook page or contact Nancy Allen at alition.org or call 503-325-2431. The deadline for applications is 360.642.2507. Bob Goldberg Social Media: Sid Deluca August 10, 2016.

5 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com SINCE THE 1960s, the last decade of the nomic downturn and a third party candidate, has brought superrich domination of a low New Deal liberal coalition, both major politi- billionaire Ross Perot, who took more votes wage economy punctuated by poverty and cal parties have moved sharply to the right. from Bush than Clinton. But with the GOP homelessness. For the Republicans, it was the result of a takeover of both Congressional houses in In foreign policy, Clinton also moved his multi-faceted conservative movement that first 1994, Clinton was faced with New Right ideo- party to the right, accelerating Democratic logues flight from the McGovern Democratic peace who candidacy of 1972. Unnecessarily, he began refused to expand NATO, the Cold War anti-Soviet com- military alliance, into Eastern Europe. Reagan Clintonism and the Democratic Party by Stephen Berk pro- and Bush had frozen NATO since the Cold mise. War ended, with the Reagan/Gorbachev mis- Clin- sile reduction treaty and German reunification. showed itself nationally in the Goldwater cam- ton’s response was “triangulation,” or taking Partly as a result of Gorbachev’s democratic paign of 1964. Most Americans judged the over much of the right wing agenda in less reforms, and partly due to economic crisis, Arizona senator, who advocated possible use extremist form. He announced: “The era of the Soviet Union had broken up in 1991 and of nuclear weapons in Vietnam and was succeeded by the capitalistic Russian opposed Social Security, an extrem- Federation. ist, and Lyndon Johnson beat him in The US, under both the elder Bush a landslide. LBJ, however, would be and Clinton, with no opposing superpow- the last president significantly influ- er, moved to exert American supremacy. enced by New Deal welfare statism. Thus Bush fought a war against former His Great Society programs, includ- ally, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, over ing the War on Poverty, Medicare, his invasion of Kuwait, something diplo- civil rights legislation and substantial macy could have solved. US forces over- aid to education helped extend op- whelmed Hussein, but Bush left him in portunity and lessen want. power to keep the lid on sectarian strife. But the Vietnam War fractured Clinton continued bombing Iraq, coupled Astoria Artwalk the Democratic Party in the Johnson with ruinous sanctions which wrecked 5-8pm • November 8 years. It crippled domestic programs water purification, causing the deaths of and alienated labor Democrats, over half a million children. “Gathering” featuring works by supporting the war out of patriotism, In expanding NATO, Clinton first Gail Wahlstrom and Jill Merrill from a youthful antiwar movement, used it to detach the historically Serbian much of it seeking to transform the Democrat- big government is over.” Across the board province of Kosovo, supposedly because Art Cards, Artisan Crafts, ic Party. Nixon in the seventies and Reagan cuts and replacement of Aid to Families with the Serbian leader, Slobodan Milosevic, in the eighties would bring GOP success by Dependent Children by an inadequate “work- was ethnically cleansing Albanians from the Gallery & Working Studio pitting whites feeling loss of status against fare” program brought a budget surplus. province. In fact, Albania had been trying to 1133 Commercial St. Astoria, OR 97103 rising minorities and women activists. And Clintonism embodies more corporate than take over Kosovo since the eighties. Clinton 503.468.0308 conservative Christians stressing “traditional progressive values. The Clinton administration used a NATO coalition to bomb Serbia for 78 family values” to counter the women’s and did much to enable the offshoring of capital days in 1999. He billed it as a “humanitarian gay movements significantly enlarged the and jobs, thus hastening US deindustrializa- intervention,” but in reality it was a reworking New Right. tion and deunionization. Americans whose of NATO as front for American empire. Conservatism gained a presidential fathers had had living wage factory jobs with As Obama’s first secretary of state, Hillary champion in the Reagan-Bush administra- retirements and medical coverage became Clinton augmented her husband’s militarism, tion. But a Democratic Congress kept much low wage clerks without benefits. as in the Middle East, now decomposing of the welfare state intact. After 1986, when “Clintonomics” furthered neoliberal- in war. During the “Arab Spring”, she used Reagan’s FCC appointments ended broad- ism, or deregulated capitalism. In the late NATO to kill Libya’s Gaddafi, thereby convert- casting’s Fairness Doctrine, powerful interests nineties Clinton sponsored formation of the ing the country to an Islamist hotbed. Then created conservative media. With the rise World Trade Organization, wherein member her neoconservative colleagues orchestrated of clever propaganda shows, demagogues nations must place corporate trade rights the anti-Russian Ukraine coup, which led like Rush Limbaugh were able to caricature above nations’ environmental, labor and to Russia’s reclaiming Crimea to protect its liberalism, turning it into a negative epithet. other protections. Not only did Clinton place fleet, and NATO running subsequent war Limbaugh popularized New Right memes as priority on free trade, bringing financial/cor- games on the Russian border. Hillary favors he goaded Republicans ever further right. He porate rule, but he went further in deregulat- “regime change,” against Syria’s Assad, and a growing phalanx of right wing media ing market speculation than any president who has enlisted Russian air power to battle disparaged all programs to redistribute wealth since the 1920s. This would lead to a boom/ Islamists. Thus poised militarily against Russia ad equalize opportunity. bust economy and ultimately to the crash of at its border and in Syria, a HRC presidency In 1992, Bill Clinton defeated Reagan’s 2008 followed by the Great Recession. As could easily bring war between the two major successor, George H. W. Bush, due to an eco- Bernie Sanders has stressed, neoliberalism nuclear powers. Cottage & Garden Tour September 9 - 11 [pickled fish] A taste of Tolovana! Tour grand beach homes, vintage • locally inspired menu visit adifthotel.com • classic craft cocktails cottages, and well-tended gardens of Tolovana for the for menus + live music schedule 2016 Cottage & Garden Tour. A weekend of music, 360.642.2344 speaking events, wine & beer tastings, and a tour of beautifully crafted homes and rambling live music weekly Pacific Northwest gardens!

Show times are 9pm to 11pm on Tickets available now! Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm to 9pm on weeknights (including Sundays). For more 503-436-9301 www.cbhistory.org information please contact Ezra Holbrook @ adrift hotel pg 27 360.642.2344 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 6 NATURE Land conservancy offers guided outings to two returning rainforests WEED THE SKIPANON RIVER July 29 • Aug 5 by canoe with North Coast Land Conservancy ties are impossible to access on foot, so staff and volunteers plan to ride the tide and weed the waterway by boat on Wednesday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. NCLC will provide canoes on a space-available basis. Volunteers may also participate with their own canoe or kayak. In either case, please contact Stewardship Director Melissa Reich in advance ([email protected] or 503-738- 9126) to her know you are coming, to get put-in location and other details, and to reserve a spot in a canoe if needed. Wear clothing appropriate for boating and the weather, and bring lunch, THE WILD, FORESTED UPPER SKIPANON River drinking water, and gloves. There are no toilets or is lush with towering Sitka spruce, native sedges … potable water on site. NCLC will provide any neces- and invasive plants such as purple loosestrife, yel- sary tools. This stewardship day is a partnership with low flag iris, and ivy. North Coast Land Conservancy Skipanon Watershed Council. Get more information Birdman, Mike Patterson trips you through a recovering forest owns three properties totaling 106 acres along the about this and other stewardship opportunities at NORTH COAST LAND CONSERVANCY is Visit NCLCtrust.org/on-the-land-summer- Skipanon near Warrenton High School. The proper- NCLCtrust.org. offering two ways to experience a recovering outings for more details or to register for this coastal rainforest, guided by expert naturalists. free On the Land outing. ON FRIDAY MORNING JULY 29, biolo- . Got Nature? We do! gist and educator Mike Patterson is leading Angora Hiking Club • July 29 Still room in awesome summer a 2-mile round-trip walk into Ecola Creek North Head/Cape Disappointment Forest Reserve in Cannon Beach. The land youth camps at Lewis and Clark conservancy helped the City of Cannon Beach Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula National Historical Park acquire what has become a 1040-acre community forest, preserving much of the Ecola JOIN Washington Park Interpretive Specialist, Aaron SIGN UP SOON for the park’s popular summer Creek watershed. With his keen eye and ear, Webster, for a rugged hike through coastal rainforest with camps! Several spots are open in the Nature Mike will help you spot birds and identify and clifftop views of the Pacific Ocean and Benson Beach. Adventure Camp, held July 11-15, as well as better understand the trees and other plants Aaron will cover information on how the rainforest Nature Survival Camp, held July 18-22. and animals that characterize this recovering participates in a global community that helps maintain the Both camps are led by experienced educa- forest. global atmosphere. tors, including bilingual, Spanish-speaking coun- The following FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. 5, Hikers will meet on 29 July(Fri.), 9:00 AM, at the 6th selors and recreational leaders. The camps offer naturalist Neal Maine will lead what he calls Street parking lot in Astoria (1 block West of Video Hori- fun day activities, and feature exciting overnight a “Seaton Watch” at Circle Creek Habitat zons). We will carpool to Cape Disappointment, Washing- opportunities, perfect for campers looking to Reserve. A Seaton Watch is an opportunity ton. experience a first-time campout. to slow down and simply observe the natural We expect to arrive at the Park at about 9:30 AM to Nature Adventure Camp, held July 11-15, of- world with all your senses. The two-hour out- meet Aaron Webster, the Washington State Park Ranger fers a week’s worth of adventures at the park and ing will follow a 0.8-mile nature trail through naturalist. nearby, as well as an overnight in Fort Clatsop! Nature Adventure Camp is open to students a Sitka spruce swamp at the edge of this This guided hike lead by Aaron Webster is about 3 entering fourth grade through sixth grade. The 365-acre conservation area at the south end miles, round trip, North Head to McKenzie Head and back. cost is $140. of Seaside. MAINE. With some difficulty, the trail descends about 200 feet go- Nature Survival Camp, held July 18-22, takes ing out and ascends the same amount upon returning. The campers on the water and to the woods, deep trail surface is rough with roots, stairs, and some board- into the park and other sites, as they explore walk. There are facilities only at the trail head. and practice skills to survive and thrive in nature, Volunteers Needed at Miami River Preserve Fees are $10 parking per vehicle (Discovery Pass). including a two-night camping trip in the dunes. Purchase is available at the trailhead. Sturdy hiking shoes, This camp is open to students entering seventh, Saturday, July 16th water and snacks, binoculars, bug repellant, hiking sticks, eighth and ninth grades. The cost is $150 and THE NATURE CONSERVANCY invites anyone interested in preserving Miami River Preserve and weather-appropriate clothing should be considered. tents are provided. to participate in a volunteer work party taking place on Saturday, July 16th. Adjacent to Annual dues for Angora membership is $7. Membership Hours for Nature Adventure Camp are 9 a.m. to 5 Tillamook Bay, these restored wetlands will benefit northern red-legged frog, chum salmon, p.m. Monday through Wednesday. For the Thursday is not required to participate in our hikes. Angora’s annual peregrine falcon and other at-risk wildlife. Volunteers will help control invasive species dur- schedule of hikes and where they occur is available on the overnight, drop off is at 9 a.m. Thursday and pickup is 11 a.m. Friday. ing this work party. The site is flat but we will be walking on un-even ground through tall, website, www.AngoraHikingClub.org. For additional club dense grass. Please bring: hiking shoes, daypack, lunch and snacks for the day, one or two information contact Bob Westerberg, chief guide, at (503) Hours for Nature Survival Camp are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, with a 9 a.m. drop-off on Wednes- full water bottles, layers of clothing to be prepared for any weather--including raingear and 325 4315 or [email protected]. Hike leaders are Jim & day and 11 a.m. pick up on Friday for the two-day a hat and sunscreen. Also bring leather gloves and eye protection (sunglasses or safety gas- Kathleeen Hudson, (503) 861 2802. Please call if you plan camping trip at the beach. ses), if you have them--if not, we have gloves and safety glasses for you to borrow. to participate. Questions? Please call Cathy at (503) 861-4422, or Aaron Webster, Washington Park Interpretive Guide, go to www.nps.gov/lewi, or follow Lewis and Clark Na- Registration is required at nature.org/oregonworkparties. Questions? Contact (503) 802- may be reached at (360) 642 3029, lewis.clark.ic@PARKS. tional Historical Park on Facebook. Limited scholarships 8100, [email protected]. WA.GOV> are still available.

7 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com LGBTQ news and culture f for the lower columbia pacific Usui/Holy Fire Reiki II A FREE Introduction QFolk Late Skate and Party Get your gay skate on! Astoria Armory - 1636 Exchange Street Saturday July 16, 9pm-11pm The Lower Columbia Q Center and Astoria Armory present: Late Skate and Party in the Mezzanine on February 27 from 8-11. Come join your friends and family as we take to the skate floor and work it out! Not a fan of skating, no problem! We have the KAREN KAUFMAN party in the mezzanine for the 21+ crowd; a bar, tables to sit and visit, a birds eye view of all the action below and plenty of room L.Ac. • Ph.D. to dance, dance, dance!!! In the spirit of Fisher Poets, our theme for this skate party is: Acupuncture Fishermen, interpret as you want! & Traditional $3 at the door and $3 skate rental. Chinese Medicine 503.298.8815 Lower Columbia Q Center [email protected] Meeting at Astoria Chiropractic 2935 Marine Dr., Suite B Astoria Armory - 1636 Exchange Street Astoria, Wednesday, March 16th 6pm-8pm Attention all LGBTIQ community members and allies! We will Reiki Master Deborah O’Brien will share some of the vast be meeting at the Astoria Armory to discuss the great strides potential of Usui/Holy Fire Reiki. You will learn about this we have made in our efforts to build awareness, community, powerful healing energy and have the opportunity to experi- educational opportunities and pride, as well as future endeav- ence selected practices first hand. ors to increase safety, visibility and support services in Clatsop Deborah will be assisted by Reiki Master Practitioner Peter County and beyond. Something often said in the LGBTIQ community is that “we get to choose our family”. We want to Huhtala. Peter’s experiences with Usui Holy Fire II Reiki have extend a welcome to the people of the Lower Columbia Region precipitated what he considers “miraculous results” in the to join our family. Please attend this meeting to see how you reversal of the symptoms supporting his recovery from a can help. supposedly incurable disease of the nervous system.” TENSEI Mission: The Lower Columbia Q Center is a safe and welcoming More information: www.DeborahObrienPositiveLiving.com Float. Relax. Return. resource and peer support service for the LGBTIQ community, Thursday, July 21, 7pm to 9pm At The Blue Scorcher Bak- friends, family, and allies of the Lower Columbia Region. ery & Café, 1493 Duane St., Astoria 818 Commercial Street, Suite 102 in Downtown Astoria Hours: Tues-Sat: 5:30 - 10pm Sun-Mon: 8am - 6:30pm • 971.606.0010

Lower Columbia Gender CLATSOP COUNTY DEMOCRATS MEET fourth Monday of THE COASTER THEATRE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS each month at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm, at the Astoria Yacht Club, Alliance/Trans Support located on the second floor of the building immediately to the east of the former Astoria Riverwalk Inn and above Tiki Tours. Access is by the exter- The Lower Columbia Gender Alliance holds peer support group Let’s Murder nal staircase on the north/beautiful Columbia River side of the building to meetings on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings are overlooking the West Mooring Basin. www.ClatsopDemocrats.org 9 5 open to transgender, gender queer, questioning and family The Musical Marsha members or partners. Meetings will be at 6:30 pm at the Q PACIFIC COUNTY DEMOCRATS center. For Information call Jeralyn O’Brien @ 503-341-3777 Monday, May 9, June 13, 7pm, No Meeting July/Aug 2016 The good North County Annex ole boys A comedic romp 1216 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, WA meet about murder, Monthly LGBTQ Events their match. double crosses and birthday in Lincoln County surprises. CREATE - 1st Wed of ea. month, 7pm is Trans Parents Coffee Hour Columbia River Estuary Action Team at the Chalet in Newport. - 2nd Tues. ea month, 4pm is LGBT+ & Allies Happy Hour Save the date: Thursday, July14 at 3 Cups Coffee House in Astoria, at 6:30 pm: The first meeting for CREATE! SHOWS RUN IN REPERTORY at Georgie’s in Newport. CREATE is the Columbia River Estuary Action Team, working on JUNE 17 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 - 2nd Wed. ea month - 6pm to 7:30pm PFLAG Group at All performances begin at 7:30pm St. Stephen’s at 9th and Hurbert in Newport. forests, salmon, ports and plants, and an exciting array of other Sponsored by The Ocean Lodge, Inn at Cannon Beach, - 4th Sun of ea month, 11am is OUT OR Coast Women’s issues we estuary-ites care about. CREATE is the group emerg- Lodges at Cannon Beach, Probuild/Milgard, Leland E.G. Coffee at Cafe Mundo in Newport. Larson, U.S. Bank, Candi & Jon Holzgrafe and Dennis’ 7 Dees ing from Columbia Pacific Common Sense. CREATE’s coordina- To connect with Oregon Central Coast Chapter of PFLAG, tors, are Kathleen Zunkel, of Warrenton, and Roger Rocka, of Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com call (541)265-7194, email: [email protected] Astoria. All interested welcome. 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR

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a A g THIS IS HOMESTEADER WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW CLEARCUTS AGAIN, AND AGAIN... Will be an ongoing series of photographs, sometimes the before, - Northwest Oregon’s state owned for- often the after and the in between. This series is born ests are comprised of less than .01% old of a deep concern about the changing look of Clatsop growth—a stunning number that indi- County’s forest lands which increasingly are becoming a mono culture of tight groves of uniformly sized fir cates their fraught history of devastating trees, the result of current industrial logging practices. fires and aggressive logging. These tree farms are perpetuated by the spraying of - The Homesteader grove had many herbicides to kill indigenous plants which compete with trees 100 to 125 years old which quali- the fir trees for space and light. They are more subject to wildfire than diverse forests, less hospitable to wild- fied as old growth by current ecological life, and offer fewer opportunities for recreation. standards. As the drum beat gets louder for increased timber - This parcel had numerous old growth harvest on state owned land in order to meet the fiscal needs of Forest Trust Land counties and taxing districts, characteristics and showed signs of pro- those in power are attempting to increasingly marginal- viding rare habitat for threatened spe- ize environmentalists and citizens who are saying, cies, including marbled murrelets, red “There must be a better way.”. tree voles, and northern spotted owls. The photographs in this series are offered to provide a moment’s contemplation, a chance to truly - In 2015 roughly 2000 Oregonians in- reflect on the direction our county and the state of cluding many residents of the Nehalem Oregon are going. To quote the late Native American Watershed which includes Homesteader activist, Reuben Snake, “If we don’t change the direction wrote the Oregon Department of Forest- we’re goin’ we’re gonna wind up where we’re headed.” ry with the clear message, “Old growth is In this case we’re headed for a statewide industrial tree rare, it is critical, it should not be logged.” farm where there once was healthy diverse forests. Often when driving past mountainsides marred by - It usually takes 1-3 years between the announcement of a timber sale and clearcuts we barely register our distain or outrage the commencement of logging. In this expedited sale the Department of For- before quickly returning to the comfortable cocoon estry began logging in March of this year, just 10 months after the announce- of our i-pod or thoughts of our own complex lives. We might try to comfort ourselves with the fleeting ment of the sale. thought that environmentalists will raise hell about - “The Department of Forestry is funded from the proceeds of logging state the situation in our behalf. Such are our busy lives in forests. Because of the Department’s increased funding needs, they are in the onslaught of the information age when one simply cannot deal with it all. a bind because they are also mandated to balance forest management for Our hope is that our photographs and texts will ecological, recreational and aesthetic values as well.” move some of you to realize that we are all responsible - Private and public forest management has failed to keep up with the will of for the fate of our environment. We can help shape the people. In Clatsop County that has taken the form of the County Commis- the world we want to see whether it is by simply casting a ballot in a local election for someone we feel sion ignoring the Clatsop Vision 2030 Together plan. confident will represent our wishes, by writing a letter to the editor of the newspaper, or becoming an activist. “Homesteader will not “rest in peace.” This sale is a wakeup call to Oregonians And finally, we want to stimulate dialogue, either pro who are content with our forest managers and an absolutely inadequate or con, to the photographs or text giving particular ex- responsiveness to public will. ODF, the Governor’s office, and the Board of pression to the call for increased timber revenue from Forestry failed to protect one of the most critical patches of forest in Clatsop state forests, also called County Forest Trust Lands, to meet county fiscal needs. County and on Oregon’s north coast. Homesteader captured the imagina- Send comments to [email protected], subject: tion of coastal residents and forest activists throughout the state and their Clear Cuts Again. Please keep your comments to message was clear: stop degrading our forest watersheds and destroying our apprx. 250 words—so we can be inclusive of all forest legacy. ODF’s failure to appropriately respond to this message means voices. (include your name, city and contact). that we need to be STRONGER AND LOUDER.” –Chris Smith, North Coast State Forest Coalition

Series Coordinator: Roger Dorband Resource: North Coast State Forest Coaltion Photos: Trygve Steen, Professor - Environmental Studies at Portland State Univ.

9 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 18th Biennial Finnish American Folk Festival My Finnish Memories • July 29 - 31 AKKARA, Sima, FRIDAY M Pannukaku, Leipä— • Festivities begin at 10am Friday, July • The Opening that’s blood sausage, meed 29th, at Naselle School which is at the junc- Ceremony 10am tion of SR 401 and SR 4. The Tori (market- to 11:30am in the drink, pancakes and rye bread place) is open until 6:00 pm as are all the stadium. Tori and in English, and the Biennial exhibits and food vendors. food booths are • The featured film at opening is a docu- open from 10:00 Finnish American Folk mentary produced by the Nordic American am-6:00 pm. Gene Voices, part of Seattle’s Nordic Heritage Mu- Quilhaugh, Carl Festival in Naselle Wirkkala, Folk Voice, finnfest seum. “This is My Childhood; Finland at War” Washington is where you includes excerpts from the interviews of 26 Amigos Nobles, Finnish-Americans who lived in Finland during Skamokawa Swamp will delight in sampling these WWII. Many of them were sent to Sweden for Opera, Valerie traditional Finn Foods, July safety. (58 min.) Blessley, the Laulaa • Other presentations that day in the Cul- Out Loud Kids Cho- 29-31 at the Naselle School tural Programming Series cover the Finnish rus, Dale Bradley, Civil War and Finland in WWII, thoughts on and Toby Hansen Grounds, Naselle Wa. how a person comes in touch with his Finnish and the Smilin’ Authentic costumes, music gently pouring roots, the history of the Finns in New Sweden, Scandinavians will Kantrilli Dancers from the Finnish kantela (harp), history talks, and why those from Nordic countries came to the provide music for the rest of the day archival photos, tracing roots through geneol- Lower Columbia, the history of the Longview/ can be downloaded from the new website: and evening. The Astoria Scandinavian Danc- ogy, the Tori (Market Place), with arts and crafts Kelso area Finns, and beginning genealogy. www.nasellefinnfest.com. ers and the Katrilli Dancers perform. . . . Naselle is home to a lineage of Finns that • Friday afternoon the national anthems • Saturday cultural program includes Nas- migrated to the area in the late 1800’s, settling will be presented as well as the May Pole Full Schedule www.nasellefinnfest.com. elle history, Sami shaman ancestors, and on Dancers. New this year is Laulaa (to sing) Out Questions: 360.484.3388 in Astoria and surrounding regions. FAFF gets the successes and frustrations tracing family down with Finnish culture to a deeper tune, one Loud Kids Chorus with 3-11 year olds singing in Finn. genealogy, a beginning Finnish language Connect with your Finnish roots or learn you might whistle at Saturday Night Sauna. The • From 4pm to 6pm Appelo Archives Cen- class for youth and a presentation by Jim about the Finnish culture no matter what your Washington State Arts Commission considers ter will host a reception for performers and Kurtti, editor of the Finnish American Report- nationality. A warm welcome awaits in this Naselle FAFF one of the most authentic folk life presenters at 1056 SR 4 (two miles east of the er, for people interested in Finnish-American “little village with the big heart” and FinnFest festivals in the state. schools). This is for adults only and the only archival materials and keepers of records. promises you’ll leave energized and • Besides all of the above, there is a golf time the AAC will be open during the festival. with many positive memories. • Friday night’s program includes Lisa Big- tournament on Thursday, a Paavo Nurmi hill, the Naselle Kanteles, Acustica, and the Run/Walk, a wife toss, and other games on FinnAm Choir. Saturday. SUNDAY ends with a Closing Ceremony, a SATURDAY worship service followed by coffee and pulla. • Saturday starts early with a pannukakku (no pets allowed on school grounds, excep- breakfast served by the ESA from 7:00-10:00 tion service animals). am. It is followed by the Paavo Nurmi Run/ Walk for all ages at 8:00am If a souvenir Those who golf can participate in the t-shirt is a priority, pre-registration is neces- tournament at the Peninsula Golf Course in sary. The form can be downloaded from the Long Beach, WA, on Thursday, July 28th. website or call Haleigh See at 360.484.3878. Pre-registration is necessary. Applications Vintage Naselle Sauna Kantele reveries courtesy Bob & Rhea Davis

Astoria’s First Licensed Dispensary Friendly Helpful Staff Open 7 Days a Week Sun-Thur 9am to 7pm, Fri/Sat 9am to 8pm • ¼ oz. Quality Trim for only $15 2 Locations! • Discounts for: 1444 Commercial St. - Military Vets 10% Astoria, Or 97103 503.468.0881 • Fax 503.468.0882 - Senior Citizens 10% 65 Portway St. • Medical Card Holders are V.I.P.!!! Astoria, Or 97103 503-741-3441 Both serve medical and recreational needs. sweet-relief.org [email protected] Pure. Professional. cont. p 12 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 10 WHEN ALBUMS WERE ART By Cara Mico Manzanita band man FRED LACKAFF Talks about The New Tweedy Bros!

RED LACKAFF grew up in a musical family in Van- Fcouver Washington, “My parents, their parents, played music, had dance bands. My brother Dan was especially gifted, had a voice like an angel. We both played guitar. In college we formed a folk duo, a la Smothers Brothers.” Today he offers improve piano lessons, being self-taught in his thirties and taking more than a decade to play in front of people, he was compelled to share his hard-won wisdom. Lackaff, who also plays the ukulele and the guitar, is the leader/member of coastal rock band the Nehalem Valley All Stars, but in a previous lifetime he was a member of the New Tweedy Brothers. If you would have asked Fred in 1968 what he would be best known for in 2016 it’s unlikely he would have said for his album cover art for a local band that only put out one album. A lucrative career in music is rarely a guarantee but it’s likely that many musicians wouldn’t bet on album cover notoriety. While talent, taste, and the times certainly impacts whether or not a musician or band will succeed in the marketplace, what makes an album legendary is Considered a Holy Grail by record collectors, the New Tweedy Bros. one and only album, recorded in 1968 something else entirely. offers a taste of psychedelic improv, sweet four part harmonies, backward guitar, spoken word – pretty sounding 60’s modal tunes you can enjoy on youtube (Somebody’s Peepin’), or the 8 minute drone song Many collectors keep vinyl because of the music but some collect by Lackaff, (Her Darkness in December). Creating folk rock harmonies of the time, the New Tweedy’s may albums for entirely different reasons. Some albums are noteworthy have broken up not long after their go in the music scene, but there is an authentic vibe to their songs and music making. You can enjoy listening to the whole album with a download on Amazon. because of their rarity, for instance, a single pressing or the first Beatles album printed. Others are unique because of their album art a la the Rolling Stones ‘Sticky Fingers’ and the Andy Warhol zip- per. Others still are the products of labors of love. The New Tweedy Brothers album was a synergistic mix of all this, it was a little bit of everything. Every few years or so interest is generated in the album. Fred doesn’t have any idea why this is, nor any idea who put their music up on iTunes (the band members don’t receive any royalties). The band, comprised of four members (two of whom were actually brothers although their last name wasn’t Tweedy) hailing from the Pacific Northwest. Picture Jimi Hen- drix, Janis Joplin, and Bob Dylan sowing the seeds of political revolu- tion with song. L to R: New Tweedy’s in 1968. Steve Ekman, Dave McClure, Dan Lackaff, Fred Lackaff. cont. p 12 11 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com TWEEDY CONT.

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“women have been central to the environmental movement and our understanding of ecology since its earliest stirrings and fragile beginnings in the 19th century” Excerpted from “Rachel Carson and Her Sisters” by Robert K. Musil Back side of the hexagonal art album

The New Tweedy Brothers, who sounded vaguely like Door’s the albums, “had to cut out and paste them up by hand, took inspired Beach Boys, but grungier and a little folky, were in the them to Goodwill for shrink wrapping.” Remembered Lackaff, “I middle of all of this. “I was born in the era of the crooners: Crosby, had a nice darkroom, lots of photo experience and some great Sinatra, Nat King Cole. But some of my earliest influences were material from photographer friends. It turned out to be one of the 78’s that my Dad would bring home from work. He owned a tav- most satisfying art projects I ever worked on.” ern-cardroom in Vancouver, Washington and a lot of his clientele That satisfying art project goes for $400 to several thousand were employed in the shipyards and a lot of them were from the dollars depending on the condition. You can find a copy of the South. It was their music that got played in the jukebox, and that album on E-Bay for $400 at the moment. A 2008 article in the we got when they were done. Wonderful obscure string bands, San Francisco Weekly mentioned the album fetching upwards of corny barroom ballads—we played them to death, loved them, $4000. By comparison, the original Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon much to Mom’s chagrin.” a Time in Shaolin LP brought in $2 million during a 2015 auction It was this voice that made them such a local favorite with tunes by the same guy that jacked up the cost of life-saving medication, that were easy to dance to, with a little more rock and roll than free Martin Shkreli. love. The New Tweedy Brothers made their way from Portland to So where does that leave Lackaff? Pretty happy in Nehalem. www.mobydickhotel.com San Francisco playing at venues like the Avalon with the Grate- Although he’s not pretending he wouldn’t have appreciated more 360-665-4543 or 1-800-673-6145 ful Dead and Quicksilver Messenger Service, but the band never success in the music industry, he realized there were more impor- managed to secure the golden record contract. “We were offered tant things in life, “Last time we played was in 1972. Sometime in a deal from DOT, whose biggest artist was Pat Boone! But they the 90’s we considered a reunion, but by then Steve was too sick were so out of it, we never seriously considered them.” Two band with cancer.” And really Lackaff is doing quite well with his partner members also had romantic partners that they had left behind and Vivi Tallman and his band, the Nehalem Valley All Stars. “I wouldn’t they were quickly becoming homesick. trade the experience for anything.” Says Lackaff, “As the guy says So they packed up their bags in Marin County and came home Presented by Coast Community Radio at the end of the movie “The Commitments”, ‘There’s so much to Portland where they opened for the Beach Boys at the Colise- more poetry in not succeeding.’ And in a way, we are succeed- um. But the challenges of touring professionally were many. Some ing—50 years later, we’re a legend of sorts. Who knows, 50 years members were disheartened from their lack of fame (although not from now we may be huge.” Fred) and the New Tweedy Brothers disbanded after printing just Reminiscing about the band on a sunny afternoon outside of 500 copies of their one and only album. Enter the album. The album has been described as one of the the Hoffman Center in Nehalem, Fred said that his 50-year hiatus more sought after records given its limited printing and unique from music had more to do with chemistry than anything. It’s hard shape. Fred had had this idea for a hexagonal album cover. “There to believe that it took that long to get a second band together but was speculation that the cube shape referred to sugar cube LSD, Fred thinks that it was worth waiting for the Nehalem Valley All but, no, it was just a cube.” But it was more than just an idea. He Stars, who play gigs once a month or so around the North Coast. took the concept from start to finish, including the packaging of You can catch the All Stars around town in Astoria and Nehalem.

Nehalem Valley All Stars Dedicated to dance, the Nehalem Valley All Stars feature a wide range of styles and eras, from rock to roots, ragtime to reggae, with a strong emphasis on rhythm. anchored by the inspired drumming of Ernie Zolka on drums, Mark Wagner on bass, Scott Wagner on guitar, and Fred Lackaff keyboards and vocals. The All Stars are often joined by guest horn players. Their motto, “We’re all about fun!” at the Astoria Armory Catch ‘em, July 30 at the Nehalem Bay Winery Tickets $20 @ the door or $17 advance at CoastRadio.org

L to R: Scott Wagner, Ernie Zolka, Fred COME LISTEN! COME DANCE! Lackaff, Mark Wagner July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 12 WE DID IT • COMMUNITY WINS • LNG GONE • WE DID IT • LNG GONE • COMMUNITY WINS

By Emmie Linstrom artfuture of+ a creative astoria community

Back side of the hexagonal art album OR THE UNINITIATED, the Astoria Visual FArts (AVA) has had something of an iCloud presence in Astoria until recent years: it’s everywhere, with exceptional and far-reaching influences, but difficult to corporeally nail down and thus, summarize. Since its inception in 1989 AVA has worked to enhance, strengthen, and promote the arts in the greater Astoria area, with a dedicated emphasis on providing emerging artists with a sustainable livelihood and connection to the crucial for-profit world. Where art was, and for many communities still is, generally regulated to galleries and museum exhibitions, AVA has long sought to integrate it into AVA Members (from left), Roger Hayes, Joe Miller-AVA pres, Sally Lackaff, Rebecca Rubens, Susan Planalp, Darren Orange. public spaces, and challenge the notion that In 2001, a decade after the formation of Astoria Visual of their work, “This is art that doesn’t necessarily have art is a separate--and somewhat elite--entity Arts, founding member Rebecca Rubens rallied the rising a mainstream market appeal, but it’s important and it artist synergy of the city. Many new young artists had needs to be seen,” she said, “the funny thing, though, is from the community at large. come to Astoria, as well artists of varying age, mediums, it’s selling!” It’s no secret that 21st century Astoria has reblos- experience – a veritable new melting pot of creativity Rubens commented in the same interview about in- somed into a hub of commerce and creative enter- and drive. tegrating art into the community and Astoria’s working- prise, and depending on who you speak to the con- The time was right. AVA Gallery on 10th was to focus class roots, “We want to keep this community with a on emerging artists – creating a focus, a respectable wonderful working feel. You go to lots of communities sequences more or less cover The Good, The Bad, venue, a collective, a volunteer-based vehicle pregnant that are beautiful, but they don’t have the soul Astoria and The Ugly spectrum. A statement made by AVA as with opportunity. What occurred over those years was has.” part of their official draft plan may sum it up perfectly: miraculous and energizing. Many solo shows, group The five to seven year period that AVA flourished in This is a critical time for the arts in Astoria. With shows, visiting artists, collaborations, vision projects, two spaces on 10th street, initiated, or perhaps defined some large in scale, such as the Astoria River Walk public an artist culture, one that was screaming for recognition the cost of living and real estate steadily on the rise, art proposal—itself controversial in nature, and the exu- of itself. The newly formed dispersed into many new fac- many in our arts community are facing difficult choic- berant and playful Cash & Carry shows that had artists tions, although we morn the end of one. es about long-term sustainability in this area. During producing quick and often quirky but affordable art, usu- The working class beauty of Astoria had begun to these dynamic times, it is important for us to work ally during the holiday season. The Stump Cozy project, draw a cultural movement decades before. Today, a together towards common goals. initiated by Portland artist Shannon Schollian invited visitor to the Astoria 2nd Saturday Art Walk might not local artists to knit or sew a piece designed to cover a think about the genesis of this vibrant art scene, that bare tree stump in a clear cut forest area, that area just maybe it just popped up, like a pop-up gallery, or that outside of Astoria on Hwy 30. somehow the monthly art walk has gone on forever, or In an interview with HIPFiSH in 2001, AVA mem- perhaps the well-oiled moved in to claim and greatfully ber Jessica Schleif commented on providing space for gentrify the city. untried artists to take the plunge into public showing - Dinah Urell

cont. p14 NEXT MONTH Part II - Stay tuned for some Astoria art history!

13 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 14th Annual Astoria Music Festival ASTORIA OPEN STUDIO TOUR and Dawn Stet- ter introduced a renewed Biennial with zel] have been rotating guest curators and multiple ASTORIA OPEN STUDIO TOUR Offers a Private selected and venues across the region. 2016 curator Glimpse into Astoria’s Vibrant Art Scene Astoria Visual will begin work Michelle Grabner selected regional- Arts (AVA) invites the public to the 6th annual Astoria on July 11 using ism as the focal theme, the reflection Open Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and recycled materi- of immediate geography and culture 31. Forty-seven artists in 24 locations throughout Astoria will open their personal studios providing visitors the als in their work. in an artist’s work and, on a broader opportunity to meet and engage with the artists, observe This is excit- scale, the impact of local dynamics demonstrations and to purchase art. The studios will be ing because on the global art world. According to open from 10 am to 4 pm each day. “This is a popular not only do the most recent Biennial press release and fun event for locals, visitors and anyone curious about the artists Grabner reviewed over 400 appli- the opportunity to experience creative people and spaces receive studio cants and conducted 107 studio visits, -- spaces as quirky and individualistic as the artists them- space, but traveling over 1800 miles throughout selves!” says Rebecca Rubens, President of AVA. “Everyone loves this tour -- home designers, tourists, families with also a stipend Oregon, making it the most compre- children. It’s a great way to meet some of Astoria’s estab- that supports hensive survey of Oregon artists ever. Recology Artist in residence, Dawn Stetzel of Seaview Washington displays her sculp- lished artists and to discover emerging artists. Astoria’s their effort.” Works from 34 artists will be featured ture, Housedress. “My process is to not just make art out of trash,” says Stetzel. “There renaissance has been a magnet for a new wave of artistic is a story to all the material that I collect, a strong connection to place and the people She contin- in 25 partner venues in 11 communi- talent.” Astoria’s Studio Tour brings together painters, who live here. For me this way of making is a life-path of stewardship and creative ues, “The ties across the state, including Astoria’s printmakers, textile artists, sculptors, photographers, glass problem-solving that provides a connection to each other and the environment.” AVA a.i.r has Astor Hotel lobby (Avantika Bawa) and artists and artists working in many other types of media. also broad- Clatsop Community College’s Royal This event is free and self-guided. Tour catalogs are also free and may be picked up each studio and at Studio 11 ened to include a writers’ residency, Nebeker Art Gallery, (Jack Fetherly and Gallery, RiverSea Gallery, Imogen Gallery and Maiden Those common goals are what bring AVA beginning this month, in another new Julia Oldham) co-hosted by AVA on Astoria in early July. More information is available at board members together, and AVA president space above Pier 11, with incredible behalf of Disjecta.. www.astoriavisualarts.org. Rebecca Rubens (artist name Agnes Field) views of the Columbia River. This will In addition to its wider regional reflects, “Growth and development can hap- be an invitational until we have deter- outreach, the AVA is partnering with pen without destroying the special quality of mined the suitability of the space and Astoria High School (AHS) and Knappa local experience. I think this area is unique management. I am encouraged to High School (KHS) to provide com- and has its own brand of communication, think we might be able to open up the munity-based learning opportunities and deserves to be recognized.” Rubens has a.i.r to include more regional, national for students, with the intent to build not only played an integral part in seeing and possibly international artists.” content knowledge and develop skills AVA through its early foundational stages, The aforementioned Recology in the visual arts through regularly but in actively pursuing projects and ventures Western Oregon (RWO) is an employ- scheduled workshops with local artists that will carry AVA into the next chapter. ee-owned company that manages both on school campus and in studio Originally founded as an artist-run non-profit, resource recovery facilities on the environments, visits to regional Pacific the AVA has undergone many incarnations North Coast, and their partnership Northwest art galleries and museums, since then. As of early 2015 a new board with AVA to form the Coastal Oregon post-secondary art class attendance was established, with the primary goal of Artist Residency is the embodiment of during such visits, and participation in focusing on broader community support and conscientious creativity. The COAR not a teen arts competition, the results of specifically seeking members with diversified only provides selected artists with on- which will be a juried art exhibition. skills and interests in managing programs site access to discarded materials and The partnership was made possible and fundraising. “We have been very fortu- studio space at the Recycling Center, through a recent grant provided by the nate to find people passionate about art and but a public exhibition the valuable role art can take in the rapidly at the end of their resi- changing community,” says Rubens. dency showcasing their 2015-2016 have already been note- work, the hope being worthy years in AVA’s steady progression, to encourage people highlighted by several game-changing to rethink “waste” developments in particular. In early spring and utilize new ways AVA welcomed three emerging artists of conserving natural to work in downtown studios provided resources. to them rent-free as part of the artist-in- The Portland Biennial residence program (AVA a-i-r), additionally July 9 – Sept 18 supplemented by the generous support of The Portland local businesses Albatross & Co., the As- Biennial is soon to toria Coffee House & Bistro, City Lumber play a significant part Company, Dots ‘N Doodles Art Supplies, in AVA’s expansion as and the Fort George Brewery + Public well; a major survey House. of definitive Oregon The residencies run for 3 month inter- visual artists, the Bien- vals, and are just the beginning of a much nial originated with the more ambitious frame of purpose and col- Portland Art Museum Sean Barrow’s Bee on a Hill. Barrow’s goal is to complete a series of laboration. (Astoria artist Sarah Hendrick- sculptures made from recylced materials as an aritst in residence through in 1949, and met an son was the founding participant of 2015.) the Recology/AVA grant. abrupt end in 2006, “I am very excited to see the artist-in-res- The two artists were selected by a jury of arts and environmental pro- resulting in the loss of fessionals. Each will be provided with a monthly stipend, materials, and idence program grow with the new coop- a pertinent platform for dedicated studio space at RWO’s Astoria Recycling Depot and Transfer eration with Recology Western Oregon--the artistic career advance- Station over a three-month period, commencing on July 11, 2016. By sup- Coastal Oregon Artist Residency (COAR),” porting artists who work with recycled materials, AVA and RWO hope to ment. In 2010, Disjecta Rubens says. “The two artists [Sean Barrow encourage people to conserve natural resources and promote new ways Contemporary Art Cen- of thinking about art and the environment.

July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 14 Reprinted from Hipfish March 2007 • A monthly column on art & aesthetics by Rebecca Rubens ON THE RADAR Art in the Cross-hairs WHENEVER I have the chance to sit and look at the Columbia River and its envi- rons, I am filled with the awe nature always Community Thread provides. We, who live here, sometimes forget the magnificence when viewed on a However eclectic the daily basis--sight needs surprise and freshness AVA’s vocations, the com- to re-imagine. I love driving up over the mon connecting thread south hills of Astoria that suddenly open to is simple: community. the expansive breath-grabbing view of the Though often perceived Columbia River. as one’s immediate town Unfortunately, the expansive sensation is or social circle, communi- fleeting and overcome by the in-difference of ty where art is concerned daily routines and obligations. Or perhaps has always existed as a we seek refuge in the daily routine. Living much broader definition, in a time where nothing is as it seems to be, even more so thanks to does create anxious choices. What to do? today’s wider web reach Time is limited. Maybe all we can do is get up and social media. What and go to work again. was once deemed exclu- We are caught in the cross-hairs of global sive need not apply these dilemmas--terror, global disasters, destruction Gallerist Teri Sund, (w/ artist Christos) AVA Board Member has a longtime art days—everything, from and despair. It is still possible to be oblivious Rubens, as New York art student connection to Astoria and the coastal region leading to the ownership of IMOGEN Gallery on 11th st. the written word to the in smug se-curity. It’s all too far away from the hearth. In the mean time, head-in-the-sand has visual, is relatable and, never been a safe solution for any crisis. Irene Gerlinger Swindells Fund of The Or- one can hope, accessible. Now more than It is too much to suggest that global disasters can be remedied by fragile and perishable egon Community Foundation, as well as board ever we humans are in a position to connect canvas, bits of wood or clay, or an ephemeral song. What art can do is change awareness and member participation. Says AVA Vice Presi- and share our experiences as a whole, rather perception--of ourselves in relation to nature, and the value and significance of life. Art stakes dent Lisa Smith, “Research-based evidence than in factions separated by race, culture, out new territory and informs us what is possible for the human spirit. Any creative act is points to arts education as a key influence religion, and social bearing. From the local “thinking outside the box”--away from the prescribed and conditioned. in building broad skills and competencies in showcases at the AVA Gallery more than a Perhaps what we need is more improvisation. Art, by its very nature, escapes locked down students, improving academic performance, decade ago to recent talks of international behavior. The oblique language of art remains a common and free agent existing on all levels, and creating a positive school culture.” As residencies, AVA has stuck to its native roots from the child who holds a crayon, to anyone who tries to express their experience symboli- the project lead for the expansion of the while continuing to extend outward and cally, whether it be in the lyrics of a pop tune or a painted masterpiece. I will be convinced by Miss Bea Johnson Fund for Young Artists, intertwine. any art, even the slightest, that has its own true way of being in the world and expresses direct established in 2011 through the generosity experience of reality. We need more improvisators capable of handling the unexpected or of local artists Noel and Pat Thomas to pro- Speaking with Teri Sund, owner and unforeseen. To im-provise one needs a fine sense of balance, a compelling sense of timing, and mote fine arts in school, Smith stresses the director of Imogen Gallery and AVA board a casual fearlessness. importance of art in the classroom as well as member, brings the focus back on commu- Even though art is common to all, it is important to be able to recognize greatness, or even the gallery. nity, and just what it is that makes Astoria the potential for greatness. The reason for rarity is the unlikely possibility that an artist is not such a unique destination for artists and the Two AVA affiliated projects that evoke only possessed with great talent, but also presented with great opportunity. Both elements are appreciative alike. Arriving in Astoria after an exceptionally visceral response are The necessary. A great work of art, has a life of its own, continues to be relevant forever. Regard- overseeing a Co-Op gallery in Seattle and Luna-Phaser and OBON 2015. Jim Fink’s less, art needs to roll up its dilemmas and work, not only because we need solace and inspira- Cannon Beach’s White Bird Gallery, Sund selected sculpture from the AVA’s 2004-2005 tion, but for all those who are never granted the time for imagination. went on to work with River Sea Gallery for ARTS Walk Project, The Luna-Phaser is an well over a decade, acting as gallery director Agnes Field exploration of the tidal relationship between for Clatsop Community College as well. “It the moon and river, with the lunar mecha- was a lot of fun,” Sund says, “it was purely nism shifting in accordance to the ebb and art for educational purposes. We brought flood of the tide, essentially mirroring the in international artists so it really gave me synchronicity of the actual moon cycles. an opportunity to bring a broader visual Progress on the project was suspended due world to the area. That was really exciting to recession era funding challenges, with a for me.” Recalling the many notable artists reception on October 17, 2015 marking the she’s worked with over the years, including relaunch. globally acclaimed photographer Robert Ad- The OBON Society is an Astoria based ams and the late Royal Nebeker (for whom non-profit humanitarian organization dedi- the gallery is now named), Sund reflects, cated to aiding the reconciliation between “I see all things as being connected, and family and loved ones through the return a continuation to my participation in the of personal items taken during war. OBON Astoria arts community. I take great pride in 2015 was an AVA sponsored Japanese- bringing outside artists to participate with American art history project dedicated to our local community of artists, and sharing documenting, exhibiting, and returning the richness of our community with others.” personal artifacts and memorabilia seized When asked about the impact of Astoria on as battlefield souvenirs during World War II. the greater art world as voiced by first-time The exhibit “A Peaceful Return: The Story visitors, Sund expounds, “These individu- of the Yosegaki Hinomaru” opened at the als from other places are always immensely Longtime Astoria artist, Jim Fink’s Luna-Phaser project , chosen as the 2004-2005 Arts Columbia River Maritime Museum on Sep- impressed by both the artists and the com- River Walk Project , still under the wing, can be viewed in the window of the Liberty tember 25, 2015. Theater on 112th.

15 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com The Liberty Theater Announces “The Sunset Series” with Blind Pilot, Horse Feathers and More AVA board members, and guests are invited Horse Feathers/Mandolin Orange - 7/13 to meet and speak with the artists, view Blind Pilot “And then Like Lions” Album Release - 8/20 works in progress, purchase pieces of art, and partake in demonstrations. “After finishing an artist-in-residence with AVA in March, I asked how I could continue to stay involved and they answered in a big way!” Eskelin says. “The Studio Tour is a fabulous way to get people interested in artists’ work and about the process that goes into each piece. Artists can sell work directly to patrons and visitors can develop a deeper connection to our area artists.” “I think it’s great to be exposed to the passion and skill of other board members, and their supportive efforts for the arts,” adds Rubens. “I’ve had the opportunity to watch emerging artists grow and flourish, and as a Mandolin Orange working artist have been inspired by the cre- NPR called the 2013 release of the album ‘This Side of Jordan,’ “effort- ative energy of all the hard-working artists in less and beautiful,” naming it one the community.” She continues, “I would like of the year’s best folk/Americana to see this area develop to the point where releases, while Magnet dubbed it we have people coming here to look at art “magnificent,” and American Song- and we have people coming here to buy art, writer said it was “honest music, because it’s such a wonderful place to come shot through with coed harmonies, and visit, and you see amazing things you sweeping fiddle, mandolin, acoustic might not see anywhere else.” guitar and the sort of unfakeable intimacy that bonds simpatico While the term “renaissance” is often musicians like Gillian Welch and used in regards to Astoria, it’s apparent from David Rawlings.” The record earned them performances everywhere from speaking to many of the artists and AVA the iconic Newport Folk Festival to Pickathon, as well as tours with Willie board members that the town has always had Watson, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Wood Brothers, and more. Mandolin a creative undercurrent, which is more than a Orange have a brand new record out “Such Jubilee,” via Yep Roc Records and little dependent on the dedicated individuals are touring North America in support of it. who keep it a worthwhile priority. To that end AVA president Rebecca Rubens is frequently Horse Feathers brought up in conversation, with peers such With members scattered from as Lisa Smith singing her praises: “She brings Astoria, Portland and North Mineral Spirits - An installation by Avantika Bawa Carolina, Horse Feathers are mak- Astor Hotel Lobby, Astoria. Part of the Portland2016 Biennale, a real commitment to bringing her community ing a return to their Northwest Curated by Michelle Grabner together, which is very important to us. And stomping grounds for a one-off July 9 – Sept 18 that’s why we have the board we have now.” For the immediate interim AVA is still seeking performance. After a run of shows opening up for Joe Pug, Horse In Mineral Spirits, the immediacy of a crumbling opulence is a physical location of its own. “We’re looking Feathers seems to be on the brink parried with an over-polished assemblage of scaffoldings that are for a permanent home, because we would of new material, the first since currently non-functional. Stretches of silence are interrupted with like to be able to have our own shows of our their 2014 Kill Rock Stars release, audio recordings of the building of the scaffold member’s work, and other work,” Smith states. “So it is with Us.” The album pulls These contrasts highlight the nuances of the architecture, the “We would like to be able to host salons and influence from a varied mix of Pentangle, Talk Talk, Paul Simon, The Band, Van history of the Astor hotel and it’s current state of renovation. This forums. It’s hard to do that when you don’t Morrison, John Wesley Harding era Bob Dylan, Desire era Bob Dylan, and staged approach creates a platform where dialogue between have a spot.” Abner Jay. construction and deconstruction, past and present, process and Along with longtime bandmates Nathan Crockett (strings/mandolin) and product are explored. At a time when rapid growth and subsequent uncertainty are very real factors of what Dustin Dybvig (percusion/drums/keys), band-leader Justin Ringle brought Justin Power (bass/vocals) into the mix to have, “an honest to god rhythm many call Astoria’s renaissance, the art scene munity in general and what they term as a level of section for the first time. With Lauren Vidal on cello and Brad Parsons singing is poised to provide more than mere diversion for “sophistication” with what they discover here.” harmonies, we played an impromptu show at Sasquatch and people liked it. the culturally inclined; it’s the promise of sustain- Studio Tour We liked it, and the unusual feeling that I had after that show– which I think ability. “The AVA is ready and poised to be a leader is referred to as “joy” – became something I wanted to experience again.” Along the same theme of art for education and in supporting our art community,” says Teri Sund, art for enjoyment, there is also immersion, and the “with many great things planned. It’s been incred- Blind Pilot partaking of. Fiber artist and AVA board member ibly exciting to watch the development of the art Blind Pilot has announced an extensive tour in support of the release of Margaret Thierry teaches classes at the Astoria community for over 25 years.” Speaking as an art- its first album since 2011, ‘And Then Like Lions (out Aug 12/ATO Records). Fiber Arts Academy, which include floor loom weav- ist herself, Rubens adds, “I have tried to encompass The album was announced in tandem with a song premiere via NPR Music’s All Songs Considered, for “Umpqua Rushing.” “It’s a hazy, quiet beauty that ing, knitting, felting, spinning, crocheting, and wool the AVA work into my practice as an artist by ap- dyeing, to name a few. Fellow AVA board member builds slowly but persistently,” says NPR Music. The forthcoming 25+ date proaching everything, especially decision-making, tour includes Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York, shows with Brandi and former artist in residence Annie Eskelin also more as an artist, even if means taking a longer and heads up the Astoria Open Studio Tour, with the Carlile and a return to Portland’s Crystal Ballroom on October 20. less expedient route to desired ends. I think many Written and composed by Blind Pilot’s Israel Nebeker over the course 6th annual tour taking place July 30-31st, in which artists have already benefited from AVA’s direct sup- forty-seven artists in 24 locations throughout As- of three years, the record is a transcendent, cathartic response to the loss port of artists through the residencies, and upcom- of his father and end of a 13-year relationship. ‘Lions’ is Blind Pilot’s most toria open their studios to the public. Some, such ing education and exhibition opportunities.” exhilarating album to date, a lush 10-song collection that is resilient, uplifting as Darren Orange and Robert Paulmenn, are also and often majestic in the face of tragedy.

TAPA’s July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 16 The Great Gatsby Opens May 6th The Liberty Theater Announces “The Sunset Series” l l l l l l with Blind Pilot, Horse Feathers and More july month july Horse Feathers/Mandolin Orange - 7/13 Blind Pilot “And then Like Lions” Album Release - 8/20 7/ ELECTRIC FENCES MUSIC FESTIVAL 1st Annual Manzanita Music Festival 23-24

Manzanita for over 10 years, teaches yoga at NCRD and yoga roots. Her background is in real estate and dance. Dawn has a musical family; sons Skylar and Daegon both play guitar. Beth Carter-Boyer, Festival Director, has lived in Manzanita for 2 Sam Doores, The Lavender Flu years, but her family has to headline Electric Fences Music been here for the last 8/13 Festival in Nehalem 30. Beth has produced events in the past, involving music and art in Seattle. “We are all HUGE music fans. It’s ELECTRIC FENCES, the 2nd annual music festival at Lunasea Gar- Sol Seed play the MMF healing, fun, and it connects us all.” dens, will take place on Saturday, August 13th between the hours of Noon Partnering with The Hoffman Center for the Arts (HCFA), North and Midnight. YOU MAY HAVE HEARD the exciting news about the 1st annual Country Recreation District (NCRD) and Lostrom & Company Real Performers at this year’s event include The Lavender Flu, Sam Doores Manzanita Music Festival to be held Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24 Estate, The festival is pleased to present some of the finest talent on 2 (of the New Orleans folk band The Deslondes), The Pine Hearts, Pony in beautiful downtown Manzanita. But did you know how the festival stages, Oregon has to offer; Jazz, Americana, Reggae, Country, Bluegrass Hunt, Rich Russell (of The Lonesome Heroes), Faith Twain, Galen Ballinger, was born? Three talented women, whose love of music and Manzanita and Folk. It will kick off 1-9pm on Saturday, after the 26th Annual Man- Longriver, Dusty Santamaria, and Astoria’s own Brian Bovenizer & The compelled them to create the Festival. The organizers of the event are zanita Walk and Run, and 1-5pm on Sunday. Koala Cowboys. General Admission tickets ($20) are available for advance three moms from Manzanita. Musical artists set to perform at the festival include Kate and the purchase. Day-of-festival tickets will be sold at the entrance for $30. “Our kids are all grown so we are creating something for the com- Crocodiles, The Junebugs, Sol Seed, Kelsey Mousley, Blue Jug, Boomer & the There are a limited num- munity.” Co-producer, Marcie Russo is in the wine and hospitality Millenials, Woodknot, Hearts of Oak, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs, Julie Amici, ber of overnight camping business. She created The Sextones, Mystery Ride, Jaime Leopold and the Short Stories, Maggie spaces available, which and ran a restaurant and the Katz, as well as others-tba. must be purchased in ad- everyone knows, The Admission is $10 per day OR $15 for the weekend. Craft vance through the festival Wave, in Manzanita. beer, wine and food will be available at the festival. Dona- website. Marcie later created tions of canned foods for the North Country Food Bank will For tickets, full music the Garlic Company kindly be accepted at the gate. schedule, and general and put together awe- Proceeds will fund music outreach programs in local schools and vari- festival information some regional live ous area nonprofit groups. For more info please contact Beth Carter- please visit www.elec- music for her guests. Boyer, Festival Director at (425) 394-3828 or manzanitamusicfestival@ tricfencesfest.com Co-producer, Dawn gmail.com.. Lind, has lived in

River and Devils Lake, Lincoln City. Starts Waikiki Beach Concert Series. Band TBA. LECTURE Friday 8 at 9am. 7pm at Waikiki Beach at Cape Disap- Around the World of Words: A Lecture of Sunday 10 Monday 11 pointment State Park, Ilwaco. MUSIC Ocean’s Edge 5K Run/Walk. Starts at 9am Language. A lecture/concert with Theo MUSIC MUSIC Jason Okamoto. 5 – 8pm at the Manza- Czuk. 6pm at the NCRD in Nehalem. on the beach behind Kyllo’s Restaurant Nick Jaina. No cover, 8pm at the Bar-K Buckaroos. 10am – 3pm at the J Wagner. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift nita Farmers Market. Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. in Lincoln City. Register online at secure. LITERARY Astoria Sunday Market. Hotel in Long Beach. Tom Trudell. 6pm at the Shelburne Inn getmeregistered.com The Bar-K-Buckaroos. 9pm at the Voo- Author Peter J Brix Book Signing. Frank and the Ferrets. 1 – 3pm at the Restaurant in Seaview. Doo Room in Astoria. The Brix Maritime Story: A Century of Lique. 9pm at the Nauti Mermaid in THEATER Hoffman Gardens in Manzanita. Towboating and Barging. 1 – 3pm at the Lincoln City. North Oregon Coast Symphony Cham- Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 Countryside Ride. $5 cover, 9pm at the ber Orchestra. Traveling with Mozart. River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen North Oregon Coast Symphony Cham- - $20.50, 7pm at the Fort Columbia San Dune Pub in Manzanita. CINEMA $15, 7pm at the PAC in Astoria. Hall in Skamokawa. ber Orchestra. Traveling with Mozart. Theater, Chinook. Bigfoot Mojo with Pete Kartsounes. No Summer Morning Matinee. Hook. $2, Resurrecting the King. An Elvis Presley OUTSIDE 3pm at Rockaway Community Church in Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- cover, 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long and Johnny Cash tribute concert. $25, Beach. Ocean’s Edge 5 K Run/Walk. On the Rockaway Beach. 11am at the Bijou Theater in Lincoln 7pm at the Seaside Convention Center. drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC Beach behind Kyllo’s Restaurant in City. Playhouse in Astoria. ART Lincoln City. Starts at 9am. Redwood Son. No cover, 9pm at the Bigfoot Mojo with Pete Kartsounes. No Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike. Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk. Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. THEATER cover, 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long 5 – 8pm at galleries and businesses in THEATER Comedy. 7pm at the Barn Community Lonesome Heroes. No cover. 8pm at Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 Beach. downtown Astoria. Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 Playhouse in Tillamook. - $20.50, 7pm at the Fort Columbia Fort George Brewery & Public House in - $20.50, 2pm at the Fort Columbia Zuhg. 9pm at the Nauti Mermaid in Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition. At the 9 to 5: The Musical. $18 - $20, 7:30pm at Theater, Chinook. Astoria. Theater, Chinook. Lincoln City. Lincoln City Cultural Center. the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. LECTURE Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- Zuhg. 9pm at the Nauti Mermaid in CINEMA. Summer Morning Matinee. drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC Tuesday 12 Who eats at Taco Bell? With Gaelyn & Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. Lincoln City. Hook, $2, 11am at the Nijou Theter in Playhouse in Astoria. Gustavo Aguilar who are traveling the Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. MUSIC Lewis & Clark Trail making & sharing Lincoln City. Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike. HAPPENING J Wagner. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift tacos and engaging folks in conversa- FOOD & DRINK Comedy. 7pm at the Barn Community Relay for Life. At Seaside High School. Wine Tasting. Rombauer. 1 – 4pm at the Hotel in Long Beach. tions on how we can truly live multi- Playhouse in Tillamook. Variety Show. $5, 8pm at the NCRD in culturally. Free, 1 – 4pm at the historic Saturday 9 Cellar on 10th in Astoria. Let’s Murder Marsha. Comedy. $15 - $20. Nehalem. LITERARY US Columbia River Quarantine Station at MUSIC HAPPENING 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Can- Knappton Cove. The Hey-Ho Trio. $12, 7pm at the Penin- Clatsop County Relay for Life. At Seaside non Beach. THEATER Book Reading and Signing with Honey sula Arts Center in Long Beach. Perkel. Perkel will read from her book OUTSIDE High School. Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike. Open Spaces Bird Walk. Easy walk John Stowell. $7, 7pm at the Bay City Tillamook County Relay for Life. At the Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in Comedy. 2pm at the Barn Community “Where the Plum Trees Grow.” 2 – 4pm at through forest and wetlands along D Arts Center. Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Lincoln City. Playhouse in Tillamook. Beach Books in Seaside. cont. p21

17 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com theater & performance ASOC Presents A full Summer of Theatrics 32nd Season Shanghaied in Astoria Coaster Summer Rep and Ryan Hull (Let’s Murder Marsha). July 7 - Sept 10 Lisa has participated at the Coaster Theatre as a performer, choreogra- pher and director having previously directed and choreographed the 2014 holiday production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and was last seen on stage as Eve/Barbara/ Ella/Passionella in the 2016 spring production of The Apple Tree. Ryan is also a regular director and performer at the Coaster Theatre. He previously directed the 2015 summer play It Could Be Any One Of Us, the 2014 summer musical Into The Woods and the 2013 THE COASTER THEATRE PLAYHOUSE kicks spring play Around the World in 80 off its 2016 Summer Repertory with 9 to 5: Days. He was last seen on stage as Gaston in The Musical. Based on the seminal 1980 the 2014 holiday production of Disney’s Beauty THE 32ST SEASON of “SHANGHAIED IN ing look at traditional local cultural folklore, as hit move 9 to 5: The Musical is set in the late and the Beast. ASTORIA” sponsored by local radio station the it brings together many of your favorite finest 1970’s and is the hilarious story of friendship Rounding out the cast of 9 to 5: The Musi- “The Bridge” 94.9 FM Where Music is First!” entertainers west of the Rocky Mountains from and revenge in the Rolodex era. Pushed to the cal: Jean White, Cindy Karr, Allison Johnson opens Thursday July 7th! over the past 32 years! boiling point, three co-workers concoct a plan Aaron Harris, and Katherine Lacaze. The cast This famous original Musical Melodrama So, when is the last time you’ve been Shang- to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, of Let’s Murder Marsha is comprised of veteran then continues on thru Sept 10th 2016 every haied? This IS the season NOT to miss! So get hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hi- Coaster Theatre actors Frank Jagodnik Ellen Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the box your reservations early! Wait? Have you have not larious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee Jensen, Richard Bowman, Sue Meyers, Ann office opening at 6:00pm, doors at 6:30pm and seen the Astor Street Opry Company’s Live on show at 7:00pm. Sunday Matinees are July 24th, Stage, Award Winning, Family Entertaining,… live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss Bronson, David Sweeney and newcomer to the August 14th and Sept. 4th show time 2:00pm The Original…Historical, Hysterical…Broadway- the boot! Coaster Theatre stage Gigi Chadwick. Performance Dates: June 17 – September 4, with the box office opening at 1:00pm and Style…Musical Melodrama??? The following weekend of June 24th, brings 2016. Ticket Prices – 9 to 5: The Musical - $18 or doors at 1:30pm. Tickets are $17 to $21 and can be purchased the opening of the second summer show – $23. Let’s Murder Marsha - $15 or $20. With returning Director Nate Bucholz at the online by going to our website at www.astor- Let’s Murder Marsha – a comedic romp helm, and Carlete Lewis Allen chorography, the streetoprycompnay.com or by calling our Shang- about murder, double crosses and birthday 32nd Anniversary season is guaranteed to tickle haied Ticket Hotline at 503-325-6104. Seats can surprises. Marsha is hopelessly addicted to your funny bone and get your foot stomping also be purchased at the door beginning one reading murder mysteries and overhears her and voice a’ humming! Part-vaudeville, part- hour before each show, but reservations are rec- loving husband discussing her upcoming soap opera, and part 1950’s style Hollywood ommended. Be sure to ask about our group and birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To musical – all combined into a fun and entertain- family rates and our senior and child discounts. her ears, though, it sounds like they are plan- ning to murder her! With the assistance of her next door neighbor she tries to turn the tables Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike on them with a poisoned potion. When her own mother shows up for her birthday a day @ TAPA early, Marsha thinks she is in on the diaboli- TAPA presents the Tony Award Winning play, cal scheme. Just when you would think all this “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike”, written by would be cleared up, Marsha’s intended victims Christopher Durang. Directed by Robert Buck- discover what she has supposed, and decide to ingham, this comedy opens on middle-aged teach her a lesson. siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who share a home At the helm of the 2016 Summer Repertory in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and are directors Lisa Fergus (9 to 5: The Musical) complain about the circumstances of their lives. Photos: George Vetter Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops Prepare to embark on an incredible journey of love, filled with in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments ultimate joy, sadness, sexual longings, awakenings, passion, com- flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the munity and acceptance. Enjoy the ride as D’lution perform numbers house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cas- from Broadway shows to Dolly Parton and around again. We have sandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely some wonderful surprises in store for y’all.(one of them being…. young aspiring actress named Nina, whose pret- DJ Gray Matter will be leading us on with his mad beats and sexy tiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. ways…but ssshhhh) Daylight always says,”One has always got to The cast of “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike” maintain an aura of mystery; keeps you wanting more.” features TAPA veterans, and newcomers. And thay, at the House of Cums, love to do just that, give you CAST: TAPA veterans Chris Chiola as Vanya, more. And Dragalution: Love Wins will do just that. Sarah Edwards as Sonia, Joni Sauer-Folger Get inspired, take a chance, step beyond your comfort zone and as Masha, Jordan Wolfe as Spike, and Anita allow yourself to get dressed to express at the Columbian Theater in O’Hagan as Cassandra. Making her TAPA debut Astoria, August 12. Doors open at 9:30, show at 10. Always a fun pre- is Brianne Kephart as Nina. Reserved seating through Diamond Art Jewelers party in the VooDoo Room!! The show is 21+ and $10 admission. “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike” runs located at 307 Main Street in Tillamook, call “Here we come again, looking better than a drag queen aught through July 10. Friday and Saturday perfor- (503) 842-7940. $15/person, children 12 and un- to….”Dolly Parton is one of our inspirations for what is about to mances begin at 7pm, Sun Mat, 2pm. Doors der are $10. For more information, email info@ come from the House of Cums! That is right!!! Dragalution:Love Wins DRAGALUTION: LOVE WINS open one half hour prior to curtain. tillamooktheater.com or find us on Facebook. will be back on the Columbian Theater stage August 12, 2016. AUG 12 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 18 see more art haps on page 23 art happens. Two Solo Shows @ RiverSea A Passion For Change Ben Soeby at Luminari Arts Artists Inspired by Nature Helga Winter at IMOGEN OUTSIDER BEN SOEBY brings his exciting, eccentric and witty art to RIVERSEA GALLERY presents two shows opening Saturday, July 9 with a Luminari Arts for the July 2nd Saturday Art Walk in Astoria. Hail- reception from 5:00 – 8:00 in conjunction with Astoria’s Second Saturday ing from Lincoln City, Soeby is well known in the outsider circle. He Artwalk. Both artists will be on hand to discuss their inspirations and tech- works on reclaimed and scrap wood using incredibly fine pen and ink niques, and the work will remain on view through August 9, 2016. to convey his perspective of the coast, Oregon, wildlife and logging, JENNIFER WILLIAMS offers viewers an escape to the untrammeled bringing an ironic native eye to create humorous, poignant portraits beauty, grandeur and mystery of Charissa Brock, Okeanos of animals, humans and life in general. Pacific Northwest wild spaces in Luminari Arts is open daily at 1133 Commercial in Astoria. 5-8pm. Take Refuge, a solo exhibition of Meet the artist. Live music by Richard T. her paintings. Her current work is an exploration of the intricate and often fragile connections between modern civilization and the far reaches of rugged wilderness that remain. Williams hails from southwest Washington and has focused her artistic career on environmental landscape paintings of HELGA WINTER, renowned for her three-dimensional the Pacific Northwest. Her work work is returning to Imogen for her third solo exhibi- focuses on nature’s resilience, tion. Respected internationally for her exceptional lathe turned wood pieces, Winter is known for constant cycles of regeneration, and our exploration and pushing of boundaries to keep her work relationship with wild spaces. fresh and relevant to her own interests. The exhibition Using birch panel as a opens July 9th during Astoria’s Second Saturday Art- substrate, Williams begins her walk, with a reception held from 5 – 8 pm. Meet Helga unique painting process with a Winter who will be available to answer questions about collaged layer of maps, printed her work. A Passion For Change will remain on display articles, and recycled paper through August 9th. bags. This underlayment of con- J.Williams, Sight of Day, 48x36 Winter, of Port Townsend, Washington has long been tent relates succinctly to the subject of the work and inspires its evolution respected for her skills with a lathe and turning green Terry Shumaker, in subtle and unexpected ways. The process continues with applying sheer Madrone. She is considered a pioneer in working with Photographer & Renaissance Man washes of acrylic, then sanding back through the layers, embracing the ac- the species, one that is known as an “ornery” wood cidental, which reveals deeper layers and gives energy and life to the work. to use for turning. Today, she still can be found at the Astoria Art Loft Williams has been featured in solo and group shows at RiverSea Gallery lathe, turning vessels and utilizing the instability of ASTORIA is blessed with an abundance of artists: visual, musical, since 2002. She has shown her work extensively throughout the Northwest Madrone to its full advantage in creating elegant and literary, and other. This is about one such artist, a photographer and is included in both private and public art collections around the globe. graceful forms. For the past several years, she has been and oil painter: Terry Shumaker. exploring surface of her turned forms by embellishing As with many professional artists, Terry Shumaker began painting IN THE ALCOVE: ASTORIA ARTIST RICK CRAWFORD offers a series of with dyes and wax resist, this process has since acted as a young child and has always pursued this passion. A cartogra- sculpture and jewelry created from reclaimed wood integrated with forged, as a spring board to further personal development of pher by education, and a graphic artist by profession, he has also salvaged metal and other materials often scavenged from nature. A master her art. had careers as a wildlife biologist and photographer. of many materials, his work is driven by surface texture as well as composi- For this current series, Winter addresses something As a wildlife biologist, he surveyed the Arizona deserts, sculpted tion, with disparate elements blending harmoniously into elegant forma- that is inherent to her work, evolution and change. It model dinosaurs and other extinct creatures as well as living critters tions. Nationally regarded for his carving, he often begins a piece on the is important to Winter to maintain a sense of freedom for museums and aquariums. He helped design the Canoe and lathe, but spends the most time working directly with hand tools to carve in her work, through use of medium and conveyed wood or shell, or to fold-form and add patina to metal elements. message she skillfully achieves this. Success for some Kayak Course for the 1996 Olympics. In the course of his travels, he photographed the world from New to Astoria, Crawford is an award-winning sculptor who has exhib- is measured by steady sales, sadly this can work against ited nationally. His work has been featured in noted art and woodworking an artist as their clientele and dealers become depen- Alaska to Antarctica and areas around and between. Pictures of periodicals around the US. dent on the expected, limiting any personal growth landscapes, oceans, storms, architecture, mountain ranges, animals, as a creative individual. For Winter, it is crucial to her people in different cultures – all have life in Shumaker’s 20,000 film L’ART & LA MATIERE :In conjunction with Crawford’s exhibition at RiverSea process to explore, utilizing alternative materials. This pictures which he is currently converting to digital format. Gallery, there will be a special showing of a film he appears in at the Co- series will include an alternative medium, vessels made Other interests include designing card models (cut and fold) of lumbian Theater on Sunday, July 10 at 3:00. L’Art & La Matiere is a 50-min- from tea paper. Yes, that’s right the beautiful, soft paper Astoria buildings and structures. A model of Fort Clatsop is avail- ute documentary of an international artist collaboration that took place in that pillows your morning tea. She will also include her able through the Astoria Art Loft. Shumaker also is a student of the French countryside more traditional madrone turned vessels and wall hung Japanese dorodango, the art of polishing mud. “This,” Shumaker in 2015, which Crawford pieces, created from repurposed pages from books. explains, “just takes patience and the willingness to get my hands participated in. The film Winter has enjoyed a remarkable career, beginning dirty.” showcases a variety of with studies under the tutelage of master woodturner’s Shumaker artists at the peak of their Rude Osolink and David Ellsworth. Her work is included is at the Art careers working in various in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Ameri- Loft from July mediums and sharing their can Art Museum as well as the Arrowmont School of Art 9 – August 6, and Craft. She also is honored to have been a past juror expertise with each other 2016. Asto- and awarded Best of Show for the prestigious Art InThe over a period of five days ria Art Loft Pearl, an annual art fair held in the heart of Portland’s in a forested setting. All Pearl District. Most recently her work was selected is located at are welcome to view the for inclusion to Turning 30 Invited Artist, American As- 106 3rd St., film for free. sociation of Woodturners ‘Why Wood? Contemporary above Dots & RiverSea Gallery is open Practice in a Timeless Material’ held at the annual SOFA Doodles Art daily at 1160 Commercial (Sculptural Objects Functional Art and Design) exhibi- Store. Visit the Street in the heart of tion in Chicago, the premiere art fair dedicated to three- Art Loft for historic Astoria, Oregon. dimensional art and design. 2nd Saturday 503-325-1270, or visit Imogen Gallery is located at 240 11th Street in Art Walk. the website at riversea- Astoria, closed wed. R.Crawford-Oyster Shell Pendant gallery.com.

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Sacred Mountain The Spirit of Neahkahnie word. Karin Temple Releases Her Sixth INSIDE THE PUBLISHER/AUTHOR RELATIONSHIP Volume of Poetry • July 24 Author Reading and “Back and Forth” between Megan Kruse and The Chalice of Tears Hawthorne Books publisher STORIA POET Karin Temple, will Rhonda Hughes, Arelease her sixth collection of poems in a reading and book-signing on July 24 July 16 at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin THE MANZANITA WRITERS’ SERIES sponsors a Ave., Astoria. The reading will begin at special event : “Inside the Publisher/Author Rela- 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary with a tionship,” with an author reading and “Back and reception to follow. Forth” discussion between Megan Kruse and Haw- Chalice of Tears is Karin Temple’s latest thorne Books publisher Rhonda Hughes , at 7pm book of poetry published by Radiolarian at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita on Press. This collection is unusual in that Saturday, July 16, 2016. Kruse will also conduct a it is in two parts. The first one, called writing workshop during the day. “The Petrified Angel,” looks to the past, Temple’s own past as a “child of war” in Call Me Home is Kruse’s debut novel, released 1940’s Germany, and the cultural history from Hawthorne Books in March 2015, with an of that Charles Schweigert. Photos of the sculptures introduction by Elizabeth Gilbert. The book won era, lamenting are included in the book alongside the poems the 2015 Rainbow Award for Gay Contemporary written in response to them. The actual sculp- Fiction. the wars of Nye Beach Writers’ Series Founder Carla Perry the world. In tures will be on display in the church during Kruse will read from her novel. Then she and the second the event. Hughes will talk about how to get published and part, “The The majority of Schweigert’s pieces are reli- the editing process that follows, an inside view into and publishing rights to Hawthorne’s works have Holiness quaries for housing the remains of things we the publisher/author relationship. been sold worldwide. “If we specialize in anything, of Broken hold dear, while others are imaginary contain- Kruse grew up in the Pacific Northwest and it’s in finding superb writing which might be over- Things,” she ers for capturing emotions or sentiments that currently lives in Olympia. She studied creative looked by larger houses, and giving it the attention attempts to can’t be housed. They are lyrical interpreta- writing at Oberlin College and earned her MFA at it deserves.” The Manzanita Writers’ Series has reconcile tions of what has been lost and are ideal for the University of Montana. Her work has appeared hosted other Hawthorne authors to include Lidia past darkness translation into poetry. widely in journals and anthologies. She teaches fic- Yuknavitch, Ariel Gore and Karen Karbo. with beauty The event will include readings by Karin and tion at Eastern Oregon University’s Low-Residency Prior to founding Hawthorne, Ms. Hughes had an in a series by guest speakers along with songs related MFA program, Hugo extensive career in book production and printing. of poems to the poems performed by Drew Herzig House, and Gotham She holds a Master of Arts in English Literature and inspired by and Laurie Drage, accompanied by pianist, Writers Workshop. completed the Yale Publishing Course. the sculptures Jennifer Goodenberger. A reception and She was one of the There will be no Open Mic session for this spe- of local artist, book-signing will follow the program. National Book Foun- cial event. dation’s 5 Under 35 Admission for the evening reading is $7. for 2015. Kruse will present a writing workshop during the Rhonda Hughes day on “Crafting Emotion.” is the publisher at Learn how to use object potential and transcen- Hawthorne Books in dent details to create work that resonates deeply Portland, Oregon. with the reader. Megan Kruse will help students THINK & DRINK Now in its 14th year, understand the craft tools that really make pieces Hawthorne has pub- feel affecting, almost magic. Useful to all genres. with lished literary fiction The workshop will be held from 1 to 3:30 pm on and nonfiction to July 16. The fee is $30; register at hoffmanblog. Isabel consistent critical ac- org. claim and numerous At the Hoffman Center (across from Manzanita Wilkerson awards. Film options Library at 594 Laneda Avenue.) hoffmanblog.org July 21

Ric’s Poetry Mic A CONVERSATION on the Great Migration, first African American to win for individual tion begins at 7:00 p.m.; doors will open at New Venue the civil rights movement, and the reverbera- reporting. 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to all She spent fifteen years researching her ages. Attendees should RSVP at oregonhu- New Night tions of these historic events in Oregon and FORMERLY “The Last Tuesday Poetry Open Mic” has the United States today. landmark book, The Warmth of Other Suns: manities.org to reserve their seats. The Epic Story of America’s Great Migra- Think & Drink sparks provocative conversa- a new name, a new place to meet and a new date. Oregon Humanities’ 2016 Think & Drink In honor of the founder Ric Vrana, the event will be series comes to Astoria July 21 for a conver- tion, interviewing more than 1,200 people to tions about big ideas. Oregon Humanities tell the story of the nearly six million African held its first Think & Drink in Portland in 2009. called Ric’s Poetry Mic and will be held at WineKraft, sation between Pulitzer Prize–winning journal- Americans who, between 1915 and 1970, Past guests include Ursula K. Le Guin, William 80 10th Street (on the west end of the Pier 11 Build- ist Isabel Wilkerson at the Lovell Showroom fled the South for northern and western cities T. Vollmann, Barry Lopez, Eula Biss, and Cheryl ing) in Astoria. The event moves to the first Tuesday at Fort George Brewery. in search of a better life. Strayed. This year’s series features conversa- of every month, resuming on Tuesday, July 5. Wilkerson won the Pulitzer Prize for feature Wilkerson will join Adam Davis, executive tions with Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists in Readings are from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with sign up writing for her work as Chicago bureau chief director of Oregon Humanities, for a live, Portland, Bend, Eugene, Astoria, and Ashland. to read at 6:45 p.m. All poetry friends are welcome of the New York Times in 1994, making her unrehearsed conversation at the Lovell Show- The series will conclude October 19 with a to come to read and listen. ?’s-Contact: Mary Lou the first Black woman in the history of Ameri- room at Fort George Brewery, 426 14th St., conversation with Katherine Boo, author of McAuley can journalism to win a Pulitzer Prize and the Astoria, on Thursday, July 21. The conversa- Behind the Beautiful Forevers, in Portland.

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children’s activities while celebrating Inside the Publisher/Author Relation- Express at 34 N. Holladay and weave its Wednesday 13 this wonderful small fishing town. pcnv- ship. Author reading and conversation way through downtown Seaside. RSVP at Friday Tuesday chamber.org between Megan Kruse and Hawthorne MUSIC 503-717-1914 MUSIC MUSIC Books publisher Rhonda Hughes. 7pm at Horse Feathers and Mandolin Orange. OUTSIDE Brewer’s Classic Golf Tournament. 9am Maggie & The Cats w/ The Tolovana Brass. A Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. $15, 7pm at the Liberty Theater in Superintendent’s Revenge Golf Tourna- shotgun start, 4-person scramble tourna- New Orleans Gumbo of eclectic covers, soul, Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. Astoria. ment. 2pm shotgun start. $60 per player. OUTSIDE ment with tee prizes and box lunch blues, r&b, and a Lagniappe of originals. No Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6pm at The Americans. No cover, 8pm at the At the Gearhart Hotel. Music in the Gardens Tour. Masterful included. $75 per player or $250 per cover, 6:30 – 9:30 at the Wine Bar at Sweet the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WA Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Basil’s in Cannon Beach. THEATER gardens of the Long Beach Peninsula’s 4-person team. At Chinook Winds Golf Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. No cover, oceanfront, bay front and plots in- Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6– 9pm at HAPPENING Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 Course in Lincoln City. 541-996-2323. 6:30pm at the U Street Pub in Seaside. between are open for visitors to examine the Shelburne Restaurant & Pub in Seaview, Seaman’s Day at Fort Clatsop. A variety - $20.50, 7pm at the Fort Columbia Open Jam. Hosted by One Way Out. 8:30pm and inspect. Many of the venues offer THEATER WA. of events and activities commemorating Theater, Chinook. at the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. hors d’oeuvres and refreshment, but Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 Seaman, the Corp of Discovery’s dog. Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country, 40’s, & Let’s Murder Marsha. Comedy. $15 - $20. all invite guests to linger and enjoy the - $20.50, 2pm at the Fort Columbia 50’s. Free (donations accepted), 6 – 8pm at HAPPENING 11am – 5pm at Fort Clatsop, Warrenton. 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon sounds of live music amidst each land- Theater, Chinook. the City Hall in Garibaldi. Teen Tuesdays. Free special events just for LECTURE Beach. scape. $20, 10am – 4pm. watermusicfes- teens in 6th through 12th grades. Activities Jackson Andrews & Dave Quinton. Blues/ include movie making, video game nights, Mothers and Midwives in Africa. A FREE tival.com/event/music-in-the-gardens/ Monday 18 Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- Folk/Rock. No cover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café crafts, and movie nights. 3:30 – 4:30pm at the presentation by midwife Marion Toepke drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC Seaside Beach Run. 5K and 10K beach MUSIC in Cannon Beach. Seaside Library. FMI visit seasidelibrary.org Mclean. 6:30-8pm. Complimentary Light Playhouse in Astoria. runs, 5K walk, kid’s sand Dash and Trea- Jolie Holland and Invisible Familiars. 8pm Open Mic. Musicians, singers and comedians Snacks. Kala, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria. are all welcome. Each performer will receive THEATER Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. sure Hunt. SeasideBeachRun.org at the Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. Teen Theater Club. Classes will present acting $1 off pints of beer or cider. Perform or just THEATER Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in skill development and a monthly focus on Spade & Wade Garden Tour. Six beautiful Lewi Longmire. No cover, 8pm at the enjoy the show. 7:30 – 9:30pm at Hondo’s Let’s Murder Marsha. Comedy. $15 - $20. Lincoln City. a specific area of theater, including stage Gardens, Art in the Gardens displayed by Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Brew & Cork in Astoria, 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon local Artists and Historic Tree Trail. The make-up, set design and lighting, script Beach. Saturday 16 self-guided tour Passports are $18. 10am Ice Cream Social. The public is invited for HAPPENING writing, budgeting and stage management. cake & ice cream + birthday celebration. Friday Night Mixer. Enjoy a social hour at For ages 14 to 17. $10/ month. At the ASOC MUSIC – 4pm in Tillamook. 503-842-3433 Thursday 14 $1 suggested donation, free if it’s your the gallery, with art and conversation, plus Playhouse in Astoria. Nye Beach Writers’ Series Founder Carla Perry The Haining Family. 7pm at Calvary Bible THEATER birthday month. 2pm at the Peninsula beverages provided by Astoria Coffeehouse. MUSIC Church in Manzanita. Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach. 5 – 7pm at Imogen Gallery in Astoria. Wednesday Fernando. 7pm at the Sand Trap Pub in - $20.50, 7pm at the Fort Columbia Randy McAllister. 7pm at the Lincoln City Trivia Night. Find out how much useless (or MUSIC Gearhart. Theater, Chinook. THEATER Cultural Center. even useful) stuff you know at the weekly George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock. 5:30 Missoula Children’s Theater Summer Pro- Jim Page. Music and stories. $10 - $20 Junebugs. $5cover, 9pm at the San Dune 9 to 5: The Musical. $18 - $20, 7:30pm at Trivia Night. 7pm at Baked Alaska in Astoria. – 9pm at Shelburne Restaurant and Pub in gram Auditions. Parts are available for 60 sliding scale. 7pm at the Blue Scorcher Pub in Manzanita. the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. Family Skate Night. The Shanghaied Roller Seaview. in Astoria. children, ages 6 through 18, in addition Pete Krebs. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- Dolls host a family friendly Open Skate Night. The Coconuts. Swing/Jazz/Country/Blue- to opportunities to learn stage manage- There’s also Shanghaied Roller Doll merchan- Kelsey + The Next Right Thing. No cover, Hotel in Long Beach. drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC grass/Folk. 6pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet ment and help with directing. 10am at dise available to purchase and concessions 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Playhouse in Astoria. Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. Radioactive Gamma Rays. 9pm at the if you need a snack during all the fun! Come the Liberty Theater in Astoria. Jam Session. No cover, 7pm-ish – 10pm at the CINEMA Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. on Friday and see if your favorite Doll is there. Nauti Mermaid in Lincoln City. Moose Lodge in Astoria. Summer Morning Matinee. Hook, $2, Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in Tuesday 19 $2 at the door and $3 for skate rentals. 5 - 11am at the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. FOOD & DRINK Lincoln City. 9:00pm at the Astoria Armory. Jam Session. Hosted by Richard Thomasian. Wine Tasting. Fun Spanish Wines. 1 – No cover, 7 – 10pm at the Port of Call in MUSIC Spirit Dance 2. A free-form dance celebration. THEATER 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. Sunday 17 General Dischord. 7pm at the Birkenfeld Astoria. 9 to 5: The Musical. $18 - $20, 7:30pm at Music by DJ Pranawave. 6pm warm-up & Theater in Clatskanie. stretch. 6:15 circle opens and dance begins. Dan Golden. World Music. 7:30 – 10:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. HAPPENING MUSIC Bald Eagle Days. Live music, fun run, 8pm finish. Suggested donation $10, free McKeown’s Restaurant & Bar in Seaside. Jazzatti-Tude. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria Lewi Longmire. No cover, 8pm at the Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- parade, food, vendors and much more. In for kids. At Pine Grove Community House in Sunday Market. Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. LITERARY drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC Cathlamet. Schedule at cathlametcham- Manzanita. Weekly Writing Lounge. A weekly drop-in Playhouse in Astoria. ber.com/wpcontent/uploads/2016/03/ Dona Miller. 1 – 3pm at the Hoffman Wednesday 20 writing environment with resources. $3/ ses- Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. poster-final.jpg Gardens in Manzanita. Saturday sion. 10am – 12:30pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in Clamshell Railroad Days. Experience Lewi Longmire. No cover, 9pm at the MUSIC MUSIC Lincoln City. historic railroad lectures, model railroad Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. The Horsenecks. No cover, 8pm at the Musician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at the Tillamook SPIRITUAL Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. layouts from regional clubs, the kids craft The Sextones. No cover. 8pm at Fort Library. Ocean Within Awareness Group. Mission: to Friday 15 caboose, and more. At the Columbia George Brewery & Public House in HAPPENING Open Mic. 3 – 6pm at the Beehive in actively move toward our true nature and become one with the Ocean Within. Meet- Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Astoria. Nehalem. MUSIC Sandsations in Long Beach. A sand ings will have two short meditation sessions, OK ECHO – Art Pop + Bossanova from A Cause for Paws Mutt-Strutt. A pet walk- FOOD & DRINK sculpting competition extravaganza. George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock guitar. group discussions, and a focus practice for No cover, 6pm at the Shelburne Restaurant San Fran ensemble, featuring violin, a-thon event to raise funds to benefit Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5, Along the shoreline, adjacent to the the week. All faiths/paths welcome. 6:30 – in Seaview, WA cajon and singer Andrew Boylan. $5 the Tillamook Animal Shelter. This is 8am – noon at the Bay City Arts Center. Long Beach Boardwalk and near the 7:30pm at the Astoria Indoor Garden Supply. cover. 8:30pm at KALA, 1017 Marine open to the public, you register to walk Bolstad beach approach. The Honky Tonk Cowboys. Country. No cover, FMI 503-741- 7626 Drive in Astoria. with or without a dog. Individuals and Cannon Beach American Legion 7 – 10p at the Astoria Moose Lodge. Breakfast. $7 adults, $3 children under 6. LECTURE Pigs on The Wing. Pink Floyd Tribute teams gather pledges. There will also Saturday Night Dance Party. With DJ Nacho Thursday 9 – 11:30am at the American Legion Hall Exploring the Chinook Middle Village Band. Doors 8pm. Show 9pm. $15 in be pet supply vendors, food vendors, Bizznez mixing the latest dance music with MUSIC in Cannon Beach. and Station Camp. With Douglas Wilson. advance. brownpapertickets.com. $20 a veterinary booth, a TAS pet adoption old favorites. No cover, 1pm at Twisted Fish Alex Puzauskas. Jazz. 6pm at the Shelburne at door. All ages. Full Bar. Astoria Event booth and awards will be handed out. HAPPENING Free, 7pm at the Cannon Beach History in Seaside. Inn in Seaview. 503-842-1515 Center and Museum. Center Clamshell Railroad Days. Experience FOOD & DRINK Dallas Williams. Folk/Americana. No cover, Josh Utihof. 5 – 8pm at the Manzanita United Paws Monthly Adoption Day. historic railroad lectures, model railroad THEATER Wine Tasting Special. $9 for 4, 2-oz pours + 6:30pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café Farmers Market. This is a great time to stop in and see layouts from regional clubs, the kids craft 9 to 5: The Musical. $18 - $20, 7:30pm at complimentary appetizers. 4 – 6pm at the in Cannon Beach. all the kittens, cats and dogs that need caboose, and more. At the Columbia Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café in Cannon Tom Trudell. 6 – 9pm at the Shelburne the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. Live Music. No cover, 6pm at U Street Pub new forever homes. Noon – 3pm at the Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Beach. in Seaside. Inn Restaurant in Seaview. Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Dory Days. Celebrate the unique dory Thursday 21 Sunday Live Music. Thursday Night Gigs, 6pm at the Kelsey + The Next Right Thing. No cover, Dory Days. Celebrate the unique dory fishing fleet of Pacific City, the only one Cannon Beach Gallery. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. MUSIC fishing fleet of Pacific City, the only one in the lower 48 states. Watch the parade MUSIC Alexa Wiley & The Wilderness. 7pm at the Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T HAPPENING in the lower 48 states. Watch the parade throughout town, visit the artisan fair, All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (donations ac- Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. throughout town, visit the artisan fair, see the boat display and check out the Sand Trap Pub in Gearhart. cepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria. Bald Eagle Days. Live music, fun run, Two Crows Joy. 6 – 8pm at the Sand Dollar see the boat display and check out the children’s activities while celebrating parade, food, vendors and much more. In Eric Ellis. $12, 7pm at the Peninsula Arts North Coast Country Band. No cover, 3 – 6pm Restaurant & Lounge in Rockaway Beach. Cathlamet. Schedule at cathlametcham- children’s activities while celebrating this wonderful small fishing town. pcnv- Center in Long Beach. at the Astoria Moose Lodge. this wonderful small fishing town. pcnv- chamber.org Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, 6:30pm at ber.com/wpcontent/uploads/2016/03/ Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & chamber.org The Horsenecks. No cover, 7pm at the the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. poster-final.jpg OUTSIDE Grill in Lincoln City. Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Music Jam. All are welcome. 6:30 – 8:30pm Dory Days. Celebrate the unique dory LITERARY SSDA Garden Tour and Breakfast. Pam Lincoln Pops Big Band. $6, 7:30 – 10pm at the Astoria Senior Center. fishing fleet of Pacific City, the only one Book Reading and Signing. Author Brian Flemming, City gardener, will lead the Monday in the lower 48 states. Watch the parade Ratty will read from his book “Voyage of tour through the downtown themed gar- at the Gleneden Beach Community Club. Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Room in HAPPENING Astoria. throughout town, visit the artisan fair, Atonement.” 4 – 6pm at Beach Books in dens beginning at 9 am. The guided tour Paul McKenna Band. $20, at the Astoria Burgers & Jam Session. 6 – 9pm at the Ameri- see the boat display and check out the Seaside. will start just outside the Holiday Inn Armory. cont. p22 can Legion Hall in Cannon Beach.

21 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com MORE MUSIC HAPPENING THEATER Open Spaces Bird Walk. Easy walk Tuesday 26 Sandsations in Long Beach. A sand Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 through forest and wetlands. ( - 11am sculpting competition extravaganza. - $20.50, 7pm at the Fort Columbia at the Friends of Wildwood Trail, Lincoln MUSIC Along the shoreline, adjacent to the Long Theater, Chinook. Aarun + Jonathan. No cover, 8pm at the Beach Boardwalk and near the Bolstad City. Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. beach approach. Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- THEATER Wednesday 27 LECTURE drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC The Frog Prince. Children’s Theater. $10, Introduction to Usui/Holy Fire Reiki II. Playhouse in Astoria. performances at # and 5:30pm at the MUSIC With Deborah O’Brien and Peter Hutala. Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. Liberty Theater in Astoria. Common Starling. No cover, 8pm at the Free, 7 – 9pm at the Blue Scorcher in Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Astoria. Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 Lincoln City. THEATER Think & Drink with Isabel Wilkerson. She - $20.50, 7pm at the Fort Columbia Let’s Murder Marsha. Comedy. $15 - $20. will tell the story of the nearly six million Saturday 23 Theater, Chinook. African Americans who, between 1915 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon and 1970, fled the South for northern MUSIC Let’s Murder Marsha. Comedy. $15 - $20. Beach. and western cities in search of a better The Better Halves. $10, 6pm at NCRD in 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon life. Free, 7pm at the Lovell Showroom, Nehalem. Beach. Thursday 28 Fort George in Astoria. George Coleman. $12, 7pm at the Penin- Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- MUSIC The Pearls LITERARY Country-Rock, Americana, and that blend the spirit of travel and sula Arts Center in Long Beach. Men of Worth. 7pm at the Lincoln City Lunch in the Loft. With Katherine Bolger drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC Western Swing The Pearls hail from adventure with Cajun, gypsy jazz, Cultural Center. Hyde. Hyde will read from her book Waikiki Beach Concert Series. Band TBA. Playhouse in Astoria. Vancouver, WA. Their influences in- bluegrass and country influences. “Arsenic with Austen.” $30, includes a Mojo Holler. 7pm at the Sand Trap Pub clude The Band, The Eagles, George their universal life philosophy, “Do 7pm at Waikiki Beach at Cape Disap- Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. catered lunch and a signed copy of the in Gearhart. Jones, The Grateful Dead and The pointment State Park, Ilwaco. brave things with simple songs.” book. Noon at Beach Books in Seaside. Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in Everly Brothers, in addition to old Common Starling. No cover, 8pm at the Reservation required. 503-738-3500 Styx. $45 - $60. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. Dixieland jazz and classic country July 22 + 23, [pickled fish] at the Lincoln City. Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. acts like Slim Whitman. The Pearls Adrift in Longbeach @ 9pm. No Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good. Author Sunday 24 are a vocals-driven band with songs cover. Kathleen Flinn will present from her new- The Pearls. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift OUTSIDE est book, a memoir with recipes. 7pm at Hotel in Long Beach. MUSIC NCLC Stewardship Day. Weed the the Seaside Library. Skipanon by canoe. Paddle canoes and The Rich Corporation. 9pm at the Nauti Castle Town. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria kayaks, riding the tide to access the river Karin Temple Poetry Reading. Karin Mermaid in Lincoln City. Sunday Market. Temple will conduct a reading of selec- and remove invasive purple loosestrife, Ultronz. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Manzanita Music Festival. LIVE bands in tions from her newest book of poetry, yellow flag iris, and ivy growing among Pub in Manzanita. downtown Manzanita, 1-5pm. $10 or $15 “The Chalice of Tears.” The event will the native spruces and sedges. Paddle for both days. include readings by Karin and by guest ART an NCLC canoe, or bring your own boat. speakers along with songs relating to the Tokeland Wood and Art Fest. See wood- Aarun + Jonathan. No cover, 9pm at the 10am – 2pm in Warrenton. RSVP. Nclc- poems. 7pm at Grace Episcopal Church carvers, woodcrafters and other artists Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. trust.org/event/weeding-the-skipanon- at work during this family friendly event river-by-canoe in Astoria. Roberta Wynia & Skip VonKuske. No that features art, music, food and more. THEATER cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & THEATER At the Tokeland Hotel. 9 to 5: The Musical. $18 - $20, 7:30pm at Let’s Murder Marsha. Comedy. $15 - $20. Public House in Astoria. 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon FOOD & DRINK the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. The Rich Corporation. 9pm at the Nauti Beach. Wine Tasting. Elizabeth Chambers. 1 – Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- Mermaid in Lincoln City. 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC ART Mojo Holler drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC HAPPENING Playhouse in Astoria. Mojo Holler is Missi & Mister Baker. was signed by Michael Nesmith. Manzanita Music Festival. LIVE bands Tokeland Wood and Art Fest. See wood- Mister Baker plays a soulful lap steel, Mojo Holler showcased SXSW this Playhouse in Astoria. Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. 1pm-9pm in downtown Manzanita. $10 carvers, woodcrafters and other artists and is an interpreter of traditional year and were selected for the Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in p/day or $15 for both days, 23 & 24. at work during this family friendly event roots music.. Missi grew up in TN Seattle Folk Life Festival. Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. where she started singing as a child that features art, music, food and more. Lincoln City. Sandsations in Long Beach. A sand in Baptist gospel choirs. Her voice Thursday, July 28 at the Sand Trap Friday 29 sculpting competition extravaganza. At the Tokeland Hotel. reflects Appalachian DNA, and she in Gearhart, 7-10pm. All Ages. No Friday 22 MUSIC plays a Martin acoustic guitar that Cover. Along the shoreline, adjacent to the Long HAPPENING MUSIC Beach Boardwalk and near the Bolstad Sandsations in Long Beach. A sand Chris Parker Jazz Quartet. New York Jazzattitude. 5 – 8pm at the Manzanita beach approach. sculpting competition extravaganza. pianist composer returns with Northwest finest players. $15. Available in Advance Farmers Market. Puppet Show. Penny’s Puppet Produc- Along the shoreline, adjacent to the Long at brownpapertickets.com. 8pm. At tions. Free, 1 – 2:30pm at the Cannon Beach Boardwalk and near the Bolstad Tom Trudell. 6pm at the Shelburne Inn KALA, 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. Restaurant in Seaview. Beach Library. beach approach. The Rhythm Method. 5 – 8pm at the Don Anderson/High Voltage Apparatus. THEATER Styx. $45 - $60. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Manzanita Farmers Market. Lincoln City. Anderson will discuss Nikola Tesla’s Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 inventions and see a Tesla coil in action. Tom Trudell. 6pm at the Shelburne Inn The Pearls. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift - $20.50, 2pm at the Fort Columbia The 500,000 volt Tesla coil generates Restaurant in Seaview. Hotel in Long Beach. Theater, Chinook. spectacular arcs of man-made lightning Jes Raymond + The Blackberry Bushes. Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- The Rich Corporation. 9pm at the Nauti will be used in various experiments along No cover, 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC Mermaid in Lincoln City. with a 100,000 volt induction coil and Beach. Playhouse in Astoria. CINEMA a 4-ft tall Jacob’s Ladder. 2 – 4pm at the HAPPENING Manzanita Film Series. $5, 7:30pm at the library in Tillamook. Monday 25 Finnish American Folk Festival. On the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. Comedy on the Coast. $15, 8pm at school grounds in Naselle. naselle- MUSIC Butterfly Breakdown HAPPENING Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. finnfest.com Aarun + Jonathan. No cover, 8pm at the Sandsations in Long Beach. A sand OUTSIDE Long Beach NPRA Rodeo. The rodeo Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. sculpting competition extravaganza. Kids Zone Classic. Tournament will features saddle bronc, bareback and bull Along the shoreline, adjacent to the Long include an 18-hole scramble and a 9 AM LITERARY riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling, Zach Bryson and the Meat Rack Beach Boardwalk and near the Bolstad Author Sibyl James. Reads from her new Get on out to the Big O for Sunday, July 31st @ 4pm, “Shotgun”start at Chinook Winds Golf as well as team, calf and breakaway some Honky Tonk country all ages. No Cover. Olney beach approach. Resort in Lincoln City. $100 entry fee book, signing and sales. Complimentary roping. The rodeo kicks off with a parade and Hillbilly yodeling from Saloon on Hwy 202. Comedy on the Coast. $15, 8pm at includes breakfast, green fees, a golf cart, light snacks. $5 cover. KALA in Astoria, through downtown Long Beach and Portland, Oregon. Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. buffet lunch, silent auction and a raffle. 1017 Marine Drive. Doors open 7pm. features cowboy breakfasts and a family July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 22 art happens night. At the Peninsula Saddle Club in GET YOUR ART ON! ART CLASSES Long Beach. peninsulasaddleclub.com Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Doesn’t Like Owls? Who Eats at Taco Bell? OUTSIDE Great big eyes, wise face, fluffy feathers – what’s not to like about an owl! What you get when you cross tacos, social justice, Oregon Tuna Classic. Deep Canyon Even more fun that watching owls is carving them. Driftwood makes an idea Challenge. Teams of 4 – 6, $450 - $550. base for an owl and anyone with fair fine motor skills can do it. Create your and collaboration along the Lewis and Clark Trail Ilwaco. Oregontunaclassic.org own owl with Brigitte Willse on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Astoria Art Loft. For a fee of $60, all materials: driftwood, carv- THEATER ing tools, paint, sandpaper, etc, are provided. contact the Astoria Art Loft at The Golden Goose. Students entering 503.325.4442. grades 3-8 perform at the conclusion of a two-week theatre workshop. Tickets $5, children under 12 are free. 7pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. MERICAN Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50

- $20.50, 7pm at the Fort Columbia AATTITUDES, Theater, Chinook. institutions, and politics are changing dramati- Let’s Murder Marsha. Comedy. $15 - $20. 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Can- cally as the United States non Beach. finds itself on the cusp of Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- becoming a nation with drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC no majority demographic Playhouse in Astoria. group. Changes like this, however, often expose Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. Marbelizing – An Ancient and Secret Process Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in underlying fears and un- Do you like vibrant and intricate patterns? Do you like to experiment Lincoln City. and play with paint? Learn the 1000 year old process for making colorful certainties that can lead to and unique patterns on paper - the modern, easy way. Create enticing new tension and conflict, even Saturday 30 patterns or rejuvenate old paintings with designs that will have your friends as they reveal implicit as- MUSIC asking, “How did you do that?” sumptions and biases that Troll Radio Revue. 11am at Fort George Join Ellen Zimet on Friday, July 15 (10a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and Saturday, July have existed in the popular the architecture of the experience to local needs, 16, 2016 (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) at the Astoria Art Loft, 106 Third Street, in Astoria. imagination for some time around what it means ensuring the creation of spaces that can support Astoria, just above Dots ‘N Doodles. All paints and other chemicals are Y La Bamba. 8pm at the Sou’wester to be an American. Under the surface of recent new and stronger relationships across diverse provided as well as practice papers. Please bring drawing paper (80 lb.), old cultural groups, and inviting new and exciting Lodge in Seaview. watercolor or acrylic paintings to marblize. Additional packs of paper will be debates around immigration policy and racial jus- Ramble On. Led Zeppelin Tribute available for purchase. The cost of the workshop is $90. tice lies a simple question: As these demographic visions for the future during this time of tremen- Band. $5, 9pm at the San Dune Pub in Ellen Zimet brings a rich artistic background to the Marbelizing workshop. changes are inevitable, what is it going to take dous change. Manzanita. With a degree in Fashion Design and Merchandizing from the Pratt Institute for us to truly live interculturally? The Aguilars will be in Astoria July 14-15. You in Brooklyn, NY, she followed many paths in her professional career includ- Jes Raymond + The Blackberry Bushes. This summer, in the lead-up to the U.S. Presi- can find them from 3-6 pm at the River People No cover, 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in ing teaching art, writing, serving as an administrator for the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market on Thursday and later that Unified School District, self-employed educational consultant, counselor, and dential Elections, Gaelyn and Gustavo Aguilar Long Beach. evening [7:30 pm] at the Peace Lutheran Church now, a fulltime artist. Contact the Astoria Art Loft at 503.325.4442 or Ellen (Co-Artistic Directors of Tug) are on a two-month across the street [12th and Exchange], where ART Zimet at [email protected]. expedition over the National Historic Lewis and Astoria Open Studio Tour. Engage with Draw Your Favorite Wildlife Clark Trail, making various stops at community they will be setting up their “taco encampment,” Astoria’s arts community during this David Kitler, internationally acclaimed wildlife artist is coming to Astoria. venues along this 11-state journey. All the while, which will feature taco making and portrait free, intimate, festive, and easy-to-nav- He will lead a 3-day workshop on wildlife drawing and painting on August 5, taking, conversation and a multi-media perfor- igate experience. Maps and a full-color they are making tacos with people, prompting 6, 7, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Astoria Art Loft, 106 3rd Street, just dialogue, and inviting innovative forms of en- mance. Join them again at the Astoria Public booklet featuring all of the participat- above Dots ‘N Doodles. ing artists will be available online and gagement around the question: What is it going Library on Friday, July 15, 6 pm for a look back at Cost of the workshop is $298 (with a security deposit of $150 due by July their two-month expedition. around town. 15, 2016). Reserve your space (workshop limited to 12) for this well-known to take for us to truly live interculturally? FOOD & DRINK artist by calling the Astoria Art Loft at 503.325.4442 or stopping by the Art The idea for the expedition was sparked in Why This? Why Now?....Why Tacos? Wine Tasting. Chardonnay for Summer. 1 Loft. Materials list available upon request. Gustavo’s hometown of Brownsville, Texas, a The taco operates as an ‘indicator species,’ – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. Trail’s End Art Association Summer Classes small town—population 175,000—with roughly one small part of an ecosystem that can indicate HAPPENING Visit trailsendart.org to register and to see details about the classes. Also 150-200 taquerias. And, yet, one Taco Bell con- the health of a society faced with multiplying Finnish American Folk Festival. On the register by sending a request to [email protected]. tinues to thrive. Que pasa? The Aguilars began diversities. Sharing a meal together is also a school grounds in Naselle. naselle- Process Painting with Aziza Balle to understand how the American diet—as much way that people from varied backgrounds and finnfest.com/press-release-2016-festival/ July 11, 10:00-3:00 $60 for members; $70 for non-members as it has been formed by the intermingling of dif- histories have always been able to transcend dif- With the artist’s guidance, participants will focus on the process of Long Beach NPRA Rodeo. The rodeo ferent cultures—sheds light on the multiple ways creating. Painting from their own inspiration, intuition, and imagination, ference and boundaries, and come together. By features saddle bronc, bareback and bull participants will find the joy of making their own art. The studio is created to that Americans have chosen to define what it “breaking bread” with another person we invite riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling, provide a safe, respectful environment that is free from judgment or evalua- means to be an American. They began to explore an exchange, we share, and in so doing we help as well as team, calf and breakaway tion. Such an atmosphere makes it possible to follow one’s own energy and how making tacos with people along the Lewis roping. The rodeo kicks off with a parade soften the ground for new relationships to form. to be open to one’s own creative muse. Visit the artist’s website (painttodis- through downtown Long Beach and and Clark Trail (a trail forged by an expedition Altogether, this expedition is designed to spark cover.com) for more details. features cowboy breakfasts and a family that played an important role in European-Amer- ideas and solutions, and strengthen relationships Kids’ Art Adventure Week with Kathy Karbo/Sarah Ferguson night. peninsulasaddleclub.com ican territorial, cultural, and economic expansion through participatory engagement with a range July 18-22, ages 7-12, 9:00-1:00; $150 per participant across the continent) would be a powerful way OUTSIDE This popular arts camp for kids returns to Trail’s End with “Adventures at of critical themes today: Socio-economic mobil- Oregon Tuna Classic. Deep Canyon Sea” as the theme for the week. This seafaring adventure provides exciting to explore the paradox of how someone could ity, cultural belonging, movement and borders, Challenge. Teams of 4 – 6, $450 - $550. and varied creative experiences that include shadow puppets, treasure harbor a disdain for ‘foreigners,’ but a love for assimilation and appropriation, and new forms of Ilwaco. Oregontunaclassic.org maps, costumes, props, and mixed-media sculpture. The week will end with their food, bearing in mind that this paradox is cultural identity. How we—as a nation—respond a presentation for family and friends. Direct questions to Kathy Karbo at often connected to a kind of forgetfulness of how to this contemporary cultural moment will be a THEATER 503-235-0211. in the U.S. we are, in fact, almost all aliens. marker of our capacity to learn from history and Once Upon a Mattress. Comedy. $17.50 Printmaking and Bookmaking with Bev Cordova - $20.50, 7pm at the Fort Columbia July 26 and 26 9:00-11:00, ages 7-10; 1:00-4:00, ages 11-13 The Expedition grow. Theater, Chinook. $40 for younger participants; $60 for older participants The Aguilars hit the road—starting at the Gaelyn and Gustavo Aguilar are the Co-Artistic This exciting, hands-on experience will take participants through four Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melo- Camp Dubois confluence of Wood River and Directors of Tug, a collective focused on interdis- drama. $13 - $21. 7pm at the ASOC stages of art production.They will first make a printing plate, using shapes from nature. Then they will experiment with printing processes to make mul- Hartford, Illinois on May 14 and will end in Sea- ciplinary re/search, new forms of social practice, Playhouse in Astoria. tiple prints from their plate. Next, they will create an accordion-style book side, Oregon on July 16—to deepen understand- and participatory, problem-based interventions Where There’s a Will There’s a Relative. for collecting selected prints. Finally, they will sign and mount prints inside ing and action around the attitudes and ideas our that tackle the cultural politics of contemporary Comedy. 7:30pm at Theater West in and on the cover of their accordion book. Final products are displayed and country has inherited. They are working closely border regions in North America. Visit www. Lincoln City. shared with all in the group. with national and community partners to tailor

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Writing and Creative Thinking Workshop: New Ways of Exploring and Honoring Nature film. MOVIES & MUSINGS FLASH CUTS by Les Kanekuni

STAR TREK BEYOND (JULY 22) The Star Trek movie, the DC series takes a turn away from the philosophical with a Comics franchise more straightforward action piece directed Fast & Furi- desperately needs ous director Justin Lin. In the midst of their five-year a hit to revive the mission, the crew of the Enterprise are attacked by entire DC universe. aliens. With the Enterprise destroyed, the ship aban- Suicide Squad don ship and land, separated from each other, on a looks to be shap- hostile alien planet. Plot details have been kept secret ing up to be just but Idris Elba plays the villain Krall who “challenges that lifesaver. Plot the Federation’s philosophy.” One of the last screen details have been appearances of Anton Yelchin who played Chekov. closely guarded, (Yelchin died in an accident in June.) but the Suicide ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE (JULY 22) The Squad is a group fifth installment in the talking ice age critters series. of super-villains Regulars Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, imprisoned and Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jennifer Lopez, Simon recruited by the Pegg and Chris Wedge all return to voice their char- U.S. government THE INFILTRATOR (JULY 13) Brian Cranston plays ‘80s U.S. acters. Synopsis: Scrat’s pursuit of his elusive acorn catapults him to undertake sui- Customs agent Robert Mazur who goes undercover to take down outside of Earth, where he accidentally sets off a series of events, cidal missions in ex- the Escobar drug cartel. After realizing that even massive drug sending a bunch of asteroids that transform and threaten the change for having seizures do nothing to stem the flow of drugs, Mazur decides to planet. To save themselves from peril, the trio Manny, Diego and their sentences re- follow the money and goes undercover under the fictitous identity Sid and the rest of the herd as well leave their home and embark duced. David Ayer, of Bob Musella, a businessman with an explosive temper who on a quest full of thrills and spills, highs and lows, laughter and who specializes in offers to lauder millions in cartel cash through his businesses. To adventure while traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a grim, humorless that end Mazur sets up a fake investment company and flashily befriends two lower-level drug dealers in Escobar’s organization. stories dealing with As he moves up the chain, he meets Escobar’s certifiable money male bonding in dangerous occupations (End of Watch, Fury) di- manager, Javier Ospina and eventually Escobars lieutenant Rober- rects. Ayer told Empire magazine that he envisions SS to be differ- to Alcaino (Benjamin Bratt). Mazur’s roleplaying extends even to ent form most superhero movies, “You know, all these movies are his personal life as he recruits fellow undercover agent Kathy Ertz about defeating the evil alien robot from f*cking Planet X, before it (Helen Kruger) to play his fiancé. It’s a beyond-dangerous game destroys the world with its ticking clock. And who the f*ck cares? But you do this story about struggle and isolation, and people who have been shit on that suddenly get thrown this lifeline… that’s not so bad.” Ayers’ vision might have been too grim for Warners as SS underwent reshoots intended to lighten up the film’s tone.

host of colorful new characters. PARKS after DARK JASON BOURNE (JULY 29) Nine years after Matt Damon last played amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne he returns to the titular role in the fifth installment in the series. After a feud developed between series writer Tony Gilroy and two-time series director Paul Greengrass, Damon took the side of Greengrass, swearing he McLure Park would never play the character again unless Greengrass was the that Mazur plays. At every moment, he must be 100% convincing director. This led to Gilroy directing the spinoff movie The Bourne McConaughy portrays a true-life confederate as parties and lives high from New York to Miami to Panama to Legacy with Jeremy Renner in the lead. However, less-than-stellar Paris, all the while being scrutinized by men who would kill him in a box office for The Bourne Legacy and Damon’s own lack of suc- second if they knew who he was. cess as a lead actor (no hits as a lead until last year’s The Martian) led to Universal, Damon and Greengrass re-teaming for another GHOSTBUSTERS (JULY 15) 27 years after the last Ghostbusters installment. Both sides may have waited too long to reconcile as movie and after many attempts to reunite the original cast failed, buzz on JB has not been huge. With Julia Stiles as Nicky, Alicia director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) reboots the series with a new Vikander and Tommy Lee Jones. Synopsis: Several years after his FINDING DORY might all-female cast starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and SNLers disappearance at the conclusion of The Bourne Ultimatum, Jason Kate Mckinnon and Leslie Jones. The gender-flipped cast also ex- Bourne unexpectedly resurfaces at a time when the world is faced include the first depiction tends to supporting players with normally macho Chris Hemsworth of a lesbian couple in a with unprecedented instability. At the same time, a new program playing the bespectacled Ghostbusters receptionist. Original cast has been created to hunt him down while he is still trying to find all Pixar film. members Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and the answers to his past and family. Sigourney Weaver make cameos. Synopsis: Paranormal researcher THE FOUNDER (AUGUST 5) Michael Keaton plays Ray Kroc, a Abby Yates and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that struggling milk shake machine salesman, who in 1955, came upon ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions start to a successful privately-owned Southern California hamburger stand JAWS. Top o’ the hill, 8th & Franklin. appear in Manhattan, they ask brilliant engineer Jillian Holtzmann and through persistence and out-and-out chicanery, stole the name to build special equipment. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a July 23, 8pm. $5. Fort George Beer and and concept from brothers Mac and Dick McDonald and founded lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with the most successful fast food franchise in history. NC Food Web eats for sale. All proceeds proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on SUICIDE SQUAD (AUGUST 5) After the debacle that was Batman go to Parks and Rec Scholarship Fund. Times Square. v Superman and before the currently-shooting Justice League

July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 24 The Pedaling Adventures of Madame Velo (a.k.a. The Bike Madame) by Les Kanekuni Bike Madame FREE WILL ASTROLOGY© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny JULY By Margaret Hammitt-McDonald ARIES (March 21-April 19): The voices in our heads are our LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “My mother gave birth to me once, yeah constant companions. They fill our inner sanctuary with streams yeah yeah,” writes author Sara Levine. “But I’ve redone myself of manic commentary. Often we’re not fully cognizant of the bed- a million times.” I’m sure she is not demeaning her mom’s hard lam, since the outer world dominates our focus. But as soon as we work, but rather celebrating her own. When’s the last time you close our eyes and turn our attention inward, we’re immersed in gave birth to a fresh version of yourself? From where I stand, it the jabbering babble. That’s the bad news, Aries. Now here’s the looks like the next 12 to 15 months will be one of those fertile good news. In the coming weeks you will have far more power phases of reinvention. And right now is an excellent time to get a than usual to ignore, dodge, or even tamp down the jabbering lightning-flash glimpse of what the New You might look like. babble. As a result, you may get a chance to spend unprecedent- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author Rebecca Solnit offers some ed amounts of quality time with the still, small voice at your core tough advice that I think you could use. “Pain serves a purpose,” -- the wise guide that is often drowned out by all the noise. she says. “Without it you are in danger. What you cannot feel you TAURUS (April 20-May 20): We are inclined to believe that the best cannot take care of.” With that in mind, Scorpio, I urge you to take way to see the whole picture or the complete story is from above. full advantage of the suffering you’re experiencing. Treat it as a The eagle that soars overhead can survey a vast terrain in one gift that will motivate you to transform the situation that’s caus- long gaze. The mountaintop perspective affords a sweeping look ing you to hurt. Honor it as a blessing you can use to rise above Slow Riders Unite: at a vast landscape. But sometimes this perspective isn’t perfectly the mediocre or abusive circumstances you have been tolerating. useful. What we most need to see may be right next to us, or SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Aphorist James Guida contem- A Manifesto nearby, and it’s only visible if our vision is narrowly focused. Here’s plates the good results that can come from not imposing expec- photo: slowcycles.com how poet Charles Bernstein expresses it: “What’s missing from the tations on the raw reality that’s on its way. “Not to count chickens bird’s eye view is plain to see on the ground.” Use this clue in the before they’re hatched,” he muses, “or eggs before they’re laid, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, there are things contemplative style of countries where coming weeks. chickens who might possibly lay eggs, birds who from afar might on the road that are slower than me: more of the citizenry rides—not in Lycra tourists in surreys, toddlers on trikes, but in their ordinary clothes, and not on GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I foresee fertile chaos in your immedi- be confused with chickens.” I recommend this strategy for you and folks riding their groceries (or their racing bikes but on old-fashioned bikes ate future, Gemini. I predict lucky accidents and smoldering in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. Experiment with the pleasure date) home on their handlebars. But if with few gears. lucidity and disciplined spontaneity. Do you catch the spirit of of being wide open to surprises. Cultivate a mood of welcoming what I’m suggesting? Your experiences will not be describable one-of-a-kind people, things, and events. Be so empty you have you’re a Lycra-wearing, full-speed-ahead A visit to the Slow Cycles website by tidy theories. Your intentions will not fit into neat categories. ample room to accommodate an influx of new dispensations. As cyclist, getting stuck behind me is surely got me thinking that replacing the You will be a vivid embodiment of sweet paradoxes and crazy James Guida concludes: “Not to count or think of chickens.” no fun, and you’ll pass me as soon as average American’s image of a cyclist wisdom and confusing clarity. Simple souls may try to tone you it’s safe. (After riding 100 miles in a as a hyper-fit, hyper-fast athlete with a CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “No gift is ever exactly right for day, though, while I can’t speak for the different picture—one where people of down, but I hope you will evade their pressure as you explore the me,” mourns Capricorn poet James Richardson. Don’t you dare sprinters, I know I’ll still be smiling.) I’m all ages, shapes, and sizes roll along at elegant contradictions you encounter. Love your life exactly as it be like him in the coming days. Do whatever you must to ensure used to folks whizzing past me, mostly their own pace, wearing their preferred is! Methodical improvisations will be your specialty. Giving gifts that you receive at least one gift that’s exactly right for you. Two racers with whippet-like physiques and clothing, atop a bicycle that fits comfort- that are both selfish and unselfish will be one of your best tricks. gifts would be better; three sublime. Here’s another thought from young hipsters on fixies, and I don’t ably with their riding style—the more “Healing extremes” will be your code phrase of power. Richardson: “Success repeats itself until it is a failure.” Don’t you take it personally. But tooling along at likely they are to ride that mile to do an dare illustrate that theory. Either instigate changes in the way CANCER (June 21-July 22): According to many sources on the my slow but sure pace gives me time errand instead of taking the car. And the Internet, “werifesteria” is an obscure word from Old English. But you’ve been achieving success, or else initiate an entirely new way. Here’s one more tip from Richardson: “Those who demand to wonder whether there’s virtue in my more often they hop onto a bike (funky my research suggests it was in fact dreamed up within the last style, not just abundant slow-twitch banana seat, handlebars with fringes, few years by a playful hoaxster. Regardless of its origins, I think it’s consideration for their sacrifices were making investments, not PARKS after DARK sacrifices.” Don’t you dare be guilty of that sin. Make sacrifices, not muscle fiber. creaky chain, and all), the more likely an apt prescription to fix what’s bugging you. Here’s the defini- In response to the postmodern they are to become active in decisions tion: “to wander longingly through the forest in search of mystery investments. If you do, your sacrifices will ultimately turn out to expectation that time is money and ev- about roads and public spaces that and adventure.” If you are not currently seeking out at least a be good investments. erything should be done as quickly and would welcome all users: pedestrians, metaphorical version of that state, I think you should be. Now is AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Life will invite you to explore the efficiently as possible (and to heck with cyclists, skateboarders, in-line skaters, McLure Park an excellent time to reap the catalytic benefits of being willingly archetype of the Ethical Interloper in the coming days. The enjoying yourself along the way), “slow” drivers, dog (cat, ferret) walkers, and lost in a wild, idyllic, relaxing setting. archetype of the Helpful Transgressor may tempt you, as well, movements have arisen, starting with public-transportation riders. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I’m debating about which of your astrologi- and even the Congenial Meddler or the Compassionate Trickster the Slow Food movement, which (ac- I’m not suggesting that people who might look appealing. I urge you to consider experimenting with cal houses will be your featured hotspot in the coming days. I’m cording to the good folks at Wikipedia) like to move quickly, on a bike or off, for all of these. It will probably be both fun and productive to break guessing it will come down to two options: your House of Valid originated in Italy in 1986. The brain- recreational or competitive purposes, taboos in friendly ways. You could reconnoiter forbidden areas Greed and your House of Obligatory Sharing. The House of Valid child of Carlo Petrini, the Slow Food should force themselves to go slowly. without freaking anyone out or causing a troublesome ruckus. If Greed has a good chance to predominate, with its lush feasts and movement advocates preserving local, It’s easy to turn a preference into an or- you’re sufficiently polite and kind in expressing your subversive its expansive moods. But the House of Obligatory Sharing has traditional cuisine and the convivial thodoxy, and there’s a place for getting intentions, you might leave a trail of good deeds in your wake. an austere beauty that makes it a strong possibility, as well. Now atmosphere of preparing and eating it things done quickly—emergency re- here’s the trick ending, Leo: I’d like to see if you can emphasize PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your theme comes from the title of a at a mindful pace (https://en.wikipedia. sponse comes to mind! Yet I believe the both houses equally; I hope you’ll try to inhabit them both at poem by Fortesa Latifi: “I Am Still Learning How to Do the Easy org/wiki/Slow_Food). Subsequently, assumption that we must get everything the same time. Together they will grant you a power that neither Things.” During the next phase of your astrological cycle, I invite individuals have applied the “slow” done as fast as possible, with minimal could bestow alone. you to specialize in this study. You may imagine that you are philosophy—not just the pace—to life in opportunity for the serendipitous dis- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Between now and July 25, there’s a already a master of the simple, obvious arts of life, but here’s the general. (If you’re interested in learning covery or the savored moment, divests chance you will reach the peak of a seemingly unclimbable news: Few of us are. And the coming weeks will be a favorable more, I recommend reading In Praise of us of the opportunity to live more mountain. You could win a privilege that neither you nor anyone time for you to refine your practice. Here’s a good place to start: Slowness by Carl Honore—just not while purposefully, deliberately, imaginatively, else ever dreamed was within your reach. It’s possible you’ll Eat when you’re hungry, sleep when you’re tired, and give love balanced on a bike.) and compassionately. Going fast can be achieve a milestone you’ve been secretly preparing for since when you’re lonely. Another dip into the information playful and exhilarating; it can also bear childhood. Think I’m exaggerating, Virgo? I’m not. You could break ocean of the Internet reveals that there’s too close a resemblance to speedy but a record for the biggest or best or fastest, or you might finally also a Slow Cycling website (www.slow- soulless work. Thus, I invite all my fast Homework: Psychologists say that a good way to eliminate a sneak past an obstacle that has cast a shadow over your self- cycles.com), which encourages people friends to try tooling along at my pace bad habit is to replace it with a good one. How will you do that? image for years. And even if none of these exact events comes Freewillastrology.com not only to trade their car trips for trips for a change…and I promise to race you to pass, the odds are excellent that you will accomplish another by bicycle, but also to exchange a rapid, next time. You’re guaranteed to experi- unlikely or monumental feat. Congratulations in advance! “efficient” pace for the meandering, ence the thrill of victory.

25 July 16 hipfishmonthly.com network. COMMUNITY LISTINGS WORKSHOPS/CLASSES 8:00am-Chair Yoga.Thurs 5:45pm-Hatha for All. health, creativity and efficiency, and lead to a Weekly Habitat Restoration/Stewardship Work Friday 8:00am-Very Gentle Yoga.Sat 8:00am- more deeply satisfying and richerl ife. Led by Parties. 10 am - noon. Meet at Alder Creek PAINTING WITH A PINT. July 9. With Janet Mixed Level, 3 different instructors, $8 drop-in Farm, at the end of Underhill Lane between Hockman-Sheridan. A step-by-step two- ordained Zen priest/non-religious. Many dif- Great Vow Monastery for each class. 36155 9th St. in Nehalem, Room Nehalem and Manzanita. Dress for the hour painting class. Participants can enjoy ferent styles practiced, discussion of common 24-Hour Interfaith Chant for Peace—14th Annual 5 (going south, just past Wanda’s Cafe, turn left weather and prepare to get outside with great beverages and appetizers in a unique and fun uphill. Call 503-368-7160 for more information. problems encountered during meditation, people on beautiful properties doing a variety Saturday, August 6 at noon to Sunday, August 7 at noon atmosphere, socializing with friends, all while focus on deveoping a regualr practice. All of habitat restoration activities. For more infor- completing a 16” x 20” painting you can take YOGA –Bay City Arts Center. Classed with welcome. As the world continues to struggle with great changes to our society, mation contact Lower Nehalem Community home. Cost is $35, which includes all materials, Michelle Lawhorn - Mon & Thurs 6pm. $5 Trust, 503-368-3203, [email protected] environment, and economy, finding the place within ourselves that is instruction, and one beverage of your choice. per class. 7TH ANNUAL JIZO BON FESTIVAL. Saturday, August 27 3pm to 10pm.Great Vow Zen Mon- always at peace is crucial. Chanting is one way to direct our bodies, 6pm at the Lovell Showroom at Fort George YOGA—Manzanita, Center for Contempla- in Astoria. Reservation required, email jane- astery. Come join us for the fun and festivities hearts, and minds with our highest spiritual aspirations and touch the tive Arts, Manzanita Ave., Tuesday 5-6:30pm. at our seventh annual Jizo Bon. This special [email protected] $10 drop-in fee. Call 503-368-3733 for more festival includes painting lanterns, Obon danc- compassion of our hearts. information. WHOLE-FOOD PLANT BASED COOKINg. ing, a play, and an informal dinner.The evening During the 24-Hour Interfaith Chant for Peace we come together to July 9. A hands-on cooking class with the Han- YOGA IN GEARHART. Gearhart Workout. For will also include a Ksitigarbha ceremony, and a sen Family. Just in time for summer we will be appreciate each tradition’s unique expression of the universal desire more information log on to www.gearhart- lantern procession through the Jizo garden. All making 3 awesome and delicious sandwiches, to be free from violence, hatred, and suffering. We form one com- workout.com 3470 Hwy. 101 N. Suite 104 in are invited; families with children are especially great for lunches and summer entertaining. Gearhart welcome. Donation of $10 or $15 for families munity and join our voices together, beginning to cultivate the peace $40, 10am – noon at the North Coast Food Web in Astoria. Register at northcoastfoodweb. THAI CHI /QIGONG. ASTORIA. Angela Sidlo or groups of friends, and $5 for individuals, is and understanding that is so desperately needed in the world. org/calendar teaches Tai Chi at Astoria Arts & Movement suggested to cover the cost of tea, lanterns, Each hour of the Chant for Peace is led by a different spiritual tradi- and supplies.Please RSVP to let us know how Center! Mon 10-11, Wed 10 - 11, Thur 5:30 - tion. There are times of seated chanting and times of circumambulat- MUSIC WORKSHOP. July 9. With John Stow- 6:30. QiGong, Tue, 12:10 - 12:50 , Thur 12:10 many are coming. ell. $20, 1 – 3pm at the Bay City Arts Center. - 12:50. Starts in Sept. Call Angela to register ing the monastery. Anyone and everyone are invited to attend for ART & MINDFULNESS. With Amy Selena 503-377-9620 503-338-9921 Reynolds. Once a month , 2nd Saturdays, 1-4 any length of time. There are beds available for napping and a buffet GYOTAKU PRINTMAKING. July 9. With Bruce MEETINGS/MEET-UPS T’AI CHI. The Center for the Contemplative pm. Deepen your connection with your heart, table available for refreshment throughout the event. Koike. Also known as fish rubbing, this form Arts, Manzanita: Wednesday Mornings 10- mind, and spirit, play with creativity, find out GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. ASTORIA/SEA- of art uses the actual fish to create a unique There is no cost for this event, although monetary or food donations 11:30. $30/month. Call 368-6227 for more info. where art and meditation begin. No previous SIDE. Lower Columbia Hosice is currently image. $120, all supplies included. 9am – art or meditation experience is necessary. offering free bereavement and grief support are always greatly appreciated. 1:30pm at Tillamook Bay Community College LEARN SELF DEFENSE. American Kenpo group meetings twice per month: 1st Thurs. Bring a journal and your favorite pen. All other in Tillamook. 503-842 822. Ext. 1310 Karate (Ocean Park, Wa) Private & Semi-Private 2-4pm@ Bob Chisholm Comm.Center, Meeting Lessons (Adults Only, $10.00 Per Lesson. supplies will be provided. Class fee:$30 (Note: SONGWRITING WORKSHOP. July 12 – 14. Rm. 1, 1225 Ave. A, Seaside. 3rd Tues. 4:30- Currently Teaching Wednesdays And Satur- No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 6pm, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Columbia With Catherine Feeny. The Art and the Busi- days). For Free Introductory Lesson Contact Please contact Amy if you have a financial Dance Your Joy at AAMC ness. Students will learn about awakening Center, Chinok Rm, 2021 Exchange St., Astoria. Instructor Jon Belcher At:Phone: 360-665-0860 hardship but want to take a class.) Call Amy creativity, what makes a song powerful, and Qeustions call: 503-338-6230. E-Mail:[email protected] at 503-421-7412 or email amyselena888@ The AAMC is a coopera- the business of songwriting. $75, 9:30am – gmail.com KNITTING CLUB. Weekly on Tuesdays 5:30- tive of passionate pro- 12:30pm at the Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. ZUMBA. Low Impact Fitness for many ages. 6:30. Location: Coffee Girl, Pier 39 Astoria. 360-642-2542 Licensed instruction. Tolovana Community A SILENT MEDITATION • with Lola Sacks. St. Community members of any skill level can fessionals who want to Hall 3779 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, Call Joy: CLAY MASK MAKING. July 15. With Kathleen Catherine’s Center for the Contemplative Arts, meet to knit at Coffee Girl. We teach begin- share the love of dance, 503.738.6560 Ryan. This workshop will include principles Manzanita: Monday Nights 5 - 5:45 Call 368- ners and encourage everyone to bring their fitness & performance own supplies. If knitting isn’t your thing, we of hand- working clay, slab building, how to ZUMBA. Come join the Zumba party at 6227 for more info. 5:30 - 6:30pm: Pilates with welcome other crafts as well. art with you. Located at shape and join clay, mark making tools, and North County Recreation District in Nehalem, Jude MatulichHall LECTIO DIVINA • Meditation with Holy Scrip- where ever your imagination takes you. $35, Oregon. Tue-Thur 6:30 to 7:30pm/Fri 9-10am. LA LECHE LEAGUE OF ASTORIA. 2015 Fall Se- 342 10th St. in Astoria. 7:00-8:15pm: Belly Dance with ture. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, includes 3 lb of clay, glazes and kiln-firing of FAll term thru Dec. Attire: Loose gym clothing, ries Meeting Notice Breastfeeding Information astoriaartsandmovement.com Jessamyn Grace your work. $35, 1 – 3pm at the Hoffman Center non-gripping sneakers, a water bottle & lots of Manzanita: Tuesday Mornings 10-11:30. Call and Support. If you are interested in breast- 8:30 - 9:30pm: Argentine in Manzanita. [email protected] • MONDAY energy! Rosa Erlebach – instructor. Ncrd. 36155 368-6227 for more info. feeding your baby, consider attending a La Tango Practica with JL Gillikin ZENTANGLES: The Basics. July 16. With Deb 9th Street Nehalem, Or 97131(503) 368-4595 Leche League meeting. You will meet other 10:00 -11am: Tai Chi with LABYRINTH WALK • Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Thompson. The Zentangle Method is an easy- [email protected] mothers who have breastfed their babies Angela Sidlo • THURSDAY Franklin St, Astoria, 3-6. Every 1st Sunday. and mothers with babies around the same to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beau- 5:30 - 6:30pm: SloFlow Levels 9:00-10:00am: Zumba with Joy tiful images by drawing structured patterns. age as your own. Group meetings provide an Sigler MEDITATION/PAINTING FOR WOMEN. March 4, opportunity for both new and experienced 1,2,3, with Jude MatulichHall Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful SPIRITUALITY 4:00 - 5:00pm: Slomo with 11, 18. With Mindi Bender. A series of three quiet mothers to connect and share their questions images. $40, includes supplies. 9am – noon at A COURSE IN MIRACLES . The Astoria ACIM 6:30 - 7:15pm: Relax & Re- Kestrel Gates the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. Register at mornings of meditation, reflection and silent paint- and concerns with each other. Babies and study group meets weekly on Tuesdays toddlers are always welcome. Meetings are store Yoga with Jude Matulich 6:00 - 7:30pm: Tri-Dosha Yoga hoffmanblog.org ing. The paintings will be your private response to from3:00-4:00pm at the Masonic Lodge, 1572 held on the Third Thursday of each month Hall with Melissa Henige GREAT NOTION FILMMAKING WORKSHOP. Franklin Ave. Bring your book with you. For the reading and meditation. Neither experience from from 11:00 – 12:30 at 320 South Street, 7:30 - 8:30pm: Tap with Marco informationcall 916-307-9790 or send email to • FRIDAY July 19 – 21. With Scott Ballard, Dicky Dahl, and with meditation nor painting is necessary. All Astoria. Come join us! • November 19 What to Davis Edward P Davee. From concept to shooting, [email protected]. supplies will be furnished. $15/ 3 week session. Expect: The Normal Course of Breastfeeding- 9:30 - 10:40am: Gentle Yoga with Terrie Powers screenwriting, producing, directing, lighting, AUTHENTIC SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS. Register by calling 734-476-6941 December 17 New Beginnings: Baby’s First • TUESDAY cinematography. $75, 10am – 1pm at the Foods. La Leche League Leaders are available 11:30am-12:30pm: Yoga pi- Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in Astoria, OR, 8:45-9:45am: Zumba Fitness Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. 360-642-2542 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Masonic Lodge at to answer breastfeeding questions and lates with Jude MatulichHall concerns. For more information on meet- with Joy Sigler 16th & Franklin. Are you looking for a spiritual VOLUNTEER 6:30-8:30pm: Sacred Wom- ings or questions, please call/text Megan community of like-minded people but don’t 6:15 – 7:15pm: Zumba Fitness en’s Gathering with Melissa CLATSOP COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY is Oien @ 503.440.4942 or Janet Weidman @ BODY WORK•YOGA•FITNESS seem to fit in anywhere? Do you long for the with Joyce Senior Henige(3rd Fri. of ea. month) embarking on county-wide cemeteryidentifi- 503.741-0345 kind of connection where you can explore cation and cataloging project. Cemeteries are 7:30 – 8:30pm: Hip Hop w/ • SATURDAY CLASSICAL BELLY DANCE. Classes held Sun- what feels spiritually real and alive in you? Do TILLAMOOK PILOTS ASSOCIATION. Meets among the mostvaluable of historic resources. Olivia Jones-Hall 6:00-7:00pm: Argentine days 3-4:30 @ Tolovana Community Hall 3778 you want to be able to explore your spiritual 1st Sat ea. month at the Airbase Cafe (Til- They are reminders of our settlementpatterns Tango Fundamentals with s. Hemlock Cannon Beach. Drop in $10. Every- questions, doubts, practices, and deepest lamook Air Museum) at 9am for their regular • WEDNESDAY longings in a space where everyone’s needs and can reveal information about our historic Estelle & Celeste Olivares one welcome. Info call Sarah 971-601-0127. business meeting and to promote general 8:30-9:40am: Gentle Yoga with are respectfully held? Are you tired of being events, ethnicity,religion, lifestyles and geneal- aviation. Interested in learning to fly? Or 6:30-7:30pm: Intermediate YOGA NAMASTE. Level 1&2 90 minutes Yoga “nice,” tired of keeping silent and playing it ogy. The society is seeking volunteers tojoin simply interested in general aviation, come Terrie Powers Argentine Tango Concepts classes. Monday 8a.m., Wednesday 6:30p.m., safe, in order to fit into group norms that members in identifying and visiting cem- to the meeting and meet similar-minded 10:00 - 11:00am: Tai Chi with 7:30-8:30pm: Argentine Tan- Friday 6:30a.m. and 8:30a.m. $16 walk-in. Com- tell you what you should believe? Join in a eteries to catalog theinformation for future folks? The TPA owns a Cessna 172 available for Angela Sidlo go Mini-Practica with Estelle & munity yoga Wednesday 5:15p.m. $12 walk-in. conversation where your uniqueness can be generations. The society would also be grateful members to rent for instruction or forgeneral Celeste Olivares 342 10th street, Astoria. Check website for nurtured and you can feel safe to express your forany information from the public regarding use for licensed pilots who are members of weekend workshops. www.yoganam.com. 530 TPA. tillamookpilots.org. authentic truth. All faiths, including “spiritual old cemeteries and burial sitesthat may not 440 9761. but not religious,” agnostic, and atheist are be commonly known. If you are interested, THE LOWER COLUMBIA CLASSICS CAR BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUP- welcome. For more information contact info@ RIVERSZEN YOGA and Ki-Hara Resistance contact thesociety at www.clatsopcounty- ENCORE. Join us for the ENCORE Lunch Bunch CLUB. Invitation to all who are interested in PORT. La Leche League’s monthly support cgifellowship.org or call 916-307-9790. group meetings provide an opportunity Stretching Studio. Located at 399 31st Str. [email protected] or call 503-325-1963 or the first Tuesday of the month. Questions Collector Cars to attend one of our monthly for both new and experienced mothers Astoria. 503-440-3554. Over 30 classes, for CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER MARY. 503-298-8917. about Lunch Bunch? Call Reta Leithner meetings. The meetings are held at Steve to share their questions or concerns, and Strength, Stamina or Yoga Flow,Levels 1, 2 & 3 Come and experience the Love and Wisdom Jordan’s Shop Building, located at 35232 503-717-2297. ENCORE is a membership orga- to talk with each other about the special offered from early morning to evening, 7 days of Mother Mary through her channel Barbara Weekly Habitat Restoration/Stewardship Work Helligso Lane in rural Astoria - meet on the nization for people age 50 and older who are joys and challenges of parenting. We a week. 1/2price for new students first month Beach. Every Second Sunday, 10:30 to 12:30ish. Parties. 10 am - noon. Meet at Alder Creek 3rd Thursday of each month. If you are inter- interested in life-long learning opportunities. especially encourage expectant and new and locals residents first day free.Free parking In Seaside, Oregon. Call or email for directions: Farm, at the end of Underhill Lane between ested and need the directions to get there, ENCORE is sponsored by Clatsop Community mothers to join us. Healthy babies and and a handicapped ramp is available. http:// 503-717-4302 [email protected]. Nehalem and Manzanita. Dress for the weather College, and offers classes in a variety of sub- you may call Steve Jordan at 503-325-1807 toddlers are always welcome at La Leche riverszen.com orFacebook.com/RiversZen. Suggested donation $15.00. Bring finger food jects, social events, and occasional educational League meetings. Meetings are held on if you feel so inclined. The gathering will in- and Manzanita. Dress for the weather and THE ASTORIA CHESS CLUB. meets Saturday trips. For more information, please refer to our the Third Thursday of each month from SUMMER YOGA @ NCRD. June 20-Sep- clude a healing circle, channeled conversation prepare to get outside with great people on mornings at 11:30 AM at Three Cups Coffee website: www.encorelearn.org or contact Mary House and Thursday evenings at 5:30 PM at 11:00 – 12:30 at 320 South Street, Astoria. tember 10, 2016. All classes 1.5 hours. Mon with Mother Mary, snacks and sharing. beautiful properties doing a variety of habitat La Leche League Leaders are available 5:45pm-Level 1 Yoga.Tues 4:00pm-Yin Flows restoration activities. For more information Kemhus-Fryling, Clatsop Community College the Hotel Elliott’s wine bar. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. For to answer breastfeeding questions and into Restorative. Wed 8:00am-Mid-Life Yoga, COLUMBIA RIVER MEDITATION GROUP. contact Lower Nehalem Community Trust, Community Education Coordinator, 503-338- leading you into your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and Meets Thurs, 6-7:30pm, Towler Hall rm 306 at 2408, or toll free at 1-855-252-8767. more information, contact us at astoriachess- concerns. Megan [email protected] or 503-368-3203, [email protected] beyond! Wed 5:45pm-Restorative Yoga. Thurs CCC. Meditation can reduce stress, increase [email protected] or visit our Facebook page.” Janet [email protected]

July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 26 see what they are dealing with out drinking with friends at they can experience guidance night and being the spiritual from lower vibrational beings teacher by day. This, can not as they are not able to discern only clog the filters but it can who or what they are talking also lower the vibration so the to. This lower vibrational be- practitioner ends up taking on ing is often allowed in when other people’s pain and sorrow. the practitioner doesn’t keep They can become ill themselves their own vibration high from not keeping their own through a disciplined practice. energy field clear. Messages One client told me she Spiritual work is hard and spoke to a healer who said not for the faint of heart. Being Sonja Grace she works with Master Angels. a practitioner is even more She informed me these are difficult as you must first heal mystic healer even higher than the Arch yourself. I wrote the book ‘Be- Angels. She went on to say come an Earth Angel’ to inspire these Master Angels killed the the upcoming spiritual seeker. Living in Service entities that were causing her The most important thing to me THERE is so much information a spiritual calling are they so much pain. I laughed and when I began my journey as a in the spiritual community it is compelled to heal others, or said I have worked with angels healer was honoring my gifts. overwhelming. Discernment is forecast the future. Has the my whole life and I have literally Thirty-four years ago I stopped not always at the top of the list spiritual community glamor- been taken to the other side all drug and alcohol use and when people are frantically try- ized being a healer or mislead and believe me there are no vowed to walk this path and ing to get an answer or healing. individuals promoting they too master angels, nor do angels dedicated myself to the Earth Many practitioners have not yet can be a shaman? This wave of kill anything! This is such a and Source. In a society that uncovered their own wounds spiritual awakening is profound good example of a practitioner breeds addiction to sugar, food, and subsequently become the and should be expressed as a who is working with entities she clothes, material things, alco- wounded healer. There are way of life, a way of being, a believes are angels. Discern- hol, drugs, gaming, internet, spiritual intuitives, psychics and way of holding consciousness ment is tricky in the world of sex and more we can be certain a variety of healers, shamans that allows everyone to live in the unseen. Many do not have it is even more difficult to find and seers. All of these people service—service to the earth the gift of sight that I was born our authentic self and walk a have a different skills and and to “the source.” We all with and struggle to understand spiritual path of dedication to sensitivity, some have train- need like-minded people in our what they are dealing with. I the Divine. I believe if we live ing, some do not. Many have lives and this wave of informa- have cleared and worked on a simple life, with compassion The Lower Columbia Clinic experienced an illness and once tion that is now on the internet some of the top shamans and and forgiveness, dedicated to healed discover heightened must be read and experienced healers in this country and have being in service to the earth Thomas S. Duncan, M.D. • Susan L Skinner, CNM, CFNP been told numerous times they and all living we can find the sensitivity. For some this is a with discernment, just as the 595 18th, Astoria • 503-325-9131 gift and for others it is unre- practitioner you chose to re- have never experienced anyone soul’s purpose and uncover the solved emotional wounds that ceive healing from. who could see and clear the emotional wounds that bind have not been addressed and There are many influences level of energies that I am able us to our karma. Lifetime after the false ego catapults them on earth that are not of this to. lifetime we have pursued one into the wounded healer. This world. These influences often Alcohol and drug use is thing and that is to heal. When brings up a variety of difficult target humans to catch a free common amongst the new age we realize we are not separated issues for client and practitioner. ride similar to parasites. When community. Many of them are from Source we can truly expe- We need to ask the ques- a person is seeking spiritual still riding the fence trying to rience freedom. tion why when someone feels connectivity and not able to remain in both worlds. Going

By Tobi Nason word and wisdom Trying to Stay Sane in a Crazy World HOW OFTEN have you said lately, “That’s Don’t spin your wheels on it. Repeat after We often lack information about the other just crazy?” in regard to politics, breaking me: “That’s crazy.” person or situation. As humans, we like to news, and even the weather? Yes, we live Dissonance. Having a lack of harmony make sense of most everything. We seek an- in the midst of craziness. I firmly believe we between what we are told and what we see swers. It’s more comfortable to “know” why are cycloning into a mass of chaos. If I were with our own eyes. Children of alcoholics things happen. Makes perfect sense. This a science fiction writer, this earth would grow up with dissonance. Seeing the results becomes a problem if we allow someone implode, explode or otherwise self-destruct. of drunken behavior and the adults trying else’s behavior to threaten our specific sense The evolution cycle would start all over... to put a happy or “normal” or denial face of self. If someone treats me like I am ____, only the few remaining living humans would on it all. Never happened. You didn’t see for example, it may contradict what I have be the new dinosaurs..... what you saw. Children of alcoholics learn spent a lifetime validating: I am not ____. Fill Back to craziness. There’s an adage in to doubt their own perceptions. It can be in the blank with whatever it is that defines counseling: if you can truly understand the crazy-making. you. mindset of a pyschopath, you’re in trouble. Understanding craziness is not worth the Life is short. The best one can do is get to Same can be said for craziness. If something effort. know yourself better and more thoroughly does not make sense according to your That may sound odd, coming from a coun- each day. Don’t let the craziness of the world framework, it may not be the best thing to selor. Understanding oneself is the best you and of those in your world create doubt. try to make it fit. How does one fit a square can do. Understanding others and assigning Crazy is crazy. peg into a round hole? You don’t. How does motive and desires and wants to someone Simple. Leave it at that. one make sense of a mother who shoots her else’s behavior is futile. Our filters will try to Tobi Nason is a counselor living the a simple, two daughters? You don’t . I, for one, am fit a square peg - unkind behavior, say, into a non-crazy life in Warrenton (503) 440-0587. prepared to state outright: “That’s crazy.” round hole, “oh, now I understand!” There is no making sense of certain events.

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Skin testing, like that done month I would like to explore this topic reading this article have or currently for environmental allergens, has not been and attempt to weed through some of experience, whether they know it or not. shown to be as effective for determining the confusion. Food, like many other The reaction in the body is not due to a food intolerance or sensitivity but may be things in life, is not something to take for missing enzyme or a true allergic reac- useful in determining those immediate granted, so let’s explore how response reactions. your body and food may or may Think you may have one of these Tobi Nason not be getting along. conditions but aren’t sure? The Counseling and Mediation Services A true food allergy is a easiest way to start this journey is In Astoria process of the immune system. to keep a food/symptom diary for Specializing in Life Changes When broken down food 2-4 weeks and see if you can make call 503-440-0587 particles of an offending food some connections. Another option M.A in Counseling enters the blood, the immune would be to do an elimination diet system mediates a response to and remove the offensive foods that food. Some responses are listed above, likely the best but immediate like those common most difficult method of testing. I to peanuts, shellfish or even often find that people are aware strawberries. These may cause of their offensive foods, and that a variety of symptoms from they are usually the foods they eat hives, to wheezing, to anaphy- and crave the most…darn it. Once Tracy Erfling n.d. lactic shock. A true immediate you’ve pinpointed one or a few response allergy will usually foods eliminate them for 4-6 weeks naturopathic physician tion; it is more of a hypersensitivity to appear in childhood after one to few and see if your suspicions are true. It is of food(s) that are consumed on a regular exposures to said food. There are other course important to address the cause of basis. The offending food is eaten and types of immune reactions which are not these reactions which is commonly found maybe that day, or possibly a few days primary care using so severe or life threatening, however, in the gut. People may have ‘leaky gut later headaches, runny nose, itchy ears, that are still mediated by the immune syndrome’ which creates an inappropriate natural therapeutics palpitations, gas, itchy skin (to name a system but have more of a delayed reac- absorption of food particles…they are few) begin. With this condition some find tion. These can arise same day or days either not properly broken down due to they must eliminate the food completely, Call for an appointment! 503.440.6927 later depending on the strength of the poor gut function or there is inflammation others may consume the food but on a 2935 Marine Dr. • Astoria exposure and immune reaction. These leading to a higher immune alert status, well monitored schedule to avoid symp- email:email: [email protected] [email protected] can be symptoms like headaches, body or all of the above. Regardless working toms. A list of the most common foods, aches, digestive complaints or skin rashes with nutrients to repair the gut along with which provoke delayed allergic reactions (although many other symptoms are pos- elimination can be an important healing or sensitivities are: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, sible). intervention and speed up the process. Gluten, Nuts, Fish/Shellfish, Citrus Fruits, Many foods from the allergic list could Food allergies can often be a long Soy, and Corn. also be on the food intolerance list. Food and confusing journey, so be patient and There is testing available to help guide intolerance is a deficiency in the process- persistent. Remember to take time to one through the often-confusing maze of es and/or enzymes necessary to digest really seek out the cause and rest assured food allergies. To test for a true allergy that there are methods to help heal your and assimilate certain foods. Aside from immune globulins can be detected in the troubled tummy so that...the less you toot beans, beans, which is a combination blood; the same may be true for food in- the better you feel, so you can eat beans of intolerance and phytates; the classic tolerance. Food sensitivities may also be with every meal. example is lactose intolerance. With detected through a blood test using the lactose intolerance there is an absence or more delayed reaction immune globulins. DO something you love, BE with deficiency of the lactase enzyme neces- Another option for those unable to get someone you love, EAT your vegetables, sary to digest the lactose sugars found in a blood draw is the VEGA test. This test DRINK clean water, BREATHE deeply diary products. With intolerance, symp- measures a person’s inherent electric cur- and MOVE your body EVERYDAY!! Cooking Classes at the North Coast Food Web July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 28 Astoria - Real Estate CHEWCHEW ON ON THIS! THIS! Your Locally Owned Real Estate Office by Merianne Myers DON’T PANIC for all Your Real Estate Needs! 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www.sojournmaui.com Cannon Beach Farmer’s Market. Tuesdays, Through September Saturday Market at the Port. Saturdays, 10am – 4pm. Located along the waterfront in Ilwaco, WA. portofilwaco.com/events/ 808-468-2416 27, 2 – 5pm. Located in the Midtown area of Cannon Beach. SNAP, Proprietors Lila & James Visa, and Mastercard accepted. cannonbeachmarket.org/Home. saturday-market/ html Astoria Sunday Market. Sundays, through October 16, 10am – 3pm. On 12th St in downtown Astoria. Some vendors may take debit/credit cards. astoriasundaymarket.com/ ASOC Presents the 32nd Annual Markets with Produce, Food, Art, Crafts and more Manzanita Farmer’s Market. Fridays, June 12 – September 16, ShanghaiedShanghaied inin AstoriaAstoria 5 – 8pm, 5 – 7pm after September 2nd. At 5th Street and Laneda in Cowlitz Community Farmers Market. Tuesdays and Saturdays, Manzanita. SNAP accepted. manzanitafarmersmarket.com/ through October, 9am – 2pm. At 900 7th Ave in Longview, WA. cowlitzfarmersmarkets.com/ Tillamook Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, through September 24, 9am – 2pm. At Laurel & 2nd St in Tillamook. SNAP and debit cards Clatskanie Farmers Market. Saturdays, through September, 10am are accepted. tillamookfarmersmarket.com/ – 2pm in Copes Park, Clatskanie. Vendors sell fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, honey, arts/crafts. Food carts and live music. FDNP Pacific City Farmers Market. Sundays until September 25. 10am and SNAP accepted. – 2pm in the South Tillamook Library parking lot in Pacific City. facebook.com/PacificCityFarmersMarket Grays Harbor Farmer’s Market and Craft Fair. Neskowin Farmers Market. Saturdays, through September, 9am Open all year, Monday - Thursday 9am – 5:30pm, – 1pm. At the Neskowin Beach Wayside. facebook.com/Neskowin- Friday 9am – 6pm, FarmersMarket Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm. At Lincoln City Farmers and Crafters Year Round Market. Sundays, 1958 Riverside Avenue in year round, 9am – 3pm. Located at the Cultural Center in Lincoln Hoquiam, WA. ghpublic- City. The market accepts debit and SNAP cards. Outdoors May – July 7 - Sept 10 market.com/ mid-October, indoors October –April. lincolncityfarmersmarket. org/index.html Every Thur - Sat 7pm ASOC Playhouse South Bend Weekend (box ofc 6pm, door 6:30pm) 129 West Bond Street in Uniontown Astoria Market on the Dock. Gleneden Harvest Market. Thursdays 1 – 6pm through Septem- Sun Mats: 7/24th, tickets online @ Saturdays 10am – 4pm, ber 15. 6675 Gleneden Beach Loop, Gleneden Beach. 8/14 & 8/28 - 2pm astorstreetoprycompany.com (box ofc 1pm, door 1:30pm) ticket info call Sundays, 11am- 4pm Newport Farmers Market. Saturdays, outdoors through October, ASOC Box Offce: 503-325-6104 until Labor Day. Live 9am – 1pm at Lee St and Hwy 101. Indoors November – April 10am Music, food, and more. – 2pm at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on 3rd St in Tickets $21 to $17, reservations suggested online, also avail. at the door Ray Spurrell Walkway in one hour before show. Call about Group and Family Rates. 503.325.6104 Newport. The market accepts debit and SNAP cards, and WIC and South Bend. facebook. Senior Nutrition coupons. newportfarmersmarket.org/home.html The 32st Season of “SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA” sponsored by local com/SundayMarketOn- radio station the “The Bridge” 94.9 FM Where Music is First!” opens TheDock Tickets on sale NOW! www.astorstreetoprycompany.com July 16 hipfishmonthly.com 30 Casual Dining Great River Happy Holidays! MARKET SEASON Views B i s t r o

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