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towering 200 feet above “ODF lands need to be an insurance policy to Treesthe forest floor. Ferns as maintain the natural systems we depend on to high as a grown human’s chest. Air thick promote salmon habitat in our rivers and in order with the calls of nesting seabirds. to continue to grow trees and have functioning forest ecosystems,” he says. This is the forest primeval, and yet another Instead, ODF is moving toward a “land-allo- chunk of it may soon be up for sale. THE NORTHWEST’S cation approach,” to future forest management, The Oregon Department of Forestry has an- ORIGINAL SURF SHOP which would earmark 70 percent of forestlands as nounced that it’s considering marking 250 acres production zones while preserving the remaining of Clatsop State Forest located near the Nehalem • Oregon’s Largest Selection of 30 percent for conservation. Surfboards & Wetsuits River for timber production, a move that has The approach has been floated as a way to miti- • Quality Apparel, Footwear & Eyewear many conservations worried. gate dropping timber prices and dwindling net The sale comes at a watershed moment for • Kite, Kayak, Skim, Skate & SUP proceeds, which have weakened the State Forests the Clatsop and Tillamook State Forests as ODF • Rentals, Lessons, Repairs & More! Division’s funding stream. scrambles to squeeze more timber revenue from The North Coast State Forest Coalition and oth- the forests it manages. SEASIDE 60 N Roosevelt Dr (Hwy 101) er conservationists have spent the better part of a 503-738-7888 It’s a shifting approach to forest management year trying to convince ODF to rethink its nascent that greatly concerns Trygve Steen, a committed CANNON BEACH 171 Sunset Blvd management revamp, which they say seriously conservationist who has taught forest ecology at 503-436-9726 threatens the future of Oregon’s forests. Portland State University for the past 40 years. Cleanlinesurf.com

Above: NCSFC Coordinator Chris Smith measures old growth. Photo by Trygve Steen cont. pg. 11 3 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com FRAMED Test Drive CALL our new TO FRAMED Minnesota ARTISTS Fat Bike ART The 10th Annual 2016 Au Naturel 11th and Marine Drive in Astoria Exhibition at Clatsop Community College 503.325.2961 • OPEN DAILY • www.bikesandbeyond.com Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Ore- For a prospectus, send gon, announces the 2016 International Juried Exhibi- a SASE to Au tion, Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st Century, and Naturel Inter- invites entries. This special tenth anniversary show national Juried Exhibition c/o will be held in honor and memory of Royal Nebeker, Kristin Shauck, internationally renowned artist and beloved instructor Clatsop Com- Professional Real Estate Services who taught at CCC for over 30 years and who served munity College, 1651 Lexington • Local Knowledge as the first juror for the competition. Avenue, Astoria, • National Exposure The Au Naturel competition is open to all artists working in OR 97103 or any two dimensional drawing, painting, or printmaking medium download it • Attention to You with a focus on the nude human figure as subject matter in any from the Au Royal Nebeker, Vertical Dyptich, Oil form from representational to abstract, and in which the handmade Naturel website On Canvas 30” x 50.5” 2001 503-468-0915 mark is employed as the primary means of image-making. Entrants [2]. must be 18 years or older, and submitted artwork must have been Serving as juror for the 2016 exhibit is Lisa Harris, the Director www.PacificProHomes.com executed in the last three years and available for the duration of and Owner of Lisa Harris Gallery in Seattle. The gallery, which 207 12th St., Astoria, Oregon the exhibit. Due to the special focus of the exhibit, any artwork represents thirty Northwest and West Coast contemporary artists reproduced by including Royal Nebeker, has been presenting rotating exhibitions photomechanical for the past 31 years. Harris is a founding member of the Seattle Art Dealers Association and a member of Art Table, the national Lisa Harris, owner organization of women in the visual arts. ZIP LINE TOURS and director of Harris received a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with Highest Lisa Harris Gallery Honors from Williams College in 1975 and studied at the University in Seattle, is the of Paris (Sorbonne) from 1973 to 1974. She earned an M.B.A. in Arts Management from the University of California at Los Angeles juror for Clatsop (now the Anderson School at UCLA), and during that time did an Community internship at the Oakland Museum where she focused on strategic College’s 2016 planning. From 1979 to 1980 she was Assistant to the President International Jur- of Cornish Institute (now Cornish College of the Arts) for which she ied Exhibition Au curated an historic American-Soviet exhibition. Faculty at Cornish Naturel: The Nude and a similar art institute in Vladivostok (then a “closed” city) ENJOY A provided work for joint exhibitions that took place in Nakhodka in the 21st Century. TOUR OF 8 and Seattle. Before founding her own gallery in 1984, Harris served as ZIP LINES IN Director of Pioneer Square Gallery where she collaborated with A BEAUTIFUL other galleries to firmly establish Seattle’s First Thursdays. She has SETTING! processes (including giclée prints) will not served as a juror for such organizations as Gage Academy, Women be accepted. Visit the exhibit website [2] to view artwork from Painters of Washington, Edmonds Art Festival, Eastside Fine Art previous Au Naturel exhibitions and for further information about Association, and Artist Trust (The Artist Innovator Award). Last the show. year, Harris Applications are now being accepted online using the CaFÉ™ co-curated website [3]. Applications must be received on CaFÉ™ by Midnight the exhibition, (11:59:59 pm) Mountain Time, Friday, November 7, 2015. There John Cole: is no additional fee to use the CaFÉ™ online application system. A Historical Enter and register a username and password. Navigate to Apply Perspective, at to Calls, and search the list for Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st the Museum Century. The site also provides detailed instructions for use. There of Northwest is a $40 fee for the submission of up to three images, and $5 for Art. For more each additional image submitted. information, OPEN YEAR Over a Mile of Zipping! 2016 exhibit awards will include $1,000 in cash prizes and up contact Kristin ROUND! to $2,000 in purchase awards. A select number of Visiting Artist Shauck [4], Reservations Required Workshop awards will also be granted. Additionally, one artist will 503-338-2472. be chosen to be featured in a solo show for the following exhibi- 92111 High Life Road www.highlife-adventures.com tion season (2016-2017) at the Clatsop Community College Art 503-861-9875 Center Gallery. The 2016 Au Naturel exhibit will open on Thursday, Warrenton, OR 97146 January 21, 2016 and continues through March 10, 2016. ”Nude Reclining on Kimono, Oil on Canvas40” x 60”

Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 4 City of Warrenton Oregon LNG Hearings Scheduled in Early September! Inside the Month: At long last, the City of To learn more about the Warrenton land use hearing, attend the regu- Warrenton has scheduled a larly scheduled Columbia Pacific Common Sense meeting on Thursday, Cover Story: pg 12-14 hearing to evaluate whether August 20 at Three Cups Coffee in Astoria (279 West Marine Drive). Urell/Kline Oregon LNG’s proposal Beginning at 6:30, the discussion will focus on turnout and testimony for would comply with the City’s the Warrenton hearing. ROOTS OF LIFE - pg 8 local land use laws. This is Women Gather - Hofseth a critical opportunity for you Columbia Pacific Common Sense Go Baby Go - Goldberg pg 9 to tell Warrenton’s Hearings monthly meeting Officer why Oregon LNG Columbia River Keeper’s Dan Serres will help folks to prepare for public WORD & Image poses an unacceptable threat testimony to the city of Warrenton on the proposed LNG terminal. Hightower - pg10 to Warrenton residents, busi- Thursday, August 20 nesses, and visitors as well as 6 pm social & potluck snacks Christos Paints - pg 19 the Columbia River Estuary. 6:30 meeting Grow your own weed outdoors In your testimony, Columbia 3 Cups Coffee House, 279 West Marine Drive Marsh - pg 25 River Keeper (CRK) encourages you to address how the Inferno Lounge Fun Oregon LNG proposal would Nist - pg30 impact you as well as the public safety, air quality, local economy, and water resources in Warrenton. Day by Day Calendar Oregon LNG’s application pg 17, 21-23 is in review; CRK will provide more information about this hearing as it CULTURAL EVENTS SECTION approaches. For now, please mark your calendar and plan to attend the hearing in Warrenton. You do not have to be from Warrenton to attend pg 17 - 23 and testify. People from Astoria, the Willamette Valley, the Coast Range, and Washington are welcome to join and make the case against Oregon LNG!

City of Warrenton Oregon LNG Land Use Application Hearing COLUMNS Wednesday, September 2, 5pm. (The hearing may be continued to September 3rd if necessary.) Steve Berk . . . 6 Warrenton Community Center. 170 SW 3rd Street, Warrenton. THEATER . . . 18 Salem NO LNG Rally May 2015 ART HAPPENS . . . 19 WORD/Literary EVents . . . 20 Buddy Walk® at the Beach Zoning Fate of Josie Peper Building and PAC FLASHCUTS ...... Kanekuni 24 Before Astoria City Council on September 8 Bike Madame . . . Hammitt-McDonald . . 25 Registration/Contest Opens FREE WILL ASTROLOGY . . . Brezny 25 Serving Tillamook and Clatsop Counties In a letter to the city dated June 22, Clatsop Community College Vice President JoAnn Zahn stated that the Josie Peper building, located at 1642 Franklin Avenue in Network Community Listings . . . 26 While most of us were excited when we approached high Astoria, adjacent to the college’s Performing Arts Center (PAC), was designated as Sonja Grace MESSAGES . . . 27 school graduation and looked toward the future as full of pos- surplus property by the college board in July 2014, and was listed for sale soon after Bodies in Balance. . . . . Erfling ND 28 sibility, young people with disabilities “age out of the system” that. The letter goes on to state that the college has accepted a buyer offer for pur- Word & Wisdom . . . Nason 27 and suddenly find themselves without the support, program- chase (on June 6) with the sale contingent on commercial zoning. The college applied FOODGROOVE NEWS . . .30 ming, and services they received during their school years. for the zoning change for both the PAC and the Josie Peper building, and the parking CHEW ON THIS . . . Myers 29 This year’s Buddy Walk at the Beach, one of over 250 lot in between, and on July 28, the Astoria Planning Commission voted 4-1 to allow nation-wide, is looking to raise $30k to support Sammy’s the zone change from R-3 (Residential) to C-3 (Commercial). HIPFiSHmonthly is located at 1017 Marine Dr in Astoria. By Appt. Place, on Oregon‘s beautiful north coast, to establish a much Several neighbors are concerned, as the potential buyers of the Josie Peper Build- ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - 503.338.4878 needed living and working community for adults with special ing are purported to be turning it into a vacation rental. This issue comes up before the Astoria City Council on Tuesday, September 8 (the day after Labor Day), and all Send general email correspondance: hipfish@charter. needs. The walk will promote awareness about developmental disabilities and the vision Sammy’s Place has for those with Astorians who are concerned about the highest and best use for the Josie Peper net. HIPFiSH is produced on the web at: Building and the PAC are urged to attend this meeting. Are vacation rentals the future special needs. If you cannot make the Buddy Walk at the www.hipfishmonthly.com of Astoria when there is a lack of rental housing for locals who wish to live and work Beach, folks are encouraged to enter the contest by becom- here? 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Imagine an inclusive environment, with rural acreage, On Sunday, August 16, North Coast Wa- Calendar/Production gardens and paths, a main lodge with independent living tershed will be whoopin’ it up on the dock on cabins, and opportunities to work, learn, and grow throughout 7th street in Astoria, right across from the new Assistance/StaffWriter: Cathy NIst adulthood. We plan to offer this to those who come to live office location at 42 7th St. with Buoy Beer, and work at Sammy’s Place with an emphasis on living close Magic Web Worker: pizza and fun. It’s a chance to celebrate volun- to Nature. We need your help to make this vision a reality. teerism, accomplishments and the new loca- Bob Goldberg Become a Sammy’s Place Fundrasier through this Buddy Walk, tion. Its also an opportunity for folks to learn KALA VISUAL ARTS CURATOR: The prizes for Fundraisers are awesome! www.sammysplace. about what they do. 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5 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com by Stephen Berk The Inadequacy of Binary Thinking Astoria Artwalk omputers, now the chief vehicle for state like Russia acts to protect the security course, the average American read mass 5-8pm • November 8 Chuman observation and interaction with of its borders from US militarism, the US media, rather than the writings of these the world, are based on a binary numerical policy elite condemns Russia’s action as more nuanced thinkers, and so happily “Gathering” featuring works by system. They consist of multitudinous tiny wrong and aggressive. The reason: the US supported a war that first saw American Gail Wahlstrom and Jill Merrill on/off switches encoded on silicon chips. has worldwide security interests, which our imperial projection abroad. And our navigation of the cyber world actu- “exceptionalism” makes always benign the The “good war,” World War Two, the Art Cards, Artisan Crafts, ally consists of turning on some and turning interests of all humanity. So Russia’s oppo- fight against Hitler, became the template off other switches. Here I use the binary sition to American militarism (NATO bases, for all subsequent binary thinking in Gallery & Working Studio “thinking” of computers as a metaphor right wing coups) on its own borders must American foreign policy. We forget that 1133 Commercial St. Astoria, OR 97103 for a kind of dysfunctional logic that has be wrong and bad. European war recurred in 1939 chiefly 503.468.0308 pervaded humanity since long before com- Many Americans of my now senior because a binary thinking Woodrow Wilson puters existed. That is either/or thinking, generation grew up watching Westerns entered a stalemated Great War in 1918 as Franciscan ethicist, Richard Rohr, calls “to save the world for democracy.” it. The common thread that runs The notion that German militarism through Rohr’s writings on spiritual- was a graver threat to the world than ity is that either/or is inadequate, British imperialism is highly question- because it is oversimplified and the able. Germany, like England, was source of most of the conflict in a constitutional monarchy with a the world, from marital and familial strong legislature, and it had a more strife to world wars. Many people advanced welfare state including have little tolerance for moral ambi- national health insurance. Had Wilson guity. If I am right, then you must not gone crusading, the war would be wrong if I disagree with you. If have ended in negotiated settlement. I admit that I am wrong, then you And Germany would not have been must be right. And that would be traumatized by a crippling, humiliat- intolerable for me. But maybe, ing victor’s peace, tilling the ground as Rohr says, it isn’t either/or, but for the rise of Nazism. both/and. We are both partly right Since the end of World War Two, and wrong. Now smoke rises from whenever the US wants to indulge its the computer tower, since both my binary mindset in drumming up sup- opponent and I being partly right doesn’t on television. The good guys wore white port for its latest profitable war, the devil fit the binary program. hats and were clean shaven. The bad guys figure of Hitler is raised. Thus Iraqi dictator, Official American ideology, particularly wore black hats and often had mustaches. Saddam Hussein, was compared with Astoria Real Estate the doctrine of “exceptionalism,” that the The good guys were smiling and kind, Hitler when the US wanted to control Iraqi Your Locally Owned Real Estate Office for all Your Real Estate needs! USA is uniquely endowed to dictate to the the bad guys scowling and mean. Media oil. 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Non-binary foreign Peter and Janet Weidman the binary illusion that is at the base of the that used a good guys/bad guys lens to policy realists, like Henry Kissinger or the Owner-Brokers prevalent neocon world view that underlies coax the US into war with Spain in 1896. late Hans Morgenthau, have seen world so much of our foreign policy. It leads to The anti-imperialists of that time – complex powers as self-interested entities and world 336 Industry Street our demonizing other large, powerful states thinkers like Mark Twain, William Dean politics fraught with moral ambiguity. They Astoria, OR 97103 that might also seek key roles in world poli- Howells, and William James – who dealt eschew American exceptionalism and cru- tics. 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WWJ in Detroit Michigan was the second annual Conference on Extraordi- tion is requested by Monday, Septem- first radio station in the world to broadcast reg- nary Living addressing the interests and ber 7 by calling 503-894-0187 or email ularly scheduled programs starting on August challenges of adults in our community. [email protected]. 20, 1920. It is not an official national holiday This one-day conference will take place People wanting more information but everyone is encouraged to participate and in Columbia Hall on the CCC main cam- about the conference can contact appreciate the importance of radio. pus, 1651 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, Robert McClelland at 503-894-0187 or The invention of the radio dates back to the on Saturday September 12, 2014 from [email protected]. Clatsop late 1800’s. One person cannot be credited with 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The conference Community College is an affirmative ac- So, please join KMUN (14th and Exchange) on August registration tables will be open from tion, equal opportunity institution. ADA this innovation. To make the radio a reality, it required a 20, from 11am to 3pm for a dose of radio and a tall glass number of different inventions and discoveries includ- 8:30 to 9:30 am. accessible. of lemonade. “What could be better on a summer day ing both transmission and reception methods as well as The conference includes a healthy than your favorite radio programs and an ice cold glass of complimentary lunch prepared by the technology. lemonade,” states Susan Boac, Development Director at Astoria Coffee House. A suggested But wait, there’s more, Radio Day is not the only Coast Community Radio. donation for the conference is $10 at national celebration of the day! August 20 is also National the door. Lemonade Day and you know here at Coast Community -----Coast Community Radio broadcasts along the The Conference on Extraordinary Radio we strive to bring two good things together and Oregon and Southwest Washington coast. Listen at Living is designed to show people how create a great thing. KMUN 91.9 Astoria, KTCB 89.5 Tillamook, KCPB 90.9fm to live life to the fullest. An inspiring keynote address is being planned. In addition, 13 informative breakout sessions will be offered on such things as travel tips and information, nutrition for a healthy life, genealogy, hiking and walking along the national park trails, ParadiseAn Invitation to Astoria’s Found Trail Systems transitioning to retirement, alterna- By Martin Buell being surrounded natural areas. I am focusing on I loveby nature. For Astoria’s extensive system of trails. 400 Oregon businesses call for clean energy much of my 60 years I have spent None are very long as trails go, some and climate protection my free time exploring natural areas. a couple of blocks long, and they are When I returned to Oregon 10 spread throughout the city. The trails List of Climate Declaration signatories years ago I planned to explore this add a spice to an already unique grows by nearly six-times in one year magnificent region of the globe. One town. They offer short cuts, exercise, problem, I no longer drive and so it recreation, and a chance for a nature has been a challenge to get out and break close to home. There is a stress The business-first mission to grow and brightest minds designing green enjoy what literally surrounds the city buster just outside my door and up Oregon’s economy and make our state buildings, developing smart urban plan- I live in, Astoria. the street. a leader in tackling climate change has ning, advancing clean fuels, practicing experienced explosive growth in only sustainable agriculture and so much What to do? Last year I found I have just begun to explore in my one year. Business leadership, using in- more. Many of these are exportable myself working with a group of neighborhood and have discovered a novation and investment, can tackle the goods and services that give our region people working toward the goal of a real paradise in the woodlands of our biggest challenges our country faces. an economic advantage – and set the regional hiking trail organization. We town. We all know the River Walk and Since the original release of the standard for social responsibility.” were able to secure a grant from the what a treat it is. I realize that the city Oregon Business Climate Declara- Business leaders from the signatory National Parks Service and now have doesn’t have the funds to maintain tion – signed by 70 companies last July companies encourage other businesses the assistance of Alexandra Stone all of these areas and I am willing including Nike, Waste Management, to join them and sign the Oregon Busi- and others in the National Parks ser- to adopt at least one area near my the Portland Trailblazers, eBay, Moda ness Climate Declaration by going to: vice - an organization has formed and home and leave it free of litter, Eng- Health and more – 330 new businesses climatedeclaration.us/oregon is becoming a reality - The North- lish Ivy, blackberries, and keep the from Astoria to Hood River, Coos Bay The Oregon Business Climate west Coast Trail Coalition (NCTC). It paths clear. to Bend and Portland to Ashland have Declaration is a project of Northwest encompasses the NW Coast/Lower Who knows, working locally and signed. Companies in 61 Oregon cities Businesses for Climate Action with Columbia Pacific Region and is inclu- with NCTC, I can help preserve and and towns are represented in the new Oregon Environmental Council and sive of the areas from Tillamook to enhance a bit of nature near my list. Fort George Brewery, Buoy Climate Solutions. It is a companion the Long Beach Peninsula. Now local home and feel good giving back to Beer Company and Northwest to the Climate Declaration launched in hiking, kayaking, biking, horseback the community, nature and my soul. Wild Products are among 9 busi- 2013 by Ceres, a nonprofit sustainability riding, and other non-motorized I look forward to working with you nesses on the north coast. advocacy organization, and its business activities can network . This has the on a trail. Interested trail enthusiasts “We have an opportunity to build network, Business for Innovative Climate potential to mobilize small local please send a message to hipfish@ Oregon’s competitive advantage by & Energy Policy (BICEP). The Climate leading in clean technologies and saving Declaration has more than 1,500 signa- groups to be involved in the larger charter.net regarding FANA, Friends through efficiency,” said Robert Gootee, tories nationwide. picture of our region. of Astoria’s Natural Areas/Paradise president and CEO of Moda Health. I realized that I could be involved Found. “We already have some of the best locally by working with Astoria’s

7 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com ROOTS OF LIFE By Erin Hofseth A Women’s Gathering this October

round the world, to say, “We are planning on having Aand throughout time, a little fire on a beach by the river in This Way Out marks almost 27 years on the air! women have gathered togeth- order to purge all these limitations er. They gather through work, and start anew. It’s a rejuvenating child-bearing and child-rear- process.” ing, cooking, hunting, eating, Mengedoht and Casolary encour- drinking, laughing and telling age women of all ages, from all walks stories. In our fast-paced, in- of life, to attend this retreat. They dividualistic, achievement-cen- have been advertising locally as well tered culture, it seems women as up and down the coast, around have lost this connection that Portland, and in Seattle. “One of has held communities and our goals is to bring people to the families together for centuries. Facilitator Lauren Mengedoht Oregon Coast,” says Mengedoht. Stories are rarely told, dreams The entire event will be taking place rarely shared; life rarely lived at the beautiful and historic Pier in communion with each other here on the Oregon Coast. She has almost 39. The “Fisherman’s Suites” on the It is for this reason that local psychothera- a decade of experience working in hospi- pier have already been reserved, and are pist and Doula, Lauren Mengedoht, and tals and community-based mental health included in the retreat cost of $475. Also in- Seattle-based Doula, and “Desire-Mapping” programs. Her passions have directed her cluded in this price are: wholesome, organic specialist, Janette Casolary, have meals on Saturday and Sunday morn- put together the Roots of Life Well- Breathe. Quiet down and listen. Listen to your ing, as well as Saturday afternoon, Women Retreat, taking place on parking, Astoria trolley rides, journals, the Columbia River, at Pier 39, in intuition, your dreams and your desires. Sink into guided meditation, Yoga - hosted by The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents Astoria on the weekend of October your body. Rediscover what fuels your ambitions, Lotus Yoga Studio, workshops, talking 9th-11th. soothes your soul and aides you to meet your circles and breakout sessions, mind- It Could Be Mengedoht was inspired to goals. Let go of what limits you. Dive head first fulness education, and a few special Any One Of Us create this event after her friend into what you love. Create sisterhood and lasting surprises! and contemporary, Casolary suc- Sponsorship opportunities are cessfully orchestrated a similar connections. Free you spirit and follow your soul. available for local business, and inter- event in Hawaii. “I was interested Reflect. Journal. Enjoy foreside conversations. ested parties can contact Mengedoht in offering something here on the Celebrate. Join us. directly. Malama Day Spa and Lotus coast that focused on women, and -excerpt from Roots of Life event website. Yoga Studio are two current sponsors connecting women to other wom- of the event. Sponsors will receive By en,” says Mengedoht. Through advertising, as well as the opportunity Alan Ayckbourn workshops, break-out sessions, rituals, towards supporting women at all stages in to help women who could not otherwise storytelling, sharing, yoga, mindfulness-ed- life, and she believes that women con- afford to attend the retreat through scholar- Book + Lyrics by ucation, journaling, art-therapy, and creative necting with each other is a vital aspect of ship money. The registration deadline for howard ashman growth, self-discovery, and renewal. This is A British caper where expression, Mengedoht and Casolary hope the October retreat is September 28th, but Music by to create an environment in which women the cornerstone of her event, Roots of Life. Mengedoht encourages women to register you pick the ending. howard ashman “become more intentional and mindful of “The idea really is about sisterhood, and by September 15th as costs jump $100 after SHOWS RUN IN REPERTORY what they’re doing in their daily lives.” sharing. It’s also about working through the 15th. Registration can be completed As a licensed clinical social worker, and your own personal story; identifying who by calling 503-468-8646, or email: info@in- June 12 - September 6, 2015 owner of Inner Wellness Therapy, located at you really are, and feeling secure in that,” nerwellnesstherapy.com. More information All performances begin at 7:30pm Suite 203 on Pier 39, Mengedoht makes a Mengedoht explains. 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Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 8 Go Baby Go by bob goldberg A program to get kids mobile comes to Clatsop County

Explaining her job, she tells me, “I help children acquire developmental milestones in the areas of gross (big muscles) and fine motor (little muscles like the fingers and hands) skills as well as helping them with dressing and feeding skills. A lot of the children have sensory issues: bodies that run too fast or too slow or have sensitivities to touch, sound or movement. I work closely with families: parents, caregivers and siblings. When the children are very young, 2 1/2 and below, I see them at their homes, and as they get older they are seen in toddler groups until they reach the ripe age of three, at which time they are serviced in one of two of our Early Childhood Special Education classrooms or in a community preschool setting such as Head Start or Cannon Beach Children’s Center.” This past May, Barlow attended a workshop in Portland. The room was filled with occupational and physical therapists and the discussion was around mobility issues. One of the participants mentioned the “Go Baby Go” program (http://health.oregon- state.edu/gobabygo) out of Oregon State University (OSU). It so happens that the main office of the ESD in Hillsboro was hosting Camden Knapp, a workshop on modifying motorized cars for trials at the various 13 months, county offices, and so Barlow hit the road again and met Sam in a modified Logan, associate professor in the College of Public Health and “McQueen” Human Sciences at OSU, who was presenting an overview of GoBabyGo car the Go Baby Go program, which supplies six-volt ride-on cars to The Knapp family pose outside Barlow’s children who have yet to acquire independent mobility. They are with GoBabyGo car and adapted by replacing the steering mechanism with a switch that Cindy Barlow in her office. office. (He’s is easily depressed and the cars are equipped with seat belts, roll looking forward bars, back rests and toggle switches on the back that only adults to getting his can access. The program is targeted to children eight months and which quickly approved them. Norm Stutznegger of Pacific Coast very own car on above and provides not only independent mobility but inde- Medical in Astoria also agreed to donate three cars (and his trusty September 4!) pendence and increased socialization as well. Barlow explained technician, Bryce, to help adapt the cars). that there are no electric wheelchairs on the market to fit this So, on September 4 at 9:00AM at the Clatsop Service Center population and “even if there were, the cost would be thousands at 3184 Marine Drive (next to Safeway) in Astoria, seven really of dollars: often times prohibitive. These cars are adapted for an cool ride-on cars will be adapted, with six to go home at the end indy Barlow is an occupational therapist who works for average of $200, including adjusting for a child’s specific postures of the day with families, and one larger model for trial until there Cthe Northwest Regional Educational Service District (ESD) at and needs (for example, some children may lack trunk support is a need to distribute it. At least two folks will be needed to work the Clatsop Service Center in Astoria, which services all of Clatsop and need special chest straps).” on each car to make the modifications, and it takes a minimum of County. She’s worked in many settings including psychiatric After attending the workshop, Barlow was inspired. She ex- four hours to make the adjustments. If anyone would like to help, hospitals, out-patient clinics, schools, nursing homes, and acute amined her caseload and came up with six children who she felt it’s an opportunity to participate in a fun and unique project. Give setting hospital stints. But her favorite setting is working with Early were good candidates for the cars. Four grants were written to Barlow a call at 503-338-3364 for more details. Intervention (birth to 3 years old) and Early Childhood Special the Wheel to Walk Foundation (http://www.wheeltowalk.com/), a (For more information on the amazing array of services that the Education (3-5 years of age). Her office is more like a playroom, non-profit organization that helps children with disabilities obtain regional ESD supplies, see their website at http://www.nwresd. with all kinds of toys (aids) to help kids function better, or just play. medical equipment or services that are not provided by insurance, k12.or.us/.)

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9 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com WORD & Image Project Town Hall on Herbicides and at The Hoffman Center Aug 29 Drinking Water Informed By Kathie Hightower In response to growing con- vironmental Studies Leadership selected artists and writers “It might be good to see the original,” Mannan cerns about herbicides getting in Program. the drinking water, a panel dis- “This Is Our Watershed,” pro- Fifteenare immersed in a unique wrote Wildauer in an email, “but I don’t think I Forest For The Trees cussion and a showing of 2 films duced by coastal resident, Kate creative experience this summer at the coast, try- want to hear the background, at least not right shot in Oregon was presented Taylor, is a film about the experi- ing to see through each other’s eyes in their own away. I want to let my unconscious mind work a at HIPFISHmonthly presentation ences of residents of the city creative process. bit first.” space; KALA, on August 12. of Rockaway Beach. Residents They are taking part in a new program at the “I rarely work from a picture or photograph Featured speakers: Meg there became gravely concerned Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita. when I write,” Mannan added in an interview, Thompson, Oceanside health when they discovered that 82% care practitioner ; John Burns, a of the area around the water- Titled “Word & Image: A Dialog Between Writ- “so this way of working was unfamiliar to me. I Gold Beach resident poisoned shed supplying their drinking ers and Artists,” the program paired artists and learned to closely study the nuances of a scene, by an aerial pesticide spray in water was clear cut and sprayed writers to create original pieces, each in response to question the relationship between people October 2013, Darryl Ivy, a for- with herbicides. to the other’s work. and objects. I hope to use the process of careful estry worker injured while work- Beyond Toxics has been The Hoffman Center for the Arts is known for questioning in future work.” ing in Douglas County this past working with communities across its variety of programming for all of the creative “I was immediately drawn to one of Phyllis’ Spring and Lisa Arkin, Executive the state on issues related Director of Beyond Toxics. to aerial helicopter pesticide arts, with the Writers’ Series, Clay Studio, art three poems,” Wildauer describes working from Beyond Toxic collaborated sprays. Residents of eleven workshops and shows, Friday Night Flicks, and the other direction, “since it included so many with a half dozen coast com- counties have reported health musical events. images and evoked so much meaning about the munity groups to co-host the impacts and risks to the quality This summer, two women launched a program ‘real world’ versus faith -- with some odd juxtapo- gatherings and show two recent of their drinking water. Beyond to combine two of those arts, spurring artists and sitions. I had a great time with it, finding mixed documentaries on the subject of Toxics provided leadership to writers to leave their comfort zones for this differ- media to lend itself to the process perhaps more forestry pesticide exposure, also advocate for better regulations ent kind of creative process. than other forms.” known as spray drift or chemical around aerial herbicide spraying trespass. and helped pass important new Emily Ransdell is a poet with an MFA in Cre- Writer Aina Tonjes and artist Cathi Howell did “Drift: A Community Seeking legislation with full bi-partisan ative Writing. A past recipient of an American choose to meet. Justice” is the story of seven support in the 2015 Oregon Academy of Poets Prize, she is currently a mem- “I got two pieces to choose from,” says Tonjes, residents of the Southern Or- legislature. ber of The Poet’s Studio at The Attic Institute in “and after meeting with Cathi in person one of egon coast who came together Read more about it in the Sep- Portland. Deborah DeWit, a full-time painter and them became much more relevant than the other. after more than 40 people were tember HIPFiSH and stay tuned photographer for 35 years, has exhibited widely. I did need to know what exactly moved her to put sickened by an aerial spray to Coast Communty Radio with incident in October 2013. The Her work is included in many private and public those shapes down, and without having talked Roger Rocka for a broadcast of film was produced by students collections throughout the Pacific Northwest. about it I don’t think I would have been able to the Astoria event. of the University of Oregon En- “Writers have been writing in response to art motivate myself to write.”

for centuries,” said Ransdell. “We thought it “I wasn’t sure how to best write about would be interesting to try a modern take on the Deborah’s piece at first,” Ransdell said. The two tradition by letting artists have their turn as well.” coordinators are taking on the same challenge as Ties To The Land Ransdell described the project as a spin-off of all the participants. “I didn’t want to just describe. Rural Ways Celebrated In Pacific County the Hoffman’s weekly Writing Lounge, where local I wanted to evoke something.” At Fairs & Farmers Markets writers create short pieces in response to various She remembered a technique that poet and prompts, often resulting in works that surprise the teacher Andrea Hollander used during a Poetry- Pacific County, comprising the southwest corner of Washington State, Enjoy the serenity of our is celebrating longtime traditions of its rural communities at the Pacific authors themselves. Fest workshop in Manzanita. Hollander had the gardens, wooded paths, sauna, Whereas artists and writers usually gener- participants choose six words and work from yurt and bhuddas . . . County Fair, Aug. 26 through 29, in Menlo. Foodways, music, arts, crafts, talents, animals, and more are also being showcased at farmers and . . . in Nahcotta, Washington ate works that reflect their own experience and there. on Sandridge Road, public markets throughout the county. vision of the world, this project compels them to “So I chose six words that Deborah’s piece just south of Bay Avenue “The Pacific County Fair, now in its 119th year, is a must for anyone overlooking willapa bay seeking a traditional country fair experience,” said Andi Day, executive respond to someone else’s vision of the world. made me think of and I’m working from those,” director, Pacific County’s Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. “Our “This way of finding subject matter for an art Ransdell adds, “It’s definitely a technique I’ll use “women have been central to the environ- farm fresh markets are a great way to connect with food growers, while piece is both similar and different than the way again. I was surprised and pleased; it’s a different mental movement and our understanding of fabulous local restaurants make it easy to sample bounty gathered from ecology since its earliest stirrings and fragile I usually work,” says artist Lori Dillon, “a lot of kind of poem for me.” beginnings in the 19th century” land and sea.” Excerpted from “Rachel Carson and A fair favorite, the 28th Annual Pacific County 4-H/FFA Market Live- the time I do get inspired by an event, series of The thirty participants range in age from 15 Her Sisters” by Robert K. Musil stock Auction will take place on Friday, Aug. 28, at 6:30PM, as the Pacific events, or my own poetry/writing in my head. So to mid-80’s, and come from as far away as Long County 4-H celebrates its 100-year anniversary. This old-time country fair also awards blue ribbons for the best tast- the difference is that I’m being ‘led to create’ by Beach Peninsula and Portland to those who live ing jams, pies, and preserves, as well as the best looking and biggest someone else’s voice.” full or part time in Manzanita, Nehalem and homegrown produce. Live entertainmentcarnival rides, amusements and “One key thing here,” adds Ransdell, “There Wheeler. livestock exhibits keep to an old tradition. Connecting regional farmers with the public, the Columbia-Pacific are no rules. No set process. The artist and writer The results will be unveiled at an opening Farmers’ Market continues into October on Fridays from 3 to 7PM in can choose to meet or not, discuss or not, share reception and reading at the Hoffman Center for downtown Long Beach. Through September, the Saturday Market at the results ahead or not. The whole goal of this was the Arts on Saturday, August 29, open to the pub- Port of Ilwaco offers locally grown produce, flowers, local artisan works for people to experiment.” lic. Each pairing will be printed as a frame-able art and then some. Just-picked produce is also sold at public markets in Raymond and South Bend. Everyone seems to be approaching it differ- piece and offered for sale as a souvenir for people Now and into September, berry lovers can pick and purchase sweet, ently. Some have looked at other works by the who come to the show. plump, ripe blueberries at Cranguyma Farms. Fresh eggs, berries and artist and writer. Some met once to discuss, oth- The project might well become a recurring more are plentiful at farm stands including Green Angel Gardens on Sandridge Road, while Fred’s Homegrown welcomes volunteers to an ers not at all. Some pairs are exchanging process event. After all, it exemplifies the Hoffman idyllic, riverfront, Naselle farm on Tuesdays to help out, harvest, prepare progress and results all along the way. Center for the Arts’ goal: to explore, and share a farm lunch in an historic farmhouse kitchen. Fresh, Washing- Artist Vera Wildauer and poet Phyllis Mannan create and connect. ton-grown produce, artisanal foods, and more also can be found at local Word & Image begins at 7pm. At The grocers including Coastal Corner Market in Long Beach. were matched and chose not to meet or discuss www.mobydickhotel.com their process. Hoffman Center in Manzanita on Lanita. 360-665-4543 or 1-800-673-6145 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 10 Cont. from page 3. Erin J. Bermard Ferns reaching chest height, Chris Smith stands in a part of a magnificent ecosytem, By Kathie Hightower home to some of the best old-growth forest left standing on the North Coast, and currently on the ODF chopping block. ForestNow, they’re sounding the alarmFor on Thewith low conservation Trees value and high the Homesteader Sale, too, citing serious timber value. potential consequences for surrounding In the grand scheme of things, Steen, ecology if the plan comes to fruition. says, Area Two is a pretty small corner of Steen and NCFSC Coordinator Chris the earth, measuring not much over 50 Smith have even drawn up a report outlin- acres. But auction it off, he warns, and you ing their concerns about ODF’s plans to lose more than a few noble stands of trees; harvest timber from this swath of forest, you lose scads of valuable seed source which is home to rare old-growth and and other genetic information capable advanced mid seral forest. of replenishing and repopulating other Of particular worry, notes Steen, is a damaged areas of the forest well into the section of the forest marked as “Area Two” future. in ODF’s most recent pre-planning docu- “If you damage everything, there’s no ments. source of needed organisms for a function- It’s a healthy, magnificent ecosystem ing ecosystem to establish itself,” he says. that’s home to some of the best old-growth “If you eliminate this area, you’ve now forest habitat left standing on the North made it much more difficult for the forest Coast. ecosystem in the broader area to recover.” Enter and you’ll pass beneath ancient, And in the bigger picture, he adds, log- massive trees measuring up to five feet ging this section of forest is a perversion of around, well spaced and thick with luxuri- ODF’s broader mandate to manage forests: ant understory, flanked by salmonberry, “It’s essentially criminal to log Area Two. devil’s club and some of the biggest sword The trees and forest in that area are so ferns Steen’s ever laid eyes on. special and so old.” “The growing conditions are spectacu- Steen would love to see the entire larly good,” he says. “The ground is so Homesteader Sale canceled and some or covered with sword fern that as you walk all of the areas in question reclassified as around you almost have to feel your way high-value wildlife conservation areas. Bar- with your feet; you can’t even see the ring that, he’s urging ODF to at least give ground.” the high-value designation to Area Two Over the rush of the nearby Nehalem and to focus logging efforts on areas where River, you’ll make out the calls of band- the timber is more valuable and the eco- tailed pigeons, stellar jays and other birds. system is less precious. In late July, Steen Area Two is also prime potential nesting sent a letter to Astoria District Forester habitat for the marbled murrelet, a squat Dan Goody, Oregon State Forester Doug Pacific seabird whose numbers have been Decker and Board of Forestry Chair Tom seriously threatened by logging. Though Imeson outlining his concerns. murrelets haven’t yet been sighted here, He hasn’t heard back yet, but the fate Steen fears that razing this portion of the of this portion of the Clatsop State Forest forest could eliminate optimal flightways is far from sealed. The Homesteader Sale and nesting habitat for the endangered is still in the early planning stages, and the birds for decades to come. Board of Forestry isn’t slated to finalize its But the potential sale is problematic new Forest Management Plan until Novem- in other ways, too. According to Steen’s ber 2015. calculations, the numbers in ODF’s pre- This sale may well be an indication of planning documents just don’t add up, and things to come if the Board of Forestry their measurements of trees in the area does officially approve ODF’s new forest don’t match the ones he’s taken himself. management plan this fall, and this worries “The planning process for the Home- Steen most of all: “They [ODF] have to me steader Sale has very significant prob- a profoundly important ethical mandate to lems,” he says. “It has gone through at meet not only their human goals but also least two stages where the official docu- to manage with a gentle enough hand so ments differ in ways that show extremely the natural processes that will allow forests unclear and confusing tracking of what is to flourish in the future can continue. happening.” Natural systems have a limited capacity to To make matters worse, he adds, the absorb harsh management activities.” most recent iteration of the Homesteader To read Steen and Smith’s report and to plan marks for harvest swaths of forest with learn more about why the Homesteader high conservation value and low timber Sale concerns conservationists, visit http:// value while marking for conservation areas forestlegacy.org/.

This photo shot by Trygve Steen (2015)includes Chris Smith (see arrow) for scale, exhibiting moss pads that are in the range of size appropriate for Marbled Murrelets. The top most branches are also into the canopy enough to begin to provide adequate cover for a nest site. These magnificent fir trees are 4 to 5 feet in diameter and over 200 feet tall and have grown Human this large in between 110 and 125 years. The growing conditions in this area of forest are clear- ly superb. The sword ferns are huge, reaching to nearly shoulder height, according to Steen.

11 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com w e a r astoria By Dinah Urell

s the Eastern Outfitting Co. glows into suring device. It felt rather deliciously good. From then on I looked forward to those trips to Gimre’s. Third generation owner Pete De La Salandra pants Athe night of 1920’s Astoria in a photo taken by Gimre’s grandfather Sven made a commitment to comfortable, a thoughtful archivist and compiled in a book to well-made shoes and is still the motto. If you’re a faithful customer, clerk with a discernable mustache who decided to stick her hands be seen at Sara’s Old Photos at the corner of Com- you can trust the old-time-service clerks at this Astoria gem know in the cups to see if it was the right fit sent me into a fright, calling you and your foot intimately. “Mother!” mercial and 8th, the bustling yesteryears of the first There were two long lasting shoe stores in Astoria over decades, I cannot reminisce without lauding my mother, (who would be established city on the west coast are calling out REED & GRIMBERGS, (now Tora Sushi), across from the Liberty 102 today were she here) who loved fine clothing and fashion. And today. Theater, offered a selection of dress shoes for men and women. For her stage was the Liberty Theater, where she worked for 35 years, years, these two locations single-handedly supplied footwear to the first as an usherette, (in the late 20’s the gals all clad in Gibson Girl It all kinda went to hell in the late 70’s. When the town of 11,000, and the outlying coastal communities. dresses) and then eventually as house manager. When the movie plundering of natural resources spelled economic Another clothing essential to a hard-working town, the genera- theater was a significant place of social meeting, my mother was downturn and the corporate Big Box movement tions Finn-owned Palo’s Department Store in Union Town, there in the latest fashions, through the 30s-50s, to greet and main- still operating today as M&N below Suomi Hall. This is where tain a sense of respect and heightened enjoyment to moviegoers. moved in, is when downtown Astoria, like most small workingmen bought their fishing and logging clothes, but in the In the day, she was able to purchase high quality clothing right town downtowns, lost its mojo. late 60s, early 70’s, THE JEAN EXPLOSION took over. Every teen across the street at JEROME’S LADIES APPAREL, (where Christos As a girl child growing up in Astoria through the 60’s, (that last boy and girl in Astoria shopped the store for the perfect fitting 501 paintings now hang in a Pop-Up Gallery). And I remember how decade of flourishing small town America) it was a main street straight-legged, button up Levi, (to be washed as many times as she would say, that she would save her paychecks to buy the best that offered supply and demand to folk on the coast; a balance of your mother would wash them before first wear) and the cotton Sir quality. needs, and clothing was no exception. In my family of three daugh- Jac windbreaker with the plaid silk lining. Throw in a pair of desert We can all thank J. C. PENNY’S for continuing to serve in ters, a stay-at-home mother and hard working father whose wages boots -- male or female, it was the costume of the day. I often won- downtown Astoria. It’s remarkable to have an old school shopping were commensurate to the days of middle class prosperity, we were dered if it was just an Astoria thing. Whatever it was, it was “IT!” department store still operating. Today, Penny’s has improved its lucky to afford the annual trip to Portland for fall school shopping. Backtrack a couple years, to the days of Love, Peace and Flower clothing line, with scads of clothes and incredible sales. Astoria’s Power. ANITA’S on Commercial (now a part of ABECO) was the But Commercial Street was the mainstay, when it Penny’s is a great place to shop, much due to the longtime clerks, place for psychedelic chiffon balloon sleeved blouses, the mini and was possible for store clerks to hold jobs for years, always friendly who go above and beyond the virtual zero customer the maxi, and even paper dresses. I remember my sister com- and clothing stores could survive changes in trends. service in malls and Big Box stores. Many a YELP review praises ing home in tears when her paper dress from Anita’s had been Shoes-off to GIMRE’S, doing business since 1892 Astoria’s Penny’s for these attributes. purposely torn by some mean little boy. My eldest sister was the in Astoria, the oldest family shoe store west of the One street in a small town, Commercial Street, its clothiers, and queen of hippie fashion, my father’s paychecks poured bookoo Rockies. It still looks, feels and even smells the many shops lasting decades, weaves a culture. It wasn’t until the same. I remember the first time a Gimre’s shoe bucks into Anita’s to wardrobe her Pypo Club (Seaside’s famous late 90’s, post Big Box development that a new momentum began clerk took my 6-year old foot to the shoe-mea- LIVE rock venue) social Saturday nights – while my mother stitched voluminous paisley patterns from McCall’s. to rise in downtown Astoria, when most thought there could be no My best friend and I recently brought up the mem- return to vitality - courageous business owners with strong vision ory of The Thread Shed. (now the De La Salandra opened shop. location). This was a head shop that sold bongs and Recently retired after a long run, Toni Mitchum opened black light posters, but also introduced to the streets of VICTORIAN LACE –a lingerie store, perfect for a town with Victori- Astoria, the Wallace Beery button down t-shirt, striped ans, and eventually she expanded to quality lines of day wear and and tie-dye. A coming of age fashion rite in the late renamed her shop Toni’s Boutique. She also served the mastectomy 60s, in a decade where fashion mirrored social move- community. Next door, Angela Waddell purchased 4 Season’s ment – we could make a statement and be cool. Clothing (see article pg. 14). The two businesses complimentary My grandmother, a fashionably large lady, purchased to one another now offered locals and visitors choices on main her jersey (old lady) floral dresses from LOLLY’S (now street. Forsythia), and right next door, business women could I fail to mention numerous clothing proprietors that have come outfit for work at the upscale Kay Lynn’s (Godfather’s and gone since the 90’s as memory serves, but today, new creative Books). LEON’S (now Old Town Frame), was a women’s ventures in downtown Astoria, with the support of the ADHDA full department store – clothing for infants and toddlers downtown association, build on each other’s good services. While Jerome’s Ladies Apparel in the basement, girls and women’s clothing upstairs. visitor-ship intensifies, locals too are gaining confidence and plea- An upscale clothier. There were three dressing rooms, and I remember sure in developing relationships with merchants, ready to weave a being fitted for my first bra. The elderly longtime new downtown Astoria, with an old history of friendships.

Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 12 meticulous stitch marks Clothing Fun As I make on delicate silk, working with new-in-town clothing designer, Mary De La Salandra, she shares with me her fascinating history. in Astoria Growing up a Pendleton weaver’s daughter, De La Salandra inherited a deep love for fibers and fash- Today in Astoria, retail and resale, plus ions. From an early age she began creating clothes shops that offer clothing in addition to for herself and friends. creative products are what’s clickin’. What’s De La Salandra’s career in design fashion is a quiet great besides what’s inside is shop windows balance between her education in theatre, sculpture, brightening up downtown. and architecture with her love of sports cars, writing, and producing music. Her Italian grandmother, a LA LUNA LOCA opened in Astoria several men’s suit maker whom she never had the oppor- By Dinah Urell years ago. Owner Kathy Klezak, having run her tunity to meet, ‘guides her cellularly,’ says De La shop in Cannon Beach for many years, opened Salandra, even when opening her first boutique in the store on the corner block of the Liberty 1986 on 10th and W. Burnside, in Portland - the Theater complex, on 12th & Duane. Two win- landmark pointed corner across from Powell’s Books dows are dressed for style in artisan-made - the second location she opened at 2nd and Ankeny clothing, in-house designed by artists found tique nestled in the heart of Astoria, Oregon. A next to Dan and Louie’s Oyster Bar in 1988, and then by Klezak traveling the globe, with fair trade in maker’s gallery focusing on well crafted, small a third briefly before leaving for Europe in 1996 on mind. Colorful batik prints and jersey knits are batch, artisan made products, predominantly 6th and NW Glisan. Two more clothes galleries over designed with comfort and style, one-of-a-kind local and regional in origin. the 13-year stay in France kept her dedication to her leather bags, Tease recyclewear, and all kinds The shop is owned by Staci Daniels & Sara art by building inventory and a strong line. of treasures to “adorn your body and home.” Knighton. Its always nice to find a unique piece In April, this year, the idea to find a showcase for Open every day, hours very. 382 12th St. of clothing that 503.468.0788. her independent garment concepts produced the you might not Taking the place of location 1145 Commercial, (named simply De La Sa- De La Salandra pants have been look- resale shop Classy landra) as if by magic, where once again, she aligned ing for. Sara Closet, Alicia Phifer herself with her two favorite designers from days in Knighton’s design recently re-opened Portland, Kara Evenson and Lucia Lyman. Collectively is Maiden of the with a whole new they produce limited lines from select silks, exclusive Pacific - sweet aesthetic. woolens, and natural linens. mermaid silk you know you just wrap it around and throw a belt on, FOX AND FAWN Mary is finally home. Her label once underlined by screen designs that is what is a consignment the word Portland on tanks, hoodies fascinates clothing boutique, now reads Astoria and old school me.” offering an array of by the Sea beneath ragland pull- current and vintage her name. Even with And that overs. 255 14th Designer Mary De La Salandra fashions for both the distinct styles of is just what Street. Contact men and women. the aforementioned you’ll find maidenastoria. Home on Commercial While a younger set designers, Mary at De La com. might be the focus ensures that, “This By Sofie Kline Salandra. Cleverly juxta- of Alicia’s style, shop is not closed down to other designers and people In the small posing the “street name” this today totally who have things they think would fit in and would work corridor of 1145 Commercial Street lives an array of COMMERCIAL ASTORIA is Vintage and new depends on each persons personal style, age in here.” unique, elegant, and playful designs crafted by Mary clothing, jewelry, accessories, unique Astoria- excluded. Shop for clothing, shoes, accessories, She remembers, “The second shop I had that was and her friends. Each piece is made the old fashioned centric tees, oddities and the best selection of and more all in one convenient and charming way with the intension of lasting a lifetime. Splurge quality new and vintage LPs on the coast. Own- by the Oyster Bar in Portland was so big that I actually place at the corner of 1008 Commercial. Store on silken “fairy clothes” or get ready for an Astorian ers Greg Glover had lots of designers who painted tennis shoes and Hours: Mon: 11am - 5:30pm,Tues: CLOSED winter with a woolen pair of high waisted shorts (don’t and Alana Jevert- t-shirts and painted furniture, all sorts of art that had Wed - Fri: 11am - 5:30 pm,Sat: 11am - 7pm forget to try on with a belt!) Mary also sells a variety Glover opened nothing to do with fabric, or clothes anyway. And it was Sun: 11am - 4pm. (503)468-0362. of handmade woolen house shoes and teddy bares & Commmercial great. So I want knitters, and weavers. And people who GARBOS. Whether it’s a costume or you just hares made of wool and Astoria in August have the same sort of like to dress vintage, Lynn Hadley carries a mohair. In her words, 2012. Music and reluctance to have any- remarkable collection of men’s and women’s this is just the beginning black clothing go body see what they’re clothing. Shoes, boots, hats, belts, 20’s – 70’s, of a collection that has together like vinyl making even though you’ll have fun perusing the decades at Garbos been waiting to happen and cocktails,and its really wonderful you on 1169 Commercial. Hours do very, open most by all three designers. there’s always a know?” weekends. Prices range from $60- nice rack of it at Clothing is included on the sign over Mary’s unmistak- Commercial As- $400, the design and POSEY REED Antiques and Collectibles.You able style comes from toria. And got to fine fabrics worth every have to go to the back section of the store distinct influences and mention the vinyl penny. to find several racks of great clothes. Owner philosophies. As a listening room, a The “Clotho Regina Wilkins has major in architecture, must stop while Theory” has always a strong eye for all Mary sees clothes as you shop. Open: described the mind of things vintage – an shapes and forms to Friday, Saturday, her designs: timeless amazing collection house the body. She Sunday at 1269 elegance, distinctive of retro goodies and says, “The way I think Commercial. www.commercialastoria.com. simplicity, and unpre- collectibles, and Benefiting The Harbor, serving domestic abuse about costume and tentious feminine flare. prices so very rea- in Clatsop County, DE JA VU resale shop offers clothing - here it is in Clotho, the youngest sonable on all inven- all kinds of cool and funky clothing, shoes, ac- a nutshell: I’m crazy Designs by De La Salandra of the 3 fates, daughter tory. 1296 Commer- cessories and home items. The staff has a great about clown clothes, Chinese military clothes, and of Zeus, “wove the thread of life.” As I weave together cial. (503) 325-9885. eye for organizing, so things pop right out. 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13 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com ow on the corner of 14th and dress it up or down. NCommercial, the venerable 4 Seasons Or choose something Clothing sparkles through its storefront win- with a distinctive twist. dows, welcoming shoppers to its colorful and If you’re looking for lively corridors. In its 15th year serving Asto- smart casual, Jacob ria, owner Angela Waddell, recently moved Davis Jeans, and a w e a r astoria down a block, joining a newly enlivened part Bandit T-shirt will do of downtown Astoria. the trick, and you’ll be As a long-time customer of 4 Seasons, making room in your it did take some getting used to the new closet for these mod- location, erate, because Q & A w/Angela Waddell well- after 15 worth- years, its the- kind of like 4 Seasons Clothing price going to clothes your general store – and that is a credit to for sometime. With Waddell’s commitment to making a great today’s fashion and shopping experience, providing locals with music, side by side, fun, friendly shopping assistance and to use borrowing from eras an antiquated term, rad clothing! past—you could quite possibly wear it bold prints, urban vintage from Alice’s Pig of 380 14th st 4 Seasons carries clothes to dress up forever. London . . . and many more lines. 4 Seasons Astoria in - and if you like simple lines - you can You’ll find the elegant Rosemunde from now carries the delicious Tokyo Milk Dark purchase a piece of clothing whose longevity Copanhagen, YEST Knits from Germany that perfumes, stockings, panties, jewelry and is not only in the fabric, but its style too, and fit like a glove, Effie’s Heart - 50’s informed other accessories. Read on . . . Hours: 11-5, Closed Mon- Tue • 503.741.3132 • [email protected]

Hipfish: What was the impetus/ HF: Describe what might be a HF: Have you experienced over shopping in Astoria developing/ passion for open a clothing great day at Four Seasons? the years changes in and how/ improving? shop? AW: A great day is when we can why women buy/choose cloth- AW: People love the downtown Angela Waddell: To have another meet our customer’s needs when ing? shopping experience ...going option for our shoppers...a differ- shopping for an occasion or just AW: Our ladies are looking for from store to store or just hav- ent blend of choices. From the ing the option to stop in for a casual jeans and comfy T-shirt…. quality clothing that are seen ev- very casual to a more formal attire. quick item retrieval. In the small but fun too ! Offering beautiful erywhere. They want brands that Of course when I first opened we boutiques you get the customer clothes that are comfortable to are tried and true as well. Knowing had more of a selection for our service and personal attention wear. Such as Ivko - European how a garment will hold up after younger customer. But with more wearing and cleaning. Some want if you want it. Some prefer to knit with color and flair, Testimony chain stores opening in Clatsop age appropriate and some still meander in peace and quiet. Its 1145 commercial 11 - 4 fri - mon County that need became less. - casual great comfort with ease want to show a little pizazz. been some time in the making. aStoria by the Sea by appt 503.325.7644 I really try and bring items you of care and fabulous fit ! Custom- Alot of hard work and dedication won’t see everywhere. ers leaving with what they came HF: How have the trends in has gone into the development of clothing changed since you in looking for...and maybe a few downtown Astoria…. the ADHDA HF: What do you attribute to opened your doors? has 118 members and growing the your longevity in business? things that were unexpected too! AW: There is always a desire for Astoria/ Warrenton Chamber of AW:I have tried to flex with the But I have many that come in just natural fiber clothing….we always Commerce has a dedicated group needs of the customers. We have to say Hi ! when they are in town ! carry natural fiber ...cotton, linens, as well. so many options to bring to our Meeting new people from all over silks and wool of course there are Its so great to see new business shoppers, it can be tricky in choos- the world sharing our informa- many more. I will not carry any offer more selection to the shop- ing the styles and designers they tion about our great community . angora items. The retrieval of the are looking for. I try to listen to ping experience ….we really need Great people make a great day ! angora is so inhumane….it’s hor- what our customer is shopping rific. a men’s clothing and a boutique for and change with their needs. HF: How’s the new space and for plus sizes. These are requests HF: Can you describe what is I purchase many lines that are cut how is it different? we have almost daily. Also, a shoe a distinct change in style, or a to order for the season. Which AW: Being in the corner space of store that focuses on fashion Now in Downtown Astoria, too! trend that is new? shoes. means they are ordered 6 months this spectacular historic building to a year in advance depending AW: One trend is retro style cloth- Astoria has it all, great food from 382–12th St. in the Liberty Theater Building and watching it come alive again. on the maker. The thing I like ing...pick your era. The 50’s and one end to the other...need a 107 N Hemlock St. across from the Coaster Theatre Moving to a smaller space has a about that is less duplication of the 60’s are most popular...We have coffee fix we have choices there 503.468.0788 Astoria • Cannon Beach 503.436.0774 some great lines that offer that clothes. Hopefully you won’t see few challenges...but moving to a too! Galleries with a bounty of www.LaLunaLoca.com style, but the contemporary fash- the clothes on many people in our great space with great light and a talent,music, antiques,toys...so ions are always on trend. area. Changing with your customer great location...change is good ! much to see you really just need is key. I like to keep the lines fresh The parking offers a little more ease HF: How do you see the gen- to get out and walk it so you don’t always bringing something new in. down this way. eral downtown commerce and miss a newer business in town.

Doe + Arrow is a women and men’s cloth- west, she decided it was the perfect time to ing boutique that indulges in beauty/groom- create her own vision while living in the place Doe + Arrow ing products, accessories, and saving the best she’s always felt at ease. for last …VINYL!! Doe + Arrow is an expression of multiple They opened their doors on July 22nd of things but more specifically a dedication this year on the corner of 14th and Duane in to the city; a portrayal of hard work, mod- the historic Astor Hotel with a mission to bring est experience, and commitment. From the something new and fresh to the beautiful city personally hand curated products to the of Astoria + great place for everyone to shop. historic building they reside in and around, Owner Chelsea Johnsen has been a long- “everything is thought out in hopes of provid- time Portland resident but since moving to ing an overall appreciation for the beauty and Oregon has always made a point to visit Asto- people that surround us.” ria, which she claims, “created a massive love 380 14th St. 503 – 741 – 3132. Hours; affair.” After working for numerous boutiques 11 – 5pm. Closed Mon – Tue. Email: info@ from Southern California to the Pacific North- doeandarrow.com

Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 14 From North Coast Max Blue @ KALA to Cuba an Francisco and poetry synonymous – S KA L A joyfully welcomes the return of Bay Area The Plein Air Art of poet Max Blue, and spoken word project Boy Blue on Wednesday August 19, at 8pm. Chris Bryant Touring in support of an August release of the recent and realized collection of spoken word at Luminari Arts pieces, “Between Here & Home,” The Boy Blue project focuses on the many hopes and hardships uminari Arts presents the work of of youth, presented through Blue’s deft lyricism, LAstoria-based artist Chris Bryant in a fluid style and an undying “have heart” perspec- show titled From North Coast to Cuba… tive. Plein Air and Pen, through August. Blue’s touring buddy, Andrew Boylan is a Raised in Europe and Japan, longtime multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, 19 Astoria-based artist Chris Bryant has a years old, and currently living and studying in San sense of curiosity and adventure that is Francisco. He blends folk, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and inherently boundless. So, when present- plunder-phonics into art pop and his wit infused ed with an opportunity to join a group of lyrics aim to “enlighten and stimulate.” Boylan artists on a tour of Cuba this past winter, will perform works from his newly released album, she took adbantage. “Archipelago Island.” “I’ve been fortunate to spend time in NYC/Astoria artist Emmie Linstrom is performer many famed artistic locations in Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, and the U.S.A. and poet, burlesque & sideshow veteran, who Each locale has its own unique attraction to me as an artist. Cuba, however, has all carries a discipline for writing and photography. a palette knife loaded with thick globs of of my favorite ingredients: vintage cars in On the publishing side she has been featured by/ paint rendered vintage cars, wooden boats everyday use, horse and buggy transporta- in Three Rooms Press, Rose Red Review, Project and romantic cityscapes. Now back in Asto- tion, magnificent colonial architecture, lively Naked, Goblin Fruit, Eunoia Review, and Nailed ria, Bryant shares that her days in Cuba have street and nightclub musicians, colorfully Magazine. Flip side - eaten fire and walked on glass impacted her art making process: you’ll clad people, and cobblestone streets lined for the likes of Cirque du Soleil, The Slipper Room, see her with pastel-colored buildings. Brooklyn Circus Co., New York Fashion Week, and around While preparing for international trips, The Bowery Poetry Club. She opens the show. town Bryant does plenty of research to scout Doors open 7:30pm. $5 at the door. Cocktails. It’s painting the best locations for capturing the type of Wednesday. Step out and in. KALA, 1017 Marine and draw- scenes she’s interested in painting. Drive, Astoria. ing a little Says the artist, “I knew Cuba would be faster to beautiful, but I was unprepared for the artfully depth of the beauty. There were gorgeous Hosted annually by Beach Belly Dance Studio record scenes to paint and draw everywhere. in collaboration with the enchanting Painted moving There were more classic cars in everyday Lady Lavender Farm, on the Long Beach subjects use than I had imagined, and many of the Peninsula this Festival aims to bring a weekend- and ever- historical buildings were in superb condi- long splash of rarely-seen dance and ethnic changing tion.” She adds, “It was wonderful to be culture to the Long Beach Peninsula. For the last river- able to experienece the aliveness of culture four years, the festival has offered a wide array scapes. of dancers and troupes from around the North- and to be inspired to capture these life west, performing many styles of dance including scenes, minus commercial signs.” Luminari Egyptian Cabaret, American Tribal Belly Dance, “During the first week in Cuba the tour Arts presents Chris Bryant’s plein air works Turkish Gypsy, Ghawazee, Greek, Flamenco, and guide gave me her jump seat at the front from Cuba, as well as Clatsop County and more. of our luxury bus so I could get awesome Columbia River scenes created in rapid A variety of workshops are available during photographs through the front window. painting style. Beach Belly Dance the festival, as many of these talented perform- Afterwards, I ventured out on my own and ers are professional instructors as well. The Festi- rented a room from a sweet elderly couple val hosts vendors and artisans from all over the in old Havana. They spoke no English and I Pacific Northwest that can be found just inside the Farm’s beautiful handmade Victorian-style wrought-iron know little Spanish, but with the help of my Luminari Arts is located at 1133 Commer- gate. Each year brings newvendors, talents, and offerings in jewlery and handmade wears. drawing skills, we communicated just fine!” cial in Astoria. Open Daily. 503.468.0308. Enjoy a dazzling pearl of folkloric celebration on the Long Beach Peninsula. Aug 15 - 16, 11am - Quick pen and ink contour drawings cap- 7pm. 1664 HWY 101, Ilwaco, WA. tured the spirit of the people and musicians;

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Diamonds and Gems ALwAyS Oil Paintings, watercolors and Prints at wholesale Prices Antique Silver and Glass, Porcelains Beautiful and Unique Engagement Rings Custom Design and Expert Repairs Email: [email protected] “If you can imagine it, we can make it” We Buy Estates Antique and Vintage Jewelry Top prices paid for Gold & silver! 15 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com GoingsOn: AUGUST ‘15 day-by-day in the columbia pacific Theater Perfomances benefit Helping Hands Reentry Program elping Hands Reentry Program pro- LuRain Penny is a celebrated singer with the entrapment of addiction. Her Hvides beds, meals and other services for songwriter. During her career she opened experience has evolved into a loving, funny homeless individuals and families in a safe, for Ray Charles, Dr, Billy Taylor & Taj Mahal. wisdom that in both encouraging and en- sober living environment. They outreach to She was one of the longest running cabaret lightening. She is a Kindness advocate who victims of domestic violence, the disabled acts in NYC in the 80’s and won the pres- believes together we can create a Better and senior citizens. Hundreds of men, tigious Manhattan Association of Cabarets World. https://twitter.com/lurainpenny women and children have gone on to bet- “Best Show” Award in 1988. During the Peter Unander is an accomplished ter lives through contact with the kindness last 2 decades, Miss Penny performed in pianist and composer from Astoria. He has and leadership of the Helping Hands staff theatres and clubs around the country. An- worked with many of the top musicians on and volunteers. gels Among Us is a cabaret format with the the Oregon Coast.. He is the son of Egil Un- nander, one of the founders of Shanghaied Started by Alan Evans and Michael Easter theatre of Miss Penny’s trademark audience in Astoria. A Community advocate, he has in 2004, both homeless ex offenders, this interaction. Bob Harrington of Backstage performed for many charitable benefits program now covers 4 Oregon counties. Magazine in New York called her “one of and considers this engagement for Helping Evans and Easter knew their experience the fastest comic minds in the business.” Hands an honor. He is currently playing at could make a difference in others lives. The show features all original songs by Lu- the Port of Call Wednesday Night Jam. Their achievement is a triumph of determi- Rain Penny. Arranged on piano and guitar nation and optimism. by Peter Unander. PERFORMANCE: Saturday, August 22, Angels Among Us fundraiser aims Now in semi retirement, she spends 7:30pm. Seaside Convention Center. to increase awareness about the good her time pontificating on the internet with Tickets are $50 each or a ten person Angels Among Us works of Helping Hands and encourage her popular blogs and Twitter page while table is $450.00. Choice of Steak, Hali- local funding of their on going projects and dictating her autobiography “Maintenance but, Chicken, or veggie. The dinner and CABARET DINNER THEATER expansion. Drinker in the New Age.” Miss Penny was show from 5pm till 7:30. Reservations: Featuring LuRain Penny and Peter Unander Contact for more information: www.help- asked to headline for the Helping Hands 503-738-4321. inghandsreentry.org Phone: 503.738.4321 fundraiser because she personally struggled A Fundraiser for Helping Hands Reentry Program

Coastal Playwright Helen Hill’s 18th Annual Evening Gloves Westport Arts Festival Aug 15 - 16 at Bay City Art Center and NCRD The 18th Annual Westport Art Festival beaches, a really special experience for the serious in Washingtonthis year will take place on Saturday art buyer, as well as the adventurer looking for a Evening Gloves, a one-act play by local play- Aug 15, 10am to 5pm and Sunday Aug 16, 10am bargain. wright Helen Hill, will be presented at the Bay City to 4pm, at the Westport Marina and Maritime Relax on the grounds of the historic Maritime Arts Center to benefit Tillamook Helping Hands Re- Museum. Every year, and this year is no exception, Museum and enjoy non-stop entertainment; jazz, entry Program being established in the county. The over 70 artists showing their skills and crafts for rock, folk, Bluegrass/County and the Beer Garden play begins at 7pm on Friday and Saturday nights, display and sale. The Westport Art Festival held at featuring local brews. For more info go to West- August 14 -15, with a Soup and Bread dinner the Marina and Maritime Museum is Family Friend- portArtFestival.org available before the play each evening at 6pm. ly and serves a wide Evening Gloves will also be performed at the range of interests. North County Recreation District on Sunday, Au- There is something for gust 16 at 3pm. The play is the story of a man who every taste, budget, finds two homeless people living in his storage unit. age and fascination. This social comedy is a lighthearted look at home- Fine paintings, lessness that will leave you laughing… and thinking. sculptures, wood It stars Dia Norris, Mark Johnson, Scott Campbell carvings, photogra- and Morgan Motsinger. phy, metal art and Cost for the dinner and the play will be by dona- pottery and crafts for tion, with a suggested amount of $15 - $25. All the home, including proceeds will benefit the Tillamook Helping Hands kitchen and hobby Lake, Ian, and Evan Re-entry Program as they begin services for the items. Featured is homeless currently living in Tillamook County. blown glass, ceram- For more information on their program, please ics, artistic clothing visit www.helpinghandsreentry.org. and lots and lots of Alan Evans, director of Helping Hands, fine, original jewelry. will be on hand for a talk-back following Street foods and fine Saturday’s performance at the Bay City Arts dining restaurants Center. along the pier against For more information about the play or to make the backdrop of the reservations, call the Bay City Arts Center at Olympic Mountains, 503.377.9620, or the Tillamook County Pioneer the fishing boats in the Museum at 503.842.4553. Marina, and the ocean

Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 16 MORE MUSIC The Mousetrap. A whodunit. $14, 8pm at Return from the Burn. Celebrating the Til- Music in the Hoffman Gardens. Live music Friday 14 Theater West in Lincoln City. lamook State Forest. Activities and displays from 1 – 2pm at the Hoffman Center in MUSIC representing the history of the forest before, Manzanita. John Twist. 5 – 8pm at the Manzanita Farm- Saturday 15 during and after the fires. Free to the public. Resolectrics. No cover. 8pm at Fort George ers Market. At the Tillamook Forestry Center, 22 miles Brewery & Public House in Astoria. MUSIC NE of Tillamook on the Wilson River Hwy. Blues and Seafood Festival. $15 for Friday Longriver, Travis Champ and Justin Fallen. Andrew Grade. 9am – 2pm at the Tillamook 503-815-6800 only, $35 for Friday and Saturday, $55 Farmers Market. No cover, 8pm at the Sou’wester Lodge in for Blues & Seafood + Jazz and Oysters. Hoops at the Beach. a 3 on 3 Basketball tour- Seaview. 5 – 10pm at the Port of Ilwaco. bluesandsea- Blues and Seafood Festival. $25 for Saturday nament at the Lincoln City Outlets. Brackets only, $35 for Friday and Saturday, $55 for Richard Silen & Deane Bristow. 8:30pm at food.com/schedule for all ages and skill levels. oregoncoast.org/ Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. Blues & Seafood + Jazz and Oysters. 4:30 hoops-at-the-beach/ Jennifer Goodenberger. Jazz piano. No – 10pm at the Port of Ilwaco. bluesandsea- Shook Twins + Bart Budwig. 9pm at the cover, 6 – 8pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in food.com/schedule Old Iron Show. Antique Tractors, gas Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Astoria. engines, equipment, vintage trucks & cars. Brownsmead Flats. At Bluegrass & BBQ. 5pm ART The Lazy Boys. No cover, 6pm at T Paul’s Tool displays, swap meet, Cruise In. Adults at the Nehalem Bay Winery, Mohler. Westport Art Festival. Art, food, beer garden, Supper Club in Astoria. $3 a day/$5 for 3 days. Kids 12 & under free. David Drury. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6 – 8pm 9am – 5pm at the Blue Heron French Cheese live entertainment. 10am – 4pm at the West- Open Stage for Music and Word. Performers at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. Co in Tillamook. FMI 503-801-4900 port Marina and Maritime Museum. can sign up at the door for 10-minute slots. $3 donation, 7 – 8:30pm at the Hoffman Mikael Pederson. $15, 7pm at the Lincoln Lincoln County Fair. Free admission. At the CINEMA Beach Fire is the new Fire project of ance. It is said, “Even in Portland Center in Manzanita. City Cultural Center. Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Newport. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. $2, 11am at The Resolectrics. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in thelincolncountyfair.com/ the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. Sloan Martin (on piano) of the for- the shoe gazers dance!” The Resolectrics. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in mer Portland “Celilo.” Back-beat, Long Beach. Long Beach. Lincoln City Flower Show. Summer Sou- HAPPENING soulful pop injected with a bit of Sunday Aug 23, 8pm at Fort McDougall. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune venirs. Free public viewing 1 – 5pm. FMI Dock Party. Come help the North Coast ART Pub in Manzanita. 541-994-9994 Watershed Association celebrate their new disco and Pink Floyd type ambi- George Brewery in Astoria Opening Reception. Art Accelerated Pop-Up location on the Riverfront in Astoria. Food, Ted Vaughn Blues Band. 9pm at the Snug Pirate Treasure Hunt. This all-day charity Art Show. Silent auction. Reception 5 – 8pm. drinks and fun. 2 – 5pm on the dock at 7th Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. event includes a treasure hunt, a story/ Show will remain open from noon – 6pm and the waterfront in Astoria. mystery to decipher, a live and silent auction daily through August 22 at 2016 3rd St in ART and ends with some pirate partying. In Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show. Free Tillamook. artaccelerated.weebly.com Westport Art Festival. Art, food, beer garden, Depoe Bay. treasuredepoebay.org/ admission, 10am – 4pm at the Seaside Art Opening. Natural Science Illustration. live entertainment. 10am – 5pm at the West- Convention Center. With primarily watercolor, Nora Sherwood port Marina and Maritime Museum. LECTURE A Step Back in Time. One ticket for $20 will show you the birds, mammals, fish, Raku on the Lawn. Demonstration of the Community-Based Forestry. A panel is good for entry at 9 Tillamook County invertebrates and plants of the Siletz Bay Japanese clay firing process called Raku. You discussion. $2, 9pm at the NCRD Theater in Museums and a train ride. Special activities National Wildlife Refuge. 5 – 7pm at the can even purchase a pot to glaze yourself. Nehalem. are planned for each site. FMI go to til- Lincoln City Cultural Center. On the lawn at the Lincoln City Clay. FMI lamookheadlightherald.com/community/ 541-994-7729 LITERARY HAPPENING Northwest Author Fair. A free event with take-a-step-back-in-time-for-a-weekend/ Grand Opening. Astoria Indoor Skatepark CINEMA dozens of authors signing including best article_bc44c362-309e-11e5-97ae-f benefit party. BBQ, live music, games, 21+ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. $2, 11am at sellers and award winners from fantasy, mys- Old Iron Show. Antique Tractors, gas dance party. Noon – 2pm, 16 and under the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. tery, history, sci-fi, YA, kid’s books, and more. engines, equipment, vintage trucks & cars. free skate, 2 – 5pm all ages free skate, 7pm Tool displays, swap meet, Cruise In. Adults FOOD & DRINK Book signing from 11am – 3pm in the plaza party time, 10pm dance party. At the Astoria next to Bob’s Beach Books in Lincoln City. $3 a day/$5 for 3 days. Kids 12 & under free. Armory. Wine Tasting. Eyrie Vinyards. 1 – 4pm at the 9am – 3pm at the Blue Heron French Cheese Cellar on 10th in Astoria Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show. Free OUTSIDE Co in Tillamook. FMI 503-801-4900 On the Land. Stanley Marsh Walk. 10am – admission, 10am – 6pm at the Seaside Wine Tasting. 1 – 5pm at the Wine Shack in Return from the Burn. Celebrating the Til- Ian McFeron noon at Stanley Marsh in Seaside. Register Ian McFeron’s writing has been his 7th album Time Will Take Convention Center. Cannon Beach. lamook State Forest. Activities and displays st nclctrust.org/on-the-land/2015-stanley- compared to Bob Dylan, John You, recorded in Nashville, A Step Back in Time. One ticket for $20 20th Annual Brewfest. Free admission, be- representing the history of the forest before, ginning at 11am at the Lighthouse Brewpub marsh/ during and after the fires. Free to the public. Lennon and Ryan Adams. Over TN with Grammy nominated is good for entry at 9 Tillamook County the course of a decade-long Producer/Guitarist Doug Lancio Museums and a train ride. Special activities in Lincoln City. Tillamook Bay Run. At Bayocean Spit near At the Tillamook Forestry Center, 22 miles Tillamook. FMI 503-842-7525 NE of Tillamook on the Wilson River Hwy. independent music career, he and members of Ryan Adams are planned for each site. FMI go to til- HAPPENING 503-815-6800 has gained a loyal following band The Cardinals. lamookheadlightherald.com/community/ Astoria Fire Open House. Food, Fun, THEATER take-a-step-back-in-time-for-a-weekend/ Lincoln County Fair. Free admission. At the and attracted media attention Firefighters! Free hot dogs, chips, and Evening Gloves. A one act social comedy. Fri/Sat, Aug 28-29, 8pm at article_bc44c362-309e-11e5-97ae-f Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Newport. stretching across the Atlantic. refreshments. Fire truck, Fire engines and Soup & Bread dinner at 6pm, play follows. the pickled fish/Adrift Hotel Old Iron Show. Antique Tractors, gas en- other equipment will be on display. Sparky thelincolncountyfair.com/ He currently tours in support of $15 - $25 suggested donation. At the Bay in Long Beach, WA. gines, equipment, vintage trucks & cars. Tool the Fire Dog and Smokey the Bear will be in City Arts Center. Hoops at the Beach. A 3 on 3 Basketball tour- displays, swap meet, Cruise In. Adults $3 a attendance. Free, 11am – 3pm at 555 30th nament at the Lincoln City Outlets. Brackets Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. day/$5 for 3 days. Kids 12 & under free. Noon St in Astoria. for all ages and skill levels. oregoncoast.org/ $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in – 5pm at the Blue Heron French Cheese Co hoops-at-the-beach/ Shanghaied Roller Dolls. Junior’s Mash-Up. Astoria. in Tillamook. FMI 503-801-4900 Kids ages 12 – 17 will be showing their stuff. Lincoln City Flower Show. Summer Souve- Return from the Burn. Celebrating the Til- $5, 4 – 6pm at the Astoria Armory. Shakespeare in the Park. 7 – 9pm at Ne- nirs. Free public viewing noon - 3pm. FMI halem Bay State Park. 503-368-5943 lamook State Forest. Activities and displays Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show. Free 541-994-9994 representing the history of the forest before, admission, 10am – 6pm at the Seaside All the Better to Kill You With. Whodunit. $15, LECTURE during and after the fires. Free to the public. 7pm at the Barn Community Playhouse in Convention Center. Fort Clatsop Guest Speaker. Editing the Jour- At the Tillamook Forestry Center, 22 miles Tillamook. Living History Program. Commenced Mak- nals of Lewis & Clark with Gary E Moulton. NE of Tillamook on the Wilson River Hwy. ing Salt. Focusing on the Lewis and Clark Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, 5pm in the Netul Room at the Fort Clatsop 503-815-6800 Expedition’s salt-making activities. Visitors 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Visitor Center, Warrenton. Lincoln County Fair. Free admission. At the Beach. will meet National Park Rangers in period LITERARY Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Newport. costume making salt from seawater and The Mousetrap. A whodunit. $14, 8pm at Writers on the Edge. Artist, poet and author thelincolncountyfair.com/ discussing details of the expedition. Free, Theater West in Lincoln City. Sandra Stone will present from her work. 11am – 4pm at the West end of Avenue U THEATER Open Mic session follows. $6, 7pm at the in Seaside. Evening Gloves. A one act social comedy. Newport Visual Arts Center. A Step Back in Time. One ticket for $20 Sunday 16 Soup & Bread dinner at 6pm, play follows. OUTSIDE $15 - $25 suggested donation. At the Bay is good for entry at 9 Tillamook County MUSIC Photo Hiking. Hike with professional pho- City Arts Center. Museums and a train ride. Special activities Castle Town. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria tographers Bob Gibson and Jeri Knudsen Eric John Kaiser are planned for each site. FMI go to til- Sunday Market. Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. lamookheadlightherald.com/community/ and learn basic techniques. $20 per person. Imagine Americana through the ments picked up along the way $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in take-a-step-back-in-time-for-a-weekend/ Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 11:30am – 9am – 11am at Cascade Head. FMI call 541- lens of French native, Eric John – even dirty roadhouse blues. Astoria. article_bc44c362-309e-11e5-97ae-f 2pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. 994-3405. Kaiser. Since 2006 he’s logged Saturday, Sept 5 at The Peninsula Shakespeare in the Park. 7 – 9pm at Ne- Jazz & Oysters. $25, $55 for Jazz and Oysters many a touring mile, discover- United Paws Monthly Adoption Day. This THEATER Arts Center. Concert setting. Tickets halem Bay State Park. 503-368-5943 is a great time to stop in and see all the + Blues & Seafood. Noon – 5pm at Wilson All the Better to Kill You With. Whodunit. $15, ing the American landscape, are $12, available at Brown Paper It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic kittens, cats and dogs that need new forever Field in Ocean Park. brownpapertickets.com/ 2pm at the Barn Community Playhouse in and fusing the music of his four Tickets on line. Located at 504 whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster homes. Noon – 3pm at the Tillamook County event/1376989 Tillamook. albums to date with musical ele- Theater in Cannon Beach. Fairgrounds. Pacific Ave. N., Long Beach, WA Listings continued on pg. 21 - 23 17 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com theater & performance. ASOC presents Get Down and Fishy at Little Shop Shanghaied in Astoria of Horrors: Strange Humming: (left to right) Cindy Karr, Amanda Payne, Aly Hanson, Joseph Oyala,Todd Payne, Cameron Lira, David Sweeney

CAST of The Orphans: Back row (l to r): Diane Cross, Martin Cherry, Val Braun. COASTER SUMMER REP Front row (l to r): Karen Martin, Karen NowDowns. Playing! It Could be Anyone of Us Little Shop of Horrors Written by Alan Ayckbourn Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman Ashley Rowles (Virginia) Markus Brown (Krook) and Tim Murphy (Sneek, not Snake) Directed by Ryan Hull Music by Alan Menken prepare to Shanghai you in the 31st ASOC production. Directed by Patrick Lathrop In a windswept country house a family of artistic Musical Direction by Chris Engbretson hirty One Years! That’s right. Astor 45 cast members in turn of the century failures wrangles over a will: a detective who has Assistant Director, Joseph Oyala Street Opry Company gears up for the couture, Olio stints (before-show song and never solved a case; a writer whose works have T 31st Annual Season of Shanghaied in Astoria. dance comedy in front of the curtain), and never been published, an artist who’s never shown The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve the ASOC Playhouse, rambling on with its a painting and a composer whose compositions across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – seen it – that’s not the point! What matters is, outdoor lavatory facilities, good beer at the have never been performed, and a dysfunctional after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed carnivore the historical, hysterical melodrama produc- bar, a hearty collection of souvenirs to take teenager. The prime ingredients for a murder promises unending fame and fortune to the down tion takes you on a wild belly laugh of a ride, home, not to mention the goodie basket mystery, but the victim is not who it should be, and and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, while the goofy archetypes of good and raffle at intermission; there’s lots to love the murder’s identity changes overnight. Throw in BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Au- evil, working class heroes, Astoria Finns and about this night out at the theater, and a some tongue in cheek humor for some comedic drey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards Ladies of the Night send you back in time summer’s worth of dates to do it. thrills. global domination! to a rough and tumble fishing town that still Cast: Stewart Martin, Ann Bronson, Cedar Cast: Cameron Lira, Todd Payne, Cindy Karr, proudly claims its identity. Partake of this Astoria tradition July Braasch, Gretchen Hoekstre, Frank Jagodnik, Ellen Amanda Payne, Aly Hanson, David Sweeney, Richard Director Nate Bucholz and choreographer 9 - Sept 12, every Thursday, Friday and Jensen Sponsored by The Ocean Lodge, Inn at Bowman, Josh Loring. Sponsored by The Ocean Carlete Lewis Allen drive physical comedy Saturday night, at 7:00pm. Sundays Mati- Cannon Beach, Lodges at Cannon Beach, Pro- Lodge, Inn at Cannon Beach, Lodges at Cannon to the hilt, in a fast-paced tale of crookery nees are July 19th, August 16th and- D. UrellSept. build/Milgard, Leland E.G. Larson and U.S. Bank. Beach, Candi & Jon Holzgrafe Dennis’ 7 Dees and chaos down on the river front. Audience 6th show time 2:00pm. Tickets at the box participation (now do I throw the popcorn office opens 1 hour before showtime.. All Fridays, Saturdays and select Sunday Matinees through Sept 6. or eat it) is a must, and BTW a good lesson at the ASOC Playhouse 129 West Bond Ticket Prices: when watching live theater: it’s okay to laugh! Street, Uniontown Astoria. Ticlts online at www.astorstreetoprycompany.com or call It Could be Any One of Us: $15 or $20 The actors appreciate it and it improves performance and pace! So prepare to laugh your now! 503-325-6104. Sponsored by “The Little Shop of Horrors: $18 or $23 Box Office: 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com ass off at the Astor St. Playhouse. Bridge” 94.9 FM Where Music is First!”

ll the Better to Kill You With is TAPA’s sum- Amer thriller. Written by Fred Carmichael and directed CAST: Chris Chiola, TAPA’s Board President, playing the by Brett Duer, All the Better to Kill You With, is not just wildly cunning Doug Travers. Rikki Reid, Robert Bucking- another love triangle that causes another murder. ham, Holly Dickson, Richard Coon, Garrick Gordon. And This is a classic whodunit with the exciting twist of the Anita O’Hagan. audience not only getting to see “whodunit”, but also how the whole thing is planned and carried out. We see the PERFORMANCES: August 14th through August 29th, Fri- clever interweaving of truth and falsehood that produces a day and Saturday performances begin at 7pm and Sunday tapestry of tension and thrills while meticulously blend- matinees begin at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to ing mystery and humor. The carefully planned deception curtain. almost works until truth rears its head and the brilliant Tickets: Diamond Art Jewelers, located at 307 Main Street structure of cunning topples to the ground. T in Tillamook. Call (503) 842-7940 for reservations. $15 The question is not necessarily “whodunit,” so to speak, for adults and $10 for students and those over 60. info@ but rather will the murderer be found out. The result is tillamooktheater.com or find us on Facebook. high tension and good dramatic excitement along with brilliant comic relief. All the Better to Kill You With origi- nally opened in 1967 in a small Vermont playhouse. At that TAPA’s Barn Community Playhouse is located at 1204 Ivy TAPA presents time, it was a modern murder mystery with a twist. With Street, corner of 12th and Ivy, one block west of Hwy 101. 48 years of age this play has evolved into something much www.tillamooktheater.com All the Better to Kill You With more than that. It has stood the test of time, offering “a something” for everyone.

Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 18 Painter Christos Koutsouras explores scenery surrounding and within New Works at IMOGEN Gallery By Robin Bacior

here’s an expansive air about Christos Koutsouras. Be it Contemporary Art - his intent was simple, to stay This mentality, warm demeanor, splitting his time between Asto- six months for an intensive period of painting, ria and Greece, or his gorgeous large-scale artwork, it’s clear he’s creating a body of work inspired by the Pacific always exploring, and judging by his success, finding. Koutsouras Ocean. Now five years later, Koutsouras calls was born in Samos, Greece, a small island surrounded by wide Astoria home, continually inspired by its wild endless sea. Even as a child, he was curious where it led. depth. “Being born on an island, surrounded by the element, you “I’m looking outside of my window right have two ways to escape; one is dreaming, trying to create travels now, and I see how the green forest from the in my head, that started early on as a child,” Koutsouras said. Washington side is constantly changing colors, “When time came and I was old enough to make decisions for to greys, to yellows,” Koutsouras said. “You myself I decided to embark on a ship on that journey.” don’t experience the colors from the Mediter- The ship was Koutsouras’s first career as a merchant marine. ranean, but what you get here is this wild, a little Now Playing! Even with his success aboard his ship, rising to a 3rd mate rank- bit scary at times, and moody, sometimes very ing, Koutsouras felt his true path was as an artist. He left the boat moody. If you take it as a talent and turn it within in an Ireland port and made his way to Berlin where he began his yourself, you can go [to] very deep parts of the

studies and work as a painter. human existence.” Urell Dinah Photo: “Painting has been the key of my outlet for what you call That search comes through in Koutsouras’s reality,” Koutsouras said. “Always something that will take me to work. With varying mediums like layered thin other places, my own perceived reality, and take to what I see and graphite lines or plump oil strokes, Koutsouras’s pieces comes together with a sense of natural “For me, to internalize a landscape is to go out and walk it and harmony, be it depicting a pastel-toned sunset or an endless get it and see the little things that happen, those details, and of dreary winter grey. His subtle, intuitive blend of colors create course get involved emotionally and psychologically, but I am sur- deep, atmospheric pieces, broad horizons that seem to be bring rounded of the moment, the process of life, not just go and make the viewer into the pieces as less of an image and more of an a photograph and run away like it is today, but take time to really environment. The actual size of his work adds to the feeling. walk and and observe and the result is what I translate with color Koustouras’s pieces can at times scale up to as large as 36ft by with those paintings.” 18ft. While some artists might find that sort of massive expression daunting, Koustouras, in his inherent expansive nature, feels Koutsouras brings an extensive collection of large scale can- inspired. vases, small impasto paintings and graphite drawings on wood “I do love big big big big pieces, I thrive with those,” Kout- panel for his second solo exhibition at Imogen. souras said. “It’s a talent to work on big scale pieces, the physical - D. Urell [size] give another dimension to the work, and also require a lot View Accessible to All in two locations, through Sept 9, more effort from the viewer to get into them, the bigger pieces at IMOGEN Gallery 240 11th Street (Open Daily) in Astoria. require you to be physically active and walk them - go back, right Large scale works are on exhibit in the Carruthers Building at left - a physical experience.” the corner of 12th & Commercial. Open select weekends and Koutsouras’s newest exhibition at IMOGEN Gallery entitled by appt. Contact Teri Sund: 503.468.0620. “Accessible To All” focuses on Koutsouras’s fascination with Fort Stevens Park. “Accessible to all, that’s exactly what it is,” Koutsouras said. “You can take your bicycle, you can walk, you can drive, take your kids, take your dogs, everybody can get there. Naturally it requires your physical presence, not only your physical but also how far you can open your senses, your being to perceive what’s happening there. Fort Stevens is the mouth of the Columbia River, it’s magical for me. If you open up yourself, go there without any agenda, just be there, then things happen.” New York to Astoria 33.75x25 oil on board For the last year, Koutsouras has been visiting Fort Stevens Park nearly daily, pay- the landscape I live in. I don’t mean it only by the means of clouds ing close attention to the slight day to day and blue skies- or grey skies in this case- water or mountains or variances, be it weather or people, the slight buildings, but more of a landscape inside. An eternal landscape.” shifts and their affect on the space. After coming to New York in 1994, Koutsouras spent two “I will never take a piece of paper to go decades making his way across the US, landing in Astoria in 2010 out to draw from the nature in itself, because to paint for six months. In search of a place to create a series of I have a difficulty to concentrate on one work for his second solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of thing for a really long time,” Koutsouras said. Over The River acrylic 112.5x65

19 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com art happens. Tom Cramer’s Wood Relief Brain Cameron at RiverSea at Whitebird n a solo show of new paintings titled Chas- woodwork- Iing Sunlight, north coast artist, Brian Cameron ing. He has Gallery presents a sun dappled world full of the spark and exhibited sizzle of summer by the sea and on city streets, on in galler- view through Sept 8. ies on the In this series of figurative paintings, Cameron works coast and in oil on linen to depict the Bokeh effect (a Japa- in Portland, nese term for lens blur), which is the way a camera including hitebird Gallery lens renders out-of-focus points of light. He became the Portland Wpresents Tom Cramer, well- fascinated with this effect while snapping thousands Art Museum known Oregon artist who creates of photos of people on the beach in front of his Gear- Rental Sales meticulously carved, painted and hart home right on the dune line. On trips to Portland Gallery. He gilded wood reliefs. The native he garnered action shots on urban streets, again has been a Oregonian gained much recogni- Tom Kramer Art Car and Mural. Photo by Shannon Kraft playing with light reflections. Some refer to Bokeh represented tion throughout Portland in the as soft bubbles of color; others claim it represents artist at Brian Cameron, Street Motion Two - ries of spirituality and cultures from places 1980’s and 90’s for his landmark how near-sighted people see the world. Cameron is RiverSea 21x20.5 such as India, Egypt and Europe. Merg- outdoor murals, excited by the distortion it creates. Gallery since 1998. ing aspects of painting and woodcarving, wildly painted Cameron is a life-long resident of Seaside and Also at RiverSea: Showing in the Alcove is Cramer’s piece are labor-intensive vignettes art cars and Scene through Fog, hand painted black and that allude to timelessness and emotional carved minia- white photographs by Astoria artist, Donna Lee experience, rather than any direct represen- ture totems – all Rollins. In this series Rollins explores the nuances tation. In Cramer’s intricate relief surfaces of fog cloaked landscapes with the addition of “Red Mirror” by and gilded textures there is a sense of the ethereal color applied in luminous, transparent Tom Cramer, oil infinite nature of reality, as Cramer’s blends & silver leaf on layers. a plethora of influences and such contradic- carved wood, 16 Rollins is a recent transplant to Astoria from tory things as order and chaos, irrational x 14” Maine. She holds an MFA from Rochester Insti- mental states, romanticism, industrialism tute of Technology and has taught photography and an array of musical, literary, visual and at universities in New England, in addition to cultural references to turn the viewer on to of which are exhibiting her work in one-woman shows, invita- an expanded view of themselves. bright, bold and lean toward American D.L. Rollins, Foggy Trees tional and group exhibits. pop-culture. View Tom Cramer at White Bird Gallery Gearhart, and a self-taught artist who has worked in RiverSea Gallery is open daily at 1160 Commercial Cramer’s recent wood reliefs are more through August 25 at 251 N. Hemlock in many different styles and in mediums ranging from Street in historic Astoria, Oregon: Mon - Sat 11 to intimately approached than his previous Cannon Beach. painting and relief printmaking to sculpture and public works, he draws from the deep histo- 5:30; Sun 11 to 4pm.

Patricia Clark-Finley, Agnes Field and Zifen Qian At Fairweather Gallery Mother Earth NYTHING GOES refers to the use of mate- Fairweather Gallery represents a collection of Arials and methods used to make art—any- fine art by an exceptional group of regional art- At LightBox thing to stretch the boundaries of understand- ists for over eight years. From traditional to tran- ightBox Photographic Gal- ing and meaning of the work. Abstract artists, sitional, contemporary to realism, impressionism Llery presents the group exhibit, Patricia Clark-Finley, Agnes Field and Zifen to emerging art. The gallery features new work “Mother Earth” on through the Qian show new works at Fairweather Gallery in each 1st Saturday Seaside Art Walk. month of August. Stu Levy of Port- Seaside through the month of August. Fairweather Gallery is located in the historic Gil- land, Oregon served as juror for this The recent opening at the Seaside gallery bert District, at 612 Broadway in Seaside. Open exhibit. included music, wine tastings and splendid Daily. www.fairweatherhouseandgarden.com Our Mother Earth, precious, offering of appetizers served in chic fashion. A beautiful, glorious, fragile, abused, healthy turn-out of art lovers the finishing touch. stressed. The tradition of landscape photography is one of beauty and Astoria-based artist Agnes Field - majesty yet the reality of landscape Roger Dorband, Harney County Pasture pictured here in front of her is so much more. “Mother Earth” looks to open our eyes to the chang- large scale work at Fairweather Galley instructor for Adam’s worksops in Yosemite ing environment and landscape, to reveal - uses a “matter of fact” approach and Carmel, and also taught at the Ansel the wonders of nature and to impose an to painting and making objects Adams Gallery Workshops. awareness of the fragility of Our Home, by improvising and reusing His photographs are in many public and Mother Earth. found materials along private collections including the Center for Fifty photographs were juried into with the paint to amplify the intended meaning. Creative Photography, the George Eastman the show, including work of local Astoria “Painting is a dark romance for me House, the Portland Art Museum, the Uni- photographers, Dwight Caswell, Roger Dor- —a sensuous love of paint and materials, versity of Oregon Art Museum, the Santa band, Jody Miller, David Lee Myers, Paul but also the expression of unknown meaning Barbara Museum of Art and the Wilson Haist, and Tom Kittel. Many photographers that always finds it’s way to the surface. Centre for Photography. It is often on the edge from the Northwest and from around the between making and destroying.” rest of the country complete the collection ALSO: LightBox Darkroom Members, Field is president of Astoria Visual Arts, on display. All info and images from the presenting archival fiber silver gelatin prints. curates for KALA Gallery and has show can be seen on the gallery website at LightBox offers supporting memberships nurtured a long relationship http://lightbox-photographic.com/shows/ for those who would like to help promote with the development mother_earth . the creative photographic arts on the North of art and artists in the Portland-based Levy teaches photogra- Coast of Oregon. 1045 Marine Dr. in Asto- Lower Columbia Pacific region. phy workshops on the Oregon Coast, stud- ria. Open Tues-Sat 11-5:30. 503-468-0238 ied with Ansel Adams and was an assistant or [email protected]

Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 20 ••• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater•••

Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. Fundraising Dinner. $7 for adults and $5 for tasting. 2pm shotgun start, $60/ player, OUTSIDE $16 - $21, 2pm at the ASOC playhouse in for children includes. 5 - 6:30pm at the Friday Tuesday Brain Cameron at RiverSea cart rental $15 per player. At the Gearhart CHIP-in. Love Your Columbia Astoria Astoria. Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Golf Links. Riverwalk Clean-up. The program will host MUSIC MUSIC Evening Gloves. A one act social comedy. Beach, WA Paddle Trip. Participants must supply their its next clean up on the Astoria Riverwalk Maggie & The Cats w/ The Tolovana Brass. A Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T Suggested donation. 3pm at the NCRD in National Radio Day. Celebrate with a dose own kayak and PFD. Experienced paddlers Trail. Volunteers will be picking up trash and New Orleans Gumbo of eclectic covers, soul, Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. Nehalem. of radio and a tall glass of lemonade from only. Reservations recommended. 6 – 8pm removing invasive plant species. Parking is blues, r&b, and a Lagniappe of originals. No Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6pm at It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic 11am – 3pm at Coast Community Rado in at the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. available at the Astoria Aquatic Center. 9am. cover, 6:30 – 9:30 at the Wine Bar at Sweet the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WA whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Astoria. Please call 541-270-0610. National Park Service 99th Birthday Party. Basil’s in Cannon Beach. Theater in Cannon Beach. Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. No cover, WA State International Kite Festival. On THEATER Free. Family fun activities. BBQ, canoeing Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6– 9pm at 6:30pm at the U Street Pub in Seaside. the beach at Long Beach. kitefestival.com/ and kayaking, share memories with Fort the Shelburne Restaurant & Pub in Seaview, All the Better to Kill You With. Whodunit. $15, Open Jam. Hosted by One Way Out. 8:30pm Monday 17 kite-festival/ Clatsop 1955 builders, and more. 11am WA. 7pm at the Barn Community Playhouse in at the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. MUSIC OUTSIDE Tillamook. – 3pm at Netul Landing at Fort Clatsop Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country, 40’s, & National Park, Warrenton. HAPPENING The Cabin Project. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Birdies Fore Books Golf Tournament. For 50’s. Free (donations accepted), 6 – 8pm at Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, Teen Tuesdays. Free special events just for Long Beach. SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) to Dragon Boat Rides. In Nehalem Bay. Rides the City Hall in Garibaldi. 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon teens in 6th through 12th grades. Activities support children’s literacy, with a wine are at 2:15 and 3:25pm. Register at ncrd.org CINEMA Beach. Jackson Andrews & Dave Quinton. Blues/ include movie making, video game nights, tasting reception. Golf includes 9 holes and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. $2, 11am at Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. THEATER Folk/Rock. No cover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café crafts, and movie nights. 3:30 – 4:30pm at the cart, drink ticket during golf, wine tasting the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in Angels Among Us. A Cabaret Dinner Theater in Cannon Beach. Seaside Library. FMI visit seasidelibrary.org and appetizers . Reception includes wine Astoria. Performance. With performer LuRain Penny Open Mic. Musicians, singers and comedians HAPPENING tasting, beer and appetizers. Wine Tasting and accompanist Peter Unander. $50 Din- are all welcome. Each performer will receive THEATER The Mousetrap. A whodunit. $14, 8pm at Teen Theater Club. Classes will present acting WA State International Kite Festival. On Reception $30, Golf $70 per person. Golf ner begins 5pm, presentation at 6:15pm, $1 off pints of beer or cider. Perform or just Theater West in Lincoln City. skill development and a monthly focus on the beach at Long Beach. kitefestival.com/ scramble at 3pm, Wine Tasting Reception Dinner Theater at 6:30pm, and concert enjoy the show. 7:30 – 9:30pm at Hondo’s a specific area of theater, including stage kite-festival/ 5 – 7pm at the Gearhart Golf Links. RSVP by 8 – 10pm at the Seaside Convention Center. Brew & Cork in Astoria, make-up, set design and lighting, script 8/13 at getsmartoregon.org/about-smart/ 503-738-4231 local-offices/north-coast-area/events/ Saturday 22 HAPPENING writing, budgeting and stage management. Tuesday 18 All the Better to Kill You With. Whodunit. $15, For ages 14 to 17. $10/ month. At the ASOC Open Spaces Bird Walk. Audubon Society MUSIC Friday Night Mixer. Enjoy a social hour at MUSIC Daniel Cecil. 9am – 2pm at the Tillamook 7pm at the Barn Community Playhouse in the gallery, with art and conversation, plus Playhouse in Astoria. volunteers will lead the walks. 9am at Devils Tillamook. The Cabin Project. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Lake in Lincoln City. 541-996-1224 Farmers Market. beverages provided by Astoria Coffeehouse. Long Beach. Jennifer Goodenberger. Jazz piano. No cover, It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic 5 – 7pm at Imogen Gallery in Astoria. Wednesday THEATER 6pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Trivia Night. Find out how much useless (or MUSIC CINEMA It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic Theater in Cannon Beach. even useful) stuff you know at the weekly George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock. 5:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. $2, 11am at whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster The Winterlings. 7pm at the Waikiki Beach Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. Trivia Night. 7pm at Baked Alaska in Astoria. – 9pm at Shelburne Restaurant and Pub in the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. Theater in Cannon Beach. Arena at Cape Disappointment State Park, Ilwaco. $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in Family Skate Night. The Shanghaied Roller Seaview. HAPPENING Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. Astoria. Dolls host a family friendly Open Skate Night. The Coconuts. Swing/Jazz/Country/Blue- WA State International Kite Festival. On $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in Beach Fire. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. The Mousetrap. A whodunit. $14, 8pm at There’s also Shanghaied Roller Doll merchan- grass/Folk. 6pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet the beach at Long Beach. kitefestival.com/ Astoria. Theater West in Lincoln City. dise available to purchase and concessions Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. kite-festival/ Neil Darling Band. $5 cover, 9pm at the San if you need a snack during all the fun! Come The Mousetrap. A whodunit. $14, 8pm at Jam Session. No cover, 7pm-ish – 10pm at the Dune Pub in Manzanita. on Friday and see if your favorite Doll is there. Theater West in Lincoln City. Moose Lodge in Astoria. Ten Spiders. 9pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & Sunday 23 $2 at the door and $3 for skate rentals. 5 - Wednesday 19 Jam Session. Hosted by Richard Thomasian. Grill in Lincoln City. MUSIC 9:00pm at the Astoria Armory. MUSIC Friday 21 No cover, 7 – 10pm at the Port of Call in Xochitl. 9pm at the Nauti Mermaid Bar & Brownsmead Flats. 10am – 3pm at the Spirit Dance 2. A free-form dance celebration. The Horsenecks. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Astoria. MUSIC Bistro. Astoria Sunday Market. Music by DJ Pranawave. 6pm warm-up & Long Beach. Dan Golden. World Music. 7:30 – 10:30pm at Nehalem Valley All-Stars. 5 – 8pm at the Richard T and Friends. No cover, 11:30am stretch. 6:15 circle opens and dance begins. CINEMA Manzanita Farmers Market. ART 8pm finish. Suggested donation $10, free McKeown’s Restaurant & Bar in Seaside. Rockaway Beach Art Fair & Farmers Market. – 2pm David Drury. Jazz guitar. 6pm at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. $2, 11am at for kids. At Pine Grove Community House in LITERARY David Drury. Jazz guitar. 6pm at the Bridge- At the Rockaway Beach Wayside. Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. Manzanita. Weekly Writing Lounge. A weekly drop-in water Bistro in Astoria. Music in the Hoffman Gardens. Live music Closing Reception. Art Accelerated Pop-Up writing environment with resources. $3/ ses- Beach Fire. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift Hotel from 1 – 2pm at the Hoffman Center in FOOD & DRINK Show, 5 – 8pm at 2016 3rd St in Tillamook. Saturday sion. 10am – 12:30pm at the Hoffman Center in Long Beach. Manzanita. Ice Cream Social. The public is invited for artaccelerated.weebly.com in Manzanita. cake & ice cream + birthday celebration. $1 MUSIC Xochitl. 9pm at the Nauti Mermaid Bar & Nestucca Valley Artisans Art Festival. Free Beach Fire. No cover. 8pm at Fort George suggested donation, free if it’s your birthday Bistro. Brewery & Public House in Astoria. Musician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at the Tillamook SPIRITUAL month. 2pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity admission, 10am – 5pm at the Kiawanda Library. Ocean Within Awareness Group. Mission: to Community Center in Pacific City. Rabbit Wilde. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Center in Klipsan Beach, WA ART Open Mic. 3 – 6pm at the Beehive in actively move toward our true nature and Rockaway Beach Art Fair & Farmers Market. Long Beach. become one with the Ocean Within. Meet- HAPPENING CINEMA Nehalem. At the Rockaway Beach Wayside. Ace Ventura. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater Ronnie Jay Pirrello. 8:30pm at the Snug ings will have two short meditation sessions, WA State International Kite Festival. On Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock guitar. group discussions, and a focus practice for the beach at Long Beach. kitefestival.com/ Mingle & Muse. Free, mingling at 4:30pm in Lincoln City. No cover, 6pm at the Shelburne Restaurant with light refreshments followed by a the week. All faiths/paths welcome. 6:30 – kite-festival/ ART in Seaview, WA 7:30pm at the Astoria Indoor Garden Supply. presentation at 5pm by painter Jef Gunn. At FOOD & DRINK Wine Tasting. Brooks. 1 – 4pm at the Cellar Rockaway Beach Art Fair & Farmers Market. The Honky Tonk Cowboys. Country. No cover, FMI 503-741- 7626 LITERARY the Sitka Center Near Otis. At the Rockaway Beach Wayside. Poetry Reading. Poet Max Blue. Bay Area on 10th in Astoria. 7 – 10p at the Astoria Moose Lodge. Poet Max Blue performs at KALA. Blue FOOD & DRINK Wine Tasting. 1 – 5pm at the Wine Shack in Nestucca Valley Artisans Art Festival. Free Saturday Night Dance Party. With DJ Nacho Thursday Seafood Boil. Seafood and kielbasa paired admission, 10am – 5pm at the Kiawanda travels with guitarist/singer-songwriter Cannon Beach. Bizznez mixing the latest dance music with MUSIC Roger Dorband, Harney County Pasture Andrew Boylan. Local poets open. Doors with McMenamins ales. $85 per person at Community Center in Pacific City. old favorites. No cover, 1pm at Twisted Fish the Gearhart Hotel. HAPPENING Alex Puzauskas. Jazz. 6pm at the Shelburne open at 7:30pm. $5 cover. Full Bar. KALA, FOOD & DRINK in Seaside. Inn in Seaview. 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. Cathlamet Downhill Corral Longboard Races. HAPPENING On the streets of Cathlamet. cathlamet- Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5, FOOD & DRINK Dallas Williams. Folk/Americana. No cover, THEATER Cathlamet Downhill Corral Longboard Races. chamber.com/longboard_races.php 8am – noon at the Bay City Arts Center. Wine Tasting Special. $9 for 4, 2-oz pours + 6:30pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, On the streets of Cathlamet. cathlamet- Cannon Beach American Legion Breakfast. complimentary appetizers. 4 – 6pm at the in Cannon Beach. chamber.com/longboard_races.php Wahkiakum County Fair. At the Wahkiakum 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Fairgrounds in Skamokawa. $7 adults, $3 children under 6. 9 – 11:30am Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café in Cannon Live Music. No cover, 6pm at U Street Pub Beach. Wahkiakum County Fair. At the Wahkiakum at the American Legion Hall in Cannon Beach. in Seaside. Fairgrounds in Skamokawa. WA State International Kite Festival. On Beach. the beach at Long Beach. kitefestival.com/ Sunday Live Music. Thursday Night Gigs, 6pm at the Thursday 20 WA State International Kite Festival. On kite-festival/ HAPPENING Cannon Beach Gallery. the beach at Long Beach. kitefestival.com/ Cathlamet Downhill Corral Longboard Races. MUSIC Black & Gold Northwest. A benefit support- MUSIC Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T kite-festival/ On the streets of Cathlamet. cathlamet- All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (donations ac- Inka Jam. 7pm at the Lincoln City Cultural ing returning wounded veterans. Sporting Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. Black & Gold Northwest. A benefit support- chamber.com/longboard_races.php cepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria. Center. 541-994-9994 clays competition, fishing tournaments and Two Crows Joy. 6 – 8pm at the Sand Dollar ing returning wounded veterans. Sporting WA State International Kite Festival. On North Coast Country Band. No cover, 3 – 6pm The Horsenecks. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Auction dinner event. $100 per person. At Restaurant & Lounge in Rockaway Beach. clays competition, fishing tournaments and the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria. the beach at Long Beach. kitefestival.com/ at the Astoria Moose Lodge. Long Beach. Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, 6:30pm at auction dinner event. $100 per person. At Register at blackandgoldclassic.com/Oregon kite-festival/ the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria. Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. CINEMA NW Classics Fly In & Cruise In. At the Til- THEATER Grill in Lincoln City. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. $2, 11am at Register at blackandgoldclassic.com/Oregon Music Jam. All are welcome. 6:30 – 8:30pm lamook Naval Air Museum. Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. at the Astoria Senior Center. OUTSIDE 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Monday McMenamins Brew Tour Golf Tourney. Sea- Beach. Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Room in HAPPENING Old School Classic Car Show. Includes raffle, HAPPENING Wahkiakum County Fair. At the Wahkiakum sonal and unique beers from McMenamins Astoria. music, food and a beer garden. 10am – 4pm Burgers & Jam Session. 6 – 9pm at the Ameri- Fairgrounds in Skamokawa. breweries will be stationed on the course at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. calendar cont. 22-23 can Legion Hall in Cannon Beach.

21 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com •• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater ASOC 12th annual vivian and virginia contest! cont. Aug . . Calling all Sturdy Women and Men! The Viv- of $2.00 and help ASOC raise cash for our Capital Cam- FOOD & DRINK ian and Virginia Contest is back! It’s the 12th year the paign to get indoor plumbing at the ASOC Playhouse!! Monday 24 Friday 28 Wine Tasting. End of Summer Surprise. 1 – Astor Street Opry Company will be holding their little YES, this truly is an election that can be bought! And 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. bit wicked friendly competition between local Taverns the fun part is, whoever raises the most cash for ASOC, MUSIC MUSIC and Coffee Houses. This is how it works: local participat- will be awarded the coveted prize of the Title Miss Vivian Rabbit Wilde. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Dan Cecil. 5 – 8pm at the Manzanita Farmers Wine Tasting. 1 – 5pm at the Wine Shack in Long Beach. Market. Cannon Beach. ing establishments choose in-house representative as or Virginia 2015 complete with fabulous prizes, trophies David Drury. Jazz guitar. 6pm at the Bridge- their participant for the competition to represent two of and bragging rights! CINEMA HAPPENING water Bistro in Astoria. Pacific County Fair. $5 daily, $10 for 4-day our charming characters from the local original musical Celebrate the Winners at Topsey Turvey performances Ace Ventura. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater melodrama “Shanghaied In Astoria”, now running at the (where the boys play the girl parts and the girls play the Phil Vassar. $15/ couple, $80 per person button. At the Pacific County Fairgrounds in in Lincoln City. ASOC Playhouse to September 12th 2015. boy parts,) Sept 18-19 at ASOC! So buy up those buttons includes desserts and spirits. At the home of Menlo, east of Raymond. co.pacific.wa.us/ Tuesday 25 Eric Paulson in Astoria. RSVP at 503-325- pcfair/ The basic goal is pretty simple...sell the buttons for folks and support your local hystorical, hysterical theater. 2203. oldoregon.com/events/details/phil- United Paws Adoption Event. 10am – 4pm as much as you can get with a recommended minimum MUSIC vassar-concert-for-cchs-5643 at Pine Grove Communnity Center in Manzanita. Ezza Rose. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Country Music Jam. Free, 7 – 9pm at the Theater Ops Beach. Wickiup Senior Center in Svensen. Bay City Pearl Festival. Artists, music, DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITIES by Markus Brown on Sunday, August 16th @ vendors, parade, rummage sale. Atarting at 6pm & Monday, August 17th @ 6pm. HAPPENING Engraved. 9pm at the Nauti Mermaid Bar & for upcoming Riverbend Players Community 10am at the Bay City Arts Center and Tennis Encore 20th Anniversary Party. Enjoy a free Bistro in Lincoln City. Theater productions at the NCRD Theater in Courts. Hip Hop class for all ages at 4:30 p.m. and Players Needed:(3) Men (1) Woman. Ages 25-65. Ian McFeron. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Nehalem, OR our tumbling room will be open to explore Including: Austin (25-35) He is well educated Long Beach. OUTSIDE a fun obstacle course and bounce house! Hood to Coast Race. hoodtocoast.com Over the River and Through the Woods and has a wife and children. Lee (35-45) He is a Instructors will be on hand to answer ques- The Pynnacles. $5 cover, 9pm at the San A heartwarming comedy written by Joe DiPietro drifter and a thief and Saul (35-up) a Hollywood THEATER tions, give studio tours and help you choose Dune Pub in Manzanita. that focuses on generational differences in a All the Better to Kill You With. Whodunit. $15, Producer. the perfect classes for the fall. Dancewear HAPPENING 7pm at the Barn Community Playhouse in family. Cast consists of 3 men and 3 women - and shoes will also be available for purchase. Pacific County Fair. $5 daily, $10 for 4-day Tillamook. October, 2015. Synopsis from Smoop.com 4 – 6pm at the Encore Dance Studio in button. At the Pacific County Fairgrounds in Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, Following are two, one-act Readers Theater “Sometimes your little brother just drives you Gearhart. Menlo, east of Raymond. co.pacific.wa.us/ 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon productions: absolutely insane, right? Or, if you don’t have a OUTSIDE pcfair/ Beach. The Dear Departed little brother, you have that friend who is great Free Admission to WA State Parks. and everything, but can totally make you want to OUTSIDE Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. A satire written by Stanley Houghton with a cast throw things at him on occasion. Well, imagine Hood to Coast Race. hoodtocoast.com $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in of 6 women and 4 men. Wednesday 26 Astoria. that kind of relationship built up over 30 years or THEATER so, and imagine that both parties involved are MUSIC All the Better to Kill You With. Whodunit. $15, The Mousetrap. A whodunit. $14, 8pm at A Separate Peace a little bit crazy, and now imagine that they’re Ezza Rose. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long 7pm at the Barn Community Playhouse in Theater West in Lincoln City. A sly, gentle dig at society’s conventions and Beach. Tillamook. preconceptions written by Tom Stoppard. stuck in a room with nothing other than booze, Sunday 30 Cast is 4 women and 2 men. burnt toast, and the sound of yapping coyotes to HAPPENING It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic November-December, 2015 in the NCRD River occupy their time. Chances are, things are going Pacific County Fair. $5 daily, $10 for 4-day whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster MUSIC to get ugly. That’s the situation at hand in Sam button. At the Pacific County Fairgrounds in Theater in Cannon Beach. Double J & the Boys. 10am – 3pm at the Bend Room Astoria Sunday Market. If you are interested in a director position, please Shepard’s True West, and “ugly” doesn’t even Menlo, east of Raymond. co.pacific.wa.us/ Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. contact Brian McMahon (briantjmcmahon@gmail. begin to cover the events of this play. pcfair/ $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in Richard T and Friends. 11:30a – 2pm at the

Astoria. Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. com /503-368-3201) or Linda Makohon (mako- LECTURE This years ASOC Fall Production will be a chal- Music in the Hoffman Gardens. Live music [email protected] /503-504-6224) Lewis & Clark’s New Look. With Gary The Mousetrap. A whodunit. $14, 8pm at lenging and exciting process for performance Moulton. 6:30 – 8pm at the Columbia Pacific from 1 – 2pm at the Hoffman Center in Theater West in Lincoln City. artists and a thought-provoking and rousing ride Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Manzanita. AUDITIONS • TRUE WEST for our audiences. For more information please THEATER Saturday 29 The Commanders Jazz Ensemble. Free, 4pm The Astor Street Opry will be holding auditions at the Liberty Theater in Astoria. call the Director Markus Brown @ 503-741-4425 or It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic MUSIC for the for the Pulitzer Prize runner-up play writ- email @ [email protected] Rainbow Girls. No cover. 8pm at Fort George whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. 6pm at the Bridge- ten by Sam Sheppard “TRUE WEST”. Directed Brewery & Public House in Astoria. Theater in Cannon Beach. water Bistro in Astoria. Hip Hatchet. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Big Band Dance. With the Lincoln City Pops Thursday 27 Beach. Dance Your Joy at AAMC Orchestra. 7 – 10pm at the Lincoln City The AAMC is a cooperative of passionate MUSIC Cultural Center. 541-994-9994 ART Encore Dance Studio’s professionals who want to share the love Ezza Rose. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Laura Sheehan. 9am – 2pm at the Tillamook Tillamook Art on the Green. Enjoy two days of Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Food and Entertain- 20th Anniversary Celebration of dance, fitness & performance art with Beach. Farmers Market. ment. 10am – 4pm at the Blue Heron French you. Located at 342 10th St. in Astoria. CINEMA Troll Radio Revue. Americana. $2 for adults, Cheese Company in Tillamook. Encore Dance Studio invites you to help Monday free for children. 11am – noon at Fort Ace Ventura. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater kick off thier 20th Anniversary Celebration • 10-11am: Tai Chi w/Angela Sidlo in Lincoln City. George in Astoria. HAPPENING Dog Day Afternoon. Pirate Play is the theme season with an Anniversary party on Tuesday, Tuesday HAPPENING Engraved. 9pm at the Nauti Mermaid Bar & for this year’s Dog Day Afternoon event at August 25th from 4pm to 6pm. Enjoy a FREE • 9-10am: Zumba Fitness w/Nayelli Bistro in Lincoln City. Pacific County Fair. $5 daily, $10 for 4-day Astoria Sunday Market. The centerpiece Hip Hop class for all ages at 4:30pm and the Dalida button. At the Pacific County Fairgrounds in Ian McFeron. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in of the day is a catwalk for the dogs and tumbling room will be open to explore a fun Wednesday Menlo, east of Raymond. co.pacific.wa.us/ their owner as they compete for prizes of Long Beach. obstacle course and bounce house! • 10-11am: Tai Chi w/Angela Sidlo pcfair/ best-dressed and other silliness. This year Instructors will be on hand to answer ques- Junebugs. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune the dogs will “Walk the Plank” instead of the Thursday LITERARY Pub in Manzanita. catwalk to compete in this pirate-themed tions, give studio tours and help you choose the • 9-10am Zumba Toning w/Nayelli Last Thursday Poetry Open Mic. With host ART event. Registrations are $5 per pet with pro- perfect classes for the fall. Dancewear and shoes Dalida Ric Vrana. Sign up onsite for a short time slot Word & Image. A Dialog Between Writers ceeds going to Clatsop Animal Assistance. will also be available for purchase. Fall 2015 • 5:30 - 6:30pm: TAI CHI w/Angela to read your own poems or a poem you like. and Artists. Writers and visual artists 10am – 3pm. schedule is online now at www.getyoudancing. 7 – 9pm at Port of Call in Astoria. Sidlo exchange com. Saturday THEATER This fall Encore is offering over 70 classes per THEATER works, creating pieces inspired by each It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic • 6 - 7pm: Argentine Tango w/Estelle Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, other’s works. 7pm at the Hoffman Center whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster week in two locations! Choose from Tap, Jazz, Olivares 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon in Manzanita. Theater in Cannon Beach. Ballet, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Tumbling, Hip • 7- 8pm: ARGENTINE Tango w/Estelle Beach. Hop, Acro, Cheer & Born to Entertain Performing Tillamook Art on the Green. Enjoy two days Monday 31 Olivares Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. of Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Food and Entertain- Arts Preschool. Classes are available for all ages News: Some instructors are taking a $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in ment. 10am – 5pm at the Blue Heron French MUSIC from 2 1/2 thru adult. Convenient after school short summer break- please view our Astoria. Cheese Company in Tillamook. The Blackberry Bushes. 8pm at the Adrift programs are available with school bus drop schedule online for current updates ☺ CINEMA Hotel in Long Beach. off and transportation is available from Seaside www.astoriaartsandmovement.com The Mousetrap. A whodunit. $14, 8pm at Who Framed Roger Rabbit. $2, 11am the Hip Hatchet. 8pm at the Sou’wester Lodge Heights. For more details please visit www.gety- Theater West in Lincoln City. Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. in Seaview. oudancing.com or call us at 503-717-1637.

Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 22 ASOC 12th annual vivian and virginia contest! Beginner’s Guide to Growing Weed Outdoors cont. Sept 1 Karaoke from Hell. 45 cover, 9pm at the san CINEMA Dune Pub in Manzanita. Who Framed Roger Rabbit. $2, 11am the Loch Lomond. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Oregon’s new marijuana law Brought to you by Peter Marsh Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. Long Beach. now allows anyone over 21 to possess ART Tuesday 1 Chinook Arts Festival. Blown glass, photog- marijuana and to grow four plants at MUSIC raphy, jewelry, Oil & watercolors, pottery and home in a location where it is out of Hip Hatchet. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long more. In Chinook. Beach. Seaside Art Walk. 5 – 8pm at galleries and sight from the public. other businesses in Seaside and Gearhart. However, buying plants is still not legal ART Monthly Photo Salon. 7 – 9pm at the Hoff- until October 1. Until then, only medical FOOD & DRINK man Center in Manzanita. Battle of the Bowls. Chili vs Chowder marijuana patients can purchase young Showdown. $7 tasting fee. Cooking begins plants from medical marijuana dispensaries. Wednesday 2 at 10am and public tasting begins at 1pm. At So in order to take advantage of the new MUSIC the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. cathlametchamber.com/chili_cookoff.php law and grow your first (legal) plants in the Pete Olson. 7pm at the Lincoln City Cultural amazing weather this summer, you will have Center. Wine Tasting. Oregon Pinot Noir #4. 1 – 4pm to rely on the generosity of friends or the Live Music. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. cannabis community in general. Beach. Wine Tasting. 1 – 5pm at the Wine Shack in Luckily, long-time weed growers are en- Cannon Beach. THEATER joying the new-found freedom to grow and Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, HAPPENING enjoy their own plants without fear of pros- 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Wooden Boat Show. At Elochoman Slough ecution, so they are usually happy to share Beach. Marina in Cathlamet. their experience—and their seeds. So don’t Swap Meet. At the Appelo Archive Center be shy—it’s really no different than finding a Thursday 3 in Naselle. source for any other garden plants--you will pollen sacks (balls) forming, it is male and cannot produce a bud MUSIC Come Play on Labor Day. Family fun, food, be surprised how easy it is to make a connection. and must be carefully removed and disposed in order not to Live Music. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long vendors, music, and all the best that small- Try to find a strain of plant that will suit your needs. Indica pollinate the females. A female has white hairs emerging at the Beach. town America has to offer. In South Bend. is a relaxant, typically used to relieve pain. The Sativa strain is same spot that will grow into buds. CINEMA Game Day at the Library. Relax and have fun more of a stimulant, more appropriate for appetite stimulation, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. $2, 11am the with family and friends at the library’s free migraines, pain, nausea, and commonly used by HIV/AIDS and 6) A single male plant will pollinate with all the female flow- Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. monthly Game Day. Choose from a wide variety of board games, card games, and cancer patients. ers in a room. This will provide you with your own seeds for the HAPPENING We are going to start with outdoor growing, which requires LEGO® bricks for all ages. 2 – 4pm at the winter but will not provide you with any usable marijuana mate- Come Play on Labor Day. Family fun, food, Astoria Public Library. only basic gardening equipment. For this, you need to make sure rial. Plants that breed together will take on the characteristics of vendors, music, and all the best that small- Civil War Reenactment. Infantry, Cavalry, that your seeds or plants are suitable for growing in the variable each parent plant. (So a blue dream male who pollinates a G-13 town America has to offer. In South Bend. weather likely in your garden, balcony, window box, greenhouse Artillery, Medical Corps, Camp Followers, and female would now become a blue-13 strain.) First Thursday Trivia. Teams of 1-5 compete Townspeople (sutlers) make up the variety of for universal admiration and fantastic prizes. etc. Note that experts recommend always planting in pots so Civil War period reenactors you’ll encounter. 7) Think about pest control before the pests arrive!! There are Sign up ahead of time or just show up! Free, they remain portable and you can move them if the summer Several live battles are carried out for you to 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Astoria Public Library. ends early, you realize your plants are becoming more visible as many insects and animals just waiting to take a bite of that deli- view over the long weekend. At Fort Stevens they grow, or you decide to move. cious flower you have been spending your time on, including in- THEATER State Park – Historic Site in Hammond. sects, caterpillars, slugs, and large animals that visit your garden! It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic Surf City Classic Car Show. 10am – 6pm at 1)To give yourself the best chance of success, you don’t just There are foliage sprays to kill insects that will attack your plants whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. Theater in Cannon Beach. dig up some soil from your yard and drop it into a pot. The outside, but killing isn’t always the way to go and can harm the environment. A simple barrier/fence surrounding your plant will Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. THEATER modern cannabis plant has been highly modified through many It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic keep most pests and animals out of harms way. $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in generations, and demands a very refined set of inputs to work its Astoria. whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster alchemical magic. This includes specific soils, amendments, com- 8) Molds will be your next problem, but will only really bother Theater in Cannon Beach. post teas, wet and dry fertilizers (all sold by our local experts at you during the rainy season, so if you are able to finish and har- Friday 4 Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. Astoria Indoor Gardening Supply) that will run you at least $50. vest your plant before the storms come in you wont have to deal $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in MUSIC Astoria. 2) Seeds: There are many methods of germinating the seeds. with it at all. (There are organic sprays to kill mold.) Noah Dooley. 5 – 8pm at the Manzanita Always keep the seeds moist in a dark place for 1 to 3 days. 9) It will be time to harvest in about 45 to 70 days after the Farmers Market. Sunday 6 Whenever you see a white root popping out of the seed, it’s time plant begins to flower, It will show signs of maturity by the yel- Loch Lomond. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in MUSIC to plant it in unfertilized soil. With the tip of the root pointing Long Beach. lowing of the broad sun leaves. These will need removed to Bar-K Buckaroos. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria down and the seed pod on top, so leaves can sprout easily. Or encourage the accelerated growth of the flower. Cannabis is an HAPPENING Sunday Market. you can start your seeds in small pots filled with the best soil mix Come Play on Labor Day. Family fun, food, annual plant, which means once it has flowered it will die. The Live Music. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long formulated for cannabis that you can afford. main sign of a fully grown plant will be the change from the white vendors, music, and all the best that small- town America has to offer. In South Bend. Beach. 3) If you start with a small plant, you will probably need to hairs on the flowers to red. Yes! It will have that unmistakable Royal Jelly Live. No cover. 8pm at Fort George odor as it approaches maturity, but hey—it’s legal. First Friday Nights. A mix of live music, transplant it into a bigger pot before the roots reach the bottom games, film screenings, skills demonstra- Brewery & Public House in Astoria. of the pot and start to tangle or become root-bound. Keep it in a 10) If the summer ends before the plant is ready, you must tions, and hands-on activities. A cash bar ART shady spot for a few days, then increase its exposure to sunshine bring it indoors near a window. Cut down the plant and hang and inspired snacks will be available. Free Chinook Arts Festival. Blown glass, photog- over a week or so. the stems upside down for five to seven days. Once you can admittance, 7 – 9pm at the Barbey Maritime raphy, jewelry, Oil & watercolors, pottery and Center in Astoria. more. In Chinook. 4) Find a place with enough light, at least 18 hours of sunlight snap the flowers off the stems, they’re ready to be trimmed. Keep dried flowers in a sealed container for about 10 days, THEATER HAPPENING are needed, for it to stay in a vegetative state, or 12 hours of Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, sunlight to start your budding or flowering of your plant. Don’t opening and closing it a couple of times a day to allow an Swap Meet. At the Appelo Archive Center 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon in Naselle. over-water or over-fertilize. The soil should be pretty dry before exchange of air. If you are a beginner, you can expect to get only Beach. you water. Feed the plant a compost tea every other watering, about two ounces of buds from an outdoor plant, whereas an Come Play on Labor Day. Family fun, food, Shanghaied in Astoria. Musical melodrama. vendors, music, and all the best that small- experienced indoor grower will harvest many times more. But a $16 - $21, 7pm at the ASOC playhouse in and water with plain water if dry otherwise. About three to five town America has to offer. In South Bend. weeks after planting, add a “top dressing” of nutrients and fertil- flourishing outdoor grow can become extremely productive--as Astoria. Saturday 5 izer, also repeat tea feeding every other watering. many clandestine growers have proved..... First Sunday Family Program. A time for fun MUSIC filled family experiences and are inspired by 5) When the plant reaches 6-12 inches high, prepare fertil- Matt W. 9am – 2pm at the Tillamook Farmers the museum’s 3D movies: Galapagos and Market. ized soil in a clean five-gallon plant pot and re-plant. Sex the Thanks to Dustin Niziolek at Astoria Indoor Gardening Supply for Turtle Vision. Included with paid admission. 10:30am – 3:30pm at the Columbia River plant. You can tell if your plant is a male or female by examining Eric John Kaiser. $12, 7pm at the Peninsula his help with this column. Arts Center in Long Beach. Maritime Museum in Astoria. it where the main stem connects to the branches. If there are

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himself) while others stay the same (meaning Gordo). Robyn is not so sure. But when it becomes clear that Gordo’s fixation on the couple over- steps bounds, they decide to cut off contact with him – until a letter arrives from Gordo referring to a shameful episode from high school where Si- mon was a bully and Gordo his victim and this is all a game of payback.

Dark Places (August 7) Author The Gift (August 7) Jason Bateman and Gillian Flynn’s previous novel before Rebecca Hall star in writer/director/co-star Gone Girl hits the screen with Charlize Theron Joel Edgerton’s ‘90s throwback stalker thriller. starring in another dark story filled with betray- Bateman and Hall play Simon and Robyn, who als and murder. Set in the Midwest, Theron have recently moved to Simon’s hometown plays Libby Day, a woman traumatized by the television series. Set against eh backdrop of termination. Together with a ticked off Phoebe of L.A. from Chicago. At first glance, Simon murder of her family while she was a child who the early 1960’s, at the height of the Cold War, and aided by Lasseter, Mike must fight his way and Robyn are an ideal couple, ensconced in blames her imprisoned brother Ben (Corey The Man from U.N.C.L.E. centers on CIA agent out of this mess and somehow in the process a modern house in the Hollywood hills, Simon Stoll) for the killings. Thirty years later, Libby is Solo and KGB agent Kuryakin. Forced to put save his relationship. works in computer security; Robyn is an interior still a mess, but a (fading) celebrity of sorts, be- aside longstanding hostilities, the two team designer. In fact, the only thing missing from ing one of two survivors of the Kansas Prairie up on a joing mission to stop a mysterious in- No Escape (August 23) Comedians Owen their lives is children. Robyn had previously Massacre. After having penned a memoir of ternational criminal organization, which is ben Wilson and Lake Bell take on rare dramatic miscarried. Almost immediately, Simon and her family’s murder years ago “A Brand New on destabilizing the fragile balance of power acting roles with this family-in-peril action Robyn bump into an ex-high school classmate Day”, Libby’s money is running out. She’s be- through the proliferation of nuclear weapons thriller. Wilson plays businessman Jack Dwyer, of Simon’s -- Gordo (Edgerton). Before long, hind on her rent and nearly broke. She meets and technology. The duo’s only lead is the who moves with his wife Annie (Bell) and their the socially awkward Gordo is invited over for Lyle (Nicholas Hoult), a sicko she would nor- daughter of a vanished German scientist, who two girls to a Southeast Asian country. But dinner and soon after begins showering the mally blow off but for her reduced circumstanc- is the key to infiltrating the criminal organiza- the Dwyer’s dreams of a new life are shattered couple with unwanted gifts, to the point Simon es. Lyle gets Libby to visit Kill Club, where tion, and they must race against time to find when a coup breaks out. Insurgents attack the recalls that Gordo was nicknamed “Weirdo” in fellow weirdos re-enact unsolved (or wrongly him and prevent a worldwide catastrophe. city and kill all foreigners. The Dwyers only high school. Alpha male Simon separates the solved) crimes like Libby’s. Lyle is convince Also starring Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), hope for survival is to make it to the American world into winners and losers. Some people that the real killer has ot been caught. This Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby), and embassy. With Pierce Brosnan. change after high school, Simon says (meaning causes Libby to flash back to images of her Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes). family’s murder – and to reconsider what she had previously thought a certainty – American Ultra (August 21) Jesse that her brother Ben was the killer. After Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in this ac- PARKS AFTER DARK visiting Ben in prison, who has always tion comedy about a stoner who discovers he maintained his innocence, Libby and Lyle is actually a professional assassin. Eisenberg team up to find the real killer amid a raft plays Mike, perpetually stoned convenience of lowlife characters and issues including store clerk who (barely) maintains a relationship child molestation and Satanic rituals. with Phoebe (Stewart) who is only too aware of all of his faults. Still, after a much-anticipated The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (August trip to Hawaii is deep-sixed because of Mike’s 14) Director Guy Ritchie (Trainspotting, drug habit, Phoebe is furious, yet stands by Sherlock Holmes) returns with his latest her man. Mike resumes his stoned existence, action meeting with comedy. his dealer Rose Synopsis: (John Leguiza- Help raise money for Astoria Parks Henry mo), working at and Recreation scholarships! for low Cavill the store. But incme families. Come to McClure (Man of when his CIA Park on 8th and Grand Avenue on Steel) handler Lasseter Saturday, July 25th. This is NOW stars as (Connie Britton) open to ALL ages. Park opens at Napo- shows up at the 8:00 PM and movie starts at 9:00 leon Solo store with some PM. $5.00 entry. Food by North opposite No Escape w/ Owen Wilson and Lake Bell - not a comedy. cryptic code Coast Food Web and Beer for sale. Armie words and soon Sept 5th - Ghost Busters Hammer thereafter is attacked by assassins which he On Aug 22 - Glow in the Dark (The Social Network) as Illya Kuryakin in kills without blinking an eye, Mike is floored. at Evergreen Fields, Ultimate Frisbee director Guy Ritchie’s action adventure, a He’s a sleeper assassin who’s been targeted for and Kickball. 8pm fresh take on the hugely popular 1960’s Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 24 The Pedaling Adventures of Madame Velo (a.k.a. The Bike Madame)

Bike Madame FREE WILL ASTROLOGY© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny August By Margaret Hammitt-McDonald ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I am very much in love with no one . Plot your own nefarious path.” Although this counsel is slightly in particular,” says actor Ezra Miller. His statement would make funny to me, I’m too moral and upright to recommend it to you sense coming out of your mouth right about now. So would this -- even now, when I think there would be value in you being less one: “I am very much in love with almost everyone I encounter.” nice and polite and agreeable than you usually are. So I’ll tinker The Hazards of Riding In Campgrounds Or this one: “I am very much in love with the wind and moon and with Evil Supply’s message to create more suitable advice: “For hills and rain and rivers.” Is this going to be a problem? How will the greater good, follow your naughty bliss. Be a leader with a you deal with your overwhelming urge to overflow? Will you break wild imagination. Nudge everyone out of their numbing routines. and Other Aspects of Camping With a Bike people’s hearts and provoke uproars everywhere you go, or will Sow benevolent mischief that energizes your team.” ey, everyone, it’s me, Columella, favorite flavors of lube, least favorite you rouse delight and bestow blessings? As long as you take Margaret’s faithful folding bike. flat-prevention devices) and the sounds SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Every time you resist acting on your H yourself lightly, I foresee delight and blessings. About two years ago, she let me take of generators for giant RVs will fade into anger and instead restore yourself to calm, it gets easier,” writes over the column to describe my experi- the distance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In her io9.com article on untranslat- psychologist Laura Markham in Psychology Today. In fact, neu- ences bicycle-touring in Canada and to Then there’s my favorite adventure: able words, Esther Inglis-Arkell defines the Chinese term wei-wu- rologists claim that by using your willpower in this way, “you’re give you suggestions if you choose to riding around the campground. It’s wei as “conscious non-action . . . a deliberate, and principled, actually rewiring your brain.” And so the more you practice, the undertake a similar experience. Now much like riding in a parking lot: things decision to do nothing whatsoever, and to do it for a particular less likely it is that you will be addled by rage in the future. I see she’s given me the opportunity to ad- can become a free-for-all. (Not to men- reason.” In my astrological opinion, the coming days would be a the coming weeks as an especially favorable time for you to do dress another important bike-touring favorable time to explore and experiment with this approach. I this work, Scorpio. Keeping a part of your anger alive is good, of tion that if you’re camping at a high subject: the sleeping arrangements. think you will reap wondrous benefits if you slow down and rest course -- sometimes you need its energy to motivate constructive altitude, your rider may be huffing and (Alas, as I’m along on a car-camping in the embrace of a pregnant pause. The mysteries of silence change. But you would benefit from culling the excess. puffing in the most unbecoming way— and emptiness will be rich resources. trip, my own sleeping arrangements not the best time to flirt with that hot SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Much of the action in the have not pink hy- GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I always liked side-paths, little dark world’s novels takes place inside buildings, according to author been brid cycle back-alleys behind the main road -- there one finds adventures Robert Bringhurst. But characters in older Russian literature optimal. next door.) and surprises, and precious metal in the dirt.” The character are an exception, he says. They are always out in the forests, I’ve been You’ll ex- named Dmitri Karamazov makes that statement in Fyodor Dos- traveling and rambling. In accordance with astrological omens, I folded up perience toyevsky’s novel The Brothers Karamazov. And now I’m thinking suggest that you draw inspiration from the Russians’ example in in the trunk that you might like to claim his attitude as your own. Just for a the usual the coming days. As often and as long as you can, put yourself of the car, while, you understand. Not forever. The magic of the side paths thrills and in locations where the sky is overhead. Nature is the preferred wedged and back-alleys may last for no more than a few weeks, and then chills, setting, but even urban spots are good. Your luck, wisdom, and between gradually fade. But in the meantime, the experiences you uncov- plus you’ll courage are likely to increase in direct proportion to how much a bag of share the er there could be fun and educational. I do have one question for time you spend outdoors. you, though: What do you think Dmitri meant by “precious metal groceries road with in the dirt”? Money? Gold? Jewelry? Was he speaking metaphori- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Has a beloved teacher disap- and some some cally? I’m sure you’ll find out. pointed you? Are there inspirational figures about whom you laundry… unlikely feel conflicted because they don’t live up to all of your high not the creatures, CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Sometimes the road less traveled standards? Have you become alienated from a person who most everything is less traveled for a reason,” says comedian Jerry Seinfeld. His gave you a blessing but later expressed a flaw you find hard to dignified from implication is that rejecting traditional strategies and conven- overlook? Now would be an excellent time to seek healing for position.) those bus- tional wisdom doesn’t always lead to success. As a professional rifts like these. Outright forgiveness is one option. You could also My fa- rebel myself, I find it painful to agree even a little bit with that like RVs to work on deepening your appreciation for how complicated and vorite style idea. But I do think it’s applicable to your life right now. For the bears! (I met a bruin in Sequoia National paradoxical everyone is. One more suggestion: Meditate on how of lodging is the bed-and-breakfast, as foreseeable future, compulsive nonconformity is likely to yield Park. He lost interest in me when he your longing for what’s perfect might be an enemy of your ability I’m not a young bicycle anymore, and I discovered that the odor of energy bars mediocrity. Putting too much emphasis on being unique rather like to give my tires a rest on a friendly than on being right might distract you from the truth. My advice: to benefit from what’s merely good. clinging to me did not mean I had any surface. I also appreciate the fact that, Stick to the road more traveled. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): French and Italian readers may actual energy bars hidden inside my when my person is well-fed from the frame.) Watch out for little kids (and LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I expect you to be in a state of constant have no problem with this horoscope. But Americans, Canadians, gourmet breakfast and well-rested from Brits, and Aussies might be offended, even grossed out. Why? some adults) riding the wrong way, birth for the next three weeks. Awakening and activation will sleeping in a bed rather than in a tent chipmunks dashing across your path, come naturally. Your drive to blossom and create may be ir- Because my analysis of the astrological omens compels me to (she always seems to find rocks under conclude that “moist” is a central theme for you right now. And and stray laundry lines ready to snag resistible, bordering on unruly. Does that sound overwhelming? her, despite searching the area for them research has shown that many speakers of the English language your rider. I don’t think it will be a problem as long as you cultivate a mood before setting up the tent—hey, stop find the sound of the word “moist” equivalent to hearing finger- Oh, I suppose I forgot the other op- of amazed amusement about it. (P.S. This upsurge is a healthy nudging me in the fender, would you?), nails scratching a chalkboard. If you are one of those people, I tion: staying in a hotel or motel. I’ve had response to the dissolution that preceded it.) she is more likely to remember to give apologize. But the fact is, you will go astray unless you stay meta- memorable experiences in mom-and- me my breakfast treats of fresh lube and VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Expiration dates loom. Fond adieus phorically moist. You need to cultivate an attitude that is damp pop establishments with fake bamboo grease. Some B and Bs have specials and last laughs and final hurrahs are on tap. Unfinished busi- but not sodden; dewy but not soggy; sensitive and responsive headboards and eye-searing rugs, for cyclists, and many will accommodate ness is begging you to give it your smartest attention while and lyrical, but not overwrought or weepy or histrionic. where I had to sleep between a luggage bikes so that you don’t have to be ban- there’s still time to finish it with elegance and grace. So here’s rack and the teeny bathroom, provid- my advice for you, my on-the-verge friend: Don’t save any of PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Which signs of the zodiac are the ished to the porch or worse, the alley. ing my rider with entertaining tripping your tricks, ingenuity, or enthusiasm for later. This is the later most expert sleepers? Who best appreciates the healing power Encourage your rider to splurge on this you’ve been saving them for. You are more ready than you realize of slumber and feels the least shame about taking naps? Which great arrangement. hazards at night. (Needless to say, we to try what has always seemed improbable or inconceivable of the twelve astrological tribes are most inclined to study the art If he or she is on a budget, alas, haven’t stayed at the posher establish- before now. Here’s my promise: If you handle these endings with of snoozing and use their knowledge to get the highest quality you’re stuck with camping. This is ments.) These places come with delight- righteous decisiveness, you will ensure bright beginnings in the renewal from their time in bed? My usual answer to these ques- not my favorite, as I’ve either had to ful ‘70s music for background and beds weeks after your birthday. tions would be Taurus and Cancer, but I’m hoping you Pisceans be chained to a picnic table at night that droop in the middle (not that I ever will vie for the top spot in the coming weeks. It’s a very favorable get the chance to sleep in a bed!) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A company called Evil Supply sells a sa- (on a bike trip) or sequestered within time for you to increase your mastery of this supreme form of There are a few sleeping arrange- tirical poster that contains the following quote: “Be the villain you the trunk (on a car-and-bike trip). I’ve self-care. ments I haven’t tried: roof racks, yurts, were born to be. Stop waiting for someone to come along and been to enlightened places that have corrupt you. Succumb to the darkness yourself.” The text in the Homework: Express gratitude for the enemy who has taught bike-only sections, so you can chat with backpacking, Walmart parking lots (the advertisement for this product adds, “Follow your nightmares . . you the most. FreeWillAstrology.com. other bikes about our favorite top- horror!) If and when I do, you’ll be the ics (how often our riders maintain us, first to know. 25 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com network. Community Listings WORKSHOPS/CLASSES more information, call Brandy at 325-0313 Ext. 220 or Rosetta at ext. 222”. Bird Illustration Class. August 17. With weekend workshops. www.yoganam.com. 530 Hall 3779 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, Call Joy: Nora Sherwood. $20 includes materials, coffee 440 9761. 503.738.6560 CLATSOP COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY is Angora Hiking Club News Release and scones. 10:30am – 12:30pm in the Chess- LOTUS YOGA ASTORIA. Classes with Certified, ZUMBA. Come join the Zumba party at North embarking on county-wide cemeteryidentifi- man Gallery at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Birds & Beard Hollow Beach Walk Experienced Teachers: Monday - Gentle County Recreation District in Nehalem, Or- cation and cataloging project. Cemeteries are Register at 541-992-4292 9:00am, Level 1 5:30am, Tuesday - Level 2 6am, egon. Winter class runs through March.Attire: among the mostvaluable of historic resources. Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula They are reminders of our settlementpatterns Canning Class. August 25. Canning pick- Wednesday - Gentle 9am, Restorative 6:30pm, Loose gym clothing, non-gripping sneakers, a and can reveal information about our historic les, tomatoes and salsa. 6 – 9pm at the OSU Thursday - Level 2&3 6pm, Friday - Thera- water bottle & lots of energy! Rosa Erlebach – 18 July 2015 peutic 9am. Meditation - Wednesday 6pm, events, ethnicity,religion, lifestyles and geneal- Extension Office in Tillamook. 503-842-3433 instructor. 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The gathering will in- Astoria is housed in the oldest cannery build- DIOS, Spanish for Eye of God. Artist Kate Rutter riverszen.com orFacebook.com/RiversZen. clude a healing circle, channeled conversation ing on the Columbia, and preserves the history will demonstrate this ancient weaving tech- with Mother Mary, snacks and sharing. of the cannery workers and the canneries nique around wood supports with yarn and YOGA—North County Recreation District— Nehalem. Monday 5:45-7:15pm Level 1 Yoga. that made the city famous. The museum is colored string. Workshop with class instruction Woman’s Worth Workshop Series. The Divine Tuesday 4-5:30pm Yin Flows into Restorative. open year-round at no charge and attracts and demonstration, 11am – 1pm. Open studio Within. June 27. With Kathleen Dudley. Join Wed 8-9:30am Mid-Life Yoga, leading into your thousands of visitors from all over the NW and Now is the Time to Think About College with supplies available to continue working us as we discover explore and journey deeper beyond. The Hanthorn Foundation (a 501(c) 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond! Wed 5:45-7:15pm 2:30 – 3:30pm. For age 10 and up. All supplies 3) needs volunteer staff to welcome people to Restorative Yoga. Thurs 8-9:30am Chair Yoga. into our feminine -- understanding our intrin- Fall term at Clatsop Community College will start September provided. Suggested donation $15 - $20 for this unique site and share a little local history. Thurs 5:45-7:15pm Vinyasa Light Yoga. Fri sic worth, our essence and spiritual path and adults, $10 for kids. At the Sou’wester Lodge in No experience needed, no age limits, and you 28 and it’s now time to register for the classes that are the 8-9:30am Very Gentle Yoga. Saturday 8-9:30am how the Divine Feminine manifests in our life. Seaview. RSVP at 360-642-2542 definitely do not have to stand! Nor will you Mixed-Levels Yoga. 4 different instructors, $8 4 – 6pm at Wholistic Reflexology, Seaside Yoga most convenient for your schedule. Beat the September rush at the end of the day, smell like a fish. To learn Conference on Extraordinary Living. drop-in fee each class. 36155 9th St. in Ne- Studio. Saturdays through Aug 29. Register by and find the classes that best meet your needs. more, please call Peter Marsh: 503-470-0356 or September 12. This conference is designed to halem, Room 5 (going south, just past Wanda’s calling 503-717-5129 [email protected] You can find help for many of the challenges to starting or provide adults with information and resources Café, turn left uphill). Call 503-368-7160 for 8am – 12:30pm. In room 310, Towler Hall, CCC returning to CCC. Contact Student Services to make an advis- that will enable them to “Live Life to the more information. Weekly Habitat Restoration/Stewardship Work in Astoria. Register at lchrma.org/ Fullest.” Plenary sessions, panels and a great Parties. 10 am - noon. Meet at Alder Creek ing appointment or to get help with admission; call 503-338- LINE DANCING. NCRD is hosting Line Dancing variety of workshops will be offered. A healthy Art & Mindfulness. With Amy Selena Reynolds. Farm, at the end of Underhill Lane between 2411. Scholarship funds and financial aid are still available; call with Teresa on Saturday mornings from 10am lunch will be provided. $10 suggested dona- Once a month , 2nd Saturdays, 1-4 pm. Deepen Nehalem and Manzanita. Dress for the weather to noon. Come on out an do Bootin’ Scootin’ 503-338-2322. tion. 9:30am – 4pm in room 219 at Columbia your connection with your heart, mind, and and prepare to get outside with great people Boogie and MANY more. Fun for all ages. Concerned about access to the college during construction Hall at CCC in Astoria. spirit, play with creativity, find out where are on beautiful properties doing a variety of habi- $1.00 admission fee. North Coast Rec District and meditation begin. No previous art or med- and street work? The main campus will operate as usual with a FIBER ARTS. NCRD is hosting the North Coast in Nehalem. full complement of classes and a new connection with lift that Fiber Arts Group on Mondays from 1-3 pm itation experience is necessary. Bring a journal MEETINGS/MEET-UPS in the Riverbend Room. If you do handwork YOGA –Bay City Arts Center. Classed with and your favorite pen. All other supplies will be links the upper and lower campus facilities. You will be able to of any kind...knitting, crocheting, weaving, Michelle Lawhorn - Mon & Thurs 6pm. $5 provided. Class fee:$30 (Note: No one will be LA MESA CONVERSATION GROUP. Join us on watch the exciting development of the new Patriot Hall and per class. Tuesday nights this summer to share food, macramé, needlepoint, etc. You are welcome turned away for lack of funds. Please contact be among the first to see this tremendous new facility as it Amy if you have a financial hardship but want community, and culture! La Mesa de Conver- to come and join like-minded folk. Bring your YOGA—Manzanita, Center for Contempla- to take a class.) Call Amy at 503-421-7412 or sacion (conversation table) brings together approaches completion. Vehicle access to CCC will continue knitting problems on the 3rd Monday of the tive Arts, Manzanita Ave., Tuesday 5-6:30pm. a group of community members to discuss email [email protected] throughout the project although periodic detours may be month and get help from knitting instructor $10 drop-in fee. Call 503-368-3733 for more common themes and informally practice Lou Stine.The group will be working on information. COLUMBIA RIVER MEDITATION GROUP. Spon- both English and Spanish over shared meals. necessary. Visit www.clatsopcc.edu for updates. charity projects in the future such as Warm Up sored by Great Vow Monastery. Meets ever La Mesa will be held all summer on Tuesdays Please direct inquiries to: Student Services Welcome Center America or Carewear. email Jane for further Yoga in Gearhart. Gearhart Workout. For more Wednesday in the FLag Room of the Public from 6-8, and is a family event, with activities Hall, 503.338.2411. information. [email protected] information log on to www.gearhartworkout. for kids. Join us tomorrow night-- we’ll be talk- LIbrary. Time: 5:45 - 6:55. MOVING to Clatsop com 3470 Hwy. 101 N. Suite 104 in Gearhart ing about summer celebrations and traditions The Hoffman Center Clay Studio. Manzanita. Community College on Tuesdays @ 6-7:30pm, over a meal of fajitas provided by the Bunk- QIGONG. Free. Easy relaxing exercise & Drop by studio to reserve or e-mail hoffman- starting Sept 30. Regtration is required at CCC. house! For more info, contact Willa Childress meditation qigong class.Helps arthritis & fibro- [email protected]. The Clay Studio open Class# is F.T085054, Rm 209 Towler Hall. All at (503) 812-1056 or at wchildre@macalester. Meditation Class at CCC myalgia, reduces stress, Helps balance. Tues & Tues and Thurs from 10am to 4pm and the sec- are welcome to practice - quiet setting and edu.The Lower Columbia Classics Car Club. Learn how to sit quietly, be in your ond and fourth Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Thurs, 9am to 10am, Astoria Methodist Church, slow walking meditation. Local contact: Ron Invitation to all who are interested in Collector 1076 Franklin Ave.Enter 11th St door Call Linda Maxted - 503.338.9153. email: ronmaxted@ Cars to attend one of our monthly meetings. body, and listen to your heart in the DOES FOOD RUN YOUR LIFE? Come to Williamson. 503.861.2063. wwestsky.net The meetings are held at Steve Jordan’s Shop practice of developing compassion for Overeaters Anonymous every Wednesday THAI CHI – ASTORIA. Angela Sidlo is teaching Building, located at 35232 Helligso Lane in yourself and others. A secular class of from 7-8pm in the Seaside Public Library, A SILENT MEDITATION • with Lola Sacks. St. rural Astoria - meet on the 3rd Thursday of Tai Chi at Astoria Arts & Movement Center! Board Room B. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Catherine’s Center for the Contemplative Arts, each month. For directions call Steve Jordan at self discovery, students help each other She will begin classes on Thursdays evenings Everyone welcome! (if you have questions call Manzanita: Monday Nights 5 - 5:45 Call 368- 503-325-1807. to create a home practice of medita- at 5:30 pm starting May 14. The focus will be 503-505-1721). 6227 for more info. Yang Style short form. It is a very graceful form TILLAMOOK PILOTS ASSOCIATION. Meets 1st tion. French Conversation Group Re-Start. The of meditation in motion with this ancient chi- LECTIO DIVINA • Meditation with Holy Scrip- Sat ea. month at the Airbase Cafe (Tillamook Starting this fall - Thursdays 6-7:30pm. group is devoted to speaking French only. It is nese wellness practice. Learn deep breathing, ture. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, Air Museum) at 9am for their regular business at the college room 209 Towler Hall. NOT a class, so please do not show up expect- develop core strength and better balance as meeting and to promote general aviation. Manzanita: Tuesday Mornings 10-11:30. Call Register at Clatsop College. For more ing to learn French from scratch. Once you you experience a true mind body connection. 368-6227 for more info. Interested in learning to fly? Or simply inter- step through the door of the Riverbend Room, We will also practice Sun style 12 & 24 form. ested in general aviation, come to the meeting info: Ron Maxted 503.338.9153, email it is French only. It will be on Saturdays, from (for those who knkw it and don’t want to LABYRINTH WALK • Grace Episcopal Church, and meet similar-minded folks? The TPA owns [email protected] 1-3pm at NCRD in the Riverbend Room. There forget!) Angela has been teaching tai chi for 1545 Franklin St, Astoria, 3-6. Every 1st Sunday. a Cessna 172 available for members to rent for is a nominal charge of $1/person/time. For over 5 years with literally hundreds of students instruction or forgeneral use for licensed pilots The Lower Columbia Classics Car more information email Jane or call her 503- countywide. Join us for fun, relaxation and who are members of TPA. tillamookpilots.org. BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUP- Club. Invitation to all who are interested in 368-3901 or, call Paul Miller at 503-368-5715. connection. Fee: $50.00. Call Angela to register VOLUNTEER PORT. La Leche League’s monthly support Collector Cars to attend one of our monthly 503-338-9921 ENCORE. Join us for the ENCORE Lunch Bunch group meetings provide an opportunity Toddler Arts Group. Every Wednesday 10 to Clatsop Care Center is looking for the first Tuesday of the month. Questions meetings. The meetings are held at Steve for both new and experienced mothers to 11am –Get your toddler started in the arts! T’AI CHI. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, volunteers to assist in our Quality of Life about Lunch Bunch? Call Reta Leithner Jordan’s Shop Building, located at 35232 share their questions or concerns, and to Activities are geared towards ages 1–3, but Manzanita: Wednesday Mornings 10-11:30. Department. Your presence could make a 503-717-2297. ENCORE is a membership orga- Helligso Lane in rural Astoria - meet on the talk with each other about the special joys age birth–5 are welcome. All children must $30/month. Call 368-6227 for more info. difference in their lives. Volunteer roles can nization for people age 50 and older who are 3rd Thursday of each month. If you are inter- and challenges of parenting. We especially be accompanied by a caregiver. Bay City Arts be customized to fit your schedule & prefer- interested in life-long learning opportunities. ested and need the directions to get there, encourage expectant and new mothers LEARN SELF DEFENSE. American Kenpo Karate Center, Bay City. ences in terms of type of activity and time ENCORE is sponsored by Clatsop Community you may call Steve Jordan at 503-325-1807 to join us. Healthy babies and toddlers are (Ocean Park, Wa) Private & Semi-Private Les- commitment. Volunteer roles include visiting & College, and offers classes in a variety of sub- always welcome at La Leche League meet- sons (Adults Only, $10.00 Per Lesson. Currently THE ASTORIA CHESS CLUB. meets Saturday ings. second Tuesdays, from 6:30 - 8 pm building friendships with individuals, reading jects, social events, and occasional educational Teaching Wednesdays And Saturdays). For mornings at 11:30 AM at Three Cups Coffee at Grace Episcopal Church, nursery room, BODY WORK•YOGA•FITNESS aloud to residents, playing music , singing trips. For more information, please refer to our Free Introductory Lesson Contact Instructor House and Thursday evenings at 5:30 PM at 1545 Franklin Ave, Astoria. Meet 2nd Mon- with residents, assisting on outings, conduct- website: www.encorelearn.org or contact Mary YOGA NAMASTE. Level 1&2 90 minutes Yoga Jon Belcher At:Phone: 360-665-0860 E- the Hotel Elliott’s wine bar. Players of all ages day of the month at 10am- Astoria .FOR ing a movie night activity, assisting in craft Kemhus-Fryling, Clatsop Community College classes. Monday 8a.m., Wednesday 6:30p.m., Mail:[email protected] and skill levels are welcome to attend. For FURTHER INFO, PLEASE CONTACT JANET activities, games, cooking activities & other ac- Community Education Coordinator, 503-338- Friday 6:30a.m. and 8:30a.m. $16 walk-in. Com- more information, contact us at astoriachess- WEIDMAN @ 503-325-1306 or Megan tivities. Volunteers will need to pass a criminal munity yoga Wednesday 5:15p.m. $12 walk-in. ZUMBA. Low Impact Fitness for many ages. 2408, or toll free at 1-855-252-8767. [email protected] or visit our Facebook page.” Oien: 503-440-4942. 342 10th street, Astoria. Check website for Licensed instruction. Tolovana Community background check & a TB screening test. For

Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com 26 happening on the reservation; young people saying they are medicine men, wanting power. They end up hurting each other and misusing these ways. I reflected on the world and how many people feel powerless Messages in their cultures, religions and For over thirty years, communities. Many use status author and Mystic Sonja Grace and money to feel effective Healer, Sonja Grace mystic healer but underneath it there is a has been offering her sense of not being valued for international clientele, who they are. We have taken immediate stability, that away through humanities clarity, and Full Circle enthusiasm for developing the recently returned from a every home. Although the industrial age and now the age guidance. Sonja is Itrip to the reservation to see spiritual tools of the ancient are of technology. an energy surgeon who my family and attend a cer- passed down; the struggle for We all carry the emotional works with the physical, emony. Northern Arizona was respect and power runs wild. wound of betrayal through our emotional, mental and blessed with rain and glistened I told my Grandfather there earthly incarnations. I feel this spiritual bodies. She with beautiful shades of green. were so many people in the on the reservation and watched helps clients process The temperature was not what world trying to be shamans and this ancient wound repeat like I expected and I found myself medicine men but they did not heat waves in the desert. I emotional wounds, clear cold and searching for a sweat- understand what that meant. connected the dots. No matter karma and gain inner Now is the Time to Think About College er. Tired and worn the people He said he understood and the what culture, country or people peace. Her book carried a similar appearance to problem was the same within you are born into there is some ‘Become and Earth what I see around the globe. the tribe. form of victimization that has Angel’ Advice and taken place. We carry that The younger generation had He told me I was born with Wisdom for Finding multiplied with babies every- specific powers and meant to torch, identifying with both your Wings and Living where. Grandparents became doctor and heal people. He sides victim and perpetrator. parents again to a generation said all people have things to We reincarnate for lifetimes try- in Service is available of elders who had reincarnated do here; we all have our own ing to resolve old wounds. The through Findhorn Press. to handle the future. Young gifts. My Grandfather is a wise power we once had to connect Her companion film The Lower Columbia Clinic men roamed the village meet- man who cares for his cattle to the land has gone and we series ‘Earth Angel’ can Thomas S. Duncan, M.D. • Susan L Skinner, CNM, CFNP ing privately to gain power. and hauls water daily; enduring search for it, longing to feel val- be found on her website The ideas of spiritualism is the harsh landscape and weath- id in this world. Reconnect with www.sonjagrace.com 595 18th, Astoria • 503-325-9131 second nature on the Rez. The er. He observes the plants, sky the earth and find your sense

and water and learns from his of self deep within the planet. feeling of being powerless She is more than just rocks, dirt prevails with the influence of daily walk on this planet. He the modern world present in told me the same thing was and water. She is alive.

The Six Signs that You (or Someone You Know ) word and wisdom is Painfully Unhappy. By Tobi Nason ’m cheating. This title was derived perhaps, trying to avoid contact with another an uncomfortable sense of unease, things Ifrom a website that said, “Six Signs That human. Movements are tense or riddled with are just not right. Your Dog is in Pain.” Dogs can’t speak, self-consciousness. What to do? Take stock of your own life. so we need to read their body language. Six SIgns. Some so subtle that it takes a Take time to register those areas that are Sometimes people can’t or won’t speak so friend to register the fact. painful. This may be acute awareness of it behooves us to pay attention to body Sometimes that person who is unhapppy loneliness or alienation of some sort. It may language. is - You. This is where you get to take a step be a bout of low self-esteem, perhaps when A change in behavior is an indicator that back and take note of your own presence. If life snowballs in one direction and it seems something is brewing inside. If someone you’ve ever caught your reflection in a store to be saying.... Loser. We’ve all been there. who is usually pretty fun to be around sud- window, this is much like that. Look at your There are times for self-reflection. It can be denly seems more serious or quiet, then per- face in a passing reflection. Tense? Clutching hard to feel on the outskirts of society which haps the person is dealing with something something? Too focused, walking too fast? is what happens when you shut down and profoundly personal. Looking unapproachable? drop out. This is the way the psyche works Irritability can be an indicator that life’s Home. Do you sometimes not want to though. It forces you to take note. little problems are ganging up on a person. talk to friends, so you let the phone go The Good News: once you are tak- General lack of communication can be a ing note, relief is in the air. Time is on your sign that one has turned inward. to voicemail? And if not, are you evasive and noncommittal? Unable to make plans? side. Honor yourself. Treat yourself to soli- Extreme sensitivity is a sign that some- tude and reflection. Think of it as self-care. thing is up. A casual joke that is met with a Tense, irritated that the other person doesn’t Temporary and a learning process, it can be flash of anger. Sudden “almost tears” are seem to “get it” (whatever that may be)? treasured as a gift. not to be disregarded. Antsy? Feeling like you should be A change in habits, be it excess eating anyplace but “Here” but you can’t put you or not eating or overspending or excess finger on it. On what or where would make Tobi Nason is a counselor located in sleeping can be symptoms of unhappiness. you happy? You may be unhappy. Warrenton, Oregon (503) 440-0587, and These could be considered self-soothing A friend will notice and ask perhaps. May- periodically notes a need to hibernate. It’s maneuvers. be not. You may or may not have anything not a bad thing. . . The person “looks” unhappy. Perhaps the to say. You may not even know that you are and is quite willing to just walk away.... lips are pursed, or tightly held. The eyes dart exhibiting signs of unhappiness. It may be

27 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com bodiesinbalance By Tracy Erfling, N.D. MEDICAL MARIJUANA Dr. Tracy Erfling is a naturopath physician in the Lower Columbia Region. ike most college students; this plant is a practice in and Questions? LI admit, I inhaled. At that of itself; one that may take time it was merely a dream some trial and error. These [email protected] that grass would become the compounds include THC of forefront of herbal medicine course, which can relieve pain, that it is today. While it is true nausea, stimulate appetite and I gathered for this article was than an inhaled method taking that MANY medications used sleep. However THC is also the from Eric Dann at Sweet Relief 40-90 minutes to take action/ in the pharmaceutical realm primary compound which has Natural Medicine; his knowl- feel the effects. Tinctures are a stem from plants and plant that psychotropic ‘high’ effect. edge and clear passion for quick option, I would imagine based compounds; I cannot Some people who use and what he does is astoundingly based on my experience using think of another plant that has benefit from medical marijuana evident...a true testimony to tinctures of many other herbs. been so highly manipulated would prefer to function and the caring partnership a good Tinctures allow for a convenient as cannabis. Growers have not feel high all the time. But dispensary can offer their delivery and have a little more obi ason perfected the science of clon- there are other compounds patients. I got to enter the dose specificity as you can T N ing and genetic manipulation like CBG and CBD and CBC dispensary area of the business more accurately measure what Counseling and Mediation Services to enhance marijuana’s various all cannabinoids which have where I could feast my eyes on you are ingesting. And then In Astoria bioactive compounds. Outside effects like lowering inflamma- the variety of product available there are topical creams which Specializing in Life Changes of the recreational experience tion, relieving pain, inhibiting to medical marijuana card hold- can be used for arthritis or call 503-440-0587 I honestly have not garnered muscle pains. Truly a wonder M.A in Counseling much information on using it of options. medicinally...SO in celebration Side effects of medical mari- of legalization, I would like to juana use is pretty much what delve into medical marijuana you would imagine based on and give you a taste of what I any type of recreational use... have learned. dry eyes, dry mouth, for some hipfishmonthly.com First let’s review the current varieties more anxiety, for oth- logistics. To receive a medi- ers more sedation. You cannot cal marijuana card you must overdose on marijuana...too have copies of your medical much may be uncomfortable chart documenting at least 3 for a time but will pass. Eric visits stating you have one of says he advises those who the qualifying conditions: Pain get too high to do something Tracy Erfling n.d. (any kind, anywhere), Can- distracting and try to relax...I naturopathic physician cer, Seizures, Poor appetite, would think that making sure Migraines, Nausea, Glaucoma, you are hydrating and get- HIV/AIDS, Fibromyalgia, ting something solid in your Spasms, PTSD, Anxiety, Asth- cancer cell growth, reducing ers...THANKS ERIC! stomach would also be useful. primary care using ma...not a complete list but bacterial growth and so on and Don’t want to smoke pot? Remember this too shall pass… most common. You need to so forth. I am REALLY oversim- No problem, there are SO Despite marijuana’s legal natural therapeutics complete an application, have plifying the vast array of these many ways to use this plant. status for purchase and use a photo ID, be over 21 and pay compounds which makes the Yes, you can smoke it or vape it it is still illegal to use it while a fee. You of course must also point that it takes a trained and (vaping is a smokeless smoking driving, in public, or if you are Call for an appointment! 503.440.6927 have a doctor’s prescription knowledgeable expert to help device...I’m sure you’ve seen a minor (under 21). And of 2935 Marine Dr. • Astoria (and should be of note that weed through these options. them), you can eat it, take it course depending on your job email:email: [email protected] [email protected] currently only medical doctors Another thing a reputable as a liquid, use it topically. your employer may have their can prescribe) and if you don’t dispensary must utilize is labo- Flowers (or buds as you may own rules by which you must know a doctor who can (or will) ratory testing. ALL products for know them) are still the most still abide...basic common prescribe medical marijuana, sale are put through a testing popular to either smoke or sense I would say. the dispensary will assist with protocol using spectrometry; a vape. Edibles or Medibles are Whatever your experience this step. Typically it takes 8-12 well recognized plant test- a close second. It can be as and regardless of your opinion weeks to process your applica- ing technique for all types of simple as a sucker, a seem- on legalization; it is clear that tion and receive your card, and herbal medicines, including ing favorite as was evident by marijuana has arrived at the the card is good for one year. cannabis. This gives them/you the extent of flavor options. forefront of herbal medicine. I Most dispensaries have all this information on the content and Other choices included can- continue to be impressed with information and more. potency of the above men- nabinoid infused sugar you its healing spectrum, and look What does a medical mari- tioned compounds as well as add to cookies or lemonade forward to learning more about juana dispensary have to offer assuring that contaminants like you make yourself as well as this powerful medicinal plant. that you can’t get from your pesticides, solvents, and molds salts or oils, chocolates...you friend Joe Schmoe? Many are not there. An assurance get the idea. Medibles are DO something you love, BE things! First is the ability to that your plant medicine is typically advised before bed as with someone you love, EAT your cater to your medical condi- indeed that...medicine with no they have a heavier body effect vegetables, DRINK clean water, tion and needs. The complex- unwanted chemicals. and are often used to induce BREATHE deeply and MOVE your ity of balancing the variety It is time for me to mention sleep and relaxation. Medibles body EVERYDAY!! of compounds available in that most of the information typically have a longer onset

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Join North Coast Food Web, and take the Local Food Challenge! As of Aug 14, 2015 232 people have spent $5415 on local foods. www.oregonfoodbank.flowerpotsocialmedia.net 34963 Hwy 101 Business, Astoria 503.325.1562 29 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com NORBLAD fun and cool. I can’t The Inferno even remember 443 Lounge, Astoria’s newest watering how many places I’ve helped open hole, recently opened at Pier 11 at up. The Inferno is 14th street the former site of the Pier 11 Lounge. the first place I’ve Rich Ewing, best known locally as an owned. I love it. I Astoria award-winning bartender and DJ, (live have my own unique and as a programmer on KMUN), has brand and style. I turned the former bar in which he want it to be a cool place where people once worked into an upscale themed 503-325-6989 can be comfortable hotel & hostel lounge specializing in craft cocktails and relaxed and can and infused spirits. Ewing’s love for socialize.” www.norbladhotel.com Rat Pack Era lounge culture and the Ewing’s aesthetic extant nautical details of the building sensibilities were fit together surprisingly well at Inferno, strongly influenced by the work of which is named for One Eyed Willy’s Photo: Dinah Urell N friends who, in the The Harbor Volunteer pirate ship in The Goonies. 90s, started Taboo, more into the community by doing some Training Program “I was going for a 50s 60s Rat Pack era a lounge club in the tiki bar at the Hanalei themed events. I slowly built myself up to Hollywood pirate movie theme set with a Hotel in San Diego. Taboo specialized in opening Inferno.” LEARN ABOUT OPPRESSION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, working bar and a little DJ booth. I wanted Exotica (lounge music played in the 50s Ewing started experimenting with in- SEXUAL ASSAULT, ADVOCACY SKILLS, AND MORE. to put together something that looked old and 60s in Hawaii), and Spy-fi (think Peter fused spirits more or less as a hobby. As his school,” said Ewing when Hipfish caught Gunn). Drawing from a large personal col- interest developed, he began collecting the Interested applicants call: The Harbor up with him during Regatta Week. Inferno lection of vintage clothing that included decanters that now stud the wall behind Chris Wright (503) 325-3426 1361 Duane St. in Astoria definitely has a loungey feel. There are no tuxes, smoking jackets, and leisure suits, the Inferno’s bar. Ten infusions are listed www.harbornw.org blaring on the menu along with drink suggestions. TV’s or Customers are encouraged to invent their beer own combinations. Some infusions and the signs, the cocktails that result from their incorporation seating is Towering fun at are intuitive, others may seem unusual and comfort- irreverent (but are delicious, trust me). A able and is Margarita enhanced with Pineapple Vodka? situated to Inferno Lounge That makes sense. Red Vines Vodka and encourage By Cathy Nist lemonade. Say what? Don’t knock it until conver- you try it. AOSC presents the 31st Season of sation while taking full advantage of the Ewing got involved in Taboo by helping out The dichotomy of seriousness and ir- spectacular river view. The music is inter- with costuming. “I started making fez hats, reverence carries over to the food menu as esting, atmospheric and not overwhelming. which became our VIP card,” he said. “They well. Hungry patrons can choose from a list There are classy yet playful accents: sparkly were doing some cutting –edge things. I of small plates that include pork or shrimp chandeliers, mood lighting, the beautiful street tacos, quesadillas, and a selection of desserts. Shanghaied But there’s also surprises like Corn Wheels (my favorite) in Astoria and Exploding Weiners. Ewing, laughed as he Through Sept 6 said, “People pick up the menu and say, ‘Exploding vintage decanters that house the infusions, learned how to DJ from that and learned Weiner? I want one!’ It’s adults being kids mid-20th century glass snack plates and that whole musical genre. It became part and having fun. Most of the menu items are punch sets, old silver-plated serving trays, of me. Those days of Taboo never ended things that I would make at home for quick as well as the nautical touches. It’s not a in my world and it definitely shows here at snacks. It’s simple it’s fun and it’s light.” stretch to imagine the Goonies, 30 years af- Inferno.” The real treasure at Inferno is the ser- ter their great adventure, getting together When comparing his nightclub career to vice. The food is good and the cocktails Make your reservations at the Inferno to wax nostalgic over the his more recent small-town lifestyle, Ewing are amazing. It’s fun watching Ewing and NOW! Uffdah! good old days. said, “I’ve been bartending here in Astoria bartender Jennifer Wayne build works of art Prior to moving to Astoria in 2004, Ewing for a long time. Now, I pay more attention in a glass and it’s even more fun getting to Every Thurs - Sat. Box office had a long career in the nightclub industry to what people are saying. Working in the drink them. See you there! open at 6pm, doors at 6:30pm working his way up the ladder to managing, nightclubs it’s just ice, booze, cash, and The Inferno Lounge is open Tuesday – and show at 7pm. ASOC Playhouse promoting, marketing, putting on themed faces. And that’s it, then they’re gone. You Sunday from 4pm to at least midnight on Sundays Matinees: July 19, events and parties, and more. Eventually, 129 West Bond Street don’t hear who they are or get any chit- Pier 11 at 77 11th Street in Astoria. Craft Aug 16 and Sept. 6 he became a consultant specializing in chat. Here in Astoria, everything slowed cocktails start at $6, a small selection of in Uniontown Astoria every aspect of nightclub startups. Of his Tickets: $21-$17. down. It was like a time warp. I opened my regional wines are available for $6 a glass, tickets online @ career progression, Ewing said, “I had a lot astorstreetoprycompany.com eyes and ears and started getting to know local beers are $5. Food ranges from $3 - astorstreetoprycompany.com of crazy nightclub experience, then I got hotline:503.325.6104 people. It was because of the people I met $11, (most items are $6). See the full menu ticket info call more into DJing. I started joining the band- that I got on KMUN, which helped me get at the Inferno Lounge Facebook page. Sponsored by THE BRIDGE 94.9 FM ASOC Box Offce: 503-325-6104 wagon on events that I thought were weird, Where Music is First!”

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on the river• bridgewaterbistro.com hand 20 basin st , astoria or • 503.325.6777 open every day • lunch.dinner.sunday brunch 503.325.7468 1483 duane st fortgeorgebrewery.com made every day KMUN 91.9FM take time

1493 Duane Street open daily 7am 503.338.7473

“I like to think - so I tune to KMUN. It’s a wonderful Grill an Oregon grass-fed burger! way to unwind from work and Certified humane beef, organic chicken, listen to thoughtful sausage, hotdogs, & seasonal local fish information. My -Sondra Eaton, favorites include Owner/Manager Ship Report, Bird Peninsula Golf Course & Note and Democracy The Cove Restaurant CO-OP MEAT & FISH Long Beach, WA. Now!” Deli sides, craft beer, in-season produce Barbeques made healthy, easy & fun Coast Community Radio Everyone welcome • open daily 8am-8pm 91.9FM 89.5FM 90.9FM Corner of 14th & Exchange • (503) 325-0027

31 Aug15 hipfishmonthly.com Christos Koutsouras New Works 5:00 pm “Accessible To All” Downtown Astoria Every month, year ‘round!

August 8th

Visit Downtown Astoria on the 2nd Saturday of every month for art, music, and general merriment! Presented by the Astoria Downtown Over The River, acrylic 112.5” x 65” Historic District Association View the work of Christos Koutsouras through Sept 8 at IMOGEN Galley, 240 11th Street • Open Daily Large scale works at Pop-Up Gallery located in The Carruthers Building at the corner of 12th and Commercial in Astoria astoriadowntown.com weekends and by appt. Call 503.468.0620. www.imogengallery.com. Liberty Theater presents SPOKEN WORD @ KALA BAY AREA POET MAX BLUE United States Air Force Band w/Music by of the Golden West Andrew Boylan The Commanders Art Pop release ““Archipeligo Island Jazz Ensemble ” is swinging into Astoria for a FREE concert Opening Astoria at the Liberty Theater, Poet Performer August 30th at 4pm. Emmie Linstrom FREE tickets available at the Box Office

LIBERTY THEATER BOX OFFICE wednesday aug 19 8pm Tues – Sat, 2 – 5:00pm & 2 hours before curtain • 503.325.5922 ext. 55 1203 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR (Corner of 12th & Commercial) $5 cover door at 7:30pm www.liberty-theater.org KALA 1017 MARINE DRIVE