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Kathryn Claire fiddles the coast Biddly-Dee At KALA: we got psych folk, Two Ladies makin’ experimental, winter songs and belly dance kick-butt Essential Former Astoria creative Steve Cleveland Remedies brings poetry to Cloud & Leaf pg 10 Belly Dance with A Jessamyn Gypsy’s Whimsy HERBAL APOTHECARY

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Too Cute Recorded earlier this year at Port- swimming Rabbits! land’s 8 Ball Studio by Rob Stroup (Tony around in Furtado, Debra Arlyn), and produced her head. “It CHRISTMAS by Kathryn Claire, BORN represents a felt like the Special decided step into the limelight for native veil between New Yorker and long time back up singer worlds was BORN $40.00 Adoption Fee Ara Lee. With over 20 years as a vocalist thin… my Call: under her belt, Lee has built a reputa- friend went Soul Songstress Ara Lee tion around her ability to sing all kinds of through one 360-202-0236 music, but it took the prodding of long way, my EP Release Concert time friend and colleague Kathryn Claire daugh- Thursday, December 11 Too Cute or please email: to encourage her to record her own music. ter came Rabbits! [email protected] “Ara has one of the best voices I’ve ever through With Kathryn Claire, Christopher heard,” Claire says. “Her range and diver- another, sity is awe inspiring. She’s at home singing and these Hayes and Chris Riedl almost anything - classical, Celtic, folk, songs came blues, R&B… it’s remarkable. But when I through heard her original songs I knew that she the same The Trip of a Lifetime! was more than just a phenomenal singer, place. It felt Take an international cruise ending she had something important to say.” The important here in Astoria! Unpack once! result is a collection of chill-inducing songs to get them that firmly establish Lee as a songwriter, out.” Aho, 18 day cruise, beginning April 18 and showcase what Lee does best: com- the initial Houston, Cartagena, Panama Canal, bining stripped down acoustic instrumen- track written Costa Rica, Huatulco, Acapulco, tation, lush gospel rooted harmonies, and to honor powerful soul infused vocals. her friend’s Cabo San Lucas, San Francisco... spiritual - something much more ancient then back home to Astoria The inspiration for the songs on the apt- death, is an ly named album came out of year that Lee arrangement of vocals and drums layered and significant.” Double occupancy rooms says was “surrounded by birth and death.” by producer Rob Stroup. Stroup said he’d Thursday, December 11, Doors open starting at $1,299 per person After a friend’s sudden passing and Ara’s never heard anything quite like it: “With 7pm, Show at 7:30pm. $8 Admission. subsequent pregnancy, she was inspired to Aho, Ara taps into something more than a Cocktails! Ara will be joined by Kathryn Book this cruise today, capture the words and melodies that were song. It is a spiritual. And not a old hymnal Claire, Christopher Hayes and Chris Riedl. SPACE IS LIMITED! Call Sundial today for more information 503-325-4484 or 1-800-547-9198 Claire Fiddles the Coast Part of a new generation of traditionally-inspired mu- sicians, songstress/fiddle player Kathryn Claire performs a fourth annual Winter Show at the Coaster Theater, and this year at the north end at the Peninsula Arts Center. She teams up with duo Moody Little Sister, Rob Stroup and singer/songwriter Naomi Hooley. At the Coaster Sunday December 14, 3pm. Tickets $15, $20. Peninsula Arts, 504 Pacific Avenue, N. in Long Beach WA. Friday, December 12, 7pm, $12 at the door.

Scrooged in Astoria Symbolist Folk Music The 8th season of the warm holiday tradition for the whole family atB’ee KALA • Sunday, December 14 Dec 5th - Dec 21st KALA joyfully welcomes the return of art- terpoint. Mostly instruments are ist B’ee in concert on Sunday, December 14. handcrafted by B’ee himself. Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm B’ee has spent much of his life in Sunday Matinees Dec 14, 21 2pm But For the last 20 years B’ee has been crafting Oregon (USA) and works with musi- doors open1/2 hour before the show Don’t homemade instruments and original home- Miss made music which he calls ‘Symbolist Folk cians in Germany and Sweden. $15 to $8 with great group pricing Music’ under the names “In Gowan Ring” In Gowan Ring have shared music for your office party! H M U (and “Birch Book”). It has been an itinerant in over 30 countries worldwide, play- O S journey leading him around the world, meet- ing their own concert tours as well as I Festivals [(Northwest Folklife (Seattle, Miss Macie L C ing other musicians and traditions, and most US); Fano Free Folk Festival (Den- I recently leading him to Leipzig, Germany. Gemstone Boxes M mark); WGT ‘Pagan Stage’ (Germany); The music of In Gowan Ring is within a On Sale Now at Holly McHone Jewelers D A Uncivilisation festival (England); $25, $50 and $100 G magico-poetic-folk tradition utilizing acoustic Dec 11, 19 A I Musicas Disperses, (Spain)] and in a real and beautiful gemstone worth at least twice the instruments, voice, and poetry to convey value with the entire amount paid going directly to the Only! Y C support for groups such as Faun, Wo- film about nature spirits by Hamburg based transcendent experience, engaging the lis- Astor Street Opry Company! ven Hand and Robin Williamson (Incredible directors Till Gerhard and Britta Schmidtke: ASOC Playhouse tener in mythic realities. In the larger world String Band). The Fairy Trail (Nominated for the Cosmic Sponsored by the “Q” 9-4-9 FM Radio, ARC Arcade, 129 West Bond Street this is sometimes called “Psychedelic-folk”. In Gowan Ring have been featured in Cini Award 2013) in Uniontown Astoria Holly McHone Jewelry, Purple Cow Toys, HIPFISH, tickets online @ Currently In Gowan Ring use arrange- the ‘Textbook of Psychedelic Folk’, Seasons B’ee in Concert, Sunday, December 14, Columbia Veterinarian Hospital, Video Horizons and astorstreetoprycompany.com ments for pear guitar, harp, psaltery, flute, They Change: The Story of Acid and Psy- 7:30pm. $7 admission. Doors open at ticket info call RiversZen Yoga and Ki-Hara Studio. ASOC Box Offce: 503-325-6104 percussion, string drones, hurdy gurdy as chedelic Folk by Jeanette Leech as well as 7pm. KALA is located at 1017 Marine well as multiple vocal harmonies in coun- the soundtrack for the recent documentary Drive in Astoria. 503.338.4878 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com 4 What I do When I’m Not with YOU! Inside the Month: The drawings, doodles and mysterious brain anomalies of Dulcye COVER STORY pg 12 - 13 Taylor will be on exhibit at Old Town Frame Co. this December. Sammy’s Place is a vision shared by three Taylor is the owner and coincidentally the artist behind the on-goings women. Scott Gilbert reports for HIPFiSH on of Old Town Frame. “When not doing Old Town business or ADHDA a special community for developmentally dis- business, I relax with drawing and coloring. It keeps me sane-ish.” abled adults - a community that will someday Some of the work is black and white maze-like images while others thrive on the North Oregon Coast. are mysterious representations of recognizable things. The mediums are colored pencil, pens, and “sweat and tears,” says Taylor. Poets Sage and Pyle get together to read from thier new books, and former Astoria View Taylors doodles fresh, at the upcoming 2nd Saturday Art sweetheart artist Steve Cleveland is in Manza- Walk in Astoria at of course, Old Town Frame. nita to “lay the gold on the table”- pg 8 2nd Saturday Art Walk Coloring Contest, for all ages! HEAVY EXPERIMENTAL are you ready? - pg 7 ADHDA invites you to be a part of our gallery, in the first annual coloring contest - for all ages! Coloring sheets will be available at Biddily-dee-dee-dee TWO LADIES, are mak- the Nov. 29 “Skate Into Christmas” party, or you can download a ing rad remedies - even stuff to cure your copy from http://astoriadowntown.com/. Completed coloring sheets hangovers . . . Erin Hofseth reports - pg 10 should be turned in to Old Town Framing at 1287 Commercial Street in downtown Astoria by 5:30p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8. THANK YOU READERS! Another year of All submission will be displayed during the Art Walk on Saturday, HIPFiSH in the can. Canned Fish we like to say Dec. 13. Winners will be selected from the following age groups: K here at the rag. God bless our readers and to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade, 6th to 8th grade, 9th to 12th grade, Brain Usage, Doodle by Dulcye Taylor even people who don’t have the good sense and adults. Businesses! If you would like to be a part of Art Walk, and to read HIPFiSH. It’s been an another amazing donate a $5.00 gift certificate for the winners, please contact Alana at year in the Lower Columbia Pacific Region, the [email protected]. good, the bad and the ugly - but we just keep getting better. Nature Matters To The New Year!! Editor/Publisher DINAH URELL Third Thursdays at Fort George Christmas for Coho Nature Matters, a project of fisheries.” TU is made up largely of The trees quickly provide shade COLUMNS the North Coast Watershed Asso- fly fishermen and women who work and shelter for juvenile coho and ciation and L & C Natural Historic to enhance fish habitat in their lo- invertebrates the fish feed on. Steve Berk . . . 6 Park welcome Michael Ellis from cal chapter areas. Results have been amazing, with THEATER . . . 16 Trout Unlimited, on Thursday, Dec In 2012, the Tualatin Valley chap- thousands of young coho observed ART HAPPENS . . . 17 18, 7pm, in the Fort George Lovell ter of Trout Unlimited began this feeding and hiding among the Room, at 13th and Duane. The pro- innovative program that provides trees. This enhanced habitat helps WORD/Literary EVents . . . 18 gram invites speakers to talk to our a public service while at the same young coho thrive during the criti- FLASHCUTS ...... Kanekuni 20 community about the intersection time benefits Oregon coastal coho cal rearing period before they swim Bike Madame . . . Hammitt-McDonald . . 21 of nature and culture in the past, salmon. It has grown each year, out to the ocean. FREE WILL ASTROLOGY . . . Brezny 21 present and future. with about 1,000 trees collected Michael Ellis is a native Or- Network Community Listings . . . 22 Christmas for Coho is a project last holiday season. The effort has egonian who grew up and lives Sonja Grace MESSAGES . . . 23 of the Tualatin Valley Chapter of received national and local media in the Portland area and has had Bodies in Balance. . . . . Erfling ND 24 Trout Unlimited, based in Portland coverage. a lifelong interest in preserving and its western suburbs. Trout TU volunteers collect the Christ- and protecting our natural areas. Unlimited. Michael is a conserva- Word & Wisdom . . . Nason 23 Unlimited is a national organization mas trees, haul them to the coast Michael Currently volunteers as tionist, whose interests include Community Gardening . . .NIst 25 with a mission to “protect, preserve and deposit them into backwa- the Conservation Director for the woodworking, fly fishing and fly CHEW ON THIS . . . Myers 26 and restore America’s cold water ters, beaver ponds and wetlands. Tualatin Valley Chapter of Trout tying and photography. HIPFiSHmonthly is located at 1017 Marine Dr in Astoria. By Appt. 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To register, contact Kirsten Horning, 503-338-2341 or khorn- er self-awareness about their educational goals, enhance self-esteem, [email protected]. overcome personal barriers, and establish clear career directions. 5 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com Voting in Oligarchic America by Stephen Berk Media pundits, following any given elec- senators and representatives took lucrative Alabama was in fact the state where, tion, are apt to say “the American people” jobs as lobbyists after they retired or were in 1965, black citizens were most forcibly have said this or that, depending on which beaten by an opponent. Yet, Congress still prevented from voting. The voting rights party has fared better. In fact, our elections retained the right, albeit a restricted one, campaign of the Civil Rights Movement are now wholly owned by unrestricted big to regulate campaign financing. This was had been highlighted by police violence in money representing transnational corpora- the right that was expunged by 5-4 Court the Deep South against African Americans tions, financial oligarchs and their private majorities in the two cases cited above. seeking to register or help others register monetary interests. And Americans at large To make matters worse for the average to vote. Bloody Sunday, in March, 1965, do not have adequate chance to speak. voter, the same five Republican justices – saw Alabama state troopers on horse- Since the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens Roberts, Scalia, Thomas, Alito and Kennedy back viciously club demonstrators at the United decision, which gave Edmund Pettis Bridge, near giant aggregates of capital free Selma. Weeks later, joined by rein to pour money into political civil rights supporters from all campaigns, we have seen our over the country and protected politics fall increasingly under by federal observers, black the dominion of the one per activists, marched from Selma to cent who now own and operate Montgomery, where they heard the USA. If Citizens United did Martin Luther King, Jr. say in one not quite eliminate all avenues of his most stirring speeches: of extreme wealth deluging our “How long? Not long, because politics, the later McCutcheon no lie can live forever… How (2014) decision removed re- long? Not long, because the maining strictures on individual arc of the universe is long, but it contributions. Also, no longer bends toward justice.” do corporate, financial and other But justice would be inter- vested interests exerting influ- rupted in the second decade ence over elections have to identify them- of the next century, when Southern states, selves. Hence the lion’s share of campaign – chose to go along with a number of state beginning with Alabama and North Caro- advertising is now funded by “dark money,” laws enacted by newly elected conserva- and the individual voter has little means of tive legislatures and governors to suppress lina, were given license by a Court majority finding out exactly who is sponsoring the the vote. Most of these new acts require of five, which included African American, sledge hammer advertising deluging TV voter ID cards that are difficult to obtain for Clarence Thomas, to enact laws that would and the Internet. the working poor, who now constitute the suppress voting. Now states of the former The idea that money in campaigns is majority of voters in a great many districts. 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Doors directed by Krooke the way to happiness. But open ½ hour before the show. Fri/ ASOC’s melodramatic spoof on Judith Niland can Krooke really change? Come Sat 7:30pm, and Sun Mat, 2pm. ASTORIA Dicken’s timeless classic is begin- with original songs by Philip Morrill see for yourself! And don’t forget $5 fridays! That’s ning to catch up with its “Mama” and music direction by ChrisLynn SCROOGE IN ASTORIA Features right!All seats are only $Bucks! So production, Shanghaied in Astoria. Taylor. This ASOC melodramatic 30 performers including: Dena Tu- don’t be a Scrooge! Go online @ Now in its 8th year, SCROOGED IN adaptation of the beloved timeless veng, Jon Osborn, Steven Nice, Will www.astorstreetoprycompany.com ASTORIA, offers 3 weekends of mu- classic ‘A Christmas Carole”, weaves Violette, Maya Sanders, Emily Berg- or call 503-325-6104 to make your Top 5 sical holiday mash-up. Opening Dec sentimental holiday tunes with erson, Alisabeth Clark, Lexi Reibold, reservations. ATop5 Reasons to Holiday Music Magic • 2 Shows Only Two funny guys are in search of a new member In search of a third Rat Packer, this rendition Support the of “The Pack!” The Astoria Rat Pack, as a matter finds Deac and Lamar amidst a bevy of talent of fact. Lamar Blackner and Deac “Pipes” Guidi and comedy. With special guests and drop in reprise a historic ASOC production, first staged at Arts the Finnish Meat Market. visitors ChrisLynn Taylor, Markus Brown, Dena Story has it, the show went dark and off they Tuveng, Ashley Mundel, Jordan Griffin and Allison 1) Create space in your went to Elko, Nevada where they were declared Wils-King on piano, catch a night of music magic soul the “new” Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra of the and entertainment. day at “Lucky’s Casino, Bar and Grill, but they Don’t Miss! Two Nights Only, Thursdays, decided to return to the town where it all began Dec.11th & 18th, 7pm, but one is already sold out not only to give us the best reunion show the 2) Explore the Northwest has ever witnessed, but also since their so call now for tickets ($10 &15) 503-32-6194 or go unexpected-see with new gig ran dry... on line @ www.astorstreetopry.com eyes Weigh in on The River at Years End. Nudes Downtown via Au Natural Call to Artists Tell Oregon Decision Makers to Reject Oregon LNG V3) Discover something Between now and January 17th, the Oregon Depart- Call to artists to submit Downtown gallery staff in this multi—venue event ment of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and U.S. Army artwork for the February will review submitted images that has become an annual rare and beautiful Corps of Engineers (Corps) are holding a public comment 2015 Nudes Downtown and select work for their downtown Astoria tradition period to decide whether to issue key permits for Oregon event that will partially particular venue. No fee to celebrating the nude human LNG’s terminal and pipeline. Ultimately, if these agencies overlap the 2015 Au Naturel submit work. form! 4) Share an awestruck reject Oregon LNG, the project cannot move forward. exhibit in the Clatsop Com- All figurative artists are Contact Diane Lane at The project slated for the Skiponon/Warrenton location photo munity College Art Center encouraged to submit for nudesdowntown15@gmail. includes building hundreds of miles of new, high-pressure Gallery. consideration any and all cre- com for submission proce- gas pipeline that would cross salmon-bearing streams, the ative efforts to be exhibited dures. Columbia River, farms, forestland, and close to homes. 5) Have a GROOVY time Because Asia pays up to four times more for natural gas than the western U.S. price, West Coast LNG export could dramatically increase gas production in the United Clatsop County Cultural Coalition 2014 Grant States and Canada. A single LNG “Super Max” tanker HAPPY could carry away 8% of the entire U.S. daily natural gas Awards Ceremony consumption. The 2014 grants application cycle for seum and Historical Society, 570 Necanicum HOLIDAYS The Oregon Department of Environmental Qual- the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition is Drive, Seaside. 2015 grant recipients will ity (DEQ) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) complete. Each year, approximately $8,000 give brief presentations on their projects and rom announced a critical public comment period to decide is made available by the Oregon Cultural f AVA will receive their award checks. Multi-instru- whether to issue key permits for Oregon LNG’s terminal Trust to Clatsop County Cultural Coalition mentalist Jeff Blanche will also performA and ASTORIA VISUAL ARTS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and pipeline. Oregon LNG cannot build its terminal and to fund projects in art, music, humanities, gas pipeline without permits from DEQ and the Corps. refreshments will be served. The public is membership organization that has been dedicated to and heritage in Clatsop County. An awards supporting the arts in the greater Astoria area for over To make a public comment, (even if you have already ceremony for the 2015 grant recipients will invited. FMI: contact Janet Bowler, jlbowler@ 24 years. Join us at Astoria Visual Arts. commented) and download Columbia RiverKeeper fact be held Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 charter.net, or go online to http://www. sheets to assist you, go to the website: columbiariver- www.astoriavisualarts.org keeper.org p.m. at the Butterfield Cottage, Seaside Mu- clatsopculturalcoalition.org/. PO Box 1004, Astoria, OR 97103

7 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com Experimental, Early, and Jazz on the coast Experimental Music/Performance/Video Library After Hours Presents the Consort of All Sorts Multi-Artist West Coast Tour at KALA Astoria Public Library and the Astor Library Friends Association present Library After Hours, a free series of musical performances, author visits, and community conversations that take place at the library at 450 10th Street, Astoria. These events are scheduled after the regular hours of operation, and the next event will happen on December 19 at 6pm. December 19, at 6pm After Hours will feature Astoria’s own early music ensemble, the Consort of All Sorts, playing instrumental and vocal music from the 17th and 18th centuries with themes appropri- ate for the winter holiday season. The centerpiece of the performance will be a delightful suite of no- els composed by Michel Richard de Lalande in 17th century France, originally performed in churches to accompany sermons and readings from the Bible. Also on the program will be several unusual carols sung by baritone Drew Herzig accompanied by the Consort. And, true to the group’s name, the Consort of All Sorts will combine these pieces with selected movements from trio sonatas from the Ba- roque era by Johann Joachim Quantz, Jean Marie Leclair, and Johann Sebastian Bach. is a somewhat antiquated term for a group of Members of the group participating in this con- similar or dissimilar instruments or voices, a good cert include Phyllis Taylor on cello, Hannelore Mor- match for this group of musicians, and a name that gan on recorder, Charles Schweigert on baroque allows for the addition of other instruments as they flute, Ray Lund on harpsichord, and Drew Herzig on are needed. It also leaves open the possibility of percussion and vocals. exploring music from other periods in addition to The name for the group comes from the title of the Baroque. PRESENT, performs at KALA on Sunday December 28. The performance ensemble abandon guitars and a book by Canadian author and painter, Emily Carr, The concert is free to the public, and children are lyrical form in favor of the melodic dissonances of saxophone, synthesizer, and female vocals seated atop a hectic percussive intensity. who wrote a memoir of her life in Victoria, B.C., welcome. FMI about Library After Hours and other Danilo Casti (aka Xover) joins Los Angeles DivineBrick (josie j) makes research based in the early years of the 20th century. The book is library programs and services, contact library staff artists PRESENT and DivineBrick for a west existential iconoclastic artwork. A lifetime of titled The House of All Sorts and it chronicles the at 503-325-7323 or comments@astorialibrary, or coast tour of heavy experimental music/perfor- reconfiguring views, beliefs, self-structure and daily life at a rooming house she ran for “all sorts” visit the Astoria Public Library at www.astorialibrary. mance/video events this winter, visiting Astoria modeling a research-oriented existence that of zany characters. In the realm of music, “consort” org.” to play at KALA on Sunday, December 28. explores belief and where it stems from, this The project Xover is an electronic sound and is where it has led. This exploration has taken John Stowell Strings in the New Year visual performance executed by Danilo Casti, many forms: he has taught children and adults, World-renowned jazz guitarist John Stowell Albums of the Decade” by the Los Angeles Ex- an electroacoustic musician and composer works with canines, studied Butoh with Kiochi will ring in the New Year at the Cannon Beach His- aminer, and he was chosen as a “Talent Deserving born in Cagliari (Sardinia island, Italy). He’s and Hiroko Tamano, explorations in wood tory Center & Museum on Friday, January 2nd at Wider Recognition” by Downbeat’s International been present in the Italian electronic music working, writing, sculpture, sound production, 7pm. Stowell began his career scene since 2000, starting his music career with video, performance. josie j resides in his birth- Critic’s Poll in 1978 and 1979. in the early 1970’s with guitarist hardcore punk, moving to noise-drone, glitch, place, South Los Angeles, where work is done He has appeared on BET’s Jazz Linc Chamberland and pianist acousmatic and electroacoustic music. His mu- in the studio, writing, retrofitting his Roubo Discovery and Guitar Series John Mehegan. He is an interna- sic research ranges from experimental theatre, inspired workbench, drawing and making. He television shows. tionally renowned performer who to contemporary dance, video and multimedia also performs in the LA music and underground “More guitarists would play installation. Over the years he has developed has been welcomed to Australia performance art scene, continuing his practice like John Stowell if they knew an interest in real time composition methodolo- and all over Europe. He was the of Corporeal Reformation (an exploration in how.” Herb Ellis gies, researching various performing possibili- first American Jazz performer to Stowell is one of the Museum’s movement and ritual making). appear in Russia after the fall of ties applied not only to sound performance but most popular performers. The Also appearing at the Astoria concert are the Iron Curtain. also to dance and video. He has collaborated event space creates an intimate two more projects featuring soundscapes set Stowell continues to tour, with varied artists and performed at various setting that produces a sound to film: Failings (Ian Hawk, of Portland band Te- record and teach internationally. festivals of electronic music, theatre and dance. warm enough to wrap up in. Born of 2012, PRESENT is a Los Angeles cumseh) and Existence Habit (Astoria residents He has been an Artist-In-Resi- Seating for this concert is limited. based quartet performing heavy experimental Roger Hayes and Gregg Skloff). dence at schools in Germany, Tickets are available through the music. Their atonal compositions abandon Sunday, December 28, Doors open 7pm. Indonesia, Argentina, the United website, by phone, or in person. guitars and lyrical form in favor of the melodic $6 at the door. Cocktails. 1017 Marine Drive States and Canada. He served as dissonances of saxophone, synthesizer, and in Astoria. assistant director and performer Tickets are $12.00 adults and female vocals seated atop a hectic percussive More information: danilocasti.com, facebook. at Oregon Public Broadcasting’s $2.00 children, complimentary intensity. Non-traditional linear song gives com/PRESENTbandLA, dbrp.blogspot.com, PDX Jazz Summit in 1991, and refreshments will be provided. way to free form passages, often in collabora- existencehabit.wordpress.com since 1995 has been a contribut- All proceeds will help fund tion with other artists. The tone of their music ALSO: More Experimental Offerings - ing columnist for a number of upcoming events at the History invokes influences of 20th Century Classical, Fountainsun (Daniel Higgs + Fumie Ishii) Ar- magazines, including Down Beat, Center; including future concerts, Black Metal, Japanese underground, Anarcho rington de Dionyso and Gregg Skloff perform Guitar Player, Canadian Musician, Soundcheck lectures, exhibits, and field trips. Punk, Jazz and outsider art. Live shows are Saturday, December 20, at Blue Scorcher (Germany), and Guitar Club (Italy). Friday, January 2 at 7pm. Tickets $12, $2 Kids. often accompanied by performance art, projec- (15th & Duane, Astoria OR), 8pm • all ages • Stowell’s Through the Listening Glass with David At the CB History Center and Museum. Corner tions, improvised noise. $5 - $10 suggested donation. Friesen was designated one of the “Ten Best Jazz of Sunset and Spruce. 503.436.9301

dec14 hipfishmonthly.com 8 Astoria Public Library After Hours presents readings by Robert Michael Pyle and Florence Sage Pyle and Sage read from their newly-published poetry collections Friday, December 12 at 6pm Astoria Public Library and Astor Wintergreen and The Tangled Bank. A the intelligent general reader, lovers of Nevertheless: Poems From the Gray Library Friends Association present Li- Guggenheim Fellow, he has received land and literature, fans of a good poem Area, is Sage’s first poetry collection, brary After Hours, a free series of cultural the John Burroughs Medal and several and a good story, and naturalists—which and the first literary book published by events that take place at the library after other writing awards. Pyle’s poems have means anyone interested in the world Hipfish Publications of Astoria. Nev- regular hours appeared in and its occupants beyond themselves ertheless contains 50 poems, modern of operation. magazines and their immediate self-concern. relatable human dramas: people at The series including Florence Sage has been poetry a vital moment of reflection, finding continues on the North editor for their way in the Friday, Decem- American Re- HipfishMonthly, gray area. The ber 12 at 6pm, view, and in co-host for poems are writ- with readings a chapbook, Monday Mike ten with rhythm, of new works Letting the for spoken word melody and by poets Flies Out. at the River conversational Robert Michael Evolu- Theater, a long- but careful lan- Pyle and Flor- tion of the time member guage. About ence Sage. Genus Iris of the produc- half of these Admission is is Pyle’s full- tion team for poems have free and light length book FisherPoets been published refreshments of poems, Gathering, and in area literary will be provided. responding to details, events, and recipient of magazines or Robert Michael Pyle writes essay, emanations from the real, physical world several state collections. poetry, and fiction from an old Swed- and its species: humans and all the rest. and regional poetry awards. Sage has Sage and Pyle Read, Friday, Dec ish farmstead along a tributary of the The poems are based on or drawn from also been a newspaper feature writer 12 at 6pm. Light Refreshments. Lower Columbia River in southwestern personal experiences and perceptions, and is retired from social sciences faculty Astoria Public Library 450 10th St. Washington. His sixteen books include mostly out-of-doors, and will appeal to at Clatsop Community College. 503.325.7323 StringTown Reads at Cloud & Leaf • Dec 19 Featuring Poet Steve Cleveland Attend an evening of readings from contributing relationships with independent bookstores, univer- Falls Onto authors to StringTown held at Cloud & Leaf Books sity bookstores and libraries, and local businesses The Table in Manzanita on December 19, from 7-9pm. This throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, is his first free event includes readings of poetry and fiction and elsewhere, and hopes to continue to cultivate new collection from Steve Cleveland, Jan Priddy, Carrie Allen, Matt relationships with independent stores. of poems. Schumacher, Polly Buckingham and more followed by a Many folks know Steve Cleveland, as a former To read ex- reception and signing. Astorian, jazz pianist and KMUN DJ, who was involved cerpts from StringTown and StringTown Press is an independent in the cultural liveliness of the city in an era just prior his book, literary journal and small press that engages in present- to the current expansion of music venues, and a very visit www. ing the work of writers and artists of the regional Pacific different plane of local music and musicians. Cleveland stringtown- Enjoy the serenity of our Northwest and Northwest United States, publishing now lives in Portland, Oregon, where he works as a press.org/ gardens, wooded paths, sauna, poetry and prose, including fiction, nonfiction, novel goldthatfalls. yurt and bhuddas . . . musician, playing with The Sportin’ Lifers, The Barkers, . . . in Nahcotta, Washington excerpts, and experimental forms. Polly Buckingham, Johnnie Ward, and The Hot Club Time Machine, as html on Sandridge Road, Founder & Editor of StringTown & StringTown Press well as being a church musician at Mt. Carmel Luther- “Turns just south of Bay Avenue started the journal while living in Astoria, OR out that overlooking willapa bay

some 15 piano “women have been central to the environ- years ago. THE GOLD THAT FALLS ONTO THE TABLE man mental movement and our understanding of String- By Steve Cleveland Steve ecology since its earliest stirrings and fragile beginnings in the 19th century” Town’s It’s okay to take the gold ‘Thou- Excerpted from “Rachel Carson and home base sand Her Sisters” by Robert K. Musil has since that falls onto the table. Dollar’ moved Don’t try to calculate Cleve- to the your unworthiness, land brings the same soul touch to words as he Spokane does to the keys. Take a walk with him through this area where or you’ll miss good book. Chances are his poems will show you Polly this sunlight pouring through the window. something you hadn’t noticed before: the tinkle of teaches glassware in a diner, a songbird over your shoul- english der, and an ogre and a couple of vampires along and creative an. He has also played and/or recorded with Lauren the way. Here’s a poet at home in himself and the writing at East- Sheehan, Chata Addy, Flatland, Jujuba, The Hot Club cosmos. No axe to grind: ‘The world’s not necessarily / ern Washing- of Hawthorne, The Bittersweet Trio, Cliff Olson, Olaf out to get you,’ he offers, ‘the world / IS you.’ Believe ton Univer- Palm, The Jenny Finn Orchestra, and Gilad Atzman. it.” ---Doug Marx, poet, essayist, freelance journal- sity. StringTown His poems and stories have appeared in StringTown, ist, teacher, and author of Sufficiency, a collection of continues to Pinchpenny, Painted Bride Quarterly, Poet News, North poems, on Steve Cleveland’s The Gold That Falls Onto maintain its Coast Times Eagle, and Tin Wreath, and his plays have The Table. longstand- been staged by Newport’s Red Octopus Theater Com- Join Stringtown, Friday, December 19, 7- 9pm at Cloud and Leaf Books, 148 Laneda Ave, Manzanita. ing working pany and by various Portland theaters. The Gold That www.mobydickhotel.com 360-665-4543 or 1-800-673-6145 9 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com Montessori-Based Preschool Grace Episcopal Preschool Register Now to secure your spot for the 2014-2015 School Year. Valoree & Billie Limited Openings available in our Monday - Friday classes Sharing a Vision of Healing www.graceastoria.org Grace Episcopal Church - 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria Determination, resilience and business acumen, For more information, call (503)325-4691 Essential Remedies is ready for you! By Erin Hofseth

together. After receiving massages from Master, Valoree specializes in prenatal and several of the licensed massage therapists post-partum massage, infant massage, that were attending the retreat, they both and trigger point therapy, a form of deep left with a sense that they’d found their tissue massage. In 2007 she accompanied calling. “I think massage is something that Billie to China for study. Shortly after her I could do,” Billie said to Valoree as they return home, she was diagnosed with can- drove home. “Me too,” Valoree replied. cer. The following few years of Valoree’s Astoria Artwalk This was the first time, but not the last, life were filled with trips to Portland for 5-8pm • November 8 that their spoken dreams would become a intense cancer treatment, including both reality. chemotherapy and radiation. In 2011 she “Gathering” featuring works by In 1993Valoree and Billie enrolled as went into remission. On the other side of Gail Wahlstrom and Jill Merrill massage therapy students at East West her storm, she realized that she did not College of the Healing Arts in Portland. have the physical strength to practice as Billie received financial support from the she once had. She has since focused her Art Cards, Artisan Crafts, Oregon Commission for the Blind. The energy on healing people in ways that are Commission also gave Valoree a reader’s easier on her body. She takes fewer clients Gallery & Working Studio service payment to read Billie’s textbooks now and works on a donation-only basis for 1133 Commercial St. Astoria, OR 97103 onto audio. The women took all of their community members. She teaches prena- 503.468.0308 classes together; as the instructor laid tal massage classes to expecting couples, hands on the demonstration skeleton, volunteers with VOCA (Victory Over Child Valoree would lay hands on Billie showing Abuse) doing bodywork and serving as her the techniques. The college faculty a kitchen helper at camps, and teaches Joncee, a hefty yellow lab with a snoring worked on Billie’s behalf to help her find massage classes to new foster parents who problem, has only one downfall as a guide- success. This included administering all of are caring for infants exposed to drugs and dog: he too often stops to smell the flow- her exams orally by the dean of students. alcohol. ers. He’s the perfect business partner for a She was the first blind person to graduate Among all these things that Valoree has certified Aromatherapist. When the essen- from East West College and receive her undertaken since going into remission, tial oils come out and the infusions begin massage license. She paved the way for she also shadowed Billie as she completed to release their aromatic scents, Joncee several others who have since followed in her first level aromatherapy certifica- puts his nose in the air and sniffs around her footsteps. tion program in 2013. Both women took delightedly. He’s ready to get to work, and After graduation, Billie ran her own online classes from the American College so is his owner, Billie Snell and her business massage business out of a beauty salon in of Healthcare Sciences. Valoree enrolled partner, Valoree Gift. They are healers, not Seaside. She then went on to run the mas- in herbology classes, while simultane- business-women; but that hasn’t seemed to sage program at the Stephanie Inn in Can- ously going through the motions of Billie’s hinder their entrepreneurial pursuits. Billie non Beach until 2013, at which point she aromatherapy certification program. Billie The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents and Valoree’s natural products business, left and joined the Seaside based massage again received funds from the Oregon Essential Remedies, is gaining recognition cooperative, At the Water’s Edge. She has Commission for the Blind and Val received from patients to practitioners locally and traveled to China and Thailand for massage a reader’s service payment to read all of Bil- beyond. study. Her three weeks in Thailand were lie’s text books onto audio. As the women Valoree and Billie have been massage spent practicing Thai massage at a clinic for were completing homework assignments therapists on the north Oregon Coast for all blind people. Her specialty is deep tis- and creating aromatic concoctions to use over 20 years. The two mothers met when sue work, a field that she has had extensive on clients, they began to see their new field their children, now adults, were attending experience and education in. She and Val of interest as an opportunity for business. Head Start in Seaside. They both volun- are both Reiki Masters, receiving Reiki train- Billie was ready for a career change and teered for the program, serving on the ing together at the Reiki Ranch in Chehalis excited to join At the Water’s Edge. Billie policy council as well as in their children’s Washington. Billie also practices mio-facial and Valoree both currently practice mas- classrooms. Billie began to lose her vision work, rolfing; and most recently, aroma- sage out of the cooperative, allowing for at the age of 25 after being diagnosed therapy. She became a first level certified more flexibility to focus on their business, with two progressive eye diseases; she Aromatherapist in 2013. Essential Remedies. Valoree also continues would receive her first guide dog six years Valoree has found similar success since to practice as an independent therapist. later. 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So they started small.” of Sammy’s Place, Now it’s on 100 acres with 50 people in and inside.” the community. Hrywnak said Ideas for Sammy’s Place include safety is a large the possibility that family members of concern, with those with special needs could stay vetting needed there, possibly as part of the volunteer for all people tak- workforce, and that it could provide ac- ing part, and ap- commodations ranging from a lifetime propriately safe home to a place offering respite care facilities for those for an evening. with varying “We are looking to offer those op- levels of special tions,” Julie Chick said. “So somebody needs. The range may come there to work for the day, of ability among but not live there. Somebody may the special-needs come there to live there indefinitely. By population that themselves and/or with family mem- could live or stay bers, if that’s the case. Or somebody at Sammy’s Place may just come there, just for a respite, is a determina- for an evening. … We’re hoping to tion that hasn’t offer a variety.” been made yet. “Everybody’s different and all the “In terms of needs are different,” she continued. opening it up to “Sammy’s Place was originally just people all along respite. And what we discovered is — the spectrum, what about the living piece and what I think we’d be about the working piece? We’re forget- looking at it ting there’s more to life than just re- case-by-case,” spite. So we’re trying to have the vision said Lynda Chick. of all opportunities for all abilities.” From left, Tillamook County residents Lynda Chick, Julie Chick and Kathy Jean Hrywnak are the three principals hoping to establish an intentional community Some similar Funding could come from a variety called Sammy’s Place, “for people with special needs and those who share their journey.” Joining the three women in the photo is Julie’s son Blake, who just turned 10. Photo by Scott Gilbert communities of sources, Julie Chick said, adding have people that private funding, foundations and Three Oregon Coast women are nonprofit with the same name, which in,” Julie Chick said. Adding more stay for a couple Medicaid are all possibilities. hard at work on a dream, and they’re is how she came to meet the Chicks. board members will help create that weeks to determine whether the facility She renewed the call for people to looking for others to share it. Hrywnak spends Wednesdays provid- vision, she added, “so that we can start is a good fit, she added. join the Sammy’s Place board (by call- The dream is Sammy’s Place, a place ing respite care for Julie Chick’s son to delve into some of the hard work it’s Lynda Chick’s vision for Sammy’s where people with special needs could (and Lynda Chick’s nephew) Blake, who going to take.” Place is a family-style community, with Board Members Needed live or visit in the company of loved was born with Down syndrome and just She envisions an intentional com- “big group homes where the alter- The proposed Sammy’s Place ones and volunteers — “a nature-cen- celebrated his 10th birthday. Hrywnak munity in the northwest Oregon Coast abled and the abled share a home.” intentional community is developing tered living, working, and respite com- named the nonprofit region, possibly a facility She would also like to see a big com- a business plan, growing partner- munity for people with special needs, for her son Sammy, who By Scott Gilbert with a central living space, munal space, and a focus on growing ships/networks, and seeking a land and those who share their journey.” died at birth in 1971 maybe cabins or lodges. quality food for “an intimate connec- donation and/or financial support. A The facility doesn’t exist yet, but the and who would have had special needs “Again, this dream could change tion to nature.” key step now is to expand the board three people behind the idea are out if he had lived. tomorrow, depending on how things She noted that it remains to be seen beyond the current three members. to change that. Ideas for the Sammy’s Place commu- form,” she said. whether Sammy’s Place could generate Sammy’s Place is seeking board Lynda Chick, Kathy Jean Hrywnak nity have been taking shape for about “Gardens, sustainability, so that we income, but said some communities members with knowledge of fund- and Julie Chick, all residents of the a year, since Julie Chick began formu- are producing our own food, to what- sell food and crafts. Such sales may be raising, business planning and capi- Manzanita/Nehalem area, make up lating a “10-year plan” for when Blake ever degree we are capable, is really secondary to providing meaningful, tal campaigns. It also needs people what is now a three-member board. becomes an adult and “is not going to big on our wish list,” she added. “So creative work for residents, she added. with specific artisan skills who can They sat down recently to discuss need to live right under our wing.” maybe there would be goats, chickens, Hrywnak said that when she lets her start building programming, and is how their ideas could become reality, Ideas are not in short supply as Hry- maybe we’re producing socks and hats imagination go, she visualizes a future seeking people to add ideas for the and to reach out for others to join the wnak, Julie Chick and her sister-in-law and whatever for the farmers’ market, community with a commercial kitchen future of the community. board so it can expand both in ideas Lynda Chick reach out for more partici- along with our lettuce and greens. and a venue big enough for weddings, Interested people should contact and in expertise. pants. “We’re in a really exciting time We’re congregating in a warm central parties and music. And in that venue, Kathy Jean Hrywnak at 503-312- 1378. More information is available Sammy’s Place is an outgrowth of because we can vision as far as the end area and also have some indepen- she said, “everybody has a job. Every- at sammysplace.info. Hrywnak’s eight-year-old respite-care of the universe. That’s the stage we’re dence on the land to live in, so that we body works.” nov14 hipfishmonthly.com 12 Camphill Movement Serves as Model By Scott Gilbert

Three northwest Oregon women dedi- the foundation calls “a cated to starting an intentional community combination of public called Sammy’s Place for “people with special funds, annual fundrais- needs and those who share their journey” have ing, endowment monies a model to draw on — the Camphill movement. and social enterprise” Camphill got its start 75 years ago on a Scot- such as the sale of prod- tish estate of the same name. Now there are ucts grown or made at more than 100 Camphill communities around the community. the world, Astoria resident Daric including Moore, a 11 in the construction United States contractor, and three spent about in Canada. four and a The Camphill half years as movement a Camphill co-worker in draws on spiri- Europe, over tual principles four differ- A member of the Camphill Village USA community makes candles at the called an- 615-acre site in Copake, New York. The community is the oldest and largest ent periods Camphill facility in the country. Photo courtesy of Camphill Foundation throposophy, beginning in based in Ger- 1996. People last drop of my being,” Moore continued. The man idealism with a range of disabilities, both results, he said, were phenomenal and over- and German Julie Chick and her son Blake go crabbing last summer physical and mental, lived in the com- whelming. So overwhelming, he said, that he during a family outing that also included Julie’s husband, mysticism and munities, where Moore drew a small would leave the volunteer position for a while — Phil, and their younger son, Noah. Blake, who was born developed with Down syndrome, inspired his mother to start what stipend and a big emotional reward. “totally burned out” — and then return. she calls her “10-year plan” to create a local intentional by Austrian Coastal Resident Daric Moore talks on his work at Camphill “It was life-changing for me,” During his time at Camphill, the job of a community for people with special needs. Photo courtesy philosopher of Julie Chick Moore said. He got involved in Cam- co-worker was to wake the person he or she Rudolf Steiner, whose ideas inspired Waldorf phill as a 26-year-old who was looking after at 7 a.m., put that person ing Hrywnak at 503-312-1378), saying: “I invite any- Schools. However, Sammy’s Place — whose to bed at 9 p.m., and to do body that wants to help create their family member’s founders are not affiliating with Camphill — is everything with that future. This is such an opportunity. And one where not based specifically on anthroposophy. they’ll continue to learn and grow and thrive. I mean, Sammy’s Place Benefit person between Camphill communities are oc- KALA Winter Concert on Friday, December 19 donates those hours. that’s our vision.” cupied by long- and short-term “We can do all of this,” Julie Chick said. “We can “So the days service volunteers known as “co- proceeds to Sammy’s Place. In addition, proceeds from the grow individually, and we can grow in the dirt, and are spent workers” and people with devel- December group showing at KALA will benefit Sammy’s Place. grow together in relationships. It sounds very idealis- Please Join KALA and HIPFiSH in celebration of the winter basically opmental disabilities, according living life,” tic, but it’s happening around the world.” season as we find joy in our dreams, our hopes and vision. to the Camphill Foundation, which Moore said. The aims to strengthen and preserve the connection created Three agencies offer help movement in North America through grants. Three nonprofit agencies along the northwest- in that circumstance, he said, Co-workers live, work and spend leisure time ern coast of Oregon offer assistance to people had been reached “a whole different level.” with individuals with special needs, and are with special needs. raised Catholic and majored in religious studies For instance, some of his charges were non- supported by shared community resources. Each Coast Rehabilitation Services in Clatsop County in college, only to leave the church while still a verbal, but he got to know them so well that provides residential, employment and day sup- nonprofit Camphill community stands alone student and cut off his ties to organized religion. speech wasn’t necessary for communication. port. The 40-year-old organization was formed by financially and meets its budget through what Moore arrived at Camphill While Camphill works with a broad range parents of special-needs children to offer them “in basically just kind of a of ages, Moore’s time was spent with people meaningful work and avoid placement in large fog,” he said, “not knowing ages 16-25, who focused on life skills, crafts and institutions. Coast Rehabilitation has 11 group what I wanted to do with my working on things with their hands. He worked homes plus private placements. Employment is of- life, or where I wanted to go.” in a wood shop, and at different times the com- fered in janitorial work, assembly and other tasks, What followed was six dif- munity also offered gardening, weaving, candle and the agency has a thrift store in Astoria. For ficult months before the fulfill- making and other therapeutic workshops. information, call 503-861-3372 or go to coastre- ment started. He had never Following the workshops were afternoon hab.org. worked with developmentally activities, which included swimming, long walks, The Marie Mills Center in Tillamook County has disabled people before, some other focused activity and weekly outings. two group homes, a supported living program for of whom would get upset with Moore is concerned that stepped-up govern- people living on their own, employment services, him and grab his hair or rip his ment involvement has led to an increase in bu- transportation services and more. Like Coast shirt or act out in other ways. reaucracy and paperwork, which he believes has Rehabilitation, the 45-year-old Marie Mills Center “I really did want to quit after also is a product of grassroots work by parents. changed the movement. But it hasn’t changed six months,” Moore said. the reward he took from his years with Cam- For information, call 503-842-2539 or go to mari- But he decided to stick it phill — the “incredible struggle and incredible emillscenter.com. out, and in the process, he Salem-based Shangri-La provides services in payoff.” turned a corner. “I found this Lincoln County for people with a range of special For more information about Camphill in North amazing experience,” he needs and disabilities. Shangri-La’s services America, go to camphill.org. Information on the said. “A lot of really amazing include housing, employment services and enrich- worldwide movement is available at camphill. experiences come out of the ment programs. The 51-year-old program’s New- net. A list of other “lifesharing” communities can Three residents of Heartbeet Lifesharing, a Camphill intentional commu- hardest work.” port office can be reached at 541-867-6883, and be found at camphill.org/related-organizations. nity in Hardwick, Vermont, that blends social and agricultural realms, sit “I gave it everything, every more information is available at shangrilacorp.org. with a harvest of carrots. Photo courtesy of Camphill Foundation The Camphill Foundation is online at camphill- last ounce of energy, every foundation.org. 13 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com GoingsOn: October ‘14 day-by-day •••calendar••• Saturday 6 in the columbia pacific MUSIC Heidi Kohne Holiday Organ Concert. Christ- mas Music Through the Ages. $15, 4 – 6pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Astoria. Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Primal Mates. Chamber jazz. Join us for a donation dinner at 5:30pm and then stay for At the Astoria High School, for the PAC! the performance beginning at 6pm. Admission to the show is $5. At the Bay City Arts Center. A Holiday Celebration Cloverdayle Live. $10, 7 – 9pm at the Eagles Lodge in Tillamook. Weekender Concert Series. Funny Folk by Saturday Dec 13 • 2pm John Craigie. With guest Tom O. 7pm at the Celebrate the holidays in Portland No PGMC holiday concert is com- Lincoln City Cultural Center. Gay Men’s Chorus style, as they sing, plete without revisiting some seasonal Countryside Ride. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Pub in Manzanita. dance and rap--with all that seasonal favorites. This year the Chorus will per- Everyone is Dirty. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift bling--many of the traditional and not form works by Handel, Rachmaninoff, Hotel in Long Beach. so traditional holiday favorites for the Berlin, and a seldom performed song SPUR! With Michael Hurley. No cover, 9pm coastal/ Astoria audience. by Sir Paul McCartney. at the Voodoo Room in Astoria. The Chorus will be performing Bob Mensel, PGMC’s Artistic Direc- ART “A Holiday Celebration” for one tor PGMC is celebrating the 35 season Made in Tokeland. Featuring photography, wood carving, sculpture, miniatures, painting afternoon only at Astoria High School and is excited to bring this memorable and jewelry by five Tokeland based artists. A as a benefit for the CCC Performing holiday show to the North Coast. “A special treat will be live music by acoustic trio All In with special guest Dinah Urell. 11am – Arts Center. In addition to celebrat- Holiday Celebration” is the perfect 6pm at the historic Tokeland Hotel. ing music from Christmas, Hanukkah concert for the whole family. Starving Artist Faire. 10am – 6pm at the and Solstice, Artistic Director Bob Bob Mensel, the Chorus’ Artistic Di- Astoria Armory. Mensel is excited to be debuting new rector says “PGMC undertakes these FOOD & DRINK works composed by Chorus members. outreach concerts at our own expense Wine Tasting. Ken Wright Cellars. 1 – 4pm at Complimenting the “PGMC wall of to benefit local groups and to fulfill the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. this memorable Holiday concert with our Students $7. Proceeds benefit: CCC Winemaker’s Dinner. Ken Wright Cellars. sound” will be the Chorus’ talented our mission of ‘...uplifting the gay friends on Oregon’s North Coast.” Performing Arts Center. For more infor- 6pm, reservations required. At the Cellar on dance troupe, the Locomotions and community and affirming the worth of 10th in Astoria. 503-325-6600 “A Holiday Celebration” is appropri- mation: www.supportthepac.org or www. Cascade, PGMC’s classical a capella all people.’ We are excited to share Gingerbread Tea. Adults $5, children under ensemble. ate for all ages. Tickets at the Door $15/ facebook.com/PartnersForThePAC 13, $3. 1 – 4pm at the Butterfield Cottage in Seaside. Tea. Refreshments include tea, cider, and Dance Your Joy at AAMC homemade goodies by the fire. 1 – 4pm at the NC Chorale HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Cannon Beach Library. The North Coast Chorale presents County Children’s Chorus, an 18 voice Two new instructors join the Astoria Arts & Movement Center. Kick up your HAPPENING its annual holiday concert at the CCC group of children from ages 7 to 12 who Christmas Bazaar. Bake sale: cookies, Performing Arts Center (PAC) set for Irsih heels with Gina Marie Newkirk breads, cakes, soft peanut butter, divinity meet weekly with Dr. Reed for rehearsal fudge and regular fudge, jams and jellies made Saturday Dec 13 at 7pm and Sunday Dec every Thursday at 5:15pm. Gina has and art projects, related to the music. studied many forms of dance, including from local fruit. Craft items and Christmas 14 at 2pm. This year Chorale director, decorations. 9am – 3pm at the Ocean Park The children will be performing a musical Irish Dance since 1998. Her class is up- Dr. Denise Reed has chosen the theme United Methodist Church. skit about the Legend of the Poinsettia beat, inspiring & welcomes everyone! of Holiday Traditions from around the Saturday Christmas Market at the Port. Questions? Contact Gina at 541-580- 10am – 4pm at the Port of Ilwaco. world. You’ll hear music from Kwanzaa, and a Christmas Cartoon Celebration, 5928 or [email protected]. Jen Lighted Boat Parade & Crab Pot Christmas Epiphany, Chanukah Winter Solstice, joined by the NCC. Tree. Boat parade from the Port of Ilwaco to Miller teaches a West Coast Swing se- Santa Lucia, and the Eastern Orthodox Tickets: $10. Children 12 & under free Cape Disappointment and back. Open to all ries Thursday eves through December. boats. Parade starts at 6pm following the light- tradition. The Chorale will be joined with an adult. The PAC is located at 16th Intermediate 6:30pm, and Beginning at ing of the Crab Pot Christmas Tree, weather for some of the pieces by the Clatsop & Franklin in Astoria. permitting. 7:30pm. Contact [email protected] Game Day at the Library. Relax and have Monday fun with family and friends at the library’s free North Coast Symphonic Band monthly Game Day. Choose from a wide vari- 5:30-6:30pm Ballet with Trixie Gunn ety of board games, card games, and LEGO® A North Coast Christmas Concert • At The Liberty 6:45-7:45pm Zumba with Nayelli bricks for all ages. 2 – 4pm at the Astoria Public Library. Liberty Dalida Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway Theater and Tuesday parking lot in Astoria. North Coast 9:00-10:00am Zumba Fitness with Jen Miller, West Coast Swing instructor The Nutcracker. Ballet. 2 and 7:30pm at Astoria High School Auditorium. Tickets avail- Symphonic Band Nayelli Dalida able ahead at Old Towne Framing in Astoria, present a home- 5:30-6:30pm Lyrical Jazz with Trixie Gunn The Wine Haus in Seaside, The Peninsula Pharmacy in Long Beach, and at Maddox grown Christmas Wednesday Dance Studio in Warrenton. celebration 7:00-8:15pm Belly Dance with Jessamyn Grace KOA Holiday Bazaar. Have your photo taken including lots of with Santa, games, food, Silent Auction to Thursday benefit KOA Care Camp. 10am – 6pm at the guests and sur- KOA in Hammond. 9:00-10:00am Zumba Toning with Nayelli Dalida prises, including Lamp Lighting Ceremony. Join us in Sand- 5:15-6:15pm Irish Dance with Gina Marie Newkirk piper Square for a beloved Cannon Beach that jovial guy 6:30-7:30pm West Coast Swing (Intermediate) with Jen Miller holiday tradition at 4pm. You’ll find treats and on a sleigh. 7:30-8:30pm West Coast Swing (Beginning) with Jen Miller refreshments after the ceremony as well. Take a break For current schedule and instructor contact: astoriaartsandmovement.com Winter Market. Featuring the offerings of local artists, farmers and food artisans. Noon – from the hectic Special Event: Astoria’s Winter Formal 6pm at the Bay City Arts Center. pace of the holi- Saturday, December 20th, 9pm / 21+ bar, $10 for singles, $15 for couples Cloverdale Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa, Genny Butenshon. NCSB is directed by high school band, coffee & hot chocolate. days and enjoy Music by DJ Jabba the Slutt, formal costumes encouraged! 6pm at the NE corner of Hwy 101 & Bridge St a meaningful and delightful afternoon of Dave Becker. Dress in your formal finery (think 70s, 80s, 90s - puffy sleeves strongly encour- in Cloverdale. the best music the season offers. TICKETS: Regular $20, Student aged but not required), get your photo taken with your hunky date, and shake Holiday Craft Sale. At the Connie Hansen Garden in Lincoln City. 541-664-6338 Guests include North Coast Chorale, $10 (age 12 to 21), and Children $5. your butt to some sweet jams to warm up the winter night! Visit astoriaartsand- All proceeds go to benefit Clatsop Holiday Magic Cache. Go on a fun geocache Cannon Beach Chorus, Astoria High Saturday, December 20, 4pm at the movement.com for more information! tour through Lincoln City’s Open Spaces. County Public Health School’s Port City Singers, and Keith and Liberty Theater. Prizes, snacks, and goodies provided. 10am dec14 hipfishmonthly.com 14 ••• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater••• MORE MUSIC – 3pm starting at the Lincoln City Community LECTURE T-shirt (while supplies last). Santa will be on Center. 541-996-1224 Brown Bag Lecture. Smuggling, Torture, and Saturday 13 hand to greet our little racers and there will be the First English Bibles: Notes from Oxford. free hot chocolate for all. Prizes for the Ugliest Annual Fantasy of Trees. Enjoy this festive MUSIC forest of uniquely decorated trees. Free, 10am With Julie Brown. Free, noon – 12:30pm in Sweater will be awarded at the finish of the Chimes Choir & Chancel Choir. 11:30am race. 8:30 – 11am Starting at the Seaside – 3pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. Room 219 at Columbia Hall at CCC in Astoria. – 1pm at the Tillamook County Creamery Convention Center. Annual Angels Ball. Evening includes dinner, Association. live auction, raffles and “The World’s Ultimate Astoria Tuba Quartet. Tuba Christmas. Free, THEATER Tuesday 9 Scrooged in Astoria. Holiday Musical. $8 - Elvis Concert” starring Justin Shandor. $75, 2pm at the Columbia-Pacific Heritage Museum $15, 7pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. 3pm – midnight. At Chinook Winds in Lincoln MUSIC in Ilwaco. City. 541-994-3070 The Earnest Lovers. No cover, 7pm at the Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Portland Gay Men’s Chorus. Holiday Celebration Chorus. $15, 2 – 4pm at Astoria 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon THEATER Beach. Words That Matter. Winston Churchill’s Lures. No cover, 9pm at the Voodoo Room High School . in Astoria. Letters & Speeches. $10, 2pm at NCRD in North Coast Chorale. Holiday Traditions; Fea- Sunday 14 Nehalem. HAPPENING turing the Clatsop County Children’s Chorus. Scrooged in Astoria. Holiday Musical. $8 - Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway $10, 7pm at the PAC in Astoria. MUSIC $15, 7pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. parking lot in Astoria. Beach Fire. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift Hotel Psychedelic Folk Maestro B’ee at KALA. Holmes for the Holidays. A holiday-themed in Long Beach. $7, Door 7pm, music at 7:30pm. comedic thriller. 7pm at the Barn Community Dirty Revival Collective. $5 cover, 9pm at Christmas Cantata. Mini concert by the Playhouse in Tillamook. tillamooktheater.com Wednesday 10 the San Dune Pub in Manzanita. Chimes Choir followed by “Lead Me Back to Bethlehem” by the Chancel Choir. 11am at Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, MUSIC Hook & Anchor. Playing originals, and Fleet- the Tillamook United Methodist Church. 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon The Earnest Lovers. No cover, 7pm at the wood Mac’s Rumors album. Beach. Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. North Coast Chorale. Holiday Traditions; Fea- ART turing the Clatsop County Children’s Chorus. HAPPENING Winter Boutique Market. Art and craft $10, 2pm at the PAC in Astoria. Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway vendors will sell their wares at the Astoria Hook and Anchor Sunday 7 parking lot in Astoria. Event Center. Water Music Festival Christmas Concert. Just out with a super self- with it, when the band performs $5 suggested donation, 2 – 4pm at the Inn at MUSIC Team Trivia Tournament. Trivia nights are Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk. 5 – titled debut, leader Katie “Blind Fleetwood Mac’s super seller Cannon Beach Chorus Christmas Concert. Harbour Village in Ilwaco. informal, fun, competitions where teams battle 9pm downtown Astoria. Pilot” Claborn’s project Hook & Rumours album. Whoa. Cool. $10, 7pm at the Cannon Beach Community to see who has the greatest knowledge of Beach Fire. Indie Groove Rock. No cover. Church. all matters trivial. Free, 6pm at the Seaside 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House Anchor perform big in the Co- Saturday, December 13 at Everyone is Dirty. No cover, 7pm at the Adrift Library. FOOD & DRINK in Astoria. lumbian Theater. Hear the new the Columbian Theater in Asto- Hotel in Long Beach. Wine Tasting. Annual Holiday Bubbles. 1 – ART songs and “Go Your Own Way” ria. Cover? Patchy Sanders. No cover. 8pm at Fort 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. Winter Boutique Market. Art and craft George Brewery & Public House in Astoria. Thursday 11 Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- vendors will sell their wares at the Astoria MUSIC ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional Event Center. ART Kathryn Claire and Ara Lee. Two ladies of holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated Starving Artist Faire. 11am – 4pm at the FOOD & DRINK the folk realm perform in concert setting, solo, historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, Astoria Armory. 1 – 4pm. Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- duet and with accompanying mando player. ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional HAPPENING $8 Doors open 7pm, show at 7:30pm, at HAPPENING holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated CRMM Community Day. A fun-filled celebra- KALA in Astoria. Clatsop Animal Assistance Year End Fun- historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, tion set to the sounds and styles of the 40s. draiser. Silent auction, raffle, bake sale, and 1 – 4pm. Enjoy the sounds of Minidoka Swing Band HAPPENING Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway pet photos with Santa. 9:30am – 3pm in the Watch Live performances of swing dancing Lovell Showroom at Fort George. HAPPENING Test your knowledge at 40s Movie Bingo. View parking lot in Astoria. Gourmet Holiday Home Tour. Featuring Saturday Christmas Market at the Port. classic cars from the era. Try out a 40s Hhair six beautifully decorated homes on the Long LECTURE 10am – 4pm at the Port of Ilwaco. Beach Peninsula. The homeowners have creation. Get decked out for your picture in our Beers to Your Health. Jared Oakes & Jessika Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway worked tirelessly to instill the warmth and spirit 40s Photo Booth. Taste some of the limitless Tantisook of Starvation Alley Farms will tell possibilities with the era’s favorite ingredient parking lot in Astoria. of the season in every room and are gener- their story of transitioning their bogs to organic ously opening their homes. Taste scrumptious Spam. Bring your photographs of the local Lower Columbia Pug Socializing Club. and helping others do the same. Free, 7pm at little bites from famous local chefs, enjoy area to be scanned and preserve a piece of the Lovell Showroom at Fort George in Astoria. Pugs and their people meet monthly for fun local history. Free admission with donation of and socialization. 11am at Carruthers Park in holiday favorites performed by enchanting cash or nonperishable foods for the food bank. LITERARY Warrenton. musicians, participate in the silent auction of 11am – 3pm at the Columbia River Maritime children’s art from the Boys and Girls Club, Book Reading. Authors Anthony Curcio and Gingerbread Tea. Adults $5, children under Museum in Astoria. Dane Batty will read from and discuss their and shop for holiday gifts from charming local 13, $3. 1 – 4pm at the Butterfield Cottage shops on display in each home. $30, tickets book. Free, 7pm at the Seaside Library. Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway in Seaside. on sale at the Liberty Theater in Astoria. parking lot in Astoria. THEATER Children’s Holiday Celebration. This long 10am – 6pm. The Nutcracker. Ballet. 2pm at Astoria High Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, time holiday favorite features two of our local Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway School Auditorium. Tickets available ahead 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon dance studios along with crafts, cookies and parking lot in Astoria. at Old Towne Framing in Astoria, The Wine Beach. punch. Santa Claus will pay a visit. Admis- Haus in Seaside, The Peninsula Pharmacy in sion is $2 or 2 cans of food. 1 – 3pm at the Candy Cane Express Train Ride. Enjoy an excursion train ride traveling between Garibaldi Long Beach, and at Maddox Dance Studio in Convention Center in Seaside. and Rockaway Beach along the Tillamook Warrenton. Friday 12 Pictures with Santa. 1 – 4pm at the Cannon Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Passenger cars The Resolectrics Tree Lighting Festival. Santa will be handing MUSIC Beach Chamber of Commerce. are decorated in the spirit of the season with The Resolectrics at heart blend of rock, classic r&b, and out gifts to the first 100 children. Please bring Bill Wadhams. No cover, 7pm at the Sand Candy Cane Express Train Ride. Enjoy an twinkling lights, trees and more. Visit with your camera for pictures with Santa. 4 – 6pm Trap Pub in Gearhart. excursion train ride traveling between Garibaldi Santa while on board. $20, departs Garibaldi are a classic rhythm & blues folk. Their ragged-yet-heartfelt at the Warrenton Community Center. and Rockaway Beach along the Tillamook at noon, 2 and 4pm. 888-71-tickets band. But like the pioneers of harmonies, bluesy riffs and Kathryn Claire, Naomi Hooley, & Rob Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Passenger cars Candy Cane Express Train Ride. Enjoy an Stroup. Winter Songs. $12, 7pm at the THEATER rock & roll in the 50’s, 60’s and swampy grooves are sure to excursion train ride traveling between Garibaldi are decorated in the spirit of the season with Peninsula Arts Center in Long Beach. twinkling lights, trees and more. Visit with Scrooged in Astoria. Holiday Musical. $8 - 70’s, The Resolectrics draw move you. and Rockaway Beach along the Tillamook $15, 2pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Passenger cars Beach Fire. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift Hotel Santa while on board. $20, departs Garibaldi inspiration from many sources Fri/Sat, Dec 19 – 20, 9pm at are decorated in the spirit of the season with in Long Beach. at noon, 2 and 4pm. 888-71-tickets Monday 15 in the roots of American music the Adrift in LB. Sunday Dec twinkling lights, trees and more. Visit with Cedar Shakes. No cover, 9pm at the Voodoo Christmas Bazaar and Lunch. 10am – 3pm, to create an original and soulful 21, 8pm at Fort George. Santa while on board. $20, departs Garibaldi Room in Astoria. soup lunch served from 11am – 3pm. At the FOOD & DRINK at noon, 2 and 4pm. 888-71-tickets Bay City United Methodist Church. Ice Cream Social. The public is invited for ART Santa Day. Come see Santa. Kids are cake & ice cream + birthday celebration. $1 Help Portrait. Come in for a free portrait of Opening Reception. New York Experience you and your family. First come, first serve. welcome to bring their letters or tell him what suggested donation, free if it’s your birthday Billy D & the HooDoos Photographic Exhibit by David Jordan. 5 – 7pm they want for Christmas. Bring your camera for month. 2pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity 11am – 4pm at the Lincoln City Cultural at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Center. a photo. 10am - 2pm at Rosenburg Builder’s Center in Klipsan Beach, WA New Mexico Blues scene man Supply in Tillamook. Holiday Silent Auction. Family activities, HAPPENING Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- Billy Desmond is pure rock n’ toys, games, and more. 5 – 7pm at the Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway Pacific City Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa, ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional roll. Born on the south side of Lincoln City Cultural Center. parking lot in Astoria. hot chocolate, coffee & cookies, gift bags for holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated the kids and drawing for children’s Christmas historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, Chicago he started his profes- Festival of Trees Gala Reception. Silent THEATER gifts. Starts at 5:30pm at the corner lot in 1 – 4pm. sional career at the age of 14 Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, auction, wine and hors d’ oeuvres. $30, downtown Pacific City. 3pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. 5:30 – 8pm at the Tillamook County Pioneer HAPPENING playing guitar at teen dances. Museum in Tillamook. Kids Sing Out Christmas Celebration. Until Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration. Visi- Since then he’s lived and played 9pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. tors will have an opportunity to see the deco- Kids Sing Out Christmas Celebration. From a lot of music, played with Monday 8 7pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Miracle on 51st St. Santa will arrive on a fire rated Flavel House Museum and be treated to truck to take pictures with kids. With a dona- holiday music, crafts, games, and stories for greats like Little Richard and Ray MUSIC THEATER tion of canned food, you can get your picture the kids. Everyone will enjoy the cookies and Charles, and now fronts his own The Earnest Lovers. No cover, 7pm at the Scrooged in Astoria. Holiday Musical. $8 - taken with Santa. 4:30pm at Mo’s Restaurant hot chocolate and photos with Santa. 6 – 8pm Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. $15, 7pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. in Lincoln City. at the Flavel House Museum in Astoria. band and his own music. You can New Years Eve at McMe- HAPPENING Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, OUTSIDE Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway Rock 2015 in pure and bluesy, namins Sandtrap in Gearhart. Kiwanis Holiday Tree Sale. At the Safeway 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk. Cost is $20 parking lot in Astoria. and spend the night too! parking lot in Astoria. Beach. and includes a commemorative Ugly Sweater Listings continued on pg. 21 9pm to 12:30am. FREE.

15 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com RiverSea Gallery presents SEA CHANGE theater & performance. A Grand Review of Paintings by Marion Raney Oman It is with profound gratitude that Disney’s Beauty and the Beast RiverSea Gallery presents Sea Change: The Coaster Theatre’s Holiday Musical A Grand Review, a survey of select paint- ings by Marion Raney Oman in celebra- tion of the culmination of her career as an exhibiting artist. On view will be many of the artist’s favorite paintings chosen from the past seventeen years, dating to the opening of RiverSea Gal- lery in 1997, where she was one of the original represented artists. To this day her paintings are a favorite with gallery clientele, and her fans and collectors are grateful for the artwork she has offered over the years. The exhibition will open on Saturday, December 13, with a reception from 5:00 to 8:00 during Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk. All are invited to share in the celebration with Oman and give her best wishes for the future. In con- sideration of those purchasing holiday gifts, purchased artwork will be available to take home or ship from December 15 Amanda Payne is Belle onward, and the remainder of the show will be on view through January 6, 2015. Step into the enchanted world of fortunate to have so many talented ac- This exhibition celebrates a sea Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on tors here in Cannon Beach and on the change in the life of an artist. An artist the Academy-Award winning animated Northwest Coast who are totally up to whose paintings, over two decades, are feature, the stage version includes all of the challenge of taking on the 28 roles exhibited in galleries and in juried shows the memorable songs from the animated this production requires.“ in western Oregon and Washington and film plus a few new songs written espe- Principal Cast Members: Amanda are in collections around the nation. cially for the Broadway musical. Payne (Belle), Ryan Hull (Gaston), Todd Oman has decided to leave her career Disney’s Beauty and the Beast takes Payne (Lefou), David Hayes (Maurice), as an artist behind and move forward to place in a small Darren Hull (Lumi- see what new things she can accom- “River Delta” by Marion Raney Oman, oil on canvas, 27”x23” provincial town in Performance Schedule: ere), David Swee- plish. After decades of dedicated work France and begins Dec. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 27: 7:30pm ney (Cogsworth), and success, she asked herself what she scape, birds often make an appearance, sometimes as a when a prince is Dec. 7, 21, 28: 3:00 p.m. Bree Heavenrich would do, and who she would be, if she didn’t spend so blur of motion, and occasionally as the focal point of the transformed into (Babette), Ellen work, representing both the fragility and resourcefulness Ticket prices: $18-$23 many hours in her studio, on the Long Beach Peninsula. a hideous beast Blankenship (Mrs. of wildlife adapting to today’s world. Punctuating some Box Office: 503-436-1242 She decided to give spontaneous pursuits a chance, and by an enchantress Potts), Parker Fer- paintings are sly reminders of humanity’s dark footprint, coastertheatre.com be open to future inspiration and creativity in whatever as punishment gus (Chip), Richard form it may come. perhaps a windmill or part of a roadway encroaching on for his cruel and Bowman (Beast), Oman is noted for her evocative and dreamlike paint- the paradisiacal scene. The artist implores the viewer selfish ways. When Maurice, the town’s Sue Meyers (Madame De La Grande ings depicting the natural landscape she is immersed in, to look beyond these constructs, however, and to focus eccentric inventor, becomes lost in the Bouche), Emily Estrada (Monsieur whether that of her beloved home beach or of a faraway instead on what should be most important: the beauty woods on the way to the fair to show off D’arque/Chorus) locale she has traveled to. Her experiences in nature are and grace of the natural world. his latest invention, he seeks shelter in an Ensemble Cast: Beauty and the Beast translated into contemplative paintings that are distinctive RiverSea Gallery is open daily at 1160 Commercial old castle, only to find its master to be requires a very large cast, and depends in style, contrasting softly blended floats of color with a Street in historic, downtown Astoria, Oregon. Monday a horrible beast that takes him captive. heavily upon the many roles played by strong sense of form and line. In her portrayals of land- through Saturday, 11:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, 11:00 - 4:00. The inventor’s daughter, an adventur- all member of the ensemble: Carolyn Call the gallery at 503-325-1270. ous young woman named Belle, trades Anderson, Aeriel Bird, Ann Bronson, Eliza herself for her father’s freedom when she Davis, Priscilla Fairall, Duncan Fenison, finds him in the castle. She soon discov- Holly Fergus, Amie Fipps, Gretchen TEMPO Gallery ers enchanted objects thatserve the Hoekstre, Ellen Jensen, Katherine Lacaze, Bette Lu Krause beast, and they try to make her new life Josh Loring, Crystal Rouse easier. In order to become human again This show is sponsored by The Clark TEMPO Gallery presents new work by art- the Beast must earn Belle’s love before Family. ist Bette Lu Krause the month of December. it’s too late. The story Krause also shows her work at Bay Avenue ends with her tears fall- Gallery in Ocean Park, WA, and Artist Cove ing upon him, breaking Gallery in Sitka, AK. Her new pieces, vary from the curse and turning a foggy tree scape to an evocative collage of him into the handsome salmon and money on a cupboard door. prince in her dreams. Bette Lu Krause’s adventurous spirit has They are married and of taken her around the world by sea. As a course, they live happily merchant mariner aboard research vessels, ever after. tramp freighters, oil tankers, and tugboats, she Patrick Lathrop, has explored many of our small planet’s coasts Executive Director of and oceans. As an artist her work embodies the Coaster Theatre a passion for and knowledge of wild places, says, “This is the perfect using bold colors and a palette knife to evoke musical for the holidays feelings of wilderness, mystery and freedom. because it appeals to Stop by TEMPO GALLERY, 1271 Commercial all ages. We’re very St., Astoria from 5-8 to meet Bette Lu and see LERY is located at 1271 Commercial St. in Astoria. Open her new work. Refreshments will be served. TEMPO GAL- Thurs. – Sat. 12pm – 4pm. dec14 hipfishmonthly.com 16 art happens. A Few of My Favorite Things LightBox Gallery Paper-cut Assemblages by Kim Hamblin 2014 Members Group Exhibit At IMOGEN GALLERY LightBox Photographic LightBox members, juried Gallery will host the opening the images that were be present and available to answer questions and artists’ reception of the submitted for the show about her work during the artist’s reception LightBox Members Group The Members Exhibit December 13th. Exhibit on Second Saturday, will show in the gallery Hamblin’s inspiration is gleaned from her December 13th from 6-9pm. from December 13 th lifelong love of the sciences; particularly LightBox members are a until January 7th. Every anatomy, botany, biology, entomology and community of photographers month LightBox exhibits zoology. Process is quintessential to each that support the mission of the new Silver Gelatin prints finished piece. Hamblin’s use and application gallery to promote and edu- from the LightBox Dark- of materials goes beyond traditional paper cate in the photographic arts room Members. LightBox cut assemblage. By adding painted surface through exhibits, education, offers memberships as a and nails to further enhance tessellation and events and members gather- way to become part of texture, Hamblin adds an industrial nature to ings. Members meet twice a the community that helps the delicateness of pattern revealed in each month for educational nights to further the mission of paper cut. Paper and steel make for a unique and print and image critique the gallery. LightBox is and striking finished composition. nights, held on the 1st and 3rd located at 1045 Marine For this exhibition Hamblin brings imagery Wednesday of every month. Drive in Astoria, hours are that provides inspiration to her, including a This Exhibit celebrates the Tuesday - Saturday 11 - strong connection to the heart, metaphorically members by showing the work 5:30. Contact LightBox at and physically. About her work Hamblin states, of 25 members of the group 503-468-0238 or at info@ Photography of Leigh Oviatt “As I have become interested in farming and on the walls of the gallery for lightbox-photographic. and to enjoy past, current and now have a farm of my own, these ideas apply a month. This year, Roger Dor- com, and visit lightbox-pho- upcoming exhibits. themselves to the things around me- the dirt, band and Michael Datoli, fellow tographic.com for more info the roots, the vegetation, the land. One of the ideas embodied in this show is the heartland Let Your Love Soar, papercut assemblage 22x32 of America, the Midwest, where I was raised, Back by popular demand is Kim Hamblin and and the iconography of the area. Another Three at Luminari Arts her fantastic paper-cut assemblages. She brings is coeur de terre, the idea of the heart of the cal assemblages Petersburg. Using recycled, a new series of work, A Few of My favorite Things earth. In this notion I’m exploring the earth, soil made from found altered jewelry, scraps of fabric, materials; every- paper and other re-purposed for Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk, December and roots, the life below ground, as nourishing and necessary for life above ground. In a more thing from vintage elements, Crown Jewels rep- 13th 5 – 8 pm. Hamblin, has spent years honing generalized way, the show explores a basic love of spice cans, discard- resents and celebrates various the ancient art form of paper-cutting, a delicate trees, farming and animals.” ed zippers, seed women, each has a muse who and tedious practice that originated in 6th century A Few of My Favorite Things will be Hamblin’s pods, to metal tips is either someone she knows, a China. Regarded as an art form that requires third solo exhibition at Imogen Gallery. She has from bolo ties, old historical figure or a part of the careful forethought and concentration, artist Kim exhibited her work throughout the northwest, in- maps, chopsticks, environment. Hamblin considers it therapeutic, utilizing the cluding being awarded Best of Show for the 2013 shells, and clock CRAFTED JASPER by local practice as focus and relaxation from her busy life. Art In The Pearl. She is also a recipient to two parts. Images de Nancy Karacand presents new For this series Hamblin brings a vast array of sub- purchase awards from the Oregon State Univer- Plume or Images of works of jewelry featuring ject matter, and as the title of the show implies, sity’s Art About Agriculture 32nd annual exhibition the Pen are inspired intricate bead work and the imagery that captures her own imagination. The where her work is included in their permanent col- by regional icons, gemstone of jasper. Each piece exhibition will be available for view and purchase lection. Imogen Gallery is open daily at 240 11th strangers sitting on is unique and one of a kind. December 13th through June 6th. Hamblin will Street in Astoria. benches, and pos- Live music performed by ing nudes. Some “Geezer Creak”, Bob Lennon Astoria Stars In A Holiday Group Show of the featured and Dale Clark. Music, mirth drawings were and merrymaking takes place At Riversea Gallery done while travel- at Luminari Arts, located at This holiday season, RiverSea Gallery ing in Turkey and 1133 Commercial St. in Astoria. presents Local Color: Small Views of Greece, listening to 503.468.0308. Astoria, a group exhibition in the Alcove local musicians, space celebrating the character of As- and participating toria and its denizens. The show opens with the Astoria Saturday, December 13 with a reception “Draw” group from 5:00 to 8:00, and includes paint- Zorat by Chris Bryant at a variety of ings by Rich Hoffman, Roger McKay, Luminari Arts celebrates nearby loca- Robert Paulmenn and Leslie Peterson; the holiday season with three tions. Chris is intrigued by miniature drawings by Christi Payne; artists, Chris Bryant, Paula Ken- artistic challenges. She says watercolors and works in oil pastel by worthy and Nancy Karacand, the ease of toting a pen and Noel Thomas and more. All works in the opening Saturday, Dec 13 for pad of paper facilitates the show are on the small side, perfect for spontaneous creation of her the Astoria Art Walk. holiday gifts, and all will be available drawings, but at the same HOLIDAY BIZARRE AND IM- to take home or ship from December time there is a risk, as pen 15 onward. The remaining work will be AGES DE PLUME incorporates cannot be erased. shown through January 6, 2015. assemblages and pen and ink Paula Kenworthy shares drawings by local well-known RiverSea Gallery is open daily at “After Hours” by Rich Hoffman, oil on canvas, 18”x24” her CROWN JEWELS SERIES 11:00 in the heart of downtown Astoria artist Chris Bryant. In this show inspired by the ornate jew- this show and the many artists represented, or at 1160 Commercial Street. Stop by the Bryant shows another facet of eled Russian headpieces at visit online at riverseagallery.com or on Facebook. gallery or call 503-325-1270 for more details on her creativity with her fantasti- The Hermitage in Saint Jasper Necklace by Nancy Karacand

17 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com Artists’ Gallery On 10th Street Now Open To The Public With Wide Array Of word. Original Art Specially Priced For The Holidays HEIST AND HIGH With Authors Anthony Curcio And Dane Batty At Seaside Public Library The Friends of the Seaside Library They were instructed to show up host Anthony Curcio and Dane Batty, at the bank just before the Brinks authors of “Heist and High,” on truck arrived, thereby providing Thursday Dec 11 at 7pm. The event cover for Anthony’s get away. He will take place in the Community made off with about $400,000 and Room and there will be book sales used an inner tube in a nearby and signings. stream to make his escape. As this The media called him the Craigslist odd story unfolds we get to know Robber. They said the heist was like the manic-depressive golden boy “The Thomas Crown Affair” and who takes his stolen money to the detective who caught Anthony Las Vegas, gets caught, goes to Curcio said the robbery had “all prison, and finally makes peace the preparation of a top-notch heist with the fact that addiction caused by an experienced criminal. Curcio his life to spiral out of control. descended from a football star with Dane Batty is the author of a life full of promise to an armored the true crime novel “Wanted: car robber with a hellish addiction to Gentleman Bank Robber”. Danes prescription pain killers. book was given to Anthony Curico The main event in this interest- while he was in prison and he was ing story is the Brinks armored car impressed with Danes grasp of robbery that took place in Monroe the subject matter. This led to a Washington in 2008, and was dra- collaboration and the outcome matized on a segment of the ABC is “Heist and High”. Batty is the newsmagazine, 20/20. Curcio put an founder of Nish Publishing in The newest addition to the vibrant art available – perfect for that Holiday ad on Craigslist and got more than a Portland. Astoria art scene is now open. Artists’ gift! Special Holiday pricing is in place. dozen men to dress as he would be The Seaside Public Library is information call (503)738-6742 or visit Gallery on 10th Street opened this past Purchases must be made with cash or dressed, in blue landscaper’s outfits. located at 1131 Broadway. For more us at www.seasidelibrary.org week at 106 Tenth Street and features check with I.D. art by over 20 local and talented artists. According to Gallery Coordinators La- Smuggling, Torture, and the First English Bibles: Offerings include original art in oils, Ree Johnson and Shirley Dahlsten, “We acrylics, pastels, watercolors, collage, have a limited engagement with local Notes from Oxford with CCC’s Dr. Julie Brown. mixed media, photography, masks, note artists in an ideal venue, or what may be Brown Bag Dec 8 cards, music, garden water features, and termed a “pop-up” gallery. Pop-up retail Clatsop Community College’s This presentation is free and open to studied in Belgium and England as textile art, including “The Art of the Little stores and art galleries are short-term Dr. Julie Brown will reprise her the public. part of an NEH (National Endowment Black Dress.” New art work will be added venues that offer work by designers, pho- October Ales & Ideas presentation, Smuggling. Espionage. Torture. for the Humanities) research institute. weekly. tographers, artists and others. The Art- “Smuggling, Torture, and the First Assassinations. Join CCC Profes- Her trip included four weeks at Hours are 10:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. most ists’ Gallery on 10th will be open through English Bibles: Notes from Oxford,” sor of English Julie Brown, PhD to Oxford University, working with other days – since it is staffed by the artists the balance or 2014, and perhaps longer, with a campus brown-bag lecture learn about the fascinating history scholars to research the impact of showing their work. The Artists’ Gallery depending on the building’s availability. on Monday, December 8, 12:00 – of how the Bible came to be printed the earliest printing presses. Julie will on 10th will participate in the Astoria Visit the Artists’ Gallery on 10th – 106 12:30pm, in Columbia Hall Room in English during both Catholic and share slides from Europe along with Art Walk December 13 from 5:00 – 8:00 Tenth Street for a great display of original 219, 1651 Lexington Avenue, Astoria. Protestant eras in England. During her new research about this fascinat- PM and welcomes visitors to come and art and some novel ideas for Holiday gift summer of 2014, Brown travelled and ing period of revolutionary change. peruse the large selection of original giving. In Their Footsteps Susan Romersa Jefferson’s Bible at Seaside Library series event. This program FM, a Pacific Northwest December 10 - January 27 is Jefferson’s Bible by Ju- affiliate of National nius Rochester on Sunday, Public Radio. He is former Local artist and writer Susan Romer- December 21 at 1pm. president of the Pacific sa will exhibit her art and photography This illustrated talk will Northwest Historians Guild at the Seaside Public Library at the end focus on President Thomas and current president of of the year. The exhibit will run Decem- Jefferson’s project in 1803 the Pioneer Association of ber 10, 2014 – January 27, 2015 in the of cutting and assembling the State of Washington. Library’s Community Room and foyer. passages from several He gives talks to civic and Since moving to Seaside nine years Bibles that he believed educational organizations, ago, Romersa has been carving out time best presented the teach- including aboard small to enjoy both art endeavors and writing. ing of Jesus. He sub-titled cruise ships. After vacations visiting family in our his little Bible “The Life This third Sunday forum region, she sold her home in Las Vegas, and Morals of Jesus of is sponsored by the Lewis where she had been a marketing consul- Nazareth.” & Clark National Park Asso- tant for many years, and relocated to the Rochester is a graduate ciation and the park. These Oregon Coast. of Whitman College and free programs are held in Susan’s oil paintings and photography Harvard Business School. the Netul River Room at park on its website, www. celebrate the beauty and constantly He is the author of nine the Fort Clatsop Visitor nps.gov/lewi or on Face- Lewis and Clark National changing surroundings that Seaside Grace. Oil by Susan Romersa books about northwest Center. book, www.facebook.com/ Historical Park, Fort Clatsop offers. Her work reflects the many impres- The Seaside Public Library is located history. For seven years he For more information, LewisandClarkNationalHis- presents the next In Their sions she has had here on the coast at 1131 Broadway. For more information, was the regional history call the park at (503) 861- toricalPark Footsteps free speaker - including nature and landscapes, pets, call (503) 738-6742 or visit the library commentator at KUOW- 2471. You can follow the figure painting, and the ocean. website at: www.seasidelibrary.org dec14 hipfishmonthly.com 18 ••• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater•••

THEATER Cannon Beach American Legion Breakfast. Tribute to Hank Williams. With local Tuesday 16 Scrooged in Astoria. Holiday Musical. $8 - $7 adults, $3 children under 6. 9 – 11:30am musicians. Tickets are $10 which includes a Friday Monday $15, 7pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. at the American Legion Hall in Cannon Beach. Jambalaya dinner starting at 6pm and music FOOD & DRINK Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, HAPPENING beginning at 7pm. At the Bay City Arts Center. Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- 503-377-9620 MUSIC HAPPENING ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Astoria Winter Market. Food, arts & crafts Beach. holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated caroling contests, bake-offs and gift-making Bradford Loomis. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift Bill Hayes. Rock/Folk/Bluegrass. No Burgers & Jam Session. 6 – 9pm historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, Sorry, Wrong Chimney. $12, 8pm at Theater workshops. Free admission. 10am – 5pm at Hotel in Long Beach. 1 – 4pm. West in Lincoln City. the Astoria Armory. cover, 5 – 8pm at the Cannon Beach at the American Legion hall in Can- Lloyd Jones. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Cookie Company. non Beach. HAPPENING LECTURE Pub in Manzanita. Open House & Volunteer Appreciation Tea. Saturday 20 In Their Footsteps Lecture Series. 1 – 2pm at the Netul Room at the Fort Clatsop Visitor FOOD & DRINK Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 2 – 4pm at the Connie Hansen Gardens in MUSIC Lincoln City. Center in Warrenton. Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- 6– 9pm at the Shelburne Restaurant Tuesday North Coast Symphonic Band. A North ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional Wednesday 17 Coast Christmas Concert. $29, 7pm at the THEATER holiday plum pudding at the Flavel House & Pub in Seaview, WA. MUSIC Liberty Theater in Astoria. Scrooged in Astoria. Holiday Musical. $8 - Museum in Astoria. $12, 1 – 4pm. $15, 2pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Coun- MUSIC Nick Jaina. He will perform his one-man show Wine Tasting. Annual New Year’s Surprise. 1 Richard T. Blues. No cover, 5:30 – The Hole in the Coffin, a 50-minute story told Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, Pretty Gritty. 7pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria try, 40’s, & 50’s. Free (donations 8:30pm at T Paul’s Supper Club in Beach. through words and music by Nick Jaina about 3pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. accepted), 6 – 8pm at the City Hall a strange experience he had in New Orleans THEATER Astoria. CINEMA of going to the funeral of his hero and ending Monday 22 Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, in Garibaldi. Dive-In Movie. Lounge in the pool on inner up inside the coffin with a gun and a bible. He 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No tubes or air mattresses while watching a movie MUSIC tries to unravel the information he is given, Beach. Maggie & The Cats. Blues/Classic on “the big screen.” 7 – 9pm at the Lincoln reconnect with his former love, and piece Small Souls with Shoeshine Blue. No cover, cover, 6pm at the Shelburne Inn in City Community Center. together the perfect love song. 8pm at the 7pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Sorry, Wrong Chimney. $12, 8pm at Theater Rock. No cover, 6:30pm at Sweet Seaview, WA Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. West in Lincoln City. Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. FOOD & DRINK Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- The Resolectrics. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional Long Beach. holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated Sunday 28 HAPPENING Wednesday holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, Tony Smiley. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune 1 – 4pm. MUSIC historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, Pub in Manzanita. Happy Hour for Higher Ed. With MUSIC 1 – 4pm. Danilo Casti. (aka Xover) joins Los Angeles HAPPENING artists PRESENT and DivineBrick for a west significant layoffs looming at Clatsop FOOD & DRINK Dances of Universal Peace. Donation ap- Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. HAPPENING Saturday Christmas Market at the Port. coast tour of heavy experimental music/per- Community College, faculty, adminis- Holiday Wrapping Party. Get your presents preciated, not required. 7pm at the Lincoln No cover, 6pm at the Rio Café in 10am – 4pm at the Port of Ilwaco. City Cultural Center. 503-936-5318 formance/video events. Also Gregg Sklof and trators, and the public are gathering wrapped. 2 – 4pm at Taft High School in Roger Hayes of Astoria. $6, doors open 7pm. Astoria, Lincoln City. Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- weekly to discuss the situation and ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional SPIRITUAL At KALA in Astoria. holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated Winter Labyrinth Walk. 4 - 7pm at the provide information about restoring Suzanne Knutzen. Piano. No cover, Thursday 18 Lincoln City Cultural Center. Jamie Leopold & The Short Stories. No historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public teaching jobs. This in a fun setting 7 – 8pm at the Shelburne Restau- MUSIC 1 – 4pm. Tuesday 23 House in Astoria. that anyone can come to, at the rant & Pub in Seaview, WA Pretty Gritty. 7pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Wine Tasting. Wines for Christmas. 1 – 4pm Fort George Lovell Taproom, and the Beach. at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria FOOD & DRINK MUSIC Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- brewery is donating a dollar from Small Souls with Shoeshine Blue. No cover, HAPPENING FOOD & DRINK Gingerbread Tea. Adults $5, children under ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional each pint sold during Happy Hour 13, $3. 1 – 4pm at the Butterfield Cottage 7pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated for Higher Ed, Fridays 3-6 p.m., to Ecstatic Dance. Spirit-filled, free- ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional in Seaside. FOOD & DRINK historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, a faculty fund, which is dedicated style, yogic trance dance. $5 - $7, holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated HAPPENING Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- 1 – 4pm. historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, Astoria Winter Market. Food, arts & crafts ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional toward maximizing faculty positions. 6:30 – 7:45pm, at Pine Grove Com- 1 – 4pm. caroling contests, bake-offs and gift-making holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated THEATER munity House in Manzanita workshops. Free admission. 10am - 5pm at historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, Sorry, Wrong Chimney. $12, 2pm at Theater Friday Night Family Skate. 5 – HAPPENING 1 – 4pm. West in Lincoln City. Fundraising Dinner. $7 for adults and $5 for the Astoria Armory. 9pm at the Astoria Armory. Open Mic Night. 7 – 9pm at Lush children includes. 5 - 6:30pm at the Peninsula Winter Formal. Music by DJ Jabba the Slutt. Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, Wine Bar in Cannon Beach. (every Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA $10 per person, $15 per couple. 9pm at the Wednesday 24 3pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. AAMC in Astoria. Wednesday except 1st of the month) THEATER HAPPENING Saturday Sorry, Wrong Chimney. $12, 8pm at Theater United Paws Monthly Adoption Day. This Christmas Eve Dinner & White Elephant Monday 29 West in Lincoln City. is a great time to stop in and see all the Gift Exchange. Bring your favorite dish for MUSIC Thursday kittens, cats and dogs that need new forever potluck dinner and a wrapped white elephant FOOD & DRINK homes. Noon – 3pm at the Tillamook County gift of $2 or less. 6pm at the Sou’wester Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- Friday 19 Fairgrounds. Lodge in Seaview. ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional Musician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at MUSIC MUSIC holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated the Tillamook Library. Winter Solstice Celebration. Free, 6:30 – historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, KALA Winter Concert. Eclectic Songs of 9pm at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln Thursday 25 Live Music. No cover, 6pm at U 1 – 4pm. winter performed by Dinah Urell, Sofie Kline, City. Jennifer Goodenberger. Classical/ Street Pub in Seaside. Martin Buell, instrumentalist Bryon Rock, HAPPENING Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run or Walk. Bells will be Improvisational/Contemporary piano and seasonal belly dance performance by Christmas with the Dogs. Make a new Tuesday 30 provided, costumes are optional but recom- Jessamyn Grace. A Benefit for Sammy’s Place. Christmas tradition by sharing your love with music. No cover, 6pm at the Shel- Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, mended. Starts at 9:30am at the Lincoln City Complimentary Finnish Desserts follows a the local dogs at the Tillamook Animal Shelter. FOOD & DRINK burne Restaurant in Seaview, WA 6:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Community Center. Register at: raceroster. Just a little bit of your time will make a differ- 1-hour performance. Door at 7:30pm, Show Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. At the Flavel com/events/2014/1683/lincoln-city-jingle- ence in these dog’s lives. Join in on the hugs Astoria. at 8pm. $10. House Museum in Astoria. $12, 1 – 4pm. bell-jog and snuggles then enjoy coffee/hot coco and The Honky Tonk Cowboys. Country. Consort of All Sorts. Free, 6pm at the cookies with the two legged friends. If you No cover, 7 – 10p at the Astoria Randy Weese. Bluegrass/Country. Astoria Public Library. THEATER have extra blankets to donate or would like New Years Eve! 6:30 – 9pm at the Wine Bar at Scrooged in Astoria. Holiday Musical. $8 - to give some dog toys or treats, please bring Moose Lodge. Dragging an Ox Through Water. No cover, $15, 7pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria. MUSIC Sweet Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. 9pm at the Voodoo room in Astoria. them with you. 10am – noon at the Tillamook Beauty and the Beast. Musical. $18 - $23, Animal Shelter. Billy D & The Hoodoos. New Year’s Eve FOOD & DRINK The Resolectrics. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Party. 21 and over. 9pm at the Sand Trap Pub Jam Session. No cover, 7pm at the Long Beach. in Gearhart. Beach. Friday 26 Wine Tasting Special. $9 for 4 2-oz Triangle Tavern in Astoria. New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. With Fever FOOD & DRINK Sorry, Wrong Chimney. $12, 8pm at Theater MUSIC pours + complimentary appetizers. Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- West in Lincoln City. Damn, Dragalution Teaser, and more. 9pm at Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Country Music Jam. Free, 7 – 9pm at the 4 – 6pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional Wickiup Senior Center in Svensen. the Columbian Theater in Astoria. Room in Astoria. holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated Sunday 21 Ramble On. A Led Zeppelin Tribute Band. Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, Bradford Loomis. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift 1 – 4pm. Hotel in Long Beach. New Year’s Eve Party. 9pm at the San Dune ART MUSIC Pub in Manzanita. HAPPENNG The Thomasian Trio with Maggie Kitson. At FOOD & DRINK Sunday the Sunday Blues Brunch. 11:30am – 2pm at Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- HAPPENING Knitting/Spinning Group. 3 – 5pm Astoria Winter Market. Food, arts & crafts the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. caroling contests, bake-offs and gift-making ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional Cocktails and Bites at KALA, Dance and MUSIC at the Astoria Fiber Arts Academy. workshops. Free admission. 3 – 8pm at the Small Souls with Shoeshine Blue. 7pm at holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated Socializing, 8pm to 11pm. No Cover. Astoria Armory. the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, 1 – 4pm. Fireworks at Midnight Over the Ocean. 5 All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (dona- HAPPENING LITERARY Resolectrics. No cover. 8pm at Fort George minutes of fireworks over the Pacific Ocean in tions accepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog StringTown Journal & Press Reading. Brewery & Public House in Astoria. THEATER front of the boardwalk in Long Beach. Sorry, Wrong Chimney. $12, 8pm at Theater Café in Astoria. Poet & Songwriters Circle. If you . Free, 6 – 9pm at Cloud & Leaf Books in FOOD & DRINK New Year’s Eve Dance Party. 8pm at the Manzanita. West in Lincoln City. are interested in writing poetry/songs, Holiday Tea & Plum Pudding. Enjoy a relax- Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. Honky Tonk Cowboys. No cover, 3 please drop in and join the group. OUTSIDE ing afternoon with a cup of tea and traditional LEGO® bricks for all ages. 2 – 4pm at the holiday plum pudding in the festively decorated Saturday 27 – 6pm at the Astoria Moose Lodge. 7pm at the Bay City Arts Center. Mistletoe & Fruitcakes Golf Tourney. Spe- Astoria Public Library. cial prizes for the best Santa, Reindeer, Elf, historic Flavel House Museum in Astoria. $12, MUSIC or any other Christmas outfit. $55 per player, 1 – 4pm. Troll Radio Revue. Americana. $2 for adults, THEATER Brian Johnstone, Flamenco/Jazz/ Poetry Open Mike. No cover, $15 per player cart rental. Noon shotgun start Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5, free for children. 11am – noon at Fort George Sorry, Wrong Chimney. $12, 8pm at Theater Blues. 5 – 7pm at the Wine Bar at 8:30pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet at the Gearhart Hotel. 8am – noon at the Bay City Arts Center. in Astoria. West in Lincoln City. Sweet Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach.

19 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com Flash Cuts film. Movies & Musings by Les Kanekuni

Allen’s vehicle for respectability is Uprize! a retelling of the 1791 Haitian revolution that appears as accurate a depiction as Tropic Thunder was to The Interview (Dec. 25) Postponed since October, the hoopla over the Vietnam war. Needless to say, critics ravage Allen’s passion project. Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen’s film has by now overshadowed the Allen seeks solace by returning to his old neighborhood in the projects movie. Story concerns two trash journalists played by Rogen and James where he and friends riff on the merits of the five greatest hip hop Franco who land an impossible-to-get interview with North Korean artists of all time. This Woody Alleneque self-examination of an artist is leader Kim Jung-un and are promptly recruited by the CIA to assassinate serious enough to be taken seriously while offering nonstop comedic him. Picture was immediately denounced by North Korea. The official setpieces including Cedric the Entertainer, Adam Sandler, Whoopi Gold- Korean government news agency condemned the film and promised berg and Jerrry Seinfeld. “stern” and “merciless” retaliation if the film were released, calling it a “blatant act of terrorism and war…” Clearly, the North Koreans have no sense of humor. The studio behind the picture, Sony, has been backpedalling since last summer, digitally changing thousands of buttons worn by Korean military characters so as not to resemble the actual hardware which honor Kim Jung-un and his Kim Jon Il. Recently, it was reported that North Korea had recruited thousands of hackers to disrupt the Sony Pictures computer network. Five films including still in theaters Fury and the unreleased Annie remake were bootlegged to the internet. Despite all the nastiness it has been reported that Kim Jung-un plans to see the film. Perhaps the supreme leader has a sense of humor after all.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (Dec. 17) The third and final chapter in The Hobbit series. Official synopsis: The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the conse- quences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. As he succumbs Into the Woods (Dec. 25) Stephen Sondheim’s hit musical comes to to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, the screen with an all-star cast headed by Meryl Streep as the Witch and Exodus: Gods & Kings (Dec. 12) Director Ridley Scott returns with sacrifices friendship and honor in his search for the legendary Arken- Johnny Depp as the Wolf. Some of the darker elements of the play have the Old Testament story of Moses leading the Israelites from Egyptian stone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a been softened for the film with Disney trying to produce a family-friend- slavery to freedom. Story begins with Moses (Christian Bale) as an adult desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils ly Christmas pic. Official synopsis: “Into the Woods” is a modern twist on serving as a general in the pharoah Seti’s army. Although he has a lie ahead. An several beloved fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories biological son Ramses (Joel Edgarton), the pharaoh favors his adopted ancient enemy and exploring the consequences of the characters’wishes and quests. son, Moses. Although friendly, the two soon become rivals after Ramses has returned to This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinder- ascends to the throne. Moses, who is unaware of his Hebrew heritage, Middle-earth. ella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lila Crawford), Jack and the eventually sees firsthand the Israelites, who have been enslaved for 400 Sauron, the Dark Beanstalk ((Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy), all years, toiling while building the Pharoah’s palaces and pyramids. Moses Lord, has sent tied together by an original story involving a Baker and His Wife (James is informed by Nun (Ben Kingsley), a Hebrew elder, of his heritage, but forth legions Corden and Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interac- a scheming Egyptian viceroy (Ben Mendelsohn) outs Moses, forcing him of Orcs in a tion with the Witch (Streep), who has put a curse on them. into exile from the royal family and Egypt. While in exile, Moses marries stealth attack and fathers a child, but he rejects the role of savior just as he earlier upon the Lonely Unbroken (Dec. 25) Angelina Jolie swings for the fences in her sec- mocked the Egyptian gods. It’s then that Moses has his famous en- Mountain. As ond directorial stint with this true story of runner Louie Zamperini who counter with God and the burning bush. In a big change from the ‘50s darkness con- competed in the 1936 Olympics, served as a bombardier in World War The Ten Commandmants scene where God is literally obscured by the verges on their II and suffered unspeakable hardships after his plane was shot down burning bush, Scott presents God as an angelic child (Isaac Andrews). escalating con- where he was marooned at sea and later imprisoned and tortured by This God is more human than godlike though, at turns angry, petulant flict, the races of the Japanese. After an action opening with Zamperini in combat over and jealous, unleashing the plagues upon Egypt and forcing Moses to Dwarves, Elves, the Pacific, movie flashes back to his childhood in Torrance, California accept his role as savior of the Israelites. Shot in 3D, climactic scenes of and Men must where young Louie is constantly in getting into scrapes. Louie’s older Moses leading his people to safety by parting the Red Sea while being decide – unite brother Pete recognizes Louie’s speed at running away from sticky situ- pursued by Ramses and his army, have been described as spectacular. or be destroyed. Bilbo finds ations and pushes him into taking up track using the movie’s motto: “A Top Five (Dec. 12) After two nondescript turns in the director’s chair, himself fighting moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory.” Louie excels so much that Chris Rock’s third attempt was the charm when Top Five sparked a bid- for his life and he makes the U.S. Olympic team. But soon after going into combat, ding war when it debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in September. In the lives of his Louie’s life takes an irrevocable turn when his bomber crashes into the this semi-autobiographical dramedy, Rock plays Andre Allen, a standup friends as five Pacific. For 47 days, Louie, Capt. Alan and tail gunner Mac are marooned comedian turned movie star after he played the bear in a bear/cop duo great armies go on life rafts, fighting off starvation, sharks and Japanese planes. The action series. But as he relates to writer Chelsea Brown (Rosario Daw- to war. worst is yet to come when Louie is picked up and sent to a POW camp in son) who tags along with Allen for a day, he yearns to be taken seriously Tokyo. There, Louie encounters the sadistic Sgt. Watanabe, nicknamed as an artist. Allen has had his troubles too, as a recovering alcoholic. “the Bird” who takes a personal interest in breaking the Olympic runner. dec14 hipfishmonthly.com 20 Featuring biking quips, quibbles, and some damn good advice from Margaret Hammitt-McDonald.

DecemberFREE WILL ASTROLOGY© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny By Margaret Hammitt-McDonald ARIES (March 21-April 19): The National Science Foundation manage to do so under their own power. In fact, I’m inclined to estimates that we each think at least 12,000 thoughts per day. believe that in the next three weeks you will be unusually lucky The vast majority of them, however, are reruns of impressions and adept at forging links, brokering truces, building bridges, and that have passed through our minds many times before. But I am getting opposites to attract. I won’t be surprised if you’re able to Blowin’ In the Wind pleased to report that in the coming weeks, you Aries folks are compare apples and oranges in ways that make good sense and calm everyone down. Even more so than rain, wind defines Great Britain and Europe but not yet in primed to be far less repetitive than normal. You have the poten- the North Coast, contorting trees, the United States…darn! (“Introducing tial to churn out a profusion of original ideas, fresh perceptions, SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1989, Amy Tan birthed her first shaping the shoreline, creating mini the Whike: Britain’s First Sailing Bicycle novel fantasies, and pertinent questions. Take full advantage of novel, The Joy Luck Club. Her next, The Kitchen God’s Wife, sandstorms on beaches, and turning Gets Green Light to Hit the Road,” this opportunity. Brainstorm like a genius. came out in 1991. Both were bestsellers. Within a few years, the a bicycle ride into a grueling form of Daily Mail Online, September 9, 2011, TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I enjoy getting spam emails with student study guide publisher CliffsNotes did with them what it resistance training. I’ve often wondered, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti- has done with many masterpieces of world literature: produced outrageous declarations that are at odds with common sense. while struggling to stay balanced on my cle-2035425/Introducing-whike-Britains- condensed summaries for use by students too lazy to read all “Eating salads makes you sick” is one of my favorites, along with bike in the wake of a gust, if there’s a bike-SAIL-hits-streets.html). “Water is worse for you than vodka” and “Smoking is healthier of the originals. “In spite of my initial shock,” Tan said, “I admit way to change the wind from tormen- that I am perversely honored to be in CliffsNotes.” It was a sign A less obvious type of wind-powered than exercising.” Why do I love reading these laughable claims? tor to friend (and I don’t mean being of success to get the same treatment as superstar authors like bike is an electric bike that gets its Well, they remind me that every day I am barraged by nonsense whisked along in the direction it’s blow- Shakespeare and James Joyce. The CliffsNotes approach is charge from wind turbines rather than and delusion from the news media, the Internet, politicians, currently an operative metaphor in your life, Scorpio. Try to find ing). Has some enterprising rider ever fossil-fuel sources celebrities, and a host of fanatics. “Smoking is healthier than it in your heart to be honored, even if it’s perversely so. For the equipped a bike like coal. One exercising” is just a more extreme and obvious lie than many most part, trimming and shortening and compressing will be with sails? Here’s such bike, created others that are better disguised. The moral of the story for you in beneficial. evidence that the coming weeks: Be alert for exaggerations that clue you in to by Danish manu- somebody has. (I facturer E-Wheels, what’s going on discreetly below the surface. Watch carefully for SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): With both symbolic and practi- have no relation- glitches in the Matrix. cal actions, Sagittarius-born Pope Francis has tried to reframe is a mountain bike ship, financial or with a bamboo the message of the Catholic Church. He’s having public showers otherwise, with GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Every one of us, including me, has frame (a renew- installed for the homeless in Vatican City. He has made moves to the producers blind spots about the arts of intimacy and collaboration. Every able wood alter- dismantle the Church’s bigotry toward gays. He regularly criticiz- of these nifty one of us suffers from unconscious habits that interfere with native more well es growing economic inequality, and keeps reminding politicians devices, which our ability to get and give the love we want. What are your bind that there can be no peace and justice unless they take care of known for its use are a sampling of spots and unconscious habits, Gemini. Ha! Trick question! They poor and marginalized people. He even invited iconic punk poet in flooring), which wouldn’t be blind spots and unconscious habits if you already what’s out there.) Patti Smith to perform at the Vatican Christmas Concert. You the alternative en- knew about them. That’s the bad news. The good news is that in Land sailing, now have extra power to exert this kind of initiative in your own ergy organization the next six weeks you can catch glimpses of these blocks, and or land yachting, sphere, Sagittarius. Be proactive as you push for constructive Clean Technica make a good start toward reducing their power to distort your transformations that will benefit all. isn’t about driving relationships. a 1970s hulk of a recharged with CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The limpet is an aquatic snail. car. Rather, it’s a electricity gener- CANCER (June 21-July 22): Now and then, it is in fact possible When it’s scared, it escapes at a rate approaching two inches racing sport that ated by a wind to fix malfunctioning machines by giving them a few swift kicks Man and his machine: The ‘whike’ is legal for per hour. If you get flustered in the coming week, Capricorn, I takes place on use on UK roads, except motorways, and can farm. Other or authoritative whacks. This strategy is called “percussive suggest you flee at a speed no faster than the limpet’s. I’m mak- reach speeds of up to 40mph. renewable-energy maintenance.” In the coming days, you might be inclined to use sandy beaches or ing a little joke here. The truth is, if you do get into a situation deserts. Competitors use non-motorized bicycle projects involve both solar and it a lot. That’s probably OK. I suspect it’ll work even better than that provokes anxiety, I don’t think you should leave the scene wind power, such as a Sinclair Zeta II it usually does. There will be problems, though, if you adopt a vehicles with three wheels, a sail, and at all. Why? There are two possibilities. First, you may be under a frame that resembles the offspring electric bike equipped with a solar panel similar approach as you try to correct glitches that are more the influence of mistaken ideas or habitual responses that are of a pedal-less recumbent bicycle and mounted on the rear rack, owned by the psychological, interpersonal, and spiritual in nature. For those, I causing you to be nervous about something there’s no need to recommend sensitivity and finesse. a streamlined wheelbarrow. They can operator of www.gotwind.org, a website be nervous about. Or second, if you are indeed in an authentic originating in Great Britain. (As you bind, you really do need to deal with it, not run away. reach incredible speeds (in excess of LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What feelings or subjects have you been 100 mph) when high winds propel them. can tell, much of the innovation around wanting to talk about, but have not yet been able to? Are there AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Science-fiction novelist Philip K. The North American Land Sailing As- wind-harnessing cycles comes from that messages you are aching to convey to certain people, but can’t Dick has been one of my favorite authors since I discovered his sociation sanctions events in the United blustery land.) summon the courage to be as candid as you need to be? Can work years ago. I love how he reconfigured my mind with his States, but they also occur in other The ultimate fusions of pedal and you think of any secrets you’ve been keeping for reasons that metaphysical riffs about politics and his prophetic questions countries, such as Great Britain. Land wind power are funky contraptions used to be good but aren’t good any more? The time has come about what’s real and what’s not. Recently I discovered he once yachts aren’t cycles; they have small like a wind turbine with bicycle wheels to relieve at least some of that tension, Leo. I suggest you smash lived in a house that’s a few blocks from where I now live. While wheels and no pedals, and they depend (instructions on how to build one can your excuses, break down barriers, and let the revelations flow. If he was there, he wrote two of his best books. I went to the place on the generosity of wind to get them be found on the Instructables website: you do, you will unleash unforeseen blessings. and found it was unoccupied. That night I slept in a sleeping going (and you with them). http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind- bag on the back porch, hoping to soak up inspiration. It worked! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1662, Dutch painter Rembrandt Coastal riders, take notice: a young turbine-with-bicycle-wheels/) and pedal- Afterwards, I had amazing creative breakthroughs for days. I finished The Oath of Claudius Civilis. It was 18 feet by 18 feet, cyclist’s experiences riding against recommend a comparable ritual for you, Aquarius. Go in quest of powered generators such as the Pedal- the largest painting he ever made. For a short time, it hung on the wind gave rise to a creature that’s greatness that you want to rub off on you. a-Watt Bicycle Generator (described a wall in Amsterdam’s Town Hall. But local burgomasters soon designed for roads rather than beaches. at www.econvergence.net), just one decided it was offensive, and returned it to the artist to be PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do you enjoy telling people what Ned Aufenast, a 19-year-old who is of a variety of contraptions featuring a reworked. Rembrandt ultimately chopped off three-fourths of to do? Are you always scheming to increase your influence over also an avid sailor and land-yachter, stationary bicycle that provides enough the original. What’s left is now hanging in a Stockholm museum, everyone whose life you touch? If you are a typical Pisces, the designed his sail-bike for a school proj- power to run appliances like your wash- and the rest has been lost. Art critic Svetlana Alpers wishes the answer to those questions is no. The kind of power you are ect. Representatives of Whike, a Dutch ing machine. (The only wind involved entire painting still existed, but nevertheless raves about the interested in is power over yourself. You mostly want to be the manufacturer, spotted the neat vehicle here is the breeze your hardworking remaining portion, calling it “a magnificent fragment.” I urge you boss of you. Right now is a favorable time to intensify your efforts and hired Aufenast to develop an 18- body creates as you pedal your way to a to think like Alpers. It’s time to celebrate your own magnificent to succeed in this glorious cause. I suggest you make aggressive gear recumbent trike with a sail. A rider fragments. plans to increase your control over your own destiny. clean load of laundry.) pedals it like a regular trike, with the Hopefully, for all you long-suffering wind assisting. If the wind blows hard LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You now have a special talent for con- Homework: What gifts do you want for Christmas, Hanukkah, residents of Seaside, sail-equipped enough, he or she can coast along at up necting things that have never been connected. You also have Kwanza, Yule, and the winter solstice? Write to Buddha Claus at surreys aren’t blowing our way any time to 40 mph. This cool trike is available in a magic touch at uniting things that should be united but can’t [email protected]. soon!

21 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com network. Community Listings 9:00am, Level 1 5:30am, Tuesday - Level 2 Tues & Thurs, 9am to 10am, Astoria Method- resources. They are reminders of our settle- WORKSHOPS/CLASSES 6am, Wednesday - Gentle 9am, Restorative ist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave.Enter 11th St mentpatterns and can reveal information HOLIDAY BOTANICAL GREETING CARD 6:30pm, Thursday - Level 2&3 6pm, Friday door Call Linda Williamson. 503.861.2063. about our historic events, ethnicity,religion, CLASS SEASIDE. December 6. Do you - Therapeutic 9am. Meditation - Wednesday lifestyles and genealogy. The society is seek- T’AI CHI. The Center for the Contempla- like to draw? Like native Oregon plants? 6pm, New Classes coming soon!Monthly ing volunteers tojoin members in identifying tive Arts, Manzanita: Wednesday Mornings Like the holidays? Why not combine the Prices: Unlimited Classes - $90, 4-8 Classes and visiting cemeteries to catalog theinforma- - $10 each, Drop Ins - $13 each. New Stu- 10-11:30. $30/month. Call 368-6227 for tion for future generations. The society would three and sign up for “Holiday Botanical more info. Greeting Card Class” with local artist dents get a $10 discount on first month. also be grateful forany information from the and illustrator, Dorota Haber-Lehigh. All WAVES OF CHANGE. TAI CHI, TU/TH public regarding old cemeteries and burial RiversZen Yoga and Ki-Hara Resistance materials will be provided. Free, registra- 10-11am - Advanced Fan Form. TU/TH 5:30- sitesthat may not be commonly known. If you Stretching Studio. Located at 399 31st Str. tion required. 1pm at the Seaside Library. 6:30pm - Beginning Sun Style, Instructor: are interested, contact thesociety at www. Astoria. 503-440-3554. Over 30 classes, for At Wanderland Rainforest Iseum 503-738-6742 Angela Sidlo. QIGONGTU/TH 830-930am [email protected] or call Strength, Stamina or Yoga Flow,Levels 1, 2 Instructor: Linda Williamson, Sat 1030- 503-325-1963 or 503-298-8917. & 3 offered from early morning to evening, HOLY DAY CEREMONY: WINTER SOLSTICE FALL CRAFT CLASS TILLAMOOK. Decem- 1130am, Instructor: Janet Maher PILATES 7 days a week. 1/2price for new students VOLUNTEER AT THE CANNERY MUSEUM. ber 10. Turn old sweaters into decorative M/W/F 8:45-9:45am, Instructor: Sam Peters. first month and locals residents first day free. The Hanthorn Cannery Museum on Pier 39 Sunday, December 21, 12-2 pillows. The class will require some GENTLE STRETCHING,M/W 5:30-6:30pm & Free parking and a handicapped ramp is in Astoria is housed in the oldest cannery sewing. Registration required. At the Til- 6:45-7:45pm, Sat 9-10am Instructor: Angela “Winter Solstice, womb of night, embrace us with available. http://riverszen.com orFacebook. building on the Columbia, and preserves lamook Library. 503-842-4792 Sidlo Private lessons available $25/hr. Drop com/RiversZen. the history of the cannery workers and the your inner light.” In rate for classes $10. Contact Angela at PAINTING WORKSHOP SEAVIEW. De- canneries that made the city famous. The 503.338.9921 to sign up for a class. Fee: cember 20. With Kristen Flemington. At YOGA • NCRD. Celebrating 20 years of com- museum is open year-round at no charge and Tai Chi class $50 per month. Qigong class the Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. FMI, munity yoga, and offering ongoing year-round attracts thousands of visitors from all over the Ice, snow, winds, and rain sweep the earth as darkness comes earli- $40 per month. Stretching class is $75 per call 360-642-2542 or souwesterlodge@ claases as follows: Monday, Yoga of the NW and beyond. The Hanthorn Foundation (a er each day. Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year. We are month for M/W/F and $50 for M/W.Yoga $50/ gmail.com Heart, 8:15 - 9:45 am, instructors: Lorraine 501(c) 3) needs volunteer staff to welcome month M/W classes. Get a punch card for in the womb of the Great Mother, the place of dreams and infinite Ortiz and Lucy Brook (no drop ins); Monday, people to this unique site and share a little The Hoffman Center Clay Studio. Man- $50 and mix ‘n match 8 class sessions. possibilities. From this night on, the sun returns---longer each day, Vinyasa, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, instructor Charlene local history. No experience needed, no zanita. Drop by studio to reserve or e-mail Gernert; Tuesday, Mixed Levels, 4:00 - 5:30 nurturing the seeds of spring that sleep deep in the earth. ZUMBA. Low Impact Fitness for many ages. age limits, and you definitely do not have [email protected]. The Clay pm, instructor Monica Isbell; Wednesday, Licensed instruction. Tolovana Community to stand! Nor will you at the end of the day, Winter Solstice celebrates the presence of Spirit and the power Studio open Tues and Thurs from 10am to Yoga Stretch, 8:00 - 9:30 am, instructor Hall 3779 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, Call smell like a fish. To learn more, please call of hope. At this time--both the darkest time of the cycle and the 4pm and the second and fourth Saturdays Lucy Brook; Wednesday, Restorative Yoga, Joy: 503.738.6560 Peter Marsh: 503-470-0356 or seatosum- from 10am to 2pm. 2:00 - 3:30 pm, instructor Charlene Gernert; new moon-- we tend the Hearth and listen to the ancient story [email protected] of Mother Night and the birth of Light. Come, relight your inner DOES FOOD RUN YOUR LIFE? Come to Thursday,Yoga of the Heart, 8:15 - 9:45 am, Overeaters Anonymous every Wednesday instructors: Lorraine Ortiz and Lucy Brook (no SPIRITUALITY Weekly Habitat Restoration/Stewardship fire. This ceremony will be led by Gwendolyn Endicott, story teller, from 7-8pm in the Seaside Public Library, drop ins); Thursday, Level I, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, Work Parties. 10 am - noon. Meet at Alder author, Priestess of Isis Board Room B. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. instructor Monica Isbell; Friday, Very Gentle CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER MARY. Creek Farm, at the end of Underhill Lane Come and experience the Love and Wisdom Ceremony begins at noon. Come a little early, rather than late. Everyone welcome! (if you have questions call Yoga, 8:00 - 9:30 am, instructor Lucy Brook; between Nehalem and Manzanita. Dress for of Mother Mary through her channel Barbara There is no charge, but donations toward the maintenance of the 503-505-1721). Saturday, Mixed Levels, 8:00 - 9:30 am, the weather and prepare to get outside with instructor Lorraine Ortiz. All classes meet at Beach. Sunday Dec 14, 2014, 10:30 to great people on beautiful properties doing a forest sanctuary are greatly appreciated. For more information on French Conversation Group Re-Start. The NCRD, 36155 9th Street in Nehalem, Room 12:30ish. In Seaside, Oregon at Barbara’s variety of habitat restoration activities. For Wanderland Sanctuary and Iseum see wanderlandrainforest.org group is devoted to speaking French only. 5. For more information call 503-368-7160. home. Call or email for directions: 503-717- more information contact Lower Nehalem It is NOT a class, so please do not show up 4302 [email protected]. Sug- Community Trust, 503-368-3203, lnct@ Questions: expecting to learn French from scratch. Once YOGA • MANZANITA. Silver Services Yoga gested donation $15.00. Bring finger food if nehalemtel.net. you step through the door of the Riverbend with Holly Smith. Meeting each Thursday you feel so inclined. The gathering will include [email protected] or 503-368-6389 Room, it is French only. It will be on Satur- from 10 to 11:30am beginning March 14, a healing circle, channeled conversation with VISITOR CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS. days, from 1-3pm at NCRD in the Riverbend 2013. Cost: $40 for five classes. (Sorry, no Mother Mary, snacks and sharing. The Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Com- Room. There is a nominal charge of $1/ drop-ins) To Register: Call Holly at 503-368- merce operates the Visitor Center located at person/time. For more information email Jane 4883. There is a richness which comes from 111 West Marine Drive in Astoria. The Center lessons learned in the later stages of life. is open year-round with visitor information or call her 503-368-3901 or, call Paul Miller COLUMBIA RIVER MEDITATION GROUP. Silver Services Yoga provides instruction in about the local area, the state of Oregon and at 503-368-5715. Sponsored by Great Vow Monastery. Meets simple yoga postures with props, breath and beyond. The Chamber is looking to bolster ever Wednesday in the FLag Room of the energy work, meditation and relaxation. their crew of volunteers for the upcoming Public LIbrary. Time: 5:45 - 6:55. MOVING busy season and you may be just the person At the First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd to Clatsop Community College on Tuesdays Museum) at 9am for their regular business Toddler Arts Group. Every Wednesday 10 to YOGA North Coast Recreation District. for the job. “All that is needed is a welcoming Street, Astoria OR. @ 6-7:30pm, starting Sept 30. Regtration is meeting and to promote general aviation. 11am –Get your toddler started in the arts! Nehalem. Yoga Schedule. Mondays: Yoga smile and a desire to assist our visitors,” says required at CCC. Class# is F.T085054, Rm Next meeting is August 2nd and breakfast Activities are geared towards ages 1–3, but of the Heart 8:15-9:45 a.m.; Vinyasa Flow Suzanne Cannon, Visitor Services Manager. VETERANS FOR PEACE. The North Coast 209 Towler Hall. All are welcome to practice age birth–5 are welcome. All children must 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Mixed Level Yoga “We’ll teach you the rest.”Volunteers typically Chapter of V for P will meet on Thursday, is available. If you are interested in learning - quiet setting and slow walking meditation. be accompanied by a caregiver. Bay City Arts 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Morning Yoga work a three-hour shift, once a week. They December 11 at the NCRD, on 9th Street to fly, or are simply interested in general Local contact: Ron Maxted - 503.338.9153. Center, Bay City. Stretch 8-9:30 a.m. Dig Deep Yoga 4-5:30 primarily greet visitors in person and by in Nehalem. Gather in the Riverbend aviation why not come to themeeting and email: [email protected] p.m. Restorative Yoga 5:45-7:15 p.m. phone, and may also help with answering Room at 6:30 for a social half-hour meet similar-minded folks? The TPA owns a Thursdays:Yoga of the Heart 8:15-9:45 A SILENT MEDITATION • with Lola Sacks. mail requests and other tasks as needed. (refreshments provided) and at 7pm for Cessna 172 available for members to rent BODY WORK•YOGA•FITNESS a.m.; Fridays: Very Gentle Yoga 8-9:30 St. Catherine’s Center for the Contemplative For more details, contact Suzanne at 503- a short meeting. The main focus will for instruction or for general use for licensed a.m. Saturdays: Mixed Level Yoga 8-9:30 AQUANASTICS. Gentle Water Exercise Arts, Manzanita: Monday Nights 5 - 5:45 Call 325-6311 or stop by to pick up a volunteer be how to make Christmastime more pilots who are members of TPA. Check out a.m.More info: www.ncrdnehalem.org/about- that’s Lots of Fun! This water fitness class 368-6227 for more info. application. meaningful for Tillamook County veterans us/schedules/ tillamookpilots.org for more information. is energizing and strengthening, yet gentle who are in need. We will also talk about LECTIO DIVINA • Meditation with Holy on the joints. The exercises are designed LINE DANCING. NCRD is hosting Line Danc- a local veteran who was a World War MEN’S GROUP FORMING. Forming a new Scripture. The Center for the Contemplative to increase range of motion, flexibility and ing with Teresa on Saturday mornings from OPEN MICS Two prisoner of war and discuss what more inclusive Men’s Group in North County. Arts, Manzanita: Tuesday Mornings 10- cardiovascular fitness. Need to swim is not 10am to noon. Come on out an do Bootin’ EVEry other week on Sunday nights 5:30- 11:30. Call 368-6227 for more info. THE BEEHIVE IN NEHALEM is hosting we can do to honor his passing. Please required. Tues& Thurs, Beginning Nov. 4 thru Scootin’ Boogie and MANY more. Fun for all an open Mic from 3-6 every Saturday feel free to join us! You don’t need to 7:30pm, at the Center For Contemplative Dec. 11, a total of 11classes, 9-9:50am ages. $1.00 admission fee. North Coast Rec LABYRINTH WALK • Grace Episcopal afternoon. For more information and/or to be a veteran to participate -- men and Arts in Manzanita. It would benefit all to and 10-10:50am. WHERE? KOA heated District in Nehalem. Church, 1545 Franklin St, Astoria, 3-6. women, veteran and non-veteran, all are experience a more diverse circle of men indoor pool, 1100 Ridge Road in Hammond. get your name on the list contact Mick Taylor Every 1st Sunday. welcome to attend. We look forward to - all ages - all walks of life - all points of Arrive with swim suits on and bring their own YOGA • Bay City Arts Center. Classed with at [email protected] seeing you! towels. Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel Michelle Lawhorn - Mon & Thurs 6pm. $5 view - let’s expand the possibilities. Bring per class. LAST TUESDAY poetry open mic. Port of yourself, be yourself, add yourself to the mix, is provided in the newly remodeled showers. VOLUNTEER Call, 9th & Commercial, Astoria, 7 to 9 p.m., The Lower Columbia Classics Car Club. Parking car tags need to be picked-up at see what happens. Contact: Darel Grothaus YOGA • Manzanita. The Center for the Oct., 30. Sign up onsite for a short time slot Invitation to all who are interested in Collector the main office at KOA before the first class. Clatsop Care Center is looking for 206-818-4833. Contemplative Arts, Manzanita: Tuesday to read your own poems or a poem you like. Cars to attend one of our monthly meetings. Only 12 students can attend these classes. volunteers to assist in our Quality of Life evenings 5 - 5:45pm. $35 for 5 classes. Call Host: poet Ric Vrana. The meetings are held at Steve Jordan’s The cost is $35.00 Call CCC 503 338-2402 Department. Your presence could make BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUP- 368-6227 for more info. a difference in their lives. Volunteer roles Shop Building, located at 35232 Helligso PORT. La Leche League’s monthly support to register. KATHLEEN HUDSON, ARC Water WEEKLY JAM SESSION happens every Lane in rural Astoria - meet on the 3rd Thurs- Safety Instructor, Arthritis Aquatic Instructor Yoga in Gearhart. Gearhart Workout. For can be customized to fit your schedule & group meetings provide an opportunity Wed eve. from 7 to 10 at the “Port of Call” day of each month. If you are interested and Training program, Completed A Matter of Bal- more information log on to www.gearhart- preferences in terms of type of activity and for both new and experienced mothers to in Astoria (used to be the Shipyard). A 3 need the directions to get there, you may call ance, CMH, and Aqua Aerobics training from workout.com 3470 Hwy. 101 N. Suite 104 time commitment. Volunteer roles include share their questions or concerns, and to visiting & building friendships with individuals, piece host band to jam with any one who Steve Jordan at 503-325-1807 Pismo Beach Athletic Club. in Gearhart talk with each other about the special joys reading aloud to residents, playing music , wants to sit in. Peter Unander on keys and/ THE ASTORIA CHESS CLUB. meets Satur- and challenges of parenting. We especially YOGA NAMASTÉ. Unlimited community yoga YOGA • Nehalem. Ongoing yoga classes at singing with residents, assisting on outings, or bass, Tom Peake on drums and Richard classes plus a 90 min. massage or private NCRD are as follows: Monday, Level II, 5:15- conducting a movie night activity, assisting Thomasian on guitar and/or bass.. Jazz, day mornings at 11:30 AM at Three Cups encourage expectant and new mothers to yoga $125. Regular yoga(90min-class) 6:45 pm, Nicole Hamic; Wednesday, Morning in craft activities, games, cooking activities & Blues, Funk, Country, Reggae, Rock, Folk, Coffee House and Thursday evenings at 5:30 join us. Healthy babies and toddlers are unlimited $90. Community yoga(60min- Yoga Stretch, 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook; other activities. Volunteers will need to pass a etc. All players welcome. PM at the Hotel Elliott’s wine bar. Players always welcome at La Leche League meet- class) unlimited $45. Regular Yoga Classes à Thursday, Yoga for Parents & Kids, 3:45-4:45 criminal background check & a TB screening of all ages and skill levels are welcome to ings. second Tuesdays, from 6:30 - 8 pm at la carte $15/class.Community Yoga classes à pm, Charlene Gernert; Thursday, Level I, 5:45 test. For more information, call Brandy at attend. For more information, contact us Grace Episcopal Church, nursery room, 1545 la carte $10/class. Offers expire 12/20/2013. - 7:15 pm, Charlene Gernet; Friday, Very 325-0313 Ext. 220 or Rosetta at ext. 222”. MEETINGS AND MEET-UPS! at [email protected] or visit our Franklin Ave, Astoria. Meet 2nd Monday of 342 1oth Street Astoria. wwwyoganam.com. Gentle Yoga, 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook. Facebook page.” PFLAG NORTHCOAST. Parents and the month at 10am- Astoria .FOR FURTHER 503 440 9761. CLATSOP COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY is QIGONG. Free. Easy relaxing exercise & embarking on county-wide cemeteryiden- Friends of Lesbian, Gay , Bisexual, Queer TILLAMOOK PILOTS ASSOCIATION. A non- INFO, PLEASE CONTACT JANET WEIDMAN LOTUS YOGA ASTORIA. Classes with Certi- meditation qigong class.Helps arthritis & tification and cataloging project. Cemeter- people, meets every third Thursday of the profit organization, meets the firstSaturday @ 503-325-1306 or Megan Oien: 503- fied, Experienced Teachers: Monday - Gentle fibromyalgia, reduces stress, Helps balance. ies are among the mostvaluable of historic month. This month Dec 18. 6:30-8:30pm. each month at the Airbase Cafe (Tillamook Air 440-4942. dec14 hipfishmonthly.com 22 situation feeling obligated holiday season to the next to buy a gift or spend the seven generations. May AT THE holiday with people who are the light of the New Year VOLUNTEER ANIMAL SHELTER a vibrational match. bring the world together in Each person carries their peace and may you all be own emotional wounds Can you donate a blessed with good health few hours a week from childhood that are and happiness. to help the dogs amplified when we get to- For over thirty years, and cats at the Messages gether with our family mem- author and Mystic Healer, Animal Shelter? bers. Breathe and release Sonja Grace has been offer- CAA needs help! your stress by practicing ing her clients, both in the The work’s not Sonja Grace hard and it’s compassion and forgive- United States and abroad, mystic healer ness. If you feel you need terrifically immediate stability, clarity, rewarding. a time out connect with the and guidance. Through her ground and release your healing, counseling and stress into the earth. Ask Winter Solstice spiritual processing, Sonja for Earth energy to come up The Winter Solstice is a light. They walk quietly and has a wide variety of talent through the bottom of your sacred time when people honor the dark of winter to choose from in which feet and ground you. around the world celebrate sharing stories that warm she accesses her ability to Remember to take time the darkest day of the the cold winter nights. channel and communicate and listen to the quiet of year and the return of the The spirit realm is the the season, share stories with the divine. Her new light. The word solstice is closest to our world during with one another and pay book ‘Become and Earth derived from the Latin sol this time of year. We keep your respects to the dark- Angel’ Advice and Wisdom (sun) and sistere (to stand our voices low and respect ness of winter and the com- for Finding your Wings and still). The Solstice marks the their presence. As this ing light. We are living in Living in Service is avail- passage of the sun twice a understanding morphed the duality and our experi- able through Findhorn year reaching the highest through religion and time ence of this sacred planet Press. Other books by and lowest excursion rela- we can see how the Winter is up to us. We can ramble Sonja Grace are: ‘Angels in tive to the celestial equator Solstice has taken a back through each season not the 21st Century’ and ‘Earth on the celestial sphere. seat to other trends. Many paying attention to what the Ways Healing Medicine for The Lower Columbia Clinic What humans understood people find themselves Earth is trying to teach us the Soul’. The companion long ago is this is a time not interested in celebrat- or we can be aware. Teach film presentation Earth Thomas S. Duncan, M.D. • Susan L Skinner, CNM, CFNP when everything is dormant ing the holiday spending your children to listen, re- Ways Series and her new 595 18th, Astoria • 503-325-9131 and quiet. Many cultures money, feeling stressed and spect and honor the natural Earth Angel Series is avail- recognize this time of enduring family dynam- rhythm of this celestial able on her website. www. year as a passage into the ics. We often force the body. Bring your focus this sonjagrace.com

word and wisdom Giving Time By Tobi Nason The weather gets wild and unpre- of misguided self-indulgence and mas- occasionally for that single mom who dictable right about this time of year. sive consumerism. Yes, there are other works at your favorite restaurant. Pick up Schedules tighten up. More plans, more ways to Be in this world. groceries for those that can’t get to the parties, and more events are available Time will pass whether you utilize it to stores easily. Walk dogs at the shelter. this month - more than we have time for. your liking or not. This season, why not Walk your elderly neighbor’s dog on As always, the stress that underlies give the gift of Your Time to someone? those bad weather days. So many ways! some of these events can build up. Volunteer. Do for others. Do for one All it takes is imagination and a willing- We all want to live up to our own self- other. Volunteering does not have to be created schedules. We don’t want to a formal thing. Helping a single mom ness to spend your time on someone or drop any balls. We want our events to by watching her kids, occasionally - that something other than - yourself. be perfect and our timing to be impec- is an example of a gift of Your Time. Caring for others or extending time cable. Never late and never a missed Volunteering for the sake of volunteering to a group should feel good and right. opportunity. sometimes does not work, either. Your It should “fit.” Your Time is a gift that Maybe that’s why I limit it all. I pay at- heart needs to care. you can get to give away. Ironically, tention to priorities and maybe plan on Back to something I’ve said over and although you are giving it away to some- one or two events. This holiday season is over again throughout the years: Know one, it is ultimately - Priceless. over so soon! Then the focus will be on Yourself. Try to know yourself today even ‘Tis the Season! Give your Time and the upcoming year. better today than you did yesterday. Do Energy to someone or some cause. Every year about this time, I write you smile at little kids playing? Are you Warning: Such acts may be habit form- about a similiar theme - stress, expecta- fascinated by local history? Is feeding ing! What a way to start the New Year. tions, disappointments. This year I’m those less fortunate something you feel going to try to refocus your attention. is important? Volunteering does not Tobi Nason is a counselor, located in We know about stress, expectations, and need be a sponsored thing, such as a Warrenton. She would like to see the disappointments. We can anticipate a church program. It can be very personal. holidays less about stuff and more about certain amount of that. Let’s try focusing Commit yourself to helping an elderly people. She can be reached at tobicna- on something other than the side-effects neighbor with her shopping. Babysit [email protected] or (503) 440-0587

23 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com bodiesinbalance By Tracy Erfling, N.D. 2015 Health Goals (aka New Year’s Resolutions) Yep, that time of year has ar- for better memory, clearer rived for you to reflect on your thinking and depending on year and think about ways to the class, improved physi- make the next one even better! cal fitness. Taking a fitness I likely feel the same about oriented class will make you Dr. Tracy Erfling is a resolutions as the rest of you, more accountable when it naturopath physician in the that said, I think there is some comes to exercise. Classes The Circle of value in laying out at least one of all kinds are offered at a Lower Columbia Region. the Labyrinth positive intention for the year variety of venues whether Questions? ahead. This article is going to that be a community college, First Sunday of the Month focus on some very doable senior center, gym, studio, [email protected] 3PM - 6PM suggestions that you can pick parks and rec. or online. ( Brief introduction at 3pm) and choose from to spark ideas Check out an option that fits Grace Episcopal Church for the best 2015 you can your interest and sign up! last time you went through • Grow something! It is quite your closet, cleaned out your rewarding to watch some- 1545 Franklin Astoria imagine. This is not the most • Turn off the screens one donations welcome basement, your refrigerator thing grow and flourish For more info: 503.325.6580 deeply health oriented topic night a week. I think we are or freezer, or filled a box with but one that I feel can and will all aware of the impact that under your care. Whether it books you no longer want? create better overall well being, screens have on our lives, is a cactus or a bed of veg- so read on... and the adverse effect they Some of these items can be etables; making the effort to donated to a local organiza- grow and care for plant life • Drink more water. This one have on our health. They cer- tion, a great reusing process is a wonderful experience. needs little explanation. We tainly contribute many posi- which reduces the need for We share our planet with are made of lots of water tives but we easily slip into a obi ason new items in our community. countless plants who give T N and many of us drink very us oxygen and rid our air of Counseling and Mediation Services little. A common suggestion carbon dioxide so why not Specializing in Life Changes In Astoria I start my patients with is call 503-440-0587 to attempt for one week to embrace that circle of life M.A in Counseling drink half your bodyweight in your home, on your front in ounces...meaning if you porch or in your yard. The weigh 200 lbs you should at- health benefits of growing a tempt 100 oz of water daily. garden incorporates physi- This water is ideally as clean cal well being in the actual as possible, not necessarily physicality of digging and distilled but possibly filtered weeding and watering, but or from a clean source. also in the meditative act of Tracy Erfling n.d. Maybe a water filter can working outdoors on and naturopathic physician be on your gift list for the with the earth which in and holiday season!?! of itself is quite restorative. And of course the quality • Plan a vacation. Vacations and satisfaction of eating are a way to escape the food you’ve grown yourself is primary care using Purging allows for reflection humdrum and stress of life. pattern of overuse and abuse priceless. natural therapeutics It can be as simple as a night when it comes to TV, inter- on what you really need or two in the nearest big city net, games and of course our and sometimes reveals lost • Give thanks. I think this will or a weekend of camping; ubiquitous phones. When treasures. be my resolution for the year. To take time each day and Call for an appointment! 503.440.6927 whatever your choice, I feel we unplug we get outside, • Get in touch with an old 2935 Marine Dr. • Astoria give thanks for one thing in vacations are an essential play games, converse with friend or relative. These email:email: [email protected] [email protected] my day or my life that I want part of unplugging from the family and friends, read a are the people who are to honor. Taking time to be daily grind. Stress is a com- greater diversity of material hopefully with you for the mindful of our surroundings mon cause of many health and enjoy one another on a long-haul; who will see you inevitably gives back. issues from low energy to deeper level. I recommend through good and bad. But anxiety to insomnia. There- picking a mid-week evening it takes communication to • With that in mind...I am fore, lowering stress levels and having time to be screen keep the fires of love and thankful for you Hipfish is a terrific overall goal for free together, that means friendship burning. These reader. That you picked up health, and vacationing is an turning off our phones too of intimate relationships feed this paper and read these enjoyable means to that end. course! you in many ways and are words and will consider a • Take a class. Learning is • Get rid of something you important to foster. They way to make your 2015 an good for you on lots of haven’t used in the last year. improve your health by giv- even better year for you and levels. It can help you meet Purging is excellent therapy. ing you a valuable support your community...Cheers! new people, think in new This may not have as direct network, people to gripe And while you’re at it...DO ways and move you forward of a health effect but when to and care for. The holiday something you love, BE with from a stuck place in your you clear out space you can season is ideal for sending a someone you love, EAT your life. Classes can also chal- clean, organize and make special hello to someone you vegetables, DRINK clean water, lenge you both physically a healthier environment in may have lost touch with and BREATHE deeply and MOVE and mentally. This will make your home. When was the think about, so just do it! your body EVERYDAY!! dec14 hipfishmonthly.com 24 V is for Vanilla (and so is XXX)! By Cathy Nist “Somehow, and very erroneously, vanilla has come to describe things boring; vanilla houses, vanilla theater, vanilla sex. How could this erotic, sexy, and enchanting spice be used to describe that which is dull or mundane?” Amy Bugbee, from the Beaver Riot edition of the Vanilla Times

aking Diva Amy Bugbee is passionate Powder, Vanilla Paste, Vanilla Sugars, and a over 250 organic Babout vanilla. She’s developed her own cookbook were soon added to the Triple XXX components, which line of triple-strength artisanal vanilla extracts Vanilla line of products. gives it great depth and products and written the “Vanilla 101 Triple XXX Vanilla products, made from the and complexity, Cookbook”, with more than 100 recipes featur- finest natural ingredients, are vegan and gluten compared to only ing the eponymous ingredient. She and her free. They are carefully crafted by Bugbee in one flavor com- husband Shane have also published “Beaver Astoria, Oregon. ponent in artificial Riot”, a free newspaper that informs the public Vanilla, sourced from the pods of a tropi- vanilla. about a disturbing connection between vanilla cal orchid vine, is the second most expensive Here’s the beaver and beavers. spice in the world. Vanilla farming is labor- connection: shock- Right now, you might be thinking, “What intensive; the vines must be carefully tended ingly, another source could beavers and vanilla possible have in and the flowers hand pollinated to ensure of “vanilla” flavor- common?” Read on to find out. proper fruit production. Pods grow and mature ing is castoreum, Amy Bugbee, an admitted baking addict, on the vine over several months and are hand- processed from prefers to use real vanilla and other quality picked at the perfect level of ripeness before the scent glands of ingredients in her creations. A few years ago, undergoing a curing process for up to six more beavers. As casto- structure of the ecological community in which during a temporary period of unemployment, months. reum is animal-derived and is not a synthetic they dwell. Beaver ponds, and the wetlands she began making her own vanilla extract in Three varieties of vanilla are grown glob- ingredient, FDA regulations only require it to that succeed them, remove sediments and order to cut costs. After months of trial and er- ally, each with a distinct flavor profile. All are be referred to as “natural flavoring” on a prod- pollutants from waterways and provide ror, Bugbee perfected her formula and began derived from a habitat for salmon and other water- selling gourmet Triple XXX Vanilla Extract species native dwelling species. With that in mind, in stores, online, and at street markets and to Mexico. Most the Triple XXX Vanilla Company is do- holiday fairs. DIY Vanilla Extract Kits, Vanilla of the world nating one dollar from the sale of each supply of DIY Vanilla Kit to the North Coast Land vanilla is Conservancy’s program to reintroduce produced beavers into local wetlands controlled Spicy Vanilla from the by the Conservancy. Bourbon “Beaver Riot” also celebrates the & Crab Cheese Ball variety, wonders of real vanilla and Triple XXX Ingredients: grown in 4 oz. cream cheese Vanilla products and includes recipes Mada- 4 oz. chevre cheese, plain from the “Vanilla 101 Cookbook.” 4 oz. shredded cooked crabmeat gascar Get “Beaver Riot” online at scribd. 1/3 cup mayonnaise and other com/doc/245119345/Vanilla-Times- 2 tsp. vanilla extract, paste, or powder islands in 1-BEAVER-RIOT or pick up a copy at 3 T. minced fresh apple the Indian the Astoria Coffee Company. (any fruit preserve will do) Ocean. Triple XXX Vanilla products range 1 T. minced sweet onion, fresh Due to in price from $10 for vanilla sugars up ¼ tsp. cayenne chili powder natural disasters and market manipu- ucts’ list of ingredients. Vegans and vegetar- to $40 for a 4oz. bottle of small batch Triple ½ to 1 cup toasted almonds, lation, the price of vanilla fluctuates ians beware! XXX Extract. Perfect locally sourced stocking finely chopped greatly. In the past year, the market With a nod to Russian feminist punk rock stuffers for your vanilla-curious loved one! Directions: value of top quality vanilla beans has protest group Pussy Riot, the Bugbees have Shop for the complete Triple XXX line online at In a bowl beat cream cheese and chevre with mayonnaise. risen substantially. produced “Beaver Riot”, a carefully researched worldsgreatestvanilla.com Add apple, onion, chili powder, vanilla, and crab meat. Due to the high cost of vanilla, an and beautifully illustrated vanilla manifesto Mix until smoothly combined, 1-2 minutes with a mixer. estimated 95% of “vanilla” products are that extolls the “real” bean and takes a stand Chill for 20-30 minutes. artificially flavored with vanillin derived against the use of beaver parts in the flavoring Triple XXX Vanilla is also available at: Shape into a ball, then roll ball in chopped almond. from lignin (a byproduct of the wood industry. • Astoria Coffee Company, 304 37th St in Astoria Chill for one hour minimum. pulp industry) instead of vanilla fruits. Beavers are considered to be keystone spe- • Sou’wester Lodge, 3728 J Place in Seaview, WA Serve with crackers or baguette slices. The flavor of real vanilla is made up of cies and play a critical role in maintaining the • The Astoria Sunday Market

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Whether you celebrate ethnic, religious • oregano or astronomical events on the front edge of winter, odds are • Pinch of smoked paprika you’re cooking. Since Thanksgiving is still in the rearview, I’m • At least 2 cups diced, cooked turkey - or as much as you like guessing you’ve been cooking for a while now. I don’t know • Salt & Pepper to taste about you but, I’mhalf past ready for a break. Sauté the bacon until done but not crisp and drain. Sauté the A for-real day off requires a plan. Sure, you can opt for the onion, leeks and shallot in bacon drippings. Add the potato cubes spur-of-the-moment approach, it’s way more adventurous and and stir to coat in drippings. Put the whole works plus all the rest romantic. It’s also fraught with peril. The way the world works of the ingredients except the creme fraiche in a stock pot and The farmers of Washington advice from professionals. That is pretty much like a two year old or a cat on the other side bring just barely to the boil. state’s first and only certified wasn’t available for cranberries. of the bathroom door while you’re trying to have a personal Turn down the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. organic cranberry farm will be As new farmers transitioning to moment. It seeks to gain access. Insistently. Relentlessly. If Stir in the creme fraiche and warm through. the speakers at Astoria Co-op organic we lost a lot of produc- you do not devise a way to keep it at bay, it will make its way Top with garlic croutons. Grocery’s monthly lecture Beers tion for the first two years, hence in and take over like a bossy relative who knows exactly what *Creme Fraiche is like sour cream that went to finishing school. to Your Health at Fort George the value added products,” you should be doing. And relaxing isn’t it. It’s less assertive, creamier, Brewery. Jared Oakes & Jessika Tantisook said. So, here’s the plan: and rich beyond your Tantisook of Starvation Alley Starvation Alley created a • Pick a day wildest dreams. It makes Farms will tell their story of transi- brand of juice that attracted the • Turn off the phone (This is key) everything it graces better. attention of the emerging craft • Step away from the computer (No, not even a mail check You can buy it in small cocktail industry. The farmers or a Facebook peruse) tubs at the grocery store. sell their product to 70 accounts, • Be defiantly good for nothing for the rest of the day. Or you can make it easily, mostly bars in Portland and Any day off worth its salt must feature good food but no more cheaply and much Seattle. They sell their juice and cooking. I say make Thanksgiving work for you for a change. better. cranberries at farmers markets In advance of your day, make a pot of turkey soup and stash Combine 1 cup heavy and locally at Astoria Co-op. The it in the fridge. Chill a bottle of crisp white, purchase a fresh cream and 2 tablespoons juice is raw, unsweetened and baguette and a chunk of really great cheese along with some buttermilk in a glass jar. undiluted cranberries. It is not mixed greens and maybe an orange or grapefruit. You are Cover and let stand at heated or pasteurized which Tan- now ready for a superior do-nothing experience. room temperature overnight or up to 24 hours. It will get very tisook says enhances the health Put the soup on to warm and the baguette in the oven. thick. Stir it well, cover it and refrigerate. It will last 7 to 10 days in benefits and taste. Toss the greens with a splash of citrus vinaigrette and some the fridge. Starvation Alley Farms is build- orange or grapefruit segments. Tear off a chunk of baguette Try it on a slice of apple pie or on a spoonful of lemon curd, or ing its research database with and spread with gooey cheese. Pour a glass of wine and swirled into your bowl of chili or spooned onto your baked potato a goal of spreading sustainable enjoy lunch. On the sofa. In your pajamas. and topped with chives and crumbled bacon. It’s wicked good on farming and educating consum- That’s my plan. You’re on your own. lots of things and devastatingly addictive. ers about the food system and the importance of supporting local farmers. They are working OSU Extension Clatsop County Graduates with two other cranberry growers 11 New Master Gardeners on the Long Beach Peninsula to tioning their bogs to organic and OSU Extension Clatsop County cel- explained Stacey Hall, the transition to organic certification. helping others do the same. ebrated the graduation of 11 new OSU Master Gardener program co- There are currently only about Starvation Alley encompasses Master Gardeners™ at a ceremony on ordinator. “Each of the Master a total of 10 acres in Seaview 300 acres of organic cranberry farms in the U.S. out of 39,000 November 21. To qualify for the Master Gardeners worked tirelessly to Washington and Long Beach. Gardener designation, participants were provide our community with The couple took over the farm total acres of producing cranberry required to complete 60 hours of training quality gardening education.” where Oakes grew up in 2010. bogs. and 60 hours of volunteer time. Activi- OSU Master Gardener™ They wanted to farm cranber- THURSDAY DECEMBER 11: ties included staffing plant clinics at the program is an Oregon State ries organically, but were told by Tantisook and Oakes will be at Astoria Sunday Market, the River People University Extension Service farmers and other experts that it Astoria Co-op Grocery from 4-6 wasn’t possible. They explored pm offering free samples of their Farmers Market, the Seaside Farmer’s program that helps Oregon Market; supporting the annual Spring into gardeners learn more about that assumption and eventually juice. Anyone from the public is Graduate Master Gardeners (L to R): Back Row: Richard gained organic certification for welcome to stop by and meet the Gardening seminar; and maintaining the the art and science of growing Elfering, August Schulbach. Front Row: Von Whitney, Car- their farm. farmers and sample their prod- Master Gardener demonstration garden and caring for plants. It also ole Birney, Nancy Collier, Karen Burke, Nova Sue Harrison. at the Fairgrounds. enables these trained volun- “It is hard, especially in the ucts. They will then present at 2015 and go through March 18. For beginning because we didn’t Beers to Your Health at the Fort In addition, 40 people were recertified teers to extend sustainable gardening more Master Gardener info, contact the have any support. If you want to George Lovell Showroom (14th as OSU Master Gardeners™. information to their communities through learn to grow organic apples you and Duane St. in Astoria) starting “These volunteers contributed over educational outreach programs. Clatsop County Extension Office at (503) could probably find enough stuff at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. The 4,000 hours of time to the Clatsop The next Clatsop County Master 325-8573 or email stacey.hall@oregon- on line, call universities, or get talk is free and open to all ages. 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MeRry Holidays and Coast Community Radio a HapPy New Year! 91.9FM 89.5FM 90.9FM KALA * NEW YEAR’S EVE! 1017 Marine Drive Astoria 27 dec14 hipfishmonthly.com Liberty Theater present Gourmet Holiday Home Tour Six beautiful homes are featured Sunday, December 14 on the tour, with tasty treats from 10am to 6pm local chefs, art by the children of the Boys & Girls Club, local vendors, On The and featuring local musicians. Long Beach Peninsula Tickets ON SALE starting November 14, 2014 $30 ($25 tax deductible)

Liberty Theater and NCSB present A North Coast Christmas Concert December 20 • 4pm Liberty Theater and North Coast Symphonic Band present a home- and delightful afternoon of the best grown Christmas celebration including music the season offers. many guests and wonderful surprises. Guests include North Coast Chorale, Music Director Dave Becker. Cannon Beach Chorus, Astoria High General $20 Take a break from the hectic pace School’s Port City Singers, and Keith and Student $10 (age 12 to 21) of the holidays and enjoy a meaningful Genny Butenshon. and Children $5 Please no unaccompanied children or babes in arms

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Happy Holidays!! Our Annual HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE is on! 2 Non-perishables = 1 entry ticket • Grand Prize - $200 Gift Certificate • 2nd Prize - $50 Gift Certificate • 3rd Prize - Cleanline Hoody Drawing held December 23rd. All food donated to the local food bank! www.cleanlinesurf.com

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