Aquatics | Fitness Youth Center | Activities for Adults Performing Arts Center Rex Champ Ball Field North County Recreation District (NCRD) Performing Arts Center presents NEHALEM WINTERFEST. Three great musical acts guaranteed to counteract the dreary days of winter. Advance ticket sales for all shows are available at tickettomato.com. Continued on page 2 It’s Time for Pool-a-Thon February 16 This is the 29th year for this historic annual Nehalem Pool Fundraiser. All proceeds support the NCRD/NES School Swim & Water Safety Program. Students in Nehalem have had some form of swim instruction as part of their basic education since the pool was built in 1930. After the drowning of two local teenage boys in 1929 the community asked the school district to build the pool. Even though it was during the Great Depression, there was overwhelming support to teach every child how to swim and avoid future tragedies. Today, under the direction of Sue Dindia-Gray, this program offers weekly lessons as part of PE to all students in Nehalem grades K-5, and also includes NKN District #56 Adaptive Swim Program. Sue has led the program for NCRD since 1997. Last year’s Pool-a-Thon was nostalgic because 26 of the students who participated were children of parents who are alumni of the program themselves. Participating kids canvass the community looking for sponsors. You can pledge an amount per length or give a specific donation amount. This event gives the students an opportunity to PUBLISHED BY showcase their learned skills, take ownership of North County Recreation District the program and give back to their community. 36155 9th Street | PO Box 207 Please sponsor a swimmer. We believe that in Nehalem OR 97131 our community surrounded by water, learning to 855.444.6273 | www.ncrd.org swim is a necessity, not a luxury. NCRD remains Editor David Wiegan committed to our mission, “Teach Every Child to To subscribe or unsubscribe, call 855.444.6273 Swim!” was featured on the cover of Gramophone and heralded as Nehalem Winterfest one of “five new quartets you should know about,” the only Continued from page 1 American quartet to make the list. And in 2009, the Quartet Friday, February 8, 7:30 pm was named “Ensemble of the Year” by Musical America. KATE & THE CROCODILES - An innovative classically- trained vocalist; an energetic and soulful keyboardist; the Sunday, February 4, 2:00 pm intuitive trumpeter of Pink Martini; and an amazing MEL BROWN QUARTET - The festival concludes with a drummer, also with Pink Martini. These four musicians make performance by the iconic jazz legend Mel Brown and his up Kate & The Crocodiles, a perennial favorite in the very talented quartet – keyboardist Tony Pacini, guitarist Northwest and elsewhere. Dan Balmer and bassist Ed Bennett. The Mel Brown Quartet Vocalist Kate Morrison began music training in high school came together in the fall of 2002 at Jimmy Mak's, a popular and has performed in numerous competitions for classical jazz club in Portland. All seasoned jazzmen, the group has vocal music. She placed in the top 10 vocalists in the State become a mainstay in the Portland jazz scene playing to enthusiastic, full capacity crowds at every appearance. of Oregon and has won many awards, including the coveted National Arion Award for Music. Pianist - Tony Pacini The jazz piano artistry of Tony Pacini Gavin Bondi began studying trumpet in Portland, Oregon at has been enthusiastically enjoyed by nightclub and festival the age of nine, piano at the age of 12, and voice at the age audiences throughout the West Coast as well as in his of 17. He played trumpet in every imaginable circumstance hometown of Portland, Oregon. In addition to his own trio, before joining Pink Martini in 1996. Tony has performed with Antonio Hart, Benny Golson, Bill Henderson, Bud Shank, Byron Stripling, Carl Sanders, Chuck Originally from Alaska, Craig Bidondo studied piano and Israels, Chuck Redd, Curtis Fuller and a host of other music composition in Los Angeles before moving to the musicians. Additionally, Pacini is an On Air Host with KMHD Portland area to embark on a career as a soloist and group Jazz Radio 89.1 fm Portland and is the musical director of artist throughout the Northwest, exploring jazz, classical, the Mel Brown Quartet. rock, new age, and gospel music. Guitarist - Dan Balmer Considered the finest jazz guitarist Brent Follis can remember picking up a pair of wooden in Oregon, Dan has performed or recorded with jazz legends spoons, and tapping out rhythms on old popcorn tins. Since Joey DeFrancesco, Airto, Red Mitchell, Bill Mays, Steve then, his journey in music has led him across the country Smith, Pat Martino, Bud Shank and Joe LaBarbara. As a and around the globe, in search of inspiration and culture. popular bandleader and sideman Dan's unique guitar sound Needing to fulfill his yearning for diversity, culture, and thin graces over 70 recordings. crust pizza, he moved to New York City, and later to Portland and Pink Martini. Bassist - Ed Bennett Long considered one of the West Coast's premiere string bass players Ed has worked, toured Saturday, February 9, 7:30 pm and recorded with numerous legendary jazz figures including Dizzy Gillespie and a host of others. Ed has been THE PACIFICA QUARTET featured on two Grammy nominated recordings; Toshiko 2017 & 2018 GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS!! Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band "Tanuki's Night Out" and San Francisco – New York – Chicago – Houston – Australia Carmen McRae "At The Great American Music Hall." – Denver – Tokyo – Montreal – London - NEHALEM! Drummer - Mel Brown Mel performed with Motown Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style legends Diana Ross and The Temptations, Martha and the and often-daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and Marvin achieved international recognition as one of the finest Gaye. In addition to leading several high profile combos, chamber ensembles performing today. Named the “quartet- Mel's rock-solid time and high-energy solos have made him in-residence” at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music the drummer of choice for jazz superstars Leroy Vinnegar, in March 2012, the Quartet was previously the “quartet-in- Monty Alexander, Teddy Edwards, Lou Donaldson and Joey residence” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and received DeFrancesco. a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. In In 1999, Mel was inducted into the Jazz Society of Oregon 2017, the Quartet was appointed to lead the Center for Hall of Fame. Throughout his career he also played and Advanced Quartet Studies at the Aspen Music Festival and performed with the Oregon Symphony. School. For more information: In 2002 the Quartet was honored with Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award and the appointment to Online: www.facebook.com/ncrd.org & www.ncrd.org Lincoln Center’s CMS Two, and in 2006 was awarded a Phone: 855.444.6273 or 971.308.0309 prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. In 2006, the Quartet 2 | WINTER 2019 Thanks to New Pool Donors! Almost 400 donations have been received since we started the new pool campaign in November, 2017. Those who approved publication of their names are listed below. If we missed anyone, please let us know. Adams, Roger and Kathy Galardi, Deb Miller, Megan and Brady Stoel, Polly Albright Family Gallagher, Mary and Ed Miller, R. Tim Straub, Alton Allen, F. 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