KALA - HIPFiSHmonthly

3 july11 hipfishmonthly.comHipfish Main Line: 503.338.4878 • Located at 1017 Marine Dr.Astoria, 97103 • hipfish@charter.net • www.hipfishmonthly.comHIPFiSHmonthlyEDITOR/PUBLISHER: Dinah UrellPRODUCTION GRAPHICS: Richard RidgewayAdditional Graphics: Michelle Roth, Kate GieseCalendar/Production Assistance/StaffWriter: Cathy NistBob Goldberg/Webmaster/local issuesNEWS • FEATURES5 - 16CULTURAL CALENDAR LISTINGS17 - 25COLUMNS:STEVE BERK . . . 6FLASHCUTS . . . summer hits . . . Kanekuni 23BIKE MADAME . . . Hammitt-McDonald . . 27FREE WILL ASTROLOGY . . Brezny 27NETWORK COMMUNITY Listings . . . 26BODIES IN Balance. . . . . Erfling ND. 29WORD & Wisdom . . . 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OF THE WILD!ANNE GREENWOOD:TEXTILES & PRINTSRENIA YDSTIE: INSTALLATIONSECOND SATURDAY ART WALKJULY 9 • 5pm – 9pmPlease join us as weopen our new spaceto the cultural communityKALA GALLERY SPACEOPEN ON WEEKENDSFRI - SUN noon to 5pmand by appt.AUTHOR MINDY STOKESMama Baby Mamastory of a knocked-up lesbianBOOK RELEASE Party!!!!!!!!!!TUESDAY, JULY 19, 7pmREADING/BOOK SIGNINGREFRESHMENTS!AVA OPENSTUDIO TOURKALA PRESENTS:REBECCA RUBENSKARMIN HUGHESJULY 30 & 3110am to 4pmAs part of the year-long celebration ofAstoria’s history and culture, local artistsinvite you into their creative space.THE TOUR showcases artists from thegreater Astoria area.VISIT THE STUDIOS of 33 artistsCome See Where Art Happens!TOUR MAPS available mid-July at AstoriaPublic Library, Cargo, Dot’s “N Doodles,LightBox Gallery, Old Town Framing,RiverSea Gallery, KALA@HIPFiSHmonthlyWWW.ASTORIAOPENSTUDIO.YOLASITE.COMPRESENTED BY Astoria Visual ArtsCOVER: Red Pig BarleyStorage Tank at FortGeorge Brewery, LovellBuilding, 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First AnnualAstoria OpenStudio TourJuly 30-31Isabelle Johnston-Haist, sculptorON SATURDAY and Sunday, July 30-31, 33 Astoriaareaartists will open their studios to the public.The event is sponsored by Astoria Visual Arts andis Astoria’s first city-wide studio tour, designed toshowcase the scope and variety of artwork that isproduced here. The event is entirely free to thepublic. Self-guided maps for the tour, which willinclude images and descriptions of the art at eachlocation, will be available in mid-July at RiverSeaGallery, Old Town Framing, Dots ‘N Doodles, LightboxGallery, Cargo, and the Astoria Public Library. KALA@HIPFiSHmonthly.Studios are in 18 locations around Astoria, withone studio located in nearby Svensen. Some studiosare in private homes, some above storefronts downtown,and others in businesses located downtown,including Dots ‘N Doodles on Marine Drive. The artistswill have their studios open both days of the tourfrom 10 am to 4 pm. Painting, ceramics, fiber art,sculpture, assemblage, wearable art – a wide rangeof items in various media will available for viewingand purchaseArtists participating in the studio tour includenoted Astoria artists such as Darren Orange,Noel Thomas, and Sheila Brown, as well as artistsnew to Astoria, such as Charles Schweigert,Roxanne Turner, and Isabelle Johnston-Haist.Two well-known local artists, Greg Darms and SusanDarms, will open their popular studio in Svensen. –“Astoria Visual Arts has been actively promotingthe arts in Astoria for over 20 years, but this is ourfirst bicentennial! As part of the year-long celebrationof Astoria’s history and culture, 33 local artistsinvite you into their creative space. Please join us onJuly 30th and 31st for this very special art event.”Participating artists include: Sally Bailey, VickiBaker, Susan Bish, Louise Birkenfeld, Sheila Brown,Chris Bryant , Shirley Dahlsten, Greg Darms, SusanDarms, Lori Durheim, Agnes Field, Judith Fredrikson,Mary Ann Gantenbein, Ireta Sitts Graube, Jane E.Herrold, Jeannean Hibbitts, K. A. Hughes, DebbieJanssen, Isabelle Johnston-Haist, Sally Lackaff, GinLaughery, Linden, Joan Masat, Darren Orange, JoPomeroy-Crockett, Kimberly Reed, Jessica Schleif,Charles Schweigert, Cheryl Silverblatt, Margaret Thierry,Noel Thomas, Roxanne Turner, Ellen Zimet.NEW PRINT FORMAT:HIPFiSHmonthly prints locally at the Daily Astorian. Recently, there was a change in paper size, tothe 23” width that is now being utilized by most daily newspapers in the nation. Because the papersupply house to the DA no longer carries the former width, and with rather short notice, we at hipfishhad little time to ponder.With the new paper size, a smaller square, we have lost several inches of page space. However, workingwith the same design format, we hope it still does the job. We welcome all comments, questions,complaints. Please let us know: at hipfish@charter.net, or 503.338.4878.www.gilandtrishlandscape.wordpress.com. LCB Lic.# 8928.Call for a free consultation: 503.739.0774 Cell ; 503.322.3725 Home OfficeFrom FinlandThe Kauhava Big BandIn Concert, Saturday July 23THE FINNISH American FolkFestival, Naselle, WA and TheUnited Finnish Kaleva Brothersand Sisters Lodge #2, Astoria, ORpresent in concert Kauhava BigBand from Kauhava, Finland.Kauhava Big Band was formedin 1986 by “gentlemen musicians”from all of the regionsof Finland. The band iscomprised of five saxophonists,four bassoonists, fourtrumpets, an accordionist,pianist, bassist and adrummer. The conductor isJukka Lumme. Soloists areSeinajoki (tango finalist),Erkki Mustikkamaki, andjazz soloist Helena Taijala.With their black tie attireand nostalgic concerts, theybring big band culture tolife, Finnish style. The traditional18 piece big bandprogram features lots ofswing classics, evergreensand dance music. KauhavaBB also has a strong tangorepertoire – and will bedoing several tango tributeconcerts at Finn West 2011in Vancouver BC this summer.A correlating theme of the concertis “Kiel on Jaahyaiset,” whichtranslates to “Farewell to My Lilyof the Valley – a Finnish War Pilot’sStory”. The story is based onan actual Finnish couple duringWWII in Finland. Olli Nieminen,the concert’s manuscript writer,wrote this story because his fatherwas a pilot at Finland’s Air-PilotSchool Base in his hometownof Kauhava, Finland. Each yearover 10,000 people gather atthe base, during the Midsummercelebration, to watch an annualair show. Olli states that the dramaticstory is tightly connected tothe music. Some of the story willbe translated into English and youdo not need to be of Finnish decentto enjoy the big band sound.Swing music is universal!The United Finnish Kaleva Brosand Sis’ are dedicated to keepingthe culture and heritage alive inthe Columbia Pacific Region. TheKauhava Big Band in addition toits performance is also spendingtime in Astoria to get acquaintedwith the Finnish heritage here. Areception to meet the members ofthe band will be held at the FortGeorge Brewery. This is a wonderfulopportunity to commune withFinns and enrich cultural ties.The performance beginsat 7:00 pm, Friday, July 22,2011 at Clatsop CommunityCollege’s Performing ArtsCenter, 588 16th Street,Astoria, OR. Immediately followingthe concert a no-hostreception will be held at thenew Fort George BreweryBuilding. The staff at theFort George Brewery will bepreparing a traditional FinnishSausage meal. Tickets for themeal can be purchased at thereception.Tickets for the concert maybe purchased at the door,Finn Ware (Astoria), CreativeFlaire (Naselle), or by sendinga check made out to FAFF,to Anita Raistakka, 92 BigHill Rd, Naselle, WA 98638.Adults $10.00 and students$5.00. This event is sponsoredby One Five Six Bond Salon,Salon Verde and North Coast MiniStorage.For more information visit:www.kauhavaBigband.fi , kauhavaBig Band on You Tube or call503.791.91565 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

A WAVE OF PRIDE!Fun-out on the Coast.Big Fat Gay Movie NightPut on your Gaaaaaaaayest Costume.Q-JAZZ at the Bridgewater BistroTHE BRIDGEWATER Bistro in Astoria begins anew offering this spring/summer season. Q-Jazzand Song Social invites the LGBTQ Communityand friends the third Thursday of each monthto enjoy the Basin St. Northwest Jazz Trio,complimentary apps, and piano bar hosted byfriends and performance associates Dinah Urelland Walt Trumbull.Arrive at 8pm for complimentary appetizersand catch a sampling of Basin St. NW pianotrio led by Chuck Wilder, featuring guitaristBook Release Celebration:Author Mindy StokesMama Baby Mama, Story of a Knocked-Up LesbianAt KALAKALA AT HIPFiSHmonthly, is thenew offi ce production/presentationspace for this publication. July2011 marks the inaugural monthfor KALA and HIPFiSH to inhabita new location after the fi re ofDecember 16, 2010 and thedestruction of the NO. 10 6th St.Building on the Riverfront whereHIPFiSH was located since 2005.KALA proudly presents MindyStokes author of Mama BabyMama, Story of a Knocked-UpLesbian. In this rich and tellingmemoir Stokes recounts the joysand the challenges she and herlifelong partner Katie encounter onthe road to parenting. Filled withhumor and angst, Mama BabyMama is a juicy slice of reality,when a feminist lesbian envisionsmotherhood. Mindy Stokes, is acollege instructor and counselor atClatsop Community College, and aWellness Educator in Astoria. Thisis her fi rst book. (read more onpage 16.)Tuesday, July 25, 7pm. Reading/Signing/Celebration.KALA@ HIPFiSHmonthly is locatedat 1017 Marine Dr. in Astoria.503.338.4878PFLAG OREGON North Coast willhave its July meeting on Thursday,July 21st - 6:30pm at the FirstLutheran Church, in Astoria - 72533rd Street, Astoria, OR. - At thisQ ❆ LGBTQ news and culturefor the lower columbia pacificFolkTHE COLUMBIAN Theater hosts another BigFat Gay Movie Night. Ridiculously fun and gay,treats, tricks and games are part of the affair.Host Marco Davis encourages you to look in yourcloset, and come out screaming!!! Fun surpriseshit, prizes and big opportunity to “camp” for afew hours. Kids in the Hall star in Brain Candy,the zany mid-90s fi lm featch from the Canadianhumour-elite. Costumed or not – does not inhibityour fun. Are you gay? Who cares. It’s the spirit init all that matters.Saturday July 16. The activities begin at10pm in the Columbian Theater in Astoria. Amere $3. See you queer!Dave Drury, and bassist Todd Pederson. Urelland Trumbull dip into the American songbook,in solo and duo, and open the mic for folkswho would like to sing, in the vein of Americanstandards, jazz and blues. Expertise notrequired. Old school piano bar culture, with ajazz twist – the soulful progressions of pianistChuck Wilder as your back-up is a treat.The event, now underway, is proving tobe a spacious and welcoming social gathering.Many expressed gratitude to Dana Gundersonfor hosting the Qmixer for a number ofyears at the Cannery Cafe, destroyed in theAstoria, Dec 16 Riverfront fi re. Owners of theBridgewater, Ann and Tony Kitchner welcomethe community, and look forward to the eventgrowing as a permanent monthly mixer for theQ-Community.Third Thursdays. 8pm-10pm. TheBridgewater Bistro is located at the Port ofAstoria, 20 Basin St., 503.325.6777Lower Columbia Pacific Pride PicnicPLANS ARE in the works for acommunity LGBTQ Pride Picnic.The date is set for Saturday,August 20 at Caruthers Park inWarrenton, 12noon to 3pm. Thisis a potluck affair, and bring yourown chair event.PFLAG Oregon North CoastStay posted for further details.For an email/mail invitation to thisevent, and all LGBTQ happenings,please send an email toccmepinfo@gmail.commeeting we’ll be serving FREEPIZZA!!! Don’t miss it!PFLAG - Parents, Family andFriends of Lesbians and Gays. Formore info - Drew Herzig - drewherzig@yahoo.com- 503-325-1895THIS WAY OUT airson KMUN Coast CommunityRadio, Wednesdays at 10:30pm.This Way Out marks over 20 yearson the air! Our first program was distributed on April 1, 1988 (no foolin , ).This Way Out is the award-winning internationally distributed weekly GLBTradio program, currently airing on over 150 local commmunity radio stationsaround the world.This Way Out leads off each week with NewsWrap, a summary of some of themajor news events in or affecting the lesbian/gay community, compiled from avariety of publications and broadcasts around the world. If you have a local newsstory you , d like us to report, please let us know!This Way Out is sponsored in partby Qfolk/Hipfish.Lots of "New" Old BooksPO Box 1096244 North SpruceCannon Beach, OR 97110(503) 436-0549PROPRIETORSJennifer & Watt ChildressAPPRENTICESRoan & Willa ChildressE-mail: jupiter@pacifier.comWeb: www.jupiterbooks.comAstoria Real EstateYour locally owned real estate officefor all your real estate needs.Buying • Selling • Investingwww.astoriarealestate.netPeter and Janet WeidmanOwner-Brokers336 Industry StreetAstoria, OR 97103503-325-3304The Lower Columbia ClinicThomas S. Duncan, M.D. • Susan L Skinner, CNM, CFNP595 18th, Astoria • 503-325-91317 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

China and the beginning of a centurylongprosperity of Astoria in the twinresource extraction industries of timberand fishing. The major transformation,which has since defined Astoria, wasthe beginning of fishing, initially in theriver, for the plentiful and sumptuoussalmon. The city was the first downriverinterception of the spawning salmon,and with the surge of immigrantfisherfolk from Scandinavia, much ofboomtown Astoria was built on pilingsover the river because of the steep hillsthat rose from the river like cake layers.The immense Pacific Coast forest wasbeyond measure then, the ages of treescommensurate with their dimensions;thousand-year old giants were decimatedfor an immediate human needfor wood to build cities like Astoria.After nearly two centuries of unrelentingdespoliation, the forest and the fish arejust about gone.The animal-skin clad frontiersmenwe engage in venerated myth of thefrontier West did not last long in theNorthwest. Not only were they the victimsof a marketchange of stylesin Europe andAsia, they wereengulfed bywagon trainemigrants wholeft their deadon the prairies,deserts, andmountainsthey voyagedacross, andwho brought theplow, the bookand the bank.Astoria wasthe end of theOregon Trail.Lewis & Clark ended their prodigioustranscontinental trek here, althoughnamesake Astor never visited. Thecity’s most prosperous period was duringthe late years of the 19th centurywhen tallmasted ships and sternwheelriverboats crowded its wharves and theriver swarmed with the winged sails offish boats. Its dozens of canneries sentfish all over the world. Scores of trainshauled canned salmon into the interiorand thousands of tourists to the coast.For nearly a century most Astoria menwere fishermen or worked with hundredsof women in the canneries. Yetthis prosperity was costly. The river andocean claimed an astonishing toll ofvessels and crews: at least 2000 shipsand boats are believed to have sunknear the river’s entrance and about 700persons have perished. Astoria’s familieshave mourned a long successionof parents, spouses, lovers, children,neighbors and shipmates. (There are noknown figures for the number of nativevessels and crews that met a similarMichael Paul McCusker waseditor/publisher of the NorthCoast Times Eagle for nearly30 years. He also worked forthe Columbia River MaritimeMuseum and was a commercialalbacore/crab fisherman,once surviving a boat capsizingin the Columbia River Bar.He narrated for CRMM andthe Clatsop County HistoricalSociety slide/film presentations,Steam Whistle Logging, Work isOur Joy and Coming Home WasEasy. He lives in Astoria andfate over the thousands of years theyfished in the river and ocean.)During Astoria’s self-acclaimed“Golden Age” ships loaded cargoes offish, timber and grain for everywhere inthe world and disgorged gaudy waresporting in. Astoria was infamous inthose rowdy fin de seicle years for itssleazy waterfront saloons, which werealleged to be every 13 steps with awhorehouse in between to service therowdy crowds of mariners, fishermen,loggers and farmers, many of whomwere drugged and/or beat up andshanghaied aboard out-bound hellshipsby an army of crimps, brothel madamsand saloon-keepers. Crime and potentdrugs were rampant; brawling andmurder were common. And, of course,there were epic struggles betweenfishermen and cannery packers over theprice of fish. Far awhile Astoria had thesecond largest Chinese population onthe Pacific coast, but they were ruthlesslydisplaced by arriving Europeans,who took their jobs at the more thanthirty canneries.broadcasts a weekly political rant on listenersponsoredpublic radio station KMUN-91.9fm,‘Radio Free Columbia/Pacific.’A majority of Astoria men weresalmon fishermen on the river, in thebays and later on the turbulent oceanbeyond the Columbia River Bar, knownall over the world as the ‘Graveyard ofthe Pacific’ for the hundreds of boatsand ships it destroyed. Simultaneously,most of the women worked in thecanneries, for a few decades straddlingthe 19th and 20th centuries Astoriahad a population of nearly 30,000 andanticipated a peak of 100,000. Thecity unabashedly promoted itself as theNew York City of the Pacific Northwest –but the fish and the great spruce, cedarand fir forests that were supposed tolast forever were decimated in only afew generations as if there were notomorrow.More than a century of rapaciouslogging and heedless overfishing, aswell as electrifying the river with dynamodams built upriver and on dozensof tributaries – and the Hanford Nuclearreservation (and later the Trojan nuclearpower plant near Portland) – killedthe big salmon runs that had madeAstoria the world’s fish cannery capitol;the railroads went to Portland or fromLongview to Seattle, which killed Astoriaas a major seaport; and two hugefires, comparable in their effects to thehistoric fires that swept through Rome,London, Chicago and San Francisco– the worst in 1922 – burned out itsheart.Now, in the new millennium, 200years since the city’s founding as afrontier fort on a bluff above the ColumbiaRiver in 1811 (April 12 is Astoria’sbirthday), it is the day after tomorrow.The millions of fish that once filled theriver and ocean are a scanty few. Thegreat forests are clearcut, replaced byhuman habitat or skimpy monoculturestands of commercial second and thirdgrowth forest. The remaining foreststhat are owned by the city came veryclose to being logged in the last coupleof decades, saved from extinction onlyby vigorous popular uproar. Most ofthe timber industry is gone and fishingalong the lower river has dwindledalmost tovanishing untilonly a few menand women areable to makea living aboardfishboats. (Theocean outfront has beenraked clean.)The canneriesthat boughtthe fish wereboarded upand abandonedto rot in a forestof brokenpilings that eatinto the riverlike decayed teeth. The yards that builtthe boats are gone. The waterfront thatused to be so busy is virtually abandoned.Old fishboats were left to disintegrateon blocks along the decayingriverfront – for many years it seemedthe riverbanks were fenced by fishboats left to fall apart by bankrupt fishermen,something like Rotten Row onYoung’s Bay where captains beachedtheir worn out schooners, and laterthe hulks of steamboats such as theonce famous T. J. Potter. The legaciesof lifetimes spent in the woods or onfishboat decks ended and experiencedloggers and fisherfolk who expected tospend their lives the same way wereforced to find other work; often menial,unpleasant and low-wage jobs.Read the completeOnce and Future Astoria atwww.hipfishmonthly.comSummer Reading ListWELL, BELIEVE it or not, it’s summer– time to connect up the hoses, getout the weeding tools and have someserious one-on-one time with yourgarden. And after all that watering andweeding, you can settle down on theback deck with (insert your favoriteback-deck food or beverage here) andget some reading done (before fallingasleep and dreaming of your best gardenharvest and flower show ever!).If you’re like me, you’ll be dealingwith plenty of ivy, wild cucumber, andbuttercup, all considered invasiveweeds. But only English ivy is on THELIST. Yes, the first bit of summerreading is to get familiar with theOregon State Noxious Weeds List.On it, you’ll find 264 plants understrict quarantine, and if you have oneor more in your garden, you need toeither kill (class A) or control (classB) them. So cozy down with THE LISTand learn all about the likes of biddybiddy, camelthorn, sessile joyweed, hairywhitetop, pilipiliula, old man’s beard, Paterson’scurse, policeman’s hat, quackgrass,mile-a-minute, kikuyugrass, Argentine screwbean,turkeyberry, coat buttons and spinycocklebur, to namebut a few. For$5, you can buya booklet calledPacific Northwest’sLeast Wanted List:Invasive WeedIdentification andManagementfrom the OregonState UniversityExte nsion Serviceand get close andpersonal with someof these invaders. That’s right, know yourenemy.Or maybe your friend. After a particularlyarduous weeding session, you may start towonder if there’s another way. Well, have wegot a book for you. So plunk down in yourfavorite deckchair, grab your favorite snack,and open up Invasive Plant Medicine: TheEcological Benefits and Healing Abilitiesof Invasives by Timothy Scott (Healing ArtsPress, 2010), “the first book to demonstratehow plants originally considered harmfulto the environment actually restore Earth’secosystems and possess powerful healingproperties,” according to the book’s website. In Part 1 of the book, Waging War onPlants, Scott discusses the politics andscience of invasion biology, ending with achapter on the economics of weeds. PartTwo, The Intelligence of Plants, talks aboutthe way plants communicate and defendthemselves, which lays the groundwork forBY BOBGOLDBERGPart Three, Guide to Invasive Plants, where25 invasives are surveyed in detail for theirmedicinal and ecological value. For instance,did you know that English ivy removes toxinsfrom the air, has tasty berries (to birds),and is used to treat skin diseases and evencancer? Lots of great information in thisbook, and you can read it on your Kindle oriPad for less than $10!Looking for some fiction? T.C. Boyle’s13th novel, When the Killing’s Done (VikingPress, 2011), is a dramatization of therecent battle between animal rights activistsand government and conservation groupsover eradication of invasive species in theChannel Islands off of the southern Californiancoast. The epigraph of the book is fromGenesis 1:28: And God blessed them andGod said unto them, Be fruitful and multiply,and replenish theearth, and subdueit: and havedominion over thefish of the sea,and over the fowlof the air, and overevery living thingthat moveth uponthe earth. Boyleends his descriptionof the bookwith, “Just howprecious is anygiven life—and who gets to decide?”But there’s more! To see an expandedreading list on invasive species, includingon-line news feeds, periodicals, articles andbooks, and web references for the aboveresources, check out the web version of thiscolumn at www.hipfishmonthly.com. Andhave a great summer in the garden!9 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

Just a Guyand a CameraA Walking Tour ofthe Astoria Waterfront2Starting our tour on the Astoria Riverwalkat Pier 39 and walking west,we pass sites along the way that havechanged recently, are in the midst ofchange, or are about to change, as developmentpicks up steam after a 2/3 yearlull. Please refer to the map for locationsof the featured sites below. And enjoyyour walk along thebeautiful Astoria peninsulawaterfront!7by Bob GoldbergWorkforce and Senior HousingDevelopment in the Mill Pond Area81Hampton InnDuring the visioningexercise for developmentalong the Astoria riverfront,permits for this hotel wereobtained, and when the plan wasadopted by the city council, itwas grandfathered in. After manydelays, ground was broken for thislatest "brick" in the "wall" of condoand hotel developments along thewaterfront that intially prompted65residents to petition the city councilfor a moratorium on developmentuntil zoning had been changed toreflect the desires of the majority.Times have changed, and mostare either ambivalent or supportthe development. Floyd Holcom,owner of the Pier 39 development,recently sold the propertybetween 37th and 39th Streetsand Leif Ericson Drive and the riverto the hotel's developers, and thehotel will be built in the northeastportion of that property. The RVpark will remain for the time being,432according to Brett Estes, directorof the Community Developmentdepartment in Astoria.Elizabeth Menetrey, one of theoriginal petitioners for a moratorium,and a member of the visioncommittee that oversaw the planningprocess, said of the plannedhotel, "I got a stomach ache lookingat the drawing of the upcomingHilton Hotel. I didn't think of it asbeing so close to the river... I amespecially interested in the setbackfrom the Riverwalk. The thing lookshuge!"1910Construction of a 4-5 storyapartment building for “workforcehousing”, a fancy way of sayinglow-income housing, is under way,and the building is expected toopen in the fall of this year. Itis supposed to supply a need forhousing for workers at varioustourist and other local industriesthat can’t afford the beautiful oldVictorians in Astoria. It sits rightnext to the recently built seniorhousing on Marine Drive. A coolfeature of this building is an associatedplayground area, given thatit is supposed to be for families. Apark on the corner to the east ofthe development will stay.Directly north of the workforcehousing, work has begun onanother unit of affordable seniorhousing, another vast need in thearea. This building is expected tobe similar to the design of theexisting senior housing next door.According to Estes, the nursinghome facility associated withClatsop Care that was slated to bebuilt west of all this constructionon Marine Drive has been delayeddue to funding considerations.3Darigold Building removaland future city parkThe building that until recently housed the Clatsop Community ActionRegional Food Bank, called the Darigold Building, and formerly serving as abaggage center (the Railway Express Agency) for the train depot next door,is gone. In a bow to the historic preservation program at Clatsop CommunityCollege and local recycling activists, much of the building materials havebeen removed intact, for use in other building projects.A small city park/open space area was one of the elements of the RiverfrontVision Plan that was fought for by local activists, and is to be locatedin this general area of the waterfront. According to Estes, this park is stillon, but details have not been discussed by the city council or city staff yet.The removal of the Darigold Building will allow this open space area to havebetter access, according to Estes. Code changes to the area in the RiverfrontVision Plan labeled the Civic Greenway (from the Maritime Museum toPier 39) to allow for this park, as well as other development in this area, isa goal of the Astoria City Council for the coming year, Estes told me.july11 hipfishmonthly.com10

4517th Street Dock Replacement ProjectCannery Café and No. 10 Sixth St.The buildings formerly housing part ofthe Bumblebee Cannery complex andoffices, which were extensively burnedduring a fire in late December 2010, arestill the way they were after firefightersbattled the raging blaze for days into2011. Estes said that problems with insuranceand ownership changes have stalledany reconstruction efforts. As far as isknown, the Cannery Café owners areplanning to rebuild the popular restauranton the same site. The fate of No. 10 SixthSt. is less certain. Most of the formertenants of that building, including thisnewspaper, have found other offices inwhich to operate.Funding to replace the wooden dock justwest of the Columbia River Maritime Museumhas been secured, and construction on thenew concrete and steel structure is slatedto begin any time. According to the experts,the wooden structure was not stable, andcould not support the docking of newer,larger Coast Guard vessels over time. Thenew structure will also, of course, be moreresistant to fire.8Pier 3 TrailThis gem of a public trail in the midst of anindustrial and commercial center (the Port ofAstoria) gives great views of Saddle Mountain,the new Youngs Bay Bridge to Warrenton,the Columbia River bar, WashingtonState, Port operations and marinas. Improveda few years ago as a natural extension ofthe Riverwalk, it is a must-see for visitorsand residents alike!79Westerlund LogExport OperationOvercoming initial rejections of the idea oflog exports at the Port of Astoria, this operationhas been going since earlier this year.The contrast of mountains of logs and thebrand new Bornstein Seafood Factory nextdoor shows the visitor the two main historicalindustries of the Astoria area – logging andfishing/canning – and also highlights the differentapproaches being taken to modernizingthese industries. After securing promisesfrom the Port that would allow for a majortourist operation at the seafood factory(think Tillamook Cheese Factory scale), Bornsteinmanagement has clashed with new Portmanagement over the use of Pier 1.Denver AvenueSewer Project6Astoria ElectricCompany/Willie’sCar Wash and 1stAvenue Slide watermain move to MarineDrive10Amidst great fanfare and grumbling by cityand local sports officials, this part of thecombined sewer overflow project in Astoriawas recently completed, about a baseballseason late. The former Tapiola Park ballfieldis currently growing grass, and will be readyfor play later this year.Capping of Tar Body at former siteof Pacific Power Steam PlantNow a vacant lot just east of TLC Federal Credit Union onMarine Drive, this was the site of Willie’s Car Wash and gasstation (the sign for prices is still there) until the mid-1990s,and before that, the site for the Astoria Electric Company,which became the first generating station of the PacificPower network in 1911, burning wood waste from the adjoiningWest Shore Mills, now part of the Astoria Warehousecomplex north of Marine Drive.Funding and other delays have finally been overcome sothat the above-ground water main on Bond Street, theresince the slide in 2007, can be moved underneath MarineDrive, and Bond Street potentially opened to two-way trafficagain in that area. The Bond Street Waterline ReplacementProject, as it’s called, costing about $700,000, is supposedto start construction in August and be completed in October.Construction on Marine Drive will be at night, but during theday on Bond Street. Two-way traffic on Bond Street in thisarea will depend upon the stability of the slope above.Work is currently going on to cap the “tarbody” that accumulated when tar from thePacific Power (and then Cascade Natural)gasification plant was dumped in the bay atthis former electricity generation complexfrom 1922 to the 1950s.This was the site of the gasification plant(operated first with coal and then oil), anda steam plant to generate electricity, operatedby Pacific Power from 1921 through the1970s. The gasification plant was demolishedin 1986, and the steam plant in 2000. Remediationwork has been going on, and PacificPower plans to develop the area into a commercial,retail and housing development calledYoungs Bay Landing. Briefly introduced to thepublic in 2006, the plan has been delayed,but Rosemary Johnson, Astoria’s chief planner,said that the vision of redevelopment in thisarea is still alive.11 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

Enjoy the serenity of ourgardens, wooded paths,sauna, yurt and bhuddas . . .. . . in Nahcotta, Washingtonon Sandridge Road,just south of Bay Avenueoverlooking willapa bayWe Offer Preventative &Complementary Care:- In-Hospital Lab- Class IV Therapy Laser- Massage/AcupressureBut man is a part ofnature, and hiswar against nature isinevitablya waragainst himself.– Rachel Carsonwww.mobydickhotel.com360-665-4543 or 1-800-673-6145Farmer’sMarketsFood, flowers, and plants only.Columbia-Pacific Farmer’s Market.Fridays, 3 – 7pm, May ThroughSeptember. In downtown Long Beach,WARiver People’s Farmer’s Market.Thursdays, 3 – 7pm, June 23 throughSeptember, possible into October.At the parking lot in front of AstoriaIndoor Garden Supply on 13th St inAstoria. The market accepts EBT, andWIC and Senior Nutrition coupons.Seaside Farmer’s Market.Saturdays, July 2 – September 24(excluding August 27), 1 – 4pm at theTLC Credit Union Parking Lot.Cannon Beach Farmer’s Market.Tuesdays, June 14 – September 27,2 – 5pm. Located in the Midtownarea of Cannon Beach. EBT, Visa, andMastercard accepted.Tillamook Farmer’s Market.Saturdays, June 11 – September 24,9am – 2pm. At Laurel & 2nd St inTillamook.OPEN AIR MARKETSFood, plus handicrafts, art and more.Cowlitz Community FarmersMarket. Saturdays, through October,9am – 2pm. At the Cowlitz ExpoCenter in Longview, WA.Kelso Bridge Market. Sundays, May– September, 10am – 3pm. At RotarySpray Park, on the lawn of Catlin Hallin Kelso, WA.Two Islands Farm Market. Fridays,3 – 6:30pm, May – October. 59W. Birnie Slough Rd on PugetIsland. Trolley shuttle available fromthe Elochoman Marina at 3, 4, &5pm and stops at the Chamber ofCommerce in Cathlamet, WA.Weekend Market. Fridays andSaturdays on the first and thirdweekends of the month, 10am –4pm. At the Long Beach Grange onSandridge Road in Long Beach, WA.Saturday Market at the Port.Saturdays, April – September, 10am– 4pm. Along the waterfront in Ilwaco,WA.Astoria Sunday Market. Sundays,May 8 – October 9, 10am – 3pm. On12th St in downtown Astoria.Manzanita Farmer’s Market.Fridays, June 10 – September 23, 5 –8pm (5 – 7pm after September 9). Atthe Windermere parking lot on Lanedain Manzanita.Saturday Farmer’s Market.Saturdays, May 7 – October 29.9am – 1pm at City Hall in Newport.EBT, WIC, Senior Nutrition, credit anddebit cards accepted.Tim Kennedy of Blind Moses WoodworkingFinding a way to get it doneWHEN TIM Kennedy first arrived in Astoria a fewyears ago, he set up shop (and camp) in a garageon the property he bought in Uppertown (eastAstoria). The neighbors (including this writer) werea little suspicious, but he soon introduced himselfto us all, and became good friends with the neighborhooddog, Jamie (recently passed). Kennedy,his wife Kate Darling and his business, Blind MosesWoodworking, are now fixtures in Astoria, and planto stay.The custom homebuilder has beenat his trade for 30years, performingevery craft requiredin the constructionof a custom home,from cabinet makingto foundation.Its hands-on, andthe finest materials.Renovationis his groove too,and many folks inthe region havehad the pleasureof working with Tim Kennedy and appreciating histop-level craftsmanship, his calm demeanor andcool aesthete.No stranger to camping, Kennedy had what headmitted was a fantastic childhood. Summers werespent foraging in Birch Bay, camping at DeceptionPass, and working on strawberry farms on VashonIsland, near Seattle. Camping out while on buildingprojects “is just part of the fun.”When asked the perennial question, “Whydid you move to Astoria?” Kennedy answers, “Itfelt like home.” He gave the same answer whenexplaining why he moved to Fairbanks, Alaska aftera short stint in trade school after graduating highA striking new hand-built homeat 736 Grand. For Sale!By Bob Goldbergschool in Seattle. He explained that though he wasborn and grew up in Seattle, his parents met inFairbanks, and he always had a yearning for thatarea. He met Darling there, and she joined him ina building and woodworking business in a climatethat required a lot of creativity to get the job done.Helping a friend on a project in Vancouver,WA brought Kennedy to the Portland area, andhe soon hooked up with some famous architectson projects in theregion (including notablythe SkamaniaLodge). He movedto Portland in 1989,but confided thatalthough Portlandis a great city,“It never felt likehome.” While there,he often took projectsthat had himsetting up camp inManzanita, LincolnCity and other citiesalong the coast. Sowhile these projectstook him away from his family, they introduced himto the Oregon coast, and he liked what he saw.Growing up on Puget Sound, Kennedy is anavid boater, and you can find him in the waterhere often with his kayak. He even paddled with afriend from Alaska to Russia one summer, on anadventure that could easily be a feature movie.He was arrested upon entering Russia for missingpaperwork, and had to plead with the authorities tobe released. It all ended up OK, but was a lessonin bureaucracy. He and Darling have also been toRussia the more conventional way.Blind Moses Woodworking (named after a pastdog of Kennedy’s) has been involved in manycontinued on page 14july11 hipfishmonthly.com12

By Dinah UrellJack HarrisSINCE THE FIRST CANS of pre-prohibition-stylelager rolled off the line inearly April to commemorate Astoria’s 200-year history, Fort George Brewery is right ontrack, to bring its craft brew product to thesupermarket. If you’re a native, you understandthe connection between a canningline and the history of Astoria. And coincidenceor not, that the brewery happens tobe on the grounds of the original settlementof Astoria, Fort George Brewery (FGB) andPublic House makes a full circle, revivinga spirit of resilience that has allowed theregion to survive two centuries. Astoria’srenaissance or reawakening – FGB is in thecenter of the vortex, building a new model ofcommerce based on sustainability, passion,and commitment to quality.Four years ago, FGB owners, Brew Master Jack Harris formerly ofBill’s Tavern, and Chris Nemlowill who had tutored under Harris andthen worked for the Astoria Brewing Company, opened their doors.A long waiting line of eager Astorians anticipated “getting in” tothe refurbished, hulking industrial, historical mechanics shop, itselflong-awaiting to be inhabited again. Local band Ma Barley beat thereggae rhythms that night (and it may have been their fi rst gig), andcrowds stood, or attempted to seat themselves in the oversizedwood plank booths, the high beamed ceilings, cut from ‘Land ofthe Giant” fi r trees, looming overhead, as if to say, there’s room togrow. Soon following, artist couple, Sally Lackaff and Roger Hayeswere employed to transform the walls of the spacious unisex toiletsinto murals, a fort theme and vintage cars, respectfully. Everybodywanted to go to the loo at Fort George. That was then.Hipfi sh recently caught up with busy co-founder, Chris Nemlowillto get the lowdown on the canning expansion scene. Refl ectingon beginnings, not so long ago, Chris said with some modest selfastonishment,“We opened our doors with six employees, now wehave 34.”With Oregon Business Development Department supplied-moneytied to job creation, as well as the City of Astoria’s urban renewalfunds, and the company’s own investment, FGB, added to theiralready acquired 2900 sq. ft property – they bought the rest ofChris Nemlowillthe block at 14th and 15th Duane (bar the brewery’s namesakecity park lot). The Lovell Auto Building, empty for over a decadewould be the new home of a larger 30 barrel brewhouse acquiredfrom Saint Arnold Brewing Company of Houston, Texas, and theimplementation of a state of the art canning operation purchasedfrom Cask Brewing Systems in Calgary, Canada.Running to capacity on their 8.5 barrel brewery system, (they did1200 barrels last year) and knowing that roughly 12% of the beerconsumed in Oregon is made in Oregon, the potential for growthis highly viable (they’ll hit 3000 barrels this year). And with craftbeer and brewpub style socializing showing no signs of slowing thecontinuing conversion of the masses, there is a lot good brewingworks still to be done.The 30 barrel brewhouse system, tanks and all its gadgetryarrived in Astoria by fi ve 56-foot trailers worth of equipment. Newemployees came aboard to help implement the expansion of brewingand canning. Now, two FGB distribution vans head-out to over80 locations on the coast, in Clatsop, Tillamook and Pacifi c County,with draft and can orders to markets, restaurants and pubs. Andgoing with the fl ow of convenience, delivery trucks heading backto Portland, usually empty, now carry Fort George orders to thirstyurbanites, and to greater Oregon, equaling the coastal distributionsites and growing.Photos: Zetty McKay13 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

continued from page 12projects around the Astoria area. Afteremploying neighbors to help buildhis house, which fits in well with theVictorian/Craftsman architecture ofthe neighborhood, Kennedy has donemany cabinet and other woodworkinstallations around town in betweenbigger projects. He currently has ahouse he designed and built for saleat 10th and Grand in Astoria. (Checkout his web site at http://www.blindmoseswoodworking.com/for detailsif you’re interested.) The recessionhas made homebuilding tough, butBlind Moses is nonetheless doingOK. Kennedy showed me plans andprototypes for a springy bench at hisshop, and he’s always thinking of newideas to try.Kennedy’s latest big project wasthe repurposing of the old Lovell Autobuilding and the construction of anoutdoor patio to the Fort George restaurantand various other upgrades tothe Fort George block, now owned byJack Harris and Chris Nemlowill. Thecanning operationand new tap roomin the Lovell buildingwere great examplesof “learning on thejob” and “gettingthe job done,” Kennedytold me. Givena tight budget anda lot of leeway, heworked with ownersJack Harris andChris Nemlowill andmany others to createAstoria’s latestindustrial enterprise.Kennedy has aknack for findingmaterials that canbe repurposed in hisprojects. Some ofthe ceiling beamsin his house arefrom pilings from oldcanneries in the Astoriaarea. The FortGeorge project usedtimbers from thebuilding at 10th andCommercial that burned on Thanksgivingnight in 2008 in the outdoorpatio railings, “the world’s most elaborategarbage shed” doors, and mostimpressively, in the new tap room inthe Lovell building. “I found them (30twenty-foot timbers) laying in a pile,”said Kennedy, who was tipped off byMitch Mitchum, the owner of the nowhistorically-renovated building.Harris and Nemlowill acquired a 30barrel brewhouse from Saint ArnoldBrewing Company of Houston, Texas,and purchased a state of the artcanning operation from Cask BrewingSystems in Calgary, Canada earlierthis year. Kennedy’s job was to makeit all work, and that required learninga lot about brewing. That’s been atheme for him throughout his career.”The walls of the canning area aremade of corrugated metal, that wasused in the painting of the Astoria-Megler Bridge. They give the placesome industrial warehouse character,and the price was right. Coppertubing from the brewing equipmentbecame handrails. In the large coolerthat keeps the canned beer cold andready to distribute, Kennedy usedmetal panels that also came with thebrewing equipment. This cooler wasoffice space when the building was anauto shop.During the 7-month project, Kennedylearned all about not only brewingbeer, but also about the historyof the Lovell Building from the Lovellfamily and friends. The building usedto house 12 businesses, including amovie theater on the upper floor. Theowners haven’t yet decided what toRe-purposed copper and steeldo with the parts of the building notbeing used for canning, but Kennedythinks the second floor should sport aroller derby arena. “Wouldn’t that becool!” he exclaimed.The tour ended with a visit to thebathrooms, which are vintage. ButKennedy’s proudest achievement onthe project? “You’ve got to see thepig,” he pleaded. “My artistic contributionto the operation!” Yes, thereit was, a barley storage tank with anattitude. The best touch is the groundwire that was fashioned into a pigtail.Not only does Kennedy get the jobdone, he has fun doing it!Bright blue and silver cans of 1811 Lager, and the beautiful,magical spinning hop of the Vortex IPA (both designed byJosh Berger of id branding and longtime friend of Jack Harris)are now showcased at Fred Meyer in Warrenton. A long,tall cooler stacked with fresh FGB beer is ready to quench asummer’s thirst.The question arises; with all this expansion is the wonderduo of Harris and Nemlowill ready to overtake craft brew inAmerica?“We want to get beer to everybody in Oregon who wantsit -- hopefully to the Seattle area by next summer. We haveestablishments calling from Seattle, “What do I have to doto get your beer? We can’t make enough right now to fillorders,” says Nemlowill.Increasing production and filling more orders is a matter ofthe fermentation process. Nemlowill informs that two morefermentors are in the works. “This size brewery is perfect. It isbig enough so that you get enough consistency in your beer,and its not so big that your beer losses its character. “But the 50 states are not in these brew masters manufacturingprojection.“It doesn’t make sense to ship water. It’s not good for theenvironment for people to ship water all over the United States.Why steep your tea on the west coast and ship it to the east coast?Steep your tea where you are going to drink it. As long as we cankeep the quality high on our product, this is the criteria for shipping.”Harris and Nemlowill are also setting a new precedent. Theywant to keep their product regional, based on what they are creating.That precedent is one they are making in the Oregon craft brewThe Tap Room, Lovell Building. OPen Fri 3-8pm, Sat 1-8pm, SunNonn-5pm. Enter through the Fort George Parking Lot, or 14thStreet.Brewery Tours: Saturday and Sundays @ 1pm & 4pm25 cans per minute, fresh from the tank.community. Cans of FGB, must be kept cold, never warm-stored,and must be sold within 60 days of delivery. It is not a safetyprecaution – it’s a quality requirement. Craft brew after 60 days, isnot the brew they painstakingly craft to stimulate the beer lover’ssenses. FGB just invested in a very expensive can labeler, whichputs the quality date on the bottom of the can. Cans of 1811 lagerand Vortex IPA are the only beers sitting in the back storage dairycooler in grocery stores about Oregon. Serious passion.“We believe in our beer – we know how much work we put into it– we know the quality of the ingredients. We want people to experiencethis,” states Nemlowill resolutely. “We pull the beer if it’s pastthe date. Then it goes into the black box.”Tim Ensign, is FBG’s top dog sales rep, whose beer career coversthe gamut, from working for Sierra Nevada Bottling, to TraderJoes, and large beer distribution companies. Even Ensign at firstwas dubious as to how retailers would respond to this very uniquepolicy, but customer by customer, Nemlowill states, “It’s creatingdistributors who are beginning to appreciate the quality edge.”“I feel lucky to go out and sell something that is higher qualitythan what anybody else can sell to that customer. It feels good tohave that competitive advantage. It is also a competitive edge forour customers. “Nemlowill is an advocate for more people doing small manufacturingin Astoria, and he says, “It’s the best way to have completecontrol over your products.” And local jobs are a cherished andever-valued commodity.If part of your product is serving the public, Fort George is nowslouch at that either. The public house is jammed to the brim anygiven night of the week. The service is amazingly good in a packed,music-filled, lively house. Young, hipster waiters don’t flinch at acrabby customer, whom may peruse what’s on tap or take in thegorgeous chalk art on not one, but two expansive boards createdby a bevy of coastal artists.Beer in a can is what you get on draft – basically a keg is justa big can, giving the consumer the freshest, most pure brew possible.And cans, as opposed to bottles, protect beer from light andoxygen. Cans are airtight and oxygen-free. When light consistentlyhits a bottle of beer, it can turn skunky and ultimately undrinkable.Yuck. Cans too, are more easily recyclable.The canning of the two brews is the current ticket, but Nemlowillsays, eventually they’ll be looking at several more styles to add tothe canning line in the future, this with the inclusion of seasonalspecialties. They also love to hear from customers as to what theymay want to have in the can.While the can played a huge role in the economy and history ofAstoria, as commercial canners were mad to get rich on shippingsalmon and tuna to the demanding consumer public, it also playeda part in depleting the resources. This can renaissance has a newvalue structure. We “can” romanticize and celebrate history, but ifwe pay attention, a new kind of prosperity is on the horizon. Thriveon Fort George. Lets tip up our cans and drink to that!Every SUNDAY LIVE MUSICWhen Fort George started the LIVE music on Sundays, part of the missionwas to provide entertainment on an otherwise usual slow night. Not competingwith other venues. Seemed an improbable audience.Who would have thought that people, really needing to get out of the house,now just bring their kids with them for a beer and to end the weekend.So Don’t Miss Atomic Duo from Austin TX, fronted by Bad Livers originatorMark Rubin, July 24. 8pm, No Cover.july11 hipfishmonthly.com14

KALA@HIPFiSHmonthlyopeningCall of the WildAnne Greenwood & Renia YdstieIN CELEBRATION of creative work in fi berand textiles, HIPFiSHmonthly is sponsoringtwo mixed media artists to participatein the Astoria Second Saturday Artwalk.This inaugural event for Astoria’s newestartspace takes place on Saturday, July 9from 5 – 9pm in the new gallery space/Hipfi sh production offi ce, KALA, at 1017Marine Drive in Astoria.KALA @Hipfi shmonthly collaborates with Northcoastarts curator/painter/multimedia artist RebeccaRubens. Rubens is a regional native and longtimecontributor to the arts movement on the coast. Shewas an original founder of Astoria Visual Arts twentyyears ago, and has worked with many artists and artsprojects as the fertility of cultural arts continues itsgrowth on the coast.The ground fl oor space at the hipfi sh production office will program visual arts, performance and lecture,as a fl exible space. CALL OF THE WILD is its inauguralevent. Serendipitously, the space whose name baresthe Finnish word for “fi sh” (pronounced with a glottalstop “K”), is also the Sanskrit term for “goddess of thecultural arts.” The exhibit space will be open for viewingFri – Sun, 12noon to 5pm, and by appt.Call of the Wild features the work of artists AnneGreenwood and Renia Ydstie. The work of the two artistswill complement each other and show off HIPFISHmonthly’s newdigs.Portlandmixed mediaartist, AnneGreenwood(www.annegreenwood.net) workswith textilesand printmakingto create aphysical linkageor recordthat connectsideas tohuman experience.Greenwoodworkedin Scotland,studied at theUniversity ofOregon andreceived a BA from Moorehead State University, MN.Her creations are infl uenced by her experiences workingwith visual art, horticulture, and history. Her artisticprocess is infl uenced by collaboration and communitybasedprojects and in her work, she uses pattern toexplore the the tight technical precision of workmanshipand the relative looseness of freeworkmanship.Of the two pieces created for Call of the Wild,Greenwood states: “I am a mixed media artistinterested in culture and folk art. This exhibit is abouttextiles, sleep, a trip to Argentina, the feeling of oldquilts and their beautifully colored fabrics, bandanahandkerchiefs, rest, the ocean, the wind, and freshair. My materials are mostly all castoffs: scrap wood,ice cream spoons and bottle tops my family collectedin Argentina, muslin curtains, and shredded documents.”Greenwood’s Dresden Plate Quilt is created fromrift-sawn white oak plywood, silkscreen, and foundobjects. She says: “I want to make quilts, not of fabricbut form wooden or other found, leftover things. Ithink old quilts are cultural artifacts that tell aboutthe person or community that made them. I like thequilts that were made of old clothes, feed-sacks, orfabrics that used to be something else. The fabric hasbeen so many places. It has gone on trips or comefrom other lands. Old, used fabrics have a life of theirown and their energy is full of life. People slept underthese quilts, they held dreams and picnics, and overheardmany tales. The Dresden Plate quilt pattern wasone of the most popular quilts made during the 1920sand 30s. The popular name for this quilt, DresdenPlate, refl ects the romance of the Victorian Era withits love of elaborate decoration on household itemsand décor. Dresden, Germany was a center of 19thcentury romanticism movement in art, one that includedthe fi ne decoration of porcelain. The plates wereembellishedwith elaboratedesign usingfl owers, fruitsand foliage.The beautifulplates wouldsurely havebeen admiredby women ofthe early 20thcentury.”Greenwood’ssecond pieceis entitled:A Kind ofBlue, Sleep,I’ve Got U.Constructedfrom cottonthread, indigodyedmuslinshredded documents A Kind of Blue consists of ananimalistic fi gure suspended in a net from the galleryceiling. Greenwood says, “Muslin, the color of indigo,and an animal-person caught in the air in a net is asensation, premonition, gut feeling, or instinct. Thisfi gure describes the feeling.” Is the net a sieving? Atrap? An embrace? Is the fi gure a memory, a person,a dream?A Renia Ydstie bird, from her flock, that will accompany ahuman-size bird nest entitled Birds and Nest.Local artist,musicianand teacherRenia Ydstiewas bornin Halifax,Nova Scotiaand movedto Astoriawith herfamily atage 5. Sheearned adegree inInternationalEducationfrom theUniversityof Oregon. She then went on to teachEnglish in Costa Rica, France, and Spain.She is an accomplished accordionistand was a member of Action Panther, aPortland-based Alternative/Indie band.Recently, she moved back to Astoria andhas worked for her alma mater, AstoriaHigh School.In Call of the Wild, Ydstie will presentinstallation work that relates to the naturalenvironment, using found material andpaper. These works are intended to beinteractive. Viewers are invited to touch,manipulate, enter, and even contribute toYdstie’s art in this exhibit.Of her work in Call of the Wild Ydstiesays: “Birds and a Nest is an interactivesculpture installation of a movable fl ockof birds and a human-sized nest. It isconstructed with materials that can befound in the immediate environment andis installed in a gallery setting in the hopethat other people will enjoy it, play with it,and add to it through their participation.The Birds were made after watchingan enormous fl ock that was living overby Burger King this winter. Movement ofindividuals in a system is what interested[me] most. However, coming up with apaper and string mechanism to replicatefl ock dynamics ended messily, so a simplifi ed optionwas adopted.Each bird is built around a blown (local, thank youCo-op) chicken eggshell. The body is sculpted withpapier-mache feathers cut from a romance novel,newspapers, tickets and linen, then fi nished withbeeswax. Birds are hung in mated pairs so that whenone bird is pulled, another moves. Participants maymove birds as they wish, thus constantly changing theshape of the fl ock. More participants = more fl ockmovement.The Nest is based on many forms of enclosed wovenbird nests but is built to human proportions withPortland artist Anne Greenwood debuts two new pieces at KALA. These photos aremodels for two giant scale pieces. Dresden Plate Quilt and A Kind of Blue, Sleep, I’veGot U (an animalistic figure suspended in a net from the gallery ceiling).local materials woven together with hands, not beaksand tiny feet. Participants may climb inside the nestand are also encouraged to add to it. Nesting materialsare provided and children are absolutely invited.More participants = more interesting nest.For me, the big payoff in a project like this is thesatisfaction that comes from manipulating basic materials(like making a blanket fort when you are a kid),and the ideas that are generated when interactingwith a set of ideas in a new way (as when you travel).All are invited to participate.”- Cathy Nist15 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

@KALAAuthor Mindy StokesBook Release CelebrationMama Baby Mama, Story of a Knocked-Up Lesbianby Dinah UrellKALA@HIFISHMONTHLY PROUDLY presents authorMindy Stokes, in a Book Release Celebration event,TUESDAY, JULY 26, at 7pm. Mama Baby Mama,Story of a Knocked-Up Lesbian, is a heartwarming andsaucy memoir of two womenon their way to motherhood.This is Stokes’ fi rst book,a memoir born of desirebetween she and her lifelongpartner Katie and their journeyto bring daughter Soleil, intothe world.An Astoria resident, and norecluse writer is she; Stokesis a vibrant fi xture at ClatsopCommunity College, at leastsince 2008, when she andher family moved across theUS to Astoria, Oregon fromFlorida. A counselor and instructor in the Lives inTransition program, she also runs her own WellnessEducation practice, and is involved in numerous communityvolunteer positions. And, if you saw the mostrecent staging of The Vagina Monologues at ClatsopCommunity College, it was a production driven byStokes as part of Women’s History Month, and aperformance “Herstory” project she has spearheadedfor 3 years.Mama Baby Mama, is a culmination of 5 years of“writing and mothering,” and as Stokes admits, “Theydon’t go hand in hand. Finding the time to write wasthe most challenging aspect of completing the book.”Friends who own a writing studio in Oysterville, Washington(established writer’s retreat location), loanedout the place, “and that’s how I fi nished my book,”says Stokes.Mama Baby Mama is Stokes’ foray into narrativewriting. Prior to that she had written predominantlyfor academia, with an M.A inWomen’s Studies and B.S. in Dietetics.But about 6 months into her pregnancy,Stokes refers to episodes in themiddle of the night -- she would wake upwith paragraphs of the book stamped intoher head. And she wouldn’t be able to goback to sleep until she got up and wrote.Once she began the process, she knewshe was destined to turn these vignettesinto a book.Mama Baby Mama is a series of shortpieces in three parts, and begins with thetrials and tribulations of home insemination,(endearing episodes of a gay male friend whowasn’t destined to be a sperm donor, and spermshipped by UPS to remote mountain vacation spots),progresses to conception and the rigorous duties ofpregnancy (being as big as a billboard and hatingeveryone with whom she comes in contact, includingher entire pre-natal yoga class) and then eventuallythe falling in love with a newborn baby girl.If you do have the pleasure of knowing MindyStokes, you know that humor is her arsenal; she’sstraightforward as hell, and a passionate, outspokenfeminist. In MAMA BABY MAMA, her voice is loud,clear, and true to heart.In the beauty of her storytelling, Stokes doesn’thold back, soften or sugar coat the details, as shebusts on through to the next practical revelation inchildbirth. Be it fi nding sperm donors, sex whilepreggars, her fears adinfi nitum on becominga mother; she’ll haveyou in stitches, andin tears. Mama BabyMama also keenlyobserves the effectsof discrimination andhate-fi lled laws thatsame-sex partnersface, as well gives usnew concepts of familyand friends, alternativeparenting, today’schanging values putinto practice.In February of2007, just monthsafter Soleil’s birth,Stokes submitted anabstract to the Assoc.for Research onMothering (ARM) in,Toronto, Canada. They were planning a conference inToronto and were looking for submissions on varioustopics relating to feminist mothering. Stokes was acceptedand read her narrative pieces (the beginningsof Mama Baby Mama).“The response was positive,” says Stokes, “Professorsof Women’s Studies asked me to let them knowwhen I was fi nished with my work so that they coulduse my book in their classrooms. “Stokes has gone the indie author route. After queryingpublishers for two and half years she has joinedonto an online eBook publishing vehicle Smashwords,and has done a fi rst print in hard copy through a selfpublishingcompany.Says Stokes, “Getting published these days isextremely diffi cult. Who you are and your platformis more important than your craft. When I did getrejection letters with feedback, they’d always tell methey liked my sardonic humor, sense ofplace, etc… but their company wasn’tdoing my type of book. So I decidedto do it myself. Decided I’d be the AniDifranco of publishing. “Of course today, indie publishing, beit music or literature is running a steady,viable course. The many online vehicles,from ipads, to laptops, iphones andKindles have readers going for easy access.An online publishing company likeSmashwords directly links your book withonline book companies and tutors youon how to reach and publicize to yourpotential audience. Self-publishingcan draw attention to mainstreampublishers. But with the high qualityand accessibility of indie publishing, apassionate author such as Stokes, canreach out to a target audience and beginthe work of getting her book read.When Stokes moved to the region,she met Jan Bono, an accomplished columnist,and writing coach from the Washington Peninsula.Bono became her editor throughout the processof fi nishing the book. And now with the satisfaction ofsoon having a hard copy in her hands, says Stokes,“It’s a dream come true.”Every Tuesday Stokes sends out her blog, alsotitled STORY OF A KNOCKED-UP LESBIAN. With a titleas brazen, this is a taste of Stokes’ refreshing andspicy lesbian feminist personae. You can sample orbuy her book at smashwords.com/books/view/61371.But you can also meet her, have her sign acopy of her book and help celebrate an exciting,local, independent author. Refreshments too!Tuesday, July 26, 7pm, KALA at 1017 Marine Dr.in Astoria. 503.338.4878Permanent Cosmetics“Always Look Your Best!”Darcy WiegardtPermanent Cosmetics TechnicianLicensed & Certified503.338.5555Now accepting appointments . . .We have a great selection of everythingCall for a consultation you need for indoor gardening!MEDICAL SPA LACOST • 1428 COMMERCIAL ST • ASTORIAGreen AngelGardensOrganic Farm StoreOpen Daily 8am - 7pm • (360)244-00646807 Sandridge Rd. Long Beach, WAgreenangelgardening.comWhat YouCan Find!Fresh Organic Fruitsand Vegetables fromOur Farm and OR &WA Farms.CSA sharesavailable too!We have a great selection of ALL youneed for indoor gardening!• indoor organic soil gardening• soilless medium gardening• hydroponics• nutrients, horticultural spectrumlighting, pest control, fertilizers & more!www.astoriaindoor.com13th and Exchange in Astoria • 503.468.0606 • Open Every Day 10am – 6pmjuly11 hipfishmonthly.com 16Bicycle the Historic River WalkFree Helmetw/bike rentalsNorth Coast Leaderin Sales and Service11th and Marine Drive in Astoria503.325.2961 • www.bikesandbeyond.comSummer Hours are:10am ‘til 6pm Mondays through Fridays9am ‘til 6pm Saturdays • 11am ‘til 4pm Sundays

goings on: June 11in the columbia pacificBayou SecoA Musical Force of NatureKEN KEPPELER and Jeanie McLerieare Bayou Seco – a musical force ofnature from New Mexico whose rootsare deep in the Southwest but whosebranches reach far across the world.They have collected music from oldertraditional American musicians formost of their lives, focusing especiallyon Cajun music in Southwestern Louisianaand, since 1980, from traditionalHispanic, Cowboy, and TohonoO’Odham musicians in New Mexicoand Arizona. They tour the Southwestand Europe bringing their enthusiasmfor the musics, dances, and culturesthey share. Their performances arefun, absolutely infectious, high-energyand alwayscelebratory.Bayou Secois a BLAST!Theirmulti-instrumentalkaleidoscopeof finelyobservedstyles andtechniquesconsistsof fiddle,guitar,vocals, oneand threerowdiatonic accordions, five-stringbanjo, harmonica and mandolin.Jeanie McLerie sings strong andclear, and plays 5-string violins. KenKeppeler plays fiddle, banjo, andaccordion, dances when he feelslike it and sings to make you laugh.Their repertoire includes old-timeAmerican, bluesy Western Swing andMardi-Gras dance tunes, as well astraditional New Mexican folk musicthey have collected. Their collectionsof folklore, especially Southwesternmusic, pays homage to some of the20th Century’s greatest musicians,who have graciously shared theirtunes and songs with them. Duringthe past twenty five years they havebeen learning from the old masters,composing new songs and tunes,and teaching others to play what theyhave learned. (‘Following in the Tuneprints’,UBIK 25). Their new release“Bouquet” celebrates their 30th yearas a band.Bayou Seco returns to Astoria onthe heels of their 2011 Tour of theBritish Isles and Europe. They arefondly remembered for their dancesplayed at Netel Grange in the 80sand 90s. Often heard on KMUN’sShady Grove with host Susie McLerie,Jeanie’s sister. Jeanie has contributedmuch music to our community’sradio library, and has many friendsin our area. Her earlier recordingsfeature her singing/playing with theHarmony Sisters, and the DeltaSisters.Morning Concert: July 23rd at11am Bayou Seco LIVE on KMUN-KTCB Troll Radio Review, at FtGeorge Brewery.Evening Concert is: SaturdayJuly 23rd at 8pm, $10. the Artsand Movement Center at thecorner of 11th and Harrison,Astoria, OR 97103. Door opensat 7:30pm.Tiller’s FollyCanadiana-AmericanaBRUCE COUGHLAN is aCanadian-born folk artist andmusical ambassador of PacificNorthwest tales, and thefounding member of Tiller’sFolly, a talent-packed, Celtic–influenced trio, on tour,and coming to the LibertyTheatre. In conjunction theconcert celebrates an AstoriaBicentennial event with theThompson Canoe Brigade’sarrival in Astoria. The Brigademembers are paddling theentire Columbia River inhonor of David Thompson-Canada’s #1 Cartographerand Explorer.For the past thirteen years, through 1,000’sof performances Tiller’s Folly have spread theirmemorable blend of energy, history, musicality,romance, and just plain fun. With seven CD’s totheir credit, Tiller’s continues to expand and refinetheir potent mix of Celtic influenced Canadiana,Americana ‘and beyond. In 2008, Tiller’s Follyadded a multimedia component to their show includingboth modern and archival film footage andphotography, including historical photos and songsabout the Astor Party, Astoria and Fur Trading.Tiller bassist/producer Laurence Knight brings tothe stage over 30 years of professionalism. Laurencehas performed, recorded and toured withmany diverse artists, from Bo Diddley, The Sunvisual arts • theatermusic • literaryoutdoor • happeningsculture • eventsRhythm Section (Elvis’ first recording band), toLoverboy, and K.d lang. Tiller’s fiddle player NolanMurray is one of the most in-demand multi-instrumentalist,a multi-award fiddle champion and hasrecorded, toured and performed with numerousartists including Loretta Lynn, Ferlin Husky, IanTyson, David Frizzell, Rose Maddox, Brenda Lee,Irish Rovers, One Horse Blue, Randy Travis, JohnFogerty and many others.The Edmonton Journal (Oct, 2008) - “Tiller’sFolly is one of the tightest, and unflinchinglyfocused, folk bands in the nation.”Saturday, July 16, at 7pm, Adults $20, Sen/Stud/Military $18. At the Liberty Theater. BoxOffice 503.325.5922 Ext. 55. Open Tues.-Sat.2-5:30 pm & 2 hours before curtain.••• music • visual arts • literary • lecture ••• outdoor • theaterperformance • happenings • july 11 • columbia pacific •••Friday 8MUSICThe Butchers with Chris McNeary.No cover, 11am – 1pm at Coffee Girl inAstoria.TwoRivers Music. 3:30 – 6:30pm at theColumbia Pacific Farmers Market in LongBeach, WABill Hayes. Rock/Folk/Bluegrass. No cover,5 – 8pm at the Cannon Beach CookieCompany.Ted Vaughn Blues Band. No cover, 5 –8:30pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.Sunny O’Dell. No cover, 6 – 9pm at theWet Dog Café in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 –9pm at Clemente’s in Astoria.Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country,40’s, & 50’s. Free (donations accepted),6 – 8pm at the City Hall in Garibaldi.Richard T. Jazz/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café in CannonBeach.Folk & Spoon. Folk. No cover, 7pm atMcMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart.John Nemeth. Blues/R&B/Soul. No cover,9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.OUTSIDEInterpretive Paddle Trips. Free, 9am and6pm at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge.Relay for Life. From 6pm on at Neah-Kah-Nie High School in Rockaway Beach.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.California Suite. Comedy. $8 - $20,8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse inCannon Beach.Saturday 9MUSICMusician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at theTillamook Library.Tongue & Groove with Gary Meziere.No cover, 2 – 5pm at Roadhouse 101 inLincoln City.Bill Hayes. No cover, 6 – 9pm at the WetDog Café in Astoria.Columbia Crew. Folk. No cover, 6 – 9pmat Charlie’s Chowder House in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover,6 – 9:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro inAstoria.Coleen Raney & Colm MacCarthaigh.Celtic/Irish. 7pm at the Old Train Depot inLong Beach, WALow Tide Drifters. Roots. Free, 7pm atWaikiki Beach at Cape DisappointmentState Park, WAThe Strange Tones. Blues/Roots Music/Surf. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 inLincoln City.Three Manic Mechanics. 9pm at SnugHarbor Grill in Lincoln City.ARTAnnual Art Show, Music & Garden Tea.“A Tidal Wave of Blooms.” $15, 1 – 4pm,at 28565 Sandlake Rd in Tierra del Mar.503-965-6363Second Saturday Art Walk. 5 – 8pmat Galleries and businesses in downtownAstoria.CINEMAStuart Little. $2, 11am at the BijouTheater in Lincoln City.FOOD & DRINKPancake Breakfast. $5, 8 – 11am atthe Peninsula Activity & Senior Center inKlipsan Beach, WAWine Tasting. Oregon Pinot Noir, Part 3.1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in AstoriaWine Tasting Special. $9 for 4 2-ozpours + complimentary appetizers. 4 –6pm at the Wine bar at Sweet Basil’s Caféin Cannon Beach.HAPPENINGGarden Tour. Lower Columbia Preservation’sSociety’s annual garden tour visits 6beautiful gardens in Astoria. $15, tickets &maps available on tour day at 690 17th Stin Astoria from 9:30am – 1pm, tour from10am – 3pm.Lower Columbia Pug Socializing Club.Pugs and their people meet monthly for funand socialization. Free, 11am at CarruthersPark in Warrenton.Craft & Flea Market. At the Senior Centerin Tillamook. 503-842-8988Emergency Preparedness with theRed Cross. Free, 6pm at the GaribaldiMuseum.OUTSIDEKiwanis Golf Tournament. At Skyline GolfCourse in Cathlamet, WA. 360-795-8052Fun Pedal 500. A fun race for children.The event will include various races, andprizes will be given for the silliest costumes.Big Wheels, Trikes and bikes are welcome.All participants will receive fun prizes! Ages:3-6. $14, 10:30 – 11:30am at the AstoriaMiddle School Track.American Cancer Society Relay for Life.Goes until 2pm at Neah-Kah-Nie HighSchool in Rockaway Beach.Gary Anderson Open Golf Tournament.At Alderbrook Golf Course and Bay BreezePutting Course in Tillamook. 503-322-3331Giant Kite Show. Featuring Russ & DianeLittle and David & Susan Gomberg. 11am– 5pm at D-river Wayside State Park inLincoln City.LECTURE“The Maritime History of the Corps ofDiscovery”. Presented by Sally Freeman.Free, 2pm in the Community Room at theGaribaldi Museum.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.California Suite. Comedy. $8 - $20,8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse inCannon Beach.Sunday 10MUSICDan Golden. Jazz. 10am – 1pm at McKeown’sRestaurant & Bar in Seaside.Greg Parke. 10am – 3pm at the AstoriaSunday Market.All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (donationsaccepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog Café inAstoria.Kirill Gliadkovsky. Russian virtuoso pianistin concert. Classical. $15 & $10, 2 – 4pmat Tillamook United Methodist Church.Brian Johnstone, Flamenco/Jazz/Blues.4 – 7pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’sCafé in Cannon Beach.17 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

theater & performanceThis Month at Pier Pressure ProductionsSara Ruhl’s Dead Man’s Cell PhoneNancy Montgomery and Steve WoodCONTEMPORARY PLAYWRIGHT Sarah Ruhl’s beguiling andoff-beat comedy, Dead Man’s Cell Phone opens with an incessantlyringing cell phone in a quiet cafe. Jean, an unassumingwoman, sitting and enjoying her coffee just can’t let the ringingcontinue, so she answers the phone of the dead man, sittingin front of her, and he’s got a lot of loose ends.She confiscates the phone of the dead stranger, satiricallybecoming his social secretary of sorts, and so begins her odyssey.Through Ruhl’s style of “non-linear realism, the characterJean is forced to confront her own assumptions about morality,redemption, and the need to connect in a technologicallyobsessed world.Writer/Actor/ComicBill HamFRIDAY AND Saturday, July 29and 30 at 8pm. Bill Ham bringshis humorous writings to 26010th Street one more time.In October and January, Hamplayed to full houses of whomappreciated his smart repartee,sharp humor, satirical wit, andrapid-fire delivery. The writer/actor/comic promises more newmaterial as well as some of themore popular pieces from his yetto-be-completed“Infomercials forMyself” in his third solo appearanceat PPP. Ham has been anThis surprising and hallucinatory comedy/fantasy welcomes familiar veteran PPP actorsNancy Montgomery, Susi Brown, Steve Wood,and new-to-the-Pier boards Markus Brown,Carrie Barnes, Sofie Kline, Lauren Dalton, andDawson Shadd. Directed by Jenni Newton, acleverly staged production is enhanced by theas-if-by-magic, remarkable lighting design ofLarry Bryant.PERFORMANCES: Opens Friday July 15 andruns July 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24. All showsbegin at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 and will beavailable 2 hours before curtain. The seatingis limited for this adult comedy which will bethe last play PPP will be showing at 260 10thStreet in Astoria.Writers Tim Hurd and Donna Wright.WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 welcomes backTim Hurd and Donna K. Wright, who will bereading their own short stories and poetry.Strong imagery, engaging characters, cleverword play, and sensitive themes mark theirwork. Together they will present a dynamicevening not to be missed and never to beseen again on this stage. There will be noadmission fee for this event, though a $5donation is suggested and appreciated.Curtain time is 7:30 pm.A trio of Jazz and moreShelley Loring, Dave Drewryand Todd PedersonTHURSDAY, JULY 20 AT 7:30 PM. Thedulcet tones, reedy and true, of Shelley Loring’sflute and Dave Drury’s fleet-of fingerdreamy guitar playing create a beautifulmarriage on PPP’s stage. Joined by bassistTodd Pederson, for a night of jazz renderingsin the cedar-planked room at 260 10thStreet. The $10 tickets will be available atthe door, the evening of this performance.Curtain 7:30pm.important figure at Pier PressureProductions from its beginningin 2008. In Edward Albee’s,The Zoo Story, he gave a jawdroppingperformance in the roleof Jerry, a disturbing presence,lost in his disappointing world ofdespair and disgust. Ham drawson his own life experiences, thewriters who have influenced him,and his wide and varied interestsand knowledge to create anevening that guarantees sidesplittinglaughter and well worththe ticket price of $10.A SAD BUT GRACIOUS NOTE:PIER PRESSURE PRODUCTIONSis closing its doors at 260 10thStreet on July 31. The intimateperformance space was a hubof activity nearly every weekendsince its Grand Opening duringthe August 2010 2nd SaturdayArt Walk. During the twelvemonths in its downtown home,this production company will haveoffered audiences opportunitiesto view the openings of adozen visual artists, experiencean interactive installation, attendconcerts/CD releases, recitals,literary readings/book signings,and see over twenty plays in variousforms from staged readingsto fully mounted productions.Fourteen directors, fifty actors,ten published poets and writers,and thirty musicians, high schoolto professional, have broughttheir visions and imaginations tothis little space this past year.Hundreds of audience membersand friends filtered in and out thedoor to celebrate the arts in Astoria,support VOCA, and frequentthe little theatre/gallery and itsefforts to bring thought-provokingmaterial to the community.Susi Brown, retired high schoolteacher, started this productioncompany in 2008 with a performanceof Edward Albee’s The ZooStory. At that time, the companypresented its plays in what isnow 3Cups, a coffee houselocated on Marine Drive in thehome of the Columbia River CoffeeRoaster. True to its motto,“the coffee that floats the arts,”CRCR has been a stalwart friendto PPP and if you went to anyof the events held at PPP, youmight have tasted the roaster’ssignature blend, Thundermuck.CRCR, Red Dwarf Graphx, BentRabbit Multimedia Studio, 2001Productions, 3Cups, AstorStreet Opry Company, CoasterTheatre, Knappa and AstoriaHigh Schools, Clatsop CommunityCollege, Clatsop CountyCultural Commission, and a hostof generous individuals donatedtime, expertise, and money tohelp PPP this year. Even with thehelp of many, the running of thisbusiness falls on the shoulders ofone very tired and ready-to-retirewoman. “It’s been a busy year,exhausting and exhilarating,”Brown sighs, and now it is timefor a long-needed rest.”COASTER THEATER SUMMER REPchalk full of comedy and musicFRANK JAGODNIK and Pia Shepard play a British star and her husbandon their way to the Academy Awards -- one of four playlets in NeilSimon’s comedy, set in Los Angeles in the ‘70s, CALIFORNIA SUITE.July 8 – September 3 Tickets: $20 & $15PUTNAM COUNTY, 2006... 6 student spellers with issues... a juniorhigh school assistant principle with issues... a former champion spellerwith issues... a “comfort counselor” doing community service... 4 audiencevolunteers... great music, dance, and a lot of humor!IT’S THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE by Finn& Sheinkin. An unusual aspect of the show is that four real audiencemembers are invited on stage to compete in the spelling bee. Be one.(pictured l to r: Amanda Payne, Julia Shepherd, Richard Bowman, DarrenHull Cameron Gates, Todd Payne).July 7- Sept 17 TICKETS: $23 & $18Third in the Summer Rep Season: THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP BYCHARLES LUDLAM. Manacrest Manor House, on the moors, some time inthe 19th Century . . . 2 actors . . . numerous characters . . . an Egyptian crypt .. . a mummy case . . . quick changes . . . parody, vaudeville, farce, melodrama. . . lightning fast sleight-of-hand . . . vampires and werewolves! Written byNYC toast of drag theater, Charles Ludlum.Opens July 20 - October 15 TICKETS: $20 & $15 PERFORMANCESHEDULE: Shows run Wed – Sat @ 8pm, Sun 7pm. See coastertheatre.comfor schedule. 108 N. Hemlock in Cannon Beach, 503.436.1242 (photos byGeorge Vetter)july11 hipfishmonthly.com18

••• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater•••MUSIC.Smoke & Mirrors. Free, 4 – 6pm at CityPark in Cannon Beach.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 5:30 –8:30pm at Clemente’s in AstoriaLion Co. Indy/Folk Rock/Pop. Free 6pm atMcLure Park (8th & Franklin) in Astoria.Swingcats. Swing/Jazz/Blues. No cover,6 – 9pm at Lil’ Bayou in Seaside.Low Tide Drifters. Blues/Country/Folk.No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery &Public House in Astoria.Cannon & Sloan, 8:30pm at Snug HarborBar & Grill in Lincoln City.OUTSIDEGary Anderson Open Golf Tournament.At Alderbrook Golf Course and Bay BreezePutting Course in Tillamook. 503-322-3331Interpretive Paddle Trips. 9am at SiletzBay National Wildlife Refuge. 541-867-4550Giant Kite Show. Featuring Russ & DianeLittle and David & Susan Gomberg. 11am– 5pm at D-river Wayside State Park inLincoln City.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 2pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.Monday 11CINEMAStuart Little. $2, 11am at the BijouTheater in Lincoln City.LITERARYLunch with the Author Series. With GloriaStiger Linkey and Sally Steidel. Gloria willread from her new book Native AmericanWomen: Three Who Changed History andSally will discuss the drawings she createdfor it. $20, includes a catered lunch anda copy of the featured book, reservationsrequested. Starts at noon at Beach Booksin Seaside. 503-738-3500OUTSIDELower Columbia Preservation SocietyGarden Tour. Tickets and maps availableduring the event at 690 7th St in Astoriafrom 9:30am – 1pm.Gary Anderson Open Golf Tournament.At Alderbrook Golf Course and Bay BreezePutting Course in Tillamook. 503-322-3331Tuesday 12MUSICSalty Dogs. 1 – 5pm at the Cannon BeachFarmers Market.Richard T. Blues. No cover, 5:30 –8:30pm at T Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria.Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No cover,6pm at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WASalty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock.No cover, 6:30pm at the Harbor Bite inSeaside.Open Mic Night. Hosted by BarneyPerrine. No cover, 7 -9pm at CreeksideRestaurant & Lounge in Seaside.LITERARYBook Signing. The Cannon Beach Gallerywill host a book signing of ‘A is for Astoria’with Karen Leedom and Sally Bailey from2 – 4pm.Wednesday 13MUSICSalty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6pm at the Rio Café in Astoria.Jason Jones. Free, 6pm at Lindstrom(Peter Pan) Park in Astoria.Open Mic Night. 7 – 9pm at Lush WineBar in Cannon BeachHAPPENINGSeaman’s Day. All day events celebratingSeaman, the Corp of Discovery’s caninemember. At fort Clatsop National HistoricPark. $3 for adults, free for children 15and under.Team Trivia Tournament. Free, 6pm atthe Seaside Library.Ecstatic Dance. Spirit-filled, freestyle,yogic trance dance. $5 - $7, 6:30 –7:45pm, at Pine Grove Community Housein ManzanitaBeach Dog Frolic. Professional dog photographysessions on the beach. $199, onthe beach by Looking Glass Inn in LincolnCity. 360-944-6280THEATERCalifornia Suite. Comedy. $8 - $20,8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse inCannon Beach.Thursday 14MUSICThomasian Trio. Jazz/Blues. No cover,6pm at Lil’ Bayou in Seaside.Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, 6:30pmat the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.Jam Session. No cover, 7pm at theTriangle Tavern in Astoria.Renegade Minstrels. Blues/Jazz/RootsMusic. No cover, 7pm at McMenaminsSand Trap in Gearhart.Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Roomin Astoria.Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 9pm at Sam’s Seaside Café inSeaside.ARTCoastal Fiber Arts Exhibit. Opening Reception.6 – 8pm at the Art Center Galleryat CCC in Astoria.CINEMAStuart Little. $2, 11am at the BijouTheater in Lincoln City.HAPPENINGKnitting/Spinning Group. 3 – 5pm at theAstoria Fiber Arts Academy.Poetry Open Mike. No cover, 8:30pmat the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café inCannon Beach.Beach Dog Frolic. Professional dog photographysessions on the beach. $199, onthe beach by Looking Glass Inn in LincolnCity. 360-944-6280LITERARYAuthor Appearance. Christopher VanTilburg, author of “Mountain Rescue Doctor:Wilderness Medicine in the Extremesof Nature” will talk about mountain rescueson Mt Hood. Free, 7pm at the SeasideLibrary.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.California Suite. Comedy. $8 - $20,8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse inCannon Beach.Friday 15MUSICOcean Fire. 3:30 – 6:30pm at theColumbia-Pacific Farmers Market in LongBeach, WABill Hayes. Rock/Folk/Bluegrass. No cover,5 – 8pm at the Cannon Beach CookieCompany.Barney Perrine. Blues. No cover, 6 – 9pmat the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 –9pm at Clemente’s in Astoria.Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country,40’s, & 50’s. Free (donations accepted),6 – 8pm at the City Hall in Garibaldi.Richard T. Jazz/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café in CannonBeach.Will West w/ Groovy Wallpaper. Acoustic/Healing & Easy Listening/Roots Music. Nocover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trap inGearhart.Franco & The Stingers. Blues/RootsMusic/Swing. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse101 in Lincoln City.ARTSidewalk Chalk Art Contest. All ageswelcome, chalk provided. 2:30 – 5:30pmon the sidewalk in front of The Bank of thePacific & Cathlamet Building Materials inCathlamet, WAHAPPENINGBikes at the Beach. Motorcycle Festival.Vendors, music, poker run, bike show, etc.All day events in downtown Seaside.Rummage Sale. 9am – 4pm. At theUnited Methodist Church in Seaside.Dory Days. A time-honored celebrationof a time-honored tradition. Festivitiesinclude a parade through town of floats,dory boats and vintage cars. After that,a marine artisan fair is held at the beach.All day events in Pacific City and at CapeKiwanda.Comedy on the Coast. Featuring HarryBasil, Don McEnery, & Alysia Wood. $15,8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.Beach Dog Frolic. Professional dog photographysessions on the beach. $199, onthe beach by Looking Glass Inn in LincolnCity. 360-944-6280LECTUREMingle, Muse, & Munch. Talk & potluckseries with featured writer Kim Stafford.4:30 – 7pm at the Sitka Center for At &EcologyTHEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Drama. $15,8pm at Pier Pressure Productions inAstoria.The 25th Annual Putnam County SpellingBee. Comedy. $8 - $23, 8pm at theCoaster Theater Playhouse in CannonBeach.Saturday 16MUSICMusician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at theTillamook Library.Niall. No cover, 6 – 9pm at the Wet DogCafé in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 –9:30pm at Clemente’s in AstoriaTiller’s Folly. Celtic influenced Canadiana,Americana, and beyond. $20, 7pm at theLiberty Theater in Astoria.Billy Hagen Band. 9pm at Snug HarborBar & Grill in Lincoln City.The Troublemakers. Blues/Rock/Rockabilly.No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 inLincoln City.The Ultronz. Alternative/Powerpop/Surf.$5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Pub inManzanita.ARTArt Walk. 5 – 8pm at businesses in Ilwaco,WACINEMAThe Day the Earth Still. $2, 11am at theBijou Theater in Lincoln City.Brain Candy. At Big Fat Gay Movie Night.With Jello shooters, prizes for gayestcostumes, and more. $3, 10pm at theColumbian Theater in Astoria.FOOD & DRINKWine Tasting. Patricia Green Cellars. 1 –4pm at the Cellar on 10th in AstoriaWine Tasting Special. $9 for 4 2-ozpours + complimentary appetizers. 4 –6pm at the Wine bar at Sweet Basil’s Caféin Cannon Beach.Rum Dinner. $50, reservations required.7pm at McMeanmins Sand Trap in Gearhart.503-717-8150HAPPENINGBald Eagle Days Festival. Vendors, run/walk, music, food, lots of fun events. Allday atin Cathlamet, WA. For schedule andmore information, go to: wahkiakumchamber.com/Clamshell Railroad Days. 10am - 4pmat the Columbia-Pacific Heritage Museumin Ilwaco, WASunkat Feline Fanciers Cat Show. At theSeaside Civic & Convention Center.Bikes at the Beach. Motorcycle Festival.Vendors, music, poker run, bike show, etc.All day events in downtown Seaside.Rummage Sale. 9am – midafternoon. Atthe United Methodist Church in Seaside.Wheeler Summer Fest. Music byDeathgrass, Sedona Fire and Shy Jazz localvendors, steamboat rides and more. 10am– 9pm at Waterfront Park in Wheeler.Nehalem’s Annual Celebration ofCrafts. 10am – 6pm in downtownNehalem.Dory Days. A time-honored celebrationof a time-honored tradition. Festivitiesinclude a parade through town of floats,dory boats and vintage cars. After that,a marine artisan fair is held at the beach.All day events in Pacific City and at CapeKiwanda.Beach Dog Frolic. Professional dog photographysessions on the beach. $199, onthe beach by Looking Glass Inn in LincolnCity. 360-944-6280Reenactment of 18th Century Sailors& Rope Making. Noon – 4pm at theGaribaldi Museum.Garibaldi Coast Guard Station Presentation.Free, 2pm at the GaribaldiMuseum.Benyaro at the VooDoo RoomRECENTLY FREQUENTED theVooDoo Room in Astoria? They’vegot a stage! And recently BenMusser of Benyaro, has been hootin’on it with various musicians,like Luke of Blind Pilot ( who builtthe stage). Benyaro is a 3-pieceindie acoustic band (from outeast) with Musser upfront, BobbyMcCullough on stand up bass,and Meg Chamberlin on variousaccompaniment instruments, andall three hit the sonic atmospherewith expressive harmonies. Inaddition, emotional electricity fillsthe room when Benyaro plays.Brian Johnstone on SundaysNaomi HooleyGIRL WITH Piano. Naomi Hooleypacked up her bags, and splitAlaska in search of mecca, music,Portland, with her NewfoundlandHound Triton. She just finished herfirst CD, recorded by Rob Stroupof 8 Ball Studio. One must nod toElton John, Carole King, and a galfrom Alaska who can write a hell ofa song on a piano. Now she’s freshon the Mcmenamin Circuit. Checkher out.Thursday, July 21, 7-10pm,NO Cover. Sand Trap in Gearhart.Expanding on gospel, folk,country, rock, blues, soul tobeatboxing/house, Benyaro is inthe eye of the music biz, (closingfor The Avett Brothers, sharing thestage with Samantha Crain andthe Midnight Shivers, and openingfor Jill Andrews of the Everybodyfields),and in the arms of its audience.So refreshing is there LIVEperformance – they bring new/bring back rhythm, soul, melodyand big heart.Sunday, July 24, 8ish. A verygood choice at the VooDooRoom in Astoria. And theygotta stage.BRIAN JOHNSTONE plays beautiful,authentic Flamenco guitar onSundays at Sweet Basil’s in CB.Weather permitting, in the courtyard.Johnstone is loved inthe region for his expressiveplaying, which also includesold jazz, blues and originals. . . and none without arustic, Scottish flair! Brianis also co-founding memberof Northfork, a trio out ofNehalem with Crog (CraigStokke) and Cindy Lindahl.Sundays, 4-7pm atSweet Basil’s. HappyHour, 5-6pm: $1 OFF allglasses of wine, beer andall menu items. $4 off bottlesof wine! Wed-Sun. 271 HemlockSt. in Cannon Beach.19 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

vart happens.ASTORIA VISUAL Arts and Clatsop Community College Join Hands for ArtCOASTAL FIBERARTS 2011Rhythm In Color3 Contemporary Weaversat RiverSea GalleryTHE LONG-STANDING Astoria arts association,Astoria Visual Arts is joininghands with the Clatsop CommunityCollege to hold the first annual all fiberart exhibit, “Coastal Fiberarts 2011”, inthe CCC Art Center Gallery this summer.The exhibit is coordinated by Cheryl Silverblatt,Board member of Astoria VisualArts, with the cooperation of CCC ArtInstructor Kristin Schauck. It is a juriedexhibit open to all types of fiber art.Alta Turner, Off the WallFiber artists from across the countryjumped at the opportunity to show theirwork in a beautiful space. 51 entrantsprovided images and 72 pieces wereselected for inclusion. A wide variety offiber techniques are represented suchas tapestry weaving, loom-controlledweaving, quilting, felting, crochetingand more. Juror Barbara Setsu Pickett,Professor Emeritus of the University ofOregon Fiber Department, selected threeMUSEUM OF PEOPLE’S ART (MOPA) GROUP SHOWMOPA IN conjunction withArtSpace Gallery and Café presentsSummer Group Show curated byPortland-based artists Anne MarieGrgich and Kandace Manning.Works by contemporary artists witha variety of raw visual explorationsinclude Daniel Belardinelli, GregKandace Manning, Rocks and WaterCarrigan, Robert Collison, PaulGasoi, Anne Marie Grgch, LarissaHammond, Chuck Iffland, KurtissLofstrom, Bethany J. Major, KandaceManning, Marcus Martenson,Ian McMartin, Lilly Miscoe, ElizaMurphy, and WPA art from theMOPA collection. The new generationart brut provokes uninhibitedrepresentations of lifeand human interactions fromGasoi’s visceral illustrationscapturing the multidimensionalact of perception to the unpolishedappeal of Belardinelli.Grgich and Manning bothreside in Portland, OR wherethey met in 2008. They firstcurated “Folk Magic” at Barristersgallery in New Orleans in2009. “MOPA Summer GroupShow” is the first in a seriesof group shows that will travelaround the Northwest.OPENING RECEPTION: July19, 5-8PM with performanceby “Clothes.” Meet the artists.Workshops with Grgich and ManningJuly 18 and 19, Noon-4PM.Show runs through September 19.Enjoy lunch or dinner in the ArtSpace Gallery and Café, Wed-Fri4:30-8PM. 9120 5th St. Bay City,OR 503.377.2782. Gallery Hrs:noon to 8pm.Charles Schweigart, Crossing the Rivermonetary awards to be given, “Best of Show”, “Best Use ofFiber” and “New Directions in Fiber”.OPENING RECEPTION: Art Center Gallery, Thursday, July 14from 5pm to 8pm. Barbara Pickett will be on hand to describethe jury process and many of the selected artists will be attendingand available to talk about their work. The exhibit runs July14 - August 18. Gallery Hrs: Mon – Thurs. from 2pm to 6pm.A wonderful opportunity to see beautiful fiber art, work that isboth traditional and innovative.Daniel Belardinelli, TrapezeOrchidPenny Treat: Monotypesand Figure DrawingsLOCAL NORTH Coast artist PennyTreat shows at Old Town Framing,1287 Commercial St. Treat is aPeople’s Choice Award severaltimeswinner at the CCC International“Au Naturel” show. Meetand view her work at the SecondSaturday Astoria Art Walk, Sat.JULY 9, 5-9pm.Hand painted, shiboriresistedsilk organza,Barbara Setsu Pickett, 7’x32”THREE CONTEMPORARY weaverscome together for an exhibition toshare their extraordinary masteryof the ancient art of textiles duringthe month of July. MargaretThierry, Pam Patrie and BarbaraSetsu Pickett, present threedistinct and unique forms of weavingprocess - Second SaturdayArtwalk, 5 – 8 pm, July 9th andhosting an artist’s reception forthe three master weavers. Theshow runs through August 2nd.Margaret Thierry of Astoria, anationally recognized and awardwinning textile artist brings a newseries of hand dyed silk ikat patternweavings. Gorgeous weavesof color and pattern are indicativeof Thierry’s noted skill. Taking inspirationfrom the Columbia River,Thierry never leaves the feel or pullof the river’s currents and flow.Pam Patrie from Portland,exhibits her intricately woventapestries.Internationallyknown and respected,Patriewill be presentinga series ofworks that wereinspired by herdays spent asa bridge tenderalong the banksof the WillametteRiver.Woven Tapestry, Pam PatrieHand dyed silk ikat weaving,Margaret ThierryHer weavingsconvey a painterlyappearance and are loosenarratives of daily life on the river.Barbara Setsu Pickett of Eugene,Oregon is known internationallyfor her velvet weaving aswell as her work with shibori silkorganza. She has spent morethan 20 years researching velvetweaving tradition and technique,traveling to such countries as Italy,France, Britain, Japan, China,Turkey and Uzbekistan. She willbe exhibiting a series of smallworks, including velvet book artalong with her dramatic largescalesilk organza sculpture. Sheis currently teaching within theDepartment of Art, University ofOregon.RiverSea Gallery is open daily at1160 Commercial Street, www.RiverSeaGallery.comjuly11 hipfishmonthly.com20

••• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater•••ART OFF THE WALLS Fundraiser ExhibitCB GalleryBEGINNING ON July 23, theCBAA will be hosting a fundraisingevent at the gallery entitled,Art Off the Walls, in which artistsand collectors will be donatingtheir work to the arts association.OPENING RECEPTION: Therewill be a reception featuringfl amenco guitarist, BrianJohnstone, on Saturday, July 23from 6-8P.M.. The idea for theshow is that gallery patrons cancome in and buy art right off thewalls at a reasonable price point($250 and under). There willCLATSOP COMMUNITY College(CCC) is the recipient ofsculpture from Astoria Artist/ArtCollector, Michael Foster. Theten-foot high steel and chromesculpture depicting a cormorantand titled “Zenith” now gracesthe renovated TowlerHall. Foster and theCollege hope this giftrepresents the beginningof a signifi cantcollection of artworkon public exhibitionat CCC.The artist, DevinLaurence Field,is unique amongcontemporary largescalemetal sculptorsbecause of the levelof articulation heachieves in directly fabricatedsteel. According to his website(www.devinlaurencefi eld.org),Field’s work is not sculptedin clay then cast in metal, orhammered in thin sheet ontobe etchings from the gallery’sown collection, including workby Hanne and Harry Greaverand Liza Jones. The Art Off theWall Show will run from July 23-August 2, 2011.Artists and collectors interestedin donating work to theCBAA for this event should bringit into the gallery on July 20 or21 between 10am - 5pm, or callthe director to make other arrangements.The Cannon BeachGallery has extended hours forthe summer, 10am - 5pm everyday of the week.Hoffapalooza Set for Manzanita July 23THE HOFFMAN Center in Manzanita host its fi rst Hoffapalooza Saturday,July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to highlight and celebrate theprograms and activities that take place at north Tillamook County’sart, culture and education center.“We’ve been making physical and program improvements to theCenter over the past few months and felt the summertime wouldbe a great opportunity to show off what we’re all about,” said eventorganizer and board member John Freethy. “Considering the scopeof what goes on here, ‘Hoffapalooza’ seemed a great name for theevent.”Visitors will be invited to explore a number of family-friendlyactivities, including clay, drawing, writing, reading, drama, music,letterpress, and book and paper arts. Program volunteers will be onhand to demonstrate and discuss each activity.“Hoffapalooza” willalso feature performances throughout the day by local musicians,dramatic or comic presentations, and raffl e prizes.The Hoffman Center is located at 594 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita.Information on the Center is available at www.hoffmanblog.org andon Facebook at Hoffman Center.Michael Foster Donates Artwork to Collegea sculpted pattern, but ratherforged, pressed, welded, groundand polished using thick platesteels. He creates work for publicsites representative of the naturaland built environments. Fieldis originally from New Zealand.He has studied artin locations aroundthe world and hasearned three degreesin the Arts including aMaster of Fine Art inSculpture.Awards include:Helen Foster BarnettAward from theNational Academy ofDesign in New York,the Evelyn and PeterHaller Award from theSociety of Animal Artists,and the global design awardfor the 2008 Beijing OlympicGames. For more information,please contact Dr. Schoonmakerat SSchoonmaker@clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2440.Rockaway Beach Fire Festival &Concert. At the Rockaway Beach Wayside.503-355-2978Oregon Cost Scenic Railroad DinnerTrain. 6:15pm at Garibaldi. 503-842-7972Comedy on the Coast. Featuring HarryBasil, Don McEnery, & Alysia Wood. $15,8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.LECTUREIn Their Footsteps Lecture Series. JohnC Jackson presents “US Army Captain Mc-Clallen’s 1807 Bold Postscript to the Corpsof Discovery.” Free, 1pm at the NetulRoom at the Fort Clatsop Visitor’s Center.LITERARYManzanita Writers Series. Author JohnDaniel will read from his book “The FarCorner.” Q&A and Open Mic session follow.$5, 7pm at the Hoffman Center inManzanita.Writers on the Edge. The Nye Beach Writers’Series presents an Evening of Comedywith Writer, Performer, and Fisher PoetMoe Bowstern. $6, 7pm at the secondfl oor meeting room at the Newport VisualArts Center.OUTSIDEBeach Run. 5k & 10k run, 5k walk, kid’sdash & treasure hunt. Leashed dogs welcome.$10 - $30. 7:30 – 10:30am at the12th Ave beach access in Seaside.Manzanita Beach Walk/Run. $35, 9amon the beach at Manzanita. Register atncrdnehalem.org 503-368-4595Ocean’s Edge 5k Beach Race. $20 or$30 with shirt. Race starts at 9:30ambehind Kyllo’s Restaurant in Lincoln City.Giant Kite Show. Featuring Barry & SusanTislow. 11am – 5pm, weather and oceanconditions permitting, at D-River WaysideState Park in Lincoln City.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Drama. $15,8pm at Pier Pressure Productions inAstoria.The 25th Annual Putnam County SpellingBee. Comedy. $8 - $23, 8pm at theCoaster Theater Playhouse in CannonBeach.Sunday 17MUSICThe Distractions. 10am – 3pm at theAstoria Sunday Market.Dan Golden. Jazz. 10am – 1pm at McKeown’sRestaurant & Bar in Seaside.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover,11:30am - 2pm at the Bridgewater Bistroin AstoriaCountry-Folk Music Jam. Americana.Bring your instruments and take part. 1pmat the Tillamook Forest Center, on Hwy 6,east of Tillamook.All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (donationsaccepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog Café inAstoria.Brian Johnstone, Flamenco/Jazz/Blues.4 – 7pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’sCafé in Cannon Beach.Abbey Road Live. A Beatles Tribute band.Free, 4 – 6pm at City Park in CannonBeach.Free Concert in the Park. Band TBA.6pm at McClure Park in Astoria.Swingcats. Swing/Jazz/Blues. No cover,6 - 9pm at Lil’ Bayou in Seaside.Gwyneth & Monko. Alternative/Americana/Roots. No cover. 8pm at Fort GeorgeBrewery & Public House in Astoria.Cannon & Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug HarborBar & Grill in Lincoln City.FOOD & DRINKPancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eatfor $5, 8am – noon at the Bay City ArtsCenter.Pancake Breakfast. At the RockawayBeach Wayside. 503-355-2978Cannon Beach American Legion Breakfast.$7 adults, $3 children under 6. 9– 11:30am at the American Legion Hall inCannon Beach.HAPPENINGBald Eagle Days Festival. Food, music,vendors. Wooden boat show at ElochomanSlough Marina. At various sites inCathlamet, WAClamshell Railroad Days. 10am - 4pmat the Columbia-Pacifi c Heritage Museumin Ilwaco, WASunkat Feline Fanciers Cat Show. At theSeaside Civic & Convention Center.Nehalem’s Annual Celebration ofCrafts. 10am – 6pm in downtownNehalem.Wheeler Summer Fest. Music byDeathgrass, Sedona Fire and Shy Jazz localvendors, steamboat rides and more. Startsat 11am at Waterfront Park in Wheeler.Dory Days. All day events in Pacifi c Cityand at Cape Kiwanda.OUTSIDEGiant Kite Show. Featuring Barry & SusanTislow. 11am – 5pm, weather and oceanconditions permitting, at D-River WaysideState Park in Lincoln City.Beach Dog Frolic. Professional dog photographysessions on the beach. $199, onthe beach by Looking Glass Inn in LincolnCity. 360-944-6280THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 2pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Drama. $15,8pm at Pier Pressure Productions inAstoria.Monday 18CINEMAThe Day the Earth Stood Still. $2, 11amat the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City.FOOD & DRINKIce Cream Social. The public is invited forcake & ice cream + birthday celebration.$1 suggested donation, free if it’s yourbirthday month. 2pm at the PeninsulaSenior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WATuesday 19MUSICVivid Curve. 1 – 5pm at the CannonBeach Farmers Market.Richard T. Blues. No cover, 5:30 –8:30pm at T Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria.Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No cover,6pm at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WASalty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock.No cover, 6:30pm at the Harbor Bite inSeaside.Open Mic Night. Hosted by BarneyPerrine. No cover, 7 -9pm at CreeksideRestaurant & Lounge in Seaside.ARTReception. Museum of People’s Art SummerGroup Show curated by Anne MarieGrigich & Kandace Manning. The show featuresworks by contemporary artists with avariety of raw visual explorations. Meet theartists and workshops July 18 & 19 noon –4pm. The reception in from 5 – 8pm witha performance by “Clothes. ” At ArtSpaceGallery in Bay City.LITERARYBook Release Party. KALA presents AutorMindy Stokes in celebration of her newbook, “Mama Baby Mama, the Story ofa Knocked-Up Lesbian”. Reading/BookSigning, Book Release Party! Refreshments,7pm, at the new KALA, gallery andpresentation space at the HIPFiSHmonthlyproduction offi ce, 1017 Marine Dr.,Astoria.Wednesday 20MUSICSalty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6 pm at the Rio Café in Astoria,Open Mic Night. All acts welcome. 5 –7pm at the Three Cups Coffeehouse inAstoria.Open Mic Night. Hosted by Ann Tierney.All levels welcome. 5 – 7pm at WheelhouseCoffee Company in Astoria.Anatiize. Free, 6pm at Fred LindstromPark in Astoria.Open Mic Night. 7 – 9pm at Lush WineBar in Cannon Beach.Open Mic. All Acts are welcome. No cover,5 – 7pm at the Three Cups Coffeehousein Astoria.HAPPENINGEcstatic Dance. Spirit-fi lled, freestyle,yogic trance dance. $5 - $7, 6:30 –7:45pm, at Pine Grove Community Housein ManzanitaLITERARYReading. Tim Hurd and Donna Wright willread from their short stories & poetry. $5suggested donation. 7:30pm at Pier PressureProductions in Astoria.OUTSIDESandsations. Sand sculpture festival. CitySandsations Master Demonstrations 8am –6pm in downtown Long Beach, WATHEATERThe Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, aGothic spoof. $8 - $20, 8pm at the CoasterTheater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.Thursday 21MUSICThomasian Trio. Jazz/Blues. No cover,6pm at Lil’ Bayou in Seaside.Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, 6:30pmat the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.Jam Session. No cover, 7pm at theTriangle Tavern in Astoria.Naomi Hooley. Acoustic/Alternative/ Folk.No cover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trapin Gearhart.Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Roomin Astoria.Shelley Loring, Dave Drury, & Todd Pederson.Jazz. $10, 7:30pm at Pier PressureProductions in Astoria.Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 9pm at Sam’s Seaside Café inSeaside.CINEMAThe Day the Earth Stood Still. $2, 11amat the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City.FOOD & DRINKFundraising Dinner. $7 for adults and $5for children includes. 5 - 6:30pm at thePeninsula Senior Activity Center in KlipsanBeach, WA (3nd Thurs)HAPPENINGKnitting/Spinning Group. 3 – 5pm at theAstoria Fiber Arts Academy.LGBT Q-Mixer. QJazz features vocal hostsDinah Urell and Walt Trumbull and pianistChuck Wilder. Live standards, complimentaryaps and social mixer from 8pmto close. Bring a standard and sing withpianist Chuck Wilder. Every 3rd Thursdayof the month at the Bridgewater Bistro inAstoria.Poetry Open Mike. No cover, 8:30pmat the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café inCannon Beach.OUTSIDESandsations. Sand sculpture festival. CitySandsations Master Demonstrations 8am –6pm in downtown Long Beach, WATHEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, aGothic spoof. $8 - $20, 8pm at the CoasterTheater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.Friday 22MUSICNaselle Marimba Band. 3:30 – 6:30pmat the Columbia-Pacifi c Farmers Market inLong Beach, WASATURDAY JULY 16 8PMTHE ULTRONZ AT THE SAN DUNE PUBMANZANITAGrunge, Rock, Ska, Reggae, and Power Pop Musicwith an exclusive Astro Surf Sound.21 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

••• music • visual arts • literarylecture • outdoor • theater•••The Future& 2011 PredictionsHIGH FREQUENCY energiesare bombarding our planet fromoutside our solar system.Many people have reportedfeeling them and it helps toexplain much of the chaos anddisharmony that is widespread atthis time. The Earth is changingalong with our entire galaxy. Asthis new energy comes in fromthe universe it creates portals atvarious places in the Earth. Thisallows new frequencies to comethrough and old energies to bereleased. These are higher frequenciesthat are responsible forthe creation of the fi fth dimension.These portals will continueto grow and as they increase insize they will eventually mergewith other portals and the Earthwill be enveloped in this higherfrequency known as the fi fthdimension.The galaxy exists on a gridsystem that is currently beingrestructured. According to fi lmmakerDavid Wilcock all of theplanets are changing. He statesthat every 26 million years allforms of life on Earth spontaneouslychanges and upgrades fromone type of creature to another.The DNA code gets rewritten.There are many who have experiencedthe shifts the Earth ismaking through their own bodies.Feeling dizzy, muscle aches andheadaches are symptoms of thefrequencies changing. As theyrestructure our DNA and physicalbody has to change as well. Thefi fth dimension will bring about anew way of experiencing time andenergy.Resistance can cause fearand the need to control. Peopleare in fear because humanityby Sonja Gracehas had amnesia for a long time.Waking up to this transformationand raising one’s vibrational levelkeeps the progression movingforward as souls in bodies on theEarth. All life forms progress intheir evolution of consciousness.Every culture speaks abouta golden age that is coming.Prophesies around the world haveissued the end of life as we knowit. This is not going to happenas it is simply a shift in energy.As the planet continues to respondto the shift in frequenciesin our galaxies grid system we willobserve a continuation of weatherand land disruption around theglobe. Exercise, yoga, meditationand deep breathing openyour being to higher frequencies.Connecting to Divine Loveis the key to this transformation.When we are in a state of unconditionallove we are no longerattached to the duality. Froma state of unconditional love wethen create balance within ourselvesand as a mirror we refl ectand create balance all around us.By creating balance we help theEarth, humanity and our galaxytransform with ease.Author of Angels in the 21stCentury, Sonja Grace is a leadingmystic and spiritual intuitive whoprovides guidance to people allover the world. She works withall of her clients over the phoneproviding immediate stability,clarity and guidance throughher readings, counseling andprocessing work. Sonja Gracesees and receives messages fromloved ones who have crossedover and offers a venue for healingin this world and the spiritworld. www.sonjagrace.comBill Hayes. Rock/Folk/Bluegrass. No cover,5 – 8pm at the Cannon Beach CookieCompany.Doug Rupe. No cover, 6 – 9pm at the WetDog Café in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 –9pm at Clemente’s in Astoria.Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country,40’s, & 50’s. Free (donations accepted),6 – 8pm at the City Hall in Garibaldi.Richard T. Jazz/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café in CannonBeach.Country Music Jam. Free, 7 – 9pm at theWickiup Senior Center in Svensen.Freak Mountain Ramblers. Americana/Rock/Rockabilly. No cover, 7pm at McMenaminsSand Trap in Gearhart.Kauhava Big Band. Finnish Big Band Jazz.$10 adults, $5 students. 7pm at the PACin Astoria. Reception, with no host food &beverage, follows at Fort George.Jacob Merlin Band. Funk/Pop/Rock. 9pmat Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.ARTPeninsula Arts Association SummerArts Festival. 11am – 5pm at the ColumbiaPacifi c Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WAHAPPENINGCarneval Experience. Dinner plus performance.$10 adults, $5 kids. At the BayCity Arts Center. 503-377-9620OUTSIDESandsations. Sand sculpture festival.See sandsationslongbeach.com/friday/ forcomplete event schedule. On the beachand downtown in Long Beach, WATHEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Drama. $15,8pm at Pier Pressure Productions inAstoria.The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, aGothic spoof. $8 - $20, 8pm at the CoasterTheater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.Saturday 23MUSICMusician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at theTillamook Library.Bill Hayes. No cover, 6 – 9pm at the WetDog Café in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 –9:30pm at Clemente’s in AstoriaKim Angelis. Gypsy-inspired violin. Free,7pm at Waikiki Beach at Cape DisappointmentState Park, WAThe Swaggers. Rockabilly. No cover, 8pmpatio party at the Fort George Brewery &Public House in Astoria.One Way Out. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar &Grill in Lincoln City.Renee Hill Band. Classic Rock/Country/R&B. no cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 inLincoln City.ARTPeninsula Arts Association SummerArts Festival. 10am – 5pm at the ColumbiaPacifi c Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WAArt Off the Walls. A fundraiser for theCannon Beach Arts Association. Patronscan purchase donated art right off thewalls at a reasonable price point ($250and under). A reception featuring fl amencoguitarist Brian Johnstone will be held from6 – 8pm at the Cannon Beach Gallery. Theshow runs through August 2.CINEMATime Bandits. $2, 11am at the BijouTheater in Lincoln City.FOOD & DRINKWine Tasting. Wines from Around theWorld. 1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th inAstoriaWine Tasting Special. $9 for 4 2-ozpours + complimentary appetizers. 4 –6pm at the Wine bar at Sweet Basil’s Caféin Cannon Beach.HAPPENINGSpade & Wade Garden Tour. Tour 6gardens (noon – 5pm) at various locationsplus plant sale (9am – 3pm) at the PioneerMuseum in Tillamook. 503-355-2792The Reptile Man. Richard Ritchey willbring a traveling collection of live reptiles tothe Children’s Room at the seaside Library.Free, at 11am.Hoffapalooza. A celebration of theprograms and activities that take place atnorth Tillamook County’s art, culture andeducation center. Free, 10am – 4pm atthe Hoffman Center in Manzanita.Route 101 Cruise-In. In Hebo.Reenactment of 18th Century Sailors& Rope Making. Noon – 4pm at theGaribaldi Museum.Orphan Plant Sale. 10am – 2pm at theConnie Hansen Garden in Lincoln City.Will Dixon, Carver & Storyteller. Freeadmission, 6pm at the Garibaldi Museum.Rockaway Beach Street Dance. At theRockaway Beach wayside. 503-355-2291OUTSIDESandsations. Sand sculpture festival. Seesandsationslongbeach.com/saturday/ forcomplete event schedule. On the beachand downtown in Long Beach, WAGiant Kite Show. Featuring Phil & BarbaraBurks and David & Susan Gomberg from11AM – 5PM, weather and ocean conditionspermitting. At D-River Wayside StatePark in Lincoln City.Oregon Tuna Classic. A team fi shingderby event for Newport and Depoe Bay.Tuna check-in will be held at South Beachwith a BBQ hosted by Rogue Brewery.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Drama. $15,8pm at Pier Pressure Productions inAstoria.The 25th Annual Putnam County SpellingBee. Comedy. $8 - $23, 8pm at theCoaster Theater Playhouse in CannonBeach.Sunday 24MUSICDan Golden. Jazz. 10am – 1pm at McKeown’sRestaurant & Bar in Seaside.Pick ‘n Hammer. 10am – 3pm at theAstoria Sunday Market.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover,11:30am - 2pm at the Bridgewater Bistroin AstoriaThe All-American Boys Chorus. $15,2pm at the Raymond Theater in Raymond,WAAll That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (donationsaccepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog Café inAstoria.Brian Johnstone, Flamenco/Jazz/Blues.4 – 7pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’sCafé in Cannon Beach.Cherry Cherry. A Neil Diamond TributeBand. Free, 4 – 6pm at City Park in CannonBeach.The Distractions. Free, 6pm at McClurePark in Astoria.Swingcats. Swing/Jazz/Blues. No cover,6pm at Lil’ Bayou in Seaside.The Atomic Duo. Folk/Acoustic/Americana.No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery &Public House in Astoria.Benyaro. Acoustic/Indie/Soul. 8pm-ish atthe Voodoo Room in Astoria.ARTPeninsula Arts Association SummerArts Festival. Noon – 3pm at the ColumbiaPacifi c Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WAOpen House. Free admission, noon – 4pmat the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center inTillamook.OUTSIDESandsations. Sand sculpture festival.Sand sculptures available for viewing andphoto opportunities. On the beach anddowntown in Long Beach, WAGiant Kite Show. Featuring Phil & BarbaraBurks and David & Susan Gomberg from11AM – 5PM, weather and ocean conditionspermitting. At D-River Wayside StatePark in Lincoln City.THEATERCalifornia Suite. Comedy. $8 - $20,7pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse inCannon Beach.Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Drama. $15,8pm at Pier Pressure Productions inAstoria.Monday 25CINEMATime Bandits. $2, 11am at the BijouTheater in Lincoln City.Manzanita Film Series. Presenting“Detour” (1945), with discussions offeredbefore & after the feature. $7, 7:30pm atthe Hoffman Center in Manzanita.THEATERAuditions. For the Missoula Children’sTheater production of The Little Mermaid.9:45am – noon at the Liberty Theater inAstoria.Tuesday 26MUSICDave Quinton & Friends. 1 – 5pm at theCannon Beach farmers market.Richard T. Blues. No cover, 5:30 –8:30pm at T Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria.Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, 6:30pmat the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No cover,6pm at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WASalty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock.No cover, 6:30pm at the Harbor Bite inSeaside.Open Mic Night. Hosted by BarneyPerrine. No cover, 7 -9pm at CreeksideRestaurant & Lounge in Seaside.Wednesday 27MUSICLion Co. Indy/Folk Rock/Pop. Free, 6pm atFred Lindstrom Park in Astoria.Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6pm at the Rio Café in Astoria,Open Mic Night. 7 – 9pm at Lush WineBar in Cannon Beach.HAPPENINGEcstatic Dance. Spirit-fi lled, freestyle,yogic trance dance. $5 - $7, 6:30 –7:45pm, at Pine Grove Community Housein ManzanitaLITERARYLocal Author Showcase. Writers andfriends are invited to come share and listento original works being read by local authors.Free, 6 – 8pm at Olde Towne TradingPost in Ilwaco, WATHEATERCalifornia Suite. Comedy. $8 - $20,8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse inCannon Beach.Thursday 28MUSICThomasian Trio. Jazz/Blues. No cover,6pm at Lil’ Bayou in Seaside.Floating Pointe. Alternative/Ambient/Rock.No cover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trapin Gearhart.Jam Session. No cover, 7pm at theTriangle Tavern in Astoria.Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Roomin Astoria.Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 9pm at Sam’s Seaside Café inSeaside.CINEMATime Bandits. $2, 11am at the BijouTheater in Lincoln City.HAPPENINGKnitting/Spinning Group. 3 – 5pm at theAstoria Fiber Arts Academy.Poetry Open Mike. No cover, 8:30pmat the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café inCannon Beach.OUTSIDESand Trap Golf Tourney. $180 per team,$240 per team with carts. 1pm check-in,2pm shotgun start. At McMenamins SandTrap in Gearhart.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.The 25th Annual Putnam County SpellingBee. Comedy. $8 - $23, 8pm at theCoaster Theater Playhouse in CannonBeach.Friday 29MUSICSteve Delzell. 3:30 – 6:30pm at theColumbia-Pacifi c Farmers Market in LongBeach, WABill Hayes. Rock/Folk/Bluegrass. No cover,5 – 8pm at the Cannon Beach CookieCompany.Doug Rupe. No cover, 6 – 9pm at the WetDog Café in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 –9pm at Clemente’s in Astoria.july11 hipfishmonthly.com22

••• music • visual arts •••Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country,40’s, & 50’s. Free (donations accepted),6 – 8pm at the City Hall in Garibaldi.Richard T. Jazz/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café inCannon Beach.Alison Rice & The Wheel. Americana/Country/Roots Music. No cover, 7pm atMcMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart.Whitesnake. Hard Rock/Blues Rock/Heavy Metal. $31.50 - $46.50, 8pm atChinook Winds in Lincoln City. 888-CHI-NOOKTy Curtis. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse101 in Lincoln City.ARTMCAC Summer Art Sale. Featuring workby north Tillamook County artists. Startsat 10am at Pine Grove Community Housein Manzanita.HAPPENINGTillamook Moonlight Madness. 7 – 9pmin downtown Tillamook.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.Bill Ham. The writer/actor/comic willbring his humorous writings to the stage.$10, 8pm at Pier Pressure Productionsin Astoria.The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy,a Gothic spoof. $8 - $20, 8pm at theCoaster Theater Playhouse in CannonBeach.Saturday 30MUSICMusician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at theTillamook Library.Troll Radio Revue. Americana. $2 foradults, free for children. 11am – noon atthe PAC in Astoria.Niall. No cover, 6 – 9pm at the Wet DogCafé in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover,6 – 9:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro inAstoriaWhitesnake. Hard Rock/Blues Rock/Heavy Metal. $31.50 - $46.50, 8pm atChinook Winds in Lincoln City. 888-CHI-NOOKJimmy Bevins Live. Plus 5th anniversaryparty. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill inLincoln City.Sonny Hess. Blues /R&B/Soul. No cover,9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.ARTOpen Studio Tour. 33 artists are openingtheir studios to the public for 2 days. Artmay be available for purchase. Free, variouslocations in and around Astoria. Tourmaps available Mid-July. FMI astoriaopenstudio.yolasite.com/MCAC Summer Art Sale. Featuring workby north Tillamook County artists. At PineGrove Community House in Manzanita.CINEMAE.T. the Extraterrestrial. $2, 11am at theBijou Theater in Lincoln City.FOOD & DRINKWine Tasting. Fielding Hills. 1 – 4pm atthe Cellar on 10th in AstoriaWine Tasting Special. $9 for 4 2-ozpours + complimentary appetizers. 4– 6pm at the Wine bar at Sweet Basil’sCafé in Cannon Beach.Wine & Cheese Tasting. $3 admission,4 – 6:30pm, at the Garibaldi Museum.503-322-8411HAPPENINGDay at the Park in Skamokawa. VistaPark 30th anniversary celebration. InSkamokawa, WA 360-795-8605Long Beach Rodeo. $10, $9, & $5admission fees. Starts at 1pm at the PeninsulaSaddle Club in Long Beach, WAGaribaldi Days. All day events, vendors,beer garden, parade at 11am. In downtownGaribaldi.Garibaldi Days Silent Auction. Noon –6pm at the Garibaldi Museum.Northwest Classics Fly-In/Cruise-In.Plus live music, beer & wine garden, drawingsfor prizes. $5 admission, 7am – 5pmat the Tillamook Air Museum.Reenactment of 18th Century Sailors& Rope Making. Noon – 4pm at theGaribaldi Museum.Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad DinnerTrain. At 6:15pm in Garibaldi. 503-842-7972OUTSIDEGiant Kite Show. Featuring Ed Paulsen.11am – 5pm weather and ocean conditionspermitting, at D-River Wayside StatePark in Lincoln City.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.The Little Mermaid. A Missoula Children’sTheater production. $5, 3pm &7pm at the Liberty Theater in Astoria.Bill Ham. The writer/actor/comic willbring his humorous writings to the stage.$10, 8pm at Pier Pressure Productionsin Astoria.The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy,a Gothic spoof. $8 - $20, 8pm at theCoaster Theater Playhouse in CannonBeach.Sunday 31MUSICDan Golden. Jazz. 10am – 1pm at McKeown’sRestaurant & Bar in Seaside.Swingcats. Swing/Jazz/Blues. 10am –3pm at the Astoria Sunday market.All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (donationsaccepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog Café inAstoria.Brian Johnstone, Flamenco/Jazz/Blues.4 – 7pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’sCafé in Cannon Beach.Mariachi Band. Free, 4 – 6pm at CityPark in Cannon Beach.The Whiskey Rebellion. Acoustic/Americana/Bluegrass.$15, 5pm at the LibertyTheater in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 5:30 –8:30pm at Clemente’s in AstoriaFree Concert in the Park. Band TBA.6pm at McLure Park in Astoria.Swingcats. Swing/Jazz/Blues. No cover,6pm at Lil’ Bayou in Seaside.The Resolectrics. Blues/Folk/Rock. Nocover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery &Public House in Astoria.Cannon & Sloan. 8:30pm at SnugHarbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.film.LARRY CROWNE (July 1) Tom Hanks writes anddirects for the first time since That Thing You Do!(1996). In this light recession comedy, Hanksplays Larry Crowne, 20-year veteran of big boxstore Unimart, who is so dedicated he’s been employeeof the month 22 times. Until he’s fired ina downsizing because he lacks a college degree.Middle-aged, jobless, and in danger of losing hishouse, the enthusiastic-to-the-point of stupidityLarry shakes up his life by buying a motor scooterand enrolling in a community college, in particulara public speaking class taught by outwardlycranky but sweet inside Mercedes Tainot (JuliaRoberts) who eventually takes a shine to hereager pupil. With a colorful array of supportingcharacters, this is a lightweight romantic comedyfor Hanks and Roberts fans with parts perfectlytailored for their onscreen personalities.HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PT.2 (July 15) After ten years, seven films and over$6B in ticket sales, the Harry Potter series comesto an end with the second half of the DeathlyHallows book. Part 1 was more of a characterexploration with Harry, Ron and Hermioneleaving Hogwarts to find the Horcruxes that LordValdemort needs to gain ultimate power. Part 2begins with three Horcruxes destroyed, leadingto an action-packed finale where the three mustMOVIES & MUSINGSThe meat of the summer season arrives with the final episode of the Harry Potter series, a bigbudget Western/scifi mashup, Tom Hanks’ second directorial effort, the second Marvel originmovie in two months and a Steve Carell romantic comedy that’s generating lots of buzz.keep Voldemort from finding the remaining threeHorcruxes. They succeed for two, but Voldemortgains possession of the Elder Wand, leading to afinal showdown at Hogwarts.CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (July22) Marvel releases it’s fourth origins story (andsecond this summer after Thor) in the leadup tonext year’s Avengers movie. Chris Evans stars asSteve Rogers, a scrawny weakling who tries to enlistin the U.S. Army in World War II. Turned downbecause of his physique, he enlists in ProjectRebirth, a secret program to create super soldiers.After being injected with a serum, Rogers has thebody of an Olympic athlete and he and his sidekickBucky Barnes take on their Nazi counterpart,Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), who has also takena super-strength serum and is intent on findingthe Tesseract, a magical object said to containunimaginable power – enough to turn the tideof the war. Cast include Tommy Lee Jones as thehardbitten Col. Chester Phillips, Stanley Tucci asDr. Abraham Erskine and Samuel L. Jackson in acameo scene as Nick Fury (after the final credits).COWBOYS AND ALIENS (July 29) Ironmanhelmer Jon Favreau directs Cowboys and Aliens,a movie mashup of the western and scifi movieFLASH CUTSby Les Kanekunigenres. Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) awakensin the desert with a mysterious shackle aroundhis wrist and no memory. He stumbles into thetown of Absolution which is ruled with an ironfist by Colonel Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) whopromptly informs Lonergan that he is a wantedman. Soon, the town and Lonergan have biggerproblems when alien spaceships attack. Lonergan,Dolarhyde and motley group of outlaws andApaches must band together to fight the alieninvaders. A legion of screenwriters adapted ScottRosenberg’s graphic novel, with the tone changingfrom near Men in Black comedy to the leaner,meaner, more true to the Western version comingto the screen, according to Favreau. Supportingcast includes Olivia Wilde (House), Sam Rockwell,Paul Dano and Walton Goggins (Justified).CRAZY STUPID LOVE (July 29) There’s a lot ofpositive buzz for this Steve Carell comedy. Carellplays Cal Weaver, a man who has everything. Perfectmarriage to his high school sweetheart Tracy(Julianne Moore), two great kids, everythingpeachy keen. But Cal’s world collapses whenTracy informs him that she is having an affairwith David Lindhagen (Kevin Bacon) and wantsa divorce. Overhearing Cal’s troubles in a bar,good-looking pickup artist Jacob Palmer (RyanGosling) takes pity on hopeless nerd Cal andoffers to tutor him in picking up women. After acomplete makeover and one vital piece of advice(“Don’t talk. Ever.”), Cal starts attracting womenlike flies. Just as Cal is successful dating for thefirst time in his life, he realizes how hollow it allis and tries to get Tracy back. Tracy meanwhile,has broken up with David who is now stalkingher. Complications on all sides ensue as all thecharacters, even Cal’s kids, have their romanticambitions go from “crazy” to “stupid.”23 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

••• music • visual arts • happeningsARTMCAC Summer Art Sale. Featuring workby north Tillamook County artists. Until5pm at Pine Grove Community House inManzanita.HAPPENINGLong Beach Rodeo. $10, $9, & $5admission fees. Starts at 1pm at the PeninsulaSaddle Club in Long Beach, WAGaribaldi Days. All day events, vendors,beer garden. In downtown Garibaldi.PNPW Pro Wrestling. $10, 5 – 8pm atthe Astoria Event Center.OUTSIDEGiant Kite Show. Featuring Ed Paulsen.11am – 5pm weather and ocean conditionspermitting, at D-River Wayside StatePark in Lincoln City.THEATERThe 25th Annual Putnam County SpellingBee. Comedy. $8 - $23, 7pm at theCoaster Theater Playhouse in CannonBeach.Monday 1CINEMAE.T. the Extraterrestrial. $2, 11am at theBijou Theater in Lincoln City.Tuesday 2MUSICWes Wahmund. 1 – 5pm at the CannonBeach Farmers Market.Richard T. Blues. No cover, 5:30 –8:30pm at T Paul’s Supper Club inAstoria.Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover,6:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro inAstoria.Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No cover,6pm at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WASalty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock.No cover, 6:30pm at the Harbor Bite inSeaside.Open Mic Night. Hosted by BarneyPerrine. No cover, 7 -9pm at CreeksideRestaurant & Lounge in Seaside.Wednesday 3MUSICJason Jones. Free, 6pm at Fred LindstromPark in Astoria.Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6pm at the Rio Café in Astoria,HAPPENINGOcean Renewable Energy ConferenceVI. Starts at 7am at the Oregon ConventionCenter in Portland. To register, go to:owetconference2011.eventbrite.com/Baga’s Front Room. Join other musiclovers every first Wednesday for song andconversation and maybe to sip a littlewine or other beverage. Food availabletoo. 7pm at Lush Wine Bar in CannonBeach.Ecstatic Dance. Spirit-filled, freestyle,yogic trance dance. $5 - $7, 6:30 –7:45pm, atPine Grove Community House inManzanitaTHEATERThe 25th Annual Putnam County SpellingBee. Comedy. $8 - $23, 8pm at theCoaster Theater Playhouse in CannonBeach.Thursday 4MUSICThomasian Trio. Jazz/Blues. No cover,6pm at Lil’ Bayou in Seaside.Jam Session. No cover, 7pm at theTriangle Tavern in Astoria.Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Roomin Astoria.Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 9pm at Sam’s Seaside Café inSeaside.CINEMAE.T. the Extraterrestrial. $2, 11am at theBijou Theater in Lincoln City.HAPPENINGOcean Renewable Energy ConferenceVI. At the Oregon Convention Center inPortland. To register, go to: owetconference2011.eventbrite.com/Knitting/Spinning Group. 3 – 5pm at theAstoria Fiber Arts Academy.Poetry Open Mike. No cover, 8:30pmat the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café inCannon Beach.THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.California Suite. Comedy. $8 - $20,7:30pm at the Coaster Theater Playhousein Cannon Beach.Friday 5MUSICLonesome Crows. 3:30 – 6:30pm at theColumbia-Pacific Farmers Market in LongBeach, WABill Hayes. Rock/Folk/Bluegrass. Nocover, 5 – 8pm at the Cannon BeachCookie Company.Sunny O’Dell. No cover, 6 – 9pm at theWet Dog Café in Astoria.Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 –9pm at Clemente’s in Astoria.Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country,40’s, & 50’s. Free (donations accepted),6 – 8pm at the City Hall in Garibaldi.Richard T. Jazz/Blues/Classic Rock. Nocover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café inCannon Beach.Phamous Phaces. Powerpop/Rock. Nocover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in LincolnCity.FOOD & DRINKWine Tasting. At Taste of Tuscany inSeaside. 503-738-5377HAPPENINGJake the Alligator Man’s 75th Birthday.Jake’s Bachelor Party burlesque show.$10 cover, door open at 7pm at the ElksLodge in Long Beach, WA. Reserve a tableat: jakethealligatorman.com/friday/Vernonia’s First Friday. Arts, live music,culture, and special events. 5 0 8pm atScout Cabin in Vernonia.Dance Magic. Dance show & competition.At the Seaside Civic and ConventionCenter. FMI, call 503-738-8585THEATERShanghaied in Astoria. Musical Melodrama.$12 - $20, 7:30pm at the ASOCPlayhouse in Astoria.California Suite. Comedy. $8 - $20,8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse inCannon Beach.Magical, Musical MelodramaSHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA ASOC is also holding a fun drawing --CHRISLYNN TAYLOR, Northcoastmusical actress is being honoredthis year for her 20th anniversarywith Astor Street Opry Company(ASOC). Known only to some asMiss Macie, the respected Ladyof the Saloon, who runs a tightship in ASOC’s award winningsummer musical melodrama,Taylor has possessed numerousroles in the show, but sheis truly the exalted spirit ofthe fish town Madam (whodoesn’t need a marriagelicense for security).Shanghaied is off andrunning this July, withthe giant cast of stagegoofballs, ready to overactand take the popcorn inthe face. From cannerycoquets to slimy waterfrontrat type characters,the “stink” and the camp runs highin the hysterical, cannery musicalclassic, based on traditional localcultural folklore. Native or tourist – it’sa ball!!!! The ASOC Playhouse is acharm too, with its old school saloonlook. Local brew pub beer at the backbar sustains your thirst and the cast ofShanghaied sustains your laughter.- D. UrellSHOW RUN: July 7th and runsevery Thursday, Friday and Saturdayevenings until September 10th withfour Sunday matinees on July 17TH,August 7th, August 28th and Sept.4th at The ASOC Playhouse, 129 WestBond Street, and Uniontown. Ticketsare $20 to 16 with a special “ChampagneGala Opening” on Thursday July7th 2011. Tickets can be purchasedby calling our Ticket Hotline 503-325-6104 to leave a voice mail. Calls willbe returned 10:00 am to 3:00pmdaily.High-Energy Acoustic Band The Whiskey Rebellion Returns to AstoriaTHE ASTORIA-WARRENTON Chamber of Commerceand Liberty Theater present The WhiskeyRebellion in concert on SUNDAY, JULY 31STAT 5PM. This band was a favorite performerfor audience members of all ages and musicaltastes at the Goonies 25th Anniversary Concertlast June. The band is making a film of their“Live in Oregon” tour documenting their trip,with plans to enter it into Film Festival Circuits.Their last video won several awards. Come tothe show and be part of the live filming experience!The Whiskey Rebellion is an award winningfive piece band from Central Virginia that playshigh-energy acoustic music. Bluegrass, Influencedby many styles including folk, blues, jazz,and rock -- skillful young picking and three partMusique en plein air !LOTS OF opps for music outdoors on theCoast. All FREE!AstoriaFree Summer Concerts in the Park!Sundays at McLure Park, and Wednesdays atFred Lindstrom Park, at 6pm (also known asPeter Pan Park 6th & Niagra).FMI: 325-7275harmony vocals. Accordingto Style Weekly Magazine,“Storytelling. Bankrobberies, jail time, millfires – the themes arefamiliar, but the lyrics arefresh and captivating.”Mary Simpson, fiddlerand vocalist for the band,performed with Yanni onhis 2011 North AmericanSpring Tour. Watch theirGoonies-inspired video atwww.TheWhiskeyRebellion.net$15 for adults and $12 for students/senior/military and available at the Liberty Box Office(503-325-5922 x 55) or through Tickets West7/13: Jason Jones7/20: ANATiiZE7/ 27: Lion Co8/3: Jason JonesMcLure Park (Located at 8th & Franklin)7/ 10: Lion Co7/17: TBA7/24: The Distractions7/ 31: TBAWashington Peninsula Waikiki BeachConcert SeriesCape Disappointment State ParkSaturdays • 7pmThe Waikiki Beach Concert Series receivesits name from the small pocket beach wherethe North Jetty meets the rocky cape. Theamphitheater which serves as the setting foran opportunity for you and six of yourclosest friends to “Get Shanghaied”!On the MISS VIVIAN’S WILD RIDEWin a private limousine Pub CrawlTour w/ Shanghaied bad girl Vivianduring the 8th Annual PUB CRAWL onAugust 20th 2011. The prize includesan exclusive one-night only limousinetour provided by North Coast Limousinesand includes: a stop at all 2011MISS VIVIAN candidate’s wateringholes. There, you and your companywill be the 2011 judges for the MissVivian ”Shanghai Trap Doors Stories”and “Shanghaied Cocktail” createdjust for this unique event! Also includedon this magical night for everyone:Champagne and snacks, souvenirShanghaied Glasses, 2011 ShanghaiedSturdy Women Tees, front rowseats to any of our upcoming shows,and free admission to the SHANG-HAIED BALL! Tickets sold at the show.For general info on the upcoming PubCrawl, go to shanghaied.com.(800-992-8499 or ticketswest.com.) More informationa at www.oldoregon.com or at www.Facebook.com/TravelAstoria (click Events.)these folk concerts was designed as part of theConfluence Project, designed by architect MayaLin of Vietnam Memorial fame. Go early. Playon the Beach. Concerts are FREE. There is aState Park entry fee.FMI: go to funbeach.om or call (360) 642-3029.July 7: Low Tide DriftersJuly 23: Kim angelisAug 3: Beltaine\Aug: 27 Lincoln’s BeardCannon Beach Concerts in the Park4pm-6pm Bring a Picnic Basket7/10 Smoke & Mirrors7/17 Abbey Road Live - Beatles Tribute Band7/24 Cherry Cherry - Neil Diamond Tribute Band7/31 Mariachi Band8/7 Chris Parker Band8/14 David Valdez Brazilian Jazz8/21 Everyday People8/28 Small Town Bluegrassjuly11 hipfishmonthly.com24

word.FisherPoet Zine Queen Moe BowsternWriters on the Edge • July 16STAR PERFORMER at the Fisher Poets Gatheringin Astoria and FisherPoets On The Edge inNewport, Moe Bowstern got her first boat jobcooking on a salmon tender in Kodiak, Alaskawhen she was 18. When her grumpy crewmatestold her she’d never make it on a fishingboat, she swore she’d do it just to prove themwrong. Bowstern is a master of storytelling,letting out thekjekljAfter graduating from Northwestern Universitywith a degree in English Literature, Bowsternspent the next nine springs and summersworking as a deckhand and skiff operator inthe salmon, herring, halibut and cod fisheriesof Kodiak Island, Alaska. Her work has beenpublished in the anthologies Salt In Our Veins,and Drive, and in the Alaska Fishermen’sJournal. She has also written for and publisheddozens of ‘zines and was nominated for a 2003Independent Press Award.At the Nye Beach Visual Arts Center. Showbegins at 7pm in the second floor meetingroom of the Newport Visual Arts Center, locatedat 777 NW Beach Drive (across from the NyeBeach Turnaround). General admission is $6at the door, students always admitted free.Light refreshments will be available.Mountain Rescue Doctor,Christopher Van TilbergAt Seaside Library • July 14CHRISTOPHER VAN Tilburg, author of “MountainRescue Doctor: Wilderness Medicine in theExtremes of Nature” is hosted by the SeasideLibrary on Thursday, July 14, 7pm. The event willtake place in the Community Room and there willbe book sales and signings presented by BeachBooks.Christopher Van Tilberg is an emergency roomphysician and a member of Crag Rats (the firstofficial volunteer mountain rescue group in thenation). The book recounts rescues done on Mt.Hood by season. In the winter, he explains thedangers of tree wells, and patches of loose snowthat can snare skiers and cause serious injury.On a hot day in July, Chris tells of engineering thetricky rescue of a cliff jumper with a back fracture.When Christopher’s mountain rescue beepergoes off, the call may take him racing up a mountainpeak, scaling down a rocky ledge to intubate ahiker, or fighting through a blizzard to the site of anairplane crash.Seaside Public Library is located at 1131Broadway, across from the Swimming Pool. Formore information call (503)738-6742 or visit usat www.seasidelibrary.org and www.facebook.com/seasidepubliclibraryJohn DanielManzanita Writer Series • July 17LUNAR BOY Gallery and Astoria Coffeehouse will behosting an event of hilarity, and dramatic reading ofthe new literary sensation: Go The Fuck to Sleep.This rhyming bedtime book for grown-ups by AdamMansbach is told from the (absolutely hysterical) perspectiveof the frustrated parent. Excerpt: “The catsnestle close to their kittens, The lambs have laid downLunch with the Author seriesAt Beach BooksBEACH BOOKS continues its Lunch with the Authorseries on July 11 at 12 noon with Gloria Stiger Linkeyand Sally Steidel. Gloria will read from her new bookNative American Women: Three Who Changed Historyand Sally will discuss the drawings she created for it.This is the story of three Native American women inthe 1800, Sacagawea, Watkuese and Marie Dorian,whose lives intertwined. Gloria has been telling theirtales for the past four years, speaking to groupsas varied as the American Association of UniversityAdam Mansbach readsGo the F•ck To Sleepwith the sheep. You’re cozy and warm in your bed,my dear. Please go the fuck to sleep.” And please beadvised: as the title of this book suggests, this readingwill be peppered with a significant dose of f-bombs.Friday, July 15, 6pm @ Lunar Boy Gallery, 24011th St, in Astoria.Women, elementary schools and tourists on a cruiseship. And now she has written about them in herbook, beautifully illustrated by Cannon Beach artist,Sally Steidel.Please contact Beach Books at 503-738-3500 tomake reservations as space is limited. Cost is $20and includes a catered lunch and a copy of NativeAmerican Women: Three Who Changed History. FMI:Karen Emmerling, Beach Books, 503-738-3500.OREGON WRITER John Daniel,author of the award-winningmemoir Rogue River Journal isthe featured guest at the JulyManzanita Writer Series, onSaturday July 17, 7pm, at theHoffman Center.Daniel’s latest work The FarCorner: Northwestern Viewson Land, Life, and Literature(Counterpoint, April 2009), isa collection of personal essaysthat explore various subjectsin the human and more-thanhumanworlds, seeking todefine his allegiances to hishome places, his region, andthe wholeness of life itself.Author of nine books of poetry,essays, and memoir, Daniel haswon the 2006 Pacific NorthwestBooksellers Award for RogueRiver Journal—an account ofa winter in solitude interwovenwith memoirs of his father andhis own coming of age—as wellas two Oregon BookAwards and a fellowshipfrom the NationalEndowment for theArts. A former WallaceStegner Fellow atStanford University andJames Thurber Writer-in-Residence at Ohio StateUniversity—and a formerlogger, hod carrier, railroader,and rock climbinginstructor—Daniellives with his wife,Marilyn Daniel, in theCoast Range foothillswest of Eugene, Oregon.He is now conducting a yearlongmemoir workshop throughFishtrap, a community of writersand readers headquartered inEnterprise, Oregon.The Hoffman Center, locatedat 594 Laneda Ave in Manzanita.OPEN MIC: After thefeatured guest, sign up for a 5minute reading. FMI: hoffmanblog.orgonline or contact KathieHightower, 503-739-1505;kathie@jumpintolife.net).25 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

FREE WILL ASTROLOGYJuly© Copyright 2010 Rob BrezsnyARIES (March 21-April 19): When astronaut Buzz Aldrin flew tothe moon and back on the spacecraft Apollo 11 in 1969, he waspaid less than $8 a day. That has to stand as one of the mostflagrant cases of underpaid labor ever -- far worse than whatyou’ve had to endure in your storied career. I suggest you keepAldrin’s story in mind during the next six months as you meditatesteadily on the future of your relationship with making money.Hopefully it will help keep you in an amused and spacious andphilosophical frame of mind -- which is the best possible attitudeto have as you scheme and dream about your financial masterplan for the years ahead.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): After meditating on your astrologicalomens for the rest of 2011, I’ve picked out the guiding wordsthat best suit your needs. They’re from mythologist JosephCampbell: “If you can see your path laid out in front of you stepby step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you makewith every step you take. That’s why it’s your path.” Now here’sa corollary from Spanish poet Antonio Machado: “Wanderer,your footsteps are the road, nothing more; there is no road -- youmake the road by walking. Turning to look behind, you see thepath you will never travel again.”GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emma Goldman (1869-1940) wasa charismatic activist whose writing and speeches had a bigimpact on leftist politics in the first half of the 20th century.Unlike some of her fellow travelers, she wasn’t a dour, dogmaticproselytizer. She championed a kind of liberation that celebratedbeauty and joy. “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be in yourrevolution,” she is alleged to have told a sourpuss colleague. Asyou contemplate the radical transformations you might like tocultivate in your own sphere during the coming months, Gemini,I suggest you adopt a similar attitude. Make sure your uprisingsinclude pleasurable, even humorous elements. Have some funwith your metamorphoses.CANCER (June 21-July 22): A while back I asked my readers topropose a new name for your astrological sign. “Cancer” has abit of a negative connotation, after all. Many people suggested“Dolphin” as a replacement, which I like. But the two ideas thatmost captivated my imagination were “Gateway” and “Fount.” Iprobably won’t be able to convince the astrological communityto permanently adopt either of these uplifting designations, but Iencourage you to try out them out to see how they feel. This is agood time to experiment: For the next 12 months, you will havesubstantial potential to embody the highest meanings of both“Gateway” and “Fount.”LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The year’s half over, Leo. Let’s talk aboutwhat you want to make happen in the next six months. My analysisof the astrological omens suggests that it’ll be an excellenttime to formulate a long-term master plan and outline in detailwhat you will need to carry it out. For inspiration, read this peptalk from philosopher Jonathan Zap: “An extremely effective andgrounded magical practice is to identify your big dreams, themissions you really need to accomplish in this lifetime. The testof a big dream comes from asking yourself, ‘Will I remember thiswell on my death bed?’ If you have a big dream, you will probablyfind that to accomplish it will require a minimum of two hours ofdevoted activity per day.”VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “The passion to explore is at theheart of being human,” said Carl Sagan. “This impulse -- to go, tosee, to know -- has found expression in every culture.” But StevenDutch, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, disagrees.He says there’ve been lots of societies that have had littleinterest in exploration. Africans never discovered Madagascaror the Cape Verde archipelago, for example. Few Asian culturesprobed far and wide. During a thousand years of history, ancientRomans ignored Russia, Scandinavia, and the Baltic, and madeonly minimal forays to India and China. Where do you personallyfit on the scale of the human exploratory urge, Virgo? Regardlessof what you’ve done in the past, I bet you’ll be on the movein the coming months. Your hunger for novelty and unfamiliarityshould be waxing.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the coming months, it’s likely youwill experience more action than usual -- some of it quite expansive-- in your astrological eighth house. Traditional astrologerscall this the sphere of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, but I refer toit as the realm of deep connection, altered states of awareness,and lyrical interludes that educate and enrich your emotionalintelligence. Are you ready to have your habit mind rewired, yourcertainties reworked, and your pleasures reconfigured?SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I hope that in the first half of 2011you have been doing some devoted work on tidying up the messyold karma that had been interfering with the free flow of graceinto your intimate relationships. If there’s still work to be doneon that noble task, throw yourself into it now. The renaissanceof togetherness is due to begin soon and last for many months.You don’t want any lingering ignorance, self-deceit, or lack ofcompassion to gum it up.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1498, Leonardo da Vincicompleted one of his masterworks, the mural known as “TheLast Supper.” Nineteen years later, the paint had begun to flakeoff, and by 1556 Leonardo’s biographer considered the wholething to be “ruined.” Over the centuries, further deteriorationoccurred, even as many experts tried to restore and repair it. Themost recent reclamation project, finished in 1999, lasted morethan two decades. I hope that in the coming months, Sagittarius,you will show a similar dedication to the high art of regeneration.Please work long and hard on bringing vitality back into what hasfallen into decay or stagnancy.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In a horoscope last year, I askedyou Capricorns whether you ever obsessed on your longing tosuch a degree that you missed opportunities to actually satisfyyour longing. In response, a reader named John G. sent me thefollowing corrective message: “We Capricorns comprehend thefutility of too much longing. We understand it can be a phantasmthat gets in the way of real accomplishment. It’s like a telephonethat keeps ringing somewhere but can’t be found. We don’twaste energy on dreamy feelings that may or may not be satisfied,since that energy is so much better funneled into masteringthe details that will bring us useful rewards.” I’m here to tell you,Capricorn, that the coming months will be an excellent time tomake use of the Capricornian capacities John G. describes.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Truth is, everybody is going tohurt you,” sang Bob Marley. “You just gotta find the ones worthsuffering for.” How are you doing on that score, Aquarius? Haveyou been discerning in picking out allies whose value to you is sohigh that you’re willing to deal with their moments of unconsciousness?Have you created a family and community thatbless you far more than they drain you? The next ten months willbe an excellent time to concentrate on refining this part of yourlife.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Any minute now, you might startlearning at a faster rate than you have since 2000. Any day now,you will be less bored than you have been since 2006, and anyweek now you will be expressing more spontaneity than you havesince early 2010. Any month now, Pisces, you will find yourselfable to access more of your visionary intelligence than you havesince maybe 2007. What does it all mean? You may not feel anamazing, spectacular, extraordinary degree of personal unitytomorrow, but you will soon begin building toward that happystate. By December I bet you’ll be enjoying an unprecedentedamount of it.Homework: We’re halfway through 2011. Testify about whatyou’ve accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Freewillastrology.com.Featuring biking quips, quibbles, and some damngood advice from Margaret Hammitt-McDonald.Construction DeconstructedWITH THE arrival of longer, brighter, drierdays, many things spring out of our supersaturatedground: flowers, giant slugs,lichen-studded RVs, and bright orangeconstruction cones. To paraphrase TheCanterbury Tales, the sweet breezes ofZephyrus entice people to don neon yellowvests, hoist stop/slow signs over their shoulders,and rip up the roads near you.Road repairs benefit cyclists by filling inepic potholes, re-painting bike lane stripes(discouraging bulky vehicles from enteringour sanctum), andadding amenitiessuch as buttons youcan press to indicateour presence in atunnel or on a bridge.However, the confusiongenerated by detours,shoulder closures, flaggers,loud equipment,and other featuresnot usually present onthe road can present(literal) roadblocks to asmooth ride.Because constructionzones alter traffic patterns and presentall road users with obstructions to a clearview of what’s ahead or to the side, it’sdoubly important to be visible when yourroute takes you through these areas ofasphalt upheaval. Road crews wear bright,reflective clothing; so should you! Your lanemight be full of cones and equipment anddrivers might not see you as easily withall that clutter. Avoid the temptation ofweaving in and out of the stuff in the bikelane; when you pop out, you might startlesomeone.Choke points like bridges and tunnelsalready force cyclists to get up close andpersonal with motorized vehicles. Withconstruction, these pinch points can showup abruptly, without giving motorists muchtime to react to your presence in the lane(especially given some people’s tendencyto enter a trance while driving or riding).Use your judgment about each individualspot. Some places have enough visibilitythat you can get into the lane when carsare approaching in the distance and driverswill be able to see you. Others have low visibility,so it’s better to wait until the speedyvehicles have passed.Bike lanes and shoulders are notoriousfor collecting strange, often sharpobjects, but construction zones aboundin unique flotsam: scoops detached fromback-hoes, giant drill bits, exotic strains ofgravel, pulverized concrete bits… Be on thelookout for these threats to your tires andlet the wacky variety of space-alien artifactsentertain you!Miscellaneous construction hazardsinclude loud sounds (like those huge thingsthat pound the earth, for what reason Idon’t know), flying debris (a big piece ofgravel from a paving truck hit my shoulderonce), and slick or oily roads (a new roadoften gets a good scrubbing to start theday). I’ve considered taking earplugs forthose earth-pounders.My favorite thing about riding through aconstruction zone is having the opportunityto chat with the workers. Route 26 playedhost to a construction crew for a monththis spring and while waiting for our lane’schance to go forth, Seth and I got to knowthe regular flaggers, Bonnie and Kim. Weonly got to converse for a few minutes at atime, but it felt wonderful to hear them sayover their walkie-talkies to the flagger onthe other end, “The last vehicle is a blueHonda, and then there are Margaret andSeth on their bikes.” When we arrived onthe other side, the flagger always cheeredus on as if we’d just won the Tour deFrance.Construction areas require extra alertnessand care, but they result in morepleasant roads for all…and you can evenmake friends and influence people (Bonnie’sconsidering riding her bike to worknow!)july11 hipfishmonthly.com26

network.COMMUNITY LISTINGSWORKSHOPS/CLASSEsCOURAGE TO HEAL. There is a free workshopcoming up in Tillamook County called,“Courage to Heal.” It is a free workshop forwomen survivors of child sexual abuse. Thisworkshop runs annually during the summermonths, and generally lasts about ten weeks.The group meets once a week.One in threegirls will be sexually abused by the age of 16,yet many survivors feel alone and ashamed.This workshop is healing, empowering, andsupportive. The local facilitator of this groupis Rhonda Bolow, and she can be reached at503-801-5064. Once Rhonda has spokenwith participants, days/times of meetings willbe set, based on what is most convenientfor the group. You can also contact theWomen’s Resource Center at 503-842-9486for more info. Please pass this on to anyonewho might be interested.DOES FOOD RUN YOUR LIFE? Come toOvereaters Anonymous every Wednesdayfrom 7-8pm in the Seaside Public Library,Board Room B. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.Everyone welcome! (if you have questionscall 503-505-1721).FREE COMPUTER CLASSES AT TILLAMOOKCOUNTY LIBRARIES. Tillamook CountyLibraries will be offering free basic computerclasses this fall. Sign up for a free one-ononesession where you can ask questionsand learn at your own pace. Classes will beheld on Saturdays at the Tillamook CountyLibrary September 11th, 18th and 25th andOctober 2nd and 9th. Additional sessionswill be held at library branches in Octoberand November. Registration is limited, socontact your local library soon and reserveyour space.SPIRITUAL WRITING FOR MEN ANDWOMEN. Instructor Gail Balden is a writer,educator and workshop presenter with over30 years of teaching experience. Her workhas been published in anthologies, literaryjournals and national magazines. Sheteaches one-day writing workshops and writesa monthly column on the joys of small townlife for the North Coast Citizen. Visit her website at www.creativejourneys.net.French Conversation Group Re-Start. Thegroup is devoted to speaking French only. Itis NOT a class, so please do not show upexpecting to learn French from scratch. Onceyou step through the door of the RiverbendRoom, it is French only. It will be on Saturdays,from 1-3pm at NCRD in the RiverbendRoom. There is a nominal charge of $1/person/time. For more information email Janeor call her 503-368-3901 or, call Paul Millerat 503-368-5715.Library2Go Basics. Second Saturday ofeach month 9:00am-10:00am. Over 5000audio books and videos can be downloadedto computers and digital devices through theLibrary2Go database accessible through theAstoria Public Library web site. All downloadsare free to access with your library card.Learn the how to make the most of thisextraordinary resource. Free, at the AstoriaPublic Library.Computer Basics. Third Saturday of eachmonth 9:00am-10:00am. If you’re new toPC computers or just needing to updatebasic skills, this class is for you. Each classis tailored to meet the needs of participants.Free, at the Astoria Public Library.The Lower Columbia Classics Car Club.Invitation to all who are interested in CollectorCars to attend one of our monthly meetings.The meetings are held at Steve Jordan’sShop Building, located at 35232 HelligsoLane in rural Astoria - meet on the 3rd Thursdayof each month. If you are interested andneed the directions to get there, you may callSteve Jordan at 503-325-1807Open Art Night. 5:30 to 7 PM –1st & 3rdWeds. Bay City Arts Center, Bay City.Life Drawing. 6 to 9 PM. Every 2nd & 4thWeds. Bay City Arts Center, Bay City.Toddler Arts Group. Every Monday, 10:30 to11:30 –Get your toddler started in the arts!Activities are geared towards ages 1–3, butage birth–5 are welcome. All children mustbe accompanied by a caregiver. Bay City ArtsCenter, Bay City. tCELEBRATE RECOVERY • NazareneChurch, 2611 3rd St, Tillamook. Adult &teen 12 step program. Child care provided.Call 503-812-3522 for more information.Tuesdays, 7-9, Dinner at 6 by donation.OPEN ART NIGHT WITH PHAEDRA. BayCity Arts Center, 5680 A St, 5-7pm onWednesdays.BODY WORK•YOGA•FITNESSYOGA NAMASTE. The Spring 2011 Yogaschedule starts March 28 and ends June4, 2011. During the 10 week term youcan enjoy GENTLE YOGA-LEVEL 1 at 10:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. LEVEL1-2 (Beginner and Intermediate) Mondays,Wednesdays, Fridays at 8:30 a.m. to 10a.m. Level 2-3 (Intermediate and Advanced)Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 6:15 to8:45 a.m. LEVEL 1-2 Yoga fl ow at 9:30 to11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. For more information:www.yoganam.com or call: 503 4409761YOGA RESTORATIVE. Private IndividualTherapeutic and Restorative Yoga instructionwith certifi ed, Yoga Alliance registered yogateacher SarahFawn Wilson, MA, RYT-500.Private group classes also available. For moreinformation and for public class schedule,please call 503-440-6738 or email serraphon@msn.com.ECSTATIC DANCE. Ecstatic, trance, yogic,spirit fi lled), playful, improvisational, freestyle- We’re Dancing! Wed. at 6:30 at Pine GroveCommunity House, 225 Laneda Ave. inManzanita. No experience necessary. You arewelcome to bring Instruments of any sort toplay along with what we’ve got going. Costis a sliding scale from $5 - $7, or free if youreally need to just be there.LOTUS YOGA. 1230 Marine Drive, DowntownAstoria. Ongoing classes on a month tomonth basis. Evening Classes Monday thruThursday 6:00 PM: Monday Level 1 Yoga forRelaxation. Tuesday Level 2 Strengthening.Wednesday Level 1 Beginning Flow. ThursdayLevel 2 Advanced Flow. Morning classFriday 9:00AM All Level THERAPEUTIC Yoga.Dedicated to making Yoga an accessible partof everyday living. Call (503)298-3874,Email lotusyoga@live.com, website www.lotusyogaonline.com for more information.YOGA NAMASTÉ.The Spring 2011 Yogaschedule at Yoga Namasté starts March28 and ends June 4. During the 11 weekterm you can enjoy GENTLE YOGA-LEVEL 1 at10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays andFridays. LEVEL 1-2 (Beginner and Intermediate)Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 8:30a.m. to 10 a.m. Level 2-3 (Intermediate andAdvanced) Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at6:15 to 8:45 a.m. LEVEL 1-2 Yoga fl ow at9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. For moreinformation: www.yoganam.com or call: 503440 9761YOGA SMA EXPLORATION. Yoga instructorLinda Sanderlin LMT, introduces SMA yoga, apractice evolved from Feldenkrais and Alexandertechnique, found to be very effective forpeople with a limited range of motion. Tuesand Sat. classes at Parinamah in Manzanita.$5 p/class. FMI: Call Linda (503)867-3943;or via e-mail: 4lsanderlin@gmail.com.YOGA NCRD. Monday, Yoga Of The Heart,8:15 am - 9:45 am Instructor: LorraineOrtiz (no drop ins). Monday, Level II, 5:45pm - 7:15 pm Instructor: Nicole HamicWednesday, Yoga Stretch, 8:15 am - 9:45am Instructor: Lucy Brook Thursday, LevelI, 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Instructor: CharleneGernert Friday, Very Gentle Yoga, 8:15 am- 9:45 am Instructor: Lucy Brook Saturday,Mixed Levels, 8:00 am - 9:30 am Instructor:Lorraine OrtizYOGA • Manzanita. The Center for theContemplative Arts, Manzanita: Tuesdayevenings 5 - 5:45pm. $35 for 5 classes.Call 368-6227 for more info.Yoga in Gearhart. Gearhart Workout. Formore information log on to www.gearhartworkout.com3470 Hwy. 101 N. Suite 104in GearhartYOGA • Nehalem. Ongoing yoga classes atNCRD are as follows: Monday, Level II, 5:15-6:45 pm, Nicole Hamic; Wednesday, MorningYoga Stretch, 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook;Thursday, Yoga for Parents & Kids, 3:45-4:45pm, Charlene Gernert; Thursday, Level I, 5:45- 7:15 pm, Charlene Gernet; Friday, VeryGentle Yoga, 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook.T’AI CHI. The Center for the ContemplativeArts, Manzanita: Wednesday Mornings10-11:30. $30/month. Call 368-6227 formore info.LEARN SELF DEFENSE IN ILWACO. KenpoKarate for Adults. River City School, 127 SELake St, Tuesdays @ 7:00pm - 8:45pm,$45/mo Inquire /sign up: jbgroove1@juno.com phone: 360-665-0860. 7:00pm -8:45pm, KENPOKarate for Kids -River CitySchool, 127 Lake Street SE, Ilwaco, EveryThursday @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm, $45/mo.HIKING ADVENTURES. Astoria Parks andRec. Join us as we explore several popularhiking destinations this summer! Hikeswill be led by an experienced guide and willinclude several popular destinations such asSaddle Mountain. Meeting location and timewill be provided at registration. For ages 14and up! To register call 325-7275. Dates:Saturday July 9, July 23 & Aug. 6SPIRITUALITYTIBETAN BUDDHIST DHARMA GROUP.Dharma River, meets Mondays 7:30 - 9 pm,1230 Marine Dr., Suite 304 in Lotus Yoga’sstudio. Meditation, sadhana practice, teachings& discussion. Dharma River is a satelliteof the Portland Sakya Center. ContactDharma teacher, Rosetta Hurley, 338-9704for more info.Center For Spiritual Living of the NorthCoast. CSLNC is for those who want to growspiritually, all faiths and paths welcome.Sunday Celebration and Children’s Church10:30 a.m, 66 4th St., Warrenton. www.centerforspiritualliving.org and 503-791-2192.A SILENT MEDITATION • with Lola Sacks.St. Catherine’s Center for the ContemplativeArts, Manzanita: Monday Nights 5 - 5:45 Call368-6227 for more info.LECTIO DIVINA • Meditation with HolyScripture. The Center for the ContemplativeArts, Manzanita: Tuesday Mornings 10-11:30. Call 368-6227 for more info.LABYRINTH WALK • Grace EpiscopalChurch, 1545 Franklin St, Astoria, 3-6.Every 1st Sunday.VOLUNTEERSHARE YOUR MUSICAL TALENT. If you havemusical or performance talents to share,we need you at Nehalem Valley Care Centerin Wheeler, Oregon. We are a skilled carecenter and our residents enjoy, and benefi tfrom, music therapies and entertainment.Professionals and amateurs welcome – allages!! CONTACT:Katherine Mace, Activity Director,Nehalem Valley Care Center kmace@nehalemtel.net 503-368-5171Weekly Alder Creek Farm CommunityGarden. Work Parties - Tuesdays, 10 am –Noon. Help out the Coastal Food EcologyCenter, community garden, permaculturegarden and harvesting for the Wheeler FoodBank. Tasks may include: greenhouse andgarden weeding, planting, and watering.MeetingsENCORE Retirement Learning Community.Is an association of retirement-age peoplewho share a love of learning. Establishedin 2001 by a Steering Committee of retiredadults, ENCORE is sponsored by ClatsopCommunity College. We meet for lunchthe fi rst Tuesday of every month. We try toalternate between North and South County,so look for these Community Notes in yourlocal Newspaper to see the place of choice.Our Lunch Bunch get-togethers are a wonderfulvenue for meeting classmates over lunch,as well as new friends. Remember all gueststhat might be interested in ENCORE, or justwant to know what we’re all about, are welcome.Aletha Westerbeerg, 503-325-4325.ENCORE HAPPY HOUR. McMenamins SandTrap will be the location for the next EncoreHappy Hour. Encore (Exploring New ConceptsOf Retirement Education) is sponsoredby Clatsop Community College. Some retiredor semi-tired adults like to do Crosswordpuzzles, Sudoku, and Cryptograms, butparticipants at this event are going to beentertained with “Twenty Questions”.The Happy Hour will be from 4 to 6 PMon Sunday, July 17 (third Sunday of themonth) at Sand Trap Pub, in beautifulGearhart, west on Gearhart Lane fromHwy. 101. Guests are welcome, must be50 years old or older, and enjoy intellectualstimulation and an opportunity to meet newfriends. Food starts at $1.25 to $4.00, plusales, beer, wine and well drink at reducedLewis and Clark National Historical ParkOffers Free Paddle ToursTAKE SOME TIME this summer to explore your National Park from thewater. Glide through history on the Lewis and Clark River. Watch baldeagles soar overhead. Listen to ducks discuss the daily events.Free ranger-led paddle tours will occur THURSDAY THROUGHMONDAY starting July 1 and will run through Labor Day. Launch timeswill vary each day depending on the tides. To fi nd out what time thetours begin, call the reservation line at 503-861-4425 or go online athttp://www.nps.gov/lewi and click onto “kayak or canoe tour.”The park provides canoes and kayaks, paddles, and Personal FloatationDevices. Tours are approximately two hours in length. Paddlers willmeet at the Netul Landing (south entrance) at the canoe launch areafor orientation and tour.The themes of the paddle will vary and includeboth natural and historical topics. Paddlers should dress for the weather,wear protective clothing for being on the water, and bring water andsnacks. Activities can be canceled because of inclement weather.prices. “Twenty Questions” will be held at5:30 PM and an Astoria Bicentennial prizewill be given to the winner. If you have anyquestions, please contact Kathleen Hudsonat (503) 861 2802 or khhudson@q.com.For more information about Encore pleasecheck out www.encorelearn.org.ELDER ABUSE FORUM. July 26, 4-6pm atthe Tillamook County Library. Elder abusetakes many forms and it is all around us.It may be physical, sexual, emotional orfi nancial. It may involve spouses, families orcaregivers. The often unspoken truth is thatelder abuse is prevalent in Tillamook County.What are its signs, how can you recognizeit and how can we, as individuals and as acommunity, empower and protect our elders?These will be the topics discussed by KimberlyTheobold of NorthWest Senior & DisabilityServices during the July forum sponsored byTillamook County Women’s Resource Center.Theobold’s job is to investigate local cases ofelder abuse. What she has to say may surpriseor even shock you, but it is a programnot to be missed.BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUP-PORT. La Leche League’s monthly supportgroup meetings provide an opportunityfor both new and experienced mothers toshare their questions or concerns, and totalk with each other about the special joysand challenges of parenting. We especiallyencourage expectant and new mothers to joinus. Healthy babies and toddlers are alwayswelcome at La Leche League meetings. Welook forward to seeing you soon. SecondMonday of the month at 10am- Astoria FORFURTHER INFO, PLEASE CONTACT JANETWEIDMAN @ 503-325-1306 OR LIZ PIETILA@ 503-861-2050.TOLOVANA ARTS COLONY SUMMER TERMClasses started this week and continuethrough September 3. Many of the classesare offered for drop in students without preregistrationincluding. For fullschedule go to:tolovanaarts.orgDANCE AND FITNESS. for Children, Teensand Adults with Nadine Nordquist; includingAdult. Jazz/Tap Workout, Pilates BasedStretch and Tone, and Creative Movement for4-6 yr. olds.WRITING. The Tongue Detangled: CraftingGreat Writing with Erin J. Bernard.DANCE AND FITNESS. For Teen and Adultswith Jocelyn Edelstein; including Strengththru Stretching for Teens, Hip Hop Dance forTeens, Hip Hop Flow for Teens and Adults,and Creative Fusion for Adults.PRACTICING YOGA AND WRITING WITHINTENTION. Margi Shindler, instuct. NOTE:This class is offered Sundays, 7/10, 17 &31. Margi is offering a 2 for 1 or $18/classdiscounted tuition for registration before 7/8.WORKSHOPS COMING UP:THAI YOGA. 2 Hour Introductory Workshopon the Ancient Art of Thai Yoga Massage –Melissa Haeckel 7/9 or 8/13PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN TOUGH CON-DITIONS. Don Frank 7/24 or 8/21FIBER ARTS. Beginning Wool Spinning/NaturalDyes – TJ Harrison 8/6 & 8/7All classes and workshops are held atTolovana Hall, 3779 S. Hemlock, CannonBeach, OR. Become a TAC member andreceive a 10% tuition discount. Tolovana ArtsColony is a 501(c)3 non-profi t organization.Our goal is to offer a rigorous, intimate andinformal setting for students of all ages topursue their talents, focus their energies andhone their craft.27 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

“CSA: Connect with Something Amazing”IT’S A SCAVENGER’SFEAST!Join “Chef Daddy”Chris Holen on afeast-ive spreeat the Sunday MarketExplore the culinary offerings at AstoriaSunday Market through the eyes of achef! Discover new and exciting ways tocreate a feast from produce, berries, fi sh,baked goods and other tasty temptationsfound at the Market by joining “ChefDaddy” Chris Holen. Chef Holen sendsparticipants on a shopping spree throughthe Market to fi nd ingredients you’ll useto prepare an interesting and sumptuousScavenger’s Feast with his guidance atMise En Place Kitchenware.For reservations call Mise En Place at503-325-7414. Cost is $45 per personwith a portion of the proceeds benefi ttingAstoria Sunday Market. Astoria SundayMarket takes place in the heart of historicdowntown Astoria on 12th Street. MiseEn Place Kitchenware is just one blockfrom the Market at the north end of 12thon the Columbia River.The Scavenger’s Feast was created by Astoria Sunday Market to connect peoplewith produce and other Market products in an entertaining program. “The partnershipwith Baked Alaska has created a truly interesting and fun way to enjoy ourMarket and historic downtown,” added Director Cyndi Mudge.Chef Holen along with his wife Jennifer own Baked Alaska Restaurant in Astoria,which celebrated its tenth anniversary earlier this year. Baked Alaska & Mise EnPlace Kitchenware is located at #1 – 12th Street in Astoria.The Scavenger’s Feast DatesSunday, July 10Sunday, July 31Sunday, August 21Sunday, September 4 (Scavenger’s Feast for Kids!)Sunday, September 18Spade and Wade Garden TourThe Tillamook County Master Gardener Association hold its fi fth annual Spade and Wade Garden Tour,SATURDAY, JULY 23, from Noon to 5pm. The six gardens, located in Tillamook and Netarts, willinclude such features as unique garden design, wide plant variety, ponds, topiary, vegetables, use of nativeplants, original combinations of color and texture, and beautiful garden settings. Visitors will have theopportunity to see which plants grow and thrive in our various microclimates and how gardeners deal withthe challenges of deer, elk,salt and wind. The tour is self-guided, and gardens may be visited in any order.Also included in the tour is TCMGA’s own Learning Garden where refreshments will be served.PLANT SALE 9am to 3pm near the Pioneer Museum in Tillamook. Plants will be provided by local mastergardeners. ALSO birdhouses, garden art, herbs, natives and much more. Proceeds from the garden tourand plant sale support college scholarships for deserving county residents, the Learning Garden at thecounty fairgrounds, and gardening education throughout Tillamook County. Passports for entry into thegardens will cost $15 and may be purchased at the OSU Extension offi ce in Tillamook, or the PioneerMuseum. Passports will contain garden descriptions and complete driving directions.503-842-3433 or 503-355-2655.”IN 2000 I LIVED IN A SUBURB OF PORTLAND andsigned up for “Organics to You,” a Portland program thatdelivers local farm-fresh produce to subscribing families.Every other week, I’d receive a box of such fragrant, vibrant,gorgeous produce that I thought I had died and awoken inJamie Oliver’s kitchen. A year before this I had lived in ruralScotland, where produce is invariably packaged in plasticclamshells, comes in the washed-out colors of weddingmints, and is mealy as a McDonalds French fry. I had neverbeen so happy to see a vegetable as I was upon the arrivalof thatbox. Whenit includedfresh basilI almostburst intoarias. This,of course,wasbefore thefarmer’smarketcraze hitsmalltowns.by Tricia Gates BrownFromtheorganicsdeliveryexperience, I graduated to community-gardening ata large organic farm in the Willamette Valley, where I, mydaughter, and my then-husband would put in a few hoursof work each month. In exchange, we could raid the farm’sproduce stash at will, taking everything from chartreusebroccolini to cherry tomatoes—sweet as candy—to berriesand tiny paisley eggplants. Not to mention bunches of redand yellow sunfl owers and jewel-toned dahlias.Since I moved to the coast in 2004, farmers marketshave popped up one after the other. I now live in Nehalemand can visit a north-coast farmers market almost any dayof the week! But making it to markets is often diffi cult, andthere are times I arrive to fi nd the produce booths sold-out.Most importantly, I have sorely missed the direct connectionto a farm that I experienced as a community gardener.That is, until this week! This week, my CSA share withManzanita’s Revolution Gardens begins, and I’ve beencounting the days.“CSA” stands for Community-Supported Agriculture andis a way for individuals and families to buy memberships or“shares” in a local farm both to support the farm with earlyseasoncapitol, and to receive of its bounty. In the past Ihave shied away from CSAs because of the large outlayof money some require. But this year Revolution starteda brilliant program by which members can participate bythe season, either buying a full or half share. This meansthat vegetarian individuals, or non-vegetarian couplescan get a half share in one 7-week season of the farmfor just $115—which suits most budgets swimmingly. Mytwo-person household has a ½ share in both the summerand fall garden seasons. Thus, I am set to enjoy fourteenweeks of fresh-picked local veggie splendor. Almost makesme giddy.I CSA and so can you. For a directory of CSAs and moreinformation, visit http://www.localharvest.org/csa/. A CSA,like home and community gardening, is a great way forparents to teach kids where food comes from, and theimportance of cultivating organic soil and healthy environments.They also foster community food-security and buildrelationships between consumers and growers. It is thequintessential win-win!ComedyWeekendFriday & SaturdayJuly 15-16 @ 8pmLaughYourA--OFF!FeaturingCoastal Comics:Julie JacksonAndy WeaverBen ChambersDerick Danzel& emceeJohn KnutsenWe’re Open For Lunch!Our Panini’s and Melts are made withthe freshest ingredients and served onlocal Blue Scorcher Bread.Great Aps and Menu Specials Daily$1 Taco Tuesdays all day!Nacho Bar !!!!!!!!!!!Tues – Fri. All You Can Eat $5HAPPY HOUR Specials!3pm – 7pm Mon – FriHours: Sun – Thur 12Noon to 10pmFri and Sat - 12Noon to Midnight1313 Commercial, AstoriaFree Pool • Free PopcornFull Bar • LIVE MusicLocal Brews On Tap29 july11 hipfishmonthly.com

SHOWER MEWITH FLOWERSI have found a new subtle groupof foods that completely fi t thebill for summer sensuality. It allstarted one night while ramblingthrough an urban park. The hourwas late-ish, the company andweather fi ne. I was surrounded byaromatic and visually compellingroses, all colors and sizes. I beganwith mere quaffi ng of fragrances.Full and ripe, these roses invitedfi rst that I bury my face in theirabundant offerings, and then thetasting was inevitable. I overrodemy questions of pesticides andchemicals for a walk on the wildside. I plucked a petal from ajust-past-her-prime bloom andput it gently into my mouth. Ah!The delicacy, the subtle fl avor, therichness! I was hooked. Flower tofl ower I fl itted, like some oversizednight pollinating butterfl y, samplingthe culinary vagaries of the roses.Of course, we’ve most of useaten fl owers at some point, ina salad or perhaps in ice cream(think the nouveau penchant forlavender). But how many of useat these delicacies at home? Iencourage garden grazing, withthe usual caveats: if you don’tknow it’s edible, don’t eat it; andof course if you’ve just peppered itwith RoundUp, well . . . duh.What follows is a quick list formaking like a bee and gettinginto flower tasting:Bee Balm (Monarda species) issimilar to bergamot and can beused to fl avor tea.Calendula (Calendula Officianalis)called “poor man’s saffron” thegolden or orange petals add a joyfulhue to salads and ethnic foods.Peppery in fl avor.Violet (Viola species) are sweetlike nectar and of course arespectacular candied.eating the coastfood loveby elia seelyThyme (Thymus Vulgaris) arelemony in fl avor and dee-lishus insubtle pasta dishes.Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis)add color and zest like calendula,and young buds can be fried asthey taste similar to mushrooms.Cornflower (Centaurea cynaus)taste sweet and spicy, almost likecloves.Impress your friends: bringcupcakes with candied violets tonext backyard do.Candied Violets• Wash fl owers gently in a basinand drain on paper towels• When the blossoms are dry,paint a little beaten egg whitegently on each blossom andthen sprinkle with granulatedsugar• Leave to dry for a few days sittingin a sugar fi lled tray• Stored in an airtight jar awayfrom light, they will keepindefi nitelyKelly Huckestein and Lori Rutledge“There is a great need in our North Coastcommunities for more access to fresh, healthyfood, especially for lower-income residents. Aswell, local small farms and ranches, part-timeproducers, fi shers, and other food producersneed easier, affordable market access in anatmosphere that will foster business developmentand encourage economic growth.”From the River People Farmers Market Statementof PurposeThe River People Farmers Market (whichdebuted in Astoria on Thursday, June23) provides eager shoppers yet anotheropportunity to buy farm fresh locallyraised food. Market volunteers estimatethat more than 1,000 people visited orparticipated in the market on openingday. Vendors offer vegetables, strawberries,fl owers, edible plant starts, eggs,meat, and seafood. Bread and otherbaked goods, jams, vinegars, teas, sauerkraut,kimchee, fresh and aged cheese,wildcrafted nettle pesto, and otherhandmade goodies both cooked and raware also available. The Market Café offersa changing menu gleaned from what isavailable at the market each week. Livemusic rounds out the market experience.The vendors include Astoria SundayMarket veterans 46 North Farm,Kingfi sher Farms, Blue Scorcher Bakery,and Skipanon Seafood. The River PeopleFarmers Market also serves as a platformfor those new to farming and/or sellingsuch as Love Warrior Gardens of Svensen andSilver Leaf Farm of Naselle, WA.The River People Farmers Market was setup by North Coast Food Web and is operatedby volunteers. The River People Farmers Marketcomplements rather than competes withthe Astoria Sunday Market, providing a secondweekly opportunity for Astoria area residentsto score the freshest possible local food, andCasualDiningGreatRiverViewsRIVER PEOPLE’SMARKETmore chances for local farmers to markettheir produce, plants, and products. Unlikethe Sunday Market, the River People Market,along with other new farmers markets on theNorth Coast, focuses primarily on food.More than anything, markets like the RiverPeople Farmers Market promote community.Consumers have the opportunity to buy thefresh local food they are increasingly demandingand to learn more about what they eat andwho produces it. Farmers have the opportunityto sell their output directly to the consumer.Both farmers and consumers have the opportunityto meet, to learn, to exchange ideas,to socialize. It’s a relaxed environment, a greatplace to meet friends and make new ones, totaste something new, to learn a new recipe,to hear the story of how your food came to be,and of course to fi nd some great local food!The River People Farmers Market runs from3 – 7pm every Thursday through September inthe parking lot at Astoria Indoor Garden Supplyon 13th St.Debit, credit, and SNAP cards are accepted,but dogs are not allowed in the marketarea. Interested in becoming a vendor?Go to riverpeoplemarket.org/vendor-info/ for aMarket Handbook and vendor application.- Cathy NistAdeliciousfare ofpastas, seafoodand Tuscan steaksAuthentic, creative,sandwiches and salads“. . . the best Italian restaurant between Seaside and Seattle!”- J. Nicholas, The OregonianLunch & Dinner • OPEN 7 days a week • Specials Served DailyDOWNTOWN ASTORIA • 1149 Commercial • 503-325-9001 • www.fulios.comBrewery ToursSat./Sun. at 1:00 and 4:00pm.FREE Live MusicEvery Sunday at 8:00Hand-made FoodHouse made sausages, steaks,and fresh seafood.Yes . . . you can play with our action figures.Brewed Local, Canned LocalDelicious coffee, handcraftedby Water Avenue CoffeePortland, ORGreat LunchesHomemade SoupsOur New Box Lunch Menuopen at 6:30 daily503-325-PINT www.fortgeorgebrewery.comOpen mic every Saturday 6:30 - 9:301410 commercial streetastoria 97103 503.325.5511Now offering Pour over.. ..a cup of joe brewedspecially for you right in front of your eyes!july11 hipfishmonthly.com30

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The Whiskey RebellionLive in ConcertBeach Dancewhere musicmovementand nature mergecannon beachfriday nights 6:30-8:00 p.m.saturday and sunday mornings10:00-11:30 amfor more information and to registerfor an event call 503.860.7711or go to www.beachdance.comPresented by The Liberty Theater &Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of CommerceThe Whiskey Rebellion brings high-energyacoustic music back to Astoria. Influenced bymany styles including folk, blues, bluegrass, jazz,and rock — this band creates a unique sound forthe live setting comprised of skillful picking andthree part harmony vocals that will appeal toany music lover. This show will be released onDVD - be a part of this live taping!Link to YouTubegoo.gl/fa4VWShow: Sunday, July 31 • 5pm • Liberty Theater • Astoria, Ore.Price: $15 General Admission • $12 Students / Seniors / MilitaryTickets: Liberty Box Office • TicketsWest (800)992-8499Info: (503) 325-6311 • oldoregon.com • Facebook.com/TravelAstoriaMedical Spa LaCost~Rejuvenation Center~William LaCost DO Owner/Medical DirectorChandra LaCost RN/BSN Owner/Aesthetics Directorjuly11 hipfishmonthly.com32It’s All About You!Abdomen, OR Neck withJaw Line OR Outer Thigh$2500(regularily $3000)Expires August 1, 2011.Procedures not completed byexpiration must be pre-paid infull by the end of the sale to lockin price.• Medical Weight Management • Laser and Light Services• Injectable Services • Skin Care Services• LED Teeth WhiteningInterest Free FInancIng avaIlable1428 Commercial St. Astoria, Or 97103503.338.5555 www.spalacost.comThe Liberty PresentsTiller’s FollyThe Pacific Northwest’s internationallytraveled, virtuosic ambassadors of song.Saturday, July 16th, 2011Show Begins at 7:00 PMOpen Seating, Adult $20.00 Student,Senior, Military $18The Whiskey Rebellion Sunday, July 31stBluegrass/High-Energy Acoustic• 5pm • Gen $15, Stu/Sen/Mili $12Oregon Tour 2011Judy CollinsTickets: $30 - $60Sat., Sept17 at 7pmSun., Sept 18 at 4pm”If amethysts could sing … theywould sound like Judy Collins.”Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday from 2pm - 5:30pm and two hours before the show (503)325.5992. Tickets may alsobe purchased through TicketsWest 503.224.8499 or 1.800.992.8499. Tickets subject to a convenience charge. Ask for yourtickets to be put in Will Call at the theater and you can pick them up on show night and avoid the shipping charge.