Explore marine reserves at Nature Matters lecture ASTORIA — What is Cape Falcon Marine Reserve? In short, it’s a new protected area in the ocean off of Short Sand Beach in Oswald West State Park. You can find out more about this and other Oregon marine reserves Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Nature Mat- ters lecture series. Nature Matters is free, open to the public, and takes place in the Fort George Lovell Showroom, located at 426 14th St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the talk begins at 7 p.m. Join Charlie Plybon, Or- egon policy manager for the Surfrider Foundation and member of the Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Re- serve, will give a presenta- tion about the new reserve. Attendees will learn about marine reserves and protected areas, how they are designated, the role they play in ocean conservation, and what outcomes have been seen from similar pro- tected areas. The presen- tation will highlight Cape Falcon Marine Reserve, the newest reserve going into effect on Jan. 1, 2016 off Oswald West State Park be- tween Cannon Beach and Manzanita. Nature Matters 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 Fort George Lovell Showroom 426 14th St., Astoria All ages Free Submitted photo The “Dames at Sea” cast is, from left, back row, Brenna Sage, Bill Farnum, Michael Simpson, Steele Fleisher and Wally Nelson; front row, pianist Kathy Gervasi, Jennifer Purcell, Kayla Cooley, Becki Wilhelm, Julie Bucknam and Lisa Greiner. ‘Dames at Sea’ musical opens in Tillamook Submitted photo Charlie Plybon, Oregon policy manager for the Surfrider Foundation, will talk about the new Cape Falcon Marine Reserve at the next Nature Matters talk Thursday, Oct. 15. Discover your inner self with palm reading Kathleen Dudley leads evening of palmistry Friday at KALA ASTORIA — Join KALA at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 for an evening of palm reading with Kathleen Dudley of Sea- side, a self-taught palmistry D¿FLRQDGR Dudley originally hails from New Mexico and reads palms for individuals and cou- ples who seek greater spiri- tual, emotional and physical understanding about who they are and what paths they are journeying. The evening will explore palmistry, involving audience participation using live-pro- jected hand images on the stage screen, enabling attend- ees to learn and utilize facets of palmistry for life/learning tools and information-sharing. By observing a person’s hands, Dudley will study his Submitted photo Kathleen Dudley will lead a night of palm reading Friday, Oct. 16 at KALA. or her character, health and psychological states. She will open a world of understanding about how to “read” yourself and others through observa- tion of lines, shapes and col- orations. The study of palmistry has 10 | October 15, 2015 | coastweekend.com been around for hundreds of years. It was initially estab- OLVKHG DV D VFLHQWL¿FDOO\ DF- ceptable study in 1889 with the formation of the Chirolog- ical Society of Great Britain and then in the United States in 1897 with the American Chirological Society. Old-time country doctors and early psychologists, in- cluding C.G. Jung, understood the hands’ indicators for re- vealing emotional, mental and physical health conditions. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ad- mission is $10. Soup of the evening and cocktails will be available. Audience members may choose to participate by lending their palm for reading and analysis. KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive in Asto- ria. TILLAMOOK — The Tillamook Association for the Perform- ing Arts presents its fall mu- sical “Dames at Sea,” which opens this weekend. For anyone who loves the Hollywood musicals of the 1930s and 1940s, this campy, slap-happy romp will take you back to that nostalgic time and have you tapping your toes along with the music. Selected as “Best Musical of the Year” by Time, News- week and Outer Critics Cir- cle, “Dames at Sea” revolves around the New York theater scene, into which sweet and innocent newcomer Ruby has come to make it big on Broad- way. She takes over a vacated spot in the chorus of the new musical “Dames at Sea” on KHU¿UVWGD\DQGPHHWV'LFND handsome sailor who happens to be from her hometown. Dick is also a songwriter and is hoping to get his tunes into a show. Unfortunately, the theater is being torn down, and Ruby’s Broadway debut is suddenly in peril. Dick and his pal Lucky come to the rescue, providing the deck of their battleship for the opening night perfor- mance. When the show’s lead- ing lady gets seasick, Ruby is drafted to step in and aided by Dick’s new songs, becomes the toast of the town and the star she’d always hoped to be. “Dames at Sea” is direct- ed by Joni Sauer-Folger with musical direction by Diane Nelson. The pair teamed up for the popular revue “It’s Broadway, Baby!” in 2013. role of Hennessey, the theater manager/director/producer, with Becki Wilhelm, Lisa Greiner and Jennifer Purcell rounding out the cast for the chorus. 7 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, 31 The show runs Oct. 16, 17, Barn Community Playhouse 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31. Fri- day and Saturday performanc- 1204 Ivy St., Tillamook es begin at 7 p.m. and Sun- 503-842-7940 day matinees begin at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior $15 adults, $10 students and seniors to curtain. There will be an Opening Night Gala celebra- tion Friday, Oct. 16, including complimentary hors d’oeuvres This production is full circle and a beverage of choice with each ticket purchase. for Sauer-Folger. Reserved seating and tick- “‘Dames at Sea’ was my introduction to theater and my ets are available through Dia- stage debut too many years mond Art Jewelers, located at ago to mention,” Sauer-Folger 307 Main St., or call 503-842- says. “I went to an open audi- 7940 for reservations. Tickets tion and was awarded the role are $15 for adults and $10 for of the diva Mona Kent. From students and seniors. For more WKDW YHU\ ¿UVW SHUIRUPDQFH , information, email info@til- was hooked on the theater. I lamooktheater.com or go to am so happy to be at the helm www.tillamooktheater.com The show’s book and lyrics this time around for a wonder- ful musical that I’m absolutely are by George Haimsohn and certain Tillamook will love.” Robin Miller, with music by The cast includes some Jim Wise. TAPA’s production familiar faces, as well as a of “Dames at Sea” is spon- few fairly new ones to TAPA. sored by Stratos Wealth Part- Kayla Cooley is making her ners, Dance Zone and Krazy debut as the innocent Ruby, Kat Publishing LLC. with Michael Simpson playing Celebrating 35 years in Til- opposite her as the handsome ODPRRN 7$3$ LV D QRQSUR¿W sailor Dick. Playing Lucky community theater dedicat- is Steele Fleisher, with Julie ed to providing high quality Bucknam in the role of Joan, a performing arts experiences wisecracking, long-time cho- through entertainment, educa- rus member and Lucky’s gal. tion and community participa- Leading lady and diva Mona tion. TAPA’s Barn Community Kent is handled by Brenna Playhouse is located at 1204 Sage, with Bill Farnum play- Ivy St. on the corner of 12th ing Capt. Courageous, an old and Ivy one block west of ÀDPH :DOO\ 1HOVRQ KDV WKH Highway 101. ‘Dames at Sea’