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STCCF, other local grantors help LCCC complete new sound system
Volunteers help design,
install new system
“The acoustics in the auditorium are
already wonderful, thanks to the renova­
tions completed in 2009,” said Niki Price,
executive director of the LCCC. “But we
were limited to acoustic performances for
smaller crowds. And even with the best
acoustics, it can be hard for the human
voice to be heard over instruments and
crowd noise. Some bands brought their
own equipment, which means they cost
more, with uneven results for the LCCC.
“The new sound system creates so
many opportunities for our center. For
concerts, we can mike the instruments,
mix the sound throughout the show and
provide pre-show and intermission music,
creating a more complete entertainment
experience for our patrons. This system
creates rental opportunities, too, from
conference groups and weddings to
lectures and debates. Thanks to these
grants, we can present more programs
than ever before.”
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. - The Lincoln
City Cultural Center has entered a new era
of event production and quality with the
recent installation of a complete audito­
rium sound system.
With its recessed speakers, amplifier,
mixer, XLR cables and a variety of new
microphones, both wireless and handheld,
the center can offer touring performers,
local musicians and audiences a whole
new sound experience.
The system was designed by a volun­
teer, veteran theatre director and lighting
designer John Kendall, and paid for by
three grants from the Siletz Tribal Charita­
ble Contribution Fund, the Pacific Power
Foundation and the City of Lincoln City.
Most of the installation was completed in
January by Static Factory, a small com­
pany in Portland, with help from Kendall.
Photos by Diane Rodriquez
The Ocean Play Room has a coral reef with discovery boxes that allow children
to connect the things in the box with the animals in the tank above. The room also
includes a sand box, a touch pool with sharks and rays, and a cleaner shrimp exhibit.
STCCF helps fund aquarium exhibit
The Sea & Me features
interactive fun for
children, young at heart
By Diane Rodriquez
The Oregon Coast Aquarium opened
its latest exhibit on Memorial Day week­
end and children of all ages will enjoy
its interactive activities as the aquarium
celebrates its 20lh anniversary this year.
The Sea & Me exhibit is designed to
be fun and imaginative, based on a model
used by children’s museums, offering
play experiences that are developmentally
appropriate for children 4 to 10 years old,
but kids of all ages will find interactive
discoveries to enjoy.
Components of The Sea & Me
include a Submarine Sea Lab, Fishing
Gallery, play area called Create Your
Own Ocean Experience, touch pool and
marine displays. Most exhibits have
things to push, flip, turn, twist and stick
your hand into.
“Visitors to The Sea & Me will delve
into the ocean on our submarine, haul
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in catch on our fishing boat, dig in the
sand for seashore treasures and see, hear
and touch some really cool animals,”
said Kerry Carlin-Morgan, director of
education and volunteer services. “For
grownups, one of the great pleasures in
life can still be play.”
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Con­
tribution Fund is one of more than 150
organizations and individuals sponsoring
this exhibit. In May, the fund provided a
$5,000 grant for the exhibit.
The aquarium, located at 2820 SE
Ferry Slip Road in Newport, Ore., is open
daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. though Labor
Day (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. after Labor Day).
Tickets are $18.95 for adults ( 18-64),
$16.95 for seniors (65+) and young adults
(13-17), and $12. 95 for children (3-12).
Children age 2 and younger are free.
Lincoln County residents can visit the
aquarium for $5 per person on Wednes­
days (proof of residency required).
For more information, call 541-867-
FISH (3474) or visit aquarium.org.
June 2012
When designing the system, Kendall
chose four-foot-high Electro Voice Elimi­
nator speakers, which were recessed into
the wood paneling on either side of the
stage’s proscenium arch. On stage right,
the installation work revealed a maze of
electrical conduit that had to be rerouted
before the project could continue. The
electrical work was completed by local
contractor, The Light Works LLC.
Kendall built a rolling cart for the
Allen and Heath ZED 24-channel mixer,
Gemini 02G Professional Karaoke CD
player and other equipment, and strung
channel snake cords inside the walls and
through the crawl space around the audi­
torium. Now, the sound can be controlled
and mixed from several different locations
in the room.
The new microphone array offers two
Shure SM58s, four Hisonic Quad Cord­
less, two AudioTehnica Boundary Mikes
and two Nady OHCM-200 overhead
types, plus all the boom stands and cords
they require.
Kendall also has donated hundreds
of hours to rehang and program the
auditorium’s theatrical lighting system,
which has been in place since the 2009
renovation. Now, one technician can set
up the light and sound board in just a few
minutes, run both systems throughout the
performance and easily put it all away.
The space can continue to be flexible and
ready for a variety of events, said Price.
"Thanks to the city, Pacific Power
and the CTSI Charitable Fund, we have
created a great system. We are now look­
ing for volunteers to join our tech team, to
get trained on this new system and help us
produce events in the future,” Price said.
“It’s a great way to learn about theatrical
light and sound while helping our nonprofit
bring quality acts to the central coast.”
To learn more, call the center at
541-994-9994.
The ocean research vessel Sea Lemon lets visitors learn about the tools used to study
animals and the ocean. The submarine features a working periscope, simulated ocean
views using live animals and lots of things to push, flip, turn and twist.
Tribal Council
member Loraine
Butler; two of her
grandsons, Carl
White (second
from left) and
Joseph White
(right); and
Syanne Kaiser
(left) enjoy a
touch pool in a
different part of
the aquarium.