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USIC CONTINUED Editor’s Pick: Saturday, Feb. 28 (continued) Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Folksinger Jaspar Lepak 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360- 901-0962, $12. Songwriter Jaspar Lepak plays folk and Americana music deeply influenced by the places she’s called home, from the deserts of Tucson to the rains of Seattle. Night Time Friends 7 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, no cover, 21 and older. Night Time Friends band plays country, rock and blues. Sunday, March 1 Too Long Sparks 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Too Long Sparks plays indie, ambient and progres- sive pop and folktronic with live and found sounds. Hondo’s Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234. Margo Tufo 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 and older. Margo Tufo and her powerhouse vocals belts out some classic rhythm-n-blues, West Coast blues and jazz. The Winterlings 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311. Ratfish Wranglers 10 p.m., Columbian Theater, 1114 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2233, 21 and older. The Ratfish Wranglers play sub-aquatic funk, fish-punk and alternative rock. Sunday, March 1 Jennifer Goodenberger 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical and contemporary piano. Monday, March 2 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion Post 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers burgers and good music every Monday. Luke & Kati 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 2311, no cover. Luke Ydstie and Kati Claborn play folk and country on guitar and banjo. Tuesday, March 3 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards. Luke & Kati 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 2311, no cover. Wednesday, March 4 John Nilsen 3 p.m., Willapa United Methodist Church, 969 Willapa First St., Raymond, Wash., all ages. Multi-instrumentalist John Nilsen will appear in concert playing solo piano. Light refreshments will be served. Luke & Kati 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 2311, no cover. Evensong 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1222. Evensong features Jennifer Goodenberger (piano) and Wes Wahrmund (guitar, flute and clarinet), meditative songs, Psalms, readings and quiet reflection. Sidestreet Reny 7:30 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-5451, no cover. Sidestreet Reny blends blues, acoustic and ragamuffin music into solid straightforward grooves. Vaudeville Etiquette 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. Vaudeville Etiquette plays country, roots rock and indie folk music. 6 | February 26, 2015 | coastweekend.com ARKETS Saturday, Feb. 28 Friendship Circle Luncheon & Bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grays River United Methodist Church, 3632 Hwy. 4, Grays River, Wash., 360-484-7749. Grays River United Methodist Church Friendship Circle will host a hearty stew luncheon with beef, delectable cheese bread, beverages and dessert. There will be a bake sale, new and repurposed items for sale. Takeout meals will be available. Meals are by donation and baked goods and other items are reasonably priced. Thursday, March 5 Kitchen Music 1 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360- 642-2239. Everyone is welcome to bring guitars, fiddles, mandolins, banjos or other favorite instruments and play, listen or join in singing traditional, folk, bluegrass, blues and pop music. Kitchen Music meets the first and third Sunday of each month. Brad Griswold 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1539, no cover, 21 and older. Brad Griswold offers a night of folk and bluegrass on banjo, guitar and mandolin. Sky Colony 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360- 642-2311, no cover. Sky Colony creates an original sound blended with an age-old story of folk music, a blade of bluegrass, a twang of roots country and a far off scream of a metal guitar turned clean. The Coconuts 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1539, no cover, 21 and older. The Coconuts play swing, jazz, country, bluegrass and folk. Richard Thomasian 7 p.m., Port of Call Bistro & Bar, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356, no cover. All musicians and styles are welcome to jam with the Port’s house band: Richard Thomasian (guitar/bass/vocals), Peter Unander (keys/bass/ vocals) and Tom Peake (drums). Thursday, March 5 Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Dallas Williams 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1539, no cover, 21 and older. Music Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 468-0390, free. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. Annual Antique Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4, Skamokawa, Wash., 360-795-3007. Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall will host its annual Antique Sale with archivist Keith Hoofnagle scouring barns and attics to compile a treasure trove of antiques. Both floors will be filled with finds. VENTS Thursday, Feb. 26 A Discussion on Writing 10 a.m., Historic Oysterville Schoolhouse, 3322 School Road, Oysterville, Wash., $3 donation. Author and writing teacher Birdie Etchison will present “The How, Why & What of Writing.” This event is part of the Oysterville Community Club Town Hall & Lecture series. The donation is suggested as a contribution toward the maintenance of the schoolhouse. Trivia with Charlie 6:30 p.m., North Jetty Brewing Tap Room, 4200 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4234, $2 per person-per round, 21 and older. Two rounds of trivia and a chance to win cash and prizes. Ales & Ideas 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, www. clatsopcc.edu, free. Opera singer Deac Guidi joins Astoria CCC English instructor Nancy Cook in the “Power of Song,” a dynamic exploration into music’s role in movements for social change, mental health treatment, storytelling on stage, film and advertising. Doors open with musical entertainment at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 FisherPoets Gathering Venues and times vary throughout Astoria, www.fisherpoets.org. The 18th annual FisherPoets Gathering returns. Seafaring men and women share their wind-blown and weathered stories of life on the briny deep. Catch a show at one of the many intimate venues, and settle in with a frothy brew for rowdy readings, powerful prose, whale tales, films, exhibits and workshops. Weekend admission buttons to all events are $15. See website for venues and times, or turn to Page 13 for the official program. Asian New Year Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, $3 to $5, all ages. The World Kite Museum is featuring a kite collection from Thailand with everyday folk kites, square wall kites and national sport fighting kites. There will be videos, demonstrations and hands-on activities daily through March 5.