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Summer Osborne to perform in Astoria Concert promotes diversity, inclusion and empowerment ASTORIA — Award-winning singer-songwriter Summer Osborne, along with Sarah McCracken, present their Left Coast Tour of Epic — Mind Blowing — Awe- someness Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the Clatsop Community Col- lege Performing Arts Center, located at 16th Street and Franklin Avenue. Suggested donation at the door is $8 to $15. The night will be a community celebration of diversity and inclusion. Osborne has entertained audiences throughout the U.S. and Canada with her Submitted photo Summer Osborne will perform Wednes- day, May 13 at the CCC Performing Arts Center in Astoria. melodic and lyrically potent genre-jumping performanc- es. Her eighth album, “As I Am,” was released in June 2013 to rave reviews and has been hailed as her best. She is currently on tour promot- ing “As I Am” in communi- ties across Texas, New Mex- ico, Arizona, California and Vancouver, British Colum- bia, and is including only one Oregon stop in Astoria. The concert is sponsored by Clatsop Community College in partnership with Coast Community Radio Women’s Music Program- mers, the Lower Colum- bia Diversity Project, and The Healing Circle/Victory Over Child Abuse (VOCA) Camps. Counterfeit Cash plays Merry Time Bar Johnny Cash, June Carter cover band to perform May 8 ASTORIA — Portland-based Counterfeit Cash, a Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute band, is coming to the Merry Time Bar & Grill at 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 8. What began in 2004 as an acoustic duo performing Cash’s landmark 1994 album, “American Recordings,” has gradually developed into a rocking ensemble with a rep- ertoire of more than 70 Cash and Carter classics — from ’50s hits like “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Cry Cry Cry,” to ’60s and ’70s favorites like “Ring of Fire” all the way to turn-of-the-century covers like “Hurt” and “Personal Je- sus.” What sets Counterfeit Cash apart from other Cash cover bands is the vivacious and talented Jen FitzPatrick, who brings a sweet, sassy swagger to Johnny-and-June duets, as well as June Carter tunes. The band features Danny Coble on Cash vocals and guitar; FitzPatrick on June vocals; Steven Bak on guitar and vocals; Robbie Scrivner on bass and vocals; and Dan Holmes on drums. Camp 18 hosts Logging Exhibition ELSIE — Celebrate the log- ging industry at the annual Camp 18 Logger’s Memorial Dedication and Logging Ex- hibition Saturday, May 9 at Camp 18 Logging Museum, located at milepost 18 on U.S. Highway 26. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. En- LANDSCAPE $ BARK (U-HAUL) 2 0 per yard WARRENTON FIBER 8am-5pm 861-3305 Mon-Fri, 389 NW 13th St., Warrenton 22 | May 7, 2015 | coastweekend.com Audition for ‘Shanghaied’ ASTORIA — Come one, come all to the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse for “Shanghaied in Astoria” audi- tions. Auditions take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 11 for newcomers and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 for veteran performers. Auditions are for ages 17 and older. Being part of this musical melodrama makes every actor’s summer a rewarding lifetime memory as they connect, learn and grow with the ASOC. Over 24 colorful character parts are open along with openings for dancers, musicians and techni- cal help. “Shanghaied in Astoria” be- Terry and Todd Robinett, the new owners of the Merry Time Bar & Grill, will feature live music on a regular basis. Other upcoming shows in- clude guitar-based blues and rock with Big Monti on May 30 and regional blues legend Norman Sylvester on June 14. The Merry Time Bar & Grill is located at 995 Marine Drive. The show is 21 and over. Admission is $5 or a can of food to be donated to the Clatsop County Food Bank. For more information, call 503-468-0852. blacksmith shop will be open. Make sure you stick around for the auction. Donated items MR\ D GD\ RI VDZGXVWÀ\LQJ include a set of 11-21-5 steer- tree-climbing, ax-throwing, ing tires donated by Superior nail-biting competition and Tires, a gun safe donated by fun. Pape Machinery, a log truck of This year’s event begins ¿UHZRRGDQGDFXVWRPWKURZ- at 10 a.m. with the Logger’s ing ax. There will be shirts, Memorial Dedication cere- sweatshirts, hats, license plate mony, which honors men and holders and other items along women who have had plaques with food and beverages avail- placed in the Logger’s Memo- able for purchase throughout rial. the event. Immediately following the Volunteers are needed, and dedication ceremony will be donations are appreciated. the action-packed Logging For details on team registra- Exhibition at 11 a.m.. This tion and volunteer opportu- is the event for loggers and nities, contact Mark Standley talented high school forestry at 503-434-0148 and logsa- teams to come together and feinc@yahoo.com or Darlene showcase their skills. Also, Wilcoxen at 503-728-2050 IRUWKH¿UVWWLPHWKHPXVHXP¶V and darlenew41@gmail.com to attend either of the auditions but are interested in joining the troupe, call director Nate Bu- gan in 1985 with a bare-bones cholz to arrange a time to meet. budget and cast of talented The Astor Street Opry friends; now it’s part of As- &RPSDQ\ LV D QRQSUR¿W FRP- toria’s folklore and has enter- munity theater organization tained more than 83,000 in its and is currently seeking show 31-year history. sponsors for the 31st season of The story centers on the “Shanghaied in Astoria,” run- “shanghaiing” of its hero and ning July 10 through Sept. 13. his daring rescue, all in melo- Sponsorships start at $150 (cash dramatic style that includes or in-kind donation). It is the audience participation by cheer- community’s support that keeps ing, booing, sighing and throw- year-round community theater ing popcorn. programming for all ages alive This process of theatrical and thriving in Clatsop County. training provides the way for Astor Street Opry Company DQ H[FLWLQJ DQG IXO¿OOLQJ MXPS is located at 129 W. Bond St. For into the art of live performance, more information, call 503-791- whether actors are seasoned vet- HPDLO MQLODQG#SDFL¿HU com or visit the website at www. erans or novices. For those who are unable astorstreetoprycompany.com. Rainbow Girls play the Fort ASTORIA — Hear Rainbow Girls perform at 8 p.m. Sun- day, May 10 at the Fort George Brewery. All ages are wel- come, and there is no cover. Rainbow Girls is a group of female musicians who write and perform original material with roots in folk, Americana, gypsy, funk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. In addition to their soar- ing harmonies, these ladies switch back and forth on a multitude of instruments, in- cluding acoustic and electric guitar, accordion, harmoni- ca, banjolele, mandolin, bass, keys, ukelele, kazoo, djembe, and drum kit. Born in an underground open mic night, they began as an acoustic act, busking around the farmers markets of Santa Barbara, California, before hitting the streets of Europe for a summer of couch VXU¿QJEXVNLQJDQGWUDYHOLQJ by the skin of their teeth. Since their return, they have evolved into an electric stomp-folk band complete with drums, bass and a slew of original music. In May 2013 they re- leased their debut album, “The Sound of Light,” and have taken it to Europe, the U.K., and the western half of the U.S. Since the end of their 2014 tour dates, they have been holed up in their new home north of San Fran- cisco recording their newest al- bum, due out June of 2015. Submitted photo Rainbow Girls will perform Sunday, May 10 at the Fort George Brewery.
