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Find ‘True West’ at Astor Street Opry Co. Hear classical selections, jazz standards ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company presents “True West,” written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, ac- tor and director Sam Sheppard. 7KH VKRZ ¿QLVKHV XS LWV UXQ DW the ASOC Playhouse at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24. This fall production is a thought-provoking show. With performers Ben VanOsdol, Jason Hippert, Dan Driscol and Kar- en Bain, “True West” is geared for mature audiences as it takes you into the private lives of two brothers. Stuck together in their mother’s home, the two brothers relive their roller-coaster-ride of a 40-year relationship with noth- ing more to comfort them than booze, burnt toast and the sound of yapping coyotes. “Some of what I love most in the show’s writing is that what is said is as interesting as what’s not said,” says director Markus Brown. “The play’s themes hold such a common struggle for First United Methodist Church hosts pianist Levi Larson Submitted photo Ben VanOsdol, left, and Jason Hippert perform in the Astor Street Opry Company’s produc- tion of “True West,” which closes Oct. 24. many of us, such as the struggle DQG¿QGRQH¶VLGHQWLW\IUHHGRP WR HVFDSH WKH LQÀXHQFH RI ELUWK YHUVXVFRPPLWPHQWWKHEDODQFH of calling with the need for mon- H\DQGWKHIROO\RI¿QGLQJYDOL- dation by selling one’s identity it to the highest bidder. “The complexity and bril- liance of this show shines through in every moment.” The production is sponsored by Mossy Tel, Bogh Electric, As- toria Warehousing Inc., L.J. Al- len Construction and Wadsworth GALLON Electric and is produced with permission by Samuel French Publishing House. AVAILABLE AT Tickets are $8 to $15. All pro- 3 LOCATIONS ceeds go toward helping ASOC fund new productions and activ- ities. For tickets, call 503-325- THE FARM FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS 113TH & SANDRIDGE ROAD • LONG BEACH 6104 or visit www.astorstreeto- & SUNDAYS 49TH & PACIFIC HIGHWAY • SEAVIEW prycompany.com LATE SEPT THRU EARLY NOV PACIFIC HIGHWAY • CHINOOK 5 $ Freshly Harvested Cranberries 102.3 fm ASTORIA — Pianist Levi Larson will perform a con- cert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the First United Meth- odist Church, located at 1076 Franklin Ave. The concert will combine classical music and jazz standards into an eclectic musical evening. The program will include pieces by Liszt, Scarlatti, Czerny and Kapus- tin. The concert is free to the public, and a freewill offering ZLOOEHWDNHQWREHQH¿W8QLWHG Methodist Church. Larson demonstrates his Submitted photo versatility as a musician by Levi Larson will perform a piano concert featuring a wide spectrum of Oct. 25. musical styles in his piano concert programs. Though his the beautiful demand of clas- ¿UVW ORYH ZDV MD]] SLDQR KLV sical music. professor and mentor Steven During his concerts, Lar- Spooner opened his eyes to son shares interesting histor- Jean Mann plays at KALA ASTORIA — Jean Mann, TXLWH RI WKH WHQRU JXLWDU XNX- lele an various other happy noise-makers, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at KALA. Since 2000, jazz-tinged Americana singer-songwrit- er Mann has played 100-plus dates per year — locally, re- gionally and nationally. In 2014, she took her songs to Europe, dazzling the masses in France, Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands. She’s garnered fans the likes of Cyndi Lauper and jazz sensa- WLRQ-DFTXL1D\ORU,W¶VQRZRQ- der. Mann gains hordes of hap- py ears wherever she performs KHUPXVLFDOSURVHVKH¶VDWUXO\ VRXOTXHQFKLQJYRLFHLQWRGD\¶V independent music scene. :LWK ¿YH RULJLQDO UHFRUGV in her growing catalog, Mann headlines house concerts and listening rooms, churches, wineries, festivals, and she has performed in such iconic rooms as Yoshi’s in San Fran- cisco, Tractor Tavern in Seattle, and CBGB’s in New York. She has shared the stage with Laura Veirs (Rounder Records) and Vicci Martinez (“The Voice”) and opened for Peter Himmel- man and Blame Sally. And every year, due to her prowess on tenor guitar, if you’re keeping up, she’s one of (and sometimes the only woman) featured at Astoria’s Tenor Guitar Gathering. Find treasures at bazaar Seaview Manor Bazaar benefits The Harbor the Classic Rock Station 20 | October 22, 2015 | coastweekend.com ical and musical information, enriching the audience’s expe- rience. $ QDWLYH RI WKH 3DFL¿F Northwest, Larson has per- formed numerous concerts throughout Oregon, Idaho and Utah. He has also performed extensively around the Mid- west and is completing a Doc- torate of Musical Arts in piano performance at the University of Nebraska. $VKLV¿QDOUHTXLUHPHQWIRU his degree, Larson will defend his thesis, “An Underrated Master: A Critical Analysis of Carl Czerny’s 11 Sonatas and his Contribution to the Genre” on Nov. 13. After graduation, Larson will pursue a career in music academia. He also hopes to devote more time to composing and improvising. SEASIDE — The 11th annual Seaview Manor Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24. This event features juried art and handmade crafts by lo- cal and international artisans, including holiday and person- al items, home décor and gifts. Items are priced between $5 and $400. Submitted photo Jazz-tinged Americana singer-songwriter Jean Mann will perform at KALA Oct. 23. Local vocalist and KALA proprietor Dinah Urell will join Mann on stage and per- form on piano and guitar. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 at the door. KALA is located at 1017 Ma- rine Drive. For more informa- tion, call 503-338-4878. Proceeds are donated to The Harbor. The Harbor is the domestic violence and sexual assault resource center serving Clatsop County. Seaview Manor is located at 135 12th St. For more information, vis- it seaviewmanorbazaar.blog- spot.com
