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Beach Books hosts Ellen Urbani for Lunch in the Loft SUNDA Y AFTERNOON SEASIDE — Beach Books will welcome author Ellen Urbani for Lunch in the Loft at noon Friday, Feb. 19. Urbani will read from her novel “Landfall,” which is set in the wake of Hur- ricane Katrina, and sign books. Cost is $25 and includes a New Orleans-inspired lunch and signed copy of “Landfall.” Reservations are required; call 503-738-3500. Beach Books is located at 616 Broadway. In “Landfall,” Rosebud Howard almost survives Huri- cane Katrina. She charges through the Lower Ninth Ward, EHDWLQJ WKH ZDOO RI ÀRRGZDWHU by a half-block. She clambers out of an attic, onto a roof, into a rowboat. But her grueling trek in search of help for her family ends when she’s hit and killed by a car laden with supplies for hurricane victims. Passen- ger Rose Aikens, orphaned by the crash, climbs away from the wreck after lacing the dead girl’s sneakers onto her own feet. When she discovers they share not only shoes but a name and a birth year, Rose embarks _|äx Presents Patsy Cline Tribute Learn about Lewis & Clark’s winter on the North Coast Tom Wilson to speak at History & Hops Submitted photo Author Ellen Urbani will be at Lunch in the Loft on Friday, Feb. 19 at Beach Books. on a guilt-assuaging odyssey to retrace Rosebud’s last steps and locate her remaining kin. The stories of these two teenag- ers — one black, one white — converge in “Landfall,” giving voice to the dead and demon- strating how strangers, with per- severance and forgiveness, can unite to reconstruct each other’s shattered family histories. Though she now lives near Portland, Urbani grew up in Al- abama and Virginia. As a former One of the best-loved names in country music, Cline’s brief career ended in a plane crash at age 30. To this day her voice continues to enthrall fans and influence many of today’s country singers. In her tribute, Wheatley will recreate many of Cline’s hits including “I Fall To Pieces,” “Crazy,” “Walking After Midnight,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and many more. Grant Butler, writing for Portland’s “Oregonian” says, “Wheatley not only bears a strong resemblance to Cline, she’s got the sound nailed.” Sponsored by: Diane & Michael O’Meagher, Thrivent Financial In Memory of Ann Mergens Michael Plato, CPA Sunday, February21st at 2 pm in the H ISTORIC R AYMOND T HEATRE w w w .su n d ayaftern o o n live.o rg P ho n e (360) 875-5207 fo r tick ets! ART CARDS, ARTISAN CRAFTS, GALLERY & WORKING STUDIO 1133 COMMERCIAL ST. ASTORIA 503.468.0308 16 | February 18, 2016 | coastweekend.com SEASIDE — The next Histo- ry & Hops free local histo- ry lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 at Seaside Brewing Co., locat- ed at 851 Broadway. Local enthusiast, student and ex- pert Tom Wilson will give the talk “Elk, Salt, and a Submitted photo Monstrous Fish: Lewis and “Landfall” by Ellen Urbani. Clark on the Lower Colum- mental health specialist for the bia.” U.S. Department of Homeland Wilson’s talk will cover Security, she focused on address- the period from Capt. Clark ing the emotional repercussions penning “Ocian in View!” of disease and disaster. This ther- through the four months apeutic perspective informs her of wintering over and pre- characterization of the victims of paring for the return trip. Hurricane Katrina in “Landfall,” While there is not universal DOORZLQJIRUDQXDQFHG¿FWLRQDO agreement among students interpretation of historic events. and interpreters of Lewis Urbani is also author of the and Clark’s journals, Wilson memoir “When I Was Elena,” will interpret writings from documenting her life in Gua- the expedition journals not WHPDOD GXULQJ WKH ¿QDO \HDUV often discussed. of that country’s civil war. Her The considerations and essays and short stories have ap- decisions in choosing camp peared in anthologies as well as locations will be discussed The New York Times. as part of understanding Submitted photo Tom Wilson will speak about how the Corps of Discovery made decisions and survived the winter of 1805-06 on the how the troop was able to survive. The winter was spent planning and in ar- duous preparations for the return trip up the Colum- bia and over the Rockies. Jennifer Goodenberger to perform classical piano concert at the PAC ASTORIA — Pianist Jennifer Goodenberger will present the concert “Classical Piano at the Movies” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Clatsop Com- munity College Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. 7KLVLVDEHQH¿WFRQFHUWWR support the PAC. Admission is $15 at the door. The concert’s music was FKRVHQ EDVHG RQ ¿OPV LQ which classical music is used not only as the soundtrack but is innately involved with elab- RUDWLQJWKHVWRU\OLQH7KH¿OPV include “Immortal Beloved,” “Portrait of Jennie” and “Brief Encounter” among others, with compositions by Beetho- ven, Brahms, Debussy, Rach- maninoff, Schubert, and both in 1979 and later returned as an instructor, teaching music his- tory and music fundamentals. She directed more than 20 the- atrical productions and booked the Tuesday Noon Concert Se- ries. She has given many piano concerts at the PAC as a solo- ist, ensemble pianist and as a composer. Goodenberger’s last solo piano concert at the PAC Submitted photo by Andrew E. Cier Local pianist Jennifer Goodenberger will was in 2009. She has not given perform a concert of classical piano music a solo classical piano concert featured in films on Feb. 20. at the PAC since 1992. Known for the elegance of Robert and Clara Schumann. Goodenberger will discuss her playing and her sensitive how the music is used in each and expressive performances, Goodenberger will be revisit- ¿OPEHIRUHSHUIRUPLQJLW Goodenberger has a long ing her classical roots for this history with the Performing concert. Before turning her $UWV &HQWHU 6KH ¿UVW VWDUWHG attention to exploring music taking music classes at the PAC from other genres in 1997, she Wilson will provide insight into how and why Lewis and Clark made their decisions during their time here on the North Coast. Wilson has portrayed William Clark in “Searching for York” and “Clatsop Win- ter Story,” as well as other PBS and OPB segments. He has been doing living history programs and talks, including the Saltmakers Return and Wintering Over programs, for more than 15 years and has conducted liv- ing history training for Fort Clatsop, Cape Disappoint- ment and Fort Vancouver parks. He has been a mem- ber of the Fort Clatsop cur- riculum advisory board for more than 20 years, which included assisting in writ- ing and editing the park’s traveling trunk programs used by schools throughout the United States. Wilson is retired after teaching fourth and fifth grades for 30 years in Astoria. He is a seasonal park ranger at Fort Clatsop. History & Hops is a monthly series of local his- tory discussions hosted by the Seaside Museum at Sea- side Brewing Co. concertized for many years as a classical pianist. In particu- lar, she focused on the com- positions of Clara Schumann (1819-1896) and toured giv- ing talks and concerts on Schumann’s music and life. Goodenberger has been a concert pianist, composer and ensemble pianist for 40 years. She has a master’s degree in music composition and is the author of “Subject Guide to Classical Instrumental Mu- sic.” She currently has an active performing career and HQMR\V FUHDWLQJ FRQFHUWV WR ¿W VSHFL¿FFRQFHSWV As a composer, Gooden- berger’s original works range from deeply healing and spir- itual compositions to passion- ate and romantic creations. Her music is a mesmerizing fusion of classical, improvisa- tional and contemporary styles and has been released on eight solo piano CDs.
