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Just say ‘boo!’ Oregon Ghost Conference is in town SEASIDE — The Oregon Ghost Conference claims to be the northwest’s largest para- normal convention. The conference descends on Seaside, Friday, April 1, and concludes Sunday, April 3. It features paranormal in- vestigators from across the West Coast. Special events in- clude ghost tours, main stage entertainment, paranormal investigations, classes, live ra- dio shows, social events, and more. Always been curious, but a little afraid? General ad- mission is only $5 and grants access to the vendor area, all the conference speakers and panel presentations all week- end long. The vendor area has more than 40 booths including para- normal investigation groups from across the Northwest. Conference speakers range in topic from the sci- enti¿ c study of paranormal phenomenon, past lives, living in a haunted house and more. Notable speakers include Jay Verburg from the hit SyFy show “Ghost Mine,” animal communica- tor Karen Anderson, Aaron Collins from the show “Para- normal Crossings,” Nicole Strickland from the San Di- ego Paranormal Research Society and many more. April Ghouls Bash Friday evening, attend the April Ghouls Bash at 7:30. Partiers are celebrating the conference’s fifth anni- versary and kick-off the new Blues and Boos Tour with Rae Gordon and Ben Rice. Since blues & gospel singer Gordon could re- member, she has been able to sense things not every- one can, which has led to some interesting moments in venues after last call. Even with those extra sensory mo- ments, she still fancied her- self somewhat of a skeptic, until one night in a haunt- ed tav- ern when she heard a spirit talking to her on a re- cording. The Rae Gordon Band brings together award-winning and -nominated musicians and is fronted by the 2014 Muddy Award Winner for Best Fe- male Vocalist from the Cas- cade Blues Association. Oregon native Rice has been leaving huge impressions on audiences around the North- west and winning awards for his vocals and guitar playing for the last seven years. Ben Rice submitted photos Ankhasha Amenti In 2014 at the Internation- al Blues Challenge in Mem- phis, Tennessee he delivered and emotional version of “Key to the Highway.” On his second consecu- tive trip to the International Blues Challenge finals in 2015, he delivered a per- formance that highlighted his voice, writing and guitar playing. Afterward, he was given the St. Blues Gui- tarist Award for best guitar- ist in the solo/duo competi- tion. Blues and Boos Join Gordon in kicking off the first Blues & Boos tour with the Ben Rice Band and other special mu- sical guests, as they meet Lady Liberty Award Luncheon / &+$-* # 2 | March 31, 2016 | coastweekend.com $).*!-,.%.0,,..&,.$-* '"&% music lovers, dead and alive along the historic Or- egon Trail. Meet the Blues & Boos Crew at the April Ghouls Bash at the Oregon Ghost Conference. Communicating with the dead On Saturday, April 2, spend an evening with psy- chic medium Ankhasha Ament, starting at 5:30. Are you curious how psy- chic mediums connect with “the other side?” Do you want an opportunity to com- municate with your loved ones who have passed into the spirit world? Amentiwill give a unique view into how mediumship works and will offer read- ings to members of the au- dience. Ghost Experts: A Para- normal Quiz presented by Geeks Who Drink Do you and your friends or your paranormal team think you are ghost experts? Rae Gordon Now is your chance to prove it at GhostExperts: Paranormal Quiz hosted by Geeks Who Drink. Geeks Who Drink is a homegrown pub trivia quiz modeled after those in Ire- land and the United King- dom. Teams play in groups of five to eight, but you can play on your own, or single players can join an existing team or create a new one.
