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MAY 5, 2016 // 13 12 // COASTWEEKEND.COM ON YOUR PHONE COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Saturday Mother of All Parties 7:30 p.m., Old Astor Hotel Lobby / X Hotel, 1423 Com- mercial St., Astoria, 21+, no cover, enter from Commercial Street. The Mother of All Parties is a celebration of all things. Enjoy a photo booth, local bever- ages for purchase, and dancing with music by DJ Anjali & the Incredible Kid. “Dragalution!” perfor- mance will take place at 9 p.m. Art exhibit will feature work by Darren Orange, Sid Deluca, Stirling Gorsuch, Sarah Hen- drickson and more. Thursday, May 5 Artist Reception 6 p.m., Royal Nebeker Gallery, 1799 Lex- ington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2421. Clatsop Community College presents its student art show and artist reception. Winemaker’s Dinner 6 p.m., Stephanie Inn, 2740 S. Pacifi c St., Cannon Beach, 800- 633-3466, $149, 21+. Executive chef Aaron Bedard and Sokol Blosser Winery cele- brate Oregon Wine Month with a salmon and wine pairing. Res- ervations required. Ales & Ideas 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, free, all ages. The program will be “Fires in Our Forests: A Look at the Past, Present and Future of Our Wildfi re Problem” with CCC Fire Science Instructor Kurt Donaldson. √ PHOTO BY JOSHUA BESSEX The John Jacob Astor Building will host the Mother of All Parties. Friday, May 6 Birding Survey 9 a.m., Sunset Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, 503-861- 3170, 8+. Help moni- tor birds. Meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead. Carnival Days 10 a.m., T&C Home Furnishings, 1033 Commercial St., Asto- ria; 1150 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. T&C Home Furnishings appreciates customers with food, games and prizes at both stores. MERTS Open House 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., CCC MERTS campus, 6540 Liberty Lane, Astoria, √ 26 stores • top BrAnds FACtory-direCt priCes in BeAutiFul seAside, oregon free, all ages. See displays, interactive demos and tour the M/V Forerunner. Grange Market 10 a.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953. Features baked goods, woodcrafts, art, jewelry. Surveillance and You 6 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323. “Keeping Tabs on America: Surveillance and You” is a free dis- cussion about govern- √ ment surveillance with Kristian Williams. Volunteer Training 6:30 p.m., Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 E. Gower St., Cannon Beach. Citizen scien- tists can learn to study black oystercatchers. Saving the Planet 7 p.m., CCC PAC, 588 16th St., Astoria, $10. KMUN hosts Alterna- tive Radio host David Barsamian for a talk. “Hamlet II” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Coast Weekend editor suggested events Bond St., Astoria, 503- 325-6104, $15. Spring fundraiser “Hamlet II” is a parody of the Shakespeare play. Clamming Workshop 7 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Ire- dale Road, Hammond, 503-947-6025, $12 to $52, all ages. Families can learn how to razor clam at this two-day event. Preregistration required; ages 12+ need a shellfi sh license. Angora Hiking Club 9 a.m., meet at the 6th St. parking lot on Marine Driv, Astoria, 503-861- 3669. Tessa Scheller will lead an easy hike at Carnahan Park/Cullaby Lake. Plant Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Nehalem Fire Station, 35900 8th St., Nehalem, 503-738-5925. The Ne- halem Bay Garden Club will host its annual plant and fl ower sale. √ Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-1972. This market features produce, fl owers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to- eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activities. “The Great Gatsby” 7 p.m., Barn Commu- nity Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, $10-15. “The Great Gatsby” is set in the Roaring ’20s. Opening gala with refreshments. “The Fourposter” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, $15-20. This romantic comedy play chronicles the life a couple. Saturday, May 7 Spring Unveiling All day., participating galleries in Cannon Beach. The annual Spring Unveiling Arts Festival features galleries, dozens of artists unveiling new work, restaurants serving art-inspired food, music, receptions and dem- os all weekend long. shopping • dining • sAlon wine tAsting • CAndy shop Free Coupon Book ups shipping Center Free rV pArking (At end oF 9th street) open dAily Monday-saturday 10-8, sunday 10-6 Spring Unveiling All day, participating galleries in Cannon Beach. The annual Spring Unveiling art festival features galleries, dozens of artists unveiling new work, food, music, wine, receptions and demos. Broombuster Day 10 a.m., Les Shirley Park, Sunday, May 8 on E. 5th St., Cannon Beach, 503-468-0408. Volunteers help weed invasive Scotch Broom. Bring water and dress weather appropriate. Tools provided. Carnival Days 10 a.m., T&C Home Furnishings, 1033 Commercial St., Astoria; 1150 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, free, all ages. T&C Home Furnishings will celebrate customer appreciation with food, games and prizes at both stores. Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953. Features home-baked goods, prepared food, woodcrafts, honey, nuts, art and jewelry. Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m., Harbor front at Howerton Way, Port of Ilwaco, Wash. This market features arts and crafts, music, farm fresh produce and food booths. Golf Ball Drop 11 a.m., Astoria Golf & Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton, 503-738-2734. Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific presents its annual Golf Ball Drop fund- raiser, includes a kid’s golf clinic, barbecue, raffle, bake sale and prizes. Artist Reception 1 p.m., ArtPort Gallery, 177 S.E. Howerton Way, Ilwaco, Wash., 503-440- 3007. Astoria Visual Arts will hosts a reception for its invitational exhibit featuring 30 artists. 4547, free, all ages. The third annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta & Festival includes Mexican food, salsa contest, live entertainment and activities for the whole family. SHS Centenn e ia H l igh 2 p.m., Seasid N. Holladay School, 1901 86, e, 503-738-55 Drive, Seasid ol ho ide High Sc a all ages. Seas as ar ye h 0t its 10 - will celebrate um al hool with union high sc e school and th of s nd ie ni, fr y, includes the communit splays di memorabilia rs. ke ea sp and AAUW Fundraiser 2 p.m., Astoria Golf & Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton, 503-717- 2353, $15 to $25. Seaside AAUW will host its annual Style Show scholarship fundraiser with fash- ions for men, women, teens and children, includes dessert and raffles. Gearhart ArtWalk 2 to 5 p.m., downtown Gearhart. Celebrate cre- ative art forms during the monthly art walk at businesses and galleries in Gearhart. Cinco de Mayo 4 to 8:30 p.m., Astoria Event Center, 255 9th St., Astoria, 503-325- 26 stores • top BrAnds FACtory-direCt priCes in BeAutiFul seAside, oregon 1111 Roosevelt at 12 th Ave. & hwy. 101 seaside, or 503.717.1603 arts & entertainment Lobster Fest 4 p.m. American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, $29. The public is invited to the Seaside American Legion’s annual New England Live Lobster Fest; only 125 advance ticket sales available; or steak option for $20. Seaside Art Walk 5 to 7 p.m., enjoy original artwork, live music and refresh- ments during Seaside’s monthly First Saturday Art Walk, includes artists receptions and demonstrations. Look for the art walk signs at participating merchants. Artist Reception 6 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301. The history center opens the solo show “Coastal Refl ections” by textile artist Mary Arnold, who will give a presentation. “Hamlet II” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $15. ASOC presents “Ham- let II,” a parody of the original Shakespeare play. Tap Festival 7 p.m., Liberty The- ater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-861- 1971, $5 to $10, all ages. Little Ballet Theatre hosts a per- formance with guests Hollywood Dance Center, Tapped Out Tappers and The Main Street Tappers. “The Great Gatsby” 7 p.m., The Barn Com- munity Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503- 842-6305, $10 to $15. “The Great Gatsby” is a trip back to the Roaring ’20s and the shallow- ness of the nouveau rich. “The Fourposter” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $15 to $20, PG. “The Fourposter” is a three- act comedy chronicling the life of Michael and Agnes from 1890 to 1925. Clamming Workshop 7 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Ham- mond, 503-947-6025, $12 to $52, all ages. Families can learn how to razor clam. Preregis- tration required. Riverwalk Market 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 325-1972. Features produce, fl owers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to- eat food, pie walks and kids’ activities. Spring Unveiling 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., par- ticipating galleries in Cannon Beach. Spring Unveiling art festival features galleries, artists unveiling new work, food, music, receptions and demos. Antique Alley Market 10 a.m., Pier 11 Build- ing, on the waterfront at Pier 11, Astoria, 503-440-7919. Antique Alley is a market fea- turing vintage, crafts and a swap meet. Carnival Days 10 a.m., T&C Home Furnishings, 1033 Commercial St., Asto- ria; 1150 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, free, all ages. T&C Home Fur- nishings will celebrate customer appreciation with food, games and prizes at both stores. “Hamlet II” 2 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503- 325-6104, $15. ASOC presents a parody of the Shakespeare play. Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Monday, May 9 Line Dancing 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Ex- change St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. Whether its disco or country, seniors can enjoy line dancing at the Astoria Senior Center. Tuesday, May 10 Art of Aging 3 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503- 368-3846, $3. The community is invited to a conversation on aging, covering topics on retirement, health, activity, wills, hobbies and mental health. Wednesday, May 11 “The Great Gatsby” 2 p.m., The Barn Community Play- house, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842- 6305, $10 to $15. “The Great Gatsby” is a trip back to the Roaring ’20s. Bridge Talks 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-2203, free, all ages. Rebecca Burrow, from ODOT, will talk about the current Astoria Bridge restoration work. Thursday, May 12 Meet & Greet 3 p.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery, 1493 Duane St., Astoria, free. Lower Columbia TimeBank presents a preview of the Astoria Music Festival with Craig Holt. Sunday Market 10 a.m., 12th Street, Astoria, 503-325-1010. Astoria Sunday Market off ers local products by farmers, craftspeople and artisans. Live music with Brownsmead Flats in the food court. PageTurners 6 p.m., Raymond Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, free, adults. This month’s shopping • dining • sAlon wine tAsting • CAndy shop Free Coupon Book ups shipping Center Free rV pArking (At end oF 9th street) open dAily Monday-saturday 10-8, sunday 10-6 discussion will be on the book “Bossypants” by Tina Fey. Author Reading 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, free. Famed author and fi sherman David Densmore will read from his works of poetry and answer questions. Coff ee and tea provided. 1111 Roosevelt at 12 th Ave. & hwy. 101 seaside, or 503.717.1603
