JUNE 30, 2016 // 21 Chamber orchestra to perform works by Mozart North Oregon Coast Symphony has three concerts on tap this July CANNON BEACH, ASTORIA and ROCKAWAY BEACH — The North Oregon Coast Symphony will present three concerts of classical chamber works in July, its inal concert series of the 2015-16 season. The concerts, titled “Traveling with Mozart,” feature an assortment of Mozart’s works, including Symphony No. 31 “Paris” in D major. The programs will be conducted by Cory Ped- erson and performed by the symphony’s string ensemble, with selected members of the woodwind, brass and percussion sections. The irst concert, an open SUBMITTED PHOTO BY DON ANDERSON The NOCS string ensemble is conducted by Cory Pederson. rehearsal, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 at the Cannon Beach Community Church, located at 132 E. Washington st. Admission is free; donations will be accepted. The irst formal concert will take place at 7 p.m. July 8 at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, located at 588 16th St. in Astoria. The second formal con- cert will be held 3 p.m. July 10 at the Rockaway Beach Community Church, located at 400 S. Third. Ave. in Rockaway Beach. Admission to the two for- mal concerts will be $15 for adults and $10 for seniors (65 and older). Children under 12 (with adult super- vision) are admitted free. The program will include Mozart’s Church Sonata No. 15 in C Major, which features guest artist Ray Utterback on organ. “This is a unique opportunity to hear the organ and symphony musicians together,” Pederson says. Other selections include Mozart’s “Mauerische Trau- ermusik,” two lute duets, a violin/viola duet, a lute/cel- lo trio, and a trumpet duet. The North Oregon Coast Symphony is a group of lo- cal musicians and volunteers dedicated to providing live classical music for the North Oregon Coast. For more information, visit www. northoregoncoastsymphony. org. If you are interested in participating as a musician, contact conductor Cory Ped- erson at nocscory@gmail. com or 503-836-2198. Local artists sell wares at Oysterville Artisan Fair OYSTERVILLE, Wash. — The seventh annual Oysterville Artisan Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2. Two days will be illed with paintings, pot- tery, jewelry, photography, metal art, concrete and glass at the historic Oysterville Schoolhouse. Come meet Rose Power, who will be spinning yarn, and see the yarn items she creates. Metal artist Don Perry hand cuts each and every one of his items. Potters Karen Brownlee and Linda Marsh will offer functional pots. Made right in Oysterville are Harmony Soaps, using natural ingredients and green practices. You can buy a dog wash, shaving soap, or even a bar of shampoo that’s great for camping. Just to the north of Oysterville, artist Somsri Hoffman paints pirate ships on boat oars, breadboards July 2 GEARHART — The next Gearhart ArtWalk is set for 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 2. Gearhart businesses and merchants are featuring new paintings, beach art and more. A Great Gallery 576 Paciic Way Local pastel artist Lynda Campbell will show the collection “A ‘Pear’antly.” These compositions feature pears; their organic, Rubenesque shapes are pleasing to interpret, and Campbell paints them in intense colors. Viewers may ind some titles humorous: “Pick a Pear/Pair,” “Magniicent 7,” “Dare to be Diferent.” Campbell was an art educator in the Seaside school district, has a degree in art education from the University of Oregon and has been an active community member for over 45 years. Gallery owner Susan Thomas will also display new work. Refreshments will be served. A work by Lynda Campbell at A Great Gallery. Natural Nook 738 Paciic Way Jennifer Rall will show beach-in- spired work make with driftwood and shells in the collection “Tideline Design.” The artist will be present. SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO “Purple Haze” by Betty Lu Krause. Somsri Hofman paints on boat oars. and tiles. She is also known for her sea creatures and seabirds. From Ocean Park, painter Betty Lu Krause illustrates the wild side of the Northwest. Ocean to forest, she is in touch with nature and captures its beauty. Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean Park will fill its fair tent with works from several different SUBMITTED PHOTO Find functional pottery by Linda Marsh. artists. The group will showcase ceramic flowers and birdbaths as well as paintings and prints of local scenes. Taylor Marye-Baker, a new transplant to the peninsula, will offer face painting. Take the chance to visit the schoolhouse built in 1907 and stroll around his- toric Oysterville founded in 1854. For more information about the Oysterville Arti- san Fair, call Bay Avenue Gallery at 360-665-5200. Paciic Crest Cottage 726 Paciic Way A Portland native who summers in Gearhart, artist Boo Johnson connects to the local lifestyle and environment. She paints the American lag: as an icon, as a symbol with many layers, and as an attention grabber. “Contemplation” by Susan Thomas at A Great Gallery. Trail’s End Art Association 656 A St. The 66th annual Trail’s End Judged Exhibition will host its gala opening reception, open to the pub- lic. The exhibition features artwork by Northwest artists in acrylic, oil, water- color, ink, pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, mixed-media, photography, and three-dimensional work such as wood turning and jewelry. The award ceremony will be at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Work by Boo Johnson will be at Paciic Crest Cottage.