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MARCH 2, 2017 // 15 Find art activities at Astoria Art Loft Be creative with spring workshops THE TRIBUNE/MURFIN FAMILY COLLECTION See photos preserved from the former Tribune newspaper based in Ilwaco, Washington, by Keith Cox and Stony Point Pictures on March 4 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. THE TRIBUNE/MURFIN FAMILY COLLECTION Keith Cox and Stony Point Pictures is working to preserve the history of The Tribune newspaper of Ilwaco, Washington. See the Ilwaco Tribune photo project Enjoy illustrated lecture by Keith Cox on March 4 ILWACO, Wash. — Did you know there used to be a newspaper in Ilwaco called The Tribune? Learn about the defunct newspaper, its history and the efforts to preserve it on Saturday, March 4 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. The museum will hold its Annual Meeting, open to the public, at 2 p.m. as well as an illustrated lecture by Keith Cox, of Stony Point Pictures. Inspired by the pres- ervation efforts of his great-grandfather Frank Turner and grandparents Dick and Martha Murfin, Cox has captured some of the history of The Tribune news- paper. Cox is also inspired to follow in the footsteps of other great community preservationists by helping preserve the local history of greater Pacific County. Cox previously spent four years creating a video docu- mentary series about oyster farming in Willapa Bay with Stony Point Pictures. After the project wrapped, he re- alized how important it was to help capture and preserve the stories and images of this SUBMITTED PHOTO THE TRIBUNE/MURFIN FAMILY COLLECTION A photo of Ilwaco from the now defunct Tribune newspaper. community’s history. “As we continue to move deeper into a digital era, it comes with advantages and disadvantages in regards to preserving the days of old,” said Cox. “It’s important to inspire younger generations, who have a grasp on the tech- nologies, to have interest in bringing our history up to date,” he continued. “With that comes the great advantage of sharing his- tory through social media platforms, such as the Stony Point Pictures Facebook page, and others. We are able to not only reach larger numbers of folks who live all over the world, but encourage live discussions about history, which teaches and inspires others to want to know more. The more we know, it seems the more we appreciate the value in why it should be preserved.” The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is located at 115 SE Lake St. For more information about the lecture or the museum’s preserva- tion efforts, call 360-642- 3446. Keith Cox will speak Saturday, March 4 about the Tribune newspaper. MEETING AND LECTURE ASTORIA — Art is for people of all ages, and the Astoria Art Loft has activ- ities for the young and the not-so-young. Who doesn’t love to whittle and carve? You can create your own whimsi- cal or realistic owl in an upcoming workshop with Brigitte Willse, master carver, who will supply ocean-worn driftwood, carving tools, basic carving and painting techniques. An accomplished artist, Willse specializes in recycling, and she works in many mediums. Her eye for design and her agile imagination enable her to inspire others to jump into the waters of creativity. Willse’s Owl Workhop will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Astoria Art Loft, 106 Third St. The cost is $60 for all supplies and materials. Willse’s imagination extends to young children too. She is inviting chil- dren from ages 4 to 6 or so to join her to meet and get acquainted with Wee Forest Folk on from 4 to 6 p.m. April 7, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8. The Wee Forest Folk will be found at the Astoria Art Loft. Children will be encouraged to imagine, to create, and to enjoy a beautiful woodland with marvelous flowers, tiny cottages, incredible gar- dens, and special adven- tures and stories. A wood- land picnic on April 8 will have tasty delights such as butterfly appetizers and toadstool cupcakes. For anyone who wants to have a child to stretch the imagination, to create art, to increase vocabulary and concepts, and have a memorable adventure, the Wee Forest Folk with Will- see is a great venue. The cost for the entire work- shop is $60. The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4 Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 SE Lake St., Ilwaco, Washington 360-642-3446 Free March 3 - April 15, 2017 VISUAL PLE ASURE FOR GENER ATIONS Tickets $20 or $25 Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows at 3:00p.m. Sponsored by Coaster Construction WIEGARDT STUDIO GALLERY • ERICWIEGARDT.COM 2607 BAY AVE, OCEAN PARK, WASHINGTON • 360.665.5976 MONTHLY SPECIALS • ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS & ACRYLICS FINE ART PRINTS • PRODUCTS • FRAMING Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR
