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MARCH 9, 2017 // 9 River People Farmers Market now available year round ASTORIA — The North Coast Food Web, sponsor of the popular River People Farmers Market, is test driv- ing a new approach to small, local food producer support and community access to healthy food regardless of financial means. Beginning last Novem- ber, the food web has hosted a monthly indoor market on the third Thursday of every month from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at its office building, located at 577 18th St. “The new model is proving to be popular with both vendors and shoppers. Winter may not be prime time for fresh produce, but there is always availability of locally raised meats, won- derful cheeses, fish, eggs, baked goods and value-add- ed products like pickles, sal- sa, jam, sauerkraut, kim chee and more,” says North Coast Food Web board member Merianne Myers. “With the addition of seasonal produce including apples, salad and braising greens, squash and root vegetables, it’s easy to find something delicious to take home for dinner and support our local economy in the process,” Myers continues. The market is slated to expand to include some outdoor spaces once weather permits. In the mean time, it will continue to be offered on the third Thursday of the month indoors. The next farmers market will take place March 16. The food web continues to provide a $10 SNAP match for those on food assistance and to host a refreshment table for the enjoyment of shoppers and vendors alike. For more in- formation, visit northcoast- foodweb.org Pottery made by the late Elaine Serrell Myers at Tempo Gallery. Continued from Page 7 “Anemone Bowl” by Amy Fields at Imogen. Continued from Page 8 love how that contrasts with Astoria’s once industrious and bawdy history, and its ongoing revival, restoration and reformation. It’s a deep need for me to be inspired by the surrounding daily beauty and grime.” 17. Luminari Arts 1133 Commercial St. Luminari Arts will feature the work of Diane Jackson. Known for her paper-mâché sculptures and Match- book Meditations, Jackson has turned her attention to dots — lots and lots of dots. Feast your eyes on sealife mo- saics; each piece is an original acrylic “Anchor series” by Javier Cervantes at Imogen. on canvas board with meticulously labored dots. Enjoy music, beverages and snacks. SUPPORTING PARTICIPANTS 5. Vintage Hardware 1162 Marine Drive Vintage Hardware will host Oh Baby Couture for its March Pop Up Shop located inside the store. Mary designs trendy, one-of-a- kind accessories and apparel for newborns to tweens, everything from whimsical fairy and princess dress up to upcycled, previously loved denim jackets, pants, dresses and skirts that are embellished with bows, ribbons, charms, pocket chains and sparkle. 7. Cargo 240 11th St. Is spring in the air? Cargo has many one-of-a-kind artifacts from around the globe. 9. Holly McHone Jewelry 1150 Commercial St. Holly McHone Jewelry creates individual custom-designed jewelry. Create something new with your own gemstones or find out how Holly can be your personal diamond shopper in Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world. SUBMITTED PHOTOS of the history says that it was created in honor of the Count Camillo Benso of Cavour (1810-1861), to lift his spirits after he’d been se- verely tested in his attempts to unify Italy. So Tiramisù developed as a morale lifter for the Count and anybody else around him!” The video goes on to show how to make your own Tiramisu from scratch. This fun-loving quartet of women obviously know how to have fun together. (Check out the Women of the World Kitchen Series video on the group’s Facebook page.) Accolades Their work and play together has caught the at- tention of an array of world- class musicians, including Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon and others from McFerrin’s Voicestra. They’ve also shared the stage with African musical icon Angelique Kidjo as well as the Boston Pops Orches- tra led by maestro conductor Keith Lockhart. They have toured extensively in North America and Asia, and they continue to gather awards: SUBMITTED PHOTO Women of the World will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at the Liberty Theatre in Astoria. including being named the national champions of the 2014 Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival, and be- ing nominated for the 2014 Independent Music Awards and the 2013 Boston Music Awards. Their goal of advocating for world peace has taken them to venues like Carn- egie Hall, Blue Note Jazz Club, Boston Symphony Hall, the Kennedy Center, and The Apollo Theater. In collaboration with the Unit- ed Nations, among other organizations and universi- ties, the women are fulfill- ing their mission as cultural ambassadors of peace and unity through music. Women of the World has released two CDs, “Koloro” (2012) and “Makana” (2016). We’re lucky that they’ve added the Liberty Theatre to this year’s tour. You’ll be delighted with their colorful traditional dress, their lively on-stage presence and, most of all, the tight harmony they bring both to their music and, metaphorically, to the world. As Ueda says, “Our purpose is to connect more people — we’re able to do that with music and dialogue.”
