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8 // COASTWEEKEND.COM Audition for Coaster Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’” CANNON BEACH — For its 45th holiday season, the Coaster Theatre Playhouse will hold auditions for a production of “A Christ- mas Carol: The Musical” at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7; Tuesday, Aug. 8; Mon- day, Aug. 14; and Tuesday, Aug. 15. Bringing the story of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” to life is a time-honored tradition at the Coaster Theatre, the organization said. Since 1972, many versions of the story have graced the stage during the holiday season. This year, the theater presents the musical version, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent. The musical originally debuted at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden. Lisa Fergus, of Seaside, will direct the Coaster produc- tion. The theater is looking for men and women ages 18 to 65 and older, and children ages 8 and up, to fill out the cast of this timeless classic. Everyone is encour- aged, but not required, to arrive at auditions with a prepared song (13 to 32 bars, or 20 to 30 seconds). Participants may bring their own music or sing a cappella. Piano accompa- niment will be provided. Everyone will be asked to read and sing from preselected sides from the show. Auditions will also include a movement portion. Participants are encour- aged to download and fill out an audition form and conflict calendar from coastertheatre.com/calen- dar/auditions, or come ear- ly to fill out a form prior to auditions. Win art in History Center & Museum raffle SUBMITTED PHOTO A vase by Jim Kingwell of Icefire Glassworks Clatskanie Farmers Market serves up third annual Garlic Festival Touring Missoula Children’s Theatre holds “Tortoise and the Hare” auditions and rehearsals LINCOLN CITY — The Lin- coln City Cultural Center invites students entering first through 12th grade to take part in the center’s weeklong drama work- shops, led by the touring directors of Missoula Children’s Theatre. Auditions for “Tortoise and the Hare” will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 Rehearsals for “Tortoise and the Hare” will take place Monday through Fri- day, Aug. 7 through 11. Performances will be staged 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. “They bring scripts, costumes, sets and music — all they need is you,” the center said in a release. Thanks to donations from the Lincoln City com- munity, all local kids take part for free. Visiting youth are welcome as well, with a $50 registration fee. A limited number of parts are available for each show. For more information call the center at 541-994- 9994. CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum offers a raffle as part of its annual fundraiser, the Cottage & Garden Tour. This year, the museum will be raffling off several pieces of artwork, gift certificates and a few handmade items. “A beautiful vase by Jim Kingwell of Icefire Glassworks or a print of an original Jeff Hull, could be yours for just $5!” the museum wrote. Tickets are $5 each and available at the museum or through the online gift shop. The drawing will take place at the museum Saturday, Sept. 9, during the 6 p.m. Thistle & Rose concert. Winners don’t have to be present. Tickets to the concert are by donation; the concert itself will take place at the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce Community Hall. “With your help and the generos- ity of local businesses, we hope that we can make this the largest fund- raising event ever for the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum,” organizers said. The center is located at the corner of Spruce Street and Sunset Boule- vard. For information, call 503-436- 9301 or visitcbhistory.org. SUBMITTED PHOTO Lots of garlic CLATSKANIE — Like garlic? Mark your calendars. Clatskanie Farmers Mar- ket will hold its third annual Garlic Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Copes Park, Clatskanie. “Garlic is as old as the hills,” organizers wrote. However, some varieties have only recently been brought to the U.S. since China and Russia — the countries of origin for many strains — have opened their borders to trade. Others have been discov- ered closer to the region. Inchellium Red, the largest, most colorful local softneck strain, was tracked down in the Colville lands in Washington. Island Rocam- bole was developed in the San Juan Islands. All of these strains have been grown in the hills around Clatskanie. Market farmers selected garlic based on taste, size and shelf life. They traveled only a mile or two to market, and have been handled with care. Some strains have a shelf life of up to a year. The market will have two tapas chefs preparing fresh samples of raw and roasted garlic recipes. Gazpacho, salsas, soups, artisan breads and more will be available to help guide people to their favorite garlic type. “At least one vendor will be offering comparative samples of raw garlic for the truly brave at heart, or the foolhardy, depending on your tolerance for heat,” organizers said. As usual, the market will offer supervised children’s activities, and all regular vendors will be stocked up. For one day, Clatskanie will be the center of Oregon’s garlic universe.