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AUGUST 31, 2017 // 3 ArtPort off ers ‘Portal to the Pacifi c Coast’ have inspired him on annu- al travels, visits to Astoria and working in his studio and living in Tokeland. He sometimes creates unusual perspectives and his subjects range from boats and harbors to windswept barns and bridg- es, all scenes that capture the light, color and texture of our unique local environment. Mann is a master painter and a multiple award-winning artist. Campiche is a well-known Shelburne Innkeeper, potter, community leader and volun- teer, teacher, chef and writer. David refl ects the spirit of the peninsula, the wild place he calls home, in his diverse ILWACO, WASH. — Inspired by the spirit and scenes of our Pacifi c coastal communities, master painter Wally Mann and potter David Campiche are featured artists at ArtPort Gallery in September. An artists’ reception, which will include refresh- ments, will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at the gallery (177 Howerton St. S.E.). Their exhibit, “Portal to the Pacifi c Coast,” contains recent work from each artist depicting the richness of our Oregon and Washington low- lands, a unique environment where water meets land. Mann sensitively paints the scenes and people that coast INSIDE THIS ISSUE weekend arts & entertainment ON THE COVER People with trivia on their minds gather at the Merry Time Bar and Grill every Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m. to test their knowledge against other competitors. COLIN MURPHEY THE DAILY ASTORIAN See story on Page 10 4 10 14 COASTAL LIFE Close to Home The Chinook, a cedar civilization FEATURE Nothing trivial here Test your smarts at Merry Time Bar and Grill’s Trivia Night DINING The Mouth of the Columbia Get thee to the Farmers Markers, lickety-split FURTHER ENJOYMENT MUSIC CALENDAR .....................5 SEE + DO ........................... 12, 13 CROSSWORD ........................... 17 CW MARKETPLACE ......... 18, 19 GRAB BAG ................................ 22 Find it all online! CoastWeekend.com features full calendar listings, keyword search and easy sharing on social media. pottery and large ceramic sculptures. His Seaview studio is often fi lled with do- nation bowls for the hungry, commissioned pottery, exhibi- tion pieces and exotic work in progress. This multi-talented artist is known for his signature Spirit Bowls. Each bowl contains special organic elements that are trapped inside. They rattle and convey a message of comfort when shaken. The artists are longtime residents of the Pacific Coast and will share stories of their subjects, work habits and the inspiration they draw from to create out- standing art and pottery. COAST WEEKEND EDITORS ERICK BENGEL LAURA SELLERS CALENDAR COORDINATOR REBECCA HERREN CONTRIBUTORS DAVID CAMPICHE DAN HAAG RYAN HUME LYNETTE RAE McADAMS BARBARA LLOYD McMICHAEL To advertise in Coast Weekend, call 503-325-3211 or contact your local sales representative. © 2017 COAST WEEKEND New items for publication consideration must be submitted by 10 a.m. Tuesday, one week and two days before publication. TO SUBMIT AN ITEM Phone: 503.325.3211 Ext. 217 or 800.781.3211 Fax: 503.325.6573 E-mail: editor@coastweekend.com Address: P.O.Box 210 • 949 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 Coast Weekend is published every Thursday by the EO Media Group, all rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced without consent of the publisher. Coast Weekend appears weekly in The Daily Astorian and the Chinook Observer. SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO “Dragger,” an acrylic painting by Wally Mann A primitive small vase by Da- vid Campiche