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OCTOBER 19, 2017 // 21 Cannon Beach’s Stormy Weather Arts Festival turns 30 CANNON BEACH — The Stormy Weather Arts Festival, one of the Cannon Beach’s most popular events for more than a quarter cen- tury, will celebrate its 30th anniversary Friday through Sunday, Nov. 3 to 5. Since its inception, the fi rst weekend in November has been a celebration of the arts in Cannon Beach, where you can immerse yourself in the creative culture that has long been a part of this community. The event focuses on a wide range of visual and performing arts, offering the opportunity to meet artists and discuss their work, listen to local musicians, take in gallery events and experi- ence why Cannon Beach has been recognized as one of “The 100 Best Art Towns in America.” In recent years, the event has grown to include a spotlight concert showcasing accomplished and up-and- coming musicians in the intimate setting of Cannon Beach’s Coaster Theatre Playhouse; the Dancing in the Rain Fashion Show, fea- turing apparel and accesso- ries from local and national designers; and Brews, Blues & Barbecues, where guests can sample local beers while enjoying live blues and a barbecue lunch. The festival kicks off with Friday night’s Stormy Weather Arts Benefi t Cocktail & Dessert Party, where guests interact with professional jewelry artists and check out their work. The evening also includes a silent auction and raffl e featuring Northwest travel packages. The auction and raffl e will benefi t children’s art programs in Cannon Beach, including the Coaster Theatre’s Coaster Kidz Theatre Camp, the Cannon Beach Arts Association’s children’s Summer Art Camp, and the Sea Ranch SUBMITTED PHOTO PHOTO BY ERICK BENGEL Husband-and-wife glassblowing team Suzanne Kindland and Jim Kingwell create a “nature-in- spired” vase at Icefi re Glassworks in 2013. Children’s Summer Music Camp. The festival weekend is fi lled with art gallery events, receptions and guest artists. On Friday evening and all day Saturday, visitors can wander from gallery to gallery, enjoying receptions and artist demonstrations, and catch free live music performances with regional musicians at indoor and outdoor venues throughout town. This year, the foot-stomp- ing Americana rock band Heels to the Hardwood will be featured at Saturday evening’s spotlight concert in the 200-seat Coaster Theatre. Cannon Beach is home to more than a dozen art galler- ies and has been named one of “The 100 Best Art Towns in America” by author John Villani in his book of the same title. Many of the galleries’ most successful national and regional artists, as well as prominent local artists, will be showcased during the festival. For information and tick- ets, call the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce at 503-436-2623. Schedule of events Friday, Nov. 3 • 7:30 to 10 p.m. Stormy Weather Arts Benefi t Cock- tail & Dessert Party Interact with professional jewelry artists who discuss their techniques while their works are being modeled. Sample a custom cocktail, created specifi cally for the event by Cannon Beach Dis- tillery, and a local craft beer also made especially for the event, alongside sparkling wine and a dessert buffet that features sweets from local bakeries and choco- latiers. The celebration will also include live music and a raffl e and silent auction with vacation packages. Cost: $35. Location: Can- non Beach Community Hall Saturday, Nov. 4 • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music Around Town Enjoy live performances by regional musicians at fi ve different locations. Cost: free/donations Locations: The Landing, Sandpiper Square, Coaster Theatre Courtyard, Ecola Square, Haystack Square • 10 a.m. (doors open at 9:40 a.m.) Dancing in the Rain Fashion Show Pick out a new outfi t at this runway show featuring apparel and accessories from local and national designers available in Cannon Beach shops. Cost: Free, or $5 guar- anteed seating donation. Location: Coaster Theatre Playhouse • 8 to 10 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Spotlight Con- cert: Heels to the Hardwood The Seattle Ameri- cana band brings their foot-stomping sound to Cannon Beach. Cost: $30. Location: Coaster Theatre Playhouse Sunday, Nov. 5 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brews, Blues & Barbecues Sample local craft brews, including one created espe- cially for the festival, enjoy live Delta Blues from Steve Cheseborough and savor a delicious barbecue lunch from a local chef. Cost: $25. Location: Can- non Beach Community Hall The Illahee Apartments As good as it gets in Downtown Astoria! 1046 Grand Avenue Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-2280
