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14 // COASTWEEKEND.COM Patriotism in full swing Theater troupe hosts big-band musicians Oct. 27 in Chinook Fort Columbia Theater in mander, said the Legion Chinook. 5 to 7 p.m., Satur- really appreciates these day, Oct. 27. No Discover donations. The money goes Pass is needed for entry. into a fund used to assist Hors d’oeuvres veterans who need and desserts provid- immediate financial ed by local business help with things like By PATRICK WEBB will be available. power bills or if they FOR COAST WEEKEND Admission is by a are traveling and suggested donation stranded somewhere, he Peninsula Associ- of $10. he said. ation of Performing The proceeds Angela Grote, a Angela Grot PAPA board mem- Artists will present a benefit Don R. ber, said it is a fun patriotic concert designed to Grable Post No. 48, evening for a good cause. honor the nation’s men and American Legion, Ilwaco, “The great thing about women in uniform featuring Wash. Last year, the group being involved with PAPA the big-band sounds of the gave the Legion a check for is the sense of family and Dukes of Swing from Aber- $1,150; the prior year the deen, Wash. amount was more than $800. camaraderie that you feel The event will be at the with each show or event,” Ron Robbins, the com- she said. “PAPA strives to produce shows that everyone can enjoy, but also gives Seaside Kids Inc. back to the community through events such as this & sausage annual swing dance for the local American Legion Tuesday, October 30 th 5 pm -7 pm T Annual Pancake Feed IF YOU GO Peninsula Associa- tion of Performing Artists present the Dukes of Swing When: 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 Where: Fort Columbia Theater, Chinook, Wash Cost: $10 suggested donation No Discover Pass needed for entry Post.” Cindy Flood, a leader with PAPA, agreed. “The Dukes of Swing are outstanding,” she said. “The music is wonderful, the atmosphere historic — everyone should experience this classic event.” ROBERT HILSON PHOTO Dancers enjoy the Dukes of Swing concert at the Fort Colum- bia Theater in Chinook in 2017. Flood said those attend- ing can dance or just sit and enjoy the music. The group showcases tunes from the Big-Band Era, plus other styles of music. “Delicious hors d’oeuvres will be provided by local restaurants,” Flood said. The Aberdeen Elks Lodge formed an orchestra in 1912 and later a march- ing band. The swing band was formed in 1948 and its musicians played at Elks’ national conventions. The name Dukes of Swing was adopted in tribute to Duke Ellington. The group includes pro- fessional musicians, among them high school music teachers — and their former students, some who gradu- ated long ago. Several of its musicians have played into their 90s. The group has also opened for Manhattan Trans- fer and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. CW Seaside Civic & Convention Center 415 1st Ave • Seaside The Adults: $7 Sr. Citizens/Kids under 12: $5 Family: $20 Funds support Free Athletic Opportunites for the Local Children Illahee Apartments COASTER THEATRE PLAYHOUSE t. 27 c O - 1 2 Sept. YOUR #1 PREMIER CANNABIS RETAILER Tickets $20 or $25 Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows starts at 3:00pm Sponsored by Leland E.G. Larson Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR LARGEST SELECTION FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ELITE PRODUCTS Ilwaco (8am - 10pm) 360-261-7200 133 Howerton Ave Cathlamet - NEW! Kelso (8am - 10 pm) (8am - 12am) 360-849-4504 360-636-0420 327 WA-4 820A West Side Hwy Longview (8am - 12am) 360-703-3229 971 14th Ave WARNING: This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product. For use only by adults 21 and over. Keep out of reach of children. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgement. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. Why Live Anywhere Else? 1046 Grand Avenue Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-2280
