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DECEMBER 6, 2018 // 17 Virtuosos bring Brazilian choro to Long Beach LONG BEACH, WASH. — The Peninsula Arts Center pres- ents Brazilian choro from Rio Con Brio at 7 p.m. Sat- urday, Dec. 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Rio Con Brio began as a vehicle for virtuoso mandolinist Tim Connell to indulge his obsession with the Brazilian national music “choro.” Joined by fellow gypsy jazz string player Mike Burdette, the two soon built a large repertoire of these quirky instrumental tunes. Because of their tech- nique and Connell’s adven- turous improvisation, they have been featured in tra- ditionally classical concert series and jazz festivals. Tickets are $15 and avail- able on Brown Paper Tick- ets, by emailing events@ peninsulaartscenter.org or by calling Bill Svendsen at Singer-songwriter duo explores fringes of rock COURTESY PENINSULA ARTS CENTER Rio Con Brio. 360-901-0962. Wine, beer and other refreshments are available for purchase. The Peninsula Arts Center (peninsulaartscenter. org) is at 504 Pacific Ave. N. Long Beach, Wash. Events benefit the nonprofit Long Beach Peninsula Acoustic Music Foundation. Local comics showcase their talent ASTORIA — The Labor Temple Bar kicks off a continuing series — the Local Comic Showcase — beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. The se- ries will continue the first Thursday of the month. There is no cover. Homegrown, free- range Astorian talent will be highlighted. This month’s comedians are Public Emily No. 1, B Lee (Mr. Sunshine), Pete Birdeno, Spencer Linderman and, of Astor Street Opry fame, Dave Bergquist. Come early for great dining and access to the best seats. Happy hour runs from 4 to 7 p.m. seven days a week with both drink spe- cials and snacks, includ- ing the new hand-dipped corn dog. COURTESY SOU’WESTER LODGE Garett Brennan. SEAVIEW, WASH. — Garett Brennan and Jon Neufeld play the Sou’wester Lodge at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Brennan — a Port- land-based singer-songwriter and instrumentalist — ex- plores the intimate corners of acoustic, roots and Americana. His side-project, pigWar, explores the fringes of soul, psychedelic and rock. He and Neufeld have been playing together since 2008 through various incarnations and have released three al- bums together. Their Sou’wester show opens a new vault of material they are preparing to take into the studio for their next album. This all-ages event is free and open to the public. The Sou’wester is at 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash. T he Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa is a luxury boutique hotel built on the former site of a historic cannery 600 feet out into the Mighty Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. The Hotel offers guests an unparalleled experience in a real working river... with diverse and exciting ship traffic to and from the Pacific Ocean. COURTESY LABOR TEMPLE BAR Stand-up comics Jake Daniels, left, and Tony Dijamco. • Private Riverview balconies in all rooms • Fireplace, Complimentary Wi-fi throughout hotel • Clawfoot Tub with views,Terry Robes • Complimentary Continental Breakfast • Wine and appetizers each afternoon • Full service Day Spa on site • Fitness Room, Hot Tub,Finnish Sauna National comics take Labor Temple stage ASTORIA — The Labor Temple Bar in Astoria hosts the Joker and Jester Nation- al Comedy tour with Tony Dijamco and Jake Daniels at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Admission is $5. Only attendees 21 and older may attend. Daniels is one of the hardest working comedians around, involved with more than 300 shows annually. He spends several months a year touring the U.S. doing com- edy shows nightly in bars, stadiums and comedy clubs. Dijamco has been im- pressing audiences all over the country with his fierce mix of quick wit, sardon- ic humor, and vocal and physical act-outs for more than 17 years. His style has made him a club favorite and sought-out performer on col- lege campuses everywhere. Recently, Dijamco was seen on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” Labor Temple is at 934 Duane St. Telephone 503.325.4996 Toll Free 888.325.4996 Facsimile 503.325.8350 www.cannerypierhotel.com No. 10 Basin Street • Astoria, Oregon 97103 “Locals Only Special” December 2018 January 2019 Limited Space Available Excludes New Year’s Eve Weekend 109 $ Please call hotel direct 503-325-4996 * Per Night One Coupon per Stay Required Must Present Original Coupon at Check-In Deluxe King or Deluxe Double Queen Rates subject to change without notice. *Plus Applicable Tax
