Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (July 11, 2019)
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019 // 3 SCRATCHPAD Rain Magazine’s 50th issue shows why we live here annual literary magazine, is full of work as varied, beau- tiful and transcendent as our coast’s climate. Reading this year’s mag- azine is seeing local land- marks dramatized and heightened by carefully crafted prose, poetry, fi ction, nonfi ction and photographs. Frequent characters include the Astoria-Megler Bridge, Cape Disappointment, Sad- dle Mountain, Youngs Bay and Cannon Beach as well as animals and Northwest cen- tric species like Alder trees. By JONATHAN WILLIAMS COAST WEEKEND EDITOR R ain. It’s one of the most consistent fea- tures on the North Oregon and Southwest Washington coasts. Capa- ble of infl uencing the mood of any particular day with sprinkles, showers or down pours, it’s what unites us as residents of this often wet area. This year’s issue of Rain Magazine, Clatsop Commu- nity College’s student-led coast INSIDE THIS ISSUE weekend arts & entertainment ON THE COVER Cast members in the 35th season of “Shanghaied in Astoria.” The show opens July 11 and runs through Sept. 14. PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL DESMOND See story on Page 8 4 8 16 THE ARTS Tenor Guitar Gathering Workshops, concerts at event’s 10th year FEATURE ‘Shanghaied in Astoria’ turns 35 Same songs and a dedicated season COASTAL LIFE Music in the Gardens Lush scenery, beautiful music FURTHER ENJOYMENT MUSIC CALENDAR .....................5 CROSSWORD ...............................6 SEE + DO ............................. 10, 11 CW MARKETPLACE................. 15 Find it all online! CoastWeekend.com features full calendar listings, keyword search and easy sharing on social media. Poems of place that focus on rain and nature like James Dott’s “Returning Rain” pay close attention to its subject. William Chamerlain’s poem “A Few Lines for Don Wirkkula” shows the cycli- cal nature of our region in the poem’s fi nal lines: “That we cleared creeks, let them breath – / that seedlings we planted are trees over our heads now.” The beauty of the beach is on full display in Steven Mayer’s poem “Along The Beach.” Mayer writes: “No COAST WEEKEND EDITOR JONATHAN WILLIAMS CALENDAR COORDINATOR BREE ELLIOTT thoughts / of politics, reli- gion, sports, family / only fresh ocean air / I sit on the rocks / enjoy nature’s symphony: surf, wind, sun, clouds hint of deep mysteries.” Other work, like Eliza- beth Winter’s poem, “Soothe The Suffering Earth,” bears witness to climate change and its impact on the envi- ronment and animals: “Birds, bears, bees, wind in the trees; nature’s orches- tra sings in harmonious sym- phony / Blissfully unaware they are refugees from the urbanizing destructive scheme.” Poetry is meant to be read aloud, and all of the poems included deserve slow, care- ful reads that reveal their insights. There are powerful medi- tations on objects like a lamp and typewriter in the maga- zine, too. The issue also features work that surprises, twists and reveals wise truths. Nonfi ction and fi ction work like Andrew Barker’s “The Preacher’s Kids,” Luc Fenix’s “It is Post-Apoca- lyptic Armageddon Time In America Again,” C. Alex Gramson’s “Let Loose The Drugs of War,” Amy Waseschle’s “The Bear And The Shotgun” and Luke Manning’s “The Beast of Cranbourne Alley” are all particularly memorable. The stunning works of art and photography that feature natural settings compliment the written work also on the page. Celebrating 50 some years in print this year, the issue features interviews with past advisors and edi- tors. Over the years, famed Northwest literary giants like Brian Doyle, Kathleen Dean Moore and Robert Michael Pyle have contributed work to the magazine alongside local writers. Whether read by a fi re or on the beach, this year’s issue is full of humanity that illustrates why we live here, our yearnings and joys and seasons of nature and life. This is a magazine that rewards re-reading. CW CONTRIBUTORS PATTY HARDIN RYAN HUME KATHERINE LACAZE BARBARA LLOYD McMICHAEL SYDNEY STEVENS To advertise in Coast Weekend, call 503-325-3211 or contact your local sales representative. © 2019 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. YOUR #1 PREMIER CANNABIS RETAILER LARGEST SELECTION FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ELITE PRODUCTS –– For Washington Residents –– Ilwaco (8am - 10pm) 360-261-7200 133 Howerton Ave Cathlamet (8am - 10pm) 360-849-4504 327 WA-4 Kelso (8am - 12am) 360-636-0420 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.
