Annual arts publication accepting entries PAC to host virtual concert series on YouTube MANZANITA — Hoff man Cen- ter for the Arts will accept writing and art submissions for its annual publica- tion, The North Coast Squid, from Satur- day to May 31 at hoff manarts.org/events/ submit-to-the-squid/ This year marks the publication’s eighth edition. The literary magazine features the work of writers and art- ists who live on the North Coast or have strong connections to the region. Poetry, nonfi ction, memoirs and fi ction are featured. Submissions will be selected by authors Margaret Chula, Apricot Irving and Deb Vanasse. Art and photographs will be selected by the publication’s edi- torial team. Applicants ages 19 and older are required to pay a $3 submission per cat- egory. Past issues of the publication are available to purchase for $10 at the Hoff man Center Gallery, Manzanita News and Espresso, and Cloud and Leaf Bookstore. The Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts will fea- ture a series of virtual concerts starting Sat- urday via its YouTube channel, bit.ly/2PgbEdW Local artists will be featured in the videos, which will last about 30 David Drury minutes each. Scheduled performers include the Brownsmead Flats, with David Drury and Luke Ydstie; the Sassie Lassies; Myshkin and Jenny Q; Perspicuity with Jerry Middaugh and Joanne Rideout; the Astoria Tuba Quartet, led by Brian Bergman; the North Coast Chorale, led by Denise Reed; Deac Guidi, accompa- nied by Susan Buehler; Aleesha Nedd, with David Drury; and guitarist Simon Levene. The performances are free to watch but donations are encouraged via part- nersforthepac.org The site of the mural project. Artists sought for large mural CLATSKANIE — Design proposals are requested for a mural on the former Clats- kanie Hospital through May 16 at clats- kaniearts.org/mural-project The hospital was the birthplace of poet Raymond Carver. Design proposals should be inspired by Carver. Proposals can be turned in as drawings, paintings or other illustrations. Designs should take up at least half of the total available wall space. Any- one living in Columbia, Cowlitz, Clatsop, Pacifi c or Wahkiakum counties can apply. The selected artist will paint their mural between July and September. Cash prizes will be awarded to the selected artist and runner-ups. A complete list of expecta- tions is available to review at the project’s website. Galleries Golden Whale Jewelry Golden Whale Jewelry Gemstones • Silver Gold • Navaho • Earrings 14kt Gold & Sterling Charms Quality jewelry in gold and sterling silver by nationally known artists 194 N. Hemlock Cannon Beach (503)436-1166 (800)548-3918 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! Call us at 503-325-3211 to learn more IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE, VISIT THE GOLDEN WHALE Gemstones • Silver Gold • Navaho • Earrings 14kt Gold & Sterling Charms See. Go. Do. Quality jewelry in gold and sterling silver by nationally known artists 194 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach (503)436-1166 (800)548-3918 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE, VISIT THE GOLDEN WHALE 2 // COASTWEEKEND.COM The Arts • Music • Museums • Classes • Film News • Blogs • Dining • & More