SCRATCHPAD Plenty of events to enjoy this weekend Another Astoria event happening will be the Missoula Children’s Theatre Saturday performance. The show will feature local children who spent the past week learning about how to put together a theater show under the Missoula group. On Saturday and Sunday, the Long Beach Peninsula will delve into the region’s past for its annual Clamshell Railroad Days event, hosted by the Columbia Pacifi c Heri- tage Museum. The event will feature model railroads and the chance to board a histori- cal passenger train. Later in the evening Sat- urday, the Sou’wester will host musician Joshua Thomas for a live concert. Just south of the peninsula will be a live reenactment of the Lewis and Clark Expe- By ALYSSA EVANS COAST WEEKEND EDITOR This weekend’s calendar is full of events to enjoy throughout the region. To start off the weekend, businesses in downtown Astoria are participating in the fi rst AstoriUS Day, happening throughout the day Friday. Businesses will host a vari- ety of special events and sales — including a magic show, artist demonstrations and live music. Later in the evening, KALA will host author Alan E. Rose for a discussion on his novel “As If Death Summoned,” which is about the impact of AIDS. ON THE COVER dition, held at the Knappton Cove Heritage Center on Saturday and Sunday. In Seaside on Saturday, an ultimate fris- bee tournament will be held on the beach. The tournament will be held near the Sea- side Promenade. In Cannon Beach, the Coaster Theatre Playhouse will host public performances on Friday and Saturday — both of which will continue weekly throughout early Septem- ber. Friday’s show is Shakespeare-themed, while Saturday’s is a murder mystery. Other notable events include Clat- sop CASA’s virtual benefi t raffl e; regional farmers’ markets; and gallery exhibitions at Trail’s End Art Association Gallery, the Sou’wester, Cannon Beach Gallery, Hoff - man Center for the Arts, plus other regional galleries. Enjoy your weekend. RS STAFF AND CONTRIBUTO COAST WEEKEND EDITOR THURSDAY JULY 15 2021 ARTS & EN TERTAINM ENT WEEKL Y A 1978 photo features a group of Cannon Beach artists at a moment author Rainmar MEET TH E ARTISTS Bartl describes SHAPED CANNON BE WHO as ‘when the ACH PAGE 8 arts in Cannon 249482-1; 07. 15 Front Cov Beach were at er- ; SHOALW or; 4 x 1.5; XPo ATER BAY s: 0 YPos: 0, Width: 756 x CASINO; Col- 108 their fullest expression.’ BOOK DELVES INTO CIT Y’S ART ISTIC PAST RAILROAD EVENT REVS UP PAGE 4 ASTORIA EVE TO BENEFI NT T BUSINESS ES PAGE 6 ENJOY AN INDIAN DIS AT HOME H PAGE 10 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 Astorian and the Chinook Observer. 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 CALENDAR COORDINATOR SARAH SMITH CONTRIBUTORS ZOË BUCHLI DAVID CAMPICHE NANCY McCARTHY BARBARA LLOYD McMICHAEL PATRICK WEBB JOHN MERSEREAU TO SUBMIT AN ITEM ALYSSA EVANS To advertise in Coast Weekend, call 503-325-3211 or contact your local sales representative. © 2021 COAST WEEKEND Find it all online! CoastWeekend.com features full calendar listings, keyword search and easy sharing on social media. YOUR #1 PREMIER CANNABIS RETAILER LARGEST SELECTION FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ELITE PRODUCTS –– For Washington Residents –– Ilwaco Cathlamet (8am - 10pm) 360-261-7200 133 Howerton Ave (8am - 10pm) 360-849-4504 327 WA-4 Kelso Longview (8am - 12am) (8am - 12am) 360-636-0420 360-703-3229 820A West Side Hwy 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. THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 // 3