Oyster Crackers to hold benefi t concert Classical music ASTORIA – Don’t miss the Oyster Crackers in concert on Sunday at 2 p.m. as they perform a concert to benefi t the Charlene Larsen Center for the Per- forming Arts . The Oyster Crackers are a harmoni- ous folk quartet based on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula and Astoria. Rita Smith, Christl Mack, Bette Lu Krause and Phyllis Taylor off er songs of hope and inspiration, an eclectic mix of Americana, Celtic and original music. Relax and enjoy a Sunday after- noon of beautiful harmonies accompa- nied by guitar, cello, and fi ddle. This quartet have sung for many years with choral ensembles. Taylor is a classi- cally trained cellist turned folk musi- cian. Several members of the group are retired educators, and all currently cre- ate art and music. This past winter, the group released an album called The Oyster Crackers: “Home Grown Pearls.” Tickets are $17 and can be pur- chased in advance at www.partners- forthepac.org, or call 503-338-9132. Seating is socially distanced, and masks and proof of vaccination are required. concert Known Unknown at Liberty Th eatre ASTORIA – Classical music lov- ers will delight in Known Unknown, a selection of pieces both defi nitive and under the radar, interpreted by classical musicians, on Friday at 7 p.m. Sponsored by 45th Parallel Uni- verse, the concert will feature three pieces: Robert Schumann’s “Piano Quartet in E fl at major, Op. 47,” Hélène Liebmann’s “Grand Trio No. 1 in A major, Op. 11,” and Daniel Ber- nard Roumain’s “Filter.” The performers are Greg Ewer on violin, Adam Lamotte on viola, Adaiha MacAdam-Somer on cello, and Byron Schenkman on piano. General a dmission is $25 for adults, $5 for under 18. Proof of vaccina- tion or a negative COVID-19 test are required to attend. Details at https:// libertyastoria.org/health-safety/ Doors open at 6pm. The Oyster Crackers. 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 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE, VISIT THE GOLDEN WHALE 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 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE, VISIT THE GOLDEN WHALE 2 // COASTWEEKEND.COM See. Go. Do. The Arts • Music • Museums • Classes • Film News • Blogs • Dining • & More ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! Call us at 503-325-3211 to learn more