BRIEFS Trash Bash Art Festival to celebrate creativity, recycling MANZANITA – Celebrating the possibilities of recycled mate- rials, the Heart of Cartm will host the Trash Bash Art Festival, fea- turing multiple events spanning from Thursday to Sunday. Sponsored by the Oregon Arts Commission, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association and more, the four day event will include a Trash Art Gallery on display at the Hoff - man Center for the Arts, as well as a Trashion Show at Nehalem Bay Winery on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. An opening party will precede the latter event, featuring musi- cal guests Erotic City and cater- ing from Neah-Kah-Nie Bistro starting at 4 p.m. Refreshments will also be available for purchase from Surf 2 Soul during the event. Trash Art Gallery reception tick- ets are $40, while tickets for the Trashion Show are $50. For more information and to purchase tick- ets, visit www.heartofcartm.org. Soup Bowl benefi t night Wildlife Center hosts Birds of a Feather event returns ASTORIA – Enjoy a soup din- ner at The Harbor’s annual Soup Bowl benefi t night, held at The Loft at The Red Building on Satur- day at 5 p.m. This event benefi ts victims of assault and domestic violence. Din- ner guests will be invited to choose a handmade ceramic bowl, donated by potter Richard Rowland, and enjoy soup, bread and signature cocktails. A silent auction will be held during the dinner event, hosted by author and actor David Frei. Guest speakers will include Ore- gon Attorney General Ellen Rosen- blum, Clatsop County Circuit Court Judge Cindee Matyas and a local survivor sharing her experience. Following the event, an after-party will be held at Astoria Arts and Movement Center at 8 p.m., featur- ing live music from Ginger Vitus. Tickets for the dinner are $60, which include admission to all events. After-party admission alone is $20. For more informa- tion, visit www.harbornw.org. ASTORIA – Wildlife Center of the North Coast will host the Birds of a Feather Spring Festival, off er- ing an open house and native plant sale, on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival marks an annual opportunity to take a tour of the facility, alongside raffl e prizes and activities for kids. Visitors have the chance to learn about bird life cycles and habitats. This event is free and open to all. Donated proceeds will benefi t the Birds of a Feather annual campaign, supporting wildlife rehabilitation, ecology education and conservation eff orts. For more information, visit www.coastwildlife.org. Spring Wine Walk set for Seaside SEASIDE — The Seaside Downtown Development Asso- ciation will host the Spring Wine Walk on Saturday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Seaside. Coinciding with Oregon Wine Month, this event will feature tast- ings from more than a dozen local wineries, plus refreshments from downtown merchants. Find wine walk maps at the Seaside Carousel Mall and Holiday Inn Express & Suites from 1 to 6 p.m. Admission for the event is $20, plus the cost of tastings. For more information, visit www.seaside- downtown.com. Buoy Beer Co. to hold lager festival ASTORIA — Buoy Beer Co. will introduce Frühlingsfest, the brewery’s fi rst festival dedicated to the lager family of beers, on Saturday at noon. Named for a German word meaning “spring festival,” the event will feature nine guest breweries as well as staple brews and craft selections from Buoy Beer. The brewery also recently announced the debut of a rotating lager series. For more information, visit www.buoybeer.com. Folk trio Joseph set to perform at Liberty Th eatre ASTORIA – Folk music trio Joseph will perform at the Liberty Theatre on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Named for the Wallowa County city of Joseph, the group is made up of sisters Natalie Schepman, Allison and Meegan Closner. They recently released a second album, “Good Luck, Kid.” General admission for the show is $28 in advance or $30 at the door. For more information, visit www.libertyastoria.org. Joseph will perform in Astoria on Friday. Galleries Golden Whale Jewelry Golden Whale Jewelry Gemstones • Silver Gold • Navajo • 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 • Navajo • 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