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The Columbia Press 8 September 23, 2022 Events Gypsy folk-style ensemble perform The Zingaresca Ensemble is a trio made up of gypsy vir- tuoso Vadim Kolpakov; Oleg Timofeyev, responsible for the revival of the seven-string guitar; and Juilliard-trained baritone Anton Belov. They’ll perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Char- lene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts, 588 16th St., Astoria. The ensemble interweave classical Eastern European guitar heritage with tradi- tions of the Roman and Jewish diaspora. The event is spon- sored by Partners for the PAC. Tickets are $25 and available online at charlenelarsencenter. org or by calling 503- 338-9132. Duo to highlight jazz guitars Dave Drury and John Stow- ell perform together in a jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. Satur- day, Sept. 24, at the KALA performance space, 1017 Ma- rine Drive, Astoria. Tickets are $20 and avail- able at brownpapertickets. com (search for Astoria), or at the door. Both are local favorites known for their mellow jazz. Drury has been a regu- lar performer at Bridgewa- ter Bistro and released the 2019 album “Where Do We Go From Here?” Stowell has performed and taught in 20 countries during his 45-year career. For more information, call 503-338-4878. Candidates forum set in Seaside A candidates forum featur- ing those running for Seaside and Gearhart city councils is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Seaside City Hall, 989 Broadway. The forum is sponsored by the Seaside chapter of the American Association of Uni- versity Women, the Seaside Signal, and The Astorian. The public may attend in person or via live-stream on the AAUW’s YouTube chan- nel. Questions are welcomed. Dracula’s story as told by author’s kin An evening with Dacre Stok- er – the great grand-neph- ew of Dracula author Bram Stoker – begins at 7 p.m. Sat- urday, Oct. 1, at the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. Admission is free and spon- sored by the Clatsop County Historical So- ciety. Dacre Stoker is an author, Stoker presenter, and lecturer. His presentation, “125 Years of Dracula from Novel to Stage to Screen,” will guide the audience through the world of Dracula as only a member of the Stoker family can. The presentation celebrates the 125th anniversary of the famous novel and features photos, film clips, and expert commentary. Books will be available for sale in the lobby and Dacre Stoker will be on hand after the event for a book sign- ing. Watercolor class held in October A watercolor class for be- ginners, “Illustrating the Pa- cific Northwest,” will be held the first four Saturdays in Oc- tober. Using the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest as a guide, students will get to know the basics of watercol- or with local artist Lindsey Aarts. Included are funda- mental painting techniques, color mixing, and process. Students will be given a list of necessary supplies before the start of the class. Classes are from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 1, 8, 15, and 22 in the Barbey Maritime Center at the Columbia River Mari- time Museum. Cost is $115 for museum members or $140 for non- members. An intermediate watercolor class will be held in the afternoons on the same days. Sign up through the mu- seum’s website, crmm.org/ classes.html. Fall fest seeks sellers, helpers Vendors and volunteers are sought for the third annu- al Warrenton Fall Festival, which runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Robinson Community Park. An estimated 4,000 attend- ees are expected. The event is sponsored by Spruce Up Warrenton. Register to be a vendor or volunteer through the group’s Facebook page. Nonprofit groups can earn money by running one of the carnival games. Groups interested in hand- ing out candy during the Trunk-or-Treat or volunteers who can help with running the event also should apply.