Author: North Coast BBQ

About the artist: Laura Collins was born in Chicago, Illinois. She pursued her art continually throughout the early years during which sh also raised her family. She commenced her full time art career in 1998. Since the, workshops from known artists and at the Scottsdale Artist School, constant reading, experimentation, habitual plein air painting, and associate with other professional artists, have each contributed to her progress.

Gina Seufert, Physician and Clinic Services Executive and Privacy Officer who is leading the event driven by her passion for art and the North County community, adds, “This is a great opportunity for artists of all ages and talents to speak with their heart and help support community awareness of American Heart Month.”

Artists of all ages on the Oregon coast can submit up to five entries for any medium. There are no fees for creative submissions. The submitted artwork will remain at NCRD throughout February. All mediums may be entered and must be clearly labeled with the creative title, artist name and sale price. All submitting artists, please note that all digital work must be printed and wall-ready, hanging art must be wall-ready, and free-standing art objects are also welcome but must be accompanied by a stand or holder to securely hold them in place.

Cash awards will be offered for first place ($500), second ($250), third ($175), a people’s choice award ($250) and a special award ($150) for submissions from artists of high school age or younger. The artwork submission deadline is Sunday, January 28, 2024. Please plan to drop off your display-ready artwork from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North County Recreation District office located at 36155 9th St., Nehalem, Oregon. If you have questions or want to express an early interest, please get in touch with McLainAL@ah.org.

In this meditative gathering, our liturgy will be simple and focus on the presence of the wild life around us. Instead of a typical sermon, we will allow ourselves time to listen as the natural world speaks in its own ways, with optional time to share our experiences. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring along a journal, if you like, to write or sketch your reflections. An alternative form of Holy Communion will be offered to all who would like to participate in this ancient, elemental sacrament.

The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) & Neat Art Studio of Netarts are delighted to bring the 1979 Pulitzer Prize winning drama THE GIN GAME, written by D.L. Coburn, to the stage. Directed by Robert Buckingham and produced by Kristin Johnson, THE GIN GAME is a poignant story of two people who fight loneliness, loss, and each other while playing Gin!

Fonsia Dorsey, portrayed by Doral Vance, is a new resident at a nursing home for senior citizens and happens to meet Weller Martin, portrayed by Rodney Dahl, a loner and longtime resident at the home. Weller decides to help Fonsia work out the newbie jitters by playing his favorite game of gin rummy. Having never played the game before, Weller teachers Fonsia the basics and she instantly has a case of beginners’ luck, which eats away at poor Weller. This builds her confidence and hilariously irritates Weller. He assumed an easy victory, and now tries, and tries again to foil the newbie’s luck to no avail. They discover that they no longer fit in with their friends, families, and fellow residents. This begins a friendship where the two play gin rummy and discuss the good times, bad times, money, society, and the outside world as a way to counter life’s many defeats. THE GIN GAME is both funny and touching.

Performances will be held at The Barn Community Playhouse in Tillamook on June 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, & July 1 2023 at 7:00PM and June 18, 25, & July 2 2023 at 2:00PM. Doors open one half-hour prior to curtain. Tickets are on sale now at tillamooktheater.com or call the TAPA box office at (503) 812-0275 to purchase tickets, ask questions or you need assistance.

As always, opening night is Gala Night where each ticket holder receives one free beverage and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres.

tillamooktheater.com/index.php/about-us/news/