“A play within a play” about the trials and tribulations of community theater, is how director Lorraine Hardin describes the fast-paced comedy “Play On!”, the latest production by Stage West Community Theatre. It starts this Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m., with performances Friday and Saturday, May 19, 25, and 26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 and 27, at 2 p.m. at the Ocean Shores Lions Club, 832 Ocean Shores Blvd NW.
Tickets are available at Dolores’ and Fay’s, Mocha Madness, OS Animal Hospital, the Ocean Shores Visitor’s Center (in the west side of the Ocean Shores Convention Center), online at www.stagewestcommunitytheatre.org, and at the door.
An all-volunteer local theater group that began in 2010, Stage West will be busy well into summer, as they are a new partner with the 7th annual Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show, Saturday, June 2, at the Convention Center. Wearable Art is hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork designed to be worn on the human body. This year’s theme is “It’s Only Make Believe,” and more information is available at www.oswearableart.com.
The group will use some of its proceeds from that event to fund what they intend to be the first annual Summer Theater Camp for kids, as part of the City of Ocean Shores Summer of Fun day camp, for ages 8-14 at Ocean Shores Elementary School July 9-27. Ages 8-14 will be welcome to participate in a variety of activities hosted by various sponsors. More information will be available in next week’s North Coast News.
Stage West also is raising funds to participate in the Washington State Community Theater Association’s Kaleidoscope competition next year. They will perform acts one from last year’s production of “The Savannah Sipping Society” at the competition in Prosser, WA, February 27-March 3, 2019. Approximately one-third of the way to their financial goal, they will be holding raffles during each show this season, and also plan dress rehearsals of “Savannah” open to the public for a suggested donation amount. Donations may be made through the website, mailed to SWCT, PO Box 1541, or dropped off during any show.
North Beach Singers
North Beach Singers present “A Spring Concert,” starting Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 19 at 3 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 240 Canal Drive SE; and Saturday afternoon, June 2 at 3 p.m. in Moclips at Chapel By the Sea, 4612 State Route 109. Join the singers for a concert that will include a selection of their favorite songs. Admission: a donation of non-perishable food and/or money to benefit the North Beach Food Banks. For information call (360) 289-4499.
Weekend Calendar
May 19: Cambodia Through the Lens of Local Photographer Ed Schroll. Throughout the month, Ocean Shores Public Library hosts an exhibit of Schroll’s photography of Cambodia and the work done there by the non-profit he founded in 2012, “Caring for Poor and Orphaned Children.” From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, the Library will offer free refreshments and conversation as he discusses his ongoing effort and raises funds.
A similar event at the Library last year raised enough money to dig three fresh water wells, able to serve more than 200 people, in a small Cambodian village, Schroll said.
May 19: The Ocean Shores Convention Center is the venue for “Blues at the Beach” starting at 6 p.m. with The Jerry Miller Band, The Tim Hall Band, plus Lolo Marie & Friends. Tickets are $18 pre-sale, $20 day of show and are available at the Convention Center and online at www.brownpapertickets.com. All ages are admitted. There will be a no-host bar for those over 21. The event benefits the Disabled Veterans Motorcycle Club, a registered non-profit based in Tumwater that raises funds to support disabled veterans. Tacoma native Jerry Miller was 17 when he recorded “I Fought the Law” as a guitarist for The Bobby Fuller Four. He was a founding member of Moby Grape, an original band in the early days of San Francisco’s Fillmore West, and is Rolling Stone Magazine’s #68 all-time guitar great. Tim Hall is a favorite of many in Grays Harbor and returns to Ocean Shores for his first show in three years. The event opens with Lolo Marie, a Seattle-area artist who sings “blues-infused rock and roll.”
May 19: Clam Digger Rod Run annual car show at the Ocean Shores/North Beach Elks Lodge on Ocean Lake Way. Drop by and see vintage vehicles and hot rods that span nearly a century, with many local entrants.
Upcoming
May 25-27: Expo at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, including trade show, ice sculpture, car show, vendors, Memorial Day weekend ceremony with flag presentation and service from VFW Post 8956 on Saturday, May 26 at noon.
Commander John Link of VFW Post 8956 will present the memorial service honoring our fallen veterans. The service starts with a Flag Raising Ceremony complete with Bugler Steven Markham on the pavilion near the south doors to the Convention Center. Everyone attending the Expo is then invited to join is in the Center’s break-out rooms to attend the Memorial Service. At 12:30 the service will start with the Boy and Girl Scouts presenting the colors. This is the formal presentation of the American Flag, the VFW flag and the flag of the state of Washington. The audience will join in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the opening prayer. Bill Vandenbush, an honored veteran, author and local celebrity will be the featured speaker in honoring our veterans. Also in preparation for the Fallen Soldier Ceremony, soloist Shawn Bebe will sing “Carved in Stone.”
June
1-2: Hood To Coast Washington is back for its second relay run covering 78 miles from Hood Canal and ending at the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of runners expected to partipate.
2: Wearable Art Show at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, www.oswearableart.com.
2-3: Grays Harbor Festival of Colors kite flying weekend on the beach north of the Damon Road beach approach. Sponsored and organized by Ocean Shores Kites (oceanshoreskites.com). Call (360) 289-4103 for more information.
9: Flag Day Parade, through downtown Ocean Shores, starting at the city gates and ending at the Convention Center. Biggest Flag Day parade in Western Washington, (360) 289-2314 to participate or for more information.
15-23: Quinault Beach Resort & Casino’s 18th anniversary celebration begins, along with the annual Cooking the Blues festival extending through the week with live blues music daily and the finale of Williams and Ree Comedy Show on June 23.
22: Official ribbon cutting ceremony, including a traditional Quinault blessing, for the opening of the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino expansion. Festivities start at 3 p.m.
22-24: Sand & Sawdust Festival, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center and on the main Ocean Shores Beach south of Chance a la Mer beach approach. Sand sculpting competition and chainsaw artist auctions daily.
July
27-29: Bikers at the Beach motorcycle event at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, with Hog Wild Weekend also ongoing simultaneously at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
August
11: Ocean Shores Woof-a-Thon. Annual event honoring our pets and raising funds and awareness for animal welfare. At North Bay High School, with dog walk on the track Games, sporting events and demonstrations, and auction. Online at www.oceanshoreswoofathon.org.
11-12: Body and Soul Festival. Learn all about a natural and homeopathic way of life. At the Ocean Shores Lions Club on Ocean Shores Boulevard.
17-19: 12’s Fan Fest and Beach Party in Ocean Shores, with events at the Convention Center, around town and at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. Largest preseason gathering of Seahawks fans, www.12sfanfest.com.
18: Gnome & Fairy Festival at Seabrook. A day of enchantment and outdoor play for the whole family, face painting, games, crafts and live animal encounters. Starts at 11 a.m.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2: AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, www.associatedarts.org. Visit one of Western Washington’s largest indoor and outdoor handmade arts and crafts fair. Thousand of unique items are showcased by gifted artists and talented craftspeople. Admission is free.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2: Annual Kelpers Festival and Shake Rat Rendezvous, featuring tug of war competition between Moclips and Pacific Beach, kid’s parade, full parade in Pacific Beach on Sunday, and various logging competitions.
September
1: Ocean Shores Paddleathon. Saturday, Sept. 1. Oyhut Bay Seaside Village Canal. For kayak, canoe, and rowing enthusiasts. All Skill levels are welcome. Human-powered boat activities on the lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Race, Poker Paddle, picnic, seminars and the latest in paddling gear at end-of-season prices.
21-23: Whale of Quilt Show at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, (509) 715-9082 for information.
October
6: Big Foot Brew Festival at Seabrook, for craft beer enthusiasts, with some of the regions’ best breweries featured from noon to 5 p.m.
16-21: Irish Music Festival. The West Coast’s largest Irish music festival: 6 stages, 3 venues, including Galway Bay and the Convention Center in Ocean Shores, and 30 great bands. Come tip a pint and kick up your heels. For more information and a schedule visit www.galwaybayevents.com
November
3-4: Run From the Rain Indoor Kite Fly in Ocean Shores, sponsored by Ocean Shores Kites (oceanshoreskites.com). Call (360) 289-4103 for more information.
23-25: Winter Fanta-Sea pre-Christmas festival of holiday gifts and vendors, Ocean Shores Convention Center, (360) 289-9586.
