Irish music plays in Ocean Shores
Galway Bay Irish Restaurant, Pub & Gifts in Ocean Shores is hosting a celebration of Irish music as they explore the Irish influence in Appalachian, Bluegrass, Cowboy, Country and Cavalry (ABC3) music.
This 3-day event, taking place exclusively at Galway Bay, is from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2.
The musicians: Cowboy singer Hank Cramer will perform, accompanied by master instrumentalist “Banjo Ed” Kramer on 5-string banjo and mandolin. They will share the stage with their friend and special guest Paul Steuerman, a popular and talented poet on the “cowboy gathering” circuit. Cramer has been performing at the Galway Bay Pub since 1993, and has released 24 CDs in his career as well as several movie soundtracks. Although best known as a Celtic balladeer, Cramer sings a broad repertoire of cowboy and Appalachian songs as well. Kramer is highly in demand as both a studio recording sideman and as an on-stage performer. Paul Steuerman is a working cowboy from Okanogan County. He is well-known as a performer of both his original poetry as well as classics of western literature.
The pub is located at 880 Point Brown Avenue Northeast, Ocean Shores.
For more information: www.galwaybayirishpub.com
Willapa’s 21st Annual Community Awards Banquet
Join the Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a dazzling evening celebrating the best of the Willapa Harbor Region.
The Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce invites you to their 21st Annual Community Awards Banquet, themed “A Night of a Thousand Pearls,” on Saturday, Feb.. 1, at the historic Willapa Harbor Community Center. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular celebration of community achievement, recognizing outstanding businesses, individuals, and citizens who contribute to the vibrancy of the Willapa Harbor Region.
Beachside Author Series at Seabrook features Burlingame
Join Harbor native Jeff Burlingame, winner of an NAACP Image Award for Best Literary Work and a two-time Image Award nominee, at the Feb. 8 Beachside Author Series at Seabrook.
Burlingame has written over 30 books and is the recipient of a prestigious Sigma Delta Chi award from the Society of Professional Journalists. His work includes biographies of musicians John Lennon and Kurt Cobain, and Washington legend George Varnell. He’s also the author of: Moon Olympic Peninsula, highlighting Coastal Getaways, Rainforests & Waterfalls, Hiking & Camping. From 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Seabrook Town Hall.
The Driftwood Players offer These Shining Lives
The Driftwood Players upcoming production of These Shining Lives — a drama in two acts for teens and adults — is written by Melanie Marnich and directed by Alex Eddy.
The play chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true, but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits – or endanger the lives of those who come after them.
Performance Dates:
Saturday: Feb. 8
Friday, Saturday: Feb. 14, 15
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Feb. 21, 22, 23
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Feb. 28, March 1, 2
Friday and Saturday curtain time : 7:30 PM
Sunday matinee curtain time: 1:30 PM
Tickets are $20 and are available online at:
Aberdeendriftwood.com
Valu Drug in Montesano
Tinderbox Coffee Roasters in Aberdeen
Harbor Drug in Hoquiam
The Dusty Trunk in Ocean Shores
Tickets can also be purchased at the door, if available.
Rush tickets can be purchased the night of the performance for $10 for students presenting a student ID card, if seats are available.
Friday, Feb. 14 is a “pay what you can” night. Season ticket holders and patrons with regular priced tickets are encouraged to attend these Friday night performances as well.
Info: 360-580-7947, debbiescoones1@gmail.com
The Driftwood Theatre is located at 120 E 3rd St., Aberdeen.