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Art Walk includes works of six galleries in Brookings For the Pilot

The May 11 Second Saturday Art Walk will go beyond woodwork when guests can view sculptures and art creations of all sizes at six galleries in downtown Brookings. The monthly event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. and will include food at all galleries, music and interviews. Participating venues are Brian Scott Gallery, Curry County Democrat Headquarters, Forecastle Books and Gallery, Manley Art Center, Semi Aquatic Gallery, and Wild Rivers Film Festival Headquarters. Woodworker Randy Pearson, a selftitled “wood whittler” since age 12,

will show his creations at Semi Aquatic Gallery, 654 Chetco Ave. “Simple beginnings (in woodworking) became lifelong pursuits and continue like any good experience,” Pearson said in the gallery’s blog. “I will never be done learning from the environment and everything around me.” Pearson also enjoys painting, drawing and coloring. For more information about Semi Aquatic Gallery, including reading the entire blog about Pearson, visit artandsurf.com or call 503-451-3775. Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Ave., will feature the art of Brian Childers. The acrylic paintings on

canvas and board of Brian Childers. He will be available for a meet-andgreet during art walk hours and will be interviewed by local art historian Pete Chasar at 4:30 p.m. Childers is known in the community as a master wood turner, utilizing exotic woods, creating bowls, vessels and containers. He has now branched out and showcases his painting. Brian works in acrylics, painting on canvas and board. “His images are beautifully portrayed in a simple, clean and minimalist format, utilizing color and design in a striking way, capturing Please see GALLERIES, Page 9

Local event memorializes Wild Rivers Film Festival Brookings moviemaking legend presents were 27 for the memorial and 30 for the movie,” said event organizer Marilyn Hart, “People reminisced about Elmo and I heard a few new interesting stories about him.” The memorial, held at Capella by the Sea, was led by Lon Goddard and had displays celebrating Williams’ life and achievements. The stunning seaside chapel itself was, in a way, another one of the displays. It was built to

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Elmo Williams Day was observed in Brookings last weekend with a couple of events drawing strong attendance to help memorialize the filmmaker and one of Brookings’ most famous sons. A ceremony was held, following a film screening of one of his award-winning films to honor the Academy Award winning editor. “It was a good turn-out and a great crowd. There

honor Williams’ late wife Lorraine, and later donated to the city. A ﬁtting and beautiful site to honor him in. Refreshments were served, including two of Lorraine’s famous Rum Cakes made by Hart herself. Of which Hart said, “not one piece was left.” Attendees were then treated to a showing of High Noon (1952), the classic western for which Williams earned an Academy Award for Best Film Editing. The Chetco

Playhouse served as an art-house cinema for the day. Excitement was already building amongst Brookings’ history buffs, cineﬁles, and those who knew Elmo for the next installment of the now annual event. The event was made possible thanks to the Chetco Pelican Players and City of Brookings. “He was obviously loved,” said Hart, “Many told me that they are already looking forward to next year’s event!”

Langlois Lions Club announces plant sale days to answer questions from seeding to pruning, etc. Gary CarThe Langlois Lions Club is ter, a well-known retired nursery hosting the Mary Hildebrand man will offer copies of his books Memorial Plant sale, Friday May including one great compendium 17 and Saturday May 21, from of herbs. Other features: David 9 am to 4 pm. at the Lions club Woof’s beautiful pottery, a great house 48136 Floras Lake Loop, selection of specialty vegetable Langlois. and ﬂower seeds, and Langlois Again, the sale promises to be Market hot dog coupons. A new one of the best of any world-faintroduction: a variety of rock mous Langlois events. Visitors hounding type large stickers with should ﬁnd that the wide variety two made especially for Langlois of tomatoes, veggie starts, house by Sun Design Graphics. plants including succulents and We are also happy to announce yard greenery is sure to please. that our Langlois food truck Great The highlights: Native plant expert American Dave’s will be on site and master gardener on hand both both days. The very tasty menu is For the Pilot

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made with organic fresh foodstuff and includes gourmet tacos and sandwiches. One great plus: espresso coffee. The donations from various businesses, nurseries, and the community have been quite phenomenal as usual: Valley Flora, Stillwater Natives Nursery, Shinglehouse Nursery, Dragonﬂy Farm & Nursery, Nicki’s Knick- Knacks, Langlois Market, Ray’s of Port Orford, and Westside Growers. Should you visit any of the above sponsors, please thank them for supporting the Lions club. The proceeds from this event goes to our charitable programs. More-

over, if you should come across old glasses, hearing aids, and/or cell phones during your spring cleaning, please drop them off at the sale or in the box at the Langlois Post Ofﬁce. These items are recycled and distributed to those in need. Finally, we hope to see you at the sale. There will be plenty of coffee, parking spaces and opportunities to connect with fellow green thumbs. If you have any plants to donate, please drop them off on May 16th h at the club or call Deanna at 542 348 2507 if different arrangements are needed or for more info.

pre-season fundraising event

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The Wild Rivers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its preseason fundraising event featuring an exclusive screening of the captivating new film, Art Thief. Don’t miss your chance to experience this thrilling tale on May 27th at the Redwood Theater, starting at 7 p.m. Art Thief follows the story of a passionate yet untalented artist who finds himself embroiled in a grander scheme after stealing a painting from a local museum. Inspired by the infamous 1990 robbery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, this suspenseful thriller stars Max Deacon and Jacqueline Emerson, known for her role in the Hunger Games franchise. Having garnered acclaim and accolades at prestigious film festivals such as the Orlando Film Festival, the Sarasota Film Festival, and the Boston International Film Festival, Art Thief promises an exhilarating cinematic experience. To make this event even more special, Jacqueline Emerson will be in attendance, along with our presenting sponsor Newswatch 12 KDRV-TV, adding to the excitement of this one-night-only screening. Tickets for the event are $15 and available for purchase online at wildriversfilmfestival. com. For those who prefer Please see FILM, Page 10

Phone Number: 541-813-1717 • Address: 519 Chetco Avenue, Unit 7, Brookings, OR 97415 • Email: Circulation@CountryMedia.net

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