Mini-concert series

Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts introduces our YouTube channel with local artists presenting “mini-concerts” of 30 minutes or so.  Supporters will have an opportunity to make a donation, continuing the tradition of robust community support for the Larsen Center (PAC).

PerspicuityJuly 3: Perspicuity

Perspicuity: Joanne Rideout, with Jerry Middaugh on acoustic guitar.

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Simon Levene guitaristJune 26: Simon Levene 

This is a performance by singer/songwriter, Simon Levene at the Charlene Larsen Center. His music features both 6-string and 10-string acoustic guitar.

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The Sassie Lassies
June 19: The Sassie Lassies

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Dave Drury and Luke YdstieJune 12: David Drury and Luke Vdstie

This is a performance by guitarist David Drury and upright bassist Luke Ydstie at the Charlene Larsen Center.
0:00 Start
2:55 A Minor Detail
8:39 Unexpected Amenities
12:14 Java Samba
18:03 Where Do We Go From Here
22:15 Waltz for Kater
27:24 Strollin’ the Waterfront
33:18 Forever
All songs composed by David Drury.  All rights reserved.

 

Deac Guidi (Bass Vocalist) and Dr. Susan Buehler's (Collaborative Pianist)June 5: Deac Guidi (Bass Vocalist) and Dr. Susan Buehler (Collaborative Pianist)
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Myshkin Warbler and Jenny QMay 29 video: Myshkin Warbler and Jenny Q

This is a performance by Myshkin Warbler and Jenny Qaqundah (known as Jenny Q) at the Charlene Larsen Center.

Myshkin Warbler and Jenny Q, the PPAC artists providing this week’s mini-concert, are recent residents in Clatsop County.  They have performed at KALA and also at venues on the Peninsula. A remarkable songwriter, Myshkin sings with passion and insight while Jenny Q provides a cello accompaniment to Myshkin’s lyrics. They bring a remarkable gift to our local Arts community! Give a listen.

May 22 video:  Kent M. Smith

Kent M. Smith is a recent arrival to the Arts scene on the North Coast. He brings a songwriting style and an impressive voice to his work. Give a listen and watch for him as he finds a following here on the coast.

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Astoria Tuba QuartetMay 15 video:  Astoria Tuba Quartet

With:
Lee Stromquist on a Bass Tuba,
Dennis Hale on an F Tuba,
John Hammond on an Euphonium,
Brian Bergman on an Euphonium.

 


 Aleesha Serrita Need and Dave Drury

May 8 video:  Aleesha Serrita Nedd and Dave Drury

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Brownsmead Flats

May 1 video: The Brownsmead Flats

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The Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts (PAC) is at 588 16th St in Astoria.   For more information contact info@PartnersForThePAC.org or call 503-338-9132.

The YouTube channel is here. Enjoy the videos with us, and look forward with us to the time when we can again come together to PACK the PAC!