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Astoria Music Festival, June 14–30

With Victorian Astoria as the backdrop, the Astoria Music Festival celebrates its 11th anniversary from June 14–30. World-class talents from across the globe convene in the historical town each year to perform classic pieces, which this year includes a celebration of opera genius Richard Wagner @ 200.
The festival brings big city performances at affordable prices to this culturally-rich North Coast town. Some of the biggest names in the game travel from across the globe to perform, including internationally-recognized cellist Sergey Antonov and leading operatic artist Ruth Ann Swenson.
Lasting almost three weeks, the festival consists of almost two dozen events, operas, chamber music performances, dance shows, and more. The final week is “Young Artist Week” where exceptional students perform with professional singers, musicians, coaches, and directors. For more information visit www.astoriamusicfestival.org.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Lincoln City, June 22

Audiences will skip down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her friends when the Missoula Children's Theatre and more than 50 local students perform an original musical adaptation of the timeless favorite, The Wizard of Oz on June 22.

The cast features Lincoln City-area children in 1st through 12th grades as Dorothy, the Lion, the Tin Man and Toto. Also featured will be the Professor/Wizard, Glinda, the Wicked Witch, the Green Guard, and Mayor Munchkin. Other children perform in groups as the Winkies, the Magicians, the Munchkins, and the Fierce and Ferocious Flowers.
The children auditioned on June 17 and have been rehearsing all week with the two traveling directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre. The MCT sends touring productions across the country in little red trucks packed full of costumes, scenery, props, and makeup.

Performances of The Wizard of Oz take place at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 in the auditorium at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy 101. Tickets for the audience are $10 reserved and $5 general, on sale now at 541-994-9994, www.LincolnCity-CulturalCenter.org.

Secret Garden Tour, Newport, June 22–23

Beautiful gardens, varying from an organic vegetable garden to gardens with stunning vistas and water features are on display at the annual Samaritan House Secret Garden Tour and Garden Party, taking place Sunday, June 23 from 12–6 p.m. The self-guided tours of gardens on Yaquina Bay Road and in the Toledo area of Lincoln County serves as a fundraiser for Samaritan House, which provides homeless families in Lincoln County with safe shelter as well as assistance in transitioning to self-sufficiency.

The Garden Tour features several garden tours, live music, an art raffle, door prizes, and snacks, wine, and desserts.

Tickets are $20 each and are available at Samaritan House and at the various gardens on the tour. Shuttles will be running between most tour locations frequently; parking is also available.

Those in the mood for wining and dining can attend the Garden Gala on Saturday, June 22, a fundraising dinner taking place at the Newport Shilo Inn and Suites. Tickets for the gala are $50; joint Gala/Garden Tour tickets are $65 per person. 541-574-8898; www.samfamshelter.org

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