Monday, March 11

“Creative Mondays” take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crescent Harbor Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City. Attendees may come for only part of the day if wished; a 3 p.m. critique is encouraged. This is not limited to painters, but for any artwork a person wants to work on. For more information, call 707-464-9133.

Tuesday, March 12

St. Joseph Catholic Church presents The Irish Variety Show featuring five entertainers performing Emerald Isle-style comedy, music, song and dance. The program will be at 7 p.m. at the church, 319 E St., Crescent City. Tickets are $15 for adults and $50 for a family. Tickets are available at Del Norte Office Supply, the church office or online at sjccc.net.

Thursday, March 14

Pelican Bay Arts Association meets at 11 a.m. for its general meeting followed by a potluck at noon at the Manley Art Center and Gallery, 433 Oak St., Brookings. At 12:30 p.m., Dawn Phillips of the Chetco Photographers Association will show how to use a point and shoot camera. Those attending are welcome to bring their own cameras for pointers. For more information, call 541-469-1807.

Friday, March 15

Live music by Pistol River Contraband and displays by local artists will take place during the grand opening of Mangia Buff Italian buffet, ale and wine garden in the GoldRush Center, 29692 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach. Tickets are $10 per person.

Saturday, March 16

Ellensburg Theater Company presents its second annual Golda Awards at 6:30 p.m. at the Rogue Playhouse, 94196 Moore St., Gold Beach. The event is free for all members of the theater company. For information about membership and to reserve a seat, call 541-247-4ETC (4382).

Tuesday, March 19

Brookings Harbor Community Theater is holding auditions for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”  at 6:30 p.m. at the Harbor Performing Arts Center, 97900 Shopping Center Ave. Speaking and singing  parts are available for people 16 and older and chorus parts are available for children 6 and older. Auditions will also be  at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. For more information, contact Director Dori Blodgett at 541-661-2473 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Additional information is also available at http://www.brookingsharborcommunity theater.com.

Announcements

Singing telegrams by Georgia Blank are being offered to lift spirits at no charge. To schedule a singing telegram, call 541-469-5625.

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Announcements for live art, theatrical, entertainment and musical events happening in Curry and Del Norte counties may be sent to Bill Schlichting, features editor at the Curry Coastal Pilot, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it For information, call 541-469-3123.