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Music, theatre, and art will storm Cannon Beach November 4-6th, 2016.  Some of the Northwest’s most successful artists will converge on Cannon Beach as the community hosts its annual fall celebration of the arts. Cannon Beach art galleries and local businesses will present special exhibits, artist demonstrations and host receptions for guest artists all over town during the three-day festival. 

Spotlight Concert                              Friday 7:00pm

Ellen Whyte has just released her fourth album, appropriately titled: Four Way Stop, a soaring achievement from an accomplished singer songwriter. Long time Portland, Oregon KINK FM 102 Blues Show radio personality, Bob Ancheta raved that it gave him “goose bumps!”

Ellen has fronted bands continuously now for more than 30 years, as she has seven critically acclaimed albums. She was captivated by music since she was a child growing up in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Leaving the humidity and the taffeta dresses of her accordion marching band behind, Ellen branched out to blue grass, gospel, rock, blues and jazz. Her eclectic tastes in music include heroes such as Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell, and Bonnie Raitt.

Ellen is known for her astonishing vocals, as she gracefully moves among genres from blues to jazz to funk and ballads. Her percussive rhythm guitar work is well suited to her voice, and she plays solo, in duos and trios, up to a full nine piece band complete with a horn section. She’s won numerous awards for her work, including consideration for two Grammy Award nominations in 1999 and most recently in 2009 for “Four Way Stop.”

Speaking of such, Grammy award producer Dennis Walker had this to say after working on the third CD, Standing at the Sunrise: “She not only sings like an angel, but brings her own styling and phrasing to every song that is completely individual. Thank God for Ellen Whyte who is one of the last few who can still sing blues and pop and jazz, and still stand up on a stage and sing big band standards with the best of them.”

Ellen, guitarist Garry Meziere, and her husband John Mullin, have collaborated with veteran musicians—“The ‘A’ List Commandos,” as Ellen likes to refer to them-- to produce a sophisticated, yet accessible sound that synchs up well with thoughtful and emotionally infused lyrics.

In addition to the Northwest, Ellen tours in the Mid West and on the East Coast, West Coast, and was a featured artist in the International Blues festival in Montreal. Get ready for some “Heart Rockin’ Music” with Ellen Whyte!

Stormy Weather Fashion Show

"Dancing in the Rain"                  Saturday 10:30am

Not sure what to wear for your visit to our Stormy Weather Arts Festival?  Don't worry, come to the Fashion Show at the Coaster Theatre and see the latest fall fashions from many of our local clothing retailers.  Doors open at 10:00am with the show begining at 10:30am.  This is FREE to attend.

Art in Action                                   Saturday 7:00pm

"Art in Action" this evening event will focus on art, artists and entertainment along with a silent auction.

The Saturday night event is at the Surfsand Ballroom.  These Professional artists will be in the spotlight, demonstrating their techniques in painting, sculpture or other media.  As an attendee of the Art in Action event you will have first opportunity to purchase these original works directly from the Artists.  If an original work is still available after the event it will return to the galleries for display throughout the weekend. 

The silent auction will let attendees bid on unique Cannon Beach experiences, travel packages to other destinations and other items donated by our Chamber of Commerce members and other hospitality partners.  Again this year the Art in Action Auction will support our efforts to provide three scholarships for kids.  One for Theater Performing Arts, one for the Music Camp, and another for the Arts camp.

Entertainment includes music, presentations from our artists, and other special performances.

Art in Action will be held at the Surfsand Ballroom located at 148 W Gower St.  The Wayfarer will be catering the wonderful food and beverages with a local and sustainable focus this year.  Doors will open at 7:00pm.

To purchase Art in Action tickets click the register now button!

Music Around Town

Over a dozen local musicians will be playing music throughout Cannon Beach over the weekend, and local businesses will host these musical acts for your listening pleasure.  This is truly a wonderful opportunity to experience the variety of talent that our local musicians possess.

Gallery Receptions

Starting Friday all of our galleries and many other businesses around town will be having receptions, demonstrations, and presentations from many special artists.  Each individual location will add their unique touch to our Stormy Weather Arts Festival.  Check our website or event brochure for all the details.

Brews, Blues, and BBQs                  Sunday 11:00am

The three breweries in Cannon Beach have each created their own unique Stormy Weather inspired beer specially for this weekend.  These will be available on tap during the festival.  We will be pouring the Stormy Weather inspired ales at this event.

All while Steve Cheseborough plays his Oregon Coast influenced style of Delta Blues.  Certainly a great end note to an outstanding weekend!

Join us at the Chamber Community Hall for this unique and fabulous pairing of live music, microbrews and barbeques.  Sweet Basil's Cafe will be serving up both pulled pork and eggplant sliders.

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