March is once again Women’s History Month
Throughout the country, Universities, Organizations, Libraries, Museums, Cities, Counties, States and many others will focus attention on the accomplishments of individual women as well as the impact of Women in U.S. History,
As recently as the 1970’s women’s history was virtually non-existent in our k-12 curriculum. Since then, town-by -town, a light has shown on the strength, ingenuity, fortitude, intelligence and bravery of U.S. women and how profoundly they have profoundly impacted and continue to impact the growth and prosperity of this great nation.
Lincoln City is once again taking a leading role, in highlighting the accomplishments of Oregon’s historic and unsung women, and featuring local musicians and artists. We hope you will join us this March and learn about these amazing Americans.
Schedule:
March 3 • Lauren Sheehan
Lincoln City Cultural Center • 7PM
Sheehan is a charismatic ‘songster’, an interpreter of songs learned from some of America’s greatest folk and blues artists. She is known for her voice, which slides through old lyrics like clear water through a smooth creek bed. Her performances are memorable for the authentic range of her material: from unaccompanied ballads, to boozy Memphis blues, to old time banjo tunes, to old country songs and eclectic modern folk. “She is a musical shape shifter, in one song making the willow weep and in another making the werewolf howl.” Her most recent album is “Rose City Ramble.” http://www.laurensheehanmusic.com
March 3 • Hillary & Jackie
Bijou Theatre • 11AM • $2 Show
The tragic story of world renowned classic cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Stars Rachel Griffiths and Emily Watson.
March 10 • Beth Wood
Lincoln City Cultural Center • 7PM
With grandiose dreams of becoming a musician, a baker, or a cowgirl, Wood left west Texas to study voice and piano at Brevard College in North Carolina. A detour from her classical studies led her to Austin, where she picked up a degree in literature and a guitar. Beth began writing her own songs and quickly discovered a feeling of musical freedom that she has been hooked on ever since. Fifteen years, thousands of shows, nine albums, three cars, and numerous awards later, Beth Wood has never looked back. Her exceptional musicianship, crafty songwriting, and engaging, energetic stage presence have been winning over audiences from coast to coast. http://www.bethwoodmusic.com
March 10 • Selena
Bijou Theatre • 11AM • $2 Show
The true story of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, a Texas born tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome. Stars Jennifer Lopez, who won the Golden Globe award for outstanding actress.
March 10 • The Women’s Sufferage Movement in Oregon
North Lincoln County Historical Museum • 1PM • FREE
Perhaps nothing is more important in the history of women’s rights in the United States than the struggle for full citizenship and the right to vote. Oregon’s woman suffrage activities were tied to the regional and national movement since those leaders visited Oregon to organize and support the work, and Oregon suffragists visited other states to assist them with campaigns. In November 1912, Oregon voters approved woman suffrage by 52 percent.
2012 is the centennial of the Oregon Woman Suffrage Movement. In recognition of that valiant effort by Oregon Women, the NLCH Museum will offer a presentation by historian Cathy Alzner on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 1 PM.
March 17 • Pilar French
Lincoln City Cultural Center • 7PM
Pilar French is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who offers a deep mix of styles and insights. Funny, brainy, sexy, articulate and precise with a desire for serendipity. “I do use music to show my emotions but I also try to write thought-evoking music. Maybe you read the lyrics and you think it’s about something totally different than I do. Maybe it’s intel-rock-tual. A thinking person’s music. If you want something you can marinade on, you can listen to multiple times and discover something different every time you listen to it…that’s what my music is.” She’s been a member of several bluesy, funky bands including Soul Patrol Mission and Swerve; then she played with singer Kate Mann and worked with singer Lara Michell from Stolen Sweets and Dirty Martini. She released the album “Butterflies” in 2007, “Alive” in 2009, and in 2011, “Deliver.” In Lincoln City, she’ll be playing with the Pilar French Intention: Jeff Koch (Jake Oken-berg, Beautiful Train Wrecks), Tony Howard (Pinehurst Kids, Tony Howard) on drums, and Sean Nowland on bass. www.pilarfrench.com
March 24 • Lori Fletcher and the Deco Moon Jazz Trio
Lincoln City Cultural Center • 7PM
Lori Fletcher’s love of the classical eras of the 1930s through the 60s, jazz, blues and R & B, inspired her to create Deco Moon Jazz, where she fronts the band as their girl singer. Deco Moon focuses on the swingin’ standards, down and dirty Delta blues and classic Motown of years gone by. Fletcher’s sultry heartfelt vocals are accompanied by some of the finest musicians in the Northwest. Their latest album, “Ah, But I’ve Learned!” is Fletcher’s first CD, with her favorite tunes from the Great American Songbook.
For information on the LCCC, call 541-994-9994 or head to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.