Art and Theater in Seaside, Oregon
Arts and Theater on the North Coast
Seaside / Cannon Beach / Gearhart / Arch Cape / Manzanita !
The greatest attraction to Seaside, Cannon Beach, and Gearhart Oregon is, of course, the beach, along with all the other fantastic outdoor activities the area features. But what if the weather outside is frightful and cabin fever is setting in? Not to worry! There are plenty of things to do indoors on the North Coast. With diverse art galleries, state-of-the-art movie theaters, and several live theater options as well, there is no reason to be bored during a Seaside Sou-wester! Here is a sampling of local theatres and galleries.
See our Movies page for local movie options.
Coaster Theatre, Cannon Beach
108 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
(503) 436-1242
Originally a roller rink in the twenties, this historic building transitioned to a silent movie theater in the fifties. In 1972 a Portland patron of the arts remodeled the structure to what it is today. Enjoy family friendly to Shakespearean acts on the coast at this wonderful non profit organization. Tickets range in price from $8 to $25 for most events. See this season's listing of shows at the top of this page.
HOLIDAY – November 18 – December 23, 2016
Performances begin at 7:30pm
Sunday shows start at 3:00pm
In our American culture It’s a Wonderful Life has become almost as familiar as Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, dreams of escape and adventure only to have them quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him – by showing him – what the world would have been like had he never been born and that his life has been, after all, a wonderful life. This faithful adaptation celebrates the faith of the season, as well as the American philosophy of life: hard work, fair play and the love and support of one’s family and community will be rewarded.
Astor Street Opry Company, Astoria
129 W Bond, Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-6104
Shanghaied in Astoria
The Astor Street Opry Company is best known for the widely popular local hit Shanghaied in Astoria, which combines history, lore, and humor. It runs during the summer months through mid-September. Other popular yearly productions are Scrooged in Astoria and The Lewis and Clark Melodrama, but these are interspersed with various other productions as well.
Art Galleries
Shearwater Gallery: 111 Broadway, Suite 10-11, Seaside, OR. Telephone: 503-738-0328
Sunrose Gallery: 606 Broadway, Seaside, OR. Telephone: 503-738-7788
Artworks: 300 Broadway, Seaside, OR. Telephone: 503-738-8755
Oregon Gallery: 15 Broadway, Seaside, OR. Telephone: 503-738-9288
Cannon Beach Art Association: 1064 S Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR. Telephone: 503-436-0744
White Bird Gallery: 251 N Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR. Telephone: 503-436-2681
Dragonfire Studio: 123 Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR. Telephone 503-436-1533
Northwest by Northwest: 232 N Spruce, Cannon Beach, OR. Telephone: 503-436-0741
Osborne Studio and Gallery: 641 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita, OR. Telephone: 503-368-7518
4th Street Studio: 125 N 4th St., Manzanita, OR. Telephone: 503-368-6449
Sea Level Gallery LLC: 194 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, OR. Telephone: 503-368-3310