Amato's Supper Club

There will be a hisorical presentation by Lauri Kramer Serafin, V.P. Lower Columbia Preservation Society & Jim Forrester, former owner of J.P. Plumbing where Amato's Supper Club was located.

This presenttion will be followed by music from the Sea Cats, a local 6 peice band of excellent musicians, playing music from the 1940's.

Amato's Supper Club
Amato’s Supper Club was in operation between 1941 and 1948 it was the hottest spot in Astoria for entertainment and hospitality in the 1940’s.  It was the spot to be seen, dine, dance, meet friends, and see floor shows. It was located on 11th Street, between Commercial and Bond, in the Sandborn Building. The Supper Club space is currently the home of JP Plumbing. 
The owner, George Amato was born in Portland in 1904, the son of Sicilian immigrants. After high school, he worked as a garage mechanic and later opened his own garage. Other business ventures included bowling alleys in Portland and Astoria, flea markets in Portland, fishing boats, restaurants and nightclubs.  George and Mary Luciana married in 1934. They worked as business partners in their multiple business ventures and were highly successful as entrepreneurs.
In Astoria, it appears their first business venture was a four lane bowling alley in the Sandborn Building in 1934.  The entrance was on 10^th St. 
Later, they opened the “Entertainment Salon” nightclub in the basement of the bowling alley in August of 1936. There was food service, beer and live entertainment.  It was a mecca for shows in the 30's.
Then, the business venture expanded into the new Amato’s Supper Club with a full service restaurant, bar, stage and dance floor.  It was known as the “Palace of the Pacific”, The nightclub that sat 500 people.  

Sea Cats
Rooted in the creative spirit of the Pacific North Coast, this jazz outfit blends rich tradition with fearless exploration. Featuring the stylized, expressive vocals of Celeste Olivares and spirited horn play, the group moves fluidly across genres, weaving multi-genre improvisations into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. With deep respect for the artistry of the past and an ear toward the present moment, the band creates music that honors jazz’s legacy while inviting listeners into something new, intimate, and alive !

Celeste Olivares/ Vocals
Clarence Robinson/ Bass
Bradford Bleidt/ Keys
Allan Kalik/ Trumpet
Tom Hunt/ Woodwinds
Michael Morrow/ Drums