In any good partnership, the load is shared to lighten the burden; just like a relay. Why run a whole marathon when you can split the distance with your friends?

A new splash of color is coming to the Oregon Coast — one that promises to inspire artists, crafters, families and anyone looking for a creative escape.

The good times will roll when The Late Risers bring their New Orleans jazz sound to the Newport Performing Arts Center this Sunday, March 1.

Explore themes of resilience and renewal at the Newport Visual Arts Center this March when the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts presents the 2026 Member Show, “Hope Rising.”

Riverbend Players will bring edge-of-your-seat suspense to the Oregon Coast with a nine-show run of “Misery” at the NCRD Performing Arts Center, opening this Friday, Feb. 27.

The Lincoln City Cultural Center will have the key to a fun evening when Piano Heist brings big laughs, lightning-fast song changes and audience-powered music to town this Saturday, Feb. 28.

Learn how to support coastal wildlife and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts when the Seven Capes Bird Alliance hosts a Volunteer Recognition and Recruitment event at Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center this Saturday, Feb. 28.

International short films return to the big screen when Lincoln City’s Bijou Theatre presents three curated programs of animation, documentary and live-action cinema from Feb. 27 through March 5.

Five accomplished writers will headline the 2026 Oregon Legacy literary series at Lincoln City’s Driftwood Public Library this March.

Celebrate the opening of the brand-spanking-new Yachats Public Library at a ribbon-cutting and open house this Saturday, Feb. 28.

For nearly half a century, the final full weekend of February in Newport has been defined by the scent of salt air, the steam of fresh chowder and the clinking of wine glasses.

A University of Oregon project studying how Lincoln County residents find news and information will culminate in two days of events on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1.

Step into velvet, sparkle and after-hours mischief at Primaltones Community Venue this Saturday, Feb. 21, when “Newport After Dark” delivers an evening of burlesque, comedy and cabaret heat.

Don’t miss your chance to book a spot when registration for the Newport Paper and Book Arts Festival opens at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Shell out some cash and maybe even get a little lacquered up at Oregon Coast Community College on Saturday, March 14, when the Pearls of Wisdom fund-raising gala returns for its eighth year.

Best as I can tell, there aren’t any support groups for people like me, or even a name for my affliction, for the monkey on my back.

Explore the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence at Newport Public Library this Saturday, Feb. 21, when Willamette Writers welcomes author and robotics expert Kagan Tumer.

This Valentine's Day weekend, the Newport Performing Arts Center will be transformed into a temple, where the good word is love and worship takes the form of music.

Enjoy a free community performance by the Tesla Quartet at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Monday, Feb. 16.

If you love birds, it will do your heart good to attend the Valentine’s Day walk with Seven Capes Bird Alliance at the Friends of Wildwoods Open Space this Saturday, Feb. 14.