For the love of forests, come craft and create with the Emerald Curtain Collective, where trees are treasured.

Step into a world of magic, mystery and consequence when Red Octopus Theatre Company presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s “Into the Woods” at the Newport Performing Arts Center, opening this Friday, April 10.

Enjoy an intimate afternoon of music and storytelling when internationally touring Swedish singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik performs at the Tillamook County Library in Tillamook on Thursday, April 16.

Experience bold, boundary-crossing jazz when the Cyrus Nabipoor Quartet hits the stage at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, April 11.

Experience world-class piano when acclaimed musician Joel Fan performs at the historic Wi-Ne-Ma Chapel as part of Neskowin Chamber Music’s 30th anniversary season this Sunday, April 12.

Dive into hands-on science when Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center hosts its annual Marine Science Day this Saturday, April 11.

Connect with local businesses and support a good cause when Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County hosts its 4th annual Home and Garden Show in Newport this Saturday, April 11.

Fill your heart and your belly by supporting a new ceramics studio upgrade when the Lincoln City Cultural Center hosts its Chili Bowl Fund-raiser in Lincoln City this Saturday, April 11.

When Flamy Grant takes the high road, she does it in high heels, bright colors and a heavily made-up face. The Christian country-folk drag musician, appearing at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church this Wednesday, April 8, said that it was one her haters that helped launch her career.

Bring a basket or a bag and be on time — these hunts are over in a flash.

Showcasing their cool equipment and both local and visiting talent, members of the ArtFit Oregon movement studio will take the stage at the Newport Performing Arts Center for the first time his Saturday, April 4, with the aerial and dance performance “Enchanted Garden.”

Luckily, many insects don’t take being called bugs and pests personally and do important work in our gardens.

The Seven Capes Bird Alliance will welcome spring migrants on a pair of guided bird walks in Lincoln City and Tillamook this Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11.

Celebrate new work and local creativity when the Pacific Artists’ Co-op Gallery hosts its Spring Art Reception in Lincoln City this Saturday, April 4.

Explore texture, landscape and form when Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery presents its April exhibition, opening this Saturday, April 4, with a reception from 3 to 5 pm.

Driving north from Lincoln City, Oregon Coast TODAY investigative reporters noted that mile markers went immediately from 111 to 105 with nothing in between.

Don’t miss this diva when she descends upon the Newport Performing Arts Center for the “Divas of Soul” concert this Friday, March 27.

Clamming is such an awesome way to spend time on our coast.  From the salty air to the beautiful views, you get to enjoy all of this beauty while foraging for abundant clams.

Theatre West continues the revitalization of its Readers Theatre series with Duncan Macmillan’s two-person play “Lungs,” running this Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, in Lincoln City.

Richard Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death, “Tristan und Isolde,” will screen at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, March 28.