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Dispatches from the coast

Wind, snow, tornadoes and tsunamis — author and journalist Lori Tobias has experienced them all on the Oregon Coast.

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A show to re-member

There are many talented artists clustered in a small strip of scenic coastline here on the Central Oregon Coast, and their works can be seen in many area galleries and shops. But let's face it, driving around on the coast in the summer isn’t for the faint of heart.

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Put your jazz hands together

Put your hands up, palms facing out. Now shake them back and forth quickly without moving your arms. You just made jazz hands.

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A year of living creatively

The past year has been weird, wild and largely unpredictable, but for painter Pam Greene and basket maker Kathy Kanas, it was a time of impressive productivity.

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Ready for a grilling?

The Small Business Development Center at Oregon Coast Community College has been in something of a drought. Certainly, the past 15 months have been the busiest in the SBDC’s history, in terms of the number of local businesses it has helped and provided with free advice.

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Once upon a time in the weft

The 7th Small Tapestry International Exhibit offers the chance to view a colorful array of the best in small-format tapestry created by artists from around the globe.

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Newport symphony kicks some brass

Join the Newport Symphony Orchestra as it celebrates America’s independence with its annual free community concert on Sunday, July 4. T

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Sounds more than fair

Watch pros perching on bucking broncos, saddle up and take a ride on the back of a camel or even view the world from atop a monster truck when the Lincoln County Fair rides again, Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4.

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It’s showtime!

Along with working in pajama pants and a massive rediscovery of the joy of playing outside, another pandemic positive has been the revival of the drive-in movie.

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Seas the day in Waldport

A classic coastal event returns this weekend with a fresh, family-forward focus and the theme, “Seas the Day!”

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Hoof it to Toledo

In a small town with a rich art community, each new month brings new chances to see art created in or inspired by the area when Toledo celebrates First Weekend. The

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Churn up in person

With dancers, horses, decorated floats and more, the 64th Annual June Dairy Parade will return to Tillamook this year to celebrate the importance of dairy and community.

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Fireworks? Who could re-fuse?

A massive fireworks display will light up the night sky over Chinook Winds Casino Resort on Saturday, June 26, in Lincoln City.

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A raft of talent

It’s re-use at its finest, when the former Devils Lake fireworks barge takes on a new guise as a floating stage for the inaugural Float-In Brown Bag Concert series.

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Make a note in your diary

Pick your style of music, preferred venue and even favorite seat: the Siletz Bay Music Festival is back, with tickets now on sale.

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Library issues read alert

The Summer Reading Program at Lincoln City’s Driftwood Public Library is already underway, offering plenty of opportunities to discover how “Reading Colors Your World.”

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This column is the G.O.A.T.

I challenge you to walk through a mall following behind a 14-month-old goat kid and not smile the whole time.

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Camp it up in Bay City this summer

A summer full of art and fun for kids in grades K through 12 is already in progress at the Bay City Arts Center, free for all participants from any school district and county.

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The great blu yonder

The Lincoln City Cultural Center has a lot to offer those in search of entertainment. A great big auditorium for live events, studios for art and exercise and, perhaps most importantly now that summer is here, a great big lawn.

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Song of the sea

International artist Sam Hamilton relies heavily on the ocean for his multi-media work, but it wasn’t until he stumbled upon Lincoln City-based Activate Arts that he decided to throw a wider net to find parts for his current project.

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