The winter keynote speaker presentation at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology will be hard to beat when Michael Wimberly presents “Drumming: an Extension of Language” on Thursday, Dec. 2.

Bold colors and the changing face of nature will be on display during the December Show at Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery, opening Friday, Dec. 3, and featuring the works of Mike Scrivens, Karen Small and Jude Welter.

There is still time to be part of this year’s Holiday Lights Tour, a self-guided celebration of dazzling displays stretching more than 47 miles from Otis to Waldport.

Our beautiful Oregon Coast has an abundance of delicious seafood. For this story, I would like to sing the praises of an unsung fish: black cod.

What do elephants, Goonies and sign wars have in common?
Strange combination but there is a link; T.E.R.P. Collective in Lincoln City.

After taking a breather, getting a whole new cast of team members and doing some creative reimagining of its mission, Cartm is back in a new spot and providing fun ways to reduce, reuse and repair.

If you’ve ever visited a friend and had trouble focusing on them because you’re too busy looking around at all the cool things in their home, visiting Linda’s Treasures in Newport’s Nye Beach district is just like that — except in this case, all the cool things are for sale.

When approaching the Hawk Creek Cafe, you are immediately greeted by beautiful architecture with robust wooden framework, accented by the classic Hawk Creek-red, splashed along the porch by the outdoor umbrellas.

Take a shot at finding a favorite new author when Lincoln City Archery hosts Oregon author T.M. Brenner this Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the release of his latest book, “The Pan-Galactic Misadventures of Dick Blowhard.”

Impress friends and family this holiday season with a gift created by some of the best visual and functional artists currently creating on the Central Oregon Coast.

Reward those that have gotten a jump on decorating their home or business by nominating them for an award in the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Décor Contest.

Those pesky Girl Scouts have left only a Thin Mint of space for others to excel at cookie sale fund-raisers, but you have Samoa opportunities to compete with the little go-getters and raise funds for a worthy cause.

No stormy beach combing or wave dodging are required to find one of the original commemorative glass floats that will be given away by Newport merchants this winter.

The Lincoln City Playhouse is thinking globally while acting locally for its next production — a collection of popular show tunes curated by Musical Theatre International.

Lights displays are one of the highlights of the holiday season, and Lincoln City is working to become the brightest spot on the Oregon Coast.

Take a dive into the surreal with painter and anthropologist John Oberdorf, whose exhibit, “The Traveler,” will be on display at Lincoln City’s Chessman Gallery from Friday, Nov. 12 through Dec. 5. 

After a significant facelift, the Fairview Grange in Tillamook is ready to host holiday-themed family art workshops on Saturday Nov. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 11.

Neskowin Chamber Music presents its second event of the season this Sunday, Nov. 14, with a concert by the Hermitage Piano Trio.

The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge’s annual Thanksgiving benefit for the Oregon Food Bank — Tillamook County Services looks a little different this year.

A true mix of media, the November Show at Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery features collage art by Cathi Howell, textiles by Peggy Biskar and functional clay sculpture by Kathleen Larson.