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Walk the wok

Walking into 88 Grains Asian Fusion Bar should come with a warning: you might find the flavors addictive. 

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When it rains it pours

Newport's longstanding Seafood and Wine Festival might look and feel different this year, but event organizers are determined to keep the tradition alive.

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Far more than sew-sew

Quilting has evolved throughout the centuries from an everyday craft to an artistic discipline whose practitioners create objects of museum quality. 

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The krill of it all

Big ideas always come to the surface at the monthly speaker series meetings of the Oregon Chapter of the American Cetacean Society.

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Praise cheeses

I have always believed that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. I used to think the way to mine was paved with chocolate. Trust me, I do love chocolate. But the older I get, I realize it’s cheese.

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Sail! Everyone must go.

If your kid has started dropping nautical terms into their speech or turning up at the breakfast table wearing a captain’s hat, they might be hinting that they want to join the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club youth sailing team.

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Book pearly to avoid disappointment

The circumstances that have caused so many events to go virtual these past two years have been anything but funny. Fortunately, the emcees for the fourth annual Pearls of Wisdom' event, on Saturday, March 5, are funny as heck.

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Get a front-row seat

If you’ve been hoping for a catalyst to help you jump-start a new health regimen, the Newport Recreation Center and Newport Public Library have teamed up to provide the answer.

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Collect calls

World-class displays of glass fishing floats and antique buttons are among the attractions on tap as Lincoln City celebrates the 31st annual Antique and Collectibles Week.

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Tweet dreams are made of these

Lincoln City might have some great beaches and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, but there are many more outdoor recreational opportunities that are also going for a song.

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Call it puppy love

No matter your relationship status on a certain day named after a certain saint, if you have a dog, you live with unconditional love every day.

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Great music, no strings attached

Neskowin Chamber Music will welcome Celtic folk duo Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter to the Oregon Coast for an intimate concert performance this Sunday, Feb. 13.

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Endless pasta-bilities

During a time where connection has proven harder to find, Mangia Italian Restaurant and Bere Wine Bar provides a warm place for great conversation and even better food.

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Time for league-al action

If you have been shooting for a fun new activity in the company of others or are an experienced archer looking for some competition, check out the Lincoln City Archery’s League Nights.

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Art inspires, torso they say

A specially curated collection and a convergence of carvings will be featured in two new shows opening at the Newport Visual Arts Center this Saturday, Feb. 12.

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Steep yourself in art

Toledo, the small mill town with a vibrant artistic side, hosts First Weekend Toledo Art — an event during the first part of the month where galleries and studios open their doors to the public and artists show their process.

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Consider February covered

The Oregon Legacy from Lincoln City’s Driftwood Public Library is the longest-running literary series on the Central Oregon Coast.

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A handy skill

What better way to christen a new art space than to invite a bunch of kids to make things with their hands?

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They’re jammin’

Apologies in advance for the fact that, by the time you finish reading this, you are almost guaranteed to have a Bob Marley song stuck in your head, probably for the rest of the day.

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See shelves by the sea shore

Bucking the tide of touch-screen information, e-commerce and shrinking attention spans, Bob’s Beach Books is thriving by staying carefully attuned to customer tastes.

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