Hands in the air
Let’s face it, the number of people who are willing to ride a bike for a minimum of 37 miles on a grueling course that’s a mix of pavement, gravel roads and trails is pretty small.
A community in bloom
A group of local leaders has been growing a community event to celebrate spring coming into full bloom.
Talent looms large at new show
In Karen Gelbard’s studio, there are 12 pairs of scissors, three sergers, three sewing machines and four looms. With these tools, she designs and creates stunning wearable art inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
Tastebuds Bistro is on a roll
“My philosophy is to always use the freshest ingredients I can for homemade food,” said Gene Tougas, head chef and owner, with wife Jenny Tougas, of Tastebuds Bistro.
A golden opportunity
The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts is celebrating more than 40 years of entertainment by giving a nod to an old favorite, Ernest Thompson’s “On Golden Pond,” opening on Friday, May 6.
That’s a wrap!
The Lincoln City Cultural Center has been spray-painted! Famed Northwest street artist “Gats” has transformed the downstairs hallway with one of his signature mask designs.
Don’t know the words? Just swing it.
The Lincoln Pops Orchestra, also known as the Lincoln Pops Big Band, has evolved into one of the most-beloved orchestras in Oregon.
Pedal POWER
The first documented attempts to add power to a bicycle date back to the late 1800s, with some designs being frankly ridiculous but others actually, mostly, working.
Putting their talents to youth
Six Oregon high school string orchestras will descend upon Newport for the Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival this Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23.
Little Pup lost
As many parents of toddlers likely know, “Little Pup” is a soft and squishy toy dog, marketed incongruously by a company called Jellycat. Skip the pathetic grown-up denial; one glance and you will want one.
Organized on borscht notice
Their ties to Ukraine are different, but their goals are very much the same: to raise money to send to the embattled country, and possibly educate and illuminate people along the way.
See a problem? SOLVE it.
All year, SOLVE helps Oregonians arrange and complete beach and park cleanups and even planting events. But the big party for this organization comes every year to celebrate Earth Day.
Get trashed
The Trash Bash is back, and there’s still time to be a part of this beloved community event.
Toledo makes a trunk call
To help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Arbor Day Foundation and the 28th year of Toledo’s status as a “TreeCity USA,” the Toledo Public Library will host a free Arbor Day event at the library this Saturday, April 23.
Swinging into spring
“Swing Into Spring,” as the Siletz Bay Music Festival kicks off its 2022 season with a fundraising dinner at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday, April 23.
A deep dive into climate change
Climate change not only threatens the ecological balance of marine life, but also puts our food supply and many livelihoods at risk.
Meet me at the station
From pure plants to tasty tinctures and adorable edibles, the variety of methods for partaking in cannabis are almost mind-boggling.
A grand entrance in Newport
If you haven’t had the chance to visit the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in Newport since it reopened to the public, now is the perfect time to stop by and check out some of the stage improvements which have taken place in the Doerfler Family Theater.
Have a swell time
If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Day weekend or simply want to enjoy a nice spring day out in the community, head to the Lincoln City Cultural Center for ZuhG Life Surf Shop’s latest event, Surf & Earth.