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Welcome to the Muddy season

Many musicians win awards, but very few actually have awards named after them. Terry Robb, hailed as a blues guitar virtuoso and one of the finest acoustic guitarists on the international scene, is one of those musicians.

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An exhibit of note(s)

In 2015, photographer Ian van Coller was invited to accompany a team of geoscientists specializing in climate science to the Quelccaya Glacier in Peru.

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Photos Head up new exhibit

Social media feeds these days don’t seem complete without a shot of the account holder on top of Cascade Head near Lincoln City.

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Code green

When I decide what ingredients to write about for this column, I take inspiration from the grocery stores that sell local produce, the farm stands, the ocean — you name it.

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Dave’s Detours: Depoe Bay

The 2022 hiking season is different. The coast is filled with visitors. Multiple trails closed since fall 2020 are open or will be shortly.

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The blessed is yet to come

A longstanding and treasured tradition in the Newport community is getting back to (almost) normal with the return of the Blessing of the Fleet this Saturday, May 7.

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March madness

Loyalty Days is back for its 65th year with the theme of “Heal Together,” bringing the community of Newport together to recognize military servicemen and women and memorialize fallen heroes.

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These artists are kiln it

Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery is set to “Snap into Spring” for its May show, opening this Friday, May 6, with a public reception beginning at 3 pm on Saturday, May 7.

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Comb one, comb all

The charming village of Waldport has events all year, from golf tournaments to a farmer and artisan market on Wednesdays and even a big gravel bike race, but the community really comes together in June to celebrate everything it has to offer during the annual Beachcomber Days.

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The star attraction

During the recent Washed Ashore exhibit at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, north Lincoln County students from kindergarten to sixth grade took tours and helped with the making of a giant sea star sculpture made in the same style as the Washed Ashore sculptures.

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Neck-st up in Toledo…

On the first weekend of every month, Toledo takes the opportunity to celebrate their local arts community.

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Masks up!

Celebrated Native American artist Lillian Pitt will show her multi-media works, monoprints, clay masks and ceramic, steel and cast glass sculptures in “Ancestors Known and Unknown,” opening this Saturday, May 7, at the Newport Visual Arts Center.

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A modicum of Medicorum

Newport Symphony Orchestra violinist Alistair Kok and Trio Musicorum Medicorum will present a community Mother's Day chamber concert this Sunday, May 8, at Atonement Lutheran Church in Newport.

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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.

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A community in bloom

A group of local leaders has been growing a community event to celebrate spring coming into full bloom.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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