Part of what lures people to the Oregon Coast is the bounty of recreational opportunities. Both water and land based activities offer excitement, beauty and challenges. For many it is the hiking and walking trails that bring peace of mind, measured exercise and photographic moments to take in the lush beauty or spectacular views.

Michelle Bushkova was calling from Switzerland’s Geneva National String Academy, an annual event combining master classes and public performances featuring an elite group of young musicians from around the world.

A truly event-full day is happening at the Newport Public Library this Saturday, July 29, where you can enjoy music at Literacy Park, participate in a community art project, explore Oregon’s Dino-Story exhibit, enjoy food from a local food truck, visit vendors, listen to local authors and even can check out a human library book.

Local photographers Kim Cuc Tran and Ted Crego will share a two week spotlight show at the Yaquina Art Association Gallery, opening this Saturday, July 22 and running through Aug 4.

I’m going to break the first rule of fight club—I’m going to talk about fight club. But first, let me introduce Nathan Wallner who, with wife and registered dietitian nutritionist Casey, owns and operates Tsunami Training Center in South Beach.

The Tillamook Farmers Market, located on the corner of Laurel Avenue and Second Street every Saturday until September 30, perfectly depicts the welcoming atmosphere of this coastal town. Enjoy weekly live music while shopping for local produce, homemade pastries, original arts and crafts and other authentic coastal products.

Musician, composer, conductor, philosopher, photographer. A man also known during his life as a successful mushroom hunter with a penchant for finding and polishing agates.

Technology. Where would we be if it weren’t for a few mad scientists along the way? We certainly wouldn’t have the benefit of such life saving gadgets as the Candy Crush app or on-line Bingo, that’s for sure.

Everyone knows how popular trivia is these days, so here are a couple of questions for you to add your reservoir of important knowledge.

INHOUSE Jazz will continue the current season with a concert hosted by vocalist Annie Averre, with bassist and composer Bob Bowman, pianist David Morganroth and drummer M. Todd Strait this Sunday, July 23.

Marble sculptor MJ Anderson will share her visual arts lecture, “From Nehalem to Carrara - Carving a Life from Marble” at the Hoffman Center for the Arts this Saturday, July 22.

You can’t pick a better time to go to the Newport Performing Arts Center than this Sunday, July 23 to see The Jacob Jolliff Band.

Enjoy a musical journey to Brazil, as Dmitri Matheny and renowned vocalist Holly Pyle put a fresh spin on jazz samba, bossa nova and beyond at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Friday, July 14.

Twelve artists in Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler will open their studios to showcase and sell their work this Saturday, July 15.

The annual Dory Days Parade will top the list of fun returning to Pacific City for the Dory Days Festival, this Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15.

For the second year in a row, the Oregon Paddle Out will be taking place at Agate Beach this weekend, Friday July 14 and Saturday July 15.

Everyone remembers being told not to run with scissors as a child. Chainsaws on the other hand — Mom never said anything about running with chainsaws.

The Newport Farmers Market creates an adventure for all five senses as one meanders among the stands on the corner of Angle and Highway 101.

After the rousing success of the inaugural event in 2022, the Logsden Community Club Picnic and Bluegrass Concert is back this Saturday, July 15.

“Racism is so universal in this country, so widespread and deep seated, that it is invisible because it is so normal.”

-Shirley Chisholm, “Unbought and Unbossed”