Gone are the days when quilting was done only by our grandmothers using old clothing for piecing. Today, it’s a multi-million-dollar industry attracting artistic types of all ages. A great sampling of both modern and traditional quilts will be on display at the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild show, “Quilts by the Sea” this Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5.

Spot some art that really represents the coast when the Yaquina Art Gallery Spotlight Show features painters Charlotte Carter and Diane Pinizzotto, opening this Friday, Aug. 5 and running through Aug. 18.

Originally designated in 1976, the newly reauthorized Cascade Head Biosphere Region includes the Salmon River and Estuary, the Cascade Head Marine Reserve and the City of Lincoln City. The Cascade Head Biosphere Region has a prolific diversity of wildlife including black bears, cougars, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, five species of salmon, migrating gray and humpback whales and four federally listed endangered species: the spotted owl, marbled murrelet, coho salmon and Oregon silverspot butterfly. 

Forest explorers sense wildlife in fragments. A bird in flight casts a partial shadow onto a patch of sword ferns.

Dive deep into art at the show, “Being Fluid” by Michael Guerriero, opening in the Runyan Gallery at the Newport Visual Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 4 and running through Sept. 30.

No matter your skill level, Ride the Dirt Wave is a new series of races and guided rides that are a great way to get started mountain biking, up your game or simply make some new riding partners.

Oregon Shores’ CoastWatch welcomes back coastal ecologist Stewart Schultz on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 3 and 4. Dr. Schultz will lead walking explorations of Nehalem Bay and host a dinner and discussion on the bay’s plants and animals and the role tides play.

The Newport/Oregon Coast Community Drum Circle will present the July edition of its Thirteenth Annual Summer Celebration Outdoor Concert Series at Newport's Coast Park this Saturday, July 29.

Halley’s Comet visits the earth every seventy-five years. Since the dawn of civilization, humans had believed comets were evil portents. In 1705, Edmond Halley liberated humanity from these primordial superstitions, or so it was thought, proving that Newtonian mechanics rather than the will of the gods brought comets into our celestial neighborhood.

Fresh vegetables and fruits, jars of honey, wine tastings, freeze-dried candy and a multitude of other treasures can be found at the Lincoln City Farmers Market, located at the Salishan Marketplace Sunday mornings throughout the summer. Meander amidst various vendors and enjoy the summer weather while indulging in unique coastal cuisine, homegrown produce and handmade products.

Walking into Zeller’s makes you want to slip on some boots, plop a cowboy hat on your head and do a little jig before sitting down on the cushioned booths to devour a massive 24 inch cowboy steak or a dig into homemade fettuccine alfredo.

The Lincoln County Master Gardeners will be helping to create tomorrow’s gardeners today at Kids Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden at Oregon Coast Community College, Lincoln City CAmpus, on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

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.