Every book is a mystery, but not every novel is a whodunit. Can you learn from analyzing a traditional mystery to add depth to your story, regardless of genre? Find out at the Willamette Writers Coast Chapter meeting at Newport Public Library this Saturday, Feb. 17.

Acclaimed as “bold, stylistically diverse, rhythmically rich,” “My Words Are My Sword” is a groundbreaking musical drama for actor and orchestra that fuses jazz, hip-hop and classical music.

The Yachats Commons are not your common commons.
An especially vigorous community space, the handsome former schoolhouse, outdoor pavilion, large playground and ballfield provide space for almost every need a community might have.

Though sometimes the winter weather is tough to bear, the bare trees are better for birding.

Oregon State University's Castor String Quartet and the Alliance Charter School Symphony will present a chamber concert this Sunday, Feb. 11, at Newport’s Atonement Lutheran Church.

On a recent episode of the NPR podcast, “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” host Peter Sagal posited that national pop-culture trends can be tracked by the most purchased cookie-cutter shape of the year. This year’s shape? Gnomes.

The Coastal Arts Guild’s Thursday, Feb. 15, Tea and Talk event will feature Robin L. Berry, a lifelong creator — primarily a watercolorist with a technical career.

Get set for the first Central Coast tennis tournament of the season at the Winter Waves Mixed Doubles Classic, held at the Salishan Tennis Center Friday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, Feb. 25.

Still looking for that perfect way to show your love on Valentine’s Day? The annual Valentine’s Day Ceremony of Renewal and Commitment will take place Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Church of the Agate Windows in Yachats.

Salmon and crab are two of the biggest stars of our local waters, but an unsung hero lurks just offshore. Increasingly acknowledged as powerhouse packages of health, sea vegetables are showing up in smoothies, soups and salads and more.

Heart. A muscular organ that pumps blood through our veins. Or, a driving mentality for our passions. Whether anatomical or cognitive, it’s a central part of our being.

The Frontmen, a new act made up of three former lead singers in country music, performs live this Saturday, Feb. 3, at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City.

The Spotlight on the Teachers Benefit Concert: “Broadway, Movies and Fun!” will fill the Newport Performing Arts Center this Sunday, Feb. 4, presented by the Lincoln County District of the Oregon Music Association.

The Oregon Legacy literary series returns to Lincoln City’s Driftwood Public Library, with presentations each Sunday throughout February.

Enjoy a pleasant abstraction at the new exhibit, “Color, Texture, Passion” featuring the abstract work of local artist Victoria Biedron.

Reggae bands JaSkaMon and Iron Prophecy will pay tribute to music legend Bob Marley on what would have been his 79th birthday this Saturday, Feb. 3, with a performance at The Beach Club in Lincoln City.

The February show at Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts will feature works by Connie Dillon, Russell Strand and J.D. Perkin.

February’s First Weekend celebration will see galleries and studios throughout Toledo throw open their doors to the public this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3 and 4.

The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts presents the winter thriller “Dial M for Murder,” written by Frederick Knott, directed by Robert Buckingham and produced by Kristi Hanson.

The Big Blue Film Fest returns to Newport with nearly twice the number of films and expanded venues this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26 and 27.