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Luck of the I-rush

Perhaps you trotted off your turkey and jogged with jingle bells last year. Now, you can justify that extra glass of green beer after participating in one or both of the St. Patrick's Day-themed runs on the Central Coast this Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16.

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Sibling revelry

Lincoln City’s Theatre West continues its special run of plays to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the troupe with “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little,” opening this Thursday, March 13.

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Music four all

A well-curated playlist, feel-good bluegrass and musical tributes will keep the Newport Performing Arts Center lively with four new concerts set for the next four weeks.

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Framing the photo and the narrative

 The next Spotlight on Central Coast Authors will land on Bill Posner, guest of the Willamette Writers Coast Chapter this Saturday, March 15, at Newport Public Library.

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Vibrant colors, with the caps on

Given how well they blend into the forest, it’s hard to believe that, when treated properly, mushrooms can be used to create vibrant dyes in stunning colors.

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A whale of a gala

Dan Howard is very excited about the coming Newport Symphony Orchestra gala.

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A breath of fresh Éire

If the bright tunes and fiery fiddle playing of many Celtic music orchestras isn’t enough for you, check out the Celtic Light Orchestra, whose mix of modern technology and classic-style music will leave you reeling.

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Worth a few bucks

Will Cuddles the Bull defend his title? Or will there be a rider that can take the bull by the horns? Wrangle up your crew and come find out at this year’s Bulls & Broncs event at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds this Saturday, March 8.

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Indulge your shellfish desires

Visitors to the Oregon Coast are used to seeing crabs at the beach or on their dinner plate. But, what about on the race course?

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You’re sure to click with this exhibit

The Impressions of the Oregon Coast show by the Yaquina Art Association Photographers will fill part of Newport’s picturesque Pacific Maritime Heritage Center starting on Thursday, March 13.

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Expect a lively debate

Join the Lincoln City Pride Committee and local movie buff William Goble for a fabulous morning of drag and cinema at Lincoln City’s Bijou Theatre this Saturday, March 8.

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Blue means green for the coast

The third annual Lincoln County Economic Summit, presented by the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, is set for Thursday, March 13, at the Spyglass Restaurant at the Inn at Otter Crest.

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Perfecting the recipe

The words “under new ownership” can sometimes come as bad news as new owners often make sweeping, and not always positive, changes.

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‘Biophilia’ is quilt impressive

Creations of flora and fauna in fiber are the focus of the “Biophilia,” the new show opening this Friday, Feb. 28, at Lincoln City’s Fiber Arts Gallery.

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Starship touches down in Lincoln City

With a name that went through a bit of a telephone game, Jefferson Airplane was formed in the 1960s. In the early 1980s, shifting personnel caused a name change to Jefferson Starship then, in 1985, to Starship.

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