Have a blooming marvelous day
Experience the creativity, culture, cuisine, community and commerce of a thriving coastal town at Bloom Newport, taking place this Saturday, May 18, at the Newport Performing Arts Center.
Now in its third year, the event features everything from live entertainment to community organizations, artisans, vendors, food, the ever-popular beverage garden and a surf swap by Pura Vida Surf Shop.
Guests can enjoy live performances by Revel'n, Herencia Mexicana Folklorico and Sons of Beaches, while DJ Crew keeps the music flowing between sets. The event will also feature a free screening of the newly released film “Return” at 4:30 pm in the Alice Silverman Theatre. Directed by Pete Tolton and produced by Stan Parker, it tells the story of retired Green Beret Jim Markel Sr. who returns to Vietnam with his adult son to reflect on his past and search for healing.
The beverage garden will feature libations from Rogue Ales, Pelican Brewing Company, Beachcrest Brewing, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Bier One Brewing, and wine pouring by Grocery Outlet. Those who wish to embark on a beverage tasting adventure can purchase an official Bloom Newport five-ounce glass for $15, which includes tickets for three sample pours. Additional tickets are $2 each.
Those who arrive with an appetite will find Tastee Tiki Hawaiian, Siren's Lure Tea House & Bakery, Bristo's Place and Rustic Pours on hand to provide delicious food and beverages.
Guests will also discover local artists, merchants and community organizations, including Nye Beach Designs, Oregon Coast Natives, Wildhair's Art, Carlsen Studio, Custom Builds & Artistry, DSW Galleries LLC, Newport Florist, Lunate Leather, Marjorie’s Beads & Bags, Remillard Paintings & Felts, Shirt Happens, JBurkePhoto, MoWhips Makes, Essie Day Jewelry, Oceana Natural Foods, Tall King Clothing, Rogue Witch Apothecary, By the Sun Moon and Sea, Newport Oregon Pride, Newledo Exploration Hub, Newport Parks and Recreation, Project Bravery/Olalla Center, Surfrider Foundation Newport Chapter, Central Coast Food Web, Pacific Northwest Puppy Train, Oregon Coast Community College, Newport 60+ Activity Center, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, MidCoast Watersheds Council and Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation, Small Business Development Center and TY Accessibility.
Newport will bloom from 3 to 7 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center, located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts.org/events.