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By Oregon Coast TODAY Visitors can experience the creativity, culture, cuisine, community and commerce of a thriving coastal town at Bloom Newport from 3-7 p.m. 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 an equipment

By Oregon Coast TODAY Theatre West of Lincoln City will tackle deep topics with a lighthearted touch when it presents “Bakersfield Mist,” opening for a five-week run Thursday. Written by Stephen Sachs and directed by Bonnie Ross, the hilarious and thought-provoking comedy asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic. “From Michelangelo to Frank Zappa, the

By Oregon Coast TODAY Looking for a fun Mother’s Day weekend activity that can also help those in need? The annual fundraiser for Food Share of Lincoln County has thousands of second-hand jewelry for sale. The 15th annual “BeJeweled” second-hand jewelry sale, the annual fundraiser for Food Share of Lincoln County, is taking place Saturday, May 11, at Central

By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Started in response to a proclamation signed by President Eisenhower in 1958, Loyalty Days events began popping up around the country. Now in its 67th year, the Newport event continues to salute veterans while also honoring and remembering members of the local fishing industry. This year’s Loyalty Days and Sea Fair Festival, running

By Oregon Coast TODAY While coastal outcroppings like Cascade Head will continue to attract locals and visitors to its sweeping views, there is so much more to be found than ocean views at Oregon’s only UNESCO Biosphere Region. The Cascade Head Biosphere Explorience outings, a series of interactive, 90-minute walking tours, will guide people through the natural history of

By GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY Like many kids of her generation, my niece spends a lot of time staring at screens, streaming videos and even looking ridiculous as she fights virtual gorillas while wearing her VR headset. So, when I plopped down a mere $12 for a set of activities that require no Wi-Fi connection or streaming service, I

Across the world, the abundance and diversity of butterfly species is in decline, and scientists are just beginning to understand what it takes to protect and recover these charismatic microfauna. During a naturalist presentation at the OSU Extension Lincoln County on Tuesday, April 16, U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist Samantha Derrenbacher will lead a journey through the history, ecology,

By OREGON COAST TODAY Even though Gershwin’s “Summertime” knocked The Beatles’ “Yesterday” out of the Guinness World Records for the most-covered song, the group endures as one of the most beloved musical acts in history. “Here Comes the Sun,” a live concert, will pay tribute to The Beatles at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 5. Featuring