Glastonbury Faire this weekend in Toledo brings back some of the excitement of the Renaissance era

June 22, 2023

By GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY TOLEDO — Get acquainted with some of the more positive parts of the Renaissance era when the Glastonbury Faire brings sword fighting, corsets-clad bosoms and vendors selling period-appropriate wares back to Toledo’s Waterfront Park this Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25. The event features Ye Merry Greenwood Players, who teach through living history. “When these

Kites will be filling the skies on the beach in Lincoln City this weekend

June 22, 2023

LINCOLN CITY — Immerse yourself in the world of professional kite flyers and enjoy fun activities, delicious food and captivating displays at Lincoln City’s Summer Kite Festival, held at the D River State Recreation Site on Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25. The festival features performances by teams, duos and solo flyers from around the world, as well as demonstrations

Dozens of central coast artists open their studios for self-guided tours Friday through Sunday

June 15, 2023

By Oregon Coast TODAY Being on the central Oregon coast is a beautifully immersive experience. Observing the ever-changing ocean, seeing the rich diversity of birds, smelling the Sitka spruce trees — perhaps this is why it serves as such a cradle of inspiration for so many artists. In order to showcase the talent of the coast’s vibrant artistic community

Want to go sailing? Yaquina Bay Yachat Club offering rides Saturday for the curious

June 15, 2023

Looking for a few opportunities to float freely on a body of water? Thanks to the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club and the Port of Toledo, you can sail on the bay or kayak, stand up paddle board and even tour the Yaquina River on a motor boat. Celebrate summer with the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club during Sailstice this Saturday,

Two concerts this weekend serve as fundraisers for annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party in October

June 8, 2023

You’ll have a beachin’ time at the Newport Performing Arts Center’s live, double concert event, “Beachin’ Jazz: A Sizzling Summer Serenade,” Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11. The concerts are presented as a fund-raiser for the upcoming annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party. Musical director Ken Peplowski has performed with artists such as Benny Goodman, Mel Torme, Rosemary Clooney, Madonna and has

Toledo’s waterfront market on Thursdays has flourished for 20 years with support from visitors and locals

June 7, 2023

By ANDREA McCABE/Oregon Coast TODAY TOLEDO — The Toledo Waterfront Market has flourished due to the continued support from locals and visitors for more than 20 years. Whether stopping by for a sweet treat or browsing the many handmade products, the Thursday market provides a sense of community among the closely placed stands. Market manager Kathy Crane also serves

Reknown Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Lincoln County and looking for performers for June 24 shows

June 1, 2023

By Oregon Coast TODAY The Missoula Children’s Theatre is calling all student actors for its annual visit to Lincoln City. The musical theater workshop will take place from Monday to Friday, June 19-23. As the grounds of the Lincoln City Cultural Center are under heavy construction, the auditions, rehearsals and performance will all be taking place this year in

Two local groups present “Dances from the Heart” this weekend during benefit performances at Newport PAC

June 1, 2023

By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Pacific Dance Ensemble and the Newport School of Artistic Movement present the 36th annual “Dances from the Heart: A Celebration of Spring and Benefit Auction” at the Newport Performing Arts Center this weekend. This year’s performances will feature works by ensemble and school alumni Amber Star Merkens and Livanna Maislen. Guest musician Alex Llumiquinga

Depoe Bay honors all those lost at sea with its annual Memorial Day Festival of Flowers

May 25, 2023

By ELIOT SEKULER/for Oregon Coast TODAY Depoe Bay’s maritime heritage will be colorfully displayed on Memorial Day as the city that boasts the world’s smallest harbor stages a show of nautical pageantry for its annual Fleet of Flowers event. It’s a true community effort, organized by volunteers with support from the city and from the U.S. Coast Guard, which

Back in Oregon, Amelia Zirin-Brown — known as Rizo — returns to her Newport roots for weekend performances

May 25, 2023

By GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY It could be the perfect subject for a hit Broadway play, except the name is Rizo instead of Roxy. And the town? Not Chicago, but Newport. Raised in Newport’s vibrant performing arts environment, Amelia Zirin-Brown would grow up to leave her small-town roots and move to New York City, where she took the Big