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Not being a huge fan of introducing people to the feeling of bus tires, I won’t be naming the person that came up to me during a talk at a conference late last year and whispered that he was glad to see me because he was a big fan of what I’ve been doing all summer.
“Well, that’s nice to hear,” thought I, despite having done the same job for the past three years.
Later, he came up to me between sessions and went on to say how he’s been telling people all about the kind of things I have happening on my property — in between Newport and Toledo.
“Are you thinking I’m Nicole from Newledo?” I asked the person that I have met many times.
“Oh, (expletive) Gretchen, I’m so sorry! I AM mixing you up, but you should know, you have a doppelgänger!”
And that is the impetus I needed to finally go to the Newledo Exploration Hub, covered on page 7 to meet owners Nicole and Richard.
As for Nicole and I being doppelgängers? We don’t see it, but got a good laugh out of my pretending to be offended that some people think all white ladies past the age of 50 look the same.
A kinetic sculpture at Newledo Exploration Hub
SALISHAN
in concert
Les Impostueres are the real deal
The “Voyages: Adventures in Music” series begins on Thursday, Jan. 23, with Gypsy jazz and swing group Christine Tassan et les Imposteures at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.
Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the Gypsy jazz wave that swept across Québec, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures have made a name for themselves on the music scene.
Guitarist Tassan is a Gypsy jazz soloist and bandleader known for her brio, aplomb and contagious dynamism. A singer, composer, author, director and composer, she takes part in numerous musical projects in Quebec and on the international scene, both as a leader and as a guest musician.
In 2003, she founded the Imposteures ensemble, that has recorded seven albums and performed in more than 600 festivals and venues in Quebec, Canada, Europe, the United States and China. From the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Django Reinhardt
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Festival in Samois-sur-Seine in France to the Liberchies Django Festival in Belgium and the American North-West Django Fest, they have cultivated an adoring and loyal fan base.
Alongside Tassan is Martine Gaumond on violin and vocals; David Meunier-Roy on double bass and vocals; and Jeff Moseley on rhythm guitar and vocals. Playing standards and original compositions, the Imposteures create musical arrangements that innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished musicians.
All seats in the series are cabaret-style, and as entry is limited to 100, early ticket purchase is recommended.
The Jan. 23 show begins at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. Reserved seats are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $15 for kids.
For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541994-9994.
Rug Bazaar
Burn and learn
Ignite your curiosity
at Newledo Exploration Hub
When Nicole Cousino and Richard Haskell purchased a property visible from Highway 20 between Newport and Toledo that features a stunning dairy barn and plenty of open space, they had visions of creating a place that they and others could use as a positive resource.
“We were originally envisioning a sustainability education center, but we soon realized we didn’t want the information to be only going one way,” Cousino said. “A better way to describe our goal is a community hub, where people can learn together about sustainable practices and climate-friendly living and can build relationships with other like-minded folks.”
Dubbing the site Newledo Exploration Hub, the couple began to offer a few workshops and opportunities not available to those with less expansive space. For example, they housed bees and welcomed those who wanted to explore the apiary arts to help maintain the bees and then share in their bounty.
“I’ve read that you get a dopamine hit from learning and creating together,” Cousino said. “We’re not looking for volunteers, we’re looking to build mini-community groups of like-minded individuals.”
The couple are offering two winter informational gatherings: a Compost Café on Feb. 15 and, on Saturday, Jan. 25, the biochar workshop, Biocharge 2025.
“Biocharge is really an open house,” Cousino said. “Rich is going to be running his biochar kiln and we’ll have another person with a demonstration using coffee grounds and another demonstration using naturally fallen branches.”
Biochar, Cousino said, is an excellent material for soil
enrichment and fertility, moisture and nutrient control and carbon sequestration that can be made in your backyard.
“Based on the wisdom of pre-Columbian people who made biochar more than 6,000 years ago and established the fertile areas of Terra Preta in the Amazon, biochar is an exceptional, high-carbon, low-ash soil amendment that works in conjunction with water and fertilizers to hold and slowly release moisture and nutrients as the plants demand,” she said.
The event will cover the basics of biochar, why it’s great for soil building and how to apply it on the land. Guests will also learn how to make a simple kiln and use locally abundant wood chips as the material and enjoy free barbecue and s’mores while learning about this ancient soil building solution.
“It’s a great alternative to burn piles,” Cousino said.
And everyone, whether new to composting or an expert with knowledge to share is invited to join Newledo for its first Compost Café.
“Compost Café is also very much an open house,” Cousino said. “We want to find people to work together to make the compost to take home. Or people that like to garden together.”
Compost, the turning of waste into a beautiful material that can enrich and build healthy soil, helps plants thrive
and keeps organic waste out of the landfill.
“We’ll be sharing different compost systems and strategies including vermicomposting, or worm composting, and aerated static piles,” Cousino said. “Plus, we’ll have a demonstration on how to make your own low-cost worm bin.”
Coffee, canapes and conversation will be offered for adults, and there will be kid friendly snacks and interactive composting activities to encourage kids to get involved.
Biocharge 2025 will run from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, Jan. 25. The Compost Café will run from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Feb. 15. Newledo is located at 88 Fruitvale Road in Newport.
For more information, go to Newledohub.org or email Nicole@NewledoHub.org.
Story and photo by Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY
Help raise the flag for Pride in Lincoln City
The Lincoln City Pride Festival might not be until June, but luckily you don’t have to wait until then to party with the Lincoln City Pride Committee. Have fun while raising funds at a colorful night of live music, dazzling drag performances, dancing and a silent auction at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday, Jan. 18.
Sweeney Gray, Lincoln City’s drag pianist and queer horror creator, will perform live with his band, The Shades. Up next will be all kinds of fabulous drag, when Gray joins local performers Mai Faye-Rit and Misty Magi and Eugenebased artist Lyta Blunt.
The silent auction will include gift certificates and other goods from local businesses.
Proceeds from the silent auction and concessions will go towards funding this year’s Lincoln City Pride Festival, scheduled for June 29. You can help fund-raise for the festival by making a suggested donation of $20 for admission to this event or double the amount at $40 to sponsor someone else’s seat. The funds raised will help ensure that the 2025 Lincoln City Pride Festival is as spectacular as last year.
Saturday’s event kicks off at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy 101.
For more information, email lcpridefest@gmail.com. To donate to this annual event, call the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 541-994-9994.
Get your seats for stand up in Newport
Stand-up comedian Alex Velluto will bring his sharp observational humor and piercing punchlines to the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Jan. 18.
From Peacock television, to the iconic Grand Ole Opry and “Stand Up Nashville,” which aired on the Circle Network, Velluto is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after names in stand-up. He has been featured on Nate Bargatze’s stand-up series “The Showcase,” and was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival. A star among
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comedy’s rising voices, Velluto stands alone as the only comedian to have performed in three Dry Bar Comedy specials, including his latest, “The Big Gulp Kid” now available on YouTube. He has quickly made a name for himself, with his comedy specials garnering millions of online views and thousands of fans.
Saturday’s performance begins at 7:30 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street. Tickets are $30. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
Ecology talk in Rockaway Beach
Hear from current University of Oregon students about building resilient connections between ecology and community this Saturday, Jan.18 at St. Mary by the Sea in Rockaway Beach.
The research by these Master of Landscape Architecture students focuses on climate change-adaptation strategies for coastal communities in Oregon and is led by Ignacio López Busón, an assistant professor of climate change resilience.
For the past three months, the students have visited and analyzed Rockaway Beach, meeting with local stakeholders to understand the values and challenges of the community, including coastal erosion, sea level rise, deforestation,
drinking water quality and urban development. The presentation will showcase their research on sustainable coastal practices and explore paths for long-term resilience.
Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about coastal sustainability issues and engage in a discussion about planning for a more resilient future.
Bread from WolfMoon Bakery and soup from Manzanita Wild will be served.
The presentation begins at noon at St Mary by the Sea Catholic Church, located at 275 S Pacific Street in Rockaway Beach. For more information, go to healthywatershed.org.
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Coast Calendar
Thursday, Jan. 16
Family Caregiver Support Group
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
This peer-led group aims to help caregivers transition from “giving” care to “managing” care, allowing them to better protect their own health and well-being. 11 amnoon every third Thursday, 740 SW 9th Street. FMI, call North End Senior Solutions at 541-921-0937.
League of Women Voters
Newport Public Library
This meeting will focus on preparing a consensus report on two LWV study projects, the Recall Process in Oregon and Caring for Our Children. 11:30 am, 35 Nye Street. FMI. go to lwvlincolncounty.org or email mmhite@me.com.
Tea & Talk
Newport Visual Arts Center
The Coastal Arts Guild welcomes artist Sara Siggelkow who will present “A Journey Through Fiber,” covering weaving on and off a loom, paper weaving and baskets.
Makers of all ages are invited to try four different creative activities, with all materials and instructions laid out for a self-guided art exploration experience. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $5. 3-6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Winter Lecture Series
Newport Recreation Center
The Newport Parks and Recreation series continues with a discussion on steelhead. 5:30 pm, 225 SE Avery Street.
Guests can pre-purchase food from Siren’s Lure Teahouse and Bakery through the recreation center’s registration system.
Trivia Night
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City Show off your knowledge while getting in the running for locally sponsored prizes for first and second place. 6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Bingo
Pelican Brewing Taproom Tillamook
Test your luck for a chance to win Pelican gear and prizes at this family-friendly bingo night. 6-8 pm, 1708 1st Street.
“Dial M for Murder”
Theatre West Lincoln City
Set in London in 1952, this classic thriller centers around a former tennis player who is plotting to have his unfaithful wife murdered so he can inherit her money. The deceptions and suspense build as the story heads toward its dramatic conclusion. 7 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-$20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
Vocal Introductions
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Newport
A chance for singers to see if the Coastal Voices community chorus is a good fit. No singing experience or music reading required. 9 am to 3 pm, 414 SW 9th Street. FMI, go to coastalvoices.org or call 541-283-6295.
Yachats Agate Festival
Yachats Commons
Returning for its 12th year, this festival rocks, with raw and finished minerals, gems, crystals and fossils from across the Western states plus presentations from guest speakers. 10 am to 5 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. Admission is free. FMI, go to www.yachatsagatefestival.com.
Saturday Market
Taft Hall • Lincoln City
Find handcrafted goods from local vendors alongside an array of home
baked treats. 10 am-3 pm, 1206 SE 48th Street.
ArtSea Day
Hatfield Visitor Center Newport
A chance to get creative and learn more about marine life through activities including mural tracing, embroidery, haiku writing, scientific illustration, gel print making and more, plus guest lectures. 10 am-4 pm, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive.
Coastal Futures
St. Mary by the Sea Rockaway Beach
Friday, Jan. 17
“Dial M for Murder” Theatre West Lincoln City Set in London in 1952, this classic thriller centers around a former tennis player who is plotting to have his unfaithful wife murdered so he can inherit her money. The deceptions and suspense build as the story heads toward its dramatic conclusion. 7 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-$20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
Everyone is welcome to learn about coastal sustainability issues and engage in a discussion about planning for a more environmentally and socially resilient future. Noon, 275 S Pacific Street. FMI, go to healthywatershed.org.
Willamette Writers
Newport Public Library
Author Mark Pomeroy presents a generative writing workshop aimed at helping writers use details to create vivid settings. 2 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to willamettewriters.org.
“When the Railroad Came to Tillamook County”
North County Recreation District Nehalem
Railroad historian Martin E. Hansen explores the impact on Tillamook County of the 1911 connection to Portland via the Salmonberry River track. $10. 3:30 pm, 36155 9th Street.
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Saturday, Jan. 18
“Dial M for Murder”
Theatre West Lincoln City
Set in London in 1952, this classic thriller centers around a former tennis player who is plotting to have his unfaithful wife murdered so he can inherit her money. The deceptions and suspense build as the story heads toward its dramatic conclusion. 7 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-$20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
“The Land, the Sea and the Birds”
Newport Performing Arts Center
The Newport Symphony Orchestra presents a musical journey through nature, performing works by Haydn, Debussy and Einojuhani Rautavaara as well as Sara Carina Graef’s “Yakona,” inspired by the Yakona Nature Preserve. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $16-$45, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.
Alex Velluto
Newport Performing Arts Center
Velluto, a veteran of three Dry Bar Comedy specials, brings his sharp observational humor and piercing punchlines to the coast. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $30, available at coastarts. org or by calling 541-265-2787.
Yachats Agate Festival
Yachats Commons
Sunday, Jan. 19
Returning for its 12th year, this festival rocks, with raw and finished minerals, gems, crystals and fossils from across the Western states plus presentations from guest speakers. 10 am to 5 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. Admission is free. FMI, go to www.yachatsagatefestival.com.
Artistry in Wood
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
The Coastal Carvers marquee event returns, offering free wood carving demonstrations and talks along with unique shopping experiences. 10 am to 5 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
Sunday Sounds
Cafe Chill • Waldport
Open mic with host Mac “The Duke” Esposito. Family-friendly acts, seasoned performers and fledgling talents welcome. 1-3 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.
“The Land, the Sea and the Birds”
Newport Performing Arts Center
The Newport Symphony Orchestra presents a musical journey through nature, performing works by Haydn, Debussy and Einojuhani Rautavaara as well as Sara Carina Graef’s “Yakona,” inspired by the Yakona Nature Preserve. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $16-$45, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.
“Dial M for Murder”
Theatre West Lincoln City
Set in London in 1952, this classic thriller centers around a former tennis player who is plotting to have his unfaithful wife murdered so he can inherit her money. The deceptions and suspense build as the story heads toward its dramatic conclusion. 2 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-$20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
“A Course in Miracles”
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome. 2-3 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call Pam at 541-961-0084 or Mary Anne at 480-310-3433.
Drop-in Figure Drawing
Newport Visual Arts Center
Practice figure drawing with a live model in fitted clothing. Easels, paper and charcoal provided, or bring your own materials. $5$10 donation suggested. 2-4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
Celtic Series
Lincoln City Cultural Center
The series continues with a performance by Dréos, combining the blazing piping of Eliot Grasso and virtuosic fiddling of Brandon Vance with powerhouse accompaniment by Glen Waddell. 2-4 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets $2035, available at www.lincolncity-culturalcenter. com or by calling 541-994-9994.
Monday, Jan. 20
Gentle Yoga Sessions
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This New Moon Yoga class features slow, gentle movements guided by the breath and awareness for flexibility in body, mind and spirit. Safe and appropriate for all levels. Noon, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Tai Chi for Health
Newport Recreation Center
No matter what age, tai chi can help you focus your mind, improve your health and strengthen your body. $32 for four sessions. 12:30-1:30
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Your guide to live music on the Central Oregon Coast soundwaves
Don’t see your favorite band or venue? Email the details to soundwaves@oregoncoasttoday.com and we’ll get you listed.
Thursday, Jan 16
Lincoln City Music Circle
Lincoln City Community Center
Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, 2150 N Oar Place.
Bret Lucich
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.
Thursday Jam Night
Newport Eagles Lodge
Hosted by Donnie King. Musicians, dancers and party-goers welcome. 6-8 pm-ish, 106 E Olive Street, 541-265-2430.
TBA
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Not some fancy band name. Just “To Be Announced.” But it will be live and it will be fabulous. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.
Jam Session
Snug Harbor • Lincoln City
Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8:30 pmmidnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City 8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
Karaoke
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
Have a great time with local host Dr. B. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-midnight, 608 SW Bay Blvd.
Friday, Jan. 17
Waldport Acoustic Jam
Waldport Community Center
Musicians and listeners of all ages and abilities are welcome and a piano is available. 3-5 pm, 265 NW Hemlock Street.
Risky Business
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
‘80s unplugged with Kevin Strever and Ronnie Jay Pirrello. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.
Bret Lucich
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter,
entertainer and musician, with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.
Brenna Larsen
Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City
Enjoy a pint with a view, alongside live music. 6-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101, 541-614-4216.
Garibaldi Jam
Garibaldi Community Hall
Mostly old-time favorites and Country-Western standards. Cut a rug on the large dance floor or simply sit and enjoy. 6-8 pm, 6th Street and Acacia Avenue.
Skip Jones
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Rhythm and blues hits of the ’50s and ’60s, as well as some great pop and rock organ classics of the ’60s and ’70s. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.
EZ-Eddy and the Jumpers
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
A blues party featuring E.Z. Eddy Campy and friends, including birthday boy JRC on drums. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
Karaoke
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
Have a great time with local host Dr B. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.
Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
DJ Metal
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Johnny Wheels Acoustic Trio
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
An evening of blues and rock. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
Bret Lucich
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, accompanied by guest vocalist Angela Jahn. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.
Touch of Gray
The Drift Inn • Yachats
An evening of classics from some old masters. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.
Sonny Hess
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
This Pacific Northwest blues legend is known far and wide for her sensual guitar playing, songwriting gifts and soulful vocals. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.
Southern rick, alt country and classic hits. $10 at the door. 7 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
Gretchen Wilson
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
This country singer-songwriter is best known for hits including “Redneck Woman,” “Homewrecker” and “Politically Uncorrect” (featuring Merle Haggard). 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. 16 and over. Tickets, $85-$100, available at www. chinookwindscasino.com or by calling 1-888-624-6228.
Karaoke
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm- midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
Karaoke
Bay Haven Inn • Newport 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.
Karaoke Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City 9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
DJ Metal
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Sunday Jam
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.
Sunday Jazz Jam
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sit in. 4-6 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
Mike Tolle
Luna Sea at Seal Rock
Acoustic folk blues. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.
Joren Trouble Now
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
While wife June is away, Joren Rushing holds down the fort along with multi-instrumentalist Robin Remaily, presenting classic hits from the golden age of radio. From Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins to the Beatles, they do it all with style. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.
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Hannah Paysinger
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Hannah’s rich and playful vocal tones are accompanied by a uniquely expressive piano style that some have described as indie-folk-pop. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-5474477.
Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill
• Lincoln City
8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
Karaoke
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
Monday, Jan. 20
Dave Hill
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
Vocals and acoustic guitar featuring music of singersongwriters of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and more. 6-8 pm in the Salishan Marketplace, 7755 N Hwy. 101, 541-764-9026.
Matt Neely
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Serving up high-energy bluegrass favorites, country classics, gritty blues and sultry acoustic jazz, there is something for everyone. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.
Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill
• Lincoln City
8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Linda Yapp
Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport
EMERGENCY POWER SOLUTIONS RALLY
Mellow acoustic classics and easy listening to dine by. 5:308 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.
Young Jim Carr
The Drift Inn • Yachats
This Eugene singer-songwriter conveys his longing for truth and love in his own unique poetic way. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.
Jam Session
Wing Wa Taphouse • Depoe Bay
Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8 pm-close, 330 US-101, 541-765-2288.
Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City 8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Live Music Wednesdays
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Enjoy an acoustic set from Scott Austin on the outdoor patio of the Attic Lounge, weather permitting. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
Randy McCoy
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Randy writes and performs songs on guitar, ukulele and mandolin. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-5474477.
Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City 8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
Hear from members of the City of Depoe Bay Resiliency Task Group as well as industry leaders, engineers, researchers and system manufacturers who have proven technology and solutions for the hazards facing the Oregon Coast.
Presentations from community leaders and residents
Live technology demonstrations, including the first hydrogen fuel cell demo in Oregon
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First Responder Appreciation Lunch
11 am-2 pm , Monday, Jan. 27
Lincoln City Eagles, 737 SW 32nd Street
Join Phill Bowles of Phill’s Smok/N/Grill in serving up a sincere Lincoln City “thank you” to our first responders. To donate cash to help pay for supplies, or gift certificates for door prizes, contact Phill at 971-240-7030.
Pull writing detail this Saturday
How do writers achieve a good balance of sensory details in a scene? How do we hone our attention to the world so that we can make the settings in our scenes vivid?
During the Saturday, Jan. 18, Willamette Writers Coast Chapter event at Newport Public Library, author Mark Pomeroy will present a generative writing workshop aimed at helping writers use details to capture setting.
Through writing exercises sparked by music and images, as well as readings of mentor texts, writers will zero in on bringing places to life.
In 2014, Oregon State University Press published Pomeroy’s first novel, “The Brightwood Stillness.” He has received an Oregon Literary Fellowship for fiction and his short stories, poems and essays have appeared in publications
including Open Spaces, Portland Magazine, NW Book Lovers and “What Teaching Means: Stories from America’s Classrooms.”
In the spring of 2024, University of Iowa Press published his second novel “The Tigers of Lents,” from which he will read. For the past 29 years Pomeroy has led creative writing workshops in Portland schools.
The Willamette Writers Coast Chapter hosts a mix of in-person and virtual events from September through June. Willamette Writers, the parent organization, is the largest writers association in Oregon and one of the largest in the nation.
Saturday’s program begins at 2 pm at Newport Public Library, located at 35 NW Nye Street. For more information, go to willamettewriters.org.
SUDOKU is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. King Features
SUPER QUIZ
Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.
Subject: SILENT “H”
Each answer is a word that contains a silent “h.” (e.g., High respect, recognition or esteem. Answer: Honor.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. A common unit of time.
2. A group of people who sing together.
3. A reflected sound.
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. A heavy object used to keep a boat in one place.
5. One who receives property from an ancestor.
6. The apparent spirit of a dead person.
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Always telling the truth and never cheating.
8. A state of utter confusion.
9. A collection of historical documents or records.
Make a whittle time for Artistry in Wood
Carving show returns to Lincoln City
his weekend will see woodcarvings of all kinds on display as the Coastal Carvers present their 31st annual Artistry in Wood show at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City.
This group of woodcarvers, made up of beginners to professionals from Lincoln City and surrounding areas, get together once a year to present a show for the curious or the already enthused to shop for tools or artwork and gather ideas and skills.
This year’s show, features woodcarving demonstrations and lectures for both kids and adults.
This year’s featured artist, Sherry Klein, began carving in
“After our second son was born, I needed to get out of the house for a break,” she said. “I found a painting class and started Tole painting in 1975. I painted for a number of years and was at a painting convention when I saw a woman showing a carved Noah’s Ark. She was advertising carving classes that were going to be starting in painting studios around the state and in Washington. I decided to give it a try and I loved it.”
After honing her craft, she began to explore “power carving.”
“I was then able to take bird carving classes with Bob Guge,” she said. “I found it was hard to get teachers in the Portland area and started to invite carvers to come and teach at my home.”
Klein will be available to chat with, along with other Coastal Carvers, during the show. The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, Jan. 18, and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, located 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City.
For more information, go to sites.google. com/view/coastal-carvers.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Don Fromherz 10:30 am
A carve-along project just for kids. Bring tools, some tools will be available for use.
Lonnie Acord 10:30 am
A talk about Northwest Native American woodcarving designs and what the symbols mean. He will have some example carvings to show the designs.
Nancy Girard 1 pm
An adult carve-along project. Bring tools if you have them, she will have some for people to use as well.
Terry Moss 1 pm
A talk about the preparation process and demo of at least three different techniques of antiquing carvings. Moss was recently elected into the Caricature Carvers of America.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Gene Tilton 10: 30 am
An adult carve-along snowman project. 10-person maximum. Carving knife only, he will have some for use.
Cynthia Longhat-Adams 10:30 am
A talk about pyrography, the art of woodburning. She will be sharing the techniques and the tools she uses and will answer questions about her process.
Featured Carver Sherry Klein
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This should get you Russian to the theater
Experience a revolutionary one-man adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” when Andrew Scott stars in “Vanya” on screen at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Jan 22.
Hopes, dreams and regrets are thrust into sharp focus as Scott, known for “Fleabag,” “Sherlock” and “Spectre” brings multiple characters to life in the adaptation by playwright Simon Stephens, known for “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.”
“The work and effort put into this show by Andrew Scott is something spectacular to behold,” said Brian Kitson of Comic Circus Broadway. “Scott is in his element.”
The play follows a group of characters living on a rural estate in the Russian countryside, tangled in a web of unrequited love and longing. At the center, Ivan, or Uncle Vanya, has spent his life managing his family’s estate and business affairs with little regard for his efforts. A life wasted? Scott plays the titular character, retired professor Alexander and his daughter Sonia, Alexander’s second wife Helena, Vanya’s
widowed mother Maureen, his romantic rival Michael, and more in this new spin on the seminal 1897 masterpiece.
“Scott gives carefully controlled, thrillingly virtuoso physical performances,” said Arifa Akbar of The Guardian. “He exits as one character and enters as another, excelling in the plate-juggling feat of playing two or more characters in conversation.”
Comedic and tragic, Chekhov’s examination of our shared humanity explores the kaleidoscope of human feeling, harnessing the power of the intimate bond between actor and audience to delve deeper into the human psyche.
Directed by Sam Yates and designed by Rosanna Vize, the production was filmed during its critically acclaimed, sold-out run in London’s West End.
The performance, which contains strong language, begins at 7 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center, located at 777 W Olive Street. Tickets range from $16 to $22.
For more information, go to coastarts. org or call 541-265-2787.
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It’s in their nature
Newport symphony presents ‘The Land, the Sea and the Birds’
The Newport Symphony Orchestra continues its current season with “The Land, the Sea and the Birds,” a pair of cool, curated concerts at the Newport Performing Arts Center this weekend. The concert begins its journey through nature with Haydn’s Symphony No. 83, “The Hen.” Listen closely and you might hear these barnyard friends in the music. The trek continues with Einojuhani Rautavaara’s “Cantus Arcticus: Concerto for Birds,” a piece that begins with birds from northern Finland and culminates with swans migrating. The composer ingeniously created the illusion that the listener is watching a huge flock of swans approaching.
After a brief intermission, the journey continues with Sara Carina Graef’s “Yakona,” written for the Newport Symphony Orchestra and commissioned by Bill and JoAnn Barton of the Yakona Nature Preserve and Learning Center.
“In this piece we offer our commitment to holding this sacred place in our hearts,” Graef said, “and to give it a place in the hearts of others.”
The concert concludes with Claude Debussy’s wondrous “La Mer.” The sea is truly alive in this piece, where each movement brings a different characteristic of the ocean to life. It begins at dawn before “playing” in the waves and culminates with a conversation between the
wind and the sea.
Performances begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday, Jan. 18, and 2 pm on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street.
Saturday’s performance includes a pre-concert talk by Conductor Adam Flatt at 6:45 pm. After each concert, guests can mingle with Flatt and orchestra members at a special complimentary “Wine Down” featuring select wines from the Flying Dutchman Winery of Otter Rock plus a delicious array of food items.
Tickets are $16 for students and begin at $45 for adults. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
We’re celebrating another crazy year in a CRAZY way with TWO NIGHTS OF PARTIES!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021
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