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IBy Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY
’m pretty nuts about libraries, and this week, Toledo Public Library is offering a way to squirrel away some free comic books for National Free Comic Book Day. See page 26 for details.
The photo to the right was taken at the library last weekend at the Toledo Grows! event, where I not only scored some gorgeous compost and a few lovely tomato plants, but I got to see a group with one of my all-time favorite band names: the Seashore Literacy Ukulele Group, aka the “SLUGS.”
I’ll be sitting in with the group for a story soon, but not for a few weeks as I am heading out for a vacation. Publisher Patrick will be filling this spot until my return.
Though my plans are to mostly enjoy all the beauty our state has to offer, I will be making a short trip to far northern California to visit an expat friend who moved there a few years ago. Those trips always make me feel lucky to live here because of what all that rain gives us. Full rivers in the winter, fun lakes in the summer and fungi in the fall.
Loyalty Days & Seafair Festival
Dpty. Casey Elfstrom Sheriff’s Hometown Hero
SPC Patrick Hubble National Guard Hometown Hero
Chief Jason Malloy Police Hometown Hero
Luke Richcreek Fire Department Hometown Hero
Noah Albright Coast Guard Hometown Hero
Grand Marshall Frank King
Loyalty Days Princesses Blair Thompson, Allison Pettett and Maykyla Wallace
Mark Watkins Search & Rescue Hometown Hero
Blessed day ever!
Newport pushes the boat out with Blessing of the Fleet
Acommunity ceremony honoring local fishermen and their families, the Blessing of the Fleet has been a Newport tradition since the 1950s. This Sunday, May 4, the Newport Fishermen’s Wives will again be sponsoring the full-day event, which includes the popular Survival Suit Races and the Highliners Competition.
The Blessing of the Fleet began as an old-world Sicilian custom emphasizing faith and perseverance — qualities that have long fueled those who go to sea to earn their living. Newport’s Blessing of the Fleet continues the custom of asking for prayers for protection at sea, bountiful catches and peace of mind for the families at home.
The blessings are open to any and all who wish to ask blessings on their fishing vessel, charter vessel, pleasure craft or research vessel.
At the survival suit races, teams compete in a difficult race between Port Dock 1 and Port Dock 5. Survival suits are crucial to the survival of fishermen when immersed in the cold waters off the Oregon Coast. There are great viewing locations up and down the Bayfront boardwalk.
motor lifeboats of Station Yaquina Bay signal the start of the parade. All vessels will follow the lead vessel from the international terminal heading west, turning just in front of the bridge before heading east to pass in front of the coast guard motor lifeboat, where local ministers will bless each vessel. Vessel registration forms are located at Englund Marine and Schiewe Marine Supply on the Bayfront.
Event Schedule
9 am - Survival suit races, Port Dock 3
11 am - Boat parade, Yaquina Bay
1 pm - Community BBQ, International terminal
1 pm - Highliner competition, International terminal
At 1 pm, the Fishermen’s Wives will host the annual barbecue at Port of Newport International terminal, serving food and giving out the 2025 Blessing of the Fleet sponsor t-shirts. The lunch and shirt are free of charge and are available to everyone in the community on a first come, first served basis. This is also a great time to ask the organization questions, especially if you are considering volunteering.
4 pm - Memorial, Fishermen’s Memorial Sanctuary at Yaquina Bay State Park
A boat procession and the Blessing of the Fleet will take place in the harbor and can be viewed from most locations on our Bayfront. The boat parade gets underway from the area near the Port’s international terminal. The USCG Search & Rescue Helicopter, if available, and the
At the same time and place will be the Highliner Competition. While eating a great lunch you can watch this really fun competition that centers around skills needed to be a fisherman.
The day wraps up with the Memorial Service at the Fishermen’s Memorial Sanctuary at Yaquina Bay State Park. This service is meant to offer support and encouragement to the families and community while remembering Lincoln County fishermen lost at sea.
For more information, go to newportfishermenswives.com.
ABOVE: The Blessing of the Fleet BELOW: The Survival Suit Races
Loyalty and royalty
Newport
celebrates Loyalty Days come reign or shine
Just as the land and sea are close neighbors in Newport, the annual Loyalty Days and Seafair Festivals are partner events.
The 68th annual Loyalty Days, this Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, is celebrated throughout town, with the main attraction being the parade that proudly perambulates down Highway 101.
Friday events begin at the Newport 60+ Activity Center, where veterans of all ages are invited to the annual Loyalty Days Veterans’ Lunch. The appreciation meal is sponsored by Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments and prepared by Trio Community Meals.
Guests will have a first opportunity to mingle with the Loyalty Days Princesses. Call 541-265-9617 to reserve a spot for you and a guest, if you choose to bring one.
The next opportunity for princess mingling will be at a meet and greet on Friday evening at the Newport Elks Lodge.
Meet the entire 2025 Loyalty Days Court, hear speeches from the princesses and witness the crowning of the queen. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Loyalty Days, Newport’s version of National Loyalty Day, observed annually in May for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States, also celebrates local pride for Newport’s strong community. First observed in 1921 as “Americanization Day,” the holiday was intended to counterbalance the celebration
of Labor Day. It was made on official holiday in 1958 by the US Congress. President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed May 1, 1959, the first official observance of Loyalty Day. This day has been recognized with an official proclamation every year, by every president, since its inception as a legal holiday.
The point-to-point, one-mile course is open to fun runners with no fees or registration. To enter as a competitive runner, register online for $15 until 10:30 am on Saturday. No in-person day of race registration will be available. For more information and registration, go to ardoradventures.com.
On Saturday, kick off parade day with a one-of-a-kind community mile down Highway 101. Whether you’re racing for a personal record or strolling with family, the Loyalty Days Run is for everyone.
The parade will follow the same route as the race, filling the highway for a full mile, with traffic diverted for the event. Floats will be decorated to honor this year’s theme: “Let Freedom Ring.”
Finally, head to the Newport Armory for a free concert with the 234th Oregon Army band and to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an afternoon of flavor, rhythm and fun for the whole family. The afternoon event will include delicious food, local beer and art.
The Newport 60+ Activity Center is located at 20 SE Second Street. Newport Elks Lodge is located at 45 SE Moore Drive. The Newport Armory is located at 541 SW Hwy. 101. For more information, go to the Newport Loyalty Days & Seafair Festival page on Facebook.
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 2
Noon – Veterans’ Lunch, Newport 60+ Activity Center, 20 SE Second Street
7 to 9 pm – Meet and greet with the Loyalty Days Court, Newport Elks Lodge, 45 SE Moore Drive
Saturday, May 3
11:45 am – Fun run, Hwy. 101 and 20th Street
Noon – Parade starts at Hwy. 101 and 20th Street
2 pm – Cinco de Mayo Concert, Newport Armory, 541 SW Hwy. 101
Loyalty Days Princesses Blair Thompson, Allison Pettett and Maykyla Wallace
Four choices and 53 voices
Hearing 53 voices joining in song is an in-person experience not to be missed.
Experience it yourself when Coastal Voices, the premier vocal ensemble of the Central Oregon Coast, presents a series of four performances of “Americana Adventure: Best Foot Forward,” beginning at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, May 3.
The concerts continue at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 4, then the following weekend at Chapel By The Sea in Lincoln City on Saturday, May 10, and Depoe Bay Community Hall on Sunday, May 11.
Artistic Director Rhodd Caldwell chose the material for these concerts to celebrate the roots, rhythm, whimsy and warmth of American music.
“I am excited to bring a selection of homegrown songs from traditional through modern to our audiences this spring,” he said. “I want to showcase our distinctive American styles of both folk and composed selections as arranged for choral groups.”
Acknowledging the roots of classic Americana, part one of the concert features familiar tunes like “Skip to My Lou,” “Home On the Range” and “I Bought Me a Cat,” then moves on to solemn American traditions with renditions of “Down In the River to Pray” and the Quaker hymn, “Gentle Words” among others.
Part two salutes modern American writers and composers. The whimsical poems “Animal Crackers” by Ogden Nash, set to music by Eric Whitacre, and “The Marvelous Toy” by Tom Paxton, highlight the humorous side of Americana.
The concert concludes with contemporary arrangements of American favorites such as “Over the Rainbow” and Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.”
“Each basket displays in a tangible way our mission to celebrate, promote and develop the choral arts.”
SoundWaves, the small ensemble drawn from the larger choir, will perform several selections. And, continuing the tradition at the ensemble’s events, there will be an audience sing-along of folk songs, with lyrics provided, following the intermission.
“I want to make Lincoln County the county that sings!” Caldwell said.
Tickets for a raffle of song-themed gift baskets will be available before the concert and at intermission.
“Our choir members have such fun finding items that represent the characters and ideas of the songs they are learning,” said Lissa Davis, treasurer and raffle coordinator.
A feature of this concert series is reduced ticket prices for seniors age 55 and older.
“We thank the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund and the Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust for their support of our efforts to make music listening and sing-alongs more available to our older audience members,” said board president Dr. Paul Caldron.
Tickets are $25 and $20 for seniors at the Newport Performing Arts Center; and $20 and $15 for all other venues. Those aged 17 and younger are admitted for free at all venues. All concerts begin at 4 pm. For more information, go to coastal-voices.org or call 541-283-6295.
Pacifica Quartet plays Neskowin
The Neskowin Chamber Music series will welcome the multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet for its final concert of the season this Sunday, May 4.
With a career spanning three decades, the quartet is known for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style and often-daring repertory choices. Having served as quartetin-residence at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music for more than a decade, the quartet was also previously the quartet-in-residence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Formed in 1994, the quartet quickly won chamber music’s top competitions, including the 1998 Naumburg Chamber Music Award. In 2002 the ensemble was honored with Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award and the appointment to Lincoln Center’s The Bowers Program, and in 2006 was awarded a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant.
In 2021, the Pacifica Quartet received a second Grammy
Award for “Contemporary Voices,” an exploration of music by three Pulitzer Prize-winning composers: Shulamit Ran, Jennifer Higdon and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich.
The quartet has proven itself the preeminent interpreter of string quartet cycles, harnessing the group’s singular focus and incredible stamina to portray each composer’s evolution, often in the course of just a few days. An ardent advocate of contemporary music, it commissions and performs many new works.
With its powerful energy and captivating, cohesive sound, the Pacifica has established itself as the embodiment of the senior American quartet sound.
Sunday’s concert begins at 3 pm in the chapel at WiNe-Ma Christian Camp, located at 5195 Winema Road in Neskowin. Tickets are $40. For more information, go to neskowinchambermusic.com.
artsy May we interest you in some art?
Toledo’s galleries roll out a warm welcome during First Weekend
Every month, the town of Toledo takes a weekend to celebrate its arts community and invite the public to join in. First Weekend is a monthly opportunity for the public to connect with their local artisans and see what’s new. May’s First Weekend will be held this Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 at galleries and studios throughout town.
The Yaquina River Museum of Art will be displaying its Collections exhibit, offering the chance to view pieces including “Drama Before a Storm,” a plein air landscape painted by late museum co-founder Michael Gibbons in the foothills of Tubac, Arizona. The piece captures the fleeting moment before dark storm clouds overtook the desert sky as the vanishing sun shines its light on the mountains and nearby shrubs.
The museum received the painting as a gift from the estate of Kay Moxness, a former original board member of the museum who passed in 2022. Moxness loved Gibbons’ work and believed strongly in the formation of the Yaquina River Museum of Art to bring fine arts to the local community.
“In order to have genuine local access to the arts for everyone, we must maintain a joint effort of creation, maintenance, financing, sharing, and sometimes just paying attention.” she said.
a painting of a house on a rural lane in the spring-flowering English countryside. Unlike the majority of Gibbons’ works painted on site, this work is noted as being painted in studio from a drawing on the back of the painting. After some investigative work in the gallery from the late artist’s sketch archives, the reference drawing for the painting was found with the note “Fred’s Cottage - #7 in a suite of 7.” Gibbons spent a period of time in the English Cotswolds, finding the area a rich source of inspiration which led to a prolific collection of works.
By Val Bolen
See this work and more at the Yaquina River Museum of Art during First Weekend at 151 NE Alder Street from noon to 4 pm both Saturday and Sunday. For more information, go to yaquinarivermuseumofart.org.
Across the street at Michael Gibbons’ Signature Gallery there will be a special spotlight on “Cotswold Cottage Garden,”
Michael Gibbons’ Signature Gallery is located at 140 NE Alder Street, open from noon to 4 pm both days.
Down on Main Street, Crow’s Nest Gallery & Studio will feature the works of more than 15 artists. The galleryspace run by assemblage artist Janet Runger always features new and exciting works for viewers to see.
In the windows of the space, gallery visitors will see the dazzling colors of Val Bolen’s glass mosaic works as the sun shines through them. Also shown in the gallery are the works of Alice Haga, fused glass; Paula Teplitz, sculptural jellyfish mobiles; Jeff Gibford, digitally manipulated photographs; Veta Bakhtina, oil paintings; Sylvia Hosie, wildlife photography; Tish Epperson, watercolors; and Susan Jones, woven fiber jellyfish.
Crow’s Nest Gallery & Studio is located at 305 N. Main Street and open from 10 am to 5 pm both days of First Weekend.
“Drama Before a Storm” by Michael Gibbons
“Fred’s Cottage” by Michael Gibbons
Students aim for perfect pitch
If you think a pitch competition sounds like a sing-off, you will be slightly off key.
Instead, it is an opportunity for students who participated in the Youth Entrepreneurship Program to present their business plan pitches to compete for prize money towards their professional futures.
Taking place at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Wednesday, May 7, the Lincoln County Youth Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition will end with the top five candidates scoring cash stipends that can be used towards any type of education, training or development towards their career or entrepreneurial endeavors.
school in Lincoln County. These students are participating in weekly classes focused on entrepreneurial thinking and business plan development.
The participants worked in teams or independently to build a business plan and pitch.
The program, a partnership between from The Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County and the Oregon Coast Small Business Development Center, launched last year with its first group of students and was a great success.
Building on that momentum, the second cohort began in January 2025, bringing together 30 local students from every high
The pitch competition is an event that the alliance is proud to bring to Central Coast communities again this year.
“Entrepreneurship is not just about building a business — it’s about developing the thinking tools to problem solve and plan like a business owner,” said Executive Director Paul Schuytema.
“The high school students who will participate in the pitch competition will be marrying those skills with their passion to create an enterprise of their own — this event is an opportunity for us to celebrate their hard work and creativity.”
Celebratory refreshments and snacks will be provided.
The competition begins at 5:30 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information, go to businesslincolncounty.com.
Where the wild things are
A new adventure is launching on the Oregon Coast this summer with the debut of Wild Coast Camp, a nature-based day camp designed to immerse children in the coastal landscape.
Developed by the team at Neskowin Valley School, Wild Coast Camp offers a unique, experience-rich alternative to traditional summer camps, with activities including hands-on wilderness and bushcraft skills, forest adventures and beach exploration.
Open to children entering Kindergarten through 7th grade, each week-long session focuses on outdoor skills like shelter-building, wildlife tracking, navigation and ecosystem exploration across forests, rivers and
shorelines. Activities are age-appropriate and guided by experienced outdoor educators.
This summer also marks the launch of special camp weeks for three- and fouryear-olds, running alongside the main camp with their own playful and developmentally appropriate curriculum. The younger camp group will be led by the school’s new preschool–K teacher, offering little explorers a gentle introduction to outdoor learning.
In addition, four junior counselor positions are available for rising 8th graders or 14-yearolds interested in developing leadership and mentoring skills in an outdoor setting. For more information or to register for camp, go to neskowinvalleyschool.com.
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Thursday, May 1
An
Council to hear how land conservation works from Margaret Treadwell, Central Coast Conservation Program manager at McKenzie River Trust. 6:30-8 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd.
Yachats Big Band Yachats Commons Swing to music from the ’30s to the present, performed for your listening and dancing pleasure. Hot beverages and refreshments available. $5 donation requested. 7 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
Friday, May 2
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Artisan faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101.
First Weekend
Throughout Toledo
Toledo’s art community throws open its doors for First Weekend, with galleries and studios showcasing oil paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 10 am-4 pm. Continues Sunday.
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.
Free Comic Book Day
Toledo Public Library
A chance to take home a selection of comics and enjoy an educational presentation and a display of rare and interesting comic books. 10 am-5 pm, 173 NW 7th Street.
Newport Farmers Market
Downtown Newport
This market offers locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am to 1 pm just off Highway 101 next to Newport City Hall.
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Tillamook Forest Center
Get preparation tips from wildfire experts. 11 am-3 pm, 45500 Wilson River Highway. 26 miles east of Tillamook.
Beltane Celebration with Maypole
Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach
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a powerful showcase of handcrafted quilts created by women artisans from Kenya. 5 to 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
High School Art Show Newport Visual Arts Center
An opening reception for this exhibit of artwork from students throughout Lincoln County. Light refreshments will be served. 6-8 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
A Grand Welcome
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Hear the center’s new Yamaha C3 in action with performances by composer Jasnam Daya Singh and jazz pianist David Morgenroth with bassist Bob Bowman. $30. 6:30 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
Spectacular Rummage Sale
St Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church Lincoln City
Find clothes, dishes, linens, small appliances and much more. 9 am-3 pm with lunch served from 11 am to 2 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street.
Clay Target/Trap Shooting
VFW Post 4227 • Toledo Shotguns and ammo available for rent or purchase. $8 per game. 9 am-noon, 268 Pioneer Mountain Loop. FMI, contact Andrew at 702-816-8331.
Yaquina River Cleanup
Poole Slough
Join MidCoast Watersheds Council for a shoreline cleanup followed by a well-earned BBQ oyster celebration. 10 am. Register at https://volunteer.surfrider.org.
A Beltane celebration with fun activities including decorating the maypole, creating fairy crowns and face painting, plus light refreshments. Noon, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. RSVP at luminoussoulcenter.com.
World Labyrinth Day
North Manzanita Beach
Walk the sand art spiral at this free community gathering and become part of a rolling wave of peace around the globe. Noon-2 pm, Near Ocean Road and Nehalem Road.
de Garde Brewing 12th Anniversary Invitational
Tillamook County Fairgrounds • Tillamook
A celebration of place and beer, featuring 54 breweries, seven food trucks and three awesome bands. 1-6 pm, 4603 3rd Street. Tickets, $65 for general admission, $90 for VIP, $25 for minors and designated drivers, available at www. eventbrite.com.
Saturday, May 3
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Newport Armory
An afternoon of flavor, rhythm and fun for the whole family, featuring live music, dancing, delicious food, local beer and art. 2 pm, 541 SW Coast Hwy.
First Saturday Author Talks
Waldport Public Library
Monica MacLean, author of “Adventures at Half Moon Ranch,” talks about her careers as a writer and actor. Presented by Friends of the Waldport Public Library. 2 pm, 460 NW Hemlock Street.
Gallery Reception
Hoffman Center for the Arts Manzanita
A reception for the May exhibit, featuring new works by Jenny Rideout, Victoria Christen and Robert Sumner. 3 to 5 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue.
Coastal Voices
Newport Performing Arts Center
The premier vocal ensemble of the Central Oregon Coast presents “Americana Adventure: Best Foot Forward.” Tickets $20 to $25. 4 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, call 541-2836295.
The Grand Bazaar
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This unforgettable evening will transport guests to the heart of Turkey, offering an enchanting blend of culture, cuisine and entertainment, including a vibrant marketplace packed with textiles, exquisite rugs, jewelry, ceramics and more. 5:30-8 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $50, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
Pacifica Quartet
North County Recreation District • Nehalem
This internationally acclaimed string quartet is known for its dynamic interpretations and adventurous programming. $20-$30. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. FMI, call 971-308-0309.
“Over the River and Through the Woods”
Barn Community Theatre • Tillamook
Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts presents Joe DiPietro’s touching family comedy. 7 pm, 1204 Ivy Avenue. Tickets, $15-$20, available at tillamooktheater.com or call 503-812-0275.
Pancake Breakfast
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Enjoy eggs, sausage or ham, orange juice, all-you-can-eat pancakes and hot beverages. $10 for adults, $6 for kids aged six to 12. Tips go to the local food bank. 8-11 am, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
Blessing of the Fleet
Throughout Newport
Featuring the Survival Suit Races, the Boat Procession, the Newport Fishermen’s Wives barbecue and a memorial service. see feature on page 5 for details.
Tiger Tracks
Wapiti RV Park Lincoln City
Runners of all skill levels are welcome to lace up for this fun run, with 5K and 10K options available. 9 am, 2118 S Drift Creek Road. FMI, go to www. tafttigerboosters.com.
First Weekend
Throughout Toledo 10 am-4 pm. See Saturday listing.
Lincoln City Sunday Market
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Find farm fresh produce, specialty foods, tasty treats and local artisan craft arrayed on the cultural center lawn. 10 am-3 pm with live music from 11 am-1 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to www. LincolnCitySundayMarket.org.
Tea with Luminous
Luminous Soul Center
Sit down for tea and learn about the center’s transition to nonprofit status and its mission to support the well-being of women and children. 1 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. FMI, call 971-3132383. RSVP at luminoussoulcenter.com.
Free Art Workshop
Newport Visual Arts Center
Sara Sigglekow leads this free workshop on making woven patterns using a
Sunday,
May 4
ceramic tile as the base. Drop in anytime from 1-4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, go to coastalartsguild@gmail.com.
“Over the River and Through the Woods”
Barn Community Theatre • Tillamook 2 pm. See Saturday listing.
INHOUSE Jazz
Private Home • Siletz
The 2025 season continues with an intimate house concert hosted by vocalist Annie Averre and featuring Bob Bowman and David Morganroth. $15-$30 suggested donation. 2:30-5:30 pm. For reservations and directions, call 360-6067136 or email aaverre@hotmail.com.
Pacifica Quartet
Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp • Neskowin
The multiple Grammy Award-winning group brings its exuberant performance style to the final concert of the Neskowin Chamber Music season. 3 pm, 5195 Winema Road. $40. FMI, go to neskowinchambermusic.com.
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Coastal Voices
Yachats Community Presbyterian Church
The premier vocal ensemble of the Central Oregon Coast presents “Americana Adventure: Best Foot Forward.” Tickets $15 to $20. 4 pm, 360 W 7th Street. FMI, call 541-283-6295.
Gallery Reception Café C’est La Vie • Gleneden Beach A chance to view works from featured artist and coastal favorite, Ben Soeby. 5-7 pm, 8 Bella Beach Drive.
& Write! This global community empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic and make consistent progress on their projects. 2-4 pm every Wednesday at the Lincoln City Outlets, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road. FMI, contact CJ at 541-224-6498. Cribbage Club Pioneer Joe Coffee • Gleneden Beach Forget the rest. Come play with the best. 4 pm in the Salishan Marketplace, 7760 Hwy. 101.
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Thursday, May 1
Bret Lucich
Joe’s Table • Gleneden Beach
An acoustic experience to remember from this singersongwriter, entertainer and musician. Noon-2 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.
Irish Music Session
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
If you love to play or listen to Irish dance music like jigs, reels, hornpipes and polkas, come join Nora, Gary and friends for some tunes. 5-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
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.
David Rogers
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Praised by The Washington Post for his “astonishingly florid” improvisations, David fuses classical, jazz, and world music into beautiful, expressive and virtuosic performances. 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, May 2
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.
First Friday Folk-n-Art Jam
Cafe CHILL • Waldport
Enjoy some folk music alongside an art demonstration and art for sale in a relaxed and friendly place. 3-6 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.
Bret Lucich
Joe’s Table • Gleneden Beach
An acoustic experience to remember from this singersongwriter, entertainer and musician. Noon-2 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.
Woody Davidson
Pelican Brewing Taproom • Tillamook
Enjoy your favorite brew on the patio while enjoying some country and western stylings. 5-7 pm, 1708 1st Street.
Donna Jose & Richard Paris
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay Acoustic guitar duo. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.
Cin D
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Acoustic light rock. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
Lane Norberg
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.
John & Mr. Spark
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Eclectic music with beautifully blended harmonies. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.
Sammy Brue & Branson Anderson
The Beach Club • Lincoln City Folk duo. $10 at the door. 7 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
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
8:30 pm-12:30 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, May 3
Bret Lucich
Joe’s Table • Gleneden Beach
An acoustic experience to remember from this singersongwriter, entertainer and musician. Noon-2 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.
Overdue Bills
Yachats Underground Pub
Fun old acoustic Americana covers and originals. 5-7 pm, 125 Oceanview Drive.
Owen Kortz
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
This singer-songwriter has been compared to James Taylor and John Denver. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
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.
Dan Dingman
Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts ’60s and ’70s acoustic folk plus classic and progressive rock. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.
Karaoke
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm- midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
Karaoke
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
Have a great time with local host Precious. 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.
Sunday, May 4
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. 6-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.
Owen Kortz • Saturday, May 3, in Gleneden Beach
by Discover Newport
Lane Norberg, Friday, May 2, in Lincoln City
Tex Brooklyn Experiment
The Drift Inn • Yachats
A prolific songwriter, Rubin plays original tunes in a variety of genres on accordion, piano and vocals. 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.
Karaoke
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
Monday, May 5
Revel’n
The Drift Inn • Yachats
A joyful, up-tempo mix of old-time country, bluegrass and honky-tonk, performed with rich harmony and hot flat picking. 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, May 6
Linda Yapp
Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport
Mellow acoustic classics and easy listening to dine by. 5:30-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.
Karl Smiley
The Drift Inn • Yachats
This award-winning songwriter loves to mix it up with his unique and personal spin on rhythmic blues, traditional folk and some covers. He plays his own brand of fingerstyle guitar and loves to fly free with his whistling or scat breaks. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.
Lincoln City Bluegrass Jam
Eagles Lodge • Lincoln City
Classic and contemporary bluegrass, old-time Americana and country music. Bring your acoustic instrument to play and sing in the Jam Circle, or just come to listen. All welcome. 6-8 pm, 737 SW 32nd Street.
Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
Wednesday, May 7
Live Music Wednesdays
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Enjoy an acoustic set from Rich Swanger on the outdoor patio of the Attic Lounge, weather permitting. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
Harlan Rivers Band
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Americana with country roots and a little rock and roll. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.
The Lincoln City Cultural Center is hosting a compelling new exhibition from Quilts for Empowerment, opening in the Fiber Arts Gallery this Friday, May 2.
An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, featuring remarks from representatives of Quilts for Empowerment and providing an opportunity to meet with local supporters of the initiative.
to economic independence and emotional recovery. The exhibition offers visitors an intimate glimpse into their lives, with each quilt serving as a testament to the strength and creativity of its maker.
This powerful showcase features handcrafted quilts created by women artisans from Kenya, with each piece narrating personal journeys of resilience, healing and hope.
Quilts for Empowerment is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Kenyan women who have endured obstetric fistula and other traumatic experiences. Through the art of quilting, these women find a path
“We are honored to present this exhibition that not only showcases exquisite textile artistry but also tells profound stories of empowerment,” said Jason Corso, program director at the cultural center. “These quilts are more than art; they are voices of women who have transformed adversity into beauty and purpose.”
The exhibit will be on display through July 13 at Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101, open from 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, go to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
Beak-ome familiar with birding
Birds are fascinating and beautiful, but the suckers have an annoying habit of not staying still for very long.
Take a deep dive into all things avian in the next Birding Basics Course at Tillamook Bay Community College on Tuesdays, May 13, 20 and 27 and Friday, May 30.
This popular introductory class brought to you by the Seven Capes Bird Alliance and Bird Alliance of Oregon will especially appeal to new birders in the Tillamook Bay region.
The three-week course consists of a total of three hours of lecture, six hours of field trips, bird walks and practice provided by seasoned
guides. Instructor Gregory Smith has a master’s degree in ecology and evolution. As a field biologist, his research has focused on seabirds. Students will learn about basic bird identification and anatomy, bird adaptations to their habitats and a variety of resources for sound and visual species identification. Classes meet at Tillamook Bay Community College, located at 4301 Third Street. Fees are $65 plus $10 in supplies. For more information and registration, go to tillamookbaycc.edu or call 503-842-8222 x 1125 on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 am to 6 pm.
Set sail for art in Manzanita
The May gallery exhibition at Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts features new works by Jenny Rideout, Victoria Christen and Robert Sumner.
An artists’ reception will be held from 3 to 5 pm this Saturday, May 3, during which the artists will speak about their work and answer questions.
An Astoria-based mixed textile artist, Rideout will show her works in “Sails, Freq Flags and Bonnets for Space Exploration.” This body of work began with an imagining of a majestic old tall ship. She saw intricate patchwork sails, maneuvering the ship elegantly and powerfully along the constantly shifting surface of the ocean. In her vision, the sails were covered in colorful mends, mysterious symbols, sigils and patterns. The resulting sails are meditations on power, creativity and the culmination of experiences alchemized for maximum propulsion. India ink and acrylic paint embellish the mixed textile constructions, assembled from quilts beyond repair, used drop cloths, old curtains and other found materials. These colorful assemblages are built to be vibrant talismans for interesting times.
Ceramic artist Christen’s exhibition, “ShapeScapes,” features combinations of shapes used to represent the beauty and majesty of the Wallowas. Others are shape-
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based interpretations of rock formations seen from ocean shores. Christen began working with found shapes almost 30 years ago, first collecting discarded felt pieces from a factory Dumpster across the street from her studio in Portland. She stored them for two decades before deciding to use them to create an alphabet of more than 20 combinations of fabric shapes sewn or glued together. They now serve as her foundation for expression, a lens that she uses to view and interpret the world around her.
“Visual Music,” painter and printmaker Sumner’s exhibition seeks to explore the communication and experience that lie beyond the limitations of verbal communication. Sumner uses the synesthetic and non-verbal communicative power that the visual arts share with the performing arts, especially music, as a jumping-off point to explore color, form and movement. Music and dance have clear analogs in the visual arts: rhythm, repetition, improvisation, melody and harmony, and even syncopation. The visual arts add color, texture, transparency, opacity and the physical capture of the passing of time.
The Hoffman Gallery is located at 594 Laneda Avenue in Manzanita and is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 pm. For more information, go to hoffmanarts.org or call 503-368-3846.
“Nightime Arrival” by Jenny Rideout
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Seize the day at the Grand Bazaar fund-raiser in Lincoln City
Your key to a great weekend is at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, where three days of events will help celebrate (and complete) the purchase of a new grand piano.
Events begin with an evening concert on Friday, May 2, peak with a Grand Bazaar on Saturday, May 3 and end with a vendor fair and the grand opening of the Outdoor Market on Sunday, May 4.
Friday, May 2 • 6:30 pm
At “A Grand Welcome — A Benefit Piano Concert,” hear the new Yamaha C3 in action. This inaugural celebration of the center’s new grand piano will include performances by composer Jasnam Daya Singh and jazz pianist David Morgenroth with bassist Bob Bowman. Singh was born in Brazil and is a Latin Grammynominated concert and jazz pianist and brilliant composer. Morgenroth was awarded the first doctoral degree in jazz performance by the University of North Texas and has performed across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and South America. Bowman has also toured around the world and been on many recordings that have won or been nominated for Grammy awards.
State Representative David Gomberg will take the stage to emcee and announce the winners of a prize drawing during intermission for all those who donate to the piano fund.
Reserved seat tickets are $30.
Saturday, May 3 • 5:30 to 8 pm
Step into the magic of The Grand Bazaar. This unforgettable evening will transport guests to the heart of Turkey, offering an enchanting blend of culture, cuisine and entertainment. Guests can wander through a vibrant marketplace featuring authentic handcrafted goods such as Turkish textiles, exquisite rugs, jewelry, ceramics
and more. Mediterranean-inspired appetizers designed by Chef Donna Riani will tantalize the taste buds, while mesmerizing performances will bring the spirit of the Grand Bazaar to life.
“We want to create an immersive cultural experience that not only delights our guests but also supports an important cause,” said Executive Director Niki Price. “The Grand Bazaar is a place of connection, trade and tradition, and we are excited to bring that energy to Lincoln City Cultural Center for a night of giving back.”
Tickets are $50 and include food, wine, entertainment and an exclusive first chance at the treasures of The Grand Bazaar.
The evening will also include a 50/50 raffle with three incredible prizes. You could win up to $4,687.50 in cash, dinner for two at The Bay House or a 2024 Finders Keeper glass float. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100. Only 375 tickets will be sold. You need not be present to win. The raffle drawing will take place at the center at 3 pm on Sunday.
Sunday, May 4 • 10 am to 3 pm
The bazaar will be re-open along with the opening day of the outdoor Sunday Market. Sunday admission to the bazaar is free.
A portion of the sales from imported carpets and kilims, and other goods in the bazaar will also benefit local business owner and cultural center friend, Julie Reynolds Otrugman of the Kelp Bed.
The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information and tickets, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
The purpose of this benefit weekend is to pay off the balance of the cost to replace the center’s previous Baldwin MZ piano that was nearing the end of its lifespan. The need for a new grand piano has been long recognized by both cultural center staff and musicians, as the previous Baldwin required frequent tuning to sustain the highquality sound essential for the hundreds of musical performances required of it every year. Classic Pianos in Portland has allowed the center to take possession of the beautiful, refurbished Yamaha C3 and given the center six months, interest free, to raise the remaining funds needed.
“We’re aiming to do it in one weekend,” said Sara Reveile, donor relations manager.
Jansan Daya Singh
Cultural Center Executive Director Niki Price and Donor Relations Manager Sara Reveile
Difficulty:
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: NURSERY RHYME CHARACTERS
Use the clue to identify the nursery rhyme character(s). (e.g., They went up a hill to get a pail of water. Answer: Jack and Jill.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. She lost her sheep and didn’t know where to find them.
2. He had a fall and couldn’t be put back together.
3. A big spider frightened her while she was eating her curds and whey.
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. He sat in a corner and ate his Christmas pie.
5. She went to the cupboard to get a bone for her dog.
6. He called for his pipe, his bowl and his three fiddlers.
PH.D. LEVEL
7. He marched 10,000 men up to the top of a hill.
8. He lives on Drury Lane.
Last Week’s Answers:
9. One summer day she made some tarts.
ANSWERS: 1. Little Bo Peep. 2. Humpty Dumpty. 3. Little Miss Muffet. 4. Little Jack Horner. 5. Old Mother Hubbard. 6. Old King Cole.
7. The Grand Old Duke of York. 8. The Muffin Man. 9. The Queen of Hearts.
‘Over the River’ and on to the stage
Go “Over the River and Through the Woods,” or maybe just along the coast, for the Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts’ latest production, opening this Friday, May 2. Opening night is Gala Night, where each ticket holder receives one free beverage and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
The touching family comedy is written by Joe DiPietro and directed by Berta Limbaugh. Nick Cristano, played by Logen Steinbach, might be living the life of a modern young professional in New York City, but his loving grandparents never let him forget where he belongs: in New Jersey, in the bosom of his tenacious, tender-hearted, loud, loving and well-fed Italian-American grandparents. The grand-pairs live two doors down from each other in Hoboken, and lavish all of their affection on their last unmarried grandchild. Faithfully, Nick goes over the river every week for Sunday dinner. When he is offered an important promotion in Seattle, he threatens to break this routine by moving some 2,800 miles away.
Frank, played by Ellis Conklin, Aida,
played by Patty Cook, Emma, played by Sylvia Johnson and Nunzio, played by Al Johnson, are heartbroken at the prospect of their beloved grandson raising a family all the way across the country — or worse, not raising a family at all. Besides the usual tactics of emotional blackmail, in order to keep him safe at home, these wily elders cook up a matchmaking scheme, inviting lovely nurse Caitlin O’Hare, played by Mackenzie Wingate, over for Sunday dinner. Will the prospect of true love keep Nick from moving across the country?
“Over the River and Through the Woods” is a warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow and is a beloved staple of theaters across the United States.
The play runs through May 18, with performances at 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays at the Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Avenue. For more information and tickets, go to tillamooktheater.com or call 503-812-0275.
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Art that makes the grade
A new exhibit featuring the work of local students opens at the Newport Visual Arts Center this Friday, May 2, and will be on display through June 8.
An opening reception will take place from 6 to 8 pm on Friday. Light refreshments will be served.
The Lincoln County High School Art Show exhibit features the work of students from Newport, Toledo and Waldport schools. Paintings, drawings, woodworking, photography and more are included in this exciting exhibit, celebrating the creativity of local kids.
“We are thrilled to welcome students and families in,” said Chasse Davidson, director of the center. “Our hope is that providing this early exposure, and an opportunity to exhibit works publicly in a gallery space, will help alleviate any related fear, build confidence and encourage students to continue exploring their artistic interests.”
Students whose work is displayed in the
exhibit have taken part in one or more of several creative programs offered through Lincoln County schools.
The Visual Art & Design program offered in Newport, Toledo and Waldport teaches fine art and digital art skills, including mixed media, digital photography, drawing, commercial art and work-based learning.
The Commercial Art program at Newport High School explores fine and commercial art mediums with an emphasis on individual interest and support.
The manufacturing program, offered in Newport and Waldport, provides courses and skills in construction, metal manufacturing, welding, CNC machining, design and build, computer-aided design and 3D modeling and design.
The Newport Visual Arts Center is located at 777 NW Beach Drive and is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 pm. For more information, go to coastarts. org or call 541-265-6540.
An ink-redible event
If you take comics seriously, head to Toledo Public Library for Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 3. Patrons who stop by for the annual event can take home a selection of comics for readers of all ages, as well as enjoy an educational presentation and a display of rare and interesting comic books.
At 11 am, a presentation by an experienced local comics collector will help aspiring readers learn to navigate the medium’s dizzying array of franchises, storylines and multiverses. This presentation will also include advice on preserving and storing comics.
The library’s foyer display case will show a selection of collectible comics during the
event, sure to inspire budding collectors and longtime aficionados. In addition to the comics offered as part of the event, patrons may also take the opportunity to explore the library’s own ever-expanding collections of graphic novels, Manga series and trade paperback compendia of new and classic comics.
This year, the library partnered with Matt’s Cavalcade of Comics, Cards, and Collectibles in Corvallis to acquire an assortment of titles. Toledo Public Library is located at 173 NW 7th Street and is open on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
For more information, go to cityoftoledo. org/library or call 541-336-3132.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022
Convention Center: 9pm – 1:30am
No Cover Charge • No Host Bar
Live Music by Dance Hall Days 21 years and older
Showroom: 10pm – 1:30am
No Cover Charge • No Host Bar Club Hits spun by DJ Metal & Co. 21 years and older
Shuttle service to Lincoln City hotel properties 7pm - 2am
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021 ONLY Bingo Hall: 9am
• $40 Paper Buy-in
• $75 Machine Minimum
• Over $35,000 in Payouts
• 18 and older
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022 ONLY Bingo Hall: 1pm & 6pm
