s a person who is more inclined to swim with fish than eat them, the increasingly popular Japanese Folk art of Gyotaku, where creatures of the sea are eternalized as prints, was not something on my bucket list.
But when I was invited to participate in a class taught by one of our area’s more prolific and popular Gyotaku artists, Duncan Berry, I decided to have an open mind and see what the big deal of putting dead stuff on pieces of paper is all about.
My first print of an area seaweed was pretty good. And then I spent the rest of the class learning that I am not, shall we say, deeply talented at Gyotaku. But some of the class members were, and a few prints, as the artists were walking them past our group to hang to dry, elicited applause.
None, it probably goes without saying, were mine. But that’s okay. I ended up very much enjoying the class, saw a few wonderful old friends and went home with a few passable prints and a smile on my face.
Brimful of magic
Lift the lid on great shows at the Festival of Illusions
Are you feeling lucky? This year’s Festival of Illusions will be the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s 13th, and while some might not consider that number auspicious, festival planners are feeling pretty darned fortunate. For this year’s extravaganza, running from Sunday, March 23, through Sunday, March 30, they’ve booked five of the top-selling acts in festival history: Jeff Evans, Louie Foxx, Joe Black, Alex Zerbe and The Amazing Bubble Man.
These all-stars will join two festival first-timers: Professor DR Schreiber, The Historical Conjurer; and the amazing physical comedian Tony Steinbach, for an eightday Spring Break celebration of magic, wonder, creativity, laughter, art and sleight of hand.
In addition to the evening shows, there will be plenty for people of all ages to do in the daytime.
Kids will love the Abracadabra Magic Art Studio, a drop-in, self-guided workshop full of art stations including wand making, scratch art, sock rabbits, clay creations, magic trick making, beading and more, as well as the famous Invention Station. There will be four stations, two of which will change each day. Kids can drop in for $5 each.
presentation of “WATER The Musical” with the local kiddie rock band, Your Song My Song. It’s a joyful piece of art that uses puppets and music to teach about the magic of marine life and conservation.
At the two-day Youth Ceramics Workshop on Thursday and Friday, March 27 and 28, kids aged 12 and older will get to create a monster out of clay while learning one of the oldest techniques in ceramics history. The first part of the workshop will be spent forming the monsters, and in the next half, painting the monsters with magical underglazes. Students will have the option to pick up their pieces in person the next week or have them shipped for a fee. $20 per person.
On Monday, March 24, have a sweet time with the Queen of Sugar, Michelle Mausen of My Petite Sweet, at the Cookie Decorating Workshop. Learn classic frosting and decorating techniques. Every participant takes home a dozen cookies. $35 per person.
On Wednesday, March 26, there will be a special, free
And on Sunday, March 30, The Professor DR Schreiber will help students build and perform a magic trick called The Haunted Deck. $40 per person.
Wander the center on your own time and discover such wonders as the new display of Diagon Alley Lego builds, joining the Hogwarts Lego Castle with its popular scavenger hunt; a sale of special magic gear like wands and capes; and art exhibits in the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery and PJ Chessman Gallery.
The Shaky Grounds Cafe, a pop-up escape room about emergency preparedness, will be on site outside and open for business from the opening day of the festival until Friday, March 28. In this exciting and immersive
60-minute escape game, you will solve more than 20 puzzles about emergency preparedness and develop real life skills as you increase your understanding of what it means to be prepared.
Families can even take a little of the magic home: themed art kits, made by a team of volunteers and the center’s Visual Arts Director Krista Eddy, will be available in the art kit room while supplies last. Art kits are by donation — pay what you can and enjoy crafting with the little ones in your life.
While you’re at the center, check out the outdoor art installations of the Cultural Plaza. If the weather is nice, you can head out to give Pete Beeman’s abstract sculpture “Poppy” a push, read the poem on the Poetry Path, sit a while on Gary the Octopus in the Kiwanis patio or play a tune on the Rotary Harmony Notes instruments. Reserved theatre-style seats for the evening stage shows are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, $11 for kids aged six through 18 and free for kids aged 5 and younger. Purchases of four festival tickets or more receive a 10 percent discount on the order.
The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For inquiries or ticketing, go to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
Professor DR Schreiber
The Amazing Bubble Man
Festival of Illusions schedule
Sunday, March 23
10 am to 5 pm - Lego display, Art Kit Room and galleries open
10 am to 10 pm - The Shaky Grounds Café Escape Room open
7 pm - Magician Jeff Evans
Monday, March 24
10 am to 5 pm - Lego display, Art Kit Room and galleries open
10 am to 10 pm - The Shaky Grounds Café Escape Room open
2 pm - Cookie Decorating Class with My Petite Sweet
2 to 5 pm - Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop
7 pm - The Amazing Bubble Man
Tuesday, March 25
Alex Zerbe
10 am to 5 pm - Lego display, Art Kit Room and galleries open
10 am to 10 pm - The Shaky Grounds Café Escape Room open
2 to 5 pm - Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop
7 pm - Louie Foxx’s One-Man Side Show
Wednesday, March 26
10 am to 5 pm - Lego display, Art Kit Room and galleries open
10 am to 10 pm - The Shaky Grounds Café Escape Room open
11 am – “WATER The Musical,” A free and interactive experience for all ages
2 to 5 pm - Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop
7 pm - Tony Steinbach Yells and Throws Things
Thursday, March 27
10 am to 5 pm - Lego display, Art Kit Room and galleries open
10 am to 10 pm - The Shaky Grounds Café Escape Room open
10 am - Youth Ceramics Workshop, Day 1
2 to 5 pm - Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop
7 pm - Hypnotist Joe Black
Friday, March 28
10 am 5 pm - Lego display, Art Kit Room and galleries open
10 am to 10 pm - “The Shaky Grounds Café” Escape Room open
10 am - Youth Ceramics Workshop, Day 2
2 to 5 pm - Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop
7 pm - Alex Zerbe the Zaniac
Saturday, March 29
10 am to 5 pm - Lego display, Art Kit Room and galleries open
7 pm - Professor DR Schreiber, The Historical Conjurer
Sunday, March 30
10 am to 5 pm - Lego display, Art Kit Room and galleries open
1 pm - Learn a Trick with Professor DR Schreiber
A concert crescendo in concert
Newport Symphony Orchestra concludes its season with a selection of masterpieces
The Newport Symphony concludes the symphonic season with true masterpieces of the repertoire at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23.
The evening will begin with “Orawa,” a piece for strings alone. Written by Polish composer Wolciech Kilar, the music was inspired by a highlander band from Poland’s Tatra mountains. Listen closely for the rhythms of the region that lean into a majestic flourish and a highlander exclamation.
The evening’s soloist, pianist David Korevaar, will delight you with Beethoven’s “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3.” With his third piano concerto, the composer took advantage of the instrument’s newly expanded range beyond the standard five octaves. He composed the solo part all the way up to the high G. It is thought that this was the first concerto ever to call for that particular note. Beethoven’s third piano concerto stands not only as a great work in its own right, but also as a document relating to the evolution of the instrument.
Hailed by the Washington Post for his “wonderfully warm, pliant, spontaneous playing,” Korevaar is in demand as a soloist, chamber musician and collaborator and has performed and given master classes throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Central and South America. Recent and upcoming performances include a tour of Brazil, appearances with the Broomfield Symphony, Fort Collins Symphony and Littleton Symphony, a performance at Rocky Ridge Music Center, concerts with the Boulder Piano Quartet and as the featured soloist in Stravinsky’s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra for the Colorado Ballet’s production of
George Balanchine’s Rubies. He performed at the Music in the Mountains Festival where he was in residence and performed with the Carpe Diem String Quartet at the Snake River Music Festival.
Korevaar’s discography of more than 50 titles includes his latest project, the complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas. He is well-known for his Bach recordings, including the “Six Partitas,” “Goldberg Variations” and “The Well-Tempered Clavier,” recognized as a Critic’s Choice by American Record Guide.
Of special interest, Korevaar has also concertized and given master classes in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan as part of the US State Department’s Cultural Envoy program and taught at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music in Kabul. He is a distinguished professor at the University of Colorado.
There might not be a better way to conclude the symphonic season than with Sergei Prokofiev’s “Symphony No. 5.” Prokofiev wrote this piece in the shadow of World War II. He and his wife were forced into seclusion and only permitted to return to Moscow in 1944. The following year the symphony premiered with Prokofiev conducting. As he raised his baton, artillery salvos thundered, symbolizing the end of the war. Prokofiev waited until the cannons were silent before lowering his arm for the first downbeat.
“The fifth symphony was intended as a hymn to free
and happy Man, to his mighty powers, his pure and noble spirit,” he wrote. “I cannot say that I deliberately chose this theme. It was born in me and clamored for expression.”
Performances start at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 22, and 2 pm on Sunday, March 23. Saturday’s performance has a pre-concert talk by Conductor Adam Flatt at 6:45 pm. Following each concert is a special complimentary “Wine Down,” featuring select wines from the Flying Dutchman Winery of Otter Rock, a delicious array of food items and a chance to mix and mingle with Flatt and orchestra members.
Tickets start at $45, $16 for students. The Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541265-2787.
David Korevaar
potpourri There’s no place like poem in Manzanita
A visiting author will wax poetic when she speaks at the Manzanita Writers Series this Friday, March 21, at the Hoffman Center for the Arts.
Didi Jackson will be reading from her latest collection of poetry, “My Infinity” in which she continues her exploration of the paradoxical meaning of a world where joy and sorrow simultaneously coexist. Books will be available for sale and signature at the event and at the Cloud & Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita.
Jackson is also the author of the poetry collection “Moon Jar.” Her poems have appeared in American Poetry Review, Bomb, The New Yorker and Oxford American among other journals and magazines. She has had poems selected for “Best American Poetry,” “Academy
of American Poets’ Poem-a-day,” and “Together in Sudden Strangeness: America’s Poets Respond to the Pandemic.” She is the recipient of the Robert H. Winner Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America and is a Dean’s Faculty Fellow at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where she teaches creative writing. Most recently she completed her certification as a Tennessee, Naturalist.
Friday’s reading will begin at 7:30 pm at the Hoffman Center, located at 594 Laneda Avenue Admission $20. PreRegistration is strongly recommended though walk-ins are welcome if space allows.
For more information go to hoffmanarts.org or call 503-368-3846.
Time for a little art in Toledo
Want to take something meh and make it marvelous? Shrink it. The love of tiny things is something that transcends age — take the model train hobby for example: most adherents are adults.
Toledo Public Library is going small this spring with a new art challenge: the Tiny Art Contest, to be followed by the Tiny Art Show.
the show, which takes place on April 26. Categories include up to age seven, ages eight through 12, ages 12 through 18 and adults.
All art, whether award winning or not, can be picked up by the artist after the conclusion of the show.
24 pages of smiling faces, stunning places, and civility.
To support contestants, the library is giving away kits containing paint, paintbrushes and an adorable canvas and easel.
Art must be submitted by April 15 for
The free kits are available for pickup at Toledo Public Library, located at 173 NW 7th Street and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, go to cityoftoledo.org/library or call 541-3363132.
Seeking women with drive
The Agate Beach Women’s Golf Association is inviting new members to join its upcoming season, which starts on Tuesday, April 1.
New and returning members of all skill levels are invited to attend, starting at 8 am with breakfast from McKenzie at the club house cafe for $15. Weather
permitting, the group will tee off at 9:30 am.
Special complimentary group lessons will be available on April 8 and 15, addressing chipping and putting. To book a lesson, call 541-265-5946.
Agate Beach Golf Course is located at 4100 N. Coast Highway, Newport.
The Lincoln City Community Days Committee is seeking nominations for a slate of community awards, with the winners to be announced at this year’s Community Days Kickoff Party, Saturday, April 26.
This year’s awards, recognizing contributions in 2024, are: Volunteer of the Year Leader of the Year Innovator of the Year
Unsung Hero of the Year
Rising Star of the Year (18 and under)
Make your nominations before March 31 at our jotform https://form.jotform.com/250635799857174
Coast Calendar
Thursday, March 20
League of Women Voters
Newport Public Library
The Lincoln County chapter will continue its presentation of the Consensus Report on K-12 education. Time permitting, there will also be discussion of the possibility of forming an Observer Corps to report on local board meetings. 11 am, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to lwvlincolncounty.org, or email lwvlincolncountyor@gmail.com.
Makers’ Place Workshop
Lincoln City Cultural Center
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.
Lincoln City Music Circle
Lincoln City Senior Center
Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 N Oar Place.
Trivia Night: March Madness Sports Werner Beef and Brew • Tillamook
Test your sports smarts, enjoy great food and drinks, and compete for awesome prizes — all while supporting CARE Inc. in its mission to empower lives and build a stronger community. 5-7 pm, 2807 3rd Street.
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.
“And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little” Theatre West • Lincoln City
This biting, touching and often wildly funny Broadway hit from Paul Zindel probes into the tortured relationship of three sisters whose lives have reached a point of crisis. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $18-$20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
Bling your Eggs
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Get your eggs ready for the Easter bunny at this decorating workshop. $10 per person, includes four eggs and all supplies. 10 am-noon, 110 Azalea Street, FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
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.
Book Sale
Yachats Commons
Stock up on books and puzzles while contributing to the literary health of Yachats at this Friends of Yachats Library sale. 10 am to 4 pm, 441 Hwy. 101. Cash appreciated, credit cards welcome. FMI, go to friendsofyachatslibrary.org. Continues Sunday.
“Are You Aware?”
Depoe Bay Community Hall
Find out how you can prepare for emergencies and disasters at this information session, featuring door prizes, giveaways, hot dogs and burgers and the chance to win a go-bag. 10 am-1 pm, 220 S Bay Street.
“No Other Land”
The Bijou Theatre Lincoln City
Friday, March 21
Timeless Yin Yoga
Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach
Yin yoga is a slower, sustained practice that works primarily on nourishing the deeper tissues, ligaments and tendons and focuses on the meridian channels in the body. First class free. Book at luminoussoulcenter.com. 10 am, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. FMI, call 971-313-2383.
“And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
This biting, touching and often wildly funny
Broadway hit from Paul Zindel probes into the tortured relationship of three sisters whose lives have reached a point of crisis. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $18-$20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
Manzanita Writers Series Hoffman Center for the Arts Manzanita
Didi Jackson will read from her latest collection of poetry, “My Infinity” in which she continues her exploration of the paradoxical meaning of a world where joy and sorrow simultaneously coexist. 7:30 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue. $20. Pre-Registration strongly recommended. FMI, go to hoffmanarts.org or call 503-368-3846.
This Oscar-winning documentary, the result of a collaboration among Palestinians and Israelis, chronicles Israel’s treatment of Palestinian families in the West Bank. $10. 11 am, 1624 NE Hwy. 101.
Arts & Crafts Fair
Yachats Commons
Find all types of art, jewelry, paintings, clay, woodwork, leatherwork, sea glass art, homemade soap, tinctures and much more. 10 am to 5 pm, 441 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to yachats.org. Continues Sunday.
North Coast Throwdown
Tillamook County Fairgrounds • Tillamook
This round-robin-style cornhole tournament promises epic tosses, a raffle, a beer garden for the grown-ups and a kids’ zone. 11 am to 5 pm, 4603 3rd Street. $5 for children, $10 for adults. FMI, call 971-257-9258.
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Saturday, March 22
Huge Jewelry Sale
Dorchester House • Lincoln City
Browse a huge selection of brooches and other jewelry, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. 11 am-2 pm, 2701 NW Hwy. 101. Please park on street and use south entrance.
Crafternoon
Tillamook Public Library
Crafts for all ages. This month’s theme is “garden.” 1-3 pm, 1716 3rd Street.
Word Surfers Writing Group
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Connect, create and collaborate with others in the craft of writing. All genres and mediums are welcome. 1-3 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, contact Chris at 541-224-6498.
Opening Reception
Bay City Arts Center
A chance to see works by painter
Sandra Swanson and potter Kay Wooldridge, both of whom are inspired by the natural beauty of the Oregon Coast. 2-4 pm, 5680 A Street.
“REVERIE”
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Sunday, March 23
Book Sale
Yachats Commons
Stock up on books and puzzles while contributing to the literary health of Yachats at this Friends of Yachats Library sale. 10 am to 4 pm, 441 Hwy. 101. Cash appreciated, cards welcome. FMI, go to friendsofyachatslibrary.org.
Arts & Crafts Fair
Yachats Commons
Find all types of art, jewelry, paintings, clay, woodwork, leatherwork, sea glass art, homemade soap, tinctures and much more. 10 am to 4 pm, 441 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to yachats.org.
Whale-y Family Fun Day
Hatfield Marine Science Center Newport
A fun opportunity to learn about whales, dolphins and porpoises, with activities for all ages. $5. 10 am to 3 pm, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive. FMI, go to.acsonline.org.
Newport Symphony Orchestra
Newport Performing Arts Center
The orchestra concludes its symphonic season with true masterpieces of the repertoire, featuring acclaimed piano soloist David Korevaar. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $45 or $16 for students, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.
“A Course in Miracles”
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome to all. 2-3 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call Pam at 541-961-0084 or Mary Anne at 480-310-3433.
This collaboration between Ping & Woof Opera and Pathways Dance Company seamlessly blends the timeless beauty of classical music with dynamic and intricate dance. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI and tickets, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
“And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little” Theatre West Lincoln City 7:30 pm. See Friday listing.
Newport Symphony Orchestra
Newport Performing Arts Center
The orchestra concludes its symphonic season with true masterpieces of the repertoire, featuring acclaimed piano soloist David Korevaar. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $45 or $16 for students, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-2652787.
Monday, March 24
Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This drop-in, self-guided workshop is full of art stations including wand-making, scratch art, sock rabbits, clay creations, magic trick-making, beading and more. $5. 2-5 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
The Amazing Bubble Man
Lincoln City Cultural Center
The Festival of illusions continues with Louis Pearl, one of the world’s leading bubble-ologists, who combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $11-$19, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.
Tuesday, March 25
Coast Learning Institute Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The winter term concludes with a field trip to the Lincoln City Cultural Center to see “Bubble Art: Tricks, Science, and Fun,” by Louis Pearl; followed by the annual meeting and lunch. 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 2125 SE Lee Avenue. FMI, call 541-994-4810.
Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop
Lincoln City Cultural Center
“REVERIE”
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This collaboration between Ping & Woof Opera and Pathways Dance Company seamlessly blends the timeless beauty of classical music with dynamic and intricate dance. 2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI and tickets, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
Magician Jeff Evans
Lincoln City Cultural Center
The Festival of illusions gets underway with this mind-boggling magician, debuting a new spectacle: an underwater magic trick. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $11-$19, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter. org or by calling 541-994-9994.
This drop-in, self-guided workshop is full of art stations including wand-making, scratch art, sock rabbits, clay creations, magic trick-making, beading and more. $5. 2-5 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
“Surprising Lives of the Saints” Congregational Church of Lincoln City Enjoy a simple Lenten Soup Supper of soup and bread before moving into the Gathering Place for a closer look at the amazing biographies of some of the lesser-known saints. This week, Oscar Romero. 6:30 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
“Louie Foxx’s One-Man Side Show” Lincoln City Cultural Center
The Festival of illusions continues with an evening of astounding magic tricks, side-splitting comedy, eye-popping hand shadows and more. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $11-$19, available at lincolncityculturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.
Socrates Café
The Gathering Place Lincoln City
Join with others in these popular and stimulating discussions on life’s big questions. 10-11:30 am, inside the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, 2435 NW Oar Place.
“WATER The Musical”
Lincoln City Cultural Center
A fun and interactive concert for all ages where audience members use puppets to weave stories of ecology and generate excitement, love and stewardship for the wildlife and wild places on planet Earth. Free. 11 am, 540 NE Hwy. 101
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 pm, 225 SE Avery Street.
Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This drop-in, self-guided workshop is full of art stations including wand-making, scratch art, sock rabbits, clay creations, magic trick-making, beading and more. $5. 2-5 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Shut Up & Write!
Gilgamesh Brewing • Lincoln City Break through your writer’s block with Shut Up & 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 ?541-2246498.
Cribbage Club
Pioneer Joe Coffee • Gleneden Beach
Forget the rest. Come play with the best. 4 pm in the Salishan Marketplace, 7760 Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-574-7668. Bingo Panther Creek Community Center • Otis Food served from 4:30 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email pcsacc@centurylink.net.
Music Bingo
Tango Lessons Lincoln City Cultural Center Learn the
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Thursday, March 20
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.
Thee Honeybuds
The Drift Inn • Yachats
A mix of blues, Americana and ’80s glam. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 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, March 21
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.
Bill Lewey Acoustic Originals
Beach Daisy Wine • Yachats
Bill “Bubbalew” performs original acoustic blues and ballads. 5-7 pm, 2118 Hwy 101, 458-546-9033.
Bret Lucich
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
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.
Ian Smith
The Drift Inn • Yachats
An evening of classics from a local legend. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.
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, March 22
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.
An experience to remember from this singersongwriter, entertainer and musician. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.
The Overdue Bills
WildCraft Cider and Pantry • Yachats
This little acoustic band will be playing 1920s blues and ballads, as well original locally written songs. 5-7 pm, 348 Hwy. 101, 541-999-7561.
Richard Paris & Donna Jose
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
What can two people do with guitars, a piano, ukulele and a flute? Play a blend of classic rock and soon-to-be classic originals, infuse them with a bit of blues, throw in some stellar improvisations, sing it like they mean it and voilà — Laissez les bon temps rouler! 5-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-2344013.
Chuck Tourtillott
The Drift Inn • Yachats
With musical influences ranging from classic rock, blues, folk and country, Chuck has developed a rich repertoire to share with his audiences. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-5474477.
Mojo Holler
Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts
Head to the lounge for an evening of good ol’ Southern rock, folk and soul. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.
The Harris Blake Band
Beach Club Events Center • Lincoln City
Playing songs people know. $10. 7-11 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
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.
Spring Break Party
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Head to the Showroom for club hits from DJ Metal. 10 pm1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.
Sunday, March 23
Sunday Jam
Bay Haven Inn • Newport A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.
Overdue Bills
Yachats Underground Pub Fun old acoustic Americana covers and originals. 4-6 pm, 125 Oceanview Drive.
Pacific Standard Time
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Classic jazz and fresh ideas featuring Bill Hartsell on guitar, Bob Taylor on trumpet, Rich Dutton on keyboard, Don Nelson on bass, and Curtis Colt on drums. 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.
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
soundwaves
The Harris Blake Band • Saturday, March 22, in Lincoln City
as indie-folk-pop. 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.
Latin Night
Beach Club & Event Center
Dance through the night to the Latin spins of DJ Cazanova. $5. 9 pm-2 am, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
Monday, March 24
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.
Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.
Tuesday, March 25
Linda Yapp
Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport
Mellow acoustic classics and easy listening to dine by. 5:308 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.
John & Mr. Spark
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Eclectic music with beautifully blended harmonies. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.
Lincoln City Bluegrass Jam
Eagles Lodge • Lincoln City
Classic and contemporary bluegrass, old-time Americana and country music. All welcome. 6-8 pm, 737 SW 32nd Street.
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, March 26
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.
SPECIAL THANKS FROM TRACEY TAYLOR TO MY PARTNER IN LIFE, CHRISTIE; TO MY BUSINESS PARTNERS, JEROME, LILA & GITL; TO OUR LOCATION PARTNERS, LINCOLN CITY OUTLETS; TO OUR INSTRUCTORS, STEPHANIE, CHERYL, JEWEL, ANNIKA, MATT, KELLY, JOANNE & SARAH; TO MY FAMILY FOR ALWAYS STEPPING IN, SAM, ARIEL, AUSTIN, TAYLOR, JOSIAH, HANNAH, ERIKA & NICOLE
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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: SOUTH AMERICA
(e.g., The term “America” is derived from the name of this Italian explorer. Answer: Amerigo Vespucci.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. It is the only country in South America to have Portuguese as its official language.
2. Argentina had an undeclared war with the United Kingdom over these islands.
3. What is the largest city in South America?
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. It is the smallest country in South America by both population and territory.
5. Francisco Pizarro took monarch Atahualpa prisoner and made this city the capital.
6. This city is the world’s highest capital city.
Last Week’s Answers:
PH.D. LEVEL
7. The official name of this capital city is “San Francisco de ____.”
8. In this country’s war of 1864-1870, it lost half of its population and over 25% of its land.
9. He is known as “El Libertador” or the “Liberator of America.”
ANSWERS: 1. Brazil. 2. Falkland Islands. 3. Sao Paulo (Brazil). 4. Suriname. 5. Lima (Peru). 6. La Paz (Bolivia). 7. Quito. 8. Paraguay
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Get revved up for ‘REVERIE’ Classical music
meets modern dance for an emotive performance in Lincoln City
Prepare to be transported into a world of imagination and artistry at “REVERIE: A Celebration of Live Music & Dance” at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23.
A unique collaboration between Ping & Woof Opera, whose motto is “Opera for those who don’t yet know they love it” and Pathways Dance Company, “REVERIE” invites the audience to embark on a journey through whimsical daydreams and visionary experiences, seamlessly blending the timeless beauty of classical music with dynamic and intricate dance.
The performance features a stunning selection of works by some of history’s greatest composers, including Chopin, Schubert, Debussy and Tchaikovsky.
Under the direction of Ping & Woof Opera’s Jocelyn Claire Thomas, a celebrated soprano, and featuring the musical talents of cellist Hannah Hillebrand and pianist Susan McDaniel, the performance promises a profound exploration of sound and expression. These three acclaimed musicians will bring the works of the great masters to life with unparalleled virtuosity and passion.
Founded in 2014, the opera company is dedicated to bringing intimate and accessible opera and classical music experiences to the Pacific Northwest, and making them available to everyone through donation-based admission.
On the dance side, the innovative choreography of Amelia Unsicker Logan and Kelly Koltiska, the Pathways Dance Company’s visionary directors, will showcase a breathtaking array of movement, performed by the extraordinary dancers of the company: Kelsey Adams, Annabel Kaplan, Ophélia MartinWeber, Anna Olmstead, Anna Reid and Willow Swanson. Their fluid and emotive performances will mesmerize as they interpret the music with grace, precision and creativity.
Pathways Dance Company has been producing thoughtful, progressive, equitable and accessible performances in Portland since 2019. Directed by two emerging female choreographers, the company upholds the voices of women and non-binary movement artists within the community.
This performance is an invitation to revel in the beauty of collaboration, where two art forms converge to create an unforgettable experience for lovers of classical music, contemporary dance and the arts in general.
Performances are at 7 pm on Saturday, March 22, and 2 pm on Sunday, March 23, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101.
For more information and tickets, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541994-9994.
Experience the krill of learning at whale fun day
The American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter is hosting a Whale-y Family Fun Day at Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center this Sunday, March 23.
The Spring Whale Watch Week event is a fun opportunity to learn about whales, dolphins and porpoises, collectively known as cetaceans. Following the Whale Tail Trail will lead to activities such as Whale Trivia and “Can you hold your breath like a whale?” and viewing the various sizes of cetaceans at the “As Big As That?” demonstration. The trail will also include interactive displays such as feeling how cetaceans stay warm in cold waters with “Beautiful Blubber,” viewing and learning about whale lice, touching real baleen and being able to take your photo with an orca cutout will also be on the trail. Activities will be available for all ages.
Spring Whale Watch Week is a time when many schools are on Spring Break and coincides with the peak migration times of gray whales traveling off the Oregon Coast on their northbound migration from their breeding and birthing grounds in Baja California, Mexico to their feeding grounds in the Arctic. Information on whale watching and maps of Spring Whale Watch sites will also be available at the event.
Sunday’s fun will run from 10 am to 3 pm at the Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center, located at 2030 SE Marine Science Drive in Newport. The event is included with admission to the Visitor Center. Admission is $5 per person aged five and older. For more information, go to.acsonline. org.
Artisans from all over the Pacific Northwest will descend on the central coast village of Yachats this Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23.
Forty-one vendors will exhibit at the Yachats Commons, with the Friends of the Library hosting its annual book sale downstairs.
All types of art, jewelry, paintings, clay, woodwork, leather work, sea glass art, homemade soap, tinctures and apothecaries will be available on exhibit and to purchase.
“This cherished event brings together talented artists and vendors from Yachats, the Oregon Coast and across the Pacific Northwest, showcasing a stunning array of handmade arts, crafts and unique goods,” said Yachats Chamber Director Nichole Lippincott. “A highlight of the spring season, the Yachats Arts and Crafts Fair has become a beloved tradition for many years, drawing visitors and locals alike to celebrate creativity and community.”
The fair runs from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. The Yachats Commons is located at 441 Hwy. 101. For more information, go to yachats.org.
Craft the perfect trip to Yachats A Tillamook toss-up
The Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation is gearing up for an exciting day of friendly competition, great food and family fun at the North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament this Saturday, March 22.
The throwdown is a round-robin tournament open to players of all skill levels. Teams will battle for bragging rights, trophies and a few prizes.
In addition to the main competition there will be a raffle, a beer garden for the grown-ups and a kids’ zone to keep the younger guests entertained.
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Career-to-Career Scholarship, a tuition scholarship for Tillamook County residents returning to college after five years or more.
For tickets, search North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament on Eventbrite. If you are ready to throw down for ultimate cornhole glory, register your team for $50. Spectator tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 17 and younger and can be purchased upon entry. Kids aged five and younger get in free.
The throwdown is from 11 am to 5 pm at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 Third Street, Tillamook. For more information, email brittalawrence@ tillamookbaycc.edu.or or call 971-257-9258.
coast culture A struggle on screen
‘No Other Land’ brings West Bank plight to The Bijou Theatre in Lincoln City
By Rick Mark For the TODAY
“No Other Land,” a highly acclaimed documentary about Israel’s treatment of Palestinian families in the West Bank, will be shown at The Bijou Theatre in Lincoln City this Saturday, March 22.
The 90-minute film, which chronicles the destruction of Palestinian homes by the Israeli military, was made over four years, from 2019 to 2023, in an unusual collaboration among Palestinians and Israelis. Two of the filmmakers, Palestinian Basel Adra and Israeli Yuval Abraham, spoke at this month’s Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, when “No Other Land” received an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
“About two months ago, I became a father,” Adra said, “and my hope to my daughter is that she will not have to live the same life I am living now, always fearing violence, home demolitions, forced displacement that my community, Masafer Yatta, is facing every day.”
“We made this film, Palestinians and Israelis, because together our voices are stronger,” Abraham said. “When I look at Basel, I see my brother. But we are unequal. We live in a regime where I am free under civilian law and Basel is under military laws that destroy lives, that he cannot control. There is a different path, a political solution without ethnic supremacy, with national rights for both of our people.
“The movie had to overcome some challenges to get to Lincoln City because no traditional American film distributor wanted to touch it. But after receiving awards
at film festivals in Berlin, Copenhagen, London, New York City, Los Angeles and elsewhere, the film finally reached the United States a few weeks before it received the Oscar.
Britt Nelson and I are sponsoring the screening at the Bijou so area residents can see the film without having to travel to the Valley. While we think it is important for everyone to understand the reality of life on the West Bank, we also have a personal connection to “No Other Land.”
My brother Bob has lived in Israel for more than 40 years. He and his wife, Michal, raised their family in a village dedicated to the idea that Jews and Arabs can live together in peace. Today, the village known as Neve Shalom/Wahat-al-Salam has about 90 families, half of them Jewish and half Arab. Bob and Michal’s three daughters were brought up speaking both Hebrew and Arabic. Several years ago, Bob’s youngest daughter, Maya, now 29, became friends with Abraham. Last week, Maya and I exchanged some messages on WhatsApp. She said she and Abraham had studied Arabic together.
“Learning Arabic was the start of his politicization,” she said, “because he started more deeply understanding what is happening in this country and started forming connections with Palestinians.
Maya would go on to work with Palestinian families in Masafer Yatta, which is where she got to know Adra, actually living with his family for a time.
Through his work as a journalist, Abraham became
close friends with Adra, which led to this collaboration and the documentary, made also with Palestinian Hamdan Ballal and Israeli Rachel Szor.
About a year ago, “No Other Land” was shown for the first time in Masafer Yatta. Maya was at the screening.
“I think it was really hard for them to see these scenes on screen,” she said, “but also powerful and exciting to know that the movie is telling their stories.”
Maya told me about the Center for Jewish Nonviolence, an organization that has partnered with Palestinian communities “to support the many emergency needs” created by Israel’s harsh policies. As written on the organization’s website: “When homes, cars, water tanks … are destroyed, communities must pay to rebuild. Legal fees to fight for their land are expensive and unending. Medical expenses after settlerstate attacks and violence pile up. … Nearly the entire livelihood of these communities has been suffocated and shut down.”
Proceeds from ticket sales at the Lincoln City screening will be sent to the solidarity fund-raiser for Masafer Yatta.
“No Other Land” will screen at 11 am this Saturday, March 22, at The Bijou Theatre, located at 1624 NE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. Tickets are $10.
We’re celebrating another crazy year in a CRAZY way with TWO NIGHTS OF PARTIES!
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
