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By Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

The year was 1985, and the band Starship had just released one of their biggest hits, “We Built This City.”

I was 18 and living in “This City,” so I had to hear the song, later voted (by a landslide) number one in Rolling Stone Magazine’s worst songs of the 1980s poll, any time I was in earshot of a radio.

So, when I had the chance to interview Mickey Thomas of Starship about the band’s upcoming concert at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, I couldn’t help mentioning that, while mostly a fan, that song made me want

to drive a pencil through both eardrums rather than hear it one more time. Okay, I didn’t actually say that, but I did playfully mention the poll, which inspired a story about a game the band played on the tour bus where they turned the radio dial from one end to the other to see if they could make it without hearing that song. And then we reminisced about the San Francisco Bay Area back when it was still a great place to live and I tried not to make him feel old by mentioning I had partied with Grace Slick’s daughter. Read more of our interview on page 16.

‘Biophilia’ is quilt impressive

Creations of flora and fauna in fiber are the focus of the “Biophilia,” the new show opening this Friday, Feb. 28, at Lincoln City’s Fiber Arts Gallery.

An opening reception will run from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, offering wine, appetizers and a chance to meet the Studio Art Quilts Associates behind the exhibit.

Biophilia, the love of life and all things living, is a universal experience, fueled by an endless variety of flora and fauna that create joy, comfort and wonder.

This group of fiber artists drew their inspiration from this broad theme to create a show that shares their perspective on our vital world, from tiny organisms to entire ecosystems. The artists came together to celebrate the living things that bring wonder to the soul, interpreting that world in fiber and thread.

The show jurist is Sue Benner. While pursuing a degree in molecular biology and a master’s in biomedical illustration, Benner created her vision of the microscopic universe in painted

and quilted textile constructions. Her early work propelled her to become a studio artist in 1980, working primarily in the medium that later became known as the Art Quilt.

An innovator in her field, Benner creates complex dyed and painted textiles combined with recycled fabrics to form collaged fields of pattern, color and beauty. Her work is shown worldwide in galleries, US embassies and museums including the International Quilt Study Center and Museum, National Quilt Museum and Neville Public Museum.

Her quilts have been juried into Quilt National eight times, recently winning the Most Innovative Use of the Medium award. She served as a juror for Quilt National in 2009.

“Biophilia” is on display through Sunday, April 27, at the Fiber Arts Gallery, located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101. The center is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

“The Final Dance of the Dandelion” by AnnetteMcFarlane

Perfecting the recipe dining guide

New owner brings flair to Café C’est La Vie

The words “under new ownership” can sometimes come as bad news as new owners often make sweeping, and not always positive, changes.

Not so at the charming C’est La Vie, a popular creperie purchased by Kaya Hubbard and Alex Perez last October.

“I’m trying to keep everything that was going well and just make tiny shifts,” Hubbard said. “I haven’t touched the main menu because [former owner] Penelope perfected it over the years. And I have two amazing chefs that have been here for two years and they really know what they are doing.”

Classic crepes include the The Forest, with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, red bell pepper and Swiss cheese topped with a red bell pepper cream sauce; The Bay, with bay shrimp sautéed with butter, lemon and a Creole spice over melted cheddar and topped with a Creole cream sauce, diced tomato and green onion; and The Sunrise, with house-made fennel pork sausage and aged white cheddar topped with sour cream and green onion.

The soups and specials do change, though, like a recent popular combo: tomato thyme bisque served with a grilled cheese sandwich on ciabatta with cheddar, aged white cheddar and pesto.

Hello Garden tea, with flavors including Photosynthesis, made with rooibos, peppermint, spearmint, rosehip, ginger, rose, sunflower, calendula and osmanthus petals; and the Sunny Day, made with ginger, turmeric, carrot, beet, pineapple and calendula petals.

“I also just got in some teas from the Hobbs Tea Company,” Hubbard said. “They are all-natural and grown in Hawaii and even come in all-natural packaging.”

To add to the Parisian feel of the cafe, beer and wines round out the beverage menu.

Tea, a perfect partner for the mouthwatering pastries made fresh daily, has always been featured at the cafe. Hubbard has brought in a few new options, including

Hubbard, originally from Seattle, moved to the Oregon Coast to be with her fiancé Alex, who is the brother of Tony Perez, the café’s other original owner.

“They wanted to keep it in the family, and I was joking that we should buy it,” Hubbard said. “The guys were fishing together a short time later and Tony said, ‘You really should do it.’ So, we did and it’s been totally fun.”

A job at the Side Door Café in Gleneden Beach prepared Hubbard for the purchase of the café.

“I started there as a hostess then started bartending and then was promoted to bar manager,” she said. “I learned a lot from [owner] Brook [Price] watching how she ran her business that has helped me run this one.”

Trusting her culinary staff has given Hubbard the

bandwidth to play with the space.

“One of the only complaints I’ve gotten was about the chairs, so I replaced those with more comfortable ones. I also opened the space up a bit.”

Another non-food related addition to the business is vintage and pre-loved shoes and clothing.

“I started collecting with a girlfriend and wasn’t sure how it would go,” Hubbard said. “It turns out people love to get a pastry and a coffee and shop.”

With her background in the arts, Hubbard is excited to continue featuring art at the café.

“It’s like a studio where I sell coffee,” she said. “We’ve been changing the gallery every month and will be continuing with that. We do an artist reception the first Sunday evening of each new show. We serve snacks, wine and baked brie. We are hoping to do some happy hour evenings in the summer, too. We haven’t nailed that down yet but it’s such a nice space and in walking distance for many locals and visitors.”

Café C’est La Vie is located at 8 Bella Beach Drive in Gleneden Beach and is open from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, go to thecafecestlavie.com or call 541-764-2828.

Story & photos by Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

on stage

The end is Nye, in Newport

In 2019, Welsh actor Michael Sheen sold both of his houses to fund a charity event to help the homeless in his home country. This act set him up perfectly to portray Aneurin “Nye” Bevan, the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state.

Take a surreal and spectacular journey through Bevan’s life and legacy in the live-recorded London performance of “Nye,” on screen at Newport Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, March 5.

From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence on Britain without ever having been prime minister. Confronted with death, his deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through

his life, from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill in an epic Welsh fantasia.

“Sheen is a delight as the fiery but unassuming Bevan,” said Andrzej Lukowski, theatre editor for Time Out.

“He never at any point changes out of his red striped pajamas, a pleasingly absurdist touch at the heart of Norris’s stylish production, in which the green hospital ward repeatedly dissolves into the past to the sound of wheezing lungs.”

Viewers should note that this production contains strobe-effect lighting and the use of strong language.

The March 5 screening begins at 7 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center, located at 777 W Olive Street. Tickets are $16 to $22. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.

The height of entertainment

Get a virtual bird’s-eye view at Tillamook

Air Museum

TBy Chelsea Yarnell For the TODAY

here’s a new view at the Tillamook Air Museum: a bird’s eye view.

A ladder inside the wooden building that houses the museum, known as “Hangar B,” climbs up more than 15 stories. The structure, built during World War II, was home to Naval Air Station Tillamook. It was one of two hangars used to house K-class airships, also known as blimps, during the war.

The interior catwalks that run high above the ground, 192 feet off the hangar deck to be exact, intrigue many a guest to the museum. Yet, they are off limits to the public. But, thanks to virtual reality, visitors can now experience the thrill of the climb with their feet safely on the ground.

“We’re always trying to brainstorm and get people excited to come out to the museum,” said Museum Curator Christian Gurling. “We want to develop exhibits that are both engaging, fun and entertaining.”

In two stationary kiosk stations, guests can don virtual reality googles and ascend the stairs to the top of Hangar B.

The four-minute experience begins with an introduction to the museum and scenes of the hangar floor. Then the climb begins. Turn your head, look up, look down, and enjoy 360-degree views. It’s a point of view few people have been privy to. And if you’re on the lookout, an owl swoops by near the top of the stairs.

“I have always said that museums are like living things,” Gurling said. “They’re constantly changing, evolving and shifting. They have their pulse on what’s happening in the community both locally, nationally and culturally. One of those things is education through interaction. Education becomes entertaining.”

At the top of the climb, an historic photo overlays the virtual reality film showing how the K-class airships

would have been stored; tying the experience to the structure’s fascinating history.

“We have this demand from people who want to access parts of the hanger, which previously were inaccessible,” Gurling said. “People look up at the hangar and see this beautiful iconic structure and inevitably see the ladders. They say, ‘Hey, can we climb up there?’ But unfortunately, for safety reasons, we can’t let people up there. With this new technology, it enables people to do so.”

A single-angle version of the filmed climb is also available for viewing on the Tillamook Air Museum’s YouTube site.

“Virtual reality opens up a whole new world and experiences for people,” Gurling said. “Maybe you would never, ever get to experience going to the top of the Eiffel Tower or Chrysler Building. Now, you can do that with virtual reality. We decided to take this new initiative and introduce this technology to people. We know it’s going to be popular, not just among young people, as I know older people are going to be just as excited.”

Portland’s 360 Labs filmed the footage for the virtual reality simulator by sending a staff member up one of the ladders inside Hangar B with a camera affixed to a helmet.

“[Staff/contractors] actually go up fairly regularly,” said Tillamook Air Museum Director Rita Welch. “In the last two years, I’ve been up three times. This is a huge structure and you have to prepare for it. The ladders

themselves are actually quite solid and are really attached to the entire structure. But you feel pretty vulnerable because you can’t attach to anything.”

Gurling and Welch hope to add additional experiences to the virtual reality stations, like the experience of sitting in the seat of a F-14 Tomcat.

“We’re talking about having things that change and keep people coming out to the museum,” Gurling said. “I think that’s really important. The sky is the limit in terms of this technology.”

The virtual reality experience is included in the price of admission to the museum. Tillamook County residents receive free admission to the museum the third Sunday of every month.The Tillamook Air Museum is located at 6030 Hangar Road and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, go to tillamookair.com or call 503-842-1130.

Coast Calendar

Thursday, Feb. 27

Beachtown Toastmasters Club

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Ditch the shy, reach for the sky. Develop confidence and communication skills every second and fourth Thursday. Free for guests. Noon-1 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

Lincoln Lunch & Learn

Newport

This presentation series from Lincoln County Public Health kicks off with “Energy: how to stay in power as our world changes” by Stephanie Kruse and Hannah Satein of the Oregon Department of Energy. Noon-1 pm. For location, RSVP to Marianne Seifert at mseifert@co.lincoln.or.us or 541 819-4944.

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.

Winter Lecture Series

Newport Recreation Center

This Newport Parks and Recreation series continues with a presentation on “Tsunamis and Survival; What to Know About Lincoln County.” 5:30 pm, 225 SE Avery 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.

Game Night

Gleneden Beach Community Hall Board, card and dice games are available for play, or bring your own game and find a partner. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org. 6-8 pm, 110 Azalea Street.

Virtual Town Hall

Oregon Coast Community College Lincoln City

Get caught up on all the goings-on in Salem in this live conversation with Sen. Dick Anderson and Rep. David Gomberg. 8-9 am, 3788 SE High School Drive or via Zoom. FMI, go to www.oregoncoast.edu.

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. Book at luminoussoulcenter.com. 10 am, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. FMI, call 971-313-2383.

“Forest Through the Trees”

Yachats Commons

A night of art, education and action celebrating the Siuslaw National Forest. Guests can enjoy a forest photo booth, mask-making, interactive puppets and connect with local artists, environmental advocates and conservation groups. Dinner available for $15. 4 to 9 pm, 441 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to emeraldcurtaincollective.org.

My VIP and Me Dance

Newport Recreation Center

Children aged three to 13 are invited to put on their best dancing outfits and bring their VIP adult to spend an evening having fun and

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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.

Sashiko & Beyond

Latimer Quilt & Textile Center Tillamook

Friday, Feb. 28

making memories. 6 to 7 pm for kids aged three to six; and 7 to 9 pm for those aged seven to 13. 225 SE Avery Street. $10. FMI, call 541-265-7783.

“Biophilia”

Lincoln City Cultural Center

An opening reception for this new Fiber Arts Gallery show, featuring nature-inspired pieces from the Studio Art Quilts Associates. Enjoy wine, appetizers and a chance to meet the artists. 5 to 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

“The Mousetrap” NCRD Performing Arts Center Nehalem 7 pm. See Saturday listing.

“Things My Mother Taught Me” Barn Community Playhouse Tillamook 7 pm. See Saturday listing.

“Something Rotten”

Newport Performing Arts Center

Coastal Act Productions presents this all-ages Renaissance comedy, following the Bottom Brothers as they strive to write the world’s very ﬁrst “musical.” 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $16-$18, available at coastarts.org.

Instructor Helene Knott leads this class on Sashiko, a classic form of Japanese needlework dating back to antiquity. $85. 10 am-4 pm, 2105 Wilson River Loop Road. FMI, go to www.latimerquiltandtextile.com.

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.

College Update

Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City

Dr. Marshall Mease Roache and Dave Price of Oregon Coast Community College present a snapshot of progress on the Oregon Coast Advanced Technology and Trades Center and bond projects on your doorstep. With an introduction by Mayor Susan Wahlke. 10:15 am, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101.

Grand Re-opening Ribbon Cutting

Dock 2 Depoe Bay

Join city officials alongside State Representative David Gomberg and State Senator Dick Anderson to celebrate the harbor’s sparkling new docks. Cake and refreshments will be served. 11 am, Coast Guard Drive.

Curious about the Tarot Card Deck?

Ocean Unity Waldport

Learn about the rich history and meaning of the Tarot, dating back to the early Roman Catholic church. Led by Rev. Katrina Wynne. 1-3 pm, 385 Alsea Hwy., (across from Ray’s Market). Also on Zoom. FMI, go to TarotCounseling.org/biblical-roots-of-tarot.

First Saturday Author Talks

Waldport Public Library

Hear from playwright Rand Higbee, author of “The Head that Wouldn’t Die” and “A Girl Named Destiny,” at this Friends of the Waldport Public Library event. 2 pm, 460 NW Hemlock Street.

“Something Rotten”

Newport Performing Arts Center

Coastal Act Productions presents this all-ages Renaissance comedy, following the Bottom Brothers as they strive to write the world’s very ﬁrst “musical.” 2 pm and again at 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $16-$18, available at coastarts.org.

Saturday, March 1

Sunday, March 2

Monthly Community Breakfast

Panther Creek Community Center Otis

Breakfast made to order. $9 for adults and $4.50 for children. 8-11 am, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email pcsacc@centurylink.net.

Pancake Breakfast

Gleneden Beach Community Hall

On the menu: eggs, sausage or ham, orange juice, all-you-can eat pancakes and hot beverages. And don’t forget the Girl Scout Cookie Sale. $10 for adults, $6 for kids aged six-12. 8-11 am, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.

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.

Sunday Sounds

Cafe Chill • Waldport

Open mic with host Mac “The Duke” Esposito. Family-friendly acts, seasoned performers and fledgling talents welcome. 1-3 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.

“The Mousetrap”

NCRD Performing Arts Center Nehalem

See Agatha Christie’s ever-popular mystery brought to life by the Riverbend Players. 2 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $20-$25, available at NehalemRiverbendPlayers.org.

Artists’ Reception

Hoffman Center for the Arts • Manzanita

An opening reception for the March show, featuring glass works by Angelita Surmon, prints from Adell Shetterly and collages from Andrew Crossley. 3 to 5 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue. FMI, go to hoffmanarts.org or call 503-368-3846.

“The Mousetrap”

NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem

See Agatha Christie’s ever-popular mystery brought to life by the Riverbend Players. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $20-$25, available at NehalemRiverbendPlayers.org.

“Things My Mother Taught Me”

Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook

A family comedy in which Olivia and Gabe move halfway across the country to start a new life together, only to have their parents show up unexpectedly to help with the moving chores. 7 pm, 1204 Ivy Avenue. Tickets, $15-$20, available at tillamooktheater. com or by calling 503-812-0275.

Monday, March 3

Tuesday, March 4

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.

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“Things My Mother Taught Me”

Barn Community Playhouse Tillamook

A family comedy in which Olivia and Gabe move halfway across the country to start a new life together, only to have their parents show up unexpectedly to help with the moving chores. 2 pm, 1204 Ivy Avenue. Tickets, $15-$20, available at tillamooktheater.com or by calling 503-812-0275.

“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.

Fleet of Flowers Fish Fry

Gracie’s Sea Hag Depoe Bay

Enjoy fish and chips while raising funds for Depoe Bay’s time-honored Memorial Day commemoration. Don’t forget to grab your hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts while you’re there. Noon6 pm, 58 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.

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.

Your guide to live music on the Central Oregon Coast

Don’t see your favorite band or venue? Email the details to soundwaves@oregoncoasttoday.com and we’ll get you listed.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Lincoln City Music Circle

Lincoln City Community Center

Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, 2150 N Oar Place.

Bret Lucich

Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach

An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

Thursday Jam Night

Newport Eagles Lodge

Hosted by Donnie King. Musicians, dancers and party-goers welcome. 6-8 pm-ish, 106 E Olive Street, 541-265-2430.

John Shipe

The Drift Inn • Yachats

This Eugene singer-songwriter plays folk-rock and Americana. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-5474477.

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, Feb. 28

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.

Annie Averre

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport

Soulful singer-songwriter classics and acoustic jazz. 5-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.

Whole Lotta Louis

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

The music of Louis Jordan, Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima,

played by Don Nelson on bass, Richard Robitaille on drums and vocals, Neal Staufenbeil on sax, and Ronnie Jay Pirrello on guitar, harp and vocals. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101, 541-7644222.

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.

Carson Poncé

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.

Hannah Paysinger

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Hannah’s rich and playful vocal tones are accompanied by a uniquely expressive piano style that some have described as indie-folk-pop. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Friends of June and Joren Rushing

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport

Hear music from Blue Variant, Eric Levine, Chandler Davis and The World Beat Review, Amy Pattison, Morgen Silverhorn, The Huckleberries and RoosterFish, all while raising funds in support of coastal music mainstays June and Joren Rushing. 6 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, go to www.primaltones. com.

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 1

Trio Femme Jazz

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay Piano, guitar and vocals from Laura Cunard, Zsofia Tardy and Annie Averre. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

James Ferguson & Patrice Webb

Wildcraft Cider & Pantry • Yachats

Back-to-back performances of music from the 1920s to 2020 and Western swing, with both performers accompanied by Morgen Silverhorn. 5-7 pm, 348 Hwy. 101 N, 541-999-7561.

Bret Lucich

Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach

An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

Massive Delicious

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Funky, groovy, rock and reggae in the Tsunami Room. 5-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Shy Shy and Gary

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Oregon Coast locals playing folk, blues and originals. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Thunder Road

Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts

This five-piece variety band covers everything from Bob Seger and Elle King to Bonnie Raitt, Little Big Town, Blondie, CCR and more. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.

Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

An evening of some of the most recognizable rock anthems of the ’80s, complete with the soulful and compelling vocals of original lead singer Mickey Thomas. 8 pm, 1777

available at www. chinookwindscasino.com.

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, March 2

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.

Syco Billy’s String Band Old Oregon Saloon • Lincoln City An afternoon of newgrass. 4 pm, 1604 NE Hwy. 101.

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.

NW 44th Street. Tickets, $40-$55,

Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas • Saturday, March 1, in Lincoln City

Mike Tolle

Luna Sea at Seal Rock

Acoustic folk blues. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541563-5862.

Joren Trouble Now

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

Retired pro players Joren Rushing, Robin

Remaily and Tom Chart serve up entrées from a songbook menu of vintage Americana and folk favorites with a side of some tasty blues. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Tex Brooklyn Experiment

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Originals and covers, zydeco, blues, jazz, country, and rock and roll, with Bill Stiffler on bass and vocals, Morgen Silverhorn on clarinet and vocals, and Robert Rubin, on accordion, piano and vocals. 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.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Monday, March 3

John Bringetto Duo

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Latin classics and jazz standards. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-5474477.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

soundwaves

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Tuesday, March 4

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.

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.

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.

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 5

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.

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,

in concert Starship touches down in Lincoln City

With a name that went through a bit of a telephone game, Jefferson Airplane was formed in the 1960s. In the early 1980s, shifting personnel caused a name change to Jefferson Starship then, in 1985, to Starship.

Now touring as Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, the band will bring decades of hits from all three incarnations of the group to Chinook Winds Casino Resort this Saturday, March 1.

“We leave no stone unturned as far as songs go,” said Thomas, who joined Jefferson Airplane in 1979 and became lead vocalist. “We play everything I’ve had a hand in, including my time with Elvin Bishop.”

Thomas first made his mark as the lead vocalist on the mega-hit “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” with The Elvin Bishop Band in 1979. With Jefferson Airplane, after the departure of Grace Slick and Marty Balin, he was vocalist on such hits as “Jane,” “Find Your Way Back” and “Layin’ It on the Line.”

The group was renamed Starship in 1985 and, with Slick temporarily back in the band, went on to record

the number-one hits, “We Built This City,” “Sara” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” Their hit “It’s Not Over ’Til It’s Over” became Major League Baseball’s theme in 1987.

Most of the band members of Starship featuring Mickey Thomas have been with the group since the ’90s, and the recent addition of vocalist Chelsee Foster is helping with the sound of some of the classic songs like “White Rabbit.”

“She’s a great rock and roll singer,” Thomas said. “She does the duets, and she just sounds great. She can sound like Grace but she puts her own stamp on it.”

Now in his 70s, Thomas looks forward to the roughly 60 shows per year on his schedule, and stays in shape to put on a good performance.

“The band is very energetic and I think it surprises people sometimes,” he said. “Because we’ve been around for so long people might have expected to see a bunch of old codgers.”

Saturday’s concert begins at 8 pm at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, located 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City. Tickets are $40 to $55. For more information, go to chinookwindscasino.com or call 888-244-6665.

80 years’ strong Fish Fry Fund-raiser Noon-6 pm Wednesday, March 5

Gracies Sea Hag 50/50 pot

Fleet of Flowers gear: hats, tees, sweatshirts

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: ANIMAL IDIOMS

Complete the idiom with the name of an animal. (e.g., She cries ____ tears to get her way. Answer: Crocodile.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Hold your ____.

2. He is the black ___ of the family.

3. She is an early ____.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. What’s wrong? ____ got your tongue?

5. Don’t ____ out. Do it.

6. He is an eager ____.

Answers:

PH.D. LEVEL

7. Her house is ____-corner to the school.

8. He is in the ____ house because of what he did.

9. It’s no big deal. Don’t have a ____!

Kitty.

Dog.

Cow.

1st Hero Checking

Meet the artists in Manzanita

March into Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts for the monthly gallery show, featuring glass works by Angelita Surmon, prints from Adell Shetterly and collages from Andrew Crossley.

An artists’ reception will be held from 3 to 5 pm on Saturday, March 1, during which the artists will speak about their work and answer questions.

Surmon lives and works in Portland. The works in her show, “Following Light” reflect a deep-rooted love of the landscape and an acknowledgement of the path led by other landscape artists. Her works are informed by the tangled grasses and reflections at the water’s edge and the branches and thickets of the forest understory. She finds nature to be her best teacher. She has exhibited in galleries locally and nationally for more than 40 years and enjoys doing commissioned work for private and public art projects.

In the exhibition, “A Moment in Time” Shetterly invites the viewer to join her in fleeting moments. Each piece is a unique exploration of the interplay between planning and spontaneity, control and

chance. The prints reflect Shetterly’s emotions, inspirations and the everchanging world around her. A monotype captures the immediacy of a moment, producing a single, unique print. Each print tells its own story: the shift of light across a landscape, the ebb and flow of emotions, or the quiet stillness within a chaotic world.

“One Thing Lead to Another” is Crossley’s premiere gallery show. He moved to Wheeler two years ago. After studying fine art at Oregon State University, he ended up pursuing a path in communication, but his enthusiasm for the arts followed him. It wasn’t until more recently that he identified his preferred mode of expression: collage. Through this medium, Crossley seeks fluidity between the seemingly unrelated images. The result is an abstract cohesiveness that one could never have predicted from the start.

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.

“Aspen Clearing” by Angelita Surmon

Pearl s of 2 0 2 5 Wisdom

Annual OCCC Foundation Gala

Saturday, March 15, 2025 • 5 pm

Oregon Coast Community College • Newport

Proceeds from Pearls of Wisdom help fund scholarships, increase teaching capacity, and enhance the collegiate experience for all students Make your reservations today!

Learn about innovative College programs

Savor a gourmet dinner with fine wine

Hear directly from OCCC’s inspiring students

Engage in a raffle and lively auction featuring unique donated treasures

Raise your paddle to support the Scholarship Fund

Dr Marshall and Leslie Roache

The nest step for birders

Every spring, Ospreys return to nest in Lincoln County, often meeting up with the same mate and using the same nesting site from previous years.

Seven Capes Bird Alliance is seeking new volunteers to learn about becoming an Osprey nest monitor. Trainings are scheduled at two Oregon Coast Community College campuses: Lincoln City on Thursday, March 6, and Newport on Friday, March 7.

Seven Capes’ Osprey Awareness Initiative pairs volunteers with nest sites to observe the birds’ return, nest building, incubation and number of chicks.

Previous birding experience, personal transportation to the nest site, and availability to make two to three

15-minute observations each week from mid-March to mid-September are helpful volunteer traits. Substitute observers can be scheduled for volunteers’ occasional travel plans. To help expand the project’s reach, volunteers from Newport, Waldport and Yachats are especially encouraged.

The trainings are from 5 to 6:30 at the Oregon Coast Community College Lincoln City campus, located at 3788 SE High School Drive and from 2 to 3:30 pm at the Newport campus, located at 400 SE College Way. Email heatherg@sevencapes.org to reserve your space at one of the training sessions, or to arrange a private training. For more information, go to sevencapes.org.

Oh snap! It’s Agatha Christie

Get caught up in the Riverbend Players’ production of Agatha Christie’s ever-popular mystery “The Mousetrap,” opening this Friday, Feb. 28, at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

This classic whodunnit, the world’s longest-running play, will thrill audiences with its suspense, intrigue and unforgettable twists.

Set in a secluded English guesthouse during a snowstorm, the story follows a group of strangers trapped together, one of whom is a murderer. As the weather worsens and secrets emerge, suspicion falls on everyone, keeping audiences guessing until the dramatic conclusion.

“The Mousetrap” will run through March 16, with 7 pm performances on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm matinées on Sundays. Tickets range from $20 to $25.

The NCRD Performing Arts Center is located at 36155 9th Street in Nehalem. For more information, go to NehalemRiverbendPlayers.org.

My VIP and Me

The small gym at the Newport Recreation Center will be transformed into a garden-themed wonderland for the My VIP and Me Dance this Friday, Feb. 28.

Children aged three to 13 are invited to put on their best dancing outfits and bring their VIP adult to spend an evening having fun and making memories.

“This is a new event for the Recreation Center, and continues our mission to offer inclusive opportunities to Newport and our surrounding communities,” said Recreation Program Specialist Jenni Remillard.

“Daddy/daughter dances are very popular right now, but not all family structures are the same. We wanted to create an opportunity for all to have this experience.”

The dance will feature a DJ, photo frame craft area and cupcakes from My Petite Sweet.

Face painting, fairy hair transformation and professional photography with multiple background options will be available as options for an additional cost.

Kids aged three to six will have their own My VIP and Mini Me hour from 6 to 7 pm, and those aged seven to 13 are welcome from 7 to 9 pm. Tickets are $10.

The Newport Recreation Center is located at 225 SE Avery Street. For more information, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-7783.

No runof-the Mill restoration

For decades, a tributary of the Alsea River named Mill Creek bore the marks of its past: a former lumber mill site, simplified and degraded stream channels, invasive species and artificial ponds that disrupted the natural flow of water. Native salmon, once abundant, struggled to find suitable habitat. Then in 2007, Janet Landauer purchased more than 20 acres along the creek and saw not just a piece of land, but an opportunity for renewal.

Join MidCoast Watersheds Council on Thursday, March 6, at Newport’s Pacific Maritime Heritage Center for the premiere of a short film documenting the incredible transformation that has happened since Landauer became the landowner.

In partnership with restoration specialists, neighbors, conservation organizations and local agencies, the council worked to remove the remnants of past land use and create the complexity needed for fish to thrive. Now, just months after the project’s completion, Landauer has watched in awe as salmon return to spawn. The creek, once constrained by human intervention, is healing — flowing freely, shaping new channels and providing habitat for fish and wildlife.

“Humans have so devastated the environment,” she said. “If I could do just one little thing to make it better, I was happy to do it. It’s been a wonderful experience.”

The March 6 screening begins at 6:30 at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, located at 333 SE Bay Blvd. in Newport. For more information, go to midcoastwatersheds.org.

Jewel be sorry if you miss Emerald Curtain event

Celebrate one of the jewels of the Oregon Coast at “Forest Through the Trees,” a night of art, education and action at the Yachats Commons this Friday, Feb. 28.

Presented by the Emerald Curtain Collective, the one-of-a-kind fund-raiser and awareness event celebrating the Siuslaw National Forest kicks off at 4 pm with an open house. Guests can enjoy a forest photo booth, mask-making, interactive puppets and opportunities to learn from and connect with local artists, environmental advocates and local conservation groups.

The free event includes a dinner available for $15.

Information and guidance for submitting public comments on proposed amendments to the Northwest Forest Plan will be available and participation is encouraged.

“‘Forest Through the Trees’ is an event created to drive awareness around the Northwest Forest Plan amendment and inspire community connection through the use of storytelling, music and visual arts,” said Emy Daniels, an Emerald Curtain Collective artist. “That’s what I love about this group: the intersection of art,

science and conservation activism.”

The open house will also include a silent auction with quality items donated by local artists and businesses and a book signing by activist Carol Van Strum, author of “A Bitter Fog - Herbicides and Human Rights.” Live music will be provided by local musicians, including the Your Song My Song band.

The event shifts at 6 pm with an introduction to the Emerald Curtain Collective, a new community-driven initiative that promotes and protects rural ecosystems through collaborative artistic activism, education and cultural events. Next up will be short films about the Siuslaw and a presentation on the forest’s unique values, risks and ways to help protect it by Chuck Willer of event co-sponsor, the Coast Range Association. The evening ends with a premier of the interactive “Theatre for the Wild” and music by local bands Fog Flowers and Spruce Tips.

Friday’s event runs from 4 to 9 pm at the Yachats Commons, located at 441 Hwy 101.

For more information and advance meal tickets, go to emeraldcurtaincollective.org.