For nearly half a century, the final full weekend of February in Newport has been defined by the scent of salt air, the steam of fresh chowder and the clinking of wine glasses.

A University of Oregon project studying how Lincoln County residents find news and information will culminate in two days of events on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1.

Step into velvet, sparkle and after-hours mischief at Primaltones Community Venue this Saturday, Feb. 21, when “Newport After Dark” delivers an evening of burlesque, comedy and cabaret heat.

Don’t miss your chance to book a spot when registration for the Newport Paper and Book Arts Festival opens at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Shell out some cash and maybe even get a little lacquered up at Oregon Coast Community College on Saturday, March 14, when the Pearls of Wisdom fund-raising gala returns for its eighth year.

Best as I can tell, there aren’t any support groups for people like me, or even a name for my affliction, for the monkey on my back.

Explore the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence at Newport Public Library this Saturday, Feb. 21, when Willamette Writers welcomes author and robotics expert Kagan Tumer.

This Valentine's Day weekend, the Newport Performing Arts Center will be transformed into a temple, where the good word is love and worship takes the form of music.

Enjoy a free community performance by the Tesla Quartet at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Monday, Feb. 16.

If you love birds, it will do your heart good to attend the Valentine’s Day walk with Seven Capes Bird Alliance at the Friends of Wildwoods Open Space this Saturday, Feb. 14.

Oregon’s bean-to-bar chocolate craftsmanship is pretty impressive. We might not be as famous as Switzerland in the chocolate world, but we certainly have made a name for ourselves.

To encourage participation and support of career and technical education, Oregon Coast Community College and the Lincoln County School District will showcase the opportunities available through their programs at the college’s Central County Campus this Friday, Feb. 13.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic chamber music from the Newport Symphony Orchestra at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center this Saturday, Feb. 14.

The Lincoln City Cultural Center will be all jazzed up when international vocalist Halie Loren returns on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Explore themes of joy, inspiration, spirituality, healing, grief and peace at the biennial “Sacred Threads” art quilt exhibition at the Yachats Commons this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15.

The Coastal Arts Guild’s Tea and Talk series might have a new name, but plenty of tea will still be spilled by interesting people on interesting topics at the upcoming “Talk About Art” events.

Tibetan sacred rituals, music, workshops, meditation sessions and the intricate creation of mandalas will be featured in a broad interfaith program as four saffron-robed Buddhist monks visit several Oregon Coast towns this month. Each stop on their journey will offer a unique mix of events.

Hear bestselling author Joanie Lindenmeyer discuss love, authenticity and resilience during an author presentation at the Newport Public Library this Saturday, Feb. 7.

Audience members will be transported from Newport to the heart of Brazil when Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Caro Pierotto performs at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Friday, Feb. 6.

The spinning of the wheel is mesmerizing, as is watching skeins of unfinished fiber guided into the machine emerging as yarn, ready to be knit, purled, crocheted.