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Vibrant colors, with the caps on

Given how well they blend into the forest, it’s hard to believe that, when treated properly, mushrooms can be used to create vibrant dyes in stunning colors.

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A whale of a gala

Dan Howard is very excited about the coming Newport Symphony Orchestra gala.

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A breath of fresh Éire

If the bright tunes and fiery fiddle playing of many Celtic music orchestras isn’t enough for you, check out the Celtic Light Orchestra, whose mix of modern technology and classic-style music will leave you reeling.

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Worth a few bucks

Will Cuddles the Bull defend his title? Or will there be a rider that can take the bull by the horns? Wrangle up your crew and come find out at this year’s Bulls & Broncs event at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds this Saturday, March 8.

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Indulge your shellfish desires

Visitors to the Oregon Coast are used to seeing crabs at the beach or on their dinner plate. But, what about on the race course?

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You’re sure to click with this exhibit

The Impressions of the Oregon Coast show by the Yaquina Art Association Photographers will fill part of Newport’s picturesque Pacific Maritime Heritage Center starting on Thursday, March 13.

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Expect a lively debate

Join the Lincoln City Pride Committee and local movie buff William Goble for a fabulous morning of drag and cinema at Lincoln City’s Bijou Theatre this Saturday, March 8.

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Blue means green for the coast

The third annual Lincoln County Economic Summit, presented by the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, is set for Thursday, March 13, at the Spyglass Restaurant at the Inn at Otter Crest.

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Perfecting the recipe

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

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Have a grape time

The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, celebrating its 48th year this weekend, attracts foodies and wine aficionados from throughout the Northwest and beyond.

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