The Corps of Discovery made history in more ways than one, when, under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark, the group of United States Army and civilian volunteers trekked through the Louisiana Purchase, all the way to near modern-day Astoria.     

Eighty-four years ago, during the first week of December 1941, the number one song in America was “Chattanooga Choo Choo” by Glenn Miller and his orchestra.

Hands-on creative learning returns to the Newport Visual Arts Center this month, with a wide-ranging schedule of classes, workshops and open studio sessions designed for artists of all skill levels.

Your guide to live music in the holiday season.

Your guide to everything happening during the festive period.

It’s an opportunity for reflection in the midst of the New Year’s celebration, a look back on a difficult past and a hopeful look forward to the future.

Like to start the new year by getting outside and getting a good workout? Take a nice hike at a beautiful spot or go full speed at a race that ends in the Pacific Ocean, if you dare.

Ring in the New Year with pop reggae music and a good cause as JaSkaMon hosts a New Year’s Eve benefit concert at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

The cozy season is in full swing. The days are colder, the sunlight shorter and the weather wetter. I know some people struggle with the weather this time of year, but I embrace it.

Winter whale migration season is underway along the Oregon Coast, offering shoreline viewing opportunities as gray whales travel south toward breeding lagoons in Baja California, Mexico.

Your guide to live music on the Central Oregon Coast, from Thursday, Dec. 18, through Wednesday, Dec. 24.

Everything fun to see and do on the Central Oregon Coast from Thursday, Dec. 18, through Wednesday, Dec. 24.

In the still of the night, from the darkness comes a light. With the celebrations of winter solstice, the longest evening of the year is bright with hope and free activities this Sunday, Dec. 21.

The Lincoln City Holiday Extravaganza, a new all-ages variety show celebrating local talent, will light up the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Friday, Dec. 19.

Blessing “Bled” Chimanga will bring an evening of music rooted in the rhythms and spirit of Zimbabwe to the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday, Dec. 20.

“It is the season of the heart, a special time of caring, the ways of love made clear.”

“The world is at her best, you know, when people love and care.”

— From “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” with words and music by Paul Williams

Don your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and grab your family and friends — Red Octopus Theatre Company’s “The Christmas Show” will return to the Newport Performing Arts Center for four performances this weekend.

Prepare to have your bells jingled as Strut Cabaret brings a very merry dose of season's teasin's to the annual Holiday Burlesque Show at Newport’s Primaltones Community Venue this Saturday, Dec. 20.

Jillian’s Hair Salon’s Giving Tree fund-raiser is back in Lincoln City through Wednesday, Dec. 24 collecting food, toys and other non-cash donations to support local animal rescue groups.

I was raised by a mother who absolutely loves Christmas. Our home was always decked out for the holidays with a beautiful tree with almost too many lights on it.