Friday, Jan. 10 Winter Art Reception Pacifi c Artists’ Co-op • Lincoln City Enjoy wine and light refreshments while admiring new works from 25 artists, many of whom will be on hand to chat and provide live demonstrations of their craft. 5-7 pm, 620 NE Highway 101. FMI, go to www.pacifi cartco- op.com or call 541-557-8000. Saturday, Jan. 11 painting, photography and sculpture. A portion of sales supports the Hoff man Center for the Arts. 1-4 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue. FMI, call 503-368-3846. Continues Saturday and Sunday. Art Smart Artists’ Studio Association • Lincoln City Kids aged seven to 13 are invited to help bring a story of intergalactic shape-shifters to life in this winter’s series of workshops and classes led by Krista Eddy. Three sessions — 10:30 am to noon; 1 to 2:30 pm; and 3 to 4:30 pm, 620 NE Hwy. 101. $20 for the 16-session series. Drop-ins are also welcome at $5 per class. To register, call Eddy at 541-992-4292. Thanks Be to the Sea Lincoln City Cultural Center An opening reception for this traveling exhibit from the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve, featuring gyotaku fi sh prints and photography from coastal naturalist and artist Duncan Berry. 5-7 pm, 540 NE Highway 101. FMI, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994. Newport Farmers Market Lincoln County Commons • Newport Snug in the fairgrounds exhibition hall, this market features locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am-1 pm, 633 NE 3rd Street. FMI, go to www.newportfarmersmarket.org. Community Movie Night COAST CALENDAR Bird Walk Siletz Bay • Lincoln City Join the Audubon Society of Lincoln City for this excursion in search of wintering waterfowl, bald eagles, great blue herons, great egrets and more. 9-11 am. Meet at the dock beside Mo’s Restaurant, 860 SE 51st Street. FMI, go to www.lincolncityaudubon.org. “From Broadway to Ballroom” LEWIS SMITH ”A Bad Year for Tomatoes” • Thursday, Friday & Saturday Newport 60+ Activity Center Learn basic steps from salsa, mambo and cha-cha. Saturday, Jan. 11 cont. SE Second Street. FMI, go to www.newportoregon.gov/ dept/par/sc or call 541-265-9617. Author Fair Newport Public Library Find novels, memoirs, poetry, mysteries and nonfi ction by 22 authors from throughout Lincoln County, all with copies of their books for purchase and signing. 1-4 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, call 541-265-2153. Literary Tea La Tea Da Tearoom • Tillamook Enjoy a cuppa and a chat with author Gail Elliott Downs, a non-fi ction writer and author of “The Black Suitcase Mystery.” 3:30 pm, 904 Main Avenue. FMI, go to www. lateadatillamook.com or call 503-842-5447. Speaker Series Cape Perpetua Visitor Center • Yachats Hear Brianna Goodwin of Surfrider Foundation talk about water quality monitoring, with a focus on Oregon’s marine reserves. 11 am-noon, 2400 Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-547-3289. TDAP Presentation Newport 60+ Activity Center Having diffi culty communicating on the phone? Find out the options that are available to you. 12:30-1:30 pm, 20 Hoff man Center for the Arts • Manzanita The center’s Annual Color Show features a wide variety of art forms inspired by the color green and created by a community of North Coast artists from Astoria to Tillamook. Art includes ceramics, collage, fi ber, drawing, Sunday, Jan. 12 “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” Theatre West • Lincoln City This comedy from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick follows the upheaval in the small New England hamlet of Beaver Haven when a famous actress comes to town. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Highway 101. Tickets, $15 for adults; $13 for seniors and students, available at www.theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663. Monday, Jan. 13 Tuesday, Jan. 14 Oregon Coast Artisan Market Creative Open Mic Book Sale Reading Circle Lincoln City Community Center Find farm produce, bath and body products, jewelry, pottery, tie dye and more. 10 am-3 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. Marci’s Bar & Bistro • Lincoln City All artists, musicians, comedians, poets, and performers are encouraged. 8 pm-midnight, 1343 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to marcisbar.com or call 541-418-5473. Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Tucked away at the library’s south end, this book lover’s paradise off ers a huge selection and unbelievably low prices, with a 50-percent discount on humor throughout January. 10 am-2 pm, 801 SW Highway 101. FMI, call 541-557-9400. Newport Public Library Read and discuss a book of your choice with a holiday, seasonal or winter theme. Noon-1 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to newportoregon.gov/dept/lib or call 541-265-2153. Tah·Lume • Lincoln City An introduction to the upcoming series of classes from Barbara S. Stott, retired psychotherapist, spiritual counselor, Tarot reader and teacher. 2-3:30 pm, 1221 NW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to TahLume.com. Don Davis Park • Newport The long-running family-friendly drum circle is back on its winter schedule, drumming every second Saturday in the cozy glass-enclosed gazebo at Don and Ann Davis Park. Alcohol-, drug- and smoke-free. No musical experience needed. And they will even lend you a drum if you don’t have one. 2-4 pm, 840 West Olive Street. FMI, call 541- 272-4615 or email chandler@chandlerdavis.com. Theatre West • Lincoln City This comedy from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick follows the upheaval in the small New England hamlet of Beaver Haven when a famous actress comes to town. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Highway 101. Tickets, $15 for adults; $13 for seniors and students, available at www.theatrewest.com or call 541-994-5663. “Green Piece” “Lunar Cycles & Four Directions” Winter Drumming Circle “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” No dance experience necessary — just a good sense of humor. 11 am-noon, 20 SE Second Street. FMI, go to www.newportoregon.gov/dept/par/sc or call 541-265-9617. Congregational Church of Lincoln City A free movie, complete with complimentary popcorn from the Bijou Theatre. 6:30-9 pm, 1760 NW 25th Place. FMI, go to lcucc1949.wordpress.com or call 541-994-2378. Party While U Paint Beach Club and Event Center • Lincoln City Paint your own Moonlit Mermaid in acrylics. $40 includes supplies, instruction and a beverage. 6:30-9 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street. FMI, call 541-418-5468. Second Sunday Open Mic South Beach Community Center • Newport Bring a couple of songs that you love or wrote, or just your instrument or your ears. Guitars, ukes, viola, dulcimers, mandolins, accordions, sax, fl ute, harmonica and bongos; it’s all good. 5-7 pm, 3024 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, call 541-574-9189. The Driftwood Bookworms Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Ever wanted to join a book group, but didn’t know where to go? Try the bookworms for size. Books are chosen by participants, six-at-a-time, and anyone in the community is welcome to join in for each discussion. 4 pm, 801 SW Highway 101. FMI, email laustin@ lincolncity.org. Winter Tarot Class Coff ee Conversation Celtic Series Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church • Nehalem Find out what’s happening with Rainy Day Village Network, a grass roots, inclusive village, where members join together to help each other maintain vibrant and connected lives in the communities they love. 12:45-2 pm, 36050 10th Street. FMI, go to www.rainydayvillage. org or call 503-764-1413. Lincoln City Cultural Center The Celtic Series continues with Irish accordionist Johnny B Connolly and songwriter-guitarist Casey Neill performing traditional Scots/Irish songs and instrumentals with a few originals in the mix. 2-5 pm, 540 NE Highway 101. Tickets, $25, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994. Tah·Lume • Lincoln City Develop your intuitive gifts and receive the oral tradition of Tarot in this 12-week class. Universal Waite Tarot Deck is required. Pre-registration is required. $30 per class, or $275 up front for all 12 sessions. 6:30-8:30 pm, 1221 NW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to TahLume.com. “Wozzeck” Newport Performing Arts Center The Met: Live in HD season continues with Peter Mattei in the title role of Alban Berg’s tragic opera in a new staging by acclaimed visual artist and stage director William Kentridge. 10 am, 777 West Olive Street. Tickets, $21.50 for adults, $18.50 for seniors and $10.50 for student, available at www.coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787. Gyotaku Fish Printing Workshop Lincoln City Cultural Center Join artist Duncan Berry to learn this ancient Japanese art form and create original pieces of art printed directly from the fi sh themselves. No prior experience needed. $50 for adults; $25 for students or kids 10 am-noon, 540 NE Highway 101. FMI, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994. Pruning Workshop Alder Creek Card • Nehalem It might be cold outside but experts say this is the perfect time to prune. Arborist David Sipp will share his tips in this free class from the Lower Nehalem Community Trust. 10 am-noon, 35955 Underhill Lane. FMI, go to www. nehalemtrust.org or call 503-368-3203. Arts and Crafts Salishan Resort • Gleneden Beach Get creative at the Adventure offi ce in the Marketplace at Salishan. Reservations required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. $18. 10 am-noon, 7760 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to www.salishan.com or call 541-764-2371. John Stowell and Anandi Gefroh Volunteer Information Session Brad Creel and the Reel Deel Bay City Arts Center This acclaimed jazz duo presents a two- set, all-ages concert combining jazz standards and original compositions. $10. 7 pm, 5680 A Street. FMI, go to baycityartscenter.weebly.com or call 503-377-9620. Hoff man Center for the Arts • Manzanita An evening of music best described as like listening to a John Prine album with Merle Haggard cooking in the kitchen, Gram Parsons on the front porch and bigfoot dancing in the front yard. $10 cash at the door. 7-9 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue. FMI, call 503-368-3846. Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport Find out how you can become an advocate for marine animals and the environment at this informational session. 10 am-1 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, go to aquarium.org or call 541-867-3474. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Thursday, Jan. 16 Trip, Hike and Class unveiling “Back to the Future” Newport 60+ Activity Center Find out about the fun activities and trips planned for 2020, including hikes at Gerdemann Preserve, Trappist Abbey, Finley Wildlife Preserve and Alsea Falls as well as trips to the Good Earth & Garden Show, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Strawberry Festival and Fort Umpqua. 1-2 pm, 20 SE Second Street. FMI, go to www.newportoregon.gov/dept/par/sc or call 541-265-9617. “Drawing on Nature” OSU Lincoln County Extension • Newport Coastal artist Ram Papish leads this exploration of coastal conservation through paintings, illustrations and sculptures. 7 pm, 1211 SE Bay Boulevard. FMI, go to extension.oregonstate.edu/ Lincoln or call 541-574-6534. Business After Hours Careful Chiropractic • Lincoln City Mingle with local business leaders at this Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce meet and greet. 5:15-7 pm, 2137 NW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to www.lcchamber.com or call 541-994-3070. Newport Public Library A free screening of this sci-fi classic, presented by Teen Third Thursday. Drinks and snacks will be provided and students will be entered into drawings to win prizes like gift certifi cates, books, games and more. 3:45-5:30 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, call 541-265-2153. Cheap Date Night Olde Line Lanes & Kitchen • Lincoln City Treat your favorite person without breaking the bank, with bowling at $20 per hour (including shoe rental) for up to six people; 12-inch pizzas for $10 apiece; and drink specials aplenty. 4-9:30 pm, 316 SE Highway 101. FMI, go to www.oldelinelanes.com or call 541-614- 1650. Trivia Thursday Black Squid Beerhouse • Lincoln City Free trivia with a diff erent theme each week, and prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams. 7-9 pm, 3001 SW Highway 101. FMI, go to www. blacksquidbeerhouse.com or call 541-614-0733. “History of” “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” Newport Public Library Dr. Kerry Carlin Morgan, director of education and volunteer services at Oregon Coast Aquarium, talks about the facility’s history, current operations, and its vision for the future. 6 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to newportoregon.gov/dept/lib or call 541-265-2153. Theatre West • Lincoln City This comedy from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick follows the upheaval in the small New England hamlet of Beaver Haven when a famous actress comes to town. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Highway 101. Tickets, $15 for adults; $13 for seniors and students, available at www.theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663. 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