Mardi Gras in Lincoln City

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Mardi Gras is coming soon in February. To get you in the mood, the Culinary Center in Lincoln City is having a Mardi Gras Jambalaya Cook-off on January 30th. Chefs from throughout Oregon will compete to take home the people's choice title: Best Jambalaya, or the live cooking competition for best Cajun/Creole dish. The live competition will be judged by three judges on taste, authenticity, creativity, technique, appearance, consistency and overall presentation.

This annual event begins at 11am and wraps up at 2pm. Cost at the door is FREE! (a token amount is charged for tastes)

Cannon Beach Folk Music series

Monday, January 25, 2010

If you like old-time jug band music, head to Cannon Beach for the Acoustic Folk Music series. Back by popular demand, the Sassparilla Jug Band will be playing on Saturday, January 30^th. Consisting of Portland, Oregon artists… Sassparilla has a vintage sound evoking the blues of the 20’s and 30’s. The band includes fiddle, washboards, banjo, percussabass, national steel and harmonica. Tickets are $7/adults and $2/kids, at the door. 7:30-9:30 PM at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum.

Tower of Power in Lincoln City

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Get your groove on to the soulful sound of Tower of Power in Lincoln City at Chinook Winds Casino Jan 22nd and 23rd. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year. Tower’s sound can be hard to categorize, but the band's leader and founding member, Emilio Castillo, has labeled their sound as "Urban Soul Music."

Annual Barbershop Cabaret in Seaside

Sunday, January 10, 2010

One of my favorite annual events is coming to Seaside January 15th and 16th, the 26th Annual Barbershop Cabaret. Enjoy an impressive display of quartet performances by national and international champions and the best of the Pacific Northwest. Parking is free at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center.

Crabbing on the coast

Monday, January 4, 2010

It's Dungeness crab season on the Oregon Coast, the perfect time to escape those winter doldrums, buoy your spirits and experience a feast of the senses.

Before you head out on your own crabbing adventure, remember that a shellfish license is required, and limits and regulations may apply.

Magical romantic comedy in Lincoln City

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Theatre West in Lincoln City presents “Seniors of the Sahara”, by Barbara Pease Weber. The comedy runs from December 30th through January 23rd. 2010 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. and the curtain rises at 8:00 P.M.

"Seniors of the Sahara" follows Sylvia Goldberg, a respectable retired New Jersey school teacher, who brings home more than just souvenirs upon returning from her grandson's wedding in Israel. Sylvie's troubles begin when she realizes that the old teapot she purchased at an outdoor market is actually a priceless relic containing a geriatric genie "Eugene" with a bad back and a penchant for vodka and V8. Keeping Eugene a secret from her three best friends proves to be nearly as difficult as protecting herself from Eugene's former master who follows Sylvie home and threatens her at knifepoint.

Seniors of the Sahara is a magical romantic comedy for seniors and "juniors" of all ages. A special New Year’s Eve Gala will be held on Thursday, December 31. Doors open early for this event at 7:00 P.M. This is always a fun evening with entertainment, food and drink and of course bringing in 2010 with friends and family. Space is limited for New Year’s Eve and reservations are recommended.

Winter Whale Watch Week

Monday, December 21, 2009

The Winter migration of gray whales heading south to their breeding grounds in Baja California is going on now. Marine mammal experts estimate that 18,000 Gray whales and about 1,100 humpback whales pass the Oregon coast at the peak of their winter migration south. Some whales may come as close as a half mile from shore. Winter Whale Watch week is scheduled for December 26-January 1.

The Whale Watch Spoken Here program will have trained volunteers at 26 sites along the Oregon coast during whale watch week to help people spot whales. Most of the locations are outdoors, but indoor viewing is available at the Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay on Highway 101. The Whale Watch Center keeps records of whale sightings on their website at www.whalespoken.org. The site also has tips on how to spot whales and a list of the Whale Watch locations along the coast.