Acoustic Folk Music Series in Cannon Beach

Thursday, February 25, 2010

The Cannon Beach History Center’s Acoustic Folk! music series continues on Saturday, February 27^th, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with a performance by Lauren Sheehan.

Lauren is a charismatic songster, an interpreter of songs learned from some of America’s greatest folk and blues artists. She is known for her voice, and her performances are memorable for the authentic range of her material: from unaccompanied ballads, to boozy Memphis blues, to old-time banjo tunes, to old country songs and eclectic modern folk.

33rd Annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Monday, February 22, 2010

The premier seafood and wine festival of the Oregon coast is coming up in Newport, March 26-28. This event attracts visitors from around the world, so it’s pretty crowded. But that’s part of the fun of the whole experience. Expect to hear the crowd whoop when someone breaks a glass, which inevitably happens when wine tasting…..

Getting there: My advice is to take advantage of the free shuttle bus service so you don’t have to drink and drive. If you drive, follow the crab signs to the South Beach Marina Parking Lot, near the Rogue Ales Warehouse, 2320 OSU Drive, just south of downtown Newport.

For the shuttle schedule and more information about the 33rd annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, go to http://www.newportchamber.org/.

Bridal show in Seaside

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Planning a wedding at the beach? At the 5^th annual Weddings at the Beach Bridal Show in Seaside, brides grooms and families will find everything they need to host a wedding at the beach. The show is Saturday, February 20^th at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center. Admission is free.

Japanese glass floats in Lincoln City

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Lincoln City is famous for his “Finders Keepers” glass floats that can be found on the beaches. On President’s Day weekend, more than 250 Japanese glass floats, 125 per day, will await discovery on Lincoln City beaches, weather and ocean permitting. Most of the floats are green and about 2 inches in diameter. Some still have their netting attached.
The floats were discovered in a cove in Alaska, where they have been collecting for many years. Now they will be liberated, together with the modern Finders Keepers floats, on Lincoln City's beaches for you to find and keep.