Oregon Coast Today

01/03/2025

Worried about 2025? Don't worry, it will all work out.
Photo credit: Steve Palmer Sunbreak Studio
https://www.oregoncoasttoday.com/home/this-year-will-all-work-out

12/29/2024

Perfect for the budding artist in your life. Art Smart 2025 embarks on an underwater adventure starting Jan. 11.

12/23/2024

Seeking fellowship this Christmas Eve?
The music starts at 5 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.
https://www.oregoncoasttoday.com/home/fellowship-gives-a-star-turn-on-christmas-eve

12/18/2024

Are you going to a live music gig this New Year's Eve? Does your business host live music? If so, let us know and we'll get you listed in our Dec. 27 edition.
Here's what we have so far, let us know what we are missing.

Thursday, Dec. 26
Lincoln City Music Circle
Lincoln City Community Center
Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, 2150 N Oar Place.

Bret Lucich
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide va-riety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

Reb Conner
Gilgamesh Brewing • Lincoln City
Optimistic funk-pop, world and soul. 6-8 pm in the Lincoln City Outlets, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road.

Lavinia Ross
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Lavinia sings songs from sources as varied as Joni Mitchell, Kate Wolf and Peter Rowan, as well as her own compositions. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Jam Session
Snug Harbor • Lincoln City
Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
Have a great time with local host Precious. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-midnight, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Friday, Dec. 27
Waldport Acoustic Jam
Waldport Community Center
Musicians and listeners of all ages and abilities are welcome and a piano is available. 3-5 pm, 265 NW Hemlock Street.

Bret Lucich
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide va-riety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

Carson Poncé
Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City
Enjoy a pint with a view, alongside live music. 6-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101, 541-614-4216.

Dylan Crawford
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
Local favorite reggae singer-songwriter. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101, 541-764-4222.

Garibaldi Jam
Garibaldi Community Hall
Mostly old-time favorites and Country-Western standards. Cut a rug on the large dance floor or simply sit and enjoy. 6-8 pm, 6th Street and Acacia Avenue.

Shy Shy and Gary
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Oregon Coast locals playing folk, blues and originals. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Karaoke
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
Have a great time with local host Precious. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Sweet N’ Juicy
Snug Harbor • Lincoln City
Pop-driven dance trio. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-996-4976.

Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

DJ Metal
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Saturday, Dec. 28
Dylan Crawford
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Chilled-out rock and reggae. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Bret Lucich
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide va-riety of music for listening and dancing. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

Hundred Pound Hound
Vin & Bräu • Lincoln City
Locally grown funk. 6-8 pm inside the Pines Dine, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.

Tara Jones
The Drift Inn • Yachats
An evening of contemporary music and soul classics from this Bend singer-songwriter. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

The Koz
Beach Club & Event Center • Lincoln City
This classic rock and roll band from Eugene specializes in ’70s, ’80s and ’90s rock. $30. 8 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.

Karaoke
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm- midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

DJ Metal
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Sunday, Dec. 29
Sunday Jam
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Ted Swenson Duo
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
An afternoon of jazz and electric music. 4-6 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Mike Tolle
Luna Sea at Seal Rock
Acoustic folk blues. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.

The Stenznicks
The Drift Inn • Yachats
A family band with lots of great covers. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Monday, Dec. 30
Matt Neely
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Serving up high-energy bluegrass favorites, country classics, gritty blues and sultry acoustic jazz, there is something for everyone. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Tuesday, Dec. 31
Run and Tell That
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Start your New Year’s Eve by singing along to all your favorites from this brother-and-sister duo. 3-5 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Linda Yapp
Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport
Mellow acoustic classics and easy listening to dine by. 5:30-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.

Lincoln City Bluegrass Jam
Eagles Lodge • Lincoln City
Classic and contemporary bluegrass, old-time Americana and country music. Bring your acoustic instrument to play and sing in the Jam Circle, or just come to listen. All welcome. 6-8 pm, 737 SW 32nd Street.

Kathy Redwine & Friends
Myril Eatery & Wine Bar • Newport
Enjoy some soulful folk music from this Oregon-born-and-raised singer-songwriter. 6-8 pm inside the Embarcadero Resort, 1000 SE Bay Blvd.

Lincoln Pops Little Big Band
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
A perfectly sized portion of music from the Golden Era. 6-9 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

King Tide
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
Celebrate with coastal rock plus a casino-themed party. 6-11 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Bret Lucich
Oshen’s Restaurant • Gleneden Beach
Make it a New Year’s Eve to remember with this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, playing a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 6-9 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

Tex Brooklyn Experiment
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Covers of blues, rock, jazz, country, zydeco, standards, reggae and requests plus original tunes ranging from “Chicken Minuet” to “Loose But Not Sleazy.” 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

DJ/KJ Live
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
See in 2025 with live tunes and a champagne toast. 9 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Wednesday, Jan. 1
Live Music Wednesdays
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Enjoy an acoustic set from Laura Ivancie on the outdoor patio of the Attic Lounge, weather permit-ting. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.

Karaoke
Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

12/18/2024

Looking for your copy of Oregon Coast TODAY?
Starting this week, deliveries will take place on Thursday morning.
Can't wait? Check out our e-edition here, posted every Tuesday afternoon. https://www.oregoncoasttoday.com/e-edition

12/12/2024

Are you ready for the Waldport Holiday Lights Tour 2024?
Plan your route with our handy interactive map, sponsored by Pioneer Connect.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Y-F8bIWF0kovArGxbjD4lg2Qd4b7DAw&usp=sharing

12/10/2024

Great news from La Wawa!
Thanks to everyone who rallied round to help keep great Puerto Rican food at the coast.

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 🫶🏼🤞🏽🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: We’re still short of reaching our goal for the fire suppression system by the deadline. 🫤 We want to take a moment to thank everyone who donated and showed us love. We know it was a huge ask, especially for such a big-ticket item, and we’re so grateful for every bit of support we’ve received from this amazing community. It meant the world to us to see how much you care.

Now for the good news: La Wawa is NOT dead! We’ve been in contact with the fire and health departments, and we’ve got some ideas to keep going. The reality is, we’ll need to revamp our menu since Puerto Rican food tends to be fry-heavy, and we’ll have to let go of the fryer for now. At first, we were devastated and felt stuck, but your support has inspired us to pivot and get creative.

Thanks to your contributions, we’ll be reworking our menu, updating our signage, and moving forward in a fresh direction. And to show our appreciation, we’re planning a special event for our supporters! You’ll get first dibs on the new menu with special pricing so you can experience the delicious evolution of La Wawa firsthand.

You’ve been amazing, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

12/02/2024

For anyone who is a fan of the Cuban Eggs, the Mojo Chicken or the many other wonderful dishes at La Wawa, here is your chance to help keep great Puerto Rican food here in Lincoln City.

Keep La Wawa Flavoring Lincoln City La Wawa isn’t just a food truck—… Eduardo Manjarres needs your support for Keep La Wawa Flavoring Lincoln City Oregon

11/28/2024

Add a personal touch to your holiday decorations with this free Make 'N Take ornament workshop at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

10/31/2024

When you reserve a seat in the recliners for November your $3 charge will be donated to the ART KIT PROGRAM at the LCCC. They have created 23,000 kits given out to kids and families. The Bijou has donated over $20,000 to wonderful non-profits as this. Thank you for your support

10/22/2024

Here's our calendar of Trick or Treat events for Halloween, Thursday, Oct 31.
For Halloween events in the run up to the 31st, check our calendar at www.oregoncoasttoday.com/calendar

Trunk or Treat

Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers • Tillamook

Start off your trick or treating early. 2-4 pm, 3500 12th Street.



Downtown Trick or Treating

Tillamook Main Street

Rain or shine, businesses will be dishing out candy to all the little goblins and ghouls. 3-5 pm.



Trick or Treat

Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City

Enjoy an afternoon of trick or treating on every floor of the City Hall building. 3-5 pm, 801 SW Hwy. 101.



Trick or Treat

South Beach Manor • Newport

Show off your costumes for the residents to enjoy, while loading up on candy. 3-6 pm, 411 SE 35th Street.



Trick or Treat

Tillamook Bay Community College • Tillamook

Enjoy candy and other treats alongside arts and crafts, carnival games and fun. 3-6 pm, 4301 Third Street.



Trick-or-Treat Main Street

Main Street • Toledo

A chance for kids to go from store to store, show off their costumes and get candy. 3:30-6 pm.



Trunk or Treat

Gleneden Beach Community Hall

A safe way for kids of all ages to get Halloween candy and check out costumed characters and decorated vehicles, possibly including a fire truck or two. 4:30-6 pm, 110 Azalea Street.



Trick or Treat

Taylor & Taylor Realty Company • Lincoln City

No tricks and safe treats at this family event. 4-6 pm, 3891 NE Hwy. 101.



Trick or Treat Ghost Walk

Newport City Hall

This free family-friendly event invites trick-or-treaters on a haunted journey from city hall to the Newport 60+ Activity Center, the recreation center and the aquatic center for spooky surprises and plenty of sweet treats. 4-7 pm, 169 SW Coast Highway.



Trick or Treat

Beach Club Event Center • Lincoln City

Load up on treats at multiple candy stations in the event room. 4:30-6 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.



Trunk or Treat

Bay City Town Hall

Take part in Bay City’s inaugural trunk or treat event, with prizes for decorated vehicles. 5-7 pm in front of City Hall, 5525 B Street.



Spooky Spectacular

Lincoln City Outlets

Find candy, games and lots of fun on this walk-through experience, located in the lower parking garage. 5:30-8 pm, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road.

10/02/2024

Do you have plans for October 19?
Let us just float this idea...

On October 19, we will set sail on Portland Spirit's Willamette Star for a night of fun and celebration to protect our Oregon coast. Enjoy an open bar, seafood dinner, and live jazz trio. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/12/2024

Each fall, the roar of motorcycle engines on Highway 101 signals the return of the Annual Celebration of Honor, Lincoln City’s solemn commemoration of military service.
As the event comes together, a motorcycle guard of honor escorts two traveling memorial walls to their temporary home at Chinook Winds Casino Resort — the Vietnam Veterans of America 805 Oregon Veteran Wall and the Vets Helping Vets HQ Wall of Honor.
The walls form the centerpiece of an event that Chinook Winds has spearheaded for the past 20 years, hon-oring active-duty personnel, military veterans and their families.
The Oregon Veteran Wall is a 24-by-8-foot replica of the national Vietnam War Memorial, engraved with the names of Oregon service members who died in the Vietnam War. The Vets Helping Vets HQ Wall of Honor car-ries the names of service members killed in more recent conflicts, including Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom. Both will be available to view on the front lawn at Chinook Winds from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Sept. 14.
Visitors can also view a display of vintage and current-day military vehicles, provided by the American In-fantry Soldier Group, as well as an array of military flags.
The Veteran Services Tent is back this year, open from 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, Sept. 13, and from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, Sept. 14.
And at 2 pm on Saturday, Sept. 14, there will be a re-dedication ceremony for the Desert Storm memorial located in front of the casino.
Chinook Winds is also sponsoring movie tickets and popcorn for veterans and active-duty personnel at the Historic Bijou Theatre from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Thursday, Sept. 19. Just show your military ID for this additional thank you for your service.
Elsewhere in town, Explore Lincoln City is joining the celebration with a special Finders Keepers float drop. Stealthy volunteers will hide 50 red-white-and-blue glass floats on the beach for lucky searchers to find from Wednesday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 14.
And Saturday will also see the Lincoln City Kiwanis Parade of Flags line Highway 101 with US flags in a colorful celebration of patriotic pride.

08/25/2024

Party at the Park! Come join us for an end of summer celebration at Regatta Park.
LCCC's Krista Eddy will be there with a table of the wooden Salmon to paint and decorate. These Salmon used to be on the fence at Regatta Park and need to be repainted and will be put up again after they are all refreshed. Hope to see you there.

07/31/2024

07/31/2024

Is your 5th-8th grader ready to take their soccer skills to the next level? Lincoln City football Club is holding try outs on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
For more information or to reserve a spot, email [email protected].