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ASTORIA • 97103

Situated at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. A revitalized 1920s era downtown and Victorian homes clinging to wooded hillsides, take visitors back to simpler times. Enjoy this active arts community with galleries, local theater, historical museums and an excellent maritime museum.

ASTORIA COLUMN INFORMATION CENTER 503-325-2963

Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse

www.shanghaiedinastoria.com • 129 West Bond St, Astoria • 503-325-6104

Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce

503-325-6311 • 800-875-6807 • Email: visitors@oldoregon.com

Astoria Public Library

450 10th St. • 503-325-7323 • www.astorialibrary.org

Liberty Theater

www.liberty-theater.org • 1203 Commercial Street• 503-325-8108

GEARHART • 97138

Gearhart is situated on dunes beside the ocean. In this small community of residents and vacationers, visit rare and unique buildings, an art center, restaurants, and parks.

SEASIDE • 97138

Seaside offers “More than a day at the beach!” Visitors delight in dozens of unique boutiques, specialty shops, art galleries and antique stores. The 1.5-mile long oceanfront Promenade is a bustling center of activity, perfect for strollers, joggers, and bike riders.

Seaside Chamber of Commerce 503-738-6391 • seasidechamber.com

Seaside Public Library

1131 Broadway • 503-738-6742 • www.seasidelibrary.org

CANNON BEACH • 97110

Cannon Beach is recognized as one of America’s 100 best art towns. The town center offers art galleries, bistros, bookstores and live theatre. Offshore, the famous landmark of Haystack Rock makes for a memorable stroll down the beach.

MO’S CANNON BEACH

195 Warren Way – Tolovana Park – 503-436-1111 Take a break from beachcombing and enjoy a bowl of our nationally known clam chowder and the freshest Oregon seafood right on the beach in Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce 503-436-2623 • cannonbeach.org

Cannon Beach Library

131 N Hemlock • 503-436-1391 • www.cannonbeachlibrary.org

Coaster Theatre Playhouse

www.coastertheatre.com • 108 North Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach • 503-436-1242

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MANZANITA • 97130

Manzanita is a resort community at the base of Neahkahnie Mountain with seven miles of sandy beach. A photographers dream, spectacular walks by the ocean offer dramatic scenery at every turn. An abundance of artisans, galleries and studios beckon art lovers.

Manzanita Branch Library

571 Laneda Ave • 503-368-6665 • www.tillamook.plinkit.org/branches/branches/copy4_of_rockawaybeach-branch

NEHALEM • 97131

Nehalem is a picturesque riverside town with a quaint downtown reflecting its century of history. Attractions include antique shops, a winery, and restaurants. Enjoy views of the Nehalem River, nearby mountains, forests and wildlife.

Nehalem Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 877-368-5100 • www.chamber-commerce.net

WHEELER • 97147

Overlooking beautiful Nehalem Bay and picturesque coastal mountains, Wheeler boasts fine restaurants, a historic hotel, local art and antique shops.

GARIBALDI • 97118

Located at Tillamook Bay, Oregon’s ‘Authentic Fishing Village’ is a gateway to the magnificent Pacific Ocean, where fishing and water activities abound. The local maritime museum tells the history of Garibaldi.

GARIBALDI MUSEUM

112 Garibaldi Ave. • 503-322-8411 • http://www.garibaldimuseum.org

Garibaldi Chamber of Commerce 503-322-0301 • www.ohwy.com

BAY CITY • 97107

Visitors are impressed by the huge mounds of oyster shells on the waterfront in this town known for its oyster processing. An art gallery and arts center welcome coastal travelers and residents.

The Museum of Peoples Art

http://themuseumofpeoplesart.blogspot.com • 5th St & Hwy 101, Bay City • 503-377-2782

TILLAMOOK • 97141

Tillamook has a regional flavor defined by Tillamook Bay, the mouth of the “Five Rivers” comprising several communities. In addition to its famous dairy tradition and cheese factory, Tillamook offers up great cultural experiences from small specialty museums to an air museum and a textile center. Highlights of the downtown area are the Pioneer Museum, art shops, cafes and a walking tour of historic buildings.

LATIMER QUILT AND TEXTILE CENTER

2105 Wilson River Loop Rd. • 503-842-8622 www.latimerquiltandtextile.com A working fiber arts center with changing exhibits and one-of-a kind handcrafted gifts. www.coastarts.org • 7


TILLAMOOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3705 HWY 101 N, Tillamook 503-842-7525 • www.gotillamook.com

TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY

1716 3rd St • 503-842-4792 • www.tillamook.plinkit.org

Cape Meares Lighthouse

Netarts • 503-842-2244 • www.capemeareslighthouse.org

TAPA’s Barn Community Playhouse

www.tillamooktheater.com • 12th & Ivy, Tillamook •503-842-6305

Tillamook Air Museum

www.tillamookair.com • 6030 Hangar Road, Tillamook • 503-842-1130

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

www.tcpm.org • 2106 2nd Street, Tillamook • 503-842-4553

Tillamook Rock Lighthouse

www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=135

PACIFIC CITY • 97135

Beautiful beaches in the shadow of Cape Kiwanda are capped by southern Haystack Rock. You might catch a fishing dory on the beach, a beautiful sunset glimmering between the Rock and Cape, or a wild Pacific storm churning onto the beach. Visit friendly local galleries and businesses.

NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER

35215 Brooten Road, Pacific City • www.pcnvchamber.org

NESKOWIN • 97149

Neskowin is a residential community where the arts are represented by an artist-owned gallery and the Neskowin Chamber Music Series. Neskowin Beach State Wayside faces well-known Proposal Rock

NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC

P.O. BOX 1044 503-965-6499 Sunday classical concerts by widely acclaimed musicians

OTIS • 97368

A small wayside, a few miles inland, Otis is known for a little café and the nearby Sitka Center for Arts and Ecology.

SITKA CENTER FOR ART AND ECOLOGY

56605 Sitka Drive – 541-994-5485 – www.sitkacenter.org Expand your creativity through over 100 workshops relating to art, nature, writing, and music in the pristine environment of Cascade Head.

LINCOLN CITY • 97367

Lincoln City is rich with artistic and cultural opportunities -from live music and theatre to fine art galleries; live shows at Chinook Winds Casino Resort to studios where visitors can blow their own glass float. The historical museum and Lincoln City Cultural Center are good places to start exploring.

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Hawk Creek Gallery, Neskowin, Oregon, the studio/gallery of internationally award winning artist Michael Schlicting since 1978. Schlicting’s dynamic contemporary paintings hang in over 2500 public, corporate and private collections around the world. Hawk Creek Gallery is open daily 11-5 during the summer months, and Fri-Sun in the spring and fall. For more information contact Michael at: michaelschlicting.com • mike@michaelschlicting.com

503-392-3879

4800 Schoolhouse Road (200 yds north of the entrance to Neskowin off Hwy 101)

Lincoln City Cultural Center

540 NE Hwy. 101 (Six blocks north of the D River)

Lincoln City’s home for arts & culture in the historic Delake School ~ Performing Arts ~ Gallery Exhibits ~ Visitor Information & Gift Shop ~ Ceramics, Textiles and Dance Classes ~ Farmers Market every Sunday ~ Meeting & Event Space

541-994-9994

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LINCOLN CITY CHAMBER 541-994-3070

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860 SW 51st. – 541-996-2535 – Enjoy our nationally known clam chowder; the freshest Oregon seafood on Siletz Bay in Lincoln City.

FREED GALLERY

6119 SW HWY 101 | 541-994-5600 WWW.FREEDGALLERY.COM

SHOWCASING TWO-DIMENSIONAL PAINTINGS,WOODCARVINGS,SCULPTURE,CERAMIC,GLASS AND JEWELRY. REPRESENTING OVER 100 REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS.

Every Summer in

LINCOLN CITY

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541-992-1131 Reservations may be made online at

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Glass Art Studio

VOTED BEST PLACE TO VIEW GLASS BLOWING

Blow Your Own Float, Fluted Bowl, Paperweight, Starfish or Heart Local Artists walk you through the art of creating with molten glass

4821 SW Hwy 101

at the South End of Lincoln City

541-996-2569

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SILETZ BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Yaacov Bergman, Artistic Director www.siletzbaymusic.org • infosiletzbaymusicfestival@gmail.com 540 NW U.S. 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367 • 541-992-3825 Join us every summer in Lincoln City for two weeks of fabulous concerts – classical music, jazz, gospel, and rock music! The Siletz Bay Music Festival is dedicated to providing cultural enrichment through musical performances and education by bringing internationally renowned musicians to perform at the Oregon coast.

Bijou Theatre

www.cinemalovers.com • 1624 NE Highway 101, Lincoln City • 541-994-8255

Driftwood Public Library

801 SE U.S. 101 #201 • 541-996-2277 • www.driftwoodlib.org

Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce 541-994-3070 • http://www.lcchamber.com

North Lincoln County Historical Museum www.northlincolncountyhistoricalmuseum.org 4907 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City • 541-996-6614

Theatre West

www.theatrewest.com • 3536 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City • 541-994-5663

GLENEDEN BEACH • 97388

Situated at the south end of Siletz Bay, this small community is home to art galleries, live music, fine food, and world class golf.

Eden Hall

www.edenhall.com • 6675 Gleneden Beach Loop, Gleneden Beach • 541-764-3826

DEPOE BAY • 97341

Depoe Bay has the smallest natural navigable harbor in the world consisting of six square acres. A huge sea wall runs the length of the downtown area where visitors can watch for resident gray whales, shop or dine within view of the ocean. Waves run beneath lava beds and build pressure to spout water as high as 60 feet into the air. Enjoy small gift shops, local seafood, and art galleries in Depoe Bay.

Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce 541-765-2889 • www.depoebaychamber.org

Whale, SeaLife, & Shark Museum

http://oregonwhales.com/Museum/museum.html, Ellingson St. & Hwy 101, Depoe Bay • 541-912-6734

oregon coast council for the arts

coastarts.org

go-to source for arts info on the oregon coast:

Events › Exhibits › Galleries › Artists Venues › Literary & Performing Arts

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OTTER ROCK • 97369

Located south of Cape Foulweather, Otter Rock surprises the visitor with a dramatic seascape. Take time to enjoy the restaurant, winery and marine gardens.

MO’S WEST

122 1st St – 541-765-2442 (open seasonally) – Enjoy our nationally known clam chowder and the freshest Oregon seafood in Otter Rock at the Devil’s Punchbowl. Whale watching and tide pooling are excellent here.

TOLEDO • 97391

Toledo, seven miles from the ocean, is the only inland coastal community with a deep water channel. Once a bustling mill town, Toledo is known today for its community of artists living and working in Toledo. Visit Toledo’s Art District and the shops, galleries and museum on historic Main Street.

Local Art, Original Clothing & More

solalunastudios.com 147 Main St Toledo

LABOR DAY WEEKEND • TOLEDO, OREGON

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TIMBER AND RAILROAD HERITAGE SQUARE Special tours and programs 100 “A” St, Toledo 541-336-5256

TOLEDO LIBRARY 173 NW 7th – 541-336-3132

Toledo Chamber of Commerce

541-336-3183 • http://www.toledooregon.org

Toledo History Center

206 5. Main St., Toledo • 541-336-1203

Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society

www.yaquinapacificrr.org • 100 NW A Street, Toledo • 541-336-5256

Yaquina River Museum Of Art

www.oregonmuseums.org/sectionindex.asp?sectionid=179 • 151 NE Alder, Toledo 541-336-1907

NEWPORT • 97365

Art and culture is alive in Newport! Nye Beach area is home to the Newport Performing Arts Center and Newport Visual Arts Center – hosting concerts, plays, dance, and art events year-round. Local shops, galleries, restaurants, live music, and the beach offer something for everyone. The Historic Bayfront remains an active, “working” part of the community and home to Oregon’s largest commercial fishing fleet. Visitors enjoy the restaurants, galleries, shops and bay views. Two historic lighthouses offer tours and spectacular vistas. Old uptown Newport is now the Arts Deco District and Agate Beach is the home of composer Ernest Bloch.

BAYSCAPES GALLERY & ESPRESSO 333 SW Bay Blvd, • 541-265-4017 • 888-310-4017 Your window to the bay. Fine arts reflect the coast.

FORINASH GALLERIES

Wine tasting, photography, glass art, unique gifts 868 SW Bay Blvd, Newport 541-265-8483

MARION MOIR WATERCOLORS Classes Design work and local scenes mcmoir@gmail.com 541-961-1295 6 NW Brook St, Newport

MO’S ANNEX

657 SW Bay Blvd. 541-265-7512 – Located across the street from the original Mo’s overlooking Yaquina Bay. Have a bowl of our nationally known clam chowder while watching the fishing fleet, sea lions, and sailboats.

MO’S ORIGINAL

622 SW Bay Blvd. – 541-265-2979 – A restaurant that started over 60 years ago brings Mo’s proud tradition of the best and freshest Oregon seafood. Enjoy a bit of the Newport history while having a bowl of our nationally known clam chowder or delicious fish n’ chips. www.coastarts.org • 13


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NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 541-265-8801 • 555 SW Coast Hwy, Newport

Burrows House Museum

www.oregoncoast.history.museum/burrowshouse.html, 545 SW 9th Street, Newport • 541-265-7509

Jovi – Featuring global art and antiques 232 NW Coast Street, Nye Beach • 541-265-8220

Newport Performing Arts Center

http://coastarts.org • 777 West Olive St., Newport • 541-265-ARTS

Newport Public Library

35 NW Nye S. • 541-265-2153 • www.newportlibrary.org

Oregon Coast History Center

www.oregoncoast.history.museum, 545 SW 9th Street, Newport • 541-265-7509

OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center

http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport 541-867-0100

Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center

http://oregoncoasthistory.org/museums-exhibits/maritime-center • 333 SE Bay Blvd., Newport • 541-265-7509

Yaquina Bay Lighthouse

541-265-5679 • www.yaquinalights.org

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

750 NW Lighthouse Dr. • 541-574-3100 • www.yaquinalights.org

SOUTH BEACH • 97366

Just south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge, the South Beach area is home to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, one of the top attractions in Oregon, the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center, an education and research facility, and the homeport for NOAA’s Pacific Fleet. Visitors enjoy shopping, dining and marine life off the South Jetty.

HASTINGS COASTAL WOODWORKS LLC STUDIO AND GALLERY 3333 SE Ferry Slip Rd, South Beach 541-867-2992

SEAL ROCK • 97376

Seal Rock welcomes visitors to art galleries, collectible shops, restaurants, and beautiful Seal Rock State Park.

WALDPORT • 97394

Waldport is especially proud of the Alsea Bay Bridge. Adjacent to the bridge is an excellent interpretive center. Fishing, crabbing and clamming are popular for visitors to the Alsea Bay and the nearby recreation areas.

Waldport Chamber

541-563-2133 • http://www.waldport-chamber.com

Waldport Heritage Museum

www.waldport.org • 320 NE Grant Street, Waldport • 541-563-7092

Waldport Public Library

460 NW Hemlock St. • 541-563-5880 • www.waldportlibrary.plinkit.org

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YACHATS • 97498

Known as the Gem of the Oregon Coast, Yachats, pronounced YAH-hots, is derived from the Chinook Indian word, Yahuts, meaning “dark waters at the foot of the mountain.” The unhurried atmosphere of this tiny resort village offers a unique alternative to the hustle of city life. The Yachats Commons is the cultural center of the community, presenting entertaining year-round programs, concerts, plays, and festivals. Local specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants are fun to explore.

Little Log Church Museum

http://ci.yachats.or.us/Little%20Log%20Church.htm • 328 3rd St., Yachats 541-547-3976

Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce

1-800-929-0477 • Email: info@yachts.org • http://www.yachats.org/chamber.html

Yachats Public Library

560 W 7th St. • 541-547-3741 • www.ci.yachats.or.us/Library%20Description.htm

FLORENCE • 97439

At the bend of the Siuslaw River, Florence offers inspiration for its growing arts community. Florence is a scenic, recreational, and cultural paradise. Old Town Florence boasts many interesting shops and restaurants. The Florence Events Center hosts live theatre, dance, music and exhibits. Visitors can take advantage of an art center and galleries.

MO’S FLORENCE

1436 Bay St. – 541-997-2185 – While visiting old town Florence don’t forget to enjoy a bowl of our nationally famous clam chowder at this Mo’s on the river.

Florence Chamber of Commerce

541-997-3128 • http://www.florencechamber.com

Florence Events Center

www.eventcenter.org • 715 Quince St, Florence • 541-997-1994

Florence Playhouse

www.florenceplayhouse.com • 208 Laurel St. • 541-997-1675

Heceta Head Lighthouse

U.S 101 S of Yachats • 541-547-3696 or 1-866-547-3696 • hecetalighthouse.com

Siuslaw Pioneer Museum

www.florencechamber.com/RecAtt_PioneerM.html • 278 Maple St., Florence • 541-997-7884

Siuslaw Public Library

1460 9th St. • 541-997-3132 • www.siuslawlibrary.org

GARDINER • 97441

Built as a lumber and shipping town in 1850, Gardiner is known for its historic white houses and pioneer cemetery. Visitors to this historic community will find an art gallery and a mix of cultural heritage and outdoor activities.

TSUNAMI GALLERY

77207 Hwy 101 • 541-271-1597 A blend of Oregon fine art in a historic building.

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REEDSPORT • 97467

Surrounded by 40 miles of dunes, dotted by small lakes, greater Reedsport, Gardiner and Winchester Bay have long been known for outdoor recreation. Reedsport is home to several art galleries, The Umpqua Discovery Center and the famous Umpqua Lighthouse.

MINDPOWER GALLERY

417 Fir Ave 541-271-2485 (800) 644-2485 Well known for its maze of rooms and broad range of art styles by local and national artists. “Celebrating 20 years in Business! www.mindpowergallery.com & check us out on Facebook!” Tue – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce 541-271-3495 • reedsportcc.org

Reedsport Public Library

395 Winchester Avenue • 541-271-3500 • www.dclibrary.us/branch-libraries/reedsport.html

Umpqua Discovery Center

www.umpquadiscoverycenter.com • 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport • 541-271-4816

WINCHESTER BAY • 97467

A vacationer’s paradise, Winchester Bay is home to many fishing charters, recreational fishing and Oregon’s tallest dunes. The harbor in Winchester Bay is a center for shops, art galleries, restaurants and lodging.

Umpqua River Lighthouse

1020 Lighthouse Road, Winchester Bay, Reedsport • 541-271-4631 www.umpquavalleymuseums.org/museums/umpqua-river-lighthouse

Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum

www.umpquavalleymuseums.org/museums/umpqua-river-lighthouse • 1020 Lighthouse Rd, Winchester Bay • 541-271-4631

NORTH BEND • 97459

North Bend is proud of an active arts community that includes live theatre, numerous art galleries, antique shops and great oysters! Near the mile-long McCullough Bridge is the Coos Historical and Maritime Museum.

THE ARTIST LOFT GALLERY

1611 Virginia Ave, Pony Village Mall near Macy’s 541-756-4088 • www.TheArtistLoftGallery.com Paintings, sculpture, jewelry - traditional and contemporary

CRYSTAL DOLPHIN GALLERY

1901 Sherman Ave (Hwy 101) – 541-756-1989 Local Oregon Artists and Artisans’. Classes available. Custom jewelry, glass, pottery, carvings, fine arts, beads and much more.

Coos Little Theatre on the Bay

www.ltob.net • 2100 Sherman Ave, North Bend • 541-756-4336

North Bend Public Library

1800 Sherman Ave. • 541-756-0400 • www.northbendlibrary.org

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COOS BAY • 97420

Coos Bay is a commercial center and bustling port region. Coos Art Museum is the cultural centerpiece. An Art Walk takes place in five different neighborhoods (Downtown Coos Bay, Charleston, Empire, central North Bend, and North Bend Pony Village Mall). Famous Shore Acres Park is in nearby Charleston.

COOS ART MUSEUM

235 Anderson Ave • 541-267-3901 • www.coosart.org Third oldest art museum in Oregon. Changing Exhibits. Art Education • Permanent Art Collection.

THE POTTERY COMPANY

145 Anderson Ave 541-267-0387 A paint your own pottery shop. Fun for ALL ages!

Cape Arago Lighthouse (Charleston Loop) www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=129

Coos Bay Chamber

145 Central Ave., 541-266-0868 • www.oregonsbayarea.org

Coos Bay Public Library

525 Anderson Ave. 541-269-1101 bay.cooslibraries.org

COQUILLE • 97423 Coquille Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center 541-396-3414 • Email: coquillechamber@mycomspan.com

Coos County Logging Museum

www.coquillevalley.org/loggingmuseum.htm • 705 Maple St, Myrtile Point • 541-572-1014

Coquille Valley Museum

http://museum.coquillevalley.org • 153 Central, Coquille • 541-824-0076

Sawdust Theatre

http://sawdusttheatre.com • 120 N. Adams St., Coquille • 541-396-4563

BANDON • 97411

Visitors to Bandon enjoy art galleries, live theatre, curio shops and restaurants, especially in Old Town. The Beach Loop winds along the coast near many craggy sea stacks. Legend has it that Face Rock is the face of an Indian maiden frozen into stone by an evil spirit. Bandon is known for an annual Cranberry Festival and premier golf courses. 18 • www.coastarts.org


SAGE GALLERY

Discover the Spirit of Creativity 390 Fist St SW, Bandon 541-329-0103

Bandon Chamber of Commerce 541-347-9616

Bandon Public Library

1204 11th St. SW • 541-347-3221 • bandon.cclsd.org

Coquille River Lighthouse

541-347-2209 • www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=127

Sprague Community Theatre

www.spraguetheater.org • 1202 11th St SW, Bandon • 541-347-7426

LANGLOIS • 97450

A small community, Langlois is packed with history. Today, visitors will find an art gallery, several shops, a wool factory and store, and world famous hot dogs at the local market

Langlois Public Library

48234 U.S 101 • 541-348-2066 • www.langlois.plinkit.org

SIXES • 97476

The Sixes River Valley has been settled since the early 1850s when gold and other minerals were discovered here.

PORT ORFORD • 97465

Port Orford, an old townsite and the most westerly on the Oregon coast, sits on a rocky shore where the forest meets the sea. It boasts a deep water port, one of six “dolly” ports in the world. Known historical sites and an active artistic community, Port Orford is proud of its numerous art galleries, owned and operated by working artists. An arts council holds art walks and events. Cape Blanco Lighthouse is located a few miles north of Port Orford.

CAPE BLANCO LIGHTHOUSE

capeblancoheritagesociety.com Apr-Oct, Wed-Tue, 10am-3:30pm, Cape Blanco State Park, 541-332-2207

HISTORIC HUGHES HOUSE

capeblancoheritagesociety.com Apr-Oct, Wed-Tue, 10am-3:30pm, Cape Blanco State Park, 541-332-0248

PORT ORFORD LIFEBOAT STATION MUSEUM capeblancoheritagesociety.com Apr-Oct, Wed-Tue, 10am-3:30pm, Port Orford Heads State Park 541-332-0521

Port Orford & North Curry County Chamber of Commerce 541-332-8055 • Email: chamber©portorfordchamber.com

Port Orford Public Library

1421 Oregon St. • 541-332-5622 • www.polibrary.org

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GOLD BEACH • 97444

Gold Beach is where the Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean. This town, with a colorful mining past, offers outdoor activities from fishing to golf, tidepooling to forest hikes, and of course, the famous Jet Boats. Explore Gold Beach’s antique shops, art galleries and historical museum.

Curry Historical Society Museum

www.curryhistory.com • 29419 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach • 541-247-9396

Curry Public Library

94341 3rd St. • 541-247-7246 • www.currypubliclibrary.org

Gold Beach Chamber of Commerce

541-247-0923 • http://goldbeach.chamberbusinessgateway.com/chamber

Rogue River Museum

www.roguejets.com • 29880 Harbor Dr, Gold Beach • 541-247-9737

Rogue Playhosue

www.ellensburgtheatercompany.com • 94196 Moore St, Gold Beach • 541-247-4382

BROOKINGS-HARBOR • 97415

Brookings-Harbor is the southernmost community on the Oregon Coast and the largest in Curry County. It possesses a pristine and picturesque natural coastline and a year-round mild climate, known as the ‘banana belt.” Cultural activities include live theatre, music and art festivals. Visit the Port of Brookings commercial center where everything from ice cream and seafood to artwork and gifts can be found.

Brookings Chamber of Commerce

541-469-3181 • 800-535-9469 • Email: info@brookingsharborchamber.com

Brookings Harbor Community Theater

www.brookingsharborcommunitytheater.com • 97900 Shopping Center Ave , Brookings • 541- 4694700

Chetco Community Public Library

405 Alder St. • 541-469-7738 • www.chetcolibrary.org

Chetco Playhouse

www.chetcopelicanplayers.org • 1240 Chetco Ave, Brookings • 541-469-1857

Chetco Valley Museum

www.curryhistory.com • 15461 Museum Road Brookings-Harbor • 541-469-6651

ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ASTORIA

Astoria Arts and Movement Center http://www.astoriaartsandmovement.com 342 10th Street • 503-791-5657 Astoria Fiber Arts Academy http://www.astoriafiberarts.com 1296 Duane Street • 503-325-5598 Astoria Visual Arts Association http://www.astoriavisualarts.org 1295 Duane Street • 503-325-5598 Consort of All Sorts 1545 Franklin Ave • 503-325-1895 North Coast Chorale http://www.ncoastchorale.com • CCC Performing Arts Center, 16th & Franklin • 503-368-7223 North Coast Symphonic Band http://www.northcoastsymphonicband.org 1203 Commercial Street • 503-325-2431 North Oregon Coast Symphony http://www.northoregoncoastsymphony.org 503-436-0936 Partners for the Performing Arts Center http://www.supportthepac.org 1651 Lexington Avenue • 503-338-2306

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Tempo Artist Collective https://www.facebook.com/pages/TempoGallery/499055720141687 1271 Commercial St • 503-836-2691

WARRENTON Little Ballet Theatre Inc http://www.maddoxdancers.com/little-ballet-theatre.htm 389 S. Main • 503-861-1971 Palette Puddlers http://www.palettepuddlers.com 91736 Highway 104 • 503-861-1428

GEARHART Trail’s End Art Association http://www.trailsendart.org 656 A St. • 503-717-9458

CANNON BEACH Cannon Beach Gallery Group http://cbgallerygroup.com PO Box 1402 • 503-436-2547 Friends of Haystack Rock Friendsofhaystackrock.org PO Box 1222 • 503-436-8095


Tolovana Arts Colony http://www.tolovanaartscolony.org 3779 S Hemlock St • 97110 • 503-440-0684

MANZANITA Manzanita Creative Arts Council • http://www.tcpm.org/tccc. htm • P.O. Box 294 • 503-368-6153 Hoffman Center • http://hoffmanblog.org • 594

NEHALEM Creative Journeys http://www.creativejourneys.net 41500 Anderson Road • 503-368-7807 Laneda Ave • 503368-3846

BAY CITY North Coast Printmakers Collective 5680 A Street • 503-377-9620 Bay City Arts Center http://www.baycityartscenter.org 5680 A Street • 503-377-9620

TILLAMOOK Latimer Quilt & Textile Center http://www.latimerquiltandtextile.com 2105 Wilson River Loop Road • 503-842-8622 Monday Music Club of Tillamook http://www.mondaymusicalclub.com 6415 Westwood Court • 503-842-2078 Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts http://www.tillamooktheater.com PO Box 571 • 503-842-6305 Tillamook County Arts Network http://www.tillamookcountyarts.org PO Box 116 • 503-368-7160

HEBO Community Arts Project http://communityartsproject.net PO Box 285 • 503-392-4581

PACIFIC CITY Neskowin Chamber Music http://www.neskowinchambermusic.org PO BOX 1044 503 965-6499 Nestucca Valley Artisans http://www.pacificcity.org/nestuccavalley/artisans.html 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive 503-965-7016 Pacific City Arts Association http://www.pacificcityarts.org PO Box 644

OTIS Sitka Center for Art and Ecology http://www.sitkacenter.org 56605 Sitka Drive • 541-994-5485

LINCOLN CITY Artist Studio Association http://www.asaart.net 620 NE Highway 101 • 541-265-2678 Let There be Arts http://www.lettherebearts.com P.O. Box 453 • 503-812-7813 Lincoln City Cultural Center http://www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org/ • 540 NW U.S. 101 • 541-994-9994 • Pacific Artists Alliance http://www.pacificartistsalliance.com 620 NE Hwy 101 • 541-557-8000

DEPOE BAY Oregon Coast Chamber Music Society https://sites.google.com/site/oregoncoastchambermusicsociety 535 SW Cove Point • 541-765-7770

NEWPORT Coastal Arts Guild http://coastarts.org/vac 777 NW Beach Drive • 541-265-2624 Coastal Act Productions Theater Co http://www.capnewport.com 777 W. Olive • 541-265-ARTS CoastalAires http://coastalaires.wordpress.com 227 NE 12th St. • 541-265-7191 Dance and All That Jazz http://daatj.com 125 N.E. Douglas St. • 541-265-6168 Lincoln County Oregon Music Teachers Association http://lincolncountyomta.org 541-265-8904 Newport Symphony Orchestra http://newportsymphony.org 777 W. Olive • 541-574-0614

Oregon Coast Recorder Society http://www.coastrecorder.org 541-961-1228 Pacific Dance Ensemble http://pacificdanceensemble.com 454 SW 7th St. • 541-265-8242 Porthole Players http://www.portholeplayers.org 777 W. Olive • 541-265-ARTS Red Octopus Theater Co. http://www.redoctopustheatre.org 777 W. Olive • 541-265-ARTS Willamette Writers Coast Branch http://willamettewriters.com/coast 541-765-2383 Writers on the Edge http://www.writersontheedge.org PO Box 85 • 541-961-4561 Yaquina Art Association http://www.yaquinaart.org 789 NW Beach Drive • 541-265-5133

TOLEDO Toledo Arts Guild https://www.facebook.com/toledo.artsguild 359 N Main St • 541-270-9697

SEAL ROCK Lincoln Pops Orchestra https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lincoln-Pops-BigBand/334714113230092 890 NW Kimo Lane • 541-563-5067

WALDPORT Central Coast Chorale http://centralcoastchorale.com PO Box 1587 • 541-563-6830 Alsi Historical and Genealogical Society http://www.waldportmuseum.org 320 Grant Street • 541-563-7092

YACHATS Crafts on the Coast 441 Hwy 101 • 541-547-4664 One of Us Productions https://www.facebook.com/One.of.Us.Productions 441 Hwy 101 • 541-547-4121 Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yachats-Academy-of-ArtsSciences/158738020833856 441 Hwy 101 • 541-961-6695 Yachats Arts Guild http://www.yachatsartsguild.com 441 Hwy 101 • 541-547-4713 Yachats Big Band www.yachatsbigband.org 441 Hwy 101 • 541-547-4252

FLORENCE Community Chorus of Florence Oregon http://communitychorusflorenceor.org 715 Quince Street • 541-902-8567 Florence Regional Arts Association http://www.fraaoregon.org 4969 Hwy 101 -#4 • 541-999-0859 Florence Uke Club http://flukes.wikifoundry.com 85625 Hwy 101 • 541-997-7925 Last Resort Players http://www.lastresortplayers.org 715 Quince Street • 541-997-1994 Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra http://occorchestra.org P.O. Box 1390 • 541-997-6770 Poison Pen Players http://www.poisonpenplayers.com 83455 S. Cove • 541-999-9281 Seacoast Entertainment http://www.seacoastea.org PO Box 3287 • 541-997-1994 Second Saturday Gallery Tour http://www.florenceartists.com 1421 Bay St. • 541-997-8980 Siuslaw Viewfinders Camera Club http://www.svfcc.org 1460 9th St • 541-902-8748 Coastal Douglas Art and Business Alliance http://www.orgsites.com/or/cdaba 715 Quince Street • 541-997-1994

REEDSPORT Dunes Art Club 450 Winchester • 541-587-4430

NORTH BEND Coast Calligraphy Guild • http://coastcalligraphy.blogspot.com/ • 1700 Monroe Street

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COOS BAY Bay Area Arts Association http://bayareaartistsassociation.com P.O. Box 907 • 541-808-0877 Coos County Community Concert Association http://www.cccca.com 290 S. 4th Street • 541-269-1272 Dolphin Players http://thedolphinplayers.webs.com 580 Newmark Ave • 541-808-2611 Oregon Coast Music Association http://www.oregoncoastmusic.org 235 Anderson Ave • 541-267-0938 South Coast Writers http://www.socc.edu/scwriters 1988 Newmark Avenue • 541-888-2525

CHARLESTON Oregon Coast Photographers Association http://www.oregoncoastphotoclub.org PO Box 5646 • 541-269-7625

COQUILLE Coquille Arts Association & Center http://coquillevalleyartcenter.org 10144 Hwy. 42 • 541-396-3294 Coquille Carousel Association http://coquillecarousel.org/ • P.O. Box 62 • 541-516-8245 CurryArts Inc https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.590672414294743. 145643.131125013582821&type=3 P.O. Box 62

BANDON Bandon Playhouse http://www.thebandonplayhouse.org 1202 11th St SW • 541-551-1498 Bandon Showcase http://www.bandonshowcase.org 1202 11th St. SW • 541-347-SHOW

ASTORIA

CANNON BEACH

Get Lit at the Beach • April http://www.tolovanaartscolony.org Stormy Weather Arts Festival • November cbgallerygroup.com

SEASIDE

Seaside Jazz Festival • February www.jazzseaside.com

GARIBALDI

Garibaldi Days Festival • July www.visitgaribaldi.com/garibaldi-days-0

TILLAMOOK

Tillamook County Quilt & Fiber Festival • May www.latimerquiltandtextile.com

PACIFIC CITY

Nestucca Valley Artisans Festival • August pacificcity.org/nestuccavalley/artisans2012.html

LINCOLN CITY

Festival of Illusions • March www.lincolncitycultural center.org Siletz Bay Music Festival • June www.siletzbaymusic.org

TOLEDO

Toledo Art Walk • September http://www.toledoarts.info

Newport Paper Arts Festival • April www.coastarts.org Northwest Poets Concord • May www.poetsconcord.org Newport Symphony Orchestra Summer Fest. • June/July http://newportsymphony.org Oregon Coast Jazz Party • October www.oregoncoastjazzparty.org

YACHATS

Yachats Arts and Crafts Fair • March www.yachats.org/events.html

PORT ORFORD Port Orford Arts Council http://portorfordartscouncil.org PO Box 771 • 541-332-4014

BROOKINGS Art Takes a Village Oregon http://www.arttakesavillage.com 1100 Coral St. #222 • 541-469-5152 Brooking Area Council for the Arts • P.O. Box 1737 • 541-661-3033 Brookings Harbor Friends of Music http://www.brookingsharborfriendsofmusic.com P. O. Box 7893 • 541-469-7625 Chetco Pelican Players http://www.chetcopelicanplayers.org 1240 Chetco Avenue • 541-469-1857 Chetco Photographers Association http://www.wildriverscoastart.com/chetco-photographersassoc.html 433 Oak Street • 541-469-1807 Manley Arts Center http://www.wildriverscoastart.com 509 Pine St • 541-469-1807 Pelican Bay Arts Association https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pelican-Bay-ArtsAssociation/132210350164144 509 Pine St • 541-469-1807 Stagelights Musical Arts Community http://www.stagelights.us 619 Chetco Ave. • 541-373-3727

FESTIVALS

The Fisher Poets Gathering • February www.fisherpoets.org Astoria Music Festival • June www.astoriamusicfestival.org Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival • June www.astoriascanfest.com Astoria International Film Festival • October www.goaiff.com

NEWPORT

New Artist Productions http://newartistsproductions.org 88586 Trout Pond Lane • 541-347-2517 Washed Ashore Project http://washedashore.org P.O. Box 1139 • 415-847-1239 Bandon Writers Group http://writersofbandon.blogspot.com

Yachats Music Festival • July fsarts.org/yachats-music-festival Yachats Celtic Music Festival • November www.yachatscelticmusicfestival.com/home.html

FLORENCE

Winter Folk Festival • January www.winterfolkfestival.org Festival of Books • September www.florencechamber.com/chamber/florence-festival-books-0

REEDSPORT

Chainsaw Sculpture Festival • June demo.jspicher.com/chainsaw

WINCHESTER BAY

Art by the Bay Festival • August www.winchesterbay.org/events.html

COOS BAY

South Coast Celtic Cultural Festival • May www.southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com Oregon Coast Music Festival • July www.oregoncoastmusic.com Blackberry Arts Festival • August www.oregonsbayarea.org/calendar/index.htm

NORTH BEND

South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival • March clambakejazz.com BBQ, Blues and Brews by the Bay • May www.themillcasino.com

BANDON

Oregon Coast Film Festival • October www.oregoncoastfilmfestival.org

CAPE BLANCO

Country Music Festival • August capeblancofestival.com

GOLD BEACH

Wine, Art and Music Festival • May wildriverscoastwinefestival.com Brew and Art Festival • September http://www.goldbeachbrewfest.org

BROOKINGS

Winter Art and Chocolate Festival • February www.wildriverscoastart.com/art_festivals_and_events.html Azalea Festival and Art Show • May www.wildriverscoastart.com/art_festivals_and_events.html Festival of Art in Stout Park • August www.wildriverscoastart.com Annual Festival of Quilts • September www.goldbeach.org


Make a New ToDo Discover Newport

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Portland

...the edge of a continent the start of an adventure...

Salem

Hwy 18 Corvallis Hwy 20 Pacfic Ocean I-5 Hwy 101

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