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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
MO’S
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.
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4821 SW Hwy 101
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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
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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
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