Travel Newport Fall/Winter 2014

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t’s probably no surprise to you to hear that it rains a lot in Newport in the winter. Locals don’t try to hide from the rain – we embrace it. We all own rain pants, but you won’t find many umbrellas in our closets. But there’s so much more to Newport in the quiet season than water falling from the sky. As you’ll gather from these pages, in the winter we eat great seafood. We go see live music, from classical to jazz to rock. We run. We watch spectacular storms roll in over the Pacific Ocean. We light holiday lights and we listen to sea lions bark.

We sit in a warm, dry bar and enjoy a pint or two. And we love company, so we invite you to join us. All the information you’ll need to plan your own winter adventure in Newport is contained in these pages. Just make sure to bring your rain coat, so you can romp in the rain with us too.

Enjoy!

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Newport’s Sea Lion Docks Have a Close Encounter with the Kings of the Bayfront

by Nancy Steinberg

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can barely hear Bob Ward and Stan Pickens over the thunderous barking, howling, and moaning. Are we in a haunted house? A dog kennel? No, it’s a warm, blue-sky fall morning, and we’re checking in with the rowdy sea lions that haul out on the Bayfront’s sea lion docks, just behind Port Dock One restaurant near the Undersea Gardens. The docks, to be replaced this winter thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Newport Sea Lion Docks Foundation, are one of the premier attractions in our attraction-rich town.

Ward speaks over the din, explaining, “This is the quintessential Newport experience. The sea lions are really the face of Newport.”

And what faces they are: furry, toothy, whiskered, doe-eyed, dog-like, expressive. There are about 35 of them here this morning. Their rough-housing is fascinating to watch, as they battle for space on the docks, flop on top of each other in giant dog piles, and perform ballet in the nearby waters, as graceful in the water as they are ungainly on the docks.

California sea lions are native to Oregon waters, and have likely always been here in Yaquina Bay. The sea lion docks at Port Dock One are overflow parking for the massive mammals; many more lounge on the rock piles of the breakwater in the bay, their primary haul-out site.

“They’re attracted to the bay by their food source,” explains Jim Rice, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator at the Hatfield Marine Science Center directly across the bay from the docks. “I suspect the sea lions have always used Yaquina Bay, as the prey have always been here. The haul-outs are a bonus.” That prey is generally fish, ranging from herring to hake to salmon.

All of the sea lions hauled out here in Newport are males (the ones with the jutting foreheads are the older, more mature guys). The females stay in southern California at their breeding grounds, and the males head down there once a year at breeding season, leaving for four

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to five weeks in June-July. The rest of the year they stay up north where the food is more abundant, while the females raise the pups in the warmer southern latitudes. The animals appear to be fairly transient: the same individuals do not necessarily remain in Newport, instead moving around throughout their range, coming and going as they please.

You may see a few individuals with code numbers branded into their fur. These animals have been tagged for study by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and others to learn more about their habits and populations. Unlike their cousins, the Stellar sea lions, these California sea lions are part of a robust population, and not endangered.

The sea lions have hauled out on these particular docks since they were put in place for visiting recreational boats almost 20 years ago, according to Bob Ward. They have become a major tourist draw, bringing visitors from far and near. Stan Pickens, owner of Bayscapes Gallery near the sea lion docks, says the impact on Bayfront tourism is immense. “About 300,000 people a year come to see the sea lions,” Pickens says. “And now we’re getting a second generation: people who came and saw them as kids are now bringing their own kids to see the sea lions.”

The docks began disintegrating in a major storm in the winter of 201213, cutting down space for the animals significantly. In October of 2013 the remaining pieces of dock broke up in another storm. When the last section broke loose, it began floating toward the mouth of the bay on the outgoing tide. “The Coast Guard rescued it under the bridge,” recalls Ward. “They knew to call me because there were still six sea lions sitting on it!”

Pickens and Ward, a retired engineer, began discussing what could be done to replace the floating platforms. The Port of Newport was supportive, but did not have the resources to replace the docks. So the two men formed the Newport Sea Lion Docks Foundation, recruiting a board of directors and applying for grants and other funding everywhere they could. They also secured some temporary replacement docks from the Port. They are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support for new dock construction. So far, the City of Newport, the Oregon Community Foundation, the Elizabeth Street Inn, Lincoln County, and the Meyer Memorial Trust have made major donations. But the most gratifying is the nearly $20,000 in donations they’ve received in a donation box at the site from thousands of visitors who want to ensure that they can always come back and see the sea lions.

The installation of the new docks will probably take place between November 1 and December 15 of this year. New concrete floating platforms will be installed, along with an elevated walkway that will take foot traffic off of the main dock which is used as a staging area by local fishing boats.

Some visitors may remember that there was a cage installed at the sea lion dock site not long ago. The cage is for the capture of individual sea lions that become entangled by debris, so the entanglements can be removed by local scientists. The cage will likely be moved into place only when it is needed for the capture of an entangled animal.

To find the sea lions, you need only to follow your ears to Port Dock One at 325 SW Bay Blvd. Make sure to bring your camera, and remember to tuck some change into the donation box. The Sea Lion Docks Foundation will continue to manage a fund for maintenance of the docks and educational materials about the mammals.

“The sea lions are part of the richness of the Bayfront,” Ward says. “It’s an extremely interesting, diverse, complex area, different from anywhere else on the West Coast.”

The sea lions seem to bark their approval.

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The Annual Lighted Boat Parade Sets Yaquina Bay Aglow

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by Nancy Steinberg

t’s human nature to light a candle, or a bonfire, or a string of LED lights, against the darkness in the depths of winter. Here in Newport, we have literally boatloads of winter lights. On the first Saturday of December every year, Yaquina Bay is transformed into a sparkling sea of lights at dusk, as the annual Lighted Boat Parade gets underway, kicking off the season of illumination and celebration.

Originally conceived as a way to both jumpstart the winter holiday season and bring business to the Bayfront at a rather sleepy coastal time of year, the parade has become a signature event, beloved by locals and visitors alike. About 15 boats participate every year, decking out their decks (and rails and masts and every other boat part) with thousands of lights. As dusk falls at 5 pm, the colorful

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boats make a grand sweep of the lower bay, circling from the Coast Guard station to the Embarcadero resort. Participants include every type of vessel, from kayaks to sailboats to fishing boats to Coast Guard vessels.

Boat owners are strictly volunteers who spend their own time and money decorating their boats with thousands of lights. With the advent of LED lights that don’t use much energy, the sky’s the limit. One boat owner counted 3,500 lights on his sailboat last year, and one year he used more than 10,000, so the total bulb count for the entire flotilla is likely to be in the tens of thousands.

Stephanie Brown, one of the event organizers for the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, explains that participating is a point of pride among many boat owners, whose entries are evaluated by

a panel of special guest judges. The winning vessel receives a prize, usually a hunting rifle valued at $500 provided by sponsor Oregon Coast Bank.

Spectators can either find an indoor or outdoor spot on the Bayfront from which to ooh and aah, or can make a reservation on one of many charter boats that will take passengers that evening to get up close to the action. Restaurants along the Bayfront often book up for that evening far in advance (see sidebar), so be sure to reserve early if you want to sip cocktails and eat while you watch the parade. Good outdoor viewing can be found anywhere along the Bayfront with a view of the water.

One of the best views of the action is aboard the Marine Discovery Tours boat, which will

sell passenger tickets but also be part of the parade. All paying passengers on this and other charter boats will be treated to cocoa and cookies, courtesy of some of the event sponsors.

It was the owners of Marine Discovery Tours, Fran and Don Matthews, who started the event twenty years ago. Brown says they are still the biggest cheerleaders for the event, trash-talking with their many friends in the Newport maritime community to encourage bigger and better displays every year. The evening of the parade, Don captains their boat while Fran holds down the fort with the event judges at the Anchor Pier Lodgings, vacation rental apartments above the MDT storefront, narrating the event with her enthusiastic humor.

The event takes place no matter the weather; even sideways rain doesn’t deter either the skippers or the crowds. “In winter here it’s easy to hibernate and not go out and do anything,” said Brown. “With this event we make a point of saying, ‘put on your raincoat and let’s go – Santa’s here!’”

This year’s parade is Saturday, December 6. For more information about passenger ticket sales for the parade, contact Marine Discovery Tours at (541) 265-6200 or (800) 903-BOAT or Newport Tradewinds at (541) 265-2101. To enter a vessel in the parade or for other information, contact the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club at (541) 265-9206 or ybyc. email@gmail.com.

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Shellfish Pleasure:

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by Nancy Steinberg

orget the pearl: the real treasure is the oyster itself, a briny, creamy morsel that instantly evokes the sea for those that consume it. The annual Oyster Cloyster at the Oregon Coast Aquarium will offer these delectable bivalves as prepared by celebrated regional chefs on Saturday, November 1.

This premier event is a fundraiser that benefits both the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Oregon Coast Community College’s Aquarium Science Program, a unique academic program that trains students to care for aquatic animals in aquaria and research institutions.

The heart of the Oyster Cloyster is a cooking competition between top local and regional chefs. They prepare the oysters however they choose, raw or cooked, fresh or smoked, in appetizers, main dishes or even desserts! Chefs are encouraged, but not required, to use oysters from the local Oregon Oyster Farms in Newport, which donates proceeds from the oysters purchased by the chefs back to the event.

For visitors who don’t have time to visit every top restaurant in the area, the Oyster Cloyster offers the opportunity to sample the styles and creations of many of them at once. Past dishes included smoked oyster empanadas, Cantonese-style oyster hot pots, teriyaki tequila oyster crisps, oyster stew and smoked oyster cappuccinos.

The dishes are evaluated by professional chef judges, as well as by event attendees who sample the offerings and cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award. The Edge Art Gallery, a glass studio near the Aquarium in South Beach, provides the unique blown-glass award trophies for the winners. But the real prize for these chefs, who take the competition seriously, is bragging rights.

While the oyster is front and center, there will be plenty of food for those that do not care for the briny bivalve. Chef Terry Rafferty, who operates the in-house Ferry Slip Café at the Aquarium, will cater the event with a range of hearty and delicious non-oyster fareLiquid refreshments will be equally well curated. Rogue Ales will be on hand with a full range of their excellent, locally-brewed craft beers. Select Northwest wineries that produce environmentally-responsible wines will also be selling their wines by the taste, glass or bottle.

The fabulous food and drinks will be consumed in an equally fabulous venue. The entire Aquarium will be open during the event, and even if it rains (which you may have heard can happen during the fall on the Oregon coast) there are plenty of inside spaces in which to keep dry and gaze at lovely marine animals. Attendees will get to see even more of the Aquarium than most visitors, as behind-the-scenes tours will be offered.

Rounding out the evening will be live music provided by five local ensembles stationed throughout the Aquarium, as well as an educational station at which microscopes will be set up for attendees to observe the various life stages of oysters.

Oyster Cloyster is one of the premier annual events in Newport, but the feel of the event is fun and laid-back. The dress code? “Anything goes!” said Caryl Zenker, Vice President of Development at the Aquarium. She does recommend comfortable shoes for walking on the gravel paths that wind between buildings.

Tickets are expected to sell out, so purchase them early. General admission tickets are $75 each, and Pearl Level tickets, which include two free drink tickets, recognition in the event program and a thank you gift, are available for $175. Tickets are available at www.oystercloyster. org.

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The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Come Join Newport’s Biggest Party

by Nancy Steinberg

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he population of Newport is not quite 10,000, but on the last full weekend in February every year it can swell to triple that number.

What brings people from far and wide to the coast in the throes of winter’s darkest days and sometimes roughest weather? The promise of great food and drink, and the biggest party Newport throws.

The annual Newport Seafood &Wine Festival is a four-day signature event with a festival atmosphere where more than 150 vendors, including purveyors of seafood, craftspeople, and some 80 Northwest wineries offer their goods in a gigantic tent in South Beach adjacent to the Rogue brewery. The event, this year to be held Feb. 19-22, is a fundraiser for the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. The theme of the 2015 festival is “Once Upon a Vine.”

For most visitors, the heart of the weekend is the opportunity to sample and purchase a wide range of top-notch Northwest wines.

Associated with the event is the longest continuous wine competition in the Northwest, judged by a panel of five regional wine experts.

As the Northwest has grown as a wine-producing region, so has the competition. Each Seafood & Wine Festival wine vendor may enter up to three wines in the prestigious commercial competition, judging of which happens before the festival so the winners can be announced and sold at the event. In 2014, 169 entries were received, and 118 medals were awarded (32 gold, 46 silver, and 40 bronze). One outstanding wine is given the prestigious Best in Show award. In 2014, that honor went to a local favorite: the 2006 Syrah from Flying Dutchman Winery in Otter Rock, just up the road from Newport. An amateur competition is also held; the 2014 Amateur Best in Show award went to a Syrah made by Charles Weaver of Washington.

Joseph Swafford, a recently-retired local wine shop and restaurant owner, served as the long-time judging coordinator. He has observed a dramatic increase in quality of wines in the competition, and in

the Northwest generally, over the decades. “I’ve watched Oregon winemakers struggle with the vagaries of the weather, learn what varieties of grapes do best in specific soil locations, and witnessed the successes that have brought world-wide attention to the resulting exquisite wines. We have much to be proud of from our Oregon and Northwest wines!” he reflected.

Thomas “Mac” McLaren, a local sommelier who has judged the competition from its inception, agrees. He noted, “We’ve seen a particular improvement in the white wines entered in the competition, and we’re seeing some unusual white varietals as well.”

At the festival itself, attendees can purchase tastes, glasses, bottles, and cases of most wines, including the medal-winners. Paired with the excellent festival wines will be unparalleled seafood offerings.

Newport is proud to be able to showcase the bounty of the Pacific that comes through its port every year. You’ll find crab, bay shrimp, oysters, salmon, albacore, and other local delicacies in abundance, as well as other types of food.

While festival stalwarts will find that the 2015 event is similar in most ways to past years, there are a few innovations, implemented last year, which will help with logistics. The peak time for the entire event is Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, so to help with traffic flow, no tickets will be sold at the gate that day – all Saturday tickets must be purchased online, and numbers will be limited. Increased personnel and two entrances to the festival tent will also assist in moving people through at peak times. Festival organizers warn that you’ll still have to expect waits on Saturday, though. To avoid the lines, try coming at a different time (see sidebar).

Parking at the event costs $5 and is somewhat limited. A better option is to take the free shuttle, which will be running frequently all over town throughout the event.

Even outside of the festival’s 50,000 ft2 tent there is plenty of fun to be found that weekend in Newport. The festival atmosphere spreads throughout the community, as many local businesses and organizations plan special events on the same weekend to take advantage of the crowds. Restaurants often have special menus and live music, shops will have wine sales featuring medal winners, and the local running club sponsors a 5K road race.

Such a massive event requires the work of the entire Chamber of Commerce staff, an all volunteer committee of two dozen, and hundreds of other volunteers who sign up to work the event. The generous sponsors make the event possible, and for the fourth year in a row, the festival’s presenting sponsor is Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

Lorna Davis, Director of the Newport Chamber of Commerce, can’t say enough good things about the volunteer corps that keeps the event going. “You couldn’t possibly pay someone to do some of things they do,” she said. “They deserve massive credit.” Many of the 300 volunteers perform their duties in exchange for a three-day pass to the event. A four-hour shift is all that is required, and out-of-towners are welcome.

Check the event web site for details and to sign up.

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some, this is their major fundraising activity. Some provide services like monitoring parking and cleaning up, and some have a booth that features one of the festival’s wineries and they ‘pour for proceeds.’”

Davis credits the event’s popularity to a confluence of factors. “Of course people flock to the festival for the top-notch food and wine,” she said, “but part of it is the time of year. Everyone’s done a little bit of skiing, they’ve endured the Northwest weather for four or five months, and then they’re ready for a little getaway and to have a little fun.

“And what better place to have fun than in Newport?”

Insider Tips to Enjoying the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival The most current ticket information, and ticket sales, can be accessed on the festival’s web site, www. seafoodandwine.com. E-tickets will go on sale for the 2015 event on December 1, 2014.

Come Thursday night

In recent years the festival has opened quietly on Thursday evening, informally referred to as “Locals’ Night.” This is the least crowded and most laid-back time to attend, and all vendors will be set up and ready to go.

Come After 2 pm on Saturday

Peak hours for the entire festival are 10-2 on Saturday.

Saturday is also the most crowded day. If you are looking for a leisurely stroll through the event, you will want to avoid Saturday and enjoy a day in Newport at other shops and area attractions. If you enjoy the crowd and hoopla, you’ll find coming later in the afternoon after 2 pm and go to dinner afterwards! Maybe your wine palate, like mine, isn’t at its best at 10 am anyway!

Sunday is a great day to attend

Sunday is a more relaxed environment inside the big tents. You will have more elbow room and time to really peruse the booths and enjoy sampling and buying your favorite wine. The festival ends on Sunday afternoon and our vendors love to have the load lightened for the trip home!

Use the Shuttle

Parking near the event, especially at peak times, can be a hassle, and it could cramp your wine-tasting style (please don’t drink and drive!). A free shuttle will run throughout town for the duration of the festival; see the festival’s web site for maps.

Volunteer

If you volunteer just four hours of your time during the festival for the Chamber of Commerce, you will receive a free three-day pass to the event. Free! Only four hours! Such a deal! Sign up to volunteer on the festival’s web site.

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The blustery romance of storm-watching starts in Newport

by Rick Beasley

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ust five miles north of town is giant rocky headland whose name says it all: Cape Foulweather.

From a number of pullouts along this forested volcanic boil, stormwatchers can see why the ancient mariners feared its vertical cliffs and gloomy caves. Many get out of their cars and stare, awestruck, into the maw of the storms like sailors on the forecastle. With every explosive breaker, the ground beneath their feet shudders.

Some people are drawn to Newport with visions of scenic sunsets and the gentle lapping of the surf, a post card setting that makes it a top summer destination.

But others come for the horizontal sheets of rain, waves that spray foam a hundred feet in the air and wind that will snatch away a poorly-secured hat and reduce an umbrella to shreds. It’s all part of the awesome fun of storm-watching, a romantic pastime best with an oceanfront room, a crackling fire, a glass of wine and a good friend.

Born 3,000 miles away in raging midocean typhoons, the big Pacific storms that seethe from November until April usher in some great benefits for storm-watchers, including the ease of booking a room without a reservation for a discount winter rate. While many smaller burgs are shuttered against the onslaught, motels and restaurants in Newport open their doors to this deluge of foulweather travelers.

Some lodges promote storm-watching aggressively. Newport’s Elizabeth Street Inn, for example, is one of many perfect spots for a winter storm-watching getaway. Every room gives you a front row seat for the show, and in the winter salmon chowder is served at 5 p.m. and fresh hot cookies at 8 p.m. In the guest book, one couple recorded their experience: “We sat by glass patio doors after dinner sharing ice cream while we watched lightning, 72 mph winds & drenching rains batter the little balcony outside — great fun! Location was great, too, near Newport’s trendy Nye Beach area.”

Any visitor to the Pacific Coast in spring, winter or fall should be prepared for storms. Bring clothes for any weather, especially warm layers and rain gear, and be ready to call it a day and stay indoors if the storm gets severe. Being driven indoors to a good book, DVD or board game is part of the fun.

The best storm-watching is from headlands, high enough to be safe from crashing waves but close enough to feel the storm’s fury. Always avoid the jetties.

A storm’s aftermath is when to venture outside. Here are some excellent places to see Mother Nature in all her fury: Boiler Bay: Fifteen miles north of Newport at the edge of Depoe Bay, this wayside offers views of spouting horns and flying foam from the safety of the parking lot.

Depoe Bay: This quaint fishing village has a seawall promenade along U.S. 101 and is home of the Whale Watching Center, with an elevated and enclosed rotunda.

Rocky Creek: A state park wayside two miles south of Depoe Bay, it yields an impressive courtside view of storms from the base of Cape

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Foulweather. Farther south, from perches along the Otter Crest Loop, waves that disappear into giant lava tube are exhaled like flames from a rocket booster.

Devils Punch Bowl: Here, at a place called Otter Rock, the ocean gushes into a sandstone bowl — the remnant of a collapsed sea cave — in an explosive cacophony.

Yaquina Head: Views from headlands around the 93-ft. tall offer a 180-degree panorama of waves crashing into cliffs and offshore rocks.

Yachats: The basalt shelf that lines the ocean on the north side of town yields giant wave action. A storm’s aftermath is when to venture outside, after extreme conditions have passed. Breaks in the morning clouds let sunshine sparkle on the froth-churned ocean, but the visual impact of crashing waves was lessened by the motel’s airy perch.

Now, imagine watching frothy waves and horizontal rain as you sip hot chocolate by a wood fire in a cozy cabin, perched high on a bluff.

Throw in some board games and a good book, and you’ve got yourself a quintessential Pacific Northwest storm watching weekend!

For information on lodging and winter specials, go to newportchamber. org, or call 1-800-COAST44.

CHECKLIST To Pack for Storm Watching: Jacket: Critical investment. Opt for a bright color like red, orange or bright green that will pop in trip photos.

Rain Pants: Waterproof and breathable, particularly important for beach walks

Boots: High rain boots with good traction!

Flashlight: To be prepared for power outages.

Tide Guide: Safety first! Low tide is safer during

storms!

Bottle of Port: For added warmth while inside safe and dry.

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24. Newport Pub Crawl 27. Holiday Shopping 30. The Arts 32. Art Galleries 34. Newport Symphony Orchestra 37. Breakfasts

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What’s on Tap Tonight?

How about a Newport pub crawl?

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by Nancy Steinberg

ant a great place to gather for a few beers with friends after a surf session? Or would you rather quietly sip specialty cocktails with your sweetie as the sun sets? Maybe you prefer your drinks interspersed with rounds of pool or darts, or your night out isn’t complete without karaoke.

Here in Newport, we’ve got a bar to satisfy all of those drinking habits.

But why choose your poison when you can have it all? Get the gang together and embark on a Newport pub crawl. Here’s a suggested north-to-south route, inspired by real events. Participants in my reallife pub crawl will remain nameless, but I assure you, a great time was had by all.

My Newport pub crawl began at a place with one of the best views: Rookie’s Sports Bar at the Agate Beach Best Western. With local Rogue ales on tap, an extensive menu, games on the big-screen TV, and all the free popcorn you can eat, this is a great place to start as the sun goes down.

Happy hour: Daily, 4-6 pm Food: Wide selection of soups, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, and more Go for: The big game on the big screen with free popcorn to boot Stay for: The awesome view of Agate Beach Want to stay in the Agate Beach neighborhood for a bit? Head to Szabo’s Steakhouse & Seafood for excellent appetizers, burgers, and hot wings to accompany your drink of choice. While you might think of a steakhouse as a beer kind of place, the mixed drink menu is extensive, including creative margaritas, martinis, and every other cocktail under the sun.

Happy hour: Daily, 3-6 pm Food: Full menu including wings, burgers, nightly specials Go for: The fifteen beers on tap, from Bud to Rogue Stay for: The barbequed babyback ribs Our next haunts were a little too far away to crawl to, and so designated drivers were necessary. Another great option is Yaquina Cab ((541) 265-9552). Make sure you have one or the other arranged as you move to your next destination!

Nana’s Irish Pub

For our next stop, we headed to Nye Beach. Nana’s Irish Pub in the heart of Nye Beach is always hopping, and for good reasons: the best comfort food you can find, an excellent selection of beers on tap plus a full bar, and a friendly, lively atmosphere worthy of the Dublin pub scene. Although the classic drink at Nana’s is a Guinness on tap, I am partial to the Dark & Stormy, a cocktail of Kraken spiced rum, ginger beer, and lime.

Happy hour: Monday – Friday, 3-6 pm Food: Always outstanding Irish pub fare, from fish & chips to the best Reuben around Go for: The black & tan – a classic Stay for: The hopping atmosphere, including frequent live music It was hard to leave Nana’s, but we forged ahead. If we had backtracked just a bit on Highway 101, we could have hit Cecil’s Dirty Apron, a casual spot with great southern-style food and hospitality, and a diverse drink menu. Highlights include Twisted Snout (brewed in nearby Toledo) and Rogue beers on tap and vodkas infused with flavors like buttered popcorn and raspberry. Bloody Marys made with fried chicken vodka are a favorite.

Happy hour: Daily, 4-6 pm Food: Southern style home cookin’ including the only place around to get frog legs Go for: The house-made winter harvest bourbon Stay for: The live music, a mix of rock, blues, and jazz. And try the wild boar quesadillas, too.

My friends and I next headed to Bier One on the Coast Highway downtown. This local favorite is a beer lover’s nirvana, with a huge selection of craft beers on tap and many more in bottles (which can be purchased to take home as well). You can undertake an entire pub Olympics here: pool, darts, shuffle board, and a foosball table are all available. You can also stock up on your own brewing supplies.

Happy hour: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 4-6 pm; Wednesday 4-9 pm Food: Soups, sandwiches, snacks – gotta love the “potachos,” basically nachos made with potato chips.

CHECKLIST Locally-made drinks to try: Rogue Ales Rogue Spirits Newport Ales at Bier One Flying Dutchman wines, Otter Rock Pelican Pub brews, Pacific City Twisted Snout brews, Toledo Rusty Truck brews, Lincoln City

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Go for: The Newport Brewing Company beers on tap, made in-house Stay for: The mind-blowing selection of other microbrews. Don’t know what to order? Ask for recommendations – they’re happy to help.

Right next door is Moby Dick’s, where karaoke is king. Play a little shuffleboard, dance to live or jukebox music, and play pinball while sampling the seafood, beer, wine, or cocktails. But the big draw here is karaoke, seven nights a week starting at 9 pm. Warm up those pipes and be ready to belt out your favorite song – it’s part of the fun here.

Happy hour: Daily, 4-7 pm Food: Seafood, pub food Go for: Karaoke!

Stay for: Jello shots!

Onward to the Bayfront! A good place to start is the Rogue Ales Public House, specializing in, what else, the entire range of Rogue ales brewed right across the bay. Rogue has also gotten into the spirits business as well, making their own whiskey, rums, gin, and vodka, also in Newport. Sure, you can drink Rogue brews all over the place now, but there’s nothing better than coming to the mother ship.

Hoppy hour: Note that in the Rogue spirit of this institution, happy hour becomes “hoppy hour,” when they offer their lunchtime “hoppy meal.” Hoppy hour is 11:30 to 1:30 daily, when you can get a $2 pint or $1 half-pint with lunch, plus a toy.

Food: Extensive menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, pizza, pasta … you name it. Emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.

Go for: The selection of Rogue beers, including limited-release brews not available anywhere else Stay for: The Rogue Ale Float, combining beer and dessert in one delicious concoction We ended our night at the Barge Inn, self-proclaimed “Home of the Winos, Dingbats, and Riff Raff.” This friendly spot is often packed with local fishermen and other Newportians, who come for the selection of beers and ciders on tap and the excellent pool table. I finished the evening with a Good Life ale, brewed in Bend. The other claim to fame here is the Barge Burger, which many consider to be the best in town.

Happy hour: None (But every hour spent at the Barge Inn is happy!)

Food: Burgers, barbecue, and the like, with great specials Go for: The Barge Burger paired with the frosty beer of your choice Stay for: The local color

When You Go: Rookie’s Sports Bar

3019 N. Coast Hwy. (at the Best Western) (541) 265-9411

Szabo’s Steakhouse & Seafood 5188 NE Lucky Gap St. (541) 574-0100

Nana’s Irish Pub 613 NW 3rd St. (541) 574-8787

Cecil’s Dirty Apron 912 N. Coast Hwy. (541) 264-8360

Bier One

424 SW Coast Hwy. (541) 265-4630

Moby Dick’s

448 SW Coast Hwy. (541) 265-7847

Rogue Ales Public House 748 SW Bay Blvd.

(541) 265-3188

Barge Inn

358 SW Bay Blvd.

(541) 265-8051

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613 NW 3rd St • Newport • 541-574-8787 OPEN 7 Days A Week at 11am nanasirishpub.com

Here at Nana’s we take pride in using locally sourced meats and vegetables, many from our own farm, located on the Siletz River in Logsden, OR.

Come and enjoy imported and local beers on tap, Northwest wines, and a great selection of cocktails. Our Happy Hour is Monday thru Friday from 3-6pm. Like us on Facebook for updates on our daily cocktail specials, soup of the day, music and more.

Live music on Saturday nights from 9-11:30pm

Children welcome so bring the(Minors whole family. allowed until 10pm) Imported beers on tap (Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks and Magners)

Sandcastle Toys

‘Tis the Season!

Wrap up your whole holiday gift list by shopping in Newport

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by Nancy Steinberg

dmit it, holiday shopping can be a hassle, rather than the Rockwellian activity of Christmas cards and TV specials. One way to escape the crowds and traffic and make holiday shopping the fun, generous, thoughtful activity it is supposed to be is to do it in Newport this year – yes, all of it.

You can find something for everyone in our shops, guaranteed. So make your list, check it twice, then head out to these fine businesses, and many others, to get your gift shopping done with a smile.

and animal prints and …), including stunt kites and colorful wind socks. Check out their large selection of flags and banners as well.

407 SW Coast Highway For gifts that really impress, check out Diamonds by the Sea, a full-service, locally-

owned jewelry shop. Diamonds are only the beginning here: the shop offers a dazzling array of jewelry made with precious gems and metals, as well as watches and decorative objects. They also have a terrific selection of antique and estate jewelry. If you don’t see

Downtown Deco District and Surrounding Neighborhoods

For gifts for the kids on your list, or simply for the young at heart, head to Sand Castle Toys, a Newport institution. Owners Bill and Sue Taylor and their staff will be happy to show you the latest toys and games they’ve got in stock. Here you can find Brio trains, Playmobil sets galore, dolls, stuffed animals, card games, art supplies, and more.

255 SW 9th St. “Go fly a kite” is not necessarily an insult here on the coast. Kites are fun for all ages, and the family-owned Kite Company on Hwy 101 in Newport is the best place to find them.

They stock kites of all stripes (and polka dots

Mai’s Asian Market

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Tú Tú Tú

The Nye Beach Wine Cellar has gifts for every budget and taste, all curated brilliantly by owner Zach Wahl. In addition to wines hailing from the Willamette Valley to Argentina to Italy and beyond, he also stocks mouth-watering specialty foods such as cheeses, chocolates, Italian pastas, and mustards.

255 NW Coast St. It’s Christmas year-round at Charisma Gifts, which carries a selection of Santas and snowmen twelve months of the year, but the shop pulls out all the stops during the actual holiday season. Beginning Nov. 1, the shop is transformed into a holiday dreamscape, with a dozen fully-decorated Christmas trees and holiday-themed gift items in every nook and cranny.

315 NW Coast St.

Historic Bayfront

what you want, owner Kathryn Heater would be happy to work with you to design and create a custom piece.

2250 N. Coast Highway Mai’s Asian Market carries every conceivable ingredient for every conceivable style of Asian cooking. A gift basket for the foodie or chef in your life would be a wonderful and original gift. Mai’s also carries a lovely selection of Asian dishware, chopsticks, tea sets, Asian robes, incense, and much more. Mai herself is often in the shop, and she can also recommend Asian herbal remedies for whatever ails you.

256 E. Olive St., Suite A

smell good enough to nibble, Haitian metal wall hangings, Mexican and Balinese silver, fine Polish tableware, vintage Turkish oil jars – all these treasures and more are displayed artfully in every nook and cranny of the store.

232 NW Coast St. Books new and used, piled to the ceiling, can be found for all the readers on your list at the Nye Beach Book House. This wonderful book shop, located in an old house, will suck you in with its diverse selection of used, collectible, and new books. Books by local authors are a specialty, as are field guides to the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest.

727 NW 3rd St.

Potential gifts await behind the doors of all of the Bayfront’s diverse shops, plus your shopping expedition there will include a soundtrack of barking sea lions. A good place to start is the Newport Bay Candle Company, featuring their locally-made candles, as well as soaps, jewelry, and gift items. They produce many gel candles which burn two to three times as long as soy- or waxbased ones. All of their products come in a stunning array of scents, from the traditional (Gingerbread, Lilac) to the quirkily evocative (My Boyfriend’s Shirt, Butterfly Kisses).

424 Bay Blvd.

Although the weather might prevent you from going on a Marine Discovery Tours cruise during holiday shopping season, you can find some of the best Newport-

Nye Beach

If browsing at Tú Tú Tú makes you want to restock your entire kitchen and then never leave it, you are not alone. But try to remember you’re here to shop for others, not yourself.

This lovely shop offers kitchenware and gourmet treats for those that cook and those that eat, which is probably nearly everyone on your list! Tú Tú Tú features a full line of Le Creuset cookware, gorgeous dishware, aprons, cookbooks, gourmet vanillas and teas, a vast selection of kitchen gadgets (an avocado saver! A garlic twist! A cherry pitter!) and hundreds of other delights. How about a gift package of a pizza stone, pizza cutter, and Parmesan cheese grater?

222 NW Coast St. A few doors down, and co-owned by the owner of Tú Tú Tú, is Jovi, packed with treasures from around the globe, from housewares to perfume to jewelry to art.

Walking into Jovi is like wandering into an exotic international bazaar. French soaps that

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Breach the Moon

The Edge Art Gallery

themed apparel at Marine Discovery Tours’ headquarters and gift shop. They often have terrific sales on sweatshirts, T shirts, hats, and jackets as well as a wide range of other gifts.

Cruise gift certificates also make wonderful holiday gifts.

345 SW Bay Blvd.

Breach the Moon Gallery features a rainbow of gemstone jewelry from the whimsical to the elegant, as well as crafts and artworks by a wide range of artists. Glass art, bronze and wood sculpture, and metal wall hangings are also specialties of the house.

434 SW Bay Blvd.

South Beach

The Edge Art Gallery offers shoppers the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of hand-made glass floats and bowls, or to make one themselves. In addition to the fabulous glass art made here in the shop (you can watch glass being blown on site in their attached studio), The Edge offers a range of art in other media, including paintings, ceramics, and fiber arts, many by local artists.

Don’t miss their glass pumpkins, only on sale in the fall.

3916 Oregon Coast Highway (Rte 101) Just south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge is the mother ship of the Newport Candy Newport Candy Shoppe

Shoppe, the factory that feeds the multiple other outlets of this family-owned business.

The factory produces everything from filled chocolates to toffee to their signature peanut butter patties. You can also pick up a variety of commercial candies in bulk here, including jellybeans. They do special orders as well.

Only those that have been very, very good this year will get Newport Candy Shoppe treats in their stockings. Or maybe they can be given as an incentive to be good next year.

3211 Oregon Coast Highway (Rte 101)

CHECKLIST More holiday cheer in Newport: Santa at Sandcastle Toys, November 29 Holiday House Christmas Crafts Show, Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, December 5, 6, 7 Lighted Boat Parade, December 6 Sea of Lights, Oregon Coast Aquarium, opening December 5 Festival of Trees benefit December 10-14 Wishes and Candles, Central Coast Chorale Holiday Concert, December 14

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You Gotta Have Art

From performance to paintings, the arts are alive and well in Newport

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by Nancy Steinberg

symphony of crashing waves and sea lion calls, a foggy watercolor morning at the beach, the wind-carved sculptures of cliffs and dunes – the masterpieces of the coast’s great outdoors serve as constant muses for artists of all kinds in this small coastal town. The performing and visual arts are critical threads in the fabric of Newport life, and both thrive in two fantastic municipal venues, as well as in galleries, studios, and performance spaces all over the city.

“The arts are a critical part of life in Newport, from jazz concerts at the Newport Performing Arts Center to photography exhibits at the Visual Arts Center, to the offerings of our many galleries and small music venues,” says Catherine Rickbone, Executive Director of the Oregon Coast Council on the Arts, headquartered in Newport. “Locals and visitors alike find that entertainment and creative outlets abound here.”

The PAC and VAC are municipal facilities that provide a range of performing and visual arts offerings, respectively.

Newport Performing Arts Center

The Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) is the premiere performance venue on the Oregon coast, housing the 400-seat Silverman Theater and the 80-seat Studio Theater. It is home to a group of resident companies that produce community music, theatre, and dance performances, keeping the building buzzing year-round. It also serves touring artists, non-profits, for profits, and individuals as space permits.

On stage at the PAC you can take in Newport Symphony Orchestra performances, the hot combos at the Oregon Coast Jazz Party, offerings from our three community theater companies or three dance studios, and more. The PAC is also home to the Met Opera Live simulcasts in high definition (HD), National Theatre London Live in HD, Broadway plays in HD, Great Art on Screen and a film series.

Upcoming events include: Oct. 3-5: Oregon Coast Jazz Party 2014 (see oregoncoastjazzparty.org for more info) Oct. 5-6, 7 pm: Fall Film Series – “The Most Wanted Man” “A Streetcar Named Desire”

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Oct. 11, 10 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Verdi’s “Macbeth” Oct. 12-13, 7 pm: Fall Film Series – “Magic in the Moonlight” Oct. 18, 10 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” Oct. 18, 7:30 pm: Cabaret superstar Lady Rizo returns Oct. 25, 8 pm: Red Octopus Theater Company presents “One Day to Play,” a premiere of five original plays written over a 24-hour period.

Nov. 1, 10 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Bizet’s “Carmen” Nov. 8, 7:30 pm and Nov. 9, 2 pm: Newport Symphony Orchestra with violinist Eugenia Choi Nov. 14, 7 pm: National Theater Live in HD – “A Streetcar Named Desire” Nov. 21, 22, 28, 29, Dec. 5, 6, 7:30 pm and Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2 pm: Porthole Players presents Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” Nov. 22, 10 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” Dec. 13, 9 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” Dec. 14, 2 pm: Central Coast Chorale presents a holiday concert, “Wishes and Candles” Jan. 24, 7:30 pm and Jan. 25, 2 pm: Newport Symphony Orchestra with soprano Mee-Ae Nam Jan. 30, 7 pm: National Theater Live in HD – DV8 Physical Theater’s “John” Jan. 31, 10 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffman” Feb. 7, 10 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Lehàr’s “The Merry Widow” Feb. 21, 9:30 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta:/ Bartόk’s “Bluebeard’s Castle” Feb. 28, 7:30 pm and March 1, 2 pm: Newport Symphony Orchestra presents Rachmaninoff ’s Symphony No. 2 March 21, 10 am: Met Opera Live in HD – Rossini’s “La Donna del Lago” March 27, 7 pm: National Theater Live in HD – “Treasure Island” March 28, 7:30 pm and March 29, 2 pm: Newport Symphony Orchestra with pianist Alexander Tutunov April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 7:30 pm and April 12, 19, 26, 2 pm: Red Octopus Theater Company presents William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” April 25, 9:30 am: Met Opera in HD – Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana”/Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” For more information about all of these events and more, and to purchase tickets, go to www.coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.

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Newport Visual Arts Center

The Newport Visual Arts Center at the Nye Beach Turnaround is a feast for the eyes whether you are perusing an exhibit or looking out the windows at its breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. The VAC is home to three galleries: the Runyan on the main floor, the Coastal Oregon Visual Artists Showcase (COVAS) with Video Archive on the second, and the Upstairs Gallery on third. No matter what level you enter the building, a variety of artistic visions await you. Exhibits feature local, regional and national artists. Friendly docents will answer your questions, and admission is free.

There is always something special happening in this bright yellow building.

Monthly Artist Receptions to welcome new exhibits take place on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7 pm. Classes are available five days a week through the Yaquina Art Association. Drop in for free classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic, hand building with clay, china painting, colored pencil or pastel.

Classes for children are given periodically as well – check with the VAC for a schedule. Make sure to check the web site, coastarts.org, for a more complete calendar of events.

The Runyan Gallery is open 11 am - 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday (October – March). The COVAS and Upstairs galleries are open noon - 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

Upcoming events include: Through Nov. 1: Coastal Oregon Visual Artists Showcase, “The Journey is the Reward: Working with Paper” by Clatsop County artist Kathleen Paino Oct. 7, 7 pm: “Stories and Songs for the Last Wild Buffalo,” film and storytelling by Buffalo Field Campaign co-founder Mike Mease, with Native music by Goodshield Aguilar and Nignon Geli Oct. 18, 7 pm: Nye Beach Writers Series featuring C.B Bernard and Jay Ponteri Oct. 15-18, 9 am to 3 pm: Russian Fairytale Painting Workshop with Boris and Tanya Kamardin from the Russian village of Palekh Nov. 9, 5 pm: 6th Annual Nye Beach Banner Auction Nov. 15, 7 pm: Nye Beach Writers Series featuring Steve McQuiddy

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Galleries Galore

Newport’s art galleries showcase local and regional artists

by Nancy Steinberg

Newport explodes with creativity, having been a magnet for artists of all kinds for decades. One outlet for all of that artistic energy is the range of art galleries you’ll find throughout the town, from Nye Beach to the Bayfront. The visual arts are such an important part of the quality of life in Newport that we have a city-owned community art gallery, the Newport Visual Arts Center, in Nye Beach (see p. 31. for more about the VAC and its programs). There are a number of other galleries in town as well; check these ones out to satisfy your need for culture while you’re here.

Right next door to the Newport Visual Arts Center at the Nye Beach Turnaround is the Yaquina Art Gallery and Gift Shop, operated by the Yaquina Art Association. The YAA is a community-based non-profit providing arts education and promoting art appreciation in the area; they operate the gallery to showcase the work of YAA members, all of whom are Lincoln County-based. Many of the artists are inspired by the muse of the beautiful environment around them. The award-winning photography of JerriLynn Wooley highlights spectacular Newport scenes. Jim Squire’s driftwood walking sticks are as functional as they are beautiful. Eileen Flory lets the local flora speak for itself in her ethereal pieces using pressed seaweed.

Originals and prints are placed in racks around the perimeter of the gallery; there is something for every taste and every budget.

The gift shop carries cards, knitted scarves, ceramic items, and much more, all the products of members of the YAA. A portion of

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When You Go Yaquina Art Gallery and Gift Shop 789 NW Beach Dr. (541) 265-5133 Hours: Daily 11 am to 4 pm

For ArtSake Gallery

258 NW Coast St. (541) 574-9070 Hours: Monday, Thursday – Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Earthworks Bay Street Gallery 859 SW Bay Blvd.

(541) 574-0802 Hours: Daily 10 am to 5 pm

Ozone Fine Arts

669 SW Bay Blvd. (Upstairs) (541) 265-9500 Hours: Mon: 11 am to 5 pm, Tue Wed: 11 am - 3 pm, Thu - Sun: noon to 5 pm

the proceeds from gallery sales supports arts scholarships and other education programs.

The YAA annual juried show will take place in October, and all of the art on display rotates monthly, so the gallery is always fresh. In addition, individual members are highlighted in Spotlight Shows that run for about two weeks at a stretch. YAA also offers classes in clay, watercolor, oils, and more at the Visual Arts Center every week; check the schedule on www.yaquinaart.org.

Also in Nye Beach is For ArtSake Gallery, a local artists’ co-op, owned and run by the ten artists with local roots whose work is displayed and sold here. Artists are juried into the gallery by the group of artists already represented there, resulting in an extremely high quality and diversity of work. “We all work really well together, especially given that it’s such a small space,” said glass and metal artist Katy LaReau, who was working at the gallery on a recent Thursday morning.

LaReau’s whimsical, vibrant fused glass creations balance her more industrial-style, funky metal jewelry. She combines both styles in her gorgeous enameled jewelry pieces, many of which feature oversize colorful centerpieces. Shonnie Wheeler’s pieces use found objects and abstract forms to evoke emotions, often her own. “Her work is personally narrative – this work is very cathartic for her,” explained LaReau.

Frank Stout is a recent addition to the gallery. He carves vividly realistic wooden duck decoys, spectacular recreations to the feather of local and regional species. Colleen Caubin’s oil paintings capture light perfectly,

whether her subject is a local seascape or a tiny still life. Jacob Accurso works in clay, blurring the line (is there one?) between art and craft in his practical and spectacularly intricate mugs, bowls, and other vessels. Because For ArtSake is a co-op, the salesperson working there is always one of the artists, so make sure to chat with them. They love to answer questions about their work and the work of their colleagues.

On west end of the Bayfront is the Earthworks Bay Street Gallery, a colorful and bright gallery space representing a large number of Oregon and other Northwest artists. Every medium and style can be found here, from creative metal jewelry to hand-painted silk scarves to oil paintings to heirloom-quality wooden rocking chairs and tables. I love Randy O’Brien’s ceramic vessels made with a “crawling glaze,” which gives them the appearance of being made of semicooled lava. Melissa Cole’s pointillist acrylic paintings of local sea life virtually leap off the walls. Clay landscapes by Ginny Gibson are painterly in style but the use of clay gives them a lovely three-dimensionality. Dozens more artists and craftspeople are represented as well. Make sure to check out the upstairs portion of the gallery, where larger works are on display. A second Earthworks gallery can

be found to the south, in Yachats.

Ozone Fine Art is on the Abbey Street Pier in a wonderful space upstairs where the bay view is as spectacular as the art. This contemporary gallery hosts temporary exhibits with creative themes, which rotate eight to twelve times per year. Upcoming shows include “Sacred ARTifacts” which will feature artworks based on sacred places, spaces, and things, and “Light Show,” including art made with light or that creates or emits light. Gallery director Karen Britt explains, “We’re doing the lightest show in the darkest months. We’ll have a ‘lights out’ tour during the opening reception where the only light in the gallery will come from the art itself.”

January will see the annual “Renew, Reclaim, Remind” show which features recycled and reclaimed items and emphasizes renewable resources. Another annual event is an art show dedicated to the intersection of art and science, particularly appropriate with the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the fleet of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on view out the windows of the gallery.

Each show opening at Ozone features gallery talks from the artists, wine and food, live music, and other treats. In addition, Ozone is treated as an open studio by some of the

artists that exhibit there, so visitors can often see the creative process at work. “Museums and galleries are often static, “explained Britt.

“You can’t see behind the layers of paint. In an open studio you can see what a piece looks like when it’s half done and talk to the artist as they’re creating.”

CHECKLIST Fabulous Local Artists in Newport Rick Bartow: Sculpture, painting, mixed media Sandy Roumagoux: Oil painting Michael Gibbons, Toledo: Watercolor Marion Moir: Watercolor Donna McCoy: Photography Tash Wesp: Felt Teresa Kowalski: Glass

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Symphony by the Sea:

The Newport Symphony Orchestra focuses on melody, harmony, and community

by Nancy Steinberg

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o matter where they live, amateur musicians tend to find each other. They play chamber music or jazz in small groups, coalesce into small ensembles to play just for fun, or accompany each other in informal recitals. That’s how they roll – move to town, find some fellow musicians, set up a gig.

The roots of the Newport Symphony Orchestra, now more than twenty-five years old, reflect this DIY approach. Musicians in Newport were casually playing chamber music together and serving as pit orchestras for local musical productions long before ground was broken on the Newport Performing Arts Center. But they wanted more – they wanted to play in an orchestra, so in true coastal fashion they simply started one themselves.

That fledgling group was called the Yaquina Chamber Orchestra, but it expanded so quickly that it quickly outgrew the “Chamber” part of its name and became the Yaquina Orchestra. In 2004 the ensemble changed its name to the Newport Symphony Orchestra in order to clarify where it calls home (and make it easier to pronounce).

But more than the name has changed. Over the past quarter century the ensemble has grown and evolved into one of the premiere performing groups in the region. It has more than doubled in size from its earliest days, and is playing to sold-out audiences regularly. While larger orchestras throughout the country have struggled financially in recent years, the NSO marches (or perhaps waltzes?) on, more popular with the home-town crowd than ever.

Sioux Boston, a local cellist who was instrumental (no pun intended) in establishing the symphony more than 25 years ago, still plays with the ensemble. She says the orchestra has aged very well. “We’ve gotten more and more professional,” she says. “We all need to practice hard to be there.” But, she adds, it’s a labor of love, and the NSO musicians all love being in the group. “Musicians are dying to get into the NSO. It’s an unpretentious group with a lovely sound. It’s a healthy mix of really hard work and laughter. Plus it’s in a beautiful place.”

For the past seven years, Music Director Adam Flatt has been at the helm of the ensemble. In that time, the orchestra has undergone tremendous artistic growth, taking on increasingly complex pieces and more diverse programs. And the orchestra sounds sweeter than ever, with the new installation of a sound enhancement system at the Newport Performing Arts Center, the only one of its kind in Oregon.

The system of hidden microphones and other equipment debuted with the last performance of the NSO’s 2013-14 season, to overwhelming acclaim by audiences.

Adam Flatt is also the Music Director of the Tuscaloosa Symphony in Alabama and the Colorado Ballet Orchestra in Denver, and is in demand as a guest conductor of ensembles around the country. Flatt

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has a special fondness for Oregon, as he began his career as apprentice conductor for the Oregon Symphony in Portland. He lives in Denver and travels to Newport for rehearsals and performances.

“Newport is a tremendous place to conduct a symphony orchestra,” Flatt says. “The community support here is crucial to what we do, and in turn, we strive to provide what the community wants and needs artistically. That includes presenting compelling and beautiful programs, as well as providing educational opportunities for local students.”

The NSO’s Resident Conductor is renowned actor David Ogden Stiers, a long-time resident of Lincoln County and huge classical music fan. While best-known for his roles in MASH, Oh God!, and The Dead Zone, he has an active secondary career as a conductor, and takes great pleasure in wielding the baton in Newport.

The 2014-2015 season is packed with musical treats, detailed in full on the NSO web site at www.newportsymphony.org. Highlights will include virtuoso soloist performances by Eugenia Choi (violin; November), Mee-Ae Nam (soprano; January) and Alexander Tutunov (piano; March). Stiers will conduct a concert featuring Rachmaninoff ’s Symphony No. 2 at the end of February.

The music continues after the regular season with the symphony’s Summerfest, the centerpiece of which is a free Fourth of July pops concert held at Newport High School.

Tickets to all NSO concerts are available at the Newport Performing Arts Center, by calling 541-265-2787, or on the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts web site at www.coastarts.org.

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by Nancy Steinberg

efore you head out to fly a kite, catch a fish, bike a trail, or walk the beach, you will definitely need sustenance. Whether you want a quick cup of coffee and a pastry or the full eggs-bacon-pancakes-hash browns experience, there’s a great breakfast spot for you in Newport. Here are some suggestions for where to enjoy the most important meal of the day.

The Coffee House

Down on the Bayfront overlooking the fishing fleet is this fantastic eatery beloved by visitors and locals alike. Many of the fishermen who come in to port just across the street frequent the Coffee House for breakfast and lunch. Their fluffy pancakes are so big that they hang over the edge of the plate; try the banana pancake with maple butter for a sweet start to the day. The omelets are topnotch as well, with fresh ingredients ranging from wild mushrooms to sausage to every

veggie under the sun. Omelets come with crispy home fries and your choice of toast – go for the buttermilk biscuits. The fruit crepes and Yaquina Bay oysters with eggs are also excellent choices. If you want a smaller meal, the pastries are all house-made and delicious as well.

La Maison

You can grab a true Continental breakfast of a latte and flaky croissant at this cozy bistro, or linger over their incredible Frenchstyle breakfast dishes. How about a Loire Valley omelet: three eggs, grilled artichokes, mushrooms, Gruyere cheese and artichoke sauce? Or the Paris omelet, with French brie, prosciutto, and fresh chives? They serve three Hollandaise dishes, including the Swedishcured Salmon Benedict, as well as two varieties of savory crepes. The caramelized banana French toast is another favorite, served with a slice of ham, bacon, or sausage.

Luckily, La Maison is open six days a week (closed Mondays), so you’ll have multiple mornings to stop by and sample the goods.

Café Stephanie

A Nye Beach favorite, Café Stephanie is the place to go for creative quiches and their signature cinnamon rolls. In addition to the quiche of the day, you can always get roasted veggie with chevre and a crustless quiche of sausage, sundried tomato, and spinach.

Other favorites include their delicate crepes (creamy Romanoff sauce with blackberries) and eggs any style with the potato tornado, a mound of roasted potatoes, red peppers, and grilled onions covered with melted cheese and topped with sour cream. Every breakfast order is accompanied by fresh house-made scones and butter. Good thing a beach walk can start after breakfast just around the corner!

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La Maison Bakery; Swedish-cured Salmon Benedict

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Fishtails Café

South of the Yaquina Bay bridge in the Aquarium Village shops, look under the voluptuous mermaids to find this amazing breakfast and lunch spot. Many regulars come here for the oysters and eggs, but the menu is chock-full of excellent breakfast choices.

A recent blueberry buckwheat pancake special really hit the spot. Other unique must-try breakfasts include the salmon hash, a mouthwatering pile of salmon, red potatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Roma tomatoes topped with cheddar, sour cream and scallions; and the clam fritters (yes, for breakfast!). If you like pumpkin pie, you’ll love their pumpkin pancakes.

Newport Steak and Seafood

“Are you having the regular?” the server asks the diner at the next table at Newport Steak and Seafood. You get the instant impression that this is a common question here. A hearty breakfast served by the friendliest wait staff in Newport can be found at this locals’ favorite hangout. The three-egg omelets (seafood, veggie, Spanish, and more) start the day off right, as does the heaping plate of biscuits and gravy. Other options include an 8-oz top sirloin steak and eggs, or have your eggs alongside chicken fried steak or German sausages. The strawberry waffle special comes heaped with fresh fruit. An added bonus is the truly bottomless cup of coffee: the wait staff know how critical it can be to keep that mug filled to the top.

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The Oregon Coast Aquarium Up close and personal with local sea life

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o visit to the coastal city of Newport is complete without a stop at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The Aquarium strives to be a center of excellence for ocean literacy and plays an active role in conservation, education and animal rehabilitation efforts. The 39-acre facility features indoor and outdoor exhibits that earn the Aquarium consistent recognition as one of the top ten aquariums in the country. This worldclass marine attraction overlooks scenic Yaquina Bay just south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge.

To brighten winter on the central Oregon coast, the Aquarium presents the largest holiday lights display in the area during its annual Sea of Lights celebration. Pictures with Santa and other holiday-themed displays immerse coastal visitors in festive cheer. Sea of Lights kicks off December 5, 6 and 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $2 with two donated items of non-perishable food or a toy. Admission is $8 without donation. Beginning Saturday, December 12 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday in December, Sea of Lights will illuminate the Aquarium until 8:00 p.m. Admission is $8 per person after 5:00 p.m.

Those that miss the holiday displays will still discover a world of wonder in the Aquarium’s exhibits. Visitors can immerse themselves in the Aquarium with a wander through 1.32-million gallon Passages of the Deep exhibit, which displays a diverse array of marine animals including over 100 sharks. The series of tunnels feature a 360 degree view of three different kinds of underwater landscapes that are characteristic of ocean off the Oregon Coast. Those that which to take

a closer look may sign up for the new Face-to-Face Snorkel Program, which allows participants to plunge into Passages of the Deep wrapped in the safety and comfort of a dry suit.

The Aquarium’s sea otters’ playful antics make them a popular attraction for visitors of all ages. Energetic youngsters Nuka and Oswald are the most recent additions to this all-male raft of rescued otters. Guests can view their training progress during daily public feedings at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

In the Sea & Me, an interactive exhibit designed for children ages 4-10, kids will delight in half a dozen interactive play areas while teens and adults view seahorses, cichlids, and a wide array of colorful tropical fish. Visitors of all ages will have until early January 2015 to explore the Sea & Me, when it will close in preparation for a new exhibit called Secrets of Shipwrecks which is set to open on Memorial Day weekend 2015.

Meet the Aquarium’s seals and sea lions through the submerged and above water viewing windows that let visitors peer into these animals’ world. Daily feeding presentations at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. are a favorite of guests who delight in viewing the California sea lions’ athleticism at work. For an unforgettable behind the scenes experience, book a whiskery kiss delivered by one of the Aquarium’s seals or sea lions!

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all call the craggy cliffs and clear water home. Daily feedings at 2:30 p.m. delight visitors of all ages as each bird larks about to eat the fishes of their choice. In addition to the Seabird Aviary, the Aquarium is also home to two turkey vultures. Guests are often surprised by the size of the brother and sister pair, Ichabod and Olive, who busy themselves with toys and other enrichment items, and sometimes leave their exhibit to meet visitors on a keeper’s glove.

A nearby underwater cave is inhabited by a Giant Pacific Octopus.

Viewers sometimes need to stretch their powers of observation to spot the creature, which can camouflage with its environment and squeeze its soft body into dark crags. Researchers now believe that octopuses are as smart as house cats, capable of navigating mazes, using simple tools and recognizing individuals. Guests may schedule an octopus encounter to feed and shake suckers with one of these intelligent, seemingly alien animals.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium opened its doors in 1992 to inspire the public to better understand, cherish and conserve marine and coastal ecosystems. Built on an abandoned industrial site, the Aquarium did a lot of work to transform the grounds into an expansive naturescape for guests to explore. The north end of the property is dedicated to a nature trail that skirts the Yaquina Bay estuary – a unique feature for an aquarium. This wild exhibit features over one hundred native plant species, many of them labeled to continue the Aquarium’s education program for guests.

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approximately 450,000 visitors annually. The 501c3 non-profit is funded through ticket sales, grants and the support of Aquarium members.

The Aquarium is open every day, except December 25, this winter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To check for discounts, purchase tickets and learn more, visit www.aquarium.org.

CHECKLIST Totally cool, must-see sights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium: Romping sea otters Secretive Giant Pacific octopus Leopard sharks Mesmerizing jellyfish Giant Japanese spider crabs Sea pens Touch tank

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Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center Local history in a stunning location

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by Nancy Steinberg

t is fitting that a building housing a history museum should have a colorful history itself.

Such is the case for the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center on the Bayfront in Newport.

The stately green-grey building overlooking the fishing fleet has been a private estate, a nightclub, a restaurant, a decidedly unofficial hangout for local teens, and even the home of an off-track betting facility and Chippendale’s dancers.

When the Lincoln County Historical Society acquired the old Smuggler’s Cove nightclub, the property was, in a word, a mess. Steve Wyatt, Executive Director of the Historical Society, explained, “At that point, it could have gone either way. We could have bulldozed it, or we could have fixed it up. It was pretty nasty.”

Luckily for locals and visitors alike, the Historical Society made the risky decision to forge ahead and fix it up. After more than eight years of slow fund-raising and countless hours of volunteer time to keep the restoration going through the recession, the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center opened in June of 2013. It is stunningly gorgeous inside, open and light, a fitting home in which to house and explore Lincoln County’s maritime history.

The first thing Wyatt wants you to know about the mission of the center is that the concept of “maritime history” has been interpreted very broadly here. “We’re not Photos by: Jo-Hanna Wienert

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a commercial fishing museum, although commercial fishing is a huge part of the Lincoln County story. We include surfing, tourism, maritime art, the oyster beds – all of these are central to the history of the area.”

The renovation of the building took so much

When you Go: Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center 333 SE Bay Blvd (541) 265-7509 www.oregoncoasthistory.org

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time and energy that by the time it was nearly complete and the opening date set, Wyatt and his staff had not had time to decide on what the exhibits would actually look like, and they had very little in the way of artifacts to display. “Even three months before we

opened we had no idea what it was going to look like,” said Wyatt. So he sent word out to the community: we need local maritime artifacts. The community was only too happy to help, and donations came from throughout the county.

The result is a somewhat eclectic but beautifully curated and displayed set of items that span Lincoln County’s fishing, surfing, shipping, and tourism heritage. Only a few items come from the Historical Society’s permanent collection. “We wanted to make sure to tell the story of the Native Americans here, so those items are ours,” including a massive canoe from the Siletz tribe, Wyatt explained. Most of what is on display will be returned to the owners in about a year.

Every item on display comes with a fascinating story. One compelling local maritime story told through artifacts on display is of the wreck of the Blue Magpie, a 321-foot cargo ship that ran aground against the jetty at the entrance to Yaquina Bay and sank. A local diver contributed artifacts from the wreck that he retrieved, including a massive binnacle containing the ship’s compass.

Fluttering above one gallery is a series of colorful Japanese fishing flags, called “tairyouki,” that are traditionally flown by the Japanese fleet to express wishes for safety and a bountiful harvest. The flags were a gift from fishermen and a fishing company

in Mombetsu, Japan, Newport’s sister city.

Below the flags is a guide to their symbolism.

Wyatt wants to be sure that there’s always something new for repeat visitors to see, so displays and exhibits at the museum will rotate, and some traveling exhibits will come through as well.

One of the best treasures of the center is the view from its enormous bay windows and outdoor deck. Visitors will be mesmerized by the expansive vista encompassing the bustling bayfront, the fishing fleet, and the bridge.

At each vantage point, historical photos of similar views are displayed so visitors can see how that particular view has changed. Stormwatching from the building will be amazing this winter.

The building and the heritage center is not yet complete. The building is much bigger than it appears from the street, with nooks and crannies and sections that seem to go on forever. Current exhibits are limited to the central floor of the three-story building, but the Historical Society won’t stop there. The next step, now underway, is installation of a theater and event and conference center on the lower level of the building. As resources come in, they will add more gallery space downstairs and upstairs.

And so the history of the building continues to be made, one artifact at a time.

CHECKLIST Don’t-Miss features of the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center: Hands-on History children’s area Outdoor deck and view of the Bayfront Gift shop Video about the building’s history Art gallery

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Guiding Lights

Newport’s two lighthouses shine through the darkest, stormiest nights

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By Nancy Steinberg

ighthouse lovers rejoice: Newport is lucky enough to have two picturesque lighthouses that were historically used to guide and warn ships at sea. These historic treasures are now landmarks and tourist destinations as well as icons of our beautiful city. Make sure to visit both while you’re here.

Yaquina Bay Lighthouse

A piece of Oregon history sits atop a bluff at the mouth of the Yaquina River: the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, built in 1871 and decommissioned in 1874, having been made obsolete by the new Yaquina Head Lighthouse just up the coast a few miles. It was officially restored as a privately maintained aid to navigation on December 7, 1996.

This old girl, believed to be the oldest structure in Newport, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is also the only existing Oregon lighthouse with the living quarters attached, and the only

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historic wooden Oregon lighthouse still standing. It is also rumored to be haunted, although the haunting story seems to have originated with a fiction short story written in 1899.

The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse has been restored to its original condition by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), with the help of many people and agencies, including Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses. Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed by local citizens to provide and support the restoration, education and interpretive services of the park. This organization relies heavily on volunteer support in all areas of operation.

The official relighting ceremony with the US Coast Guard took place on December 7, 1996. The light, 161 feet above sea level, shines with a steady white light from dusk to dawn (and sometimes on dark days, because it is controlled by a photocell).

The Lighthouse is open to the public every day except for holidays such as Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving. Entrance is free by donation. The lighthouse is accessible via paved trails and a walkway leading to the top of the hill within Yaquina Bay State Park, at the north end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Access-compromised visitor groups are encouraged to use the large parking lot at the back of the lighthouse (entrance at SW Government and 9th Streets).

Inside the lighthouse, two flights of stairs lead to the watch room.

The lantern room is not open to the public. The basement is open to the public and features a video about the lighthouse. The interpretive store offers many educational items about lighthouses and the surrounding coastal habitat.

The lighthouse is now surrounded by beautiful Yaquina Bay State Park, which includes walking trails through forested lands, a fishermen’s memorial, a scenic overlook that provides great views of the entrance to Yaquina Bay and the Yaquina Bay Bridge, and beach access.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

With more than 350,000 visitors a year, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of the West Coast’s most visited lighthouses. Located just north of Newport in the federal Bureau of Land Management’s Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse was built in 1873, and remains an excellent example of late 1800s lighthouses. At 93 feet, the tower is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon.

Located on a narrow point of land jutting due west into the Pacific Ocean, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse took more than a year to build, using more than 370,000 bricks.

The light has been active since Head Keeper Fayette Crosby first walked up the 114 steps to light the wicks on the evening of August 20, 1873. During this time, the oil-burning, fixed white light was displayed from sunset to sunrise. Today, the fully automated first order Fresnel lens runs on commercial power, flashing its unique pattern of two seconds on, two seconds off, two seconds on, 14 seconds off, 24 hours a day. The oil burning wicks were replaced with a 1,000-watt globe which, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, keepers of the aid to navigation, generates over 130,000 candlepower.

While the nightly vigil of watching the light is gone, as are the resident keepers and their quarters, the Bureau of Land Management, who is now responsible for the tower, guides visitors through the lighthouse with tales of yesteryear, year round.

The interpretive center, which opened at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in May 1997, is the best place to start your visit to this 100 acre site. It houses exhibits related to many features of the area, along with a well-stocked interpretive store. Proceeds from store sales directly benefit Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses, and are used for lighthouse restoration, education, interpretation, and maintenance.

Yaquina Head offers much more than the lighthouse: Trails provide easy access to view marine wildlife in tide pools, rookery rocks, and coves.

The Lighthouse is open to the public every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For more information on either lighthouse, go to www.yaquinalights. org.

CHECKLIST Other historical sites to see in Newport: Yaquina Bay Bridge Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center Burrows House Sylvia Beach Hotel Eureka Cemetery

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Cool Runnings

There’s always a road race to train for in Newport

By Nancy Steinberg

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e are not fair-weather runners in Newport. If we wait for a “good” day to run in the winter, we may stay on the couch for weeks, so we’ve decided that almost every day is a “good” running day. Regardless of the time of year and the weather, we are gearing up for a race of some kind, so make sure to bring your running shoes and a rain jacket. Here’s the schedule of fall, winter, and early spring road races thus far, but be sure to check in with both the Coast Hills Running Club and Coast Hills Events on Facebook for more information and registration for all of these events.

The fall race season begins with the Free Flight Run put on by the Coast Hills

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Running Club on Sunday, October 12 at 9 am, with 5K and 10K options. The race starts and ends at the South Beach Marina and follows a gorgeous, flat course under the Yaquina Bay Bridge and along the South Jetty, with views of the water for much of the route. It can be hard not to get distracted by the boats, birds, sea lions, and waves crashing on the jetties at the entrance to Yaquina Bay. Halloween is the perfect time of year for a run – it’s good to burn calories to make room for those Snickers bars. The Newport Rotary will sponsor the inaugural Trick or Treat, Monster Feet 5K and kids’ run on Sunday, October 26 at 10:30 am. Costumes are encouraged for adults and kids alike, and candy will be given out along the kids race route – such incentive! The course begins and ends at the Rogue Brewery in South Beach and includes one hill of about 140 feet.

Work up an appetite for your Thanksgiving Dinner at the Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning along the same beautiful route as the Free Flight Run. Organized by Coast Hills Events, this popular race offers 5K, 10K, and, new this year, 15K options, and a kids run of about a mile as well. Terrific prizes are offered at the post-race raffle, typically including homemade pumpkin pies.

Coast Hills Running Club’s Winter Trail Series goes off-road, organizing three

trail races ranging from four to six miles.

Locations vary for these races, as does the terrain. Some routes are gravel roads, some are hiking trails, and some can be quite muddy depending on the weather. Expect some major hills. These races will be the second Sunday of November, December, and January. Check their Facebook page for more information.

There is no better way to kick-start your New Year’s resolution than with the Newport Resolution Run on January 3. The race is a 5K in South Beach, but the real fun begins at the finish line, where runners will have the option of a polar bear plunge off the beach

or an ice dive challenge (or both, or neither).

Polar bear plungers will simply jump into the ocean, but if that isn’t quite cold enough for you, you can take the ice dive challenge in a specially-constructed frigid pool. Coast Hills Events will donate $1,000 of the proceeds from this event to the local elementary school’s boosters club.

The Sunday of the famous Newport Seafood & Wine Festival also brings the Coast Festival 5K, which starts and ends at the Newport Performing Arts Center in Nye Beach. Another Coast Hills Running Club event, this race takes runners along a scenic route in Nye Beach, out to the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, and back to the PAC for cooldown treats and a raffle. This year’s Coast Festival run will be the morning of February 22.

The second annual Shamrock Run will be held on March 15, featuring a 5K and kids run routes. Dress in green for this one, as a costume contest is part of the fun. The race begins and ends at Nana’s Irish Pub in Nye Beach, and wends its way throughout this beachside neighborhood. Food at Nana’s after the run is definitely the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Before the Loyalty Days parade takes over Highway 101 in Newport on May 4, runners can have the fun opportunity to “play in the street” at the Loyalty Days Fun Run. This two-mile course follows the highway,

which is shut down for the race and parade.

This is a very kid- and family-friendly race, and runners love being cheered on by parade audiences on the sidewalks lining the route.

Finally, before summer sets in, Coast Hills Events will sponsor a Mother’s Day Run, with 5K and 10K options, on May 10 starting

at the Newport Performing Arts Center.

In addition to these formal road races, Coast Hills Running Club sponsors group runs almost every weekend, and they welcome visitors. Find them on Facebook to keep up with all the latest info on group runs, trail runs, and road races.

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Old-fashioned Fun at Mariner Square

Become a believer at this Bayfront attraction

by Nancy Steinberg

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t’s easy to be cynical in the electronic age. We can research any topic instantly on our phones. To see talking animals, flying starships, and imaginary creatures, all we need to do is turn on our televisions. We’ve become a little jaded by virtual reality, special effects, and the accessibility of information.

But sometimes we crave good, oldfashioned fun. We want to suspend disbelief from time to time. It can be fun to be scared by our own reflection in a mirror, or by a mummy that comes unexpectedly to life.

That’s where the attractions at Mariner Square on Newport’s historic Bayfront come in. Ripley’s Believe it or Not and the Wax Works, in the distinctive terraced green building, and Undersea Gardens across the street, provide terrific entertainment for all ages.

“It definitely has a vintage feel to it,” says Dave Heater, the Manager of the Mariner Square attractions. “But that’s part of its charm.”

A recent visit there with two 10-year-old boys was a total blast. We started in the Wax Works. Each carefully-crafted figure in the museum can take months to create and costs tens of thousands of dollars. The tableaus range from Marilyn Monroe in her dressing room to Michael Jackson moonwalking by a genuine 1928 Rolls Royce to a scene from the Lord of the Rings movies. The boys and I couldn’t wait to see what was around each corner. In one creepy display is a band of marauding pirates; in another, Bigfoot in his natural Pacific Northwest habitat.

To satisfy people’s natural curiosity about the wax figures, there is currently one opportunity for close-up examination, a photo-op with Johnny Depp (please don’t touch Mr. Depp!). Heater says that in the future he will rotate the photo-op figures, and try to add additional ones. You can also have your picture taken with Mr. Spock in a Star Trek transporter exhibit.

One of the most popular displays allows visitors to perform on the American Idol stage, for a wax panel of Idol judges. Heater is sometimes blown away by the talent displayed by the visitors that step up to the

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display’s microphone. “There was one girl in here, maybe 12 years old, who had the voice of an angel,” he recalls.

Both Ripley’s and the Wax Works emphasize regional history. Both include an exhibit about earthquakes (the ground shakes under your feet in the Ripley’s display, perhaps the scariest exhibit of all for those of us who live here). The Wax Works features a scene from the Oregon Trail, while Ripley’s displays the actual flying lawn chair of the Oregon Balloon Man, Kent Couch, who set a record for the longest flight using a cluster of helium balloons by flying from Bend, OR to Cambridge, ID in 2007.

While I was most fascinated by the grotesque human tales in Ripley’s (The Unicorn Man! The Human Floor Lamp!), the boys liked the interactive exhibits best.

They loved the feeling of being suspended in space in the Star Room, and went nuts dancing in the Rainbow Dance Room.

While one of the boys was not quite ready to walk through King Tut’s Tomb, the other boy and I gave it a try, and laughed as we scared ourselves silly.

Both attractions exit through the extensive and well-stocked gift shop, with its great selection of Newport gear and souvenirs, candy, and arcade games. A popular souvenir option is wax hands, a station within the gift shop where you can dip your own hands in wax to create a personalized sculpture.

Across Bay Blvd is the Undersea Gardens, a floating aquarium where visitors can watch divers interact with a range of local marine life. This is the oldest of the three attractions, built in 1966, one of six or eight floating aquariums built around the country at the time.

Heater looks forward to adding more updated and interactive elements to all three attractions, and to continuing Mariner Square’s important role both as a tourist attraction and a community institution.

Whether you “believe it or not,” you’re bound to have fun at Mariner Square.

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If RVs are how you Roll …

You’ll be right at home at a Newport RV Park

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by Nancy Steinberg

ou RVers are a special breed of traveler. You take your own hotel room and kitchen with you, but insist that your adventures are not complete without the smell of the campfire and the sounds of the great outdoors. Newport welcomes RV travelers of all stripes: fulltime nomads following their bliss, weekend road warriors, and everyone in between. Especially as the weather becomes unfriendly to tent camping, try one of these Newport RV parks for a great place to rest your rig. For more information about these and other RV parks near Newport, as well as video tours of each one, go to www. lincolncountyrvparks.com.

Beverly Beach State Park

198 NE 123rd St., just off of Hwy 101 RV Sites: 53 sites with full hookups, 75 sites with electrical and water, some pull-through sites Amenities: Wood for sale, playground, group activities area, dump station Web site: www.oregonstateparks.org, search for Beverly Beach State Park Just north of Newport is this gorgeous state park with wooded sites along Spencer Creek with easy access to a spectacular ocean beach.

The Spencer Creek Nature Trail winds through the campground, and the whole family will love the occasional ranger-led educational programs conducted at the park. Spencer Creek empties onto the sand just under the bridge supporting Hwy 101, a short walk from the campground. This stunning beach is beloved by surfers and rockhounds. Keep your eyes open for fossils that litter the beach, having emerged from the cliffs as the winter storms erode them away.

You can find fossilized scallop shells, marine snails, wood of ancient trees, and even marine mammal bones!

Pacific Shores Motor Coach Resort

6225 N. Coast Hwy RV Sites: Limited to Class A and C motor coaches, 25-foot minimum.

About 100 sites, all with hookups including cable TV and wifi.

Amenities: Two heated swimming pools, saunas, Jacuzzis, exercise room, club house and store, basketball court, laundry Web site: www.pacificshoresmotorcoachresort.com For motor home travelers, Pacific Shores is the lap of luxury. The resort is gated and secure, and the sites, all privately owned but for rent, are spacious. Most sites are either ocean front or have breathtaking ocean views, including of the Yaquina Head lighthouse to the south. With its extensive amenities and lovely clubhouse overlooking the ocean, Pacific Shores would be a great spot for a family reunion, wedding reception, or other event.

Sawyer’s Landing

4098 Yaquina Bay Road RV Sites: 53, electrical, cable, wifi hookups, some with sewer Amenities: On-site store, boat launch, boat and crab ring rentals Web site: Find Sawyer’s Landing on Facebook This peaceful, rural spot on the Yaquina River is a fisherman’s paradise. Here you can launch a small boat, or rent one, to go after crabs and salmon in the river and bay. Just up the road is Oregon Oyster Farms if you crave the briny bivalves for dinner. Sawyer’s Landing is a great spot for wildlife viewing as well, visited by a range

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of bird life, sea lions, and the occasional pod of killer whales. Miss your home-town pub? Check out the Mad Dog Country Tavern just across the street.

Harbor Village RV Park

923 SE Bay Blvd RV Sites: 140 (100 full-time year-round; 40 for vacationers) with free hookups including cable Amenities: Laundry, free wifi near office, showers, walking distance to many attractions Web site: www.harborvillagervpark.com This lovely RV park is close to the restaurants, shops, and attractions of the Bayfront but a world away, with its wooded sites along a meandering creek. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates are available to accommodate any kind of traveler.

Port of Newport RV Park & Marina

2120 SE Marine Science Dr. RV Sites: 143, many specified for big rigs, free hookups including cable and wifi Other amenities: Dump station, fish cleaning station, boat launch, showers, laundry, store, easy access to bike trails Web site: www.portofnewport.com/rv-parks/ The Port of Newport operates two RV parks on the south shore of beautiful Yaquina Bay, both within walking distance of the many attractions in South Beach, such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and Aquarium Village. The world headquarters of the Rogue Brewery is your next-door neighbor, where you can sample and purchase their world-famous brews, take a tour of the brewery operation, and have a great meal overlooking the busy marina. In addition, a system of paved bike trails is easily accessible, which can connect you to the south jetty at the mouth of the bay and from there to South Beach State Park.

South Beach State Park

Two miles south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge on Hwy 101 RV Sites: 227 paved sites with electrical hook-ups and water (no sewer) Amenities: Dump station, playground, beach access, restrooms with showers, pedestrian & bike path Web site: www.oregonstateparks.org, search for South Beach State Park Nestled behind the dunes in a coastal forest south of the bridge is the campground at South Beach State Park, where RVs are welcome.

This park has a wilderness feel but is still close to all the amenities and attractions Newport has to offer. Multiple trails spiderweb throughout the park, including the Cooper Ridge hiking trail, a wooded equestrian

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trail, and a flat, paved, ADA-accessible bike trail that connects the park to the South Jetty recreation area. From there bikers and walkers can hook up to the trails that pass by the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Rogue Ales brewery, and the NOAA fleet facility. South Beach State Park also has a new Frisbee golf course, and one of the nicest stretches of beach on the central coast.

Whaler’s Rest RV Park & Resort

2650 SE 123rd St., South Beach RV Sites: About 170 with hookups, free cable and wifi; many are pullthrough Amenities: Dump station, tennis courts, recreation hall, horseshoes & shuffleboard, pool, spa, restaurant, playground, showers, laundry Web site: www.rvonthego.com/oregon/whalers-rest-rv-campingresort/ Spectacular Whaler’s Rest, south of Newport and north of the tiny town of Seal Rock, is a Thousand Trails membership park, but nonmembers are welcome as well. The list of amenities at Whaler’s Rest is seemingly endless: tennis courts, recreation hall, shuffleboard, mini-golf, pool, spa, multiple clubhouses – you name it, they’ve got it at Whaler’s Rest. The setting is the best part, though: a forested walking trail leads to easy beach access and other trails throughout the park offer lovely walking options. Whaler’s Rest also offers storage for trailers and motor homes in the off season, if your RV has an off season.

CHECKLIST Other RV Sites in Lincoln County: Devil’s Lake State Park, Lincoln City Premier RV Resort, Lincoln City Chinook Bend Resort & Marina, Lincoln City Sunset Landing RV Park, Siletz Fogarty Creek State Park, Depoe Bay Seal Rocks RV Cove, Seal Rock Waldport KOA, Waldport Sea Perch RV Resort, Yachats

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Keep your Fitness on Track at the Newport Recreation Center V

by Nancy Steinberg

acation is no time to slack off on your fitness regime – in fact, it’s the perfect time to put away the excuse of not having time for exercise, and take out those sneakers. Visitors are welcome to use the Newport Recreation Center, a 45,000-square foot municipal facility that has what you need to work up a sweat. You can walk or run on the indoor track, work out on the weight machines, play basketball, or join a fitness class on a drop-in basis. Ever played pickle ball?

Vacation is always a good time to try something new. More details are included below.

Gyms

The Rec Center has two gyms: a full-size gym for basketball, volleyball, and other sports, and a smaller multi-purpose space used for rollerblading, indoor soccer, gymnastics, toddler play equipment during “Indoor Park” times, and other activities. Both are available to use on a drop-in basis if they are not scheduled for a formal activity.

Come shoot some hoops, practice your roller-blading, or bring the little ones to Indoor Park where slides, tunnels, balls, and ride-in cars are provided (Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am and Saturdays 9:00 am – noon). Non-resident daily drop-in fees range from $3.60 to $5.15 depending on age; Indoor Park is $2.00 per child.

Cardio/Strength Training Area

Forty-nine strength training and cardio machines are stationed upstairs in the workout area, including elliptical machines, treadmills, recumbent bikes, upright bikes, a stair climber, rowing machines, and strength-training machines. You can also use a large selection of free weights, benches, fitness balls, kettle bells, mats, and other equipment. Certified Personal Trainers are available upon request. A

circuit training room and a two-lane track for walking and running are also available.

Other Rec Center Facilities

The Rec Center also houses two mirrored dance studio/aerobics rooms as well as classrooms and meeting rooms. All of these spaces are available to rent for classes, meetings, birthday parties, and other gatherings. Lockers, showers, and changing rooms are also provided for your convenience.

Drop-in Classes and Activities

Many classes and activities offered at the Rec Center welcome dropin participants with varying drop-in fees (many are free to annual pass holders). Zumba is offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:45 for a $6 drop-in fee. Pickle ball (a fast-paced racquet sport) welcomes players at a variety of times depending on skill level; see the Newport Parks and Rec Department’s web site for details. Pilates classes are Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 and Fridays at noon ($6.50 drop-in fee). There are many more as well, including Powersculpt, Qigong, and Tai Chi. A complete schedule is available at newportoregon.gov/ dept/par/.

Municipal Pool

The Newport pool is located near Sam Case Primary School on NE 12th St. (a brand new municipal aquatic center will be built adjacent to the Rec Center beginning in summer of 2015 and is slated to open in 2016). The public is welcome to join in lap swimming, recreational swims, and classes like water aerobics at the pool for a drop-in fee.

For a complete schedule, go to newportoregon.gov/dept/par/pool/ schedule.asp.

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Get Out of Town!

Adventures to the north, south, and east of Newport

By Nancy Steinberg Here at Travel Newport, we just love Newport. We don’t know why anyone would live or vacation anywhere else. But we do acknowledge that Newport doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It is part of a vibrant central coast community where there’s lots to do and see within a relatively small radius. Come visit us, but check out our stunning neighbors too! Here are some ideas for extending the radius of your trip here.

North

Depoe Bay, 12 miles north of Newport, is an adorable little town deemed the Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon coast. Here you can board whale watching boats and fishing charters from the world’s smallest harbor, or even watch whales from the shore. Whale information abounds: Oregon State Parks operates a whale watching center across the street from the Whale, Sealife, and Shark Museum operated by marine biologist Carrie Newell. You can find food from salt water taffy to fresh, local seafood as well as souvenirs galore along the main drag.

More fun awaits in Lincoln City, about 25 miles north of Newport. Whether you want to play golf on a world-class course (Salishan Resort), take a cooking class at the Lincoln City Culinary Center, or see a movie at the lovely old Bijou Theater, you’ll find never-ending fun.

South

Seal Rock State Park, only 10 miles south of Newport, is absolutely stunning. The offshore rocks provide habitat for flocks of birds, and harbor seals often haul out there as well. At low tide, these are some of the best and most accessible tide pools around.

Yachats is a funky, beautiful small town about 24 miles south of Newport where you can do some of the best winter storm-watching on the coast. One of the prime spots for storm-watching is the Adobe Resort, a full-service resort for the whole family. In addition to watching the crashing surf from your window, you can stay warm, if not dry, in the indoor heated pool and spa, use the fitness and game rooms, and enjoy a meal at the Adobe’s award-winning restaurant. You can also walk to the quaint Yachats downtown area, lined with unique gift shops and awesome restaurants.

East

Just east of Newport is Toledo, an arts mecca and mill town rolled into one. Renowned painter Michael Gibbons maintains his studio and gallery here, along with artists Sam Briseño, Ivan Kelly, Doug Haga, Becky Miller, and others. Don’t miss Pig Feathers Barbecue and the Twisted Snout Brewery at the end of Main Street. If you’re feeling really ambitious, you can bike (or, truth be told, drive) from the Bayfront in Newport all the way to Toledo along gorgeous Yaquina Bay. If you bike, you’ll really earn your barbecue and beer!

West?

It’s a little harder to visit our neighbors to the west, the closest of which is, well, Japan. Seas can be rough in winter, but there is good recreational fishing offshore through the fall. You’ll get a whole new perspective on Newport if you view it from the rolling ocean.

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