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or all the hustle and bustle of the impending holiday season, there has been something missing from the rhythm of Lincoln City for the past few weeks. The gentle sounds of Feel Good Jazz that usher in the evening for so many listeners of KBCH Radio fell silent when host Dennis Gibson became ill in late November.

Dennis has graced the airwaves at 1400 AM for almost 20 years, working tirelessly both in front of the microphone and behind the scenes to provide Lincoln City with its soothing soundtrack.

Dennis Gibson

A lifelong fan of the stage, Dennis is also a driving force behind Theatre West, helping bring drama, comedy and

from the editor farce to life for locals and visitors alike.

With medical bills mounting, Dennis and his wife, Stina SeegerGibson, could use a little help from the community to which they have given so much throughout the years.

Fortunately, they are blessed with friends who have rallied to their aid.

Friends like Keith Altomare, Dennis’ colleague at KBCH, who has stepped in to spearhead a fund-raising drive. Keith has been hosting a special holiday run of Feel Good Jazz all this week, collecting donations to help Dennis with the expenses that lie ahead .

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“There are people that really like Dennis’ show and they haven’t had it,�

Keith said. “So I wanted to give them a little jazz.�

Keith will be on air from 4 to 5 pm each day through Friday, Dec. 16, accepting donations throughout.

People are also welcome to drop by and inscribe a message to Dennis in a copy of “Jazz: A History of America’s Music� that Keith is preparing as a welcome-home gift.

Donations can also be made online at www.gofundme.com/help-fordennis-and-stina.

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e were relaxing in a hotel room in Portland following an afternoon peddling “Wander” at the Oregon Historical Society’s Holiday Cheer. Football was on the TV, but I, of course, wasn’t really watching. I saw the Steelers had won, groaned and said something rude. But the Eagles had lost and that was good. Yes, I was born and raised in PA, but I will never cheer for either team. They sealed that deal when they signed Michael Vick.

And then something else caught my attention, and I forgot all about football. I won’t go into all the details, but in essence a dog that had been adopted by an acquaintance of mine was not working out and needed a home. As you may know, I recently lost Mugsy. For the first time in 30-plus years, there were no four-legged kids underfoot, and

Luna settling in to her new home

my heart was absolutely broken.

Chan and I agreed we would rescue another dog or two when the time was right. Maybe in six months or so.

Silly us. If experience has taught me anything, it is that when it comes to rescuing animals, you often get very little say in the how, where or when.

I wasn’t even looking for a dog when I found my beagle Babe in a pet store. She had blue eyes and looked like the loneliest pup in the world. I took her home. We soon learned those blue eyes were likely the result of inbreeding, which also cursed her with a bad heart. We lost her when she was just six.

When I saw the barking, growling, black and brown mutt at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, I said, ‘No one is ever going to adopt that one.

He’s mean.’ Turns out he was just a pup. I named him Mugsy. We quickly decided this boxer/terrier

mix was either going to make us the best dog owners ever or terrorize us into never adopting another dog.

There was also Doozi, the shelter rescue Bearded Collie who lived to the ripe old age of 17, and Linus, part of a rescue litter who would die at age eight of uncontrollable seizures. I loved every single one of them with every ounce of me.

When Mugsy was the only one left, we knew we would have to be a one-dog household. Mugs just wasn’t interested in sharing us.

Then he was gone, too. And there we were Sunday night. From the conversations with “D,” who originally rescued Luna, but could not keep her because of her own health issues, and “S,” the woman who adopted Luna last summer, I knew this little four-year-old Papillon had some issues. “S” insisted she was a sweet dog, but had bit

her boyfriend twice and barked a lot, prompting complaints from her neighbors. On Monday night, “S” brought Luna to us.

She is as sweet as promised, easily startled and not real keen on men — something we are working on. She also has several scars on her nose, and from snippets of conversation, I knew she’d had a very hard start in life. I asked “D” to fill me in. Here, in part, is her note: “Three yrs ago, a friend told me about these dogs that were used as bait dogs, for pit bull fights in Salem, so I went with some friends to help get them, they were all pretty much skin and bones, very feral. We took them into Portland to file a complaint. They said all three would have to be put down. One passed on the way. It broke my heart, but I had just lost my mom, and my dog and I was not in a good place, I had been

praying for a sign, a purpose … I asked if I could try and train her. She bit me a few times … and it took me almost a year to where she was very loyal and knew many commands…

She literally saved my life.”

Just as “D” saved Luna’s.

Now, it’s our turn — to make sure Luna knows she is safe; she is loved; she is home.

For those of you who think this is an indictment of pit bulls, it is not.

I know some lovely pits and very responsible owners.

For those of you who think I should forget about the hideous Michael Vick and show a little support for my home-state teams, I ask you to reread the note above.

Then, take another look at Luna.

Lori Tobias is the author of the novel “Wander” and a journalist of many years. Follow her at loritobias.com.

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As a restaurant that specializes in locally grown, seasonal ingredients, it’s no surprise that December finds Lincoln City’s Hearth & Table creating mouthwatering dishes from winter staples such as potatoes, celery and squash.

But guests browsing the everchanging menu will also find echoes of a warmer season thanks to pickled vegetables and chilies — and a massive freezer packed with hundreds of pounds of blueberries and nectarines.

“Little things like that, we are still borrowing from the summer,” said co-owner Ethan Granberg.

Pickled offerings include tangy sauerkraut as well as a South American curdito, which accompanies a cheese and masa cake. Meanwhile, from the freezer, smoked chipotle chilies add a touch of warmth while summer fruits elevate pastries into the perfect antidote to a gray winter day.

Winter vegetables also get their day in the sun, with brassica and root vegetables from Osprey Farm of Willamina playing a role in many dishes, often supporting the undisputed star of the cold-season show — squash.

“We have 500 pounds of squash that we are still chipping away at and that will probably run out halfway through the winter,” Ethan said. “You can do anything with squash.”

Co-owner Danelle Lochrie said she and Ethan test that theory every winter, serving squash in every conceivable way, shredded on to salads, blended into soups and baked into pumpkin pie.

“It’s that time of year,” she said.

“People look forward to seeing it.”

Ethan said the winter weather has also led customers toward some of the heartier breakfast offerings, like Mexican chorizo hash or biscuits and sausage with

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Danelle Lochrie starts work on another batch of artisan loaves

gravy — both of which use Hearth & Table’s house-made sausage.

The cold-weather demand for soups sees the restaurant serving up three varieties a week, while also offering other winter warmers such as baña cauda, Italian for “warm bath.” The dish transforms humble roasted broccoli into a decadent feast with a sauce made from garlic and anchovies cooked in equal parts olive oil and butter.

“It’s good to dip your pizza crusts into,” Danelle said, offering a reminder that, alongside its ever-changing bistro menu, Hearth & Table also operates a full pizza kitchen, with toppings ranging from traditional favorites like mushroom and olive to more unusual options, such as fresh bartwurst and dry-cured salumi.

And the list of beers to complement that pizza continues

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to grow, with Ethan particularly proud of the breadth of the selection, many of which are available to take out.

“It’s wintertime; people like the roasty, malty, coffee, chocolate beers,” he said. “We have everything from super light and fruity to extremely dark and coffee roasted right now.”

And if talk of chocolate and coffee flavors gets you in the mood for dessert, Danelle has you covered, producing a steady supply of pastries and pies that are the fitting postscript to the grandest feast.

This winter’s creations have included a bourbon walnut layer pie; a French apple custard pie; and a chocolate chess pie, a Southern recipe that calls for baked chocolate custard covered with a layer of sugar and cocoa.

No, Danelle will not come round to your house and take care of your holiday baking; but she is willing to do the next best thing by taking orders for the festive period up until Tuesday, Dec. 20, offering everything from bread to eggnog cheesecake pie.

“We are doing cinnamon rolls, which are always super popular for Christmas morning,” she said.

“And a fantastic almond cake, made with almond paste. It’s super

light and not too sweet but really strong with the almond flavor.”

And Hearth & Table will be marking New Year’s Eve as well, serving up a special, allday Southern-style brunch, with comfort food combinations including fried chicken, biscuits and gravy and shrimp and grits.

From Christmas pastries to New Year brunch and everything in between, Ethan and Danelle’s accessible approach to gourmet food starts with a focus on finding the best ingredients — no matter how small.

Ethan said eggs from Schooner Creek Farm are the perfect example — offer consistently great quality from a local source.

“Sometimes easy to overlook a relatively small ingredient like an egg,” Ethan said. “But when it’s that great and locally produced by happy, healthy chickens out in the fields, I feel really honored to be able to offer it.”

“We can add an egg to any of our dishes,” Danelle said. “And it will be a great egg.”

Hearth & Table is located at 660 SE Hwy. 101, across from City Hall. It is open from 11 am to 8 pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Call them at 541-614-0966 or go to www. hearthandtablekitchen.com.

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There has never been a more appropriate time to get a second round in at Lincoln City’s Rusty Truck Brewing, with an influx of new equipment allowing Brewmaster Jonathan Anderson to double his production.

The shift from a 10-barrel to a 20-barrel system will allow the brewery to offer a wider variety of beers throughout the year, while also making the process much more efficient. Larger tanks will allow for bigger batches, while an auger system from the milling room to the mash tun means Anderson will spend less time shoveling grain and more time devising new brews.

“He’s got all kinds of new ideas brewing up in his head,” said Manager Branden Fowler. “He’s already produced a phenomenal wheat IPA and a black lager.”

The new system allows Rusty Truck to produce almost 3,000 barrels per year, building on the growing popularity of its beers throughout the state.

It was that growth on the beer side of the business that prompted owner Brian Whitehead to spearhead the recent rebranding, which saw Roadhouse 101 take on its sister brewery’s name and transform into a brewpub.

Fowler said the rebrand put beer front and center, with

Above: Brewmaster Jonathan Anderson and Manager Branden Fowler Left: Fowler surveys the massive tanks of Rusty Truck Brewing’s new 20-barrel system

sales of taster trays increasing fourfold and bar staff filling 10 times as many growlers as before.

And anyone who misses the former name can console themselves by looking above the bar, where the old, neon Roadhouse 101 sign sits in pride of place — a fitting centerpiece for décor that features everything from road signs and traffic lights to, occasionally, fully functional motorcycles winched into the rafters.

This rustic, madcap style could not be further from the look envisioned for Rusty Truck’s future tasting room, which is starting to take shape in the brewhouse building behind the restaurant. Fowler said the new facility will have a sleek, contemporary

feel, designed to tie in with the stainless steel brewing equipment. Once the tasting room opens, guests will be able to sample the Rusty Truck’s award-winning beers and pick from a select food menu while watching new batches come together in the background.

Fowler said he hopes to have the tasting room up and running this spring, with the aim of being open full time during the summer.

Meanwhile, in the restaurant, the revamped brewpub-style menu is proving a hit, packed with items perfect for sharing and crafted to pair well with everything from a hoppy IPA to a malty stout.

New items include Sundried Tomato, Spinach & Artichoke

Dip and a Hummus Platter as starters, along with main courses such as cod and halibut fish and chips in beer batter; and Cavatappi-Crusted Mac & Cheese bathed in a sauce made with Rusty Truck Ales.

Replacing the previous list of seven separate burgers is a build-your-own option, starting with a half-pound Kobe beef patty and offering options ranging from smoked bacon and Ortega chili to blue cheese and the famed Sugar Shack BBQ Sauce.

In addition to a full slate of year-round brews, guests will find taps loaded with seasonals including a Fresh Hop IPA, Low Rider Pilsner, a Wheat IPA, an India Pale Lager and their newest addition, Milk Chocolate Baltic Porter.

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For anyone overwhelmed by the options, Fowler and his bartending crew are on hand to offer advice on which beers pair best with which flavors.

“I would probably suggest the Wheat IPA with the cavatappi mac and cheese,” he said, “The Kobe burger goes well with a stout or porter and the India Pale Lager with the fish and chips.”

Helping people navigate their way through the world of craft beers is one of Fowler’s favorite parts of the job — and a task that becomes particularly important around the holidays, when large family groups often contain a mix of craft brew aficionados and relatives who have never strayed beyond a domestic lager.

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Low Rider Pilsner,” Fowler said. “Then over to the Beach Blonde, which has a tiny bit more body. Then my goal is to get them to heavier, more flavorful beers.”

Along the way, Rusty Truck guests will likely develop opinions every bit as definite and Fowler and Anderson, who continue to differ on whether it’s ever OK to serve beer in a chilled glass.

“On a hot day, with a pilsner I would recommend a chilled glass,” Fowler said.

“Brewmaster would disagree with me on that.”

Rusty Truck Brewing is located at 4649 SW Hwy. 101.

For more information, including a list of upcoming events, go to rustytruckbrewing.com or call 541-994-7729.

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Most towns have a mayor and cop, a butcher and a baker — but very few can claim their very own “Head Dirt Nerd.” It just so happens that Lincoln City can, and is putting that nerd in charge this winter.

Fossil and gem expert Laura Joki is partnering with the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau to lead a series of Beachcombing Clinics, scouring the sand for minerals, rocks, gemstones and other coastal collectibles.

“I’ve been collecting and studying beach fossils and minerals for years, and can’t wait to share my knowledge with visitors,” Joki said.

“The geology of the Oregon Coast is simply fascinating! Each natural treasure you can find on our beach has a story behind it, dating back millions of years.”

After a winter storm on the Oregon Coast, the sand erodes to reveal a treasure trove of discoveries. Fossils in the form of sand dollars, petrified wood and shells are commonly found above the surface. But, “rockhounds” and amateur geologists seek more colorful prizes. Minerals in the form of agates, jasper,

labradorite and amber are eagerly sought by budding treasure hunters. These are just a few of the coastal collectibles visitors can uncover and learn about at the beachcombing clinics.

Each clinic begins on the beach at the SW 33rd Street beach access in the Nelscott District of Lincoln City. These free clinics begin with a brief orientation by Joki, who will describe the geology of the area and the types of fossils and minerals that are commonly found. Then, she will take participants on a guided beach tour. Clinics last for about two hours and participants are encouraged to ask questions

and provide feedback.

“Visitors should prepare for an unforgettable beachcombing adventure,” Joki said. “The best part about the clinics is that not only do they take home knowledge of our local geology, but they also get to take home what they find.”

The first clinic will start at 9 am on Monday, Jan. 2. Public parking is available at SW 32nd and 35th streets, and also along SW Anchor Avenue. Participants should dress for the winter weather and plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early.

For more information, call the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau at 800-452-2151 or go to OregonCoast.org.

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All present and correct?

Finished all your Christmas baking and still have breadcrumbs left over? If so, the Audubon Society of Lincoln City wants you to take part in a citizen-science project that has been going for 117 years.

The Christmas Bird Count began in 1900 and has expanded to include hundreds of counts conducted throughout the Western Hemisphere, which contribute valuable scientific data about bird population trends.

The count will return to North Lincoln County for its fourth year this Sunday, Dec. 18, with anyone who feeds and watches birds in their back yard invited to take part.

The event runs from 6:30 am to 4 pm, and backyard volunteers can count for anywhere from a few minutes to all day long. Those up for a day in the field can join one of society’s volunteer teams. For more information on what you can do and how to do it, check out the society’s “feeder count” and “field team” opportunities at www.lincolncityaudubon.org.

This year, data from the bird count will be sent to the Laboratory of Ornithology at Cornell University where Christmas Bird Count records have been used to study changes in bird populations and wintering ranges. The entire historical record of all Christmas Bird Counts can be found at birds.audubon.org/ data-research.

For more information or to sign up, contact Dawn Villaescusa at dawnv@birdlover.com or 503507-8457; or Caren Willoughby at tcwilloughby@charter.net or 541-992-2809.

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Zone for the holidays Holiday heart After school lets out for the holiday break, the Kids Zone in Depoe Bay will be there to pick up the slack, offering full-day programs from Monday, Dec. 19, through Friday, Dec. 23.

Families with students in grades Kindergarten and older are welcome to register to attend on any or all of the five days.

“Neighbors For Kids realizes that children need a safe, productive and fun place to be when school is out of session,” said Executive Director Toby Winn, “and they are here to support working parents from the community who are in need of child care and a quality program.”

The center will be open daily from 8 am to 5:30 pm, with a fee of $20 per day. There are also halfday options available for families; 8 am to 12:30 pm for $8, or 12:30

to 5:30 pm for $12.

Children will take part in various enrichment activities, including arts and crafts, music,

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Holiday-themed projects will also be on offer such as cookie baking, making elf hats, ornaments, decorations and clay snowman sculptures. Participants will also be challenged to paint their own version of “Starry Night” by Van Gogh in the visual arts classroom.

All children who attend will receive nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day that will be prepared fresh on site, including a light breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Parents must provide their own transportation to and from the site, located at 634 SE Hwy. 101 in Depoe Bay. For more information about the Kids Zone’s Winter Break services and to enroll your children, call 541-765-8990 or drop by the center and meet the staff.

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Sticking to a healthy diet can be especially tough during the holiday season, with temptation lurking in every plate of Christmas cookies and every cup of eggnog.

Fortunately, the Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute has found a way to help people focus on the impact of all that indulgence — by scheduling heart health screenings in January and February.

The free screenings will take place from 8 am to noon on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Newport’s Center for Health Education, 740 SW 9th Street; and again from 8 am to noon on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Lincoln City’s Health Professions Education Center, 3011 NE 28th Street.

Appointments last about 30

minutes and include a full lipid panel with total cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure checks. Copies of test results will be provided so participants can follow up with their primary care provider.

Eight hours of fasting is required for accurate test results, and no food or beverages other than water should be consumed after midnight the night before the test. Most medications are okay to take, with water, prior to the screenings. Check with your primary care provider to be sure.

Heart-healthy refreshments will be provided at each screening for people to enjoy after their tests.

Registration is required. To schedule an appointment, call toll free 1-855543-2780 (1-855-5-HEART-0).

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Artist reception

“Dear Santa�

Hoffman Center for the Arts • Manzanita An opening reception for this exhibit of prints from “Tales Of The Marabouâ€? by retired forensic neurologist and children’s author Dr. Reed Wilson. 2 to 4 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue.

Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook A heartwarming collection of scenes portraying Santa from various viewpoints. 7 pm, 1204 Ivy Street. Tickets, $15 for adults and $10 for kids aged 12 and under, available by calling 503-842-7940.

Christmas Lights Show

“Seed: The Untold Story�

Victorian Christmas Open House

Holmes Road • Lincoln City Steve Prewitt’s light display gets bigger every year. See for yourself by strolling the grounds or, if the weather is bad, driving through and tuning into 106.5 FM. 5-10 pm, 2642 NE Holmes Road, every night through Jan. 1. Free, but donations accepted for the Lincoln City food Pantry.

Hoffman Center for the Arts • Manzanita This award-winning 2016 documentary follows seed keepers protecting mankind’s 12,000-year-old food legacy. Directed

by Jon Betz and Taggart Siegel. $5. 7:30 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue.

Heceta Head Lightstation • Yachats The Queen Ann-style Keeper’s House is decked out in all its finery for this celebration, featuring hot drinks, treats, performances by local musicians and a visit from Santa Claus. FMI, call 541-547-3696. 4-7 pm, 14 miles south of Yachats.

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Oregon Coast Children’s Center for the Arts • Toledo A chance for kids to make paper holiday crafts while browsing a range of items that are perfect for family gifts.

Workshops are free but donations accepted. 11 am-5 pm, 321 SE 3rd Street. Repeated Saturday.

Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport See the aquarium lit up with more than half a million colorful lights and holiday decorations, visit with Santa and even see him take a plunge in SCUBA gear at this annual holiday celebration. $8. 5-8 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. Repeated Saturday.

Sea of Lights Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport See the aquarium lit up with more than half a million colorful lights and holiday decorations, visit with Santa and even see him take a plunge in SCUBA gear at this annual holiday celebration. $8. 5-8 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. Repeated Saturday.

Spotlight Show Yaquina Art Association Gallery • Newport See glasswork from Mary young paired with watercolors by Michael and Maureen Farer at this free show. 11 am to 4 pm daily, 789 NW Beach Drive. Runs through Dec. 23.

“Dear Santa�

Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook A heartwarming collection of scenes portraying Santa from various viewpoints. 7 pm, 1204 Ivy Street. Tickets, $15 for adults and $10 for kids aged 12 and under, available by calling 503-842-7940.

“Art�

Newport Performing Arts Center New Visions Arts presents this Tony award-winning dark comedy about a painting and the three friends with different opinions of its value. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $15 in advance or $17 at the door, available by calling 541-265-ARTS and online at www. coastarts.org.

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Community Christmas Concert Congregational Church of Lincoln City Hear seasonal songs and Christmas carols performed by singers, instrumentalists and the handbell choir. Free, but donations accepted for the Lincoln City Food Pantry. 7 pm, 1760 NW 25th Street, behind Kenny’s IGA. Repeated Saturday.

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Newport Performing Arts Center New Visions Arts presents this Tony award-winning dark comedy about a painting and the three friends with different opinions of its value. 2 pm and 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $15 in advance or $17 at the door, available by calling 541-265-ARTS and online at www.coastarts.org.

Holiday Crafts Event & Gift Sale Oregon Coast Children’s Center for the Arts • Toledo A chance for kids to make paper holiday crafts while browsing a range of items that are perfect for family gifts. Workshops are free but donations accepted. 11 am-5 pm, 321 SE 3rd Street.

Hangar-round with Santa Tillamook Air Museum Santa is coming to Hangar B to help folks in need during the holidays. Enjoy cookies, cocoa and raffles and get your photo taken with Saint Nick in return for one can of food for the Oregon Food Bank of Tillamook. 1-4 pm, 6030 Hanger Road.

Community Christmas Concert Congregational Church of Lincoln City Hear seasonal songs and Christmas carols performed by singers, instrumentalists and the handbell choir. Free, but donations accepted for the Lincoln City Food Pantry. 3 pm, 1760 NW 25th Street, behind Kenny’s IGA.

Winter Solstice Celebration and Bonfire Yachats Commons Bring a log to add to the bonfire at this seventh

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annual celebration hosted by the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences. There will be sweet treats, coffee and hot chocolate and possibly live music. It has rained every year, so dress accordingly. Free, but donations accepted. 4 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. FMI, call 541-961-6695.

Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Tucked away at the library’s south end, this book lover’s paradise offers a huge selection and unbelievably low prices. Hosted by Friends of Driftwood Library, with all proceeds benefiting library programs and needs. 10 am to 2 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-557-9400.

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A chance to see works from Senitila McKinley’s new “Colour Me Blind� collection and to chat with the artist. Proceeds will benefit Seashore Family Literacy. 6-9 pm, 5693 NW Pacific Coast Hwy. FMI, call 541-563-3862.

Newport Performing Arts Center New Visions Arts presents this Tony awardwinning dark comedy about a painting and the three friends with different opinions of its value. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $15 in advance or $17 at the door, available by calling 541-265-ARTS and online at www. coastarts.org.

The Phoenix Exchange • Tillamook Come share your favorite poem, short story or bit of theater at this poetry slam and literature night. Author Joan Cutuly will be acting as MC, and local authors Neal Lemery and Karen Keltz are on the docket. All ages are welcome, and light refreshments will be provided. 5-7 pm, 2015 2nd Street.

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Lincoln County Fairgrounds • Newport Snug in the fairgrounds exhibition hall, this market features locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am to 1 pm, 633 NE 3rd Street.

Sunday Solo Senior Social Best Western • Newport Relax and share the sunset with new friends in the Starfish Grill, which offers tasty menu choices and the chance to mingle with fellow seniors. 6-8 pm, 3019 Hwy. 101.

Tango Beginner Class South Beach Community Center • Newport Learn how to do the Tango, also known as Milonga, to traditional Argentine tango music. Free, but donations appreciated. Class starts at 7 pm, dancing from 7:30-10 pm, 3024 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, go to newportoregontango.com or call 541-351-8457.

“Babes in Toyland�

The Bijou Theatre • Lincoln City A festive screening of this full-length Laurel and Hardy family musical comedy, also known as “March of the Wooden Soldiers.â€? $2. 11 am, 1624 NE Hwy 101.

Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita Join St. Catherine Episcopal Church for tasty treats, tea and door prizes, with all proceeds going to the Manzanita Tornado Relief fund. 1-3 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue. FMI or to RSVP, email Becky Berg at beckyberg1911@gmail.com.

Christmas music Victorian Christmas Open House Heceta Head Lightstation • Yachats The Queen Ann-style Keeper’s House is decked out in all its finery for this celebration, featuring hot drinks, treats, performances by local musicians and a visit from Santa Claus. FMI, call 541-547-3696.

4-7 pm, 14 miles south of Yachats.

Tillamook United Methodist Church • Tillamook Hear the Chancel Choir and the Pacific Chimes along with featured choir soloists Emily Nord-Rush, Jerry Jefferies and Bill Farnum. All are welcome. 11 am, 3808 12th Street.

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Volta Gallery • Lincoln City Raise a glass to Lincoln City artist Tracy MacEwan’s recovery from his 2011 stroke at this gathering, featuring artwork, refreshments and a reading from “My Brother’s Keeper: A Caregiver’s Storyâ€? by Wendy Mac Ewan Kroger. 4-7 pm, 4830 SE Hwy. 101.

4-H Family Skating Party Tillamook County Fairgrounds • Tillamook Bring your own skates or borrow some from the rink to take part in this speedy celebration. 5:30-7

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pm, 4603 3rd Street. Free for 4-H Families but canned food donations accepted for the food bank.

Bring finger foods to share with everyone. FMI, call 503-842-3433.

Blue Christmas Chapel by the Sea Church • Lincoln City Dispirited during the holidays? Feeling alone?

Suffering with ill health?

This support program aims to help those who find themselves low while the world celebrates around them. 6:30 pm, 2125 SE Lee Street. FMI, call 541-996-2070.

Book Sale Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Tucked away at the library’s south end, this book lover’s paradise offers a huge selection and unbelievably low prices. Hosted by Friends of Driftwood Library, with all proceeds benefiting library programs and needs. 10 am to 2 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541557-9400.

INHOUSE Jazz Private Home • Oregon Coast Bassist Tim Gilson and trombonist Stan Bock join forces for this holiday concert, located in an intimate home setting. 5-8 pm. Admission is by suggested donation of $15 to $30. For reservations and directions, call 360-606-7136 or email aaverre@hotmail.com.

Lincoln City area Get out in the field or spot birds from the warmth of your own home in this tally, organized by the Audubon Society of Lincoln City. FMI or to register, call 503-507-8457 or email d_villa@mail.com.

Lincoln City Community Center Dig out your reindeer antlers, elf shoes or Santa suit to take part in this 5-kilometer fun run. 9:30 am, 2150 NE Oar Place. $20 to register, or $30 including commemorative race beanie hat.

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Panther Creek Community Center • Otis Enjoy your choice of Eggs Benedict or freshly made biscuits and sausage gravy along with a host of delicious extras. $6 for adults and $3 for children. 8 am-noon, follow signs on Wayside Loop. FMI, email pcsacc@hughes.net.

Christmas Bird Count

Jingle Bell Jog

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Dorchester House • Lincoln City Santa will arrive by fire truck to take part in the official Dorchester House Holiday Ceremony. Bring your little ones to sit with Santa on his sleigh. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served. 6-8 pm, 2701 NW Hwy. 101. FMI call 541-994-7175.

OSU Extension Service • Tillamook Joy Jones leads this class, suitable for kindergarten to adult. All supplies and tools provided. 10 am to noon and again from 2 to 4 pm, 2204 Fourth Street. $15 for adults and $5 for 4-H members. FMI or to register, call 503-842-3433 or email joy.jones@oregonstate.edu.

Thursday, Dec. 22 Christmas Lights Show Holmes Road • Lincoln City Steve Prewitt’s light display gets bigger every year.

See for yourself by strolling the grounds or, if the weather is bad, driving through and tuning into 106.5 FM. 5-10 pm, 2642 NE Holmes Road, every night through Jan. 1. Free, but donations accepted for the Lincoln City food Pantry.

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on the cover We never tire of riding fat bikes on the beach at night Story & photos by Nancy Steinberg For the TODAY

“It feels like being a kid again,” beams Laura Braxling.

She’s nailed it — that’s exactly what it’s like. We’re riding fat tire bikes on the beach, rented at Bike Newport. There is an added delight to this ride, about to become a weekly event at the bike shop: we’re riding at night, with bright beams mounted on our handlebars illuminating the sand and surf.

The fearlessness, the illusion of flight, the sense of freedom that we had as kids when we first learned to ride our bikes — all of that came flooding back as I sped along the flat sand, veering here and there to ride over low sand piles and up into the dunes.

Fat tire bikes, or fat bikes, are all the rage in cycling circles. Developed simultaneously in Alaska for riding in the snow and in New Mexico for riding in the sand, fat bikes have almost comically wide tires — some as much as five inches wide – and a robust frame, sort of a mountain bike on steroids. They’re perfect for riding on our beaches, both on the flat, hard-packed sand and through the dunes and over rocks and other obstacles. Their design makes for a very stable and comfortable ride on almost any kind of terrain.

“It’s all I ride now,” said Elliott Crowder, co-owner with his wife, Daniella, of Bike Newport. “I like the traction and stability. At my age, I don’t need any broken bones.

Riding the fat bike is like driving a monster truck.”

Bike Newport will be coordinating group fat bike rides on Wednesday nights this winter, so this newbie decided to give it a try. I geared up at the shop, renting a fat bike with a high-intensity light, and joined the small group of men and women ready to head out. Elliott led the way. We rode directly from the shop on 6th Street to the Nye Beach

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Daniella Crowder and Laura Braxling get their bikes ready at Bike Newport

Turnaround and down onto the sand.

It was a gorgeous, clear night with a sliver of moon in the sky, unseasonably warm and still (please note: your weather conditions may vary). At first the prospect of riding in the pitch black was intimidating, but the excellent lights on our handlebars illuminated everything so well that I quickly adjusted. With no cars or obstacles, and the other riders illuminated by their own lights, I felt perfectly safe and free to zip around like a maniac. While comfortable and stable, the bikes are not as heavy as I’d imagined, and maneuvering was easy.

We rode north toward Jumpoff Joe, and were delighted to find massive piles of sea foam at the water’s edge. “I thought that was a car on the beach at first!” exclaimed Daniella Crowder. Indeed, some of the foam edifices were as big as small cars, and we giggled as we plowed through them. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse to the north kept its watchful vigil as we rode.

This kind of biking offers options for those with many different riding skill levels. It is easy and fun to simply ride on the flat sand with reckless abandon. For more of a

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challenge, a mountain-biking type experience can be had by heading up into the dunes at the back of many of our beaches. Jumping logs and rocks can add to the fun.

Elliott Crowder says that after living in Newport for more than 10 years, he has explored beach spots on his fat bike that he has never been to before.

“The beach is different every time I come out, even after hundreds of beach rides,” he said.

The weekly fat bike rides will be Wednesday nights, with participants meeting at the shop at 6 pm. Bike

rentals are $20, and $5 extra for a light rental if you don’t have your own. The number of bikes available to rent is limited, so be sure to call the shop to reserve your bike at 541-265-9917. Their fleet includes a couple of kids’ bikes as well as a range of adult sizes.

• Speaking of illuminated night bike rides, you can get into the holiday spirit with Bike Newport’s Lighted Bike Parade on Friday, Dec. 23, at 5:30 pm, to precede their annual Festivus Party (A Seinfeld reference, for those who are confused). Bring your bike, lights, helmet and a dish to share. Meet at Bike Newport to put finishing touches on bike decorations (they will have some battery-powered lights available) and begin the bike parade at 6 pm. The group will end up back at the shop around 7 pm to share a Festivus feast. Meat loaf and chili will be provided.

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In a glass of their own The latest Spotlight Show from Newport’s Yaquina Art Association Gallery will pair the fused glasswork of Mary Young with the watercolors of Michael and Maureen Farer.

Mary Young has been creating fused glass art for 10 years, since she relocated to Newport from Portland. But her interest in the medium goes back her childhood in Seattle when her father bought a kiln to experiment with. It just took off from there: exploring, trying new techniques and just playing around.

Michael and Maureen Farer have been active in design and the arts most of their lives. Michael was an industrial designer, while Maureen was involved in fashion and interior design.

Together, they now create watercolors, including a new series of animal close-ups, each focusing on just a few characteristics of an animal that make them easily identifiable.

The show will run through Friday, Dec. 23, available to view from 11 am to 4 pm daily at 789 NW Beach Drive in Newport.

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Season of the stitch Entries are now being accepted for the first annual Ocean Artistry Art Quilt Show, which will take place at the Yachats Commons in March 2017.

Organizers from Polly Plumb Productions are encouraging local, regional and international art quilters to submit their work for the juried show, which will have the theme “Gems of the Ocean.”

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“One of the goals of the show is to introduce art quilting to both locals and visitors to the area,” Polly Plumb Productions Board Member Ruth Bass said. “We thought the ocean theme would allow artists to explore the beauty of this area and make interpretations based on their own whimsy.”

Quilt entries will be accepted between Dec. 15 and

Jan. 15, and will be decided by Feb. 1. Final judging will be made by a five-person panel of artists and dignitaries during the show.

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Tim Gilson has been a mainstay in the Northwest for many years. In 1985, he joined the Mel Brown Quintet and had the opportunity to play with many nationally acclaimed artists including Mose Allison, Ritchie Cole and Bud Shank. In 1988, he won second place in an international bass competition in Los Angeles and shortly thereafter substituted for John Clayton when Slide Hampton and the New Jazz Masters played Sacramento. He toured Japan in 1993 with the Mel Brown Quintet with special guest artist Chuck Findley on trumpet; and in 1994 moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where he served as principal bassist with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.

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Stan Bock arrived on the Portland scene in the mid ’90s and has become one of the most called upon jazz trombonists in the area.

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Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

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PINOT AND PIANO — Local favorite Bret Lucich takes to the grand piano to start the weekend off right. 5-7 pm in the lobby at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, 7760 Hwy. 101, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371.

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ST JAMES’S GATE — A Celtic-inspired band offering dynamic vocals, three-part harmonies, scorching hot fiddle, funky upright acoustic/electric bass, tight acoustic rhythm guitar and drums. 7-10 pm, Nana’s Irish Pub, 613 NW 3rd Street, Newport, 541-574-8787.

ORIGINAL FACE WITH JOE ARMENIO — Exciting, original compositions in modern electronic jazz. 7-10 pm, Cafe Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134.

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Saturday, Dec. 17 RELAPSE — Rock n’ roll. 8 pm-midnight, Chinook’s Seafood

Grill, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 NW 44th Street.

Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

THE RONNIE JAY DUO — These guys will put a smile on your face, get your fingers snappin’ and your toes a tappin’.

“Jump Blues ‘n’ Swing.” Ronnie Jay Pirrello on vocals, guitar and harp with Richard Robitaille on vocals and skins. 7-10 pm, The Mist @ Surftides, 2945 NW Jetty Ave., Lincoln City, 541-994-2191.

THE FLEXTONES — Eclectic, accomplished and bodacious, this band has been rockin’ it in the Mid-Valley since 1996. 9 pm, Rusty Truck Brewery, 4649 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-994-7729.

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MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracie’s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734.

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MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracie’s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734.

SUNDAY JAM — Newport’s longest-running live music jam.

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RICHARD SHARPLESS — ‘Retired’ from his days playing in Nashville, Richard plays guitar and sings his own tunes plus an eclectic mix of favorites. 6:30-9 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Monday, Dec. 19 TERRY HILL — Terry plays several instruments, sings original

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IAN SMITH — Folk, originals and covers. 6:30-9 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

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thang,” with Jedi-Jim Hobbs on guitar, lots of original blues, Cajun, swampytonk and American roots tunes, plus tall tales, outright lies, and talented local sit-ins. Family friendly. 5-8 pm, O’Downey’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 10 Bay Street, Depoe Bay. THE RONNIE JAY DUO — These guys will put a smile on your face, get your fingers snappin’ and your toes a tappin’.

“Jump Blues ‘n’ Swing.” Ronnie Jay Pirrello on vocals, guitar and harp with Richard Robitaille on vocals and skins. 6:30-9 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

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BRET LUCICH SHOW — An experience to remember from this singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician, with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 7-10 pm, Attic Lounge, Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371.

OPEN MIKE NIGHT — Hosted by Amy Pattison. 7-10 pm, Café Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134.

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Friday, Dec. 23 STEVE SLOAN BAND — Blues. 8 pm-midnight, Chinook’s

Seafood Grill, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

BRYAN NICHOLS¬ — A pared-down acoustic show from ZuhG band leader. 7-10 pm, The Mist @ Surftides, 2945 NW Jetty Ave., Lincoln City, 541-994-2191.

PINOT AND PIANO — Local favorite Bret Lucich takes to the grand piano to start the weekend off right. 5-7 pm in the lobby at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, 7760 Hwy. 101, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371.

MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracie’s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734.

THE DALBEY GANG — Straight out of Toledo. Blues both classic and original. Good rocking tonight. 7-10 pm, Cafe Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134.

3 TWINS AND A FISH — Americana quartet. 6-8 pm, Club 1216, located inside Canyon Way Restaurant and Bookstore, 1216 SW Canyon Way, Newport, 541 265 8319.

THEY WENT THATAWAY — Acoustic American roots. Covers and originals with elements of folk, blues and alt-country.

6:30-9 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-5474477.

Saturday, Dec. 24 STEVE SLOAN BAND — Blues. 8 pm-midnight, Chinook’s Seafood Grill, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

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THURSDAY & FRIDAY Bay Haven Inn • Newport Dr Babinski’s traveling Karaoke Show makes you the star. Also on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. 8:30 pm-midnight, 608 SW Bay Blvd. FMI, call 541-265-7271.

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Stay current, with D.C.

Portland comedian and musician D.C. Malone will bid farewell to 2016 in his own inimitable style in a New Year’s Eve show at Garibaldi’s Old Mill Marina Resort.

Organized by the Tillamook Rotary Club, the evening will offer a tri-tip and chicken dinner along with standup comedy, music and dancing — all for just $50 per person.

“We were able to bring D.C. to the Coliseum two years ago … and he was a huge hit,” said organizer Brett Hurliman.

“I had several people leave messages after the show telling me, ‘We have seen comics in Vegas and LA, but we have never seen someone that good!

How did you get him to Tillamook?’ It’s amazing what the proper leverage (blackmail from the ’90s) can get a person!”

Malone was born in Eugene, the son of a jazz drummer mortician. He lived in a mortuary till he was 13 years old, something he later said gave his comedy career an early jump start.

Originally a drummer like his father, Malone started playing guitar at age 10. But his life changed radically when he heard his first comedy album.

“My grandmother gave me an Allen Sherman record when I was a kid and I was hooked,” he said.

After that he split his time between the Beatles and the Smothers Brothers.

Leaving home at 16, Malone traveled to Toronto, where he met his future partner and longtime friend Hampton Nootcheez.

Although they began with aspirations of rock stardom,

holidays A crafty approach to Christmas A pair of art workshops in Toledo this weekend will give kids the chance to create their own paper holiday crafts while browsing a range of items that are perfect for family gifts.

The 11th Annual Holiday Crafts Event & Gift Sale will run from 11 am to 5 pm on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Oregon Coast Children’s Center for the Arts.

Kids and their families are invited to let their imaginations run wild with stamps, paints, paper supplies,

fake snow, holiday ribbons and much more to create holiday paper crafts like greeting cards and nametags for presents.

Workshops last from 20 minutes to an hour depending on the project, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The art workshops are free of charge but donations are accepted.

Meanwhile, the gift sale will feature original donated art, jewelry and other items great for Christmas presents and stocking stuffers.

Guests can also view an

expanded exhibit on more than 25 years of design by the Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre & Art Center, including some of the more than 500 puppets, costumes and graphic designs.

The Oregon Coast Children’s Center for the Arts is located in Suite 3 of the Olalla Business Center in the old Mary Harrison Elementary School, 321 SE 3rd Street. Look for signs at the end of Main Street and down from J.C. Market on Highway 20 in downtown Toledo.

And end-of-year blow-out Just 100 people will be able to join the Lincoln Pops Big Band as they swing their way out of 2016 at a special New Year’s Eve dance at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

The 24-piece big band, led by John Bringetto, has evolved into one of the finest big bands in Oregon and is dedicated to preserving and passing along the heritage of the big band era. Members include a cross-section of the community with musicians aged from 16 to 80, including several talented local high school students as well as professionals. With five saxophones, six trumpets, four trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums, congas, vibraphone and three vocalists, the Pops put on a dynamic

they both realized with time that they were much too cynical to be serious musicians. Nature took its course and a comedy team was born.

Hitchhiking more than 40,000 miles in the early ’70s and traveling extensively around Europe and the Far East, Malone has gathered life experience that shows in his work. He has created a show filled with hilarious songs backed by expert guitar rhythm, phenomenal finger picking and stories

directly inspired by his own fascinating life.

The Saturday, Dec. 31, event will begin at 7 pm with a social hour.

Dinner will be served at 8 pm followed by Malone’s standup show. The evening will conclude with live music f rom D.C. and the Jones.

Only 200 tickets are available and can be purchased from any Tillamook Rotary Club member or from Yo Time Yogurt in downtown Tillamook.

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show. As well as Christmas music, the band will be playing music from the swing era, Latin, blues and hard-driving jazz.

The dance will run from 8:30 pm to midnight in the auditorium of the cultural center, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple and include light hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight.

For more information or to book tickets, call 541-994-9994.

The Lincoln Pops has a dance on the third Thursday of every month, except January, at Gleneden Beach Community Club. For more information, call 541-272-9597.

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Celebrate in style with the Pops and the LCCC. Your ticket includes light hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight (beer and wine sold separately). Four sets of Big Band music, played by the 25-piece Lincoln Pops Orchestra.

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TIX & INFO: www.lincolncityculturalcenter.org 541-994-9994

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