Newport Oregon and the Central Oregon Coast

July 4, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

One of Newport's newest traditions. Enjoy local food vendors, arts and crafts, horse drawn buggy rides, games, and fun for the whole family. Proceeds support local non-profits. Admission is free.

For more information, call 888-592-5556.

July 4, 2009
4:00 p.m.
Newport High School
Eads Street, Newport

Join conductor Adam Flatt and the Newport Symphony Orchestra, featuring mezzo-soprano Erica Brookhyser, for a rousing afternoon of pops, patriotic favorites, and classical music in celebration of the holiday.

Admission is free; no tickets necessary. Kids and families welcome! For more information, call 541-574-0614.

July 4, 2009
9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Watch the sky light up over Yaquina Bay. Helpful Hint:  It's good to show up early to the bayfront or surrounding areas as over 5000 people watch the display!

For more information, call 888-592-5556.

July 2, 2009 – July 5, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rogue Nation Headquarters, South Beach
www.rogue.com

Don’t miss discounts on beer and merchandise!

July 6, 2009 - July 9, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/

For campers age 10-12.

Discover a variety of local habitats and all the cool creatures that inhabit them. Campers will travel to the estuary, sandy beaches, and tidepools, and even go on a Marine Discovery Tours, "Sea Life Cruise" in our hunt for marine habitats.

For more info, contact Maureen Collson at 541-867-0159.

July 12-16, 2009
www.ernestbloch.org

Famous composer Ernest Bloch lived in Newport for the last quarter of his life, from 1941 to 1959. Bloch's home will be the site of the 50th anniversary of his passing, featuring a series of tours, lectures, displays, and musical events.

Visitors can also stay overnight in Bloch's home for a donation to the celebration. Contact Mark McConnell at mcconn@charter.net for details. For more information, visit the website or call Frank Geltner, 541-961-1482.

July 13, 2009 - July 16, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/

For campers age 13-15.

How do fish communicate/ What techniques do scientists use to study fish? You will learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into the incredible world of fish! Campers will learn what fish ned to survive and how to set uo and take care of an aquarium. We will investigate current fisheries research at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and visit the Oregon Hatchery Research Center. Campers will learn how and why researchers collect data and even do some sampling of their own in this facinating camp.

For more info, contact Maureen Collson at 541-867-0159.

July 18, 2009
http://www.oregontunaclassic.com/index.htm

Newport Is the kickoff for the Oregon Tuna Classic Tournament event series. Entrants will depart from both the Port of Depoe Bay, as well as the Port of Newport. South Beach in Newport will play host to the tuna check in, as well as the festivities including a BBQ hosted by Rogue Brewing.

Proceeds go to the Oregon Food Bank® and Ducks Unlimited®.

July 18, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
http://www.writersontheedge.org

Singer, songwriter and performer originally from Portland, Oregon, currently resides in Nashville, TN but touring everywhere. His song, " Little Hercules, " was recorded by Trisha Yearwood, went Gold.

July 20, 2009 - July 23, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/

For campers ages 7-9.

Explore the watershed as we travel from a small creek to the sea. Discover how it is all connected and how organisms depend on the various enviroments for survival. Campers will visit a local stream, the estuary, and a tidepool area to find out what inhabitants have in common.

For more info, contact Maureen Collson at 541-867-0159.

July 25, 2009 - July 26, 2009

A celebration of the arts! Vendors with contemporary bead, vintage beads, semi-precious beads, dichronic glass, fused glass, handmade silver items and jewelry. This event is free.

For more info, call 541-265-6262

July 27, 2009 - July 30, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/

For campers ages 13-17.

Explore the ocean environment from the surface to the deep in this fascinating camp filled with field trips and hands of labs. Campers will learn about technology and techniques used in ocean exploration and have the opportunity to design their own ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) for observation and data collection.

For more info, contact Maureen Collson at 541-867-0159.

August 8-9, 2009
Newport Visual Arts Center
citycenternewport.com

The Art Deco Film Festival will showcase classic movies from the 1920s and 1930s at the Newport Performing Arts Center.

Tickets range from $5-12. Participants are welcome to come dressed in fashions of the Deco era if so inspired.

August 15, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
http://www.writersontheedge.org

Author of Award Winning Freud's Girls, Hot Flashes, The Lunatic Within, and Lost and Found.
 
Appel is a playwright and monologist and author of the newly released poetry collection, " Another Rude Awakening.” Open mic follows.

August 22 and August 23
7:00 p.m.
Newport Visual Arts Center
citycenternewport.com

As part of the Art Deco festivities this August, the Tip Top Motors Theater presents a special radio adaptation of The Philadelphia Story (1939) in honor of the great era of radio. Admission is $5.

August 1-30, 2009
Newport Visual Arts Center
citycenternewport.com

An exhibition of art deco furniture, fashion, ceramics and collectibles illustrating how art deco influenced the popular culture.