By Jim Heffernan I am a sucker for history and Heather Cox Richardson is a favorite of mine. She is a history professor at Boston University and the author of 7 books….
Category: Arts
Writers Read Celebration March 22 Explores ‘Beach Noir’ Stories, Poems at Cannon Beach Library, Online
OIOpublisher “Beach Noir,” this year’s theme for the Writers Read Celebration, sponsored by the Cannon Beach Library, was quirky enough to result in 79 short stories and poems involving crustaceans to die…
BOOK REVIEW: The Age of American Unreason by Susan Jacoby
By Jim Heffernan I think I was attracted to this book by the concept of “The Age of American Unreason”, such an apt description of our times. Once I started reading it,…
NORTH OREGON COST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS FAMILY CONCERTS MARCH 16 IN NEHALEM; MARCH 17 IN SEASIDE
The North Oregon Coast Symphony continues its 2023-2024 season with two concerts in March. Designed to please audience members of all ages, the performances will feature Greg Smith’s Zoo Song. This musical…
Drew’s Editorials: OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are his picks … tune into the Oscars tomorrow night March 10th on ABC (streaming online and in their app) from 4 to 7 pm PDT. By Andrew Jenck…
WRITING CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 15th ROCKAWAY WRITERS RENDEZVOUS LAUNCHES WRITING CONTESTS: CALL FOR ENTRIES – STUDENTS & ADULTS; Mark Your Calendar April 26-27-28 RWR Events – Open Mic, Workshops & Contest Awards
The writing contest is open now through March 15th. Go to www.RBWriters.com for more information, or see the information flyers for details about the Adult Writing Contest and the Student Writing Contest….
COMING TO NORTH COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Fly Through Time with Leapin’ Louie Lichtenstein – A cowboy circus about animals who fly
Leapin’ Louie uses circus, cowboy tricks, a six foot unicycle, and lots of comedy to explore all those wild critters, including us, who fly. In 400 million years five amazing groups of…
‘THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG’ AUDITIONS MARCH 4th & 5th NORTH COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Auditions will be held for “The Play that Goes Wrong” on Monday March 4th and Tuesday March 5th from 5 to 7 pm *Casting for 8 parts: 6/Male, 2/Female; Several male roles…
Bulls & Broncs Back at Tillamook Fairgrounds March 9th – Get Your Tickets Today!
The Tillamook County Fairgrounds are bringing the bucking broncs and bulls back to party on the coast, for one night only – Saturday March 9th. Join in the fun and good times…
Drew’s Reviews: AMERICAN FICTION
By Andrew Jenck The Academy Awards has always followed certain trends, particularly with its Best Picture nominees. Every year, at least one film spearheaded by great performances, is entertaining, and contains important…