By Barbara McLaughlin I DON’T want pink in my flower garden. I don’t like pink. I don’t know why. It’s a visceral reaction that is not rational. I love my garden and…
Category: Arts
‘TIS THE SEASON
OIOpublisher It’s that time of year to be Happy and Jolly, We decorate our trees and boughs of Holly. In spite of the conditions we have to bear In this terrible and…
Drew’s (Short) Editorials: CHRISTMAS EVE 2020
By Andrew Jenck I see many people not feeling the Christmas spirit this year, given the past 12 months and being unable to attend familiar traditions due to COVID. It’s been a…
Drew’s Reviews: THE GRINCH (2000)
By Andrew Jenck We all take part in our own holiday traditions every year, usually including watching classic movies and specials; some are mainstays, others are hidden gems. One common occurrence is…
Local Theater Group Raises Money for Local Businesses
Riverbend Players performed a virtual show, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, a live radio play adapted by Joe Landry as a fundraiser. It was co-sponsored by Fulcrum Community Resources. There was no charge…
Drew’s Reviews: UNDERRATED CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
By Andrew Jenck It’s December once again, and that means it’s time to watch some Christmas movies. We all have our favorites, but I want to introduce some underappreciated ones, all of…
HOFFMAN CENTER HORTICULTURAL ARTS: A VIRTUAL VISIT WITH PLANTSMAN DAN HINKLEY DEC. 15th
Dan Hinkley is American horticulture’s answer to Bruce Springsteen, Cindy Sherman and Sir Richard Attenborough, an icon and artist in his field. With over four decades immersed in the world of plants,…
Oregon Coast Children’s Theater & Center for the Arts Holiday Card Contest — FREE Holiday Craft Kits Available at Fairview Grange Dec. 5th
The Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre & Center for the Arts announces their 12th Annual Holiday Craft Card Project. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, no in person workshops will be offered this year. Art…
POETRY: THANKSGIVING 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks & Giving – Here’s the first installment of the Pioneer’s “Thanks & Giving” from our favorite local poet, Virginia Prowell providing her insight into this year and how to…
Drew’s Reviews: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
By Andrew Jenck This year has been an emotional whirlwind to say the least; many of us going through remorse, frustration, etc. However, one thing has reemerged in in recent years that’s…