The Columbia River Symphony is thrilled to announce their next concert event: “THE BUMP!”Join us for a family-friendly, comic-comedy matinee at the Liberty Theatre on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 PM, inspired…
Category: Arts
Finding Ways Through Difficult Times
“Bullet the Blue Sky.” In the howling wind comes a stinging rain See it driving nails Into the souls on the tree of pain U2 By Deb Montgomery I was in my…
Rockaway Writers Rendezvous Event April 24 – 26; Variety of Workshops, Open Mics and More to Benefit Student Scholarships
The Neah-Kah-Nie Coast Arts Music & Cultural Foundation (NCAM) announces the 4th Annual Rockaway Writers Rendezvous (RWR), a three-day celebration of storytelling and coastal creativity taking place April 24–26, 2026 in Rockaway…
A Vision of Hands Coming Together
Here’s some inspiration for the week provided by Barbara McLaughlin; artwork by Angelle Soans. From an Americorps National Service Tee shirt In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King A Vision of Hands…
“Targeting Iran” – Locally made anti-war documentary
12 years ago, Chuck Mclaughlin of Nehalem brought writer David Barsamian to the Hoffman Center in Manzanita as part of David’s TARGETING IRAN book tour. I met David, and, I had seen…
FREE Americana / Folk Concert at Tillamook County Library Thursday April 16th
Swedish singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik returns to the U.S. with her Songs, Strings & Stories Tour 2026, at the Tillamook County Main Library onThursday, April 16 at 3 PM for a free concert….
beach haiku
(Photo of Manzanita Beach by Christy Kay) sunday evening beach walk: sand warm ’neath bare feet’ as i tread the sandy beach/ in easter sun’s glow. feathery white clouds/ grace the afternoon…
BOOK REVIEW: When the Forest Breathes – Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World by Suzanne Simard
By Neal Lemery Rarely do I anticipate a new book that arrives in my mailbox with such curiosity and eagerness. Yet Suzanne Simard’s newest book has pushed my other reading aside as…
North Oregon Coast Symphony Offers Preschool Story Time With Live Music April 6th at North Tillamook County Library in Manzanita
Bring your preschooler to hear a classic song come alive with this month’s North Oregon Coast Symphony’s free Musical Storytime. This program includes a hands-on musical activity. The featured story will be…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Three Favorites
EDITOR’S NOTE: What are your three favorite books? The Pioneer welcomes book reviews and recommendations – send to editor@tillamookcountypioneer.net. By Butch Freedman A good friend and fellow writer asked me (and others)…