36 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM installation brings history to life. The 60-foot-long (18-m) scene celebrates the town’s early Native American history with vignettes of the Clatsop and Nehalem tribes at the Seaside estuary. In Cannon Beach, hailed as one of the top small art towns in the nation, you can explore a robust collection of public-art installations with a selfguided 1.5-mile (2.4-km) walking tour. The pieces range from sculptor Georgia Gerber’s bronze tufted puffins to a 10-foot (3-m) cedar Clatsop Welcome Pole carved by Native American artist Guy Capoeman. VISUAL ARTS In Astoria’s historic downtown district, RiverSea Gallery features evocative works by artists in a variety of mediums from painting and printmaking to ceramics and jewelry making. Join other art lovers during Astoria’s monthly Second Saturday Artwalk. At Shearwater Studio & Gallery in Cannon Beach, you might find Drea Rose Frost painting expressive seascapes in her pocket studio. She also shows a collection of regional and local artists. At the neighboring Basalt Studio, Michelle Valigura creates ceramic pieces in the form of wall art. The studio also stocks ramen from around the world, tinned fish, and women-made wines and sake. Scout work by more coastal artists at Trail’s End Art Association in Gearhart, Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita, and the Bay City Arts Center. PERFORMING ARTS The century-old Liberty Theatre in Astoria features a rich lineup of live music and theater in the heart of downtown. In addition to performances by local groups like the North Coast Symphonic Band or Columbia River Symphony, the historic theater brings renowned regional and national artists to the stage. Ten Fifteen Productions, a nearby nonprofit theater, features modern and edgy productions along with creative education and community events. At the Charlene THE ULTIMATE ESCAPE Explore the Oregon Coast Astoria/ Warrenton/ Seaside KOA Resort Amenities Abound: Deluxe Cabins Camping Cabins 50-amp pull-thru sites Mini-golf Hiking/biking Self-guided movie tours Minutes from the Pacific Ocean! BOOK NOW: koa.com/campgrounds/astoria | 800.562.8506 Astoria/ Warrenton/ Seaside KOA Resort Amenities Abound: Deluxe Cabins Camping Cabins 50-amp pull-thru sites Mini-golf Hiking/biking Self-guided movie tours Minutes from the Pacific Ocean! BOOK NOW: koa.com/campgrounds/astoria | 503.861.2606 Astoria Neskowin From to 100 mouth watering miles 80 stops to savor Farm Fish Fresh NorthCoastFoodTrail.com 503-842-7972 www.oregoncoastscenic.org Experience History riding behind our iconic steam engines or our vintage diesel engines. Our historic train excursions will take you along the scenic Tillamook Bay and coastal estuaries. On board narration on this excursion treats passengers to an immersive step back in time, complete with beautiful views and educational information all while traveling at a leisurely pace to your destination. To view our schedule, visit our website or scan the QR code
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==