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Birding and Blues Festival Rocks Oregon Coast This Weekend |
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Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Wadport, Yachats & Florence.
2/21/07
Secrets of the Season |
Birding and Blues Festival Rocks Oregon Coast This Weekend
(Pacific
City, Oregon) – It is just as it says: a festival about birds and
blues music.
Organizers of the annual festival are betting you’re crazy about one or the other. Which is why this is the fourth Annual Birding and Blues Festival the tiny town of Pacific City has put on, each bigger than the last one.
A1 Beach Rentals, Lincoln City. Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers. Lincoln City, Oregon. 1-(503)-232-5984. www.a1beachrentals.com. |
“Perhaps you know why birding is one of Oregon’s most popular outdoor activities (just behind gardening),” says the event’s website. “So what would be more natural than to gather wildlife lovers like you for a most unique, stimulating, and fun nature festival?”
The festival takes place this weekend, Friday, February 23, Saturday February 24 and Sunday, February 25th, in Pacific City.
February actually sits at the front door of the migratory season, when birders ready themselves for the seasonal show. The weather begins turning to more spring-like days and the birds are become livelier.
The massive event celebrates that, featuring an interesting mix of guided field trips, seminars, workshops, all kinds of nature displays and events, as well as a food court – and of course, plenty of live blues music by some of the northwest’s biggest and brightest.
There
are live birds on display, boat trips, lectures, a writers roundtable,
and field trips that take you to Neskowin, Cape Kiwanda, Tillamook Bay
and a variety of other places.
A schedule roundup includes:
18 guided field trips to 10 locations (new sites added from
last year).
13 indoor seminars and workshops. Author Lyanda Haupt discusses insights
from Darwin’s Lost Notebooks on Galapagos Birds.
Arch
Cape Property Services.
Dozens of homes in that dreamy,
rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch
Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the
sea. |
On Friday night, the Inn at Cape Kiwanda presents their Blues Benefit Concert with The Lisa Mann Blues Trio. Saturday night brings the featured concert with The DK Stewart Blues Quartet, with Reggie Houston on horn.
Special tours include “Village Merchants’ presents Birding the Three Capes Scenic Drive,” and “Birding Tillamook Bay by Boat.” Live birds of prey presentation.
Writers’ workshop and roundtable. Bird sketching workshop, plus a food and vendors’ court. The festival ends with a raffle of lodging, art, gift baskets and more
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| DK Stewart |
Festival headliner DK Stewart, from Portland, is well known around the northwest, having lent his talents to the likes of Robert Cray, Curtis Salgado and Paul DeLay. Also featuring DeLay guitarist Peter Damman, Stewart’s band has a definite Chicago-style in their rifts along with a New Orleans boogie-woogie soul.
Lincoln City Vacation Homes There’s something for everyone among this selection of wondrous homes: smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All the homes are either oceanfront or just a few steps away from the sand – all with a low bank access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies, depending on the home: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling home has two apartments. Pets are allowed in some homes – ask ahead. Each comes with complete kitchens so you’ll have a home away from home. Most have the seventh night free. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com. 541-994-8778. |
The band will be joined by Mississippi legend Reggie Jackson, who has worked with Fats Domino, Charmaine Neville and has recorded with Peter Gabriel. The band plays Saturday at the iawanda Community Center on Kiwanda Drive in Pacific City. Refreshments and libations available. There is an 8 p.m. show, or the late concert at 10 p.m. Admission is free for three-day festival pass holders. Others can purchase a concert ticket for $15 pre-registration or $20 at the door.
Lisa Mann is a bass player from Portland who has backed up the local blues greats, including Sonny Hess, Paul DeLay, Margo Tufo and Duffy Bishop.
Currently,
she has her own eclectic CD of original rock, pop and blues, “Self
Material.” Her influences run a wide range, from the pop/rock of
early KISS to female rock musicians like Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette
and Joan Osborne, and even singer/songwriters like Tom Waits
For more information on Birding and Blues, including a complete schedule and registration information, see www.birdingandblues.com, email info@birdingandblues.com, or call (503) 965-6247.
Lodging will be scare in the area, if not non-existant. BeachConnection.net will provide lodging availability updates for this area and the neighboring central coast area, which is also inundated because of Newport's Seafood and Wine Festival. Check back here on Thursday for those updates.
D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages. www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
Weiss' Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals - Seaside
Unique Luxury Accommodations in Seaside. 1BR Suites,
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Rent entire property for 20-26. Close to beach, river and Broadway
St. |
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones with data ports. Oceanfronts all have a queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and a private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms are pet friendly.523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com |
Inn At Spanish Head, Lincoln City. Lincoln City’s only resort hotel built right on the beach with all oceanfront rooms - nestled against a rugged cliffside overlooking a soft, sandy beach. Dine in the penthouse restaurant and bar - for a casual meal or a candlelight dinner. An array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other Northwest favorites, including a decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range from bedrooms to studios to one-bedroom suites with microwaves and refrigerators to full kitchens. Hotel include wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise room and a year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game room and easy beach access. Full-service conference/meeting rooms for that inspirational retreat; extensive, gorgeous wedding possibilities. 4009 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City. 1-800-452-8127 or 541-996-2161. www.spanishhead.com |
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POINT is located on the Central Oregon Coast - in Newport
- and offers only the finest in luxury condominium lodging. At Starfish
Point, every unit is focused on the beauty of the sea and the beach. |
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