Oregon Coast Calendar: Lincoln City Winter Events, Jan and Feb

Published 01/08/2011

(Lincoln City, Oregon) – It's when Lincoln City bustles with antique lovers and antique hounds. It's a place for foodies who want to experiment with their skill boundaries. There’s theater, there’s bundles of live music and karaoke in various bars, and you’ll find some intriguing ways to explore nature with some guided tours and some glass floats hidden on the beaches.

Through to Memorial Day. Finders Keepers on the Beach. Weather and ocean conditions permitting, every day colorful hand-blown glass floats are placed on the beaches around Lincoln City. If you find a float, bring it to the Lincoln City Visitors Center at 540 NE Hwy 101 to receive your certificate of authenticity and a biography of the artist who made the float. 800-452-2151 or 541-996-1274.

January 15. South of France Small Plates Demo. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: $50, meal and wine included. Culinary Center. Hwy 101. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-557-1125, 800-452-2151.

January 22. Small Plates Demo from The Bay House. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: $50, meal and wine included. Culinary Center. Hwy 101. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-557-1125, 800-452-2151.

January 29. Mardi Gras Jambalaya Cook-Off. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Culinary Center. Hwy 101. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-557-1125, 800-452-2151.

January 30. “Clued into Murder.” The Fifth Annual Murder Mystery at the historic Anchor Inn with performances at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Cost: $25 per performance, includes a spaghetti dinner. All proceeds benefit North Lincoln County Historical Museum and Taft High School Drama class. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-996-3810.

February 1 – 28. Celebrate Black History Month in Lincoln City during February. The citywide celebration happens throughout the month, and will feature films, live dance performances, live music and art exhibits. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-996-1274

February 11. In-home Antique Appraisals  by Harry Rinker from 12 – 2 p.m. and 6 – 9 p.m. Contact Maggie at 800-452-2151, 541-996-1273 to schedule an appointment. Cost: $30. Lincoln City, Oregon.

February 11. Harry Rinker workshops at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, featuring “Antiques & Collectibles from the Investment Perspective” at 3:30 p.m.; and “Ten Rules for Living with your Antiques and Collectibles” at 4 p.m. Hwy 101. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-996-1274, 800-452-2151.

February 11 – 21. Antique Week. 21 years now, this has grown into one of the largest festivals of its kind in the U.S. City-wide antique sales, glass drops on the beaches, classic car, electric car show, museum exhibits, celebrity appearances by Harry Rinker of HGTV Collector Inspector and more. This year’s festival focuses on Oregon coast’s past, including The Pixie Kitchen and Pixieland. Themed events include free historical tours, a special showing of Peter Pan at The Bijou, Pick-A-Pixie promotion to win gift certificates plus Pixie Kitchen antiques and memorabilia. There is currently a “Remembering Pixieland” essay contest. Lincoln City, Oregon. 800-452-2151.

February 11 – 21. Military Collectibles exhibit at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-996-6614.

February 12. Get your picture taken with Harry Rinker at the Little Antique Mall from 9 – 11 a.m. and stay for his workshop that will focus on “Coping as an Antique Dealer in These Tough Economic Times.” Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-996-1273, 800-452-2151.

February 13. In-home Antique Appraisals by Harry Rinker from 12 – 2 p.m. Cost: $30 for 20 minutes.Contact Maggie at 800-452-2151, 541-996-1273 to schedule an appointment. Later that day: Harry Rinker workshops “Vaseline Glass” and “Antique Medical Supplies” at North by Northwest Books from 10 – 11 a.m. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-996-1273, 800-452-2151.

February 13. Harry Rinker workshop, “How to be a Smart Antiques and Collectibles Buyer” at The Little Antique Mall from 3 – 5 p.m. Harry will walk around the Mall as he teaches you how to purchase antiques. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-994-8572.

February 14. Appraisal Clinic with Harry Rinker at the Lincoln City Cultural Center from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $10 per item or 3 for $25. Call Maggie at 800-452-2151 to schedule an appointment. Lincoln City, Oregon.

February 18. Guided Historical Tour of Salmon River estuary. Tour begins at the Lincoln City Cultural Center 15 minutes prior to the tour. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-996-1274, 800-452-2151.

February 18 – 21. Great Backyard Bird Count. Annual four-day event that engages bird watchers in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. www.birdsource.org/gbbc/whycount.html Lincoln City, Oregon.

February 19. Peter Pan, feature film as part of the Bijou Theater’s Saturday Morning Cinema series at 11 a.m. Cost: $2. “Face Eater” special late night feature film at 10 p.m. Cost: $5. Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-994-8255.

February 19. Jon McClure Book and Game signing at the Little Antique Mall from 3 – 6 p.m. Game and Price Guide will be available for purchase. Lincoln City, Oregon. 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274.

February 19. Mike Stone, author of “Pixies in the Valley: Oregon’s Pixie Kitchen and Pixieland.” Reading and discussion. 2 p.m. Free. Driftwood Public Library. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-996-227.

February 20. 3rd Annual Classic & Electric Car Show. 12 – 3 p.m. Registration is from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with People’s Choice judging from 12 – 3 p.m. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Lincoln City Community Center. Hwy 101. Lincoln City, Oregon. 800-452-2151.

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