Win Tickets to Friday’s Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival Shows!

03/09/2010
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Pssst!  Want to win free passes to the  Friday March 12 Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival performances?  Who doesn’t?

You probably already know of a little social networking site called “Facebook”- right?  All you have to do join the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook Page and post a brief comment on our “wall” describing what you most love about the festival and/or why you deserve free passes Friday’s performances Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival.

Rules:

  • You must be a “fan” of the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook page to participate.
  • Your post must state what you most love about the festival and/or why you deserve free passes Friday’s performances Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival.
  • Posts must be made to the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook wall anytime between now and Thursday, March 11 at 12pm PST.
  • Rude or vulgar comments will automatically be dismissed and disqualified for the drawing.

That’s it!  That is all you have to do to be entered to win 2 passes for Friday night.  No forms, no email lists, no junk mail. We will randomly select a fan who posts a comment on our page between now and Thursday (at 12pm EST).  The winner will be announced Thursday afternoon on this blog and on the Facebook page and will be contacted via Facebook (so be sure to check back!).

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Music, Whale Watching, Nature & More! Reasons to Visit Oregon’s Adventure Coast in March

03/08/2010
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I don’t know about you- but I could not be happier Spring has come to Coos Bay/North Bend/Charleston….and the events calendar is packed with loads of activity (indoors and outdoors)- not to mention local lodging and discount specials!
To tell you the truth, visitors are frequently surprised by mild temps and a pleasant climate when they visit the Southern Oregon coast in springtime.  The idea there is a constant pattern of non stop cold rain is a myth- March is a beautiful time to be here; and here are just a few highlights to share; please visit Oregon’s Adventure Coast site to get a complete list of events for March, April and beyond.

Music!

Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival March 12 thru 14, 2010
This annual festival fills our coast with the lively sounds of Swing, Jazz and American Standards such as Dixieland, Big Band, Jump & Jive, Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues and Doo-wop.
Event Details: Mar 12, 2010 thru Mar 14, 2010
Friday Noon – Midnight, Saturday 9am – Midnight, Sunday 9am – 6pm. All event 3 day pass $65.

Whale Watching!

Spring Watch Week, March 20 – 27
Visitors flock to the Oregon Coast this month to catch a glimpse of the gray whales traveling between Mexico and The Bering Sea. Although most continue north, around 200 stay along the Oregon Coast to feed can still be spotted until late May. Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston visitors and residents can experience this amazing event each during Spring Watch Week, March 20 – 27 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Call 541-888-3732 or visit www.ShoreAcres.net or www.WhaleSpoken.org

Tall Ships!

The Hawaiian Chieftain and its crew will visit Coos Bay during it’s  ’Hands-on History for Youth” tour of the West Coast March 19-24.  This magnificent ship is a replica of a typical European merchant trader of the turn of the 19th century.   The ship will open for tours and Adventure Sails featuring a living history experience with demon of tall ship handling, sea shanty singing, and maritime storytelling. A ticket is required for all passengers (including babies).

Nature & Education

The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (South Slough NERR) is a 4,800 acre natural area located in the Coos estuary on the south coast of Oregon and has planned educational and fun events throughout the spring for the entire family.  You will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for our rich natural resource while enjoying the scenic open water channels, tidal and freshwater wetlands, riparian areas, and forested uplands.
And, while you are at it- Pitch in for the  SOLV Great Oregon Beach Cleanup on March 20!
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Bring on the Jazz: Annual Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival Coming Mar 12 -14, 2010

02/13/2010

The spirit of New Orleans will coming to the South Oregon Coast once again during Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival March 12 thru 14, 2010.  This annual festival fills our coast with the lively sounds of Swing, Jazz and American Standards.

The jazz events will be held at various locations throughout Coos Bay, Charleston and North Bend including the Mill Casino Hotel and RV Park and The Red Lion Hotel.

Don your  20s-60s vintage duds and embrace the jazz culture with dancing, food and  sublime  music from eleven bands coming together to pay tribute to America’s original music such as Dixieland, Big Band, Jump & Jive, Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues and Doo-wop.

Event Details:
Mar 12, 2010 thru Mar 14, 2010
Friday Noon – Midnight, Saturday 9am – Midnight, Sunday 9am – 6pm. All event 3 day pass $65.

For more information visit www.ClamBakeJazz.com

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