Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, Feb. 21

They call it “The original & Still the Best,” the 37th annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is underway now through Sunday in South Beach on the Central Oregon Coast.  According to an introduction on the festival’s website http://seafoodandwine.com/ “It wouldn’t be winter on the coast without the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. It’s the premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. Artists and Craftsmen showcase a variety of fine art, sculpture, photography, pottery, and jewelry. Pacific Northwest Wineries pour the finest of wines and culinary professionals serve cuisines of delectable delights to entice your palates.”  Ticket and other information can be found on the website:  http://seafoodandwine.com/