Celebrate spring in Old Town Bandon at the Alive After Five Art & Wine Walk tonday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. This lively evening offers a perfect way to explore local businesses, enjoy art, and sample regional wines. Start your walk by purchasing a commemorative wine glass for $10 at the glass picnic shelter on the boardwalk. Glass sales begin at 5:00 PM and include an event map featuring all participating locations. Stroll through Old Town and visit a variety of art galleries, including Bandon Art Gallery, High Tide Art, Fan the Flames Designs and more in the Continuum Building, Second Street Art Gallery, The Ivy House and Art by the Sea. Browse creative works from local artists while sipping wines from around the region. Clothing and gift shops like Devon’s Boutique, The Cobbler’s Bench, Spirit of Oregon, The Loft on Second, The Sassy Seagull, Sweet Pea’s, and The Big Wheel will also be welcoming visitors with shopping specials and tastings. This month’s event also features several participating service businesses: Coast Properties Group/eXp Realty, Bookkeeping by the Sea and Beauty by the Sea Enjoy a special feature: local bead artist Christina Coleman will be on-site, showcasing and selling her handcrafted BearCreek Beadworks beaded jewelry. Local favorites Alloro Wine Bar and Restaurant, Bandon Coffee Cafe, Bandon Inn, Bandon Brewing, Bandon Rain, and Stillwagon Distillery round out the evening with their signature beverages and hospitality. Alive After Five is a great opportunity to support local businesses, discover new shops, and enjoy a festive evening in Bandon. For more details, visit greaterbandon.org. (fb)

New Faces Join Alive After Five Art & Wine Walk – Friday, May 16 The Alive After Five Art & Wine Walk returns to Old Town Bandon on Friday, May 16, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This monthly event invites the community to sip, shop, and stroll through the heart of town, enjoying local art, wine tastings, and the hospitality of small businesses. This month, several new businesses are joining the event: Bookkeeping by the Sea, Beauty by the Sea and Coast Properties Group/eXp Realty. For more details on the event, including where to pick up a wine glass and event map, visit the Alive After Five event page, greaterbandon.org (fb)