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Get out your blue suede shoes for Justin Shandor’s Elvis Tribute Concert May 18 I f you’ve never seen Justin Shandor before.... here you’ll find out why everyone’s getting “All Shook Up” over Elvis Presley Enterprises “World’s Ultimate” Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Justin Shandor! The look, the moves, and most of all the voice will be in Florence on Satur-
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Register now for the FEC’s Indoor Yard Sale The Indoor Yard Sale is coming to the Florence Events Center on June 15. Starting Thursday, May 9, at 9 a.m., applications to be part of the Friends of the Florence Events Center’s annual indoor sale will be available for nonprofit groups and individuals who wish to rent a booth space to display their goods. For those who do not have a garage, adequate parking or hard to find locations, this is a perfect solution to be part of this huge sale. Single booths and double spaces are available for a fee from $35 to $90 and there are discounts for nonprofit groups. Space will be available up until Thursday, June 13, at 5 p.m. for any group or individual to participate in the sale. For more information on purchasing a booth, come in to the Florence Events Center office at 715 Quince St.or contact the FEC at 541-997-1994.
day, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Florence Events Center. From the music that rocked the 1950s, the movies and songs that charmed us in the ‘60s, the electrifying ‘68 Comeback Special performance and the thrills of the Las Vegas years — Shandor does it all to perfection!
You won’t want to miss the amazing Shandor, in whom the essence of Elvis lives again. Get your tickets now online, call or stop by the FEC box office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come discover what everyone raves about.
Always Something Happening May 3 — 6:30 p.m. Wallflowers and Wine Tickets on sale now May 10 & 11 — 7 p.m. CROW Spring Dance Showcase Tickets on sale now May 15 — 6:30 p.m. Rhody Court Coronation Tickets on sale now
May 22 — 7 p.m. SEAcoast Entertainment presents Olé! World Music and Comedy Tickets on sale now May 23 — 5 to 7 p.m. Friends of the Florence Events Center Business After Hours May 24 — 6:30 p.m. Big Wave Poetry Slam Tickets on sale now
May 17 & 18 — All Day FRAA Rhody Days Arts Festival Rhododendron Flower Show
May 30 — 5:30 p.m. SHS Scholarship Awards Ceremony
May 18 — 7:30 p.m. Justin Shandor as “Ultimate Elvis” Tickets on sale now
June 13 — 8 a.m. Indoor Yard Sale Registration opens May 9
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Coronation to crown Queen Rhododendra, King of the Coast
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hody Days returns to Florence May 17 to 19, 2019, with events starting even sooner in the week. On Wednesday, May 15, the newest Queen Rhododendra and King of the Court will be named at the Florence Events Center, just in time to reign over the 112th annual Rhododendron Festival. Since they were announced in January, the members of the Senior Princess Court, Senior Prince Court and Junior Princess Court have made visits to area service groups and worked with their committee on their stage presence and essential skills. The entire court of wonderful young women and men have become part of a beloved legacy and will reign over the Rhododendron Festival parade and act as ambassadors for the entire festival weekend. On Coronation night,
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one young woman and one young man will be crowned 2019 Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast. Scholarships will be awarded to the entire court. The community is invited to a fun-filled evening where these young people can share their talents and kick off the 2019 Rhododendron Festival. Tickets are $13 for adults and $9 for students. Visit eventcenter.com for more info.
The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, celebrating 49 years in Florence, is hosting a free Rhododendron Flower Show at the Florence Events Center May 18 and 19 during the Florence area’s 112 Rhododendron Festival.
With a theme of “Coastal Canvas,” this year’s Rhody Days promises to highlight creativity and a legacy of youth being ambassadors for Florence and the Siuslaw region. To get in the spirit, businesses can “Paint the Town Rhody” with members of the Rhododendron Senior Court and the Rhododendron Court Committee. Contact florencechamber.com for more info. In addition to the Rhody Court, Florence Chamber of Commerce has a multitude of events planned, including the Davis Shows NW Amusement Carnival, the Maple Street Vendor Fair, Junior Parade, Kiwanis Kids Games and the Rhododendron Festival Grand Floral Parade. For more information, visit www.florence chamber.com.
The show is open for all to exhibit. People are asked to bring their trusses between 7 and 9 a.m. on Saturday to the events center, 715 Quince St. It will be open for the public after the judging is finished, around 1 p.m. and will be open
until 5 p.m. The plant sale will be from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both days. For more information, check out Siuslawars.org or contact Rhody Society President Mike Bones at 541-997-3082 or rhodies@charter.net.
FRAA presents the 2019 Rhody Days Arts Festival
This year the FRAA Rhody Days Arts Festival will b held Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun day, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the Florence Regional Arts Allianc this event is the perfect place to experience, meet an shop the unique works of art and fine craftsmanship o our local and coastal artists and craftsmen: Brad & Ginny Kliever (Foggy Bay Studios) — kitche utensils as well as felted scarfs, bags, etc. ; Guy Lund — wire wraps of gemstones and rocktography; Garde Treasurers — pressed flower art and upcycled metal a sun catchers and wind chimes; Debi Ford — pendan of coastal treasures like stones, agates and shells; Ric Huckins — creates everything in wood; Jeanne Ternah an — creates everything in fabric including doll clothe Ralph & Vicki Martin — Scroll saw wood art; Nanc Gant (Simply Lampwork) — little works of art in lamp work beads; Marie Hinze — quilts and wall hangings o all sizes; Sandra Kay Hayes — fill your kitchen with ne linens & more; Pat Tellez — beautiful beadwork of flow ers, etc.; Ed Kogut (Red Eagle Gems) — custom gold & silver jewelry; Danielle & Jennifer Goldblatt — photog raphy and wreaths; Kris De Noyer — hand sculpture ceramic critters; Claudia Brown — the latest designs i sea glass, wirework and beads. In addition, Jen Hornaday (Healthy Bees=Health Honey) will helps people choose their favorite hone and Spiritopia will bring their premium brandy, whis key, liqueurs and specialty wines. The artists will be donating 10 percent of their sales t support the FRAA Arts Center, 120 Maple St. So bring friend, shop for some unique treasures, and support th arts. Admission is free.
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SEAcoast presents Olé! Music & Comedy 4th annual Big Wave Poetry Slam
Come let your mind be blown by one of the most original music comedy shows you will ever see — Olé! World Music and Comedy. Featuring amazing Flamenco guitar playing and musical virtuosity of pop, swing, blues and international classics, this show will be full of spectacular fun! Olé! World Music and Comedy performs on Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince. Come early to get to know this fun group during the preconcert talk starting at 6:15 p.m.. Paul Morocco, Guillermo de Endaya and Marcial Heredia make up this merry trio of Latino guitar players. They present a fresh and exciting blend of Spanish comedy, Flamenco, Guitarras and, of course, their signature ping pong. These three Latin Machos, full of fire, fight for their pride while playing, spinning and throwing their Spanish guitars. They take the audience on a journey ending in a Grand Fiesta!!
Paul Morocco developed Ole! after cutting his performing teeth on the streets of New Orleans. There, he explored his love for entertaining the public, learning the timeless craft of connecting to the audience and developing his unique improvisational skills.
The original Ole! show began at London’s Mime Festival in 1990, and debuted at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival in 1991, receiving not one, but two awards for the performance. In 1996, Paul teamed up with Guillermo De Endaya and Marcial Heredia. This version of the show plays to enraptured audiences to this day, and has become an international cult hit all over the World. “These three Locos are not only funny, but enormously musically talented as well. Their powerful performance combines frantic and zany slapstick that is almost surreal beyond madness” writes the UK’s The Daily Telegraph. SEAcoast Entertainment presnts ‘Ole!’ as part of its 2018-19 season. The group is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) bringing incredible music and entertainment to the Central Coast for 38 years. Tickets are on sale now for $35 for adults and $10 for students.
Florence’s fourth annual Big Wave Poetry Slam, which sees poets travel to Florence from all over Oregon and beyond, will take place on Friday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, located at 715 Quince St. Slam poet extraordinaire Jorah LeFleur will return for the fourth time as the master of ceremonies. Known as the “Slam Maven” and administrator and host of the Tsunami Poetry Slam in Eugene since 2006, LeFleur brings her bright, flashy style and a great energy to Florence’s special night of poetry. Slam Poetry is a type of competition where people read their poems without props, costumes or music. After performing, they receive scores (0-10) from five randomly selected judges from the audience. Scores are awarded based on how much each judge likes a poem. Poets are allowed three minutes to read one poem of their own construction, with a 10-second grace period. If the poet goes over time, points will be
deducted from the total score. There will be three appointed time keepers. Florence Big Wave Spoken Word is a group of poetry lovers dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of poetry in Florence. A part of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), the group hosts the First Tuesday Open Mic plus three competitive events per year: “Big Wave Poetry Slam,” “Love Gone Wrong” and “Spooky Word.” Tickets and pre-registration are available at FRAA, located at 120 Maple St., or online at bigwavespoken word.org. Poets can also register at the event, which opens its doors at 6 p.m. This year’s Slam contest is limited to 20 participants with a $15 entry fee. First Prize $250, Second Prize $100, Third Prize $50. An Open Mic will precede the Slam contest at 6:30 p.m. Audience admission is $10, $5 for Lane Community College students and free for anyone 18 and under.
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Spring Dance Showcase May 10 & 11 SHS to award $240,000 in scholarships Dancers of all ages will take the stage at the Florence Events Center on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, at 7 p.m., as CROW presents a mixed genre Spring Dance Showcase. The event is open to the public, and CROW audiences are encouraged to come and support the wonderful performers. “This is an opportunity for the talented youth and adults in our dance community to share their amazing talents, while inspiring and educating the general public and generations of future dancers,” says Melanie Heard, CROW’s Artistic Director, and director of CROW’s “Flight” Dance Team. “Dance is my first love, and will always hold a very special place in my heart.” Heard’s artistic background stems from the genre of classical ballet, which she studied with the Joffrey Trainee Program, Kirov’s Universal Ballet School, Ballet West and Houston Bal-
let. She is committed to bringing that same level of dance professionalism to the local area, and is excited about the future of Dance in the community of Florence. During the showcase, several original choreography pieces will be debuted. Local dancer and teacher Cara Beere will also present a brand-new hip hop piece with the Flight Dance Team. The 2019 Spring Dance Showcase will feature class performances by CROW’s Youth Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop classes, which are choreographed by Mackenzie Calvert, Siarrah Rain and Beere. There will be several mesmerizing
solo, duo and small group performances by CROW students. In addition, local adult dancers will dazzle audiences with exotic and unusual genres. The Tutu Dads will pirouette back to the stage with another epic crowd-pleaser. Last but not least, the Tip Top Tappers and Teen Tappers will perform entertaining tap numbers. All proceeds from the show support the CROW Dance education program, including costumes and scholarships for youth to attend future dance classes and workshops. Adult tickets are $14, military/seniors are $13 (with ID at box office only) and youth (12 and under) are $10. For tickets to the Spring Dance Showcase, stop by the Florence Events Center Box Office, 715 Quince St., call 541-997-1994 or visit eventcenter.org. More information is available at www.crowkids.com.
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Siuslaw High School, in collaboration with ASPIRE, would like to cordially invite the community to the SHS Scholarship Awards Ceremony for this year’s 2019 graduating class. The event will be held Thursday, May 30, at the Florence Events Center. More than 45 local organizations will be present to distribute nearly 150 individual scholarships to our SHS students. Come experience this lifechanging event for yourself and wit-
ness the power of community as over $240,000 in local scholarship money is awarded. Beginning this year, the event has been relocated to the Florence Events Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event is free for anyone and everyone to attend. For more information, contact SHS Counselor Steven Moser at smoser@ siuslaw.k12.or.us or by phone at 541997-3448.
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