Coast Central, February 2018

Waldport • Yachats • Florence • Mapleton • Dunes City • Westlake • Gardiner • Reedsport February 2018

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FEBRUARY EVENTS at the FEC:

Art in Gallery One and Five – “For the Love of Animals” 3 – Crab Crack - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

5 – City of Florence City Council Meeting – 5:30 p.m.

7 – Siuslaw Awards Night – 5:30 p.m.

10 – For the Love of Animals Art Reception – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

11 – Jazz Kings present “A Pocketful of Dreams” – 2:00 p.m.

13 – Lane County Blood Drive – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

13 – City of Florence Planning Commission – 7:00 p.m.

16 – “Wallflowers and Wine” Art Class – 6:30 p.m.

21 – “Conversations with Funders” by OCT – 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

21 – SEAcoast presents “Mandy Harvey” – 7:00 p.m. (pre-concert talk at 6:15 p.m.)

24 – FEC Indoor Yard Sale – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

24 – TEASE Burlesque Revue – 7:00 p.m.

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Revel at CROW’s Black & White Ball

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ome one, come all to the Black and White Ball! Nonprofit Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops’ (CROW) February fundraiser will once again be the talk of the town, as attendees sport their finest black and white attire, and can purchase handmade masquerade masks, created by a variety of local artists.

Black and White Ball,” and all funds will support youth scholarships, arts programming, educational materials and other vital expenses for CROW. Paper pulp mask bases will be provided, but artists may use whatever base they wish, and whatever medium they wish.

Masks must be all black or white, with only silver or gold for accents.

CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard encourages artists to “Be creative, be whimsical, be wild and have lots of There will be live music by fun!”

The Pop Rocks of Eugene, a CROW's cast of dancers, actors and performers demonstrate some of the masquerade Artists will receive recogniwine spin to win, dessert dash spirit behind the Black & White Ball, upcoming on Feb. 24 at Three Rivers Casino Resort. tion at the event, and a disand a silent auction. Two beer counted event ticket price for musical production in April. or wine tickets and hot appetizers are included Proceeds from the Black and White Ball sup- themselves and a guest. with each ticket.

All masks must be completed and returned by port kids in the arts, so what could be better?

You’d better mark your calendar now and plan The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. Jan. 30. Earlier submissions are appreciated. to have a “ball” with us!

17, at the Three Rivers Casino Resort Show- For an information sheet and to receive a In addition, Revelers Aerial Works will be room, 5647 Highway 126 in Florence, at 6:30 mask base, visit Florence Regional Arts Alliance demonstrating aerial acrobatics with silks and p.m.

Art Center, 120 Maple St., or Beaux Arts Fine hoops throughout the event. This is a special CROW is seeking artists to paint/decorate Arts Supplies at 2285 Highway 101, Suite H. preview of the artists’ work, as they will be pre- masquerade masks for this exciting. Donated If you have questions, contact Melanie Heard miering in Florence during CROW’s “Tarzan” masks will be sold at the organization’s “2018 at crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com.

Coast Central

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MARKETING: SUSAN GUTIERREZ, MARKETING DIRECTOR 541-902-3530, SGUTIERREZ@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM EDITORIAL: CHANTELLE MEYER, FEATURES EDITOR PRESSRELEASES@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Welcome to Coast Central, a monthly publication focusing on arts and entertainment on and near the central and southern Oregon coast, from Florence to Bandon.

Submit all press releases, photos, calendar events and gallery listings to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com.

Deadline for submissions is the 15th of each month.

Coast Central is published the first week of every month, so plan accordingly when submitting events.

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EVENTS CALENDAR WALDPORT/ YACHATS FEB. 6 Knitting & Fiber Group 6:30 p.m.

Open to public Waldport Public Library FEB. 10

Little Sweethearts Valentine Dance Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program 6 to 8 p.m.

Tickets required Yachats Commons

FEB. 13 Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper 6 to 8 p.m. $8 for all you can eat pancakes, sausage Yachats Community Presbyterian Church 360 W 7th St, Yachats FEB. 18

Alsea Sportsman's Association Meeting 5 p.m.

Open to public Waldport Community Center 265 NW Hemlock St.

FEB. 22 Adult Craft Night: Art Journals 5 p.m.

Open to public Waldport Public Library FLORENCE FEB. 5

Paint and Sip at The Studios With Tamara Kine 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Tickets required The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design jaynesmoleydesign.com

FEB. 6

Florence Big Wave First Tuesday Open Mic 6:30 p.m.

Open to public Florence Regional Arts Alliance

FEB. 7 Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Siuslaw Awards 5:30 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center FEB. 10 “For the Love of Animals” Art Reception 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public — cash and checks only Siuslaw Public Library “Dolores” Film and DACA Fundraiser 2 to 5 p.m.

Tickets required for film Donations accepted Food provided local restaurants City Lights Cinemas 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.

Various locations 2ndsaturdaygallerytour.com Live music: Sol Seed 9 p.m. to midnight $10 cover Bay Street Grille

FEB. 11 Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public — cash and checks only Siuslaw Public Library The Jazz Kings – “A Pocket Full of Dreams” 2 to 4 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

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“Gardening for Pollinators” Florence Garden Club 1 p.m.

Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw

FEB. 15 Business After Hours: Darlings Marina & RV Resort 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Darlings Marina FEB. 16 Wallflowers & Wine 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center FEB. 17 CROW Black & White Ball 6:30 p.m.

Tickets required; 21+ www.crowkids.com/what-splaying Three Rivers Casino FEB. 20

Mo's Senior Fish Fry All you can eat fish and chips 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Adults $12.50, kids $6 Mo’s Restaurant

FEB. 21 SEAcoast presents Mandy Harvey 7 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center FEB. 23 “Best Books of 2017 – 60 Reviews in 60 Minutes” Librarian Kevin Mittge 1 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library FEB. 24 Indoor Yard Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Small admission fee Florence Events Center

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Fraudville Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club 5 p.m. $25 admission, 21+ Three Rivers Casino Resort TEASE Burlesque Revue Featuring Fanny Rugburn 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY Wine and Paint Nights, Wine Tastings Most Saturdays, Fridays at 5 p.m.

Mindpower Gallery 417 Fir Ave.

FEB. 10 Sip and Paint Class 5:30 p.m.

Tickets required Mindpower Gallery FEB. 16 TO 17 Confluence 2018 Wine, Beer, Seafood & Music Festival Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Tickets required Reedsport Community Center NORTH BEND/ COOS BAY/ CHARLESTON FEB. 5

King Tides Photo Celebration 6 p.m.

Tickets required 7 Devils Brewing Co. 247 S. Second St.

FEB. 10 AND 11 Auditions for “Strange Tales” The Dolphin Playhouse 580 Newmark Ave. thedolphinplayers.webs.com/ FEB. 18 Shipwrecks of the Southern Oregon Coast 2 p.m.

Open to public Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections

FEB. 19 TO 21 Seagrass Music Festival Tickets required 7 Devils Brewing Co. 247 S. Second St. FEB. 21 Dustbowl Performs 7 p.m.

Tickets required Egyptian Theatre FEB. 24 Dance Umbrella Gala 2018 4 p.m.

Tickets required Hales Center For The Performing Arts 1988 Newmark Ave. BANDON/COQUILLE Bandon Ballroom Dance Most Saturdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Open to public — $3 donation Bandon Odd Fellows Hall OregonCoastDance.com

FEB. 6 Montreal Guitare Trio 7:30 p.m.

Tickets required Bandon Showcase FEB. 16 TO 18 Gorse Blossom Festival 2018 3 days of food, wine, beer events with 40+ vendors, live music and more Tickets required 250 First St SW, Bandon www.gorseblossomfest.com MARCH Martha Redbone 7:30 p.m.

Tickets required Bandon Showcase

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COASTAL CULTURE Galleries & Museums WALDPORT/ YACHATS

Gallery 34, 250 Hemlock St., Waldport, various artists, 541-563-7100 Earthworks Gallery, 2222 Highway 101, Yachats, various artists, 541-547-4300 Touchstone Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, Yachats, various artists, 541-547-4121 WAVE Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, Yachats, photography, 541-547-4405

FLORENCE

Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., 25+ artists. 2nd Saturday Reception 3-5 p.m., 541-997-8980 Digital Dunes Photo Gallery & Studio, 1725 Kingwood St., photography, 541902-8748 Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., various artwork, 541-997-1994 Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St., various artists, 541-997-4435

Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-2440 Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., 541-902-5160 Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-7121 Pacific Frameworks, 2420 Highway 101, photography, 541-997-1138 PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Gallery, 400 Ninth St., local artists, 541-997-8412 The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St., featuring 20+ local artists, 541-902-2505 The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, 1458 First St., jaynesmoleydesign.com Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., various exhibits, 541-997-7884 Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., various artists, 541-997-3132

GARDINER/REEDSPORT

Three Rivers Gallery, 77231 Highway 101, sculptures & drawings, 541-2712030 Tsunami Gallery, 77207 Highway 101, sculptures by Mack Holman and various artists, 541-271-1597 Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave.,

various artists, 541-271-2485 Myrtlewood Gallery, 1125 Highway 101, woodwork by local artists, 541-2714222 Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, various exhibits, 541-2714816

NORTH BEND/COOS BAY

Art of Life, 245 S. Second St., local & Pacific Northwest artists, 541-808-2261 Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., various artists, 541-756-4088 Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., various exhibits, 541-267-3901 Coos Bay Boat Building Center, 100 Newmark Ave., maritime heritage, 541808-2211 Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., various artists, 541-269-1101 Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St., various exhibits, 541-756-6320 Marshfield Sun Printing Museum, 1049 N. Front St., exhibits, 541-267-3762 North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., various artists, 541-756-0400 Pacific Park Gallery, 1957 Thompson Road, various artists, 541-759-3038

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Coquille Valley Art Center, 10144 Highway 42, 541-396-3294 Coquille Valley Hospital Gallery, 940 Fifth St., various artists, 541-396-3101 Coquille Valley Museum, 153 N. Central, various exhibits, 541-824-0076

BANDON

Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 125 Chicago Ave., various artists, 541-3475355 Bandon Glass Art Studio, 240 Highway 101, various artists, 541-347-4723 Bandon Historical Society Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave., 541-347-2164 Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St., various artists, 541-347-3221 Harbortown Events Center, 325 Second St., various exhibits, 541-329-0112 Sage Place, 525 11th St., various artists, 541-329-0303 Second Street Gallery, 210 Second St., various artists, 541-347-4133 Soaring Seal Gallery, 1295 Oregon Ave., photography, 541-329-0551 Vines Art Glass, 47074 Highway 101, artwork by Bryce Dimitruk, 541-347-2652

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34th annual Charleston Crab Feed dishes up Dungeness crab

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rack up” fresh Oregon Dungeness Crab from Charleston at the North Bend Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Charleston fishing village is bringing Oregon’s fresh Dungeness crab harvest to YOU at the 34th Annual Charleston Merchants Crab Feed this year.

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway Ave. in North Bend, Ore. This is the main fundraising event for the Charleston Visitors Center, but also provides funding to other needs in the Charleston community.

“This is one of the community’s favorite festivals. It gives locals and visitors a chance to meet with old friends and make new ones, while cracking tasty Oregon Dungeness crab,” said Harbormaster John Buckley. “Our Dungeness crab fishery is certified sustainable, and all of the large meaty crab the volunteers serve at the festival is caught by our very own Charleston fishermen.”

Volunteers will serve whole or half fresh crab dinners with side dishes, rolls and a beverage. Whole crab dinners are $20 and half crab

dinners at $16, but prices are subject to the markets. Make sure to leave room for dessert as pies and cakes will be available for sale by the Ladies Garden Club for $1 per slice. Beer and wine will be available and served by the Charleston’s Miller’s Sports Bar & Grill. There will also be crab bibs, vendor coupons and prize drawings during the festival.

Make a weekend of it!

Head out to Charleston and learn about marine life at the Charleston Marine Life Center, go crabbing off the docks at the Charleston Marina Shore, stormwatch at Shore Acres, Sunset Bay and Cape Arago State Parks, and hike the trails at South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. All are popular recreation spots just minutes away!

Local Key Club students and Chamber Ambassadors, along with other volunteers, will be serving and making your Dungeness crab dinner a great and fun experience.

“The returning star of the annual festival is fresh, certifiably delicious Oregon Dungeness crab,” said Wild Woman Mel Campbell.

“Don’t miss it!”

SOUTH COAST FOLK SOCIETY OFFERS DANCE The South Coast Folk Society will host a free traditional dance class every Monday for two hours starting at 7 p.m. at the North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe St. The public is welcome. This is a beginner’s level class, and a friendly social gathering. No previous dance experience is required. All ages and abilities can enjoy dancing to the live music provided by area musicians.

The dances will be taught, and no part-

ner is needed.

The emphasis will be on easy tradition dances from America and around the world. These include squares and circles, line dances and set dances, folk dances and ballroom. Many of the dances will be accompanied by live music, and musicians are invited to come and join in.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, email southcoastfolksociety@gmail.com or call Paul at 541-404-8267.

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Award-winning Sawyer Brown to headline shows at Three Rivers

FLORENCE— Three Rivers Casino Resort is excited to announce that Sawyer Brown will be performing at Three Rivers for two awesome shows.

Tickets are available for both shows, which are scheduled for 8 p.m., Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24, at 7 p.m. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly for these unforgettable shows.

After entertaining audiences for nearly 40 years, Sawyer Brown is renowned for their reputation as the Travelin’ Band, and continues to sell out venues across the country. Sawyer Brown’s high energy sounds have been fan favorites for nearly four decades, and Three Rivers fans will soon be singing and dancing along to the favorite songs they know and love.

Sawyer Brown shares a passion and

drive to give their very best on stage every night, and the Event Center at Three Rivers will soon be showcasing this amazing weekend of Sawyer Brown performances.

Plan now to attend this show, in the comfort and fun of the Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center, where every seat is great!

For more information or to purchase tickets for $24.99 or $29.99, go to www. threeriverscasino.com, or call 800-5853737 or stop by the Cage at Three Rivers Casino Resort.

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2nd Saturday Gallery Tour explores the arts Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on, Saturday, Feb. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour inspires locals and visiting tourists alike and reinforces Florence as an ever-evolving arts destination. Enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community. The tour begins at any of the participating locations. For more information, visit 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com.

BACKSTREET GALLERY

To celebrate 2018, Backstreet Gallery members are showing an alternate to their usual media on display. This special photography exhibit is in addition to the unique variety of art already on display at the gallery. Celebrate with these artists and enjoy their photographs at a reception on Feb. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Second Saturday Gallery Tour.

By taking up the camera, these artists will show another creative side to their talents with innovative results. Come enjoy a wide variety of interesting subject matter in vibrant color as well as dramatic black and white.

Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. in Historic Old Town Florence, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER GALLERIES

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Florence galleries, including works from (clockwise from top left) Florence Welcome to the fourth annual For The Events Center’s “For the Love of Animals,” The Studios at Jayne Smoley Designs’ Love Of Animals Exhibit at the FEC, avail- “Art of the Heart,” Homegrown Pub’s new artist and Backstreet Gallery’s phoable for viewing during the months of Feb- tography exhibit, will be showcasing local artists throughout February. Attend ruary and March. receptions on Feb. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see how local artists celebrate their love and re- $5, each pet can be photographed, and the objects in Florence, Ore. His style has spect for animals, both domestic and wild, photo will be put in a frame. Family mem- been described as “Objet Trouvé,” as well through their various art media, including bers are more than welcome to be in the as steampunk. Marchetti’s artworks are both intricate and intriguing, combinphotography, painting, fiber, pottery, jewel- photo with their pet(s).

We are asking those who attend the re- ing both form and function. He will be ry, pastels, collage, woodworking and more.

The highlight of this exhibit will be a re- ception to please bring a container of dog or the featured artist at Homegrown Public ception at the FEC on 2nd Saturday. In ad- cat food, which will be donated to our local House, located at 294 Laurel St. in Florence, from Feb. 10 through 17. Come see dition to complimentary refreshments, visi- shelter. his amazing pieces of art at this fun local tors will be welcome to bring their pets (on HOMEGROWN PUB a leash, or being held), for a pet photo. For Giuliano Marchetti is an artist of found venue.

THE STUDIOS

The Studios will be hosting The Art of the Heart show this February. The Studios will have several guest artists that are sharing their love through art and heartthemed works. Join the artists on the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour for a special reception to honor all of the participating artists. As always, there will be refreshments and live music.

Showcase goes back to the roots with Martha Redbone

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elcome Martha Redbone to the Oregon coast on Sunday, March 4, at Bandon Showcase, located at Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW. Redbone is one of the most vital voices in American Roots music. A multi award-winning musician, the charismatic songstress is celebrated for her tasty gumbo of roots music embodying the folk and country sounds of her childhood in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky mixed with the eclectic grit of her teenage years in pre-gentrified Brooklyn.

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With her gospel singing father’s voice and the spirit of her Cherokee/Choctaw mother’s culture, Redbone broadens the boundaries of Americana. Her latest CD, “The Garden of Love — Songs of William Blake,” produced by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder/Grammy Winner John McEuen, is an unexpected twist – “a brilliant collision of cultures” (New Yorker).

Redbone’s magnificent voice, Blake’s immortal words and a masterful cornucopia of roots music, folk, country, Piedmont blues, gospel, bluegrass, soul and traditional Native, make this

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Visit martharedbone.com for more information.

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— April’s FlorenceFest extends call to artists —

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he Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is very excited to invite all artists to participate in the second annual FlorenceFest to be held at the Florence Events Center on April 27 and 28, 2018.

Last year’s event was a huge success as over 700 people attended. FRAA sold almost 40 percent of the art selected. This year’s event, which will feature two days of jazz, art and wine, will be highlighted by talented jazz musicians and outstanding wine from some of the best wineries throughout the state.

Selection for the exhibit will be made by Margaret Prentice, who is an accomplished painter and printmaker and has curated numerous exhibitions throughout the Northwest. She is currently Professor Emeritus in the Art Department at the University of Oregon,

Artist Loft Gallery Spring Art Show open to all regional artists

where she taught drawing, intaglio, relief printmaking, papermaking and artist’s books for 26 years.

Her work may be found in over 55 public collections including the Houghton Library and Harvard University, Dartmouth University, Northwestern University, the National Library of New Zealand and the Getty Museum Collection, among others. Her paintings are currently represented by White Lotus Gallery in Eugene.

This year, FRAA will be expanding the awards. The selection committee will select three overall winners with cash prizes: First place = $1,000 Second place = $500 Third place = $250

COOS BAY—The Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, will be hosting an area-wide open art show in March and April. The theme is “A Touch of ... Purple.”

Artists, whether amateur, professional or in-between, are invited to submit both two-dimensional or three-dimensional art works.

For space consideration, 2D works cannot exceed 450 square inches (in-

In addition, three separate cash awards of $250 each will be given for outstanding work in 2D, 3D and photography. There will also be a “People’s Choice” selection, which will be awarded based on votes of those in attendance.

Selected artists can also continue to exhibit their work at the events center in Galleries 1 and 5 through the end of May. For additional details and to submit an entry, go to Café, www.callforentry.org. This is a well-respected and professional site for managing entries. It is easy to register and there is no charge for artists to use Café.

The deadline for entries is March 18, 2018.

For more information, contact FRAAFlorenceFest@ gmail.com.

cluding frames), and the maximum dimension in any direction for 3D items is 16 inches.

The Gallery is inviting artists of any level who work in any medium to enter.

There will be three prizes and several Honorable Mention ribbons.

Up to three items may be entered — fees are $10 for the first item and $5 each for the second and third entries.

The show will run from March 1 to

April 30.

Entries must be brought to the Gallery by Feb. 24.

For details and entry form, email grwick@gmail. com, stop by the gallery or call The Artist Loft Gallery at 541-756-4088.

REGISTER FOR A BOOTH AT THE INDOOR YARD SALE AT FEC

The Indoor yard Sale is coming to the Florence Events Center on Feb. 24. Applications to be part of the Friends of the Florence Events Center’s annual indoor sale are now 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 are in 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, Feb. 22, 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 Jennifer Connor at the FEC at 541-9971994.

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Museum focuses on fiber arts

COOS BAY—Through Feb. 17, Coos Art Museum will be hosting a dual exhibition of fiber art by the group High Fiber Diet. The two exhibitions brought together into one are “Heat Wave” and “It’s Not Easy Being Green.”

High Fiber Diet is a group of more than 30 artists located in southwestern Washington and western Oregon who choose to work with fiber to express their interpretation of the world and themselves.

Each exhibition is organized around a particular color that must appear within the design of the fiber art piece.

For “Heat Wave” it is orange. Orange is the color of heat: hot passion, hot jazz, desert heat, tropical heat, the warmth of Mediterranean stone walls or bright flowers. We are basking in the glow.

Jurors are Wendy Huhn, Barbara Setsu Pickett and Marilyn Robert.

For “It’s Not Easy Being Green,” as a famous frog once sang, the color is green.

Kermit’s identity struggle reflects the challenges and choices we face every day.

The jurors are Pat Bognar, Trisha Hassler and Bonnie Meltzer.

Coos Art Museum Staff Art Show, a selection works produced by directors, staff and volunteers of CAM, will show for the same period in the Mabel Hansen Gallery.

“Viewing Organically: Jean Kyle” and “The Nature of the Gourd: Sunny Kudo,” will be an exhibition of watercolors and painted gourds by the co-winners of last year’s CAM Biennial, Jean Kyle and Sunny Kudo. This will be in the Uno Richter Atrium Gallery.

An exhibition organized by the South Coast Woodworkers highlights local talent and feature many pieces of fine furniture and turned wood in the Clare Wehrle Community Gallery.

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Renew vows at Little Log Church

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chats, will provide music he Little Log Church for the group at 5:30 p.m. and Museum in YachIn addition, each couple ats will present its annual will be given a certificate as Ceremony of Renewal and a memento of the occasion.

Commitment on WednesThe Valentine’s Day vow day, Feb. 14. This will be the renewal has become a pop23rd year the Log Church ular fund raiser for the Litwill be offering couples the tle Log Church. A donation opportunity to renew their to the museum of $10 per vows in a group setting. couple is suggested.

Both married and unSince space is limited, married committed coureservations are required. ples are invited to attend.

COURTESY PHOTOS This year the Log Church Valentine’s Day gives people the chance to renew For reservations, couples will offer the ceremony at their vows of love and commitment at the Little should call Crook at 541547-4547. two times — once at noon Log Church in Yachats.

The historic Little Log Church and again at 5:30 p.m.

Mary Crook, the independent something fun and meaningful to has been a landmark in Yachats for nearly 90 years and houses historic minister who has facilitated the do on Valentine’s Day,” she said.

This year her theme will be “Cre- artifacts as well as being host to event since 1996, reports that hunmany weddings, artistic events and dreds of couples have come to Ya- ating a Vision.”

Popular local guitarist Richard small concerts. It is located at the chats to renew their vows over the Sharpless will play a selection of corner of SW Third Street and Ponyears.

“For some couples it is a first- romantic pieces at the noon cer- tiac in the heart of town. time experience; for others it has emony.

Violinist Ruth Mock, also of Yabecome an annual tradition —

Florence announces new outdoor gallery program The Public Art Committee of the City of Florence has created an exciting new program to enhance the beauty and livability of our community by regularly introducing original outdoor art into Florence to create a unique sense of place and enhance community identity. This program, called “Art Exposed – Dynamic Public Art” provides a creative outlet for artists to display their work, and artists are encouraged to submit unique pieces that demonstrate extraordinary creativity and elicit a feeling of “Wow” from all who view them. Many cities around the world are engaged in programs of this type and it creates excitement for both the community and visitors.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, Feb. 25.

Applications should be submitted though Café, a well-known and respected site for managing all types of art entries. Artists can register for free by visiting www.callforentry.org. For additional information, contact Kelli Weese at 541-9973437.

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Burlesque Revue Feb. 24 — Florence Events Center

he No. 1 touring burlesque show in the Pacific Northwest will make its debut at the Florence Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Glitter Tribe,” toured North America with Dan Savage and performed at burlesque festivals from New Zealand to London to Dublin and Jamaica.

As with all TEASE Burlesque Revue shows, tickets sell quickly so do not delay in securing yours. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the show Selling out shows throughout six starting at 7 p.m. states, TEASE Burlesque Revue is This event is for guests 18 and up. inspired heavily by the entertainTickets are available at the Florment capital of the world, Las Vegas. ence Events Center, online at eventTEASE will leave everyone’s jaws on COURTESY PHOTOS Florence drag queen Fanny Rugburn (above) joins the cast of Justin center.org, by calling 541-997-1994, the floor and the audience begging Buckle’s TEASE Burlesque Revue at the Florence Events Center on or at the doors day of the show. for more. The cast is outstanding Feb. 24. These shows regularly sell out.

TEASE Burlesque Revue is and all have traveled throughout queen Fanny Rugburn will be performing brought to you by Coos Bay native Justin North America, and internationally, with alongside the Portland stars.

Buckles through his production company their craft. If you’ve never been to a burTEASE Burlesque Revue performers Justin Buckles Productions. lesque show in the past then this is a show have been featured on America’s Got TalFor more information, visit www. you do not want to miss. ent and the film “Burlesque: Heart of the justinbucklesproductions.com.

Look for a special treat — local drag

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