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COVER S T ORY

TARZAN MEETS JANE IN CROW PRODUCTION

PLUS FLORENCEFEST ‘18 UNITES BEST OF WINE, ART AND JAZZ

& WALDPORT PLANS 6TH OREGON COAST GRAVEL EPOC

Two Worlds, One Family

EARLY RHODY SHOW APRIL 14-15

C.R.O.W. PRESENTS DISNEY’S TARZAN APRIL 13-15

APRIL EVENTS at the FEC:

Art in Gallery One & Five – “Watercolor Society of Oregon” 6 – 8 – WSO Spring Conference 9 – 13 – Fran Larsen WSO Water Media Workshops 13, 14 & 15 – C.R.O.W. presents Disney’s Tarzan Friday – 7:00 p.m., Saturday – 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

And Sunday – 2:00 p.m.

14 & 15 – Early Rhody Show Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 to 5 14 – Siuslaw Genealogical Society – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

19 – Rotary 4-Way Test Speech – 3:30 p.m 19 – SEAcoast presents Gentri – 7:00 p.m.

24 – City of Florence Planning Comm. – 5:30 p.m.

27 – FlorenceFest ’18 – 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.

28 – FlorenceFest ’18 – 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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‘Tarzan’ welcomes all to the jungle C ROW is excited to welcome you to the jungle, as it brings Disney’s “Tarzan the Musical” to life at the Florence Events Center on April 13, 14 and 15.

Based on the 1999 animated Disney film, “Tarzan” promises to be an actionpacked treat for the entire family. The story is familiar: Raised by gorillas, Tarzan’s (Cameron Utz) love for his ape family and the jungle home he’s always known is challenged by his new-found love of the beautiful Jane (Alizabeth Norton) and her strange, human ways.

In addition to the highly-physical aspects of this poignant and moving show, audiences will also enjoy the music and lyrics by Phil Collins, including the beautiful “You’ll Be in My Heart” and high-energy “Trashin’ The Camp.”

The stage musical is packed with a wide range of emotion, and provides moments of natural laughter, painful tears and love at first sight — which create wonderful opportunities for CROW’s young artists to push through acting boundaries.

“Our primary purpose is to tell this believable, human story, and we don’t hide from the agony, hilarity and raw emotion it provides,” said CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard. “Many people can relate to themes of abandonment, struggling to fit in, confusing, powerful love and discomfort in one’s own skin. ‘Tarzan’ takes viewers on a journey ‘from boy to man,’ and audiences will be happy to have been along for the ride.”

The story is also told through the incredible score

by Phil Collins, which CROW Musical Director Maree Beers was eager to dive into. Beers, who has been part of CROW’s core production team since day one, brings

Disney’s “Tarzan,” by CROW’s cast of talented youth, features more than 60 actors in roles that challenge and amuse. The worlds of humans and apes will collide this April at the Florence Events Center.

a wealth of skills to her role, including significant vocal training and performance experience, which she shares with cast members.

CROW’s production of ‘Tarzan’ will feature Revelers Aerial Works, based in Eugene, Ore., as guest performers, suspended high in the air on vine-like “silks.”

The show is directed and choreographed by Melanie Heard, with assistant direction by Genevieve Meltzer and assistant musical direction by Jacob Molano. Cara Beere provides assistant choreography work. Costume

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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.

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Mistress Polly Fleming has worked hard with a team of volunteers to create beautiful costumes for more than 65 cast members. Lighting design will be provided by Margaret McDiarmid, and sound design will be done by Chris Owens. The incredibly immersive jungle set was built by Christopher Heard, and scenic artist Karen MeChek Trujillo will once again work her artistry and magic.

CROW has a strong reputation for attention to detail and high-quality technical theatre components, and “Tarzan” will be no exception.

“Many, many volunteers make it possible for CROW to create this kind of stage magic, and we are so grateful to everyone who has helped us navigate this incredibly wonderful jungle,” Heard said.

Don’t miss your chance to explore Africa, right here at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. To reserve tickets, visit eventcenter.org and buy online, stop by the Box Office or call 541-997-1994.

For pictures and more information, visit www. crowkids.com.

Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) is Florence’s premiere youth theater arts company. In March, it was awarded “Best Performing Arts Group” in Siuslaw News’ Best of Florence Reader’s Choice Awards — for the fourth year in a row.

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EVENTS CALENDAR WALDPORT/ YACHATS WEDNESDAYS Art in the Kitchen 1 to 4 p.m.

Donations accepted Yachats Commons APRIL 1 Donnie MacFarlane LIVE 6 to 9 p.m.

Open to public Hilltop Cafe Bistro in Waldport APRIL 4 Beachcomber Days Meeting 6 p.m.

Open to those interested in planning the annual Beachcomber Days June 15 to 17 Waldport Heritage Museum APRIL 5 Yachats Big Band Concert/ Dance 7 to 9 p.m.

Donations accepted Yachats Commons 541-547-3626

Registration required 265 NW Hemlock St., Waldport www.oregontriplecrown.com

FLORENCE APRIL 3

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

Open to public Florence Regional Arts Alliance

APRIL 4 PoetryMusic With Chris Lee and Colleen O'Brien 1 to 2 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library APRIL 5 “Histories at the Museum” Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Hosts Business After Hours 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Pioneer Museum

APRIL 7 Acoustic Blues with Los Dos 7 to 10 p.m.

Open to public The Yachats Underground Pub & Grub

APRIL 6 TO 8 Watercolor Society of Oregon Spring Conference 2018 Registration Required Florence Events Center watercolorsocietyoforegon. com/news-events/exhibitionsand-convention/2017-westernfed/

APRIL 14

APRIL 10

Donnie MacFarlane LIVE 6 to 9 p.m.

Open to public Hilltop Cafe Bistro in Waldport

APRIL 18 Donnie MacFarlane LIVE 6 to 9 p.m.

Open to public Drift Inn in Yachats MAY 5 Oregon Coast Gravel Epic Presented by Oregon Coast Bank 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Florence Startup Happy Hour Presented by RAIN Open to 21+ entrepreneurs and businesses Beachcomber Pub

APRIL 12 AND 13

Exhibit: “Architecture of Internment: The Build Up to Wartime Incarceration” All day Open to public Siuslaw Public Library grahamstreetproductions.com

APRIL 13 CROW presents Disney’s “Tarzan” Featuring Reveler’s Aerial Works 7 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center crowkids.com APRIL 14 “DNA: What's It All About?”

Family History Seminar 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Registration required Florence Events Center www.siuslawgenealogy.org Early Rhody Flower Show Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society 1 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center CROW presents Disney’s “Tarzan” Featuring Reveler’s Aerial Works 2 and 7 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center crowkids.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.

Various locations in Old Town and Uptown Highway 101 2ndsaturdaygallerytour.com

APRIL 15 Early Rhody Flower Show Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center CROW presents Disney’s “Tarzan” Featuring Reveler’s Aerial Works 2 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center crowkids.com

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APRIL 19

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Backstreet Gallery Hosts Business After Hours 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Backstreet Gallery SEAcoast presents Gentri 7 p.m. — concert 6:30 p.m. — preconcert talk Tickets required Florence Events Center

APRIL 21 Vision Quest presents “Bring the Wild Alive” and “Raptors Up Close and Personal” 10 to 11:15 a.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library Last Resort Players holds Auditions for “Grey Gardens” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Open to public Class Act Theatre

APRIL 22

Last Resort Players holds Auditions for “Grey Gardens” 2 to 4 p.m.

Open to public Class Act Theatre

APRIL 24

Author Chat with Jennifer Chambers “Abigail Scott Dunaway and Susan B. Anthony in Oregon: Hesitate No Longer” 1 to 2 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library

APRIL 26 Florence Green Movie Series: “Wasted” 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Free with donation to Florence

Food Share City Lights Cinemas

APRIL 27 FlorenceFest ‘18 2 to 8 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center APRIL 28 FlorenceFest ‘18 Noon to 8 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY APRIL 14 Sip and Paint Class with Karylynn Keppol 5:30 p.m.

Tickets required Mindpower Gallery Benefit Dinner & Auction for Reedsport Athletics 5 to 9 p.m. $35 admission Reedsport Community Center www.bravesboosters.com

APRIL 20 Wine Tasting with Delfino Vineyards 5 p.m.

Open to public Mindpower Gallery APRIL 28 Sip and Paint Class with Cathy Schmidt 5:30 p.m.

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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.,

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE 2018 Julius Caesar 4/11 @ 6pm + Encore 4/14 @ 11 am Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 5/2 ® 6pm I Encore 5/5 ® 11 am

NORTH BEND/COOS BAY

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

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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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

DISCOVER ARTS 2018 Hitler Vs. Picasso

5/16@ 6pm + Encore 5/20@ 11 am 4/18 @6pm + Encore 4/21 ® 11am

Swan Lake 7/18@ 6pm + Encor 7/2 1 ® 11 m

Caravaggio 7/25@ 6pm - Encore 7/28@ 11am

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE 2018 Van Gogh

Macbeth ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 2018

COQUILLE

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

Macbeth 6/13 @ 6pm + Encore 6/16 @ 11 am

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5/30@ 6pm + Encore 6/2 ® 11 am

9/26 @ 6pm + Encor 9/29@ 11 am

Macbeth 5/9@ 6pm + Encore 5/12 @ 11 am Romeo and Juliet 8/15 ® 6pm Encore 8/18 ® 11 am Merry Wives 10/10 @6pm + [ncore 10/13 ® 11am

BOLSHOI BALLET 201 8 The Flames of Paris 3/28@ 6pm + l:.ncore 3/3 1@ 11am

NEW ADVENTURES/REBOURNE 2018

6/28 ® 6pm I Encore 7 /1 ® 11 am

Cezanne: Portraits of a Life 4/4@ 6pm + Encore 4/7@ 12pm Van Gogh: A New Way of Seeing

A Woman of No Importance

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Coppelia 7/11@ 6pm + Encore 7114@ 11am

4/1 9 @ 6pm + Encore 4/22 @ 11 am

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5/23 @ 6pm + Encor 5/26 + 12pm THE OLD VIC 2018 I, Claude Monet

Messiah 4/25 @ 6pm i Encore 4/28@ 11 am

6/27 @ 6pm + Encore 6/30@ 12pm

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EVENTS from page 4 NORTH BEND/ COOS BAY/ CHARLESTON EVERY MONDAY

South Coast Folk Society Presents Traditional Dance 7 p.m.

Open to public to learn; no partner needed North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe Ave. southcoastfolksociety@ gmail.com or call 541404-8257

APRIL 3

Coos Art Museum Spring Breakfast Fundraiser Youth Art Education Project 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Tickets required Coos Art Museum 541-267-3901 Alexa Carlton presents “Bringing the Wild Back into Our Urban Spaces” Coos History Museum’s First Tuesday Talks 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Free with paid museum admission Coos History Museum & Maritime Collection

APRIL 6 First Friday Wine Walk 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Wine glasses, maps $10 each Coos Bay Visitor Center 541-844-9494 APRIL 7 Tide of the Toddlers Series: “Less is More” 10 to 11 a.m.

Children 1 to 5 and their family $2 per child, registration required South Slough www.southsloughestuary. org Kids Helping Kids

Concert Rock concert benefiting underserved youth 2 p.m.

Admission required Egyptian Theatre

the door 21+ only Egyptian Theatre

BANDON/ COQUILLE

APRIL 11 TO 17 Tall Ship Lady Washington in Coos Bay See schedule at www.historicalseaport.org Coos Bay City Dock South Bayshore Drive & Anderson Ave.

SATURDAYS Bandon Ballroom Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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

APRIL 13 TO 29

OPEN THROUGH MAY 18

The Dolphin Players present “Strange Tales” Directed by Cheri Valentine Tickets required The Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark 541-808-2611

APRIL 14

“Leap” — A Fun-Raiser For The Pacific School Of Dance 2 p.m. $5 admission Egyptian Theatre

APRIL 19

The First Annual Punk Rock Flea Market Presented by So It Goes and Time Bomb Featuring Playboy Manbaby and guest artists 6 to 10 p.m. $3 admission Egyptian Theatre

APRIL 28

Beach and Salvage Thrown Down Art Pendant With coppersmith and salvage artist Joni Bour 1 to 3:30 p.m. $20 per person South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center www.southsloughestuary. org 4th Annual “Brews & Giggles” Comedy Night 7:30 p.m. $10 in advance or $15 at

Call to Artists: 2018 Port of Bandon Boardwalk Art Show $10 entry fee 541-347-3206 or portofbandon.com

APRIL 13 TO 22 “Disney's The Lion King Jr.” Presented by New Artists Productions Fridays/Saturdays: 7 p.m.

Sunday: 2 p.m.

Tickets required Sprague Community Theater www.newartistsproductions.org APRIL 14 Bandon Aquatic Center Spring Fling 5:30 p.m.

Tickets required The Barn Bandon Community Center www.bandonpool.com APRIL 21 24th Annual Bandon Rotary Wine & Cheese Extravaganza 6 to 10 p.m.

Contact 541-347-8360 for more info MAY 5

On the Rocks University of Oregon a cappella group Tickets required Bandon Showcase

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Artist Loft Gallery’s Spring Show features ‘touch of purple’

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” and it will run from March 1 to April 30.

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

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

The Artist Loft Gallery was founded in 2003 when Coos Bay-area artists decided

they needed a member owned art gallery.

In 2016, the gallery moved to downtown Coos Bay. Since its founding, the Artist Loft Gallery has become a mainstay. Whether you are local or just visiting the Coos Bay area, stop in at 367 Anderson Ave. in downtown Coos Bay, between The Coos Art Museum and the Art Connection.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Artist Loft Gallery can also be reached at 541-756-4088 and www.the artistloftgallery.com.

SOUTH COAST FOLK SOCIETY OFFERS DANCE

The South Coast Folk Society hosts a free traditional dance class every Monday 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 partner 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.

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

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Wine, art, jazz festival returns with FlorenceFest

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even national-caliber jazz acts will complement 12 Oregon wineries and an invitational juried art show and sale, to lure aficionados of discerning tastes to Florence, Ore., for FlorenceFest ‘18.

The two-day event takes place at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, and noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 28.

The stellar music line-up includes headliners the Tony Glausi Quartet on Friday and the George Colligan Quartet on Saturday. Both performers are highly-respected composer/arranger/collaborators on the national scene.

Friday’s line-up begins at 2 p.m. and includes Bossa PDX and the Paula Byrne Quartet.

Saturday’s shows start at noon and feature the Michael Anderson Trio, Bossanaire and the Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate.

Wineries from throughout Oregon will include Hanson Vineyards, Cathedral Ridge Winery, J Scott Cellars, Sineann, Campbell Lane Winery, Lady Hill Winery, Noble Estate Vineyard and Winery, HV Cellars, Abbey Creek, Emerson Winery, Cardwell Hill Cellars and Troon Vineyard.

Coast Radio KCST/KCFM in Florence is producing FlorenceFest ’18.

“If you appreciate wine, art or jazz, you’re invited. Come enjoy,” said Jon Thompson, owner of Coast Radio. “Last year’s inaugural FlorenceFest was a great success. We hosted several hundred wine, art and jazz aficionados from throughout Oregon and the West Coast. The quality of the wine, art, food and music was critical to last year’s big success, and this year’s event is shaping up to be even

better.”

The juried art show and sale will be conducted by Margaret Prentice, who has curated numerous exhibitions throughout the Northwest. She is currently a Professor Emeritus in the University of Oregon’s Art Department. Her work is featured in more than 55 public collections, the Getty Museum and leading university galleries.

The show and sale will include 60-plus finalists out of more than 100 entries from Florence, Eugene, Portland, Ashland and nine other states as far away as the East Coast.

The top-three best-in-show prizes range

from $250 to $1,000, with additional cash awards of $250 for best in 2-D, 3-D, photography and a People’s Choice award.

The event is coordinated by the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA).

Thompson said that throughout the two days, a tapas-style menu will be available from a variety of providers.

“Florence bills itself as ‘Oregon’s Coastal Playground,’ and this event at this venue is a great part of all the fun Florence has to offer.

We want to fill the town with people who are into fine art, fine wine and international caliber jazz,” he added.

Pre-event tickets are $20 for Friday, $25

for Saturday, and a two-day pass is $40.

Tickets are available exclusively at FlorenceChamber. com/FlorenceFest or at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s Visitors’ Center, 290 Highway 101.

Tickets are limited in number and, if available at the door, will be an additional $5 each. Admission is restricted to adults 21 and over.

For more information visit www.

FlorenceFestOregon.com or call Coast Radio at 541-997-9136; or contact the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-997-3128 or FlorenceChamber.com/ FlorenceFest.

CROW offers ‘Ultimate Broadway Package’ raffle FLORENCE—Raffle tickets are now being sold for an Ultimate Broadway Show package that includes two great seats to four touring shows in the 2018-19 Broadway series at the Hult Center in Eugene, and a dazzling mix of three nights of Eugene-area lodging, plus three Eugene-area restaurant gift certificates. This package is more than a $1,200 value.

Proceeds will go to CROW (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) — a Florence-based nonprofit youth performing arts organization — to help support scholarships, educational materials and production re- River Inn and Inn at the Fifth. sources.

Raffle tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100.

The 2018-19 Hult Center shows were just announced The winning ticket will be drawn at intermission durand include “Wicked,” “Evita,” “The Lion King,” and ing CROW’s final performance of Disney’s “Tarzan” on “Finding Neverland.”

Sunday, April 15. Winner need not be present to win.

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Ice Cream, 2930 Highway 101 and 1495 Bay St.; at AIC Insurance, 697 Maple St.; Florence Shipping Solutions, 2006 Highway 101; and First Community Credit Union, 2077 Highway 101.

People may also contact CROW at crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com or 541-9998641 and a CROW representative can arrange to get tickets to you.

CROW was recently awarded the 2017 “Nonprofit Achievement Award” by the Florence Chamber, and is proud to provide ongoing community service and school outreach, high-caliber classes and workshops and performing arts opportunities for Florence area youth. This includes participation in a spring mainstage musical — such as Disney’s “Tarzan” — at no charge.

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2nd Saturday Gallery Tour explores the arts in Florence Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on Saturday, April 14, 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. For more information, visit 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com.

BACKSTREET GALLERY In April, the winners of last year’s “Where ART Thou?” competition, Colleen Goodwin Chronister and Ronald F. Hildenbrand, will exhibit their work at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. In honor of these two multi-award winners, a reception will be held during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour.

Hildenbrand’s philosophy is to create oil paintings that invoke “a quiet, peaceful mood, which is unmistakably ‘Hildenbrand.’”

He shows his mastery of color, composition and essential detail in a repertoire of oils covering a variety of subjects. He annually supports the humane society by doing portraits of pets.

As a strong supporter of Florence arts, Hildenbrand became a founding member of Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) See these works by (clockwise from left) Colleen and designed its logo. He has also served on the City of Florence Goodwin Chronister, Ron Public Art Committee.

His efforts are hardly a surprise. His achievements prior to Hildenbrand and Fran Florence include matriculation from American Academy of Art, Larsen in Florence in April. a stint as an Air Force graphic artist, 10 years in commercial art, all culminating in his own studio in Fairfield, California. lifes, murals, animals and more. She executes these pieces in both Goodwin Chronister is a well-recognized artist whose art in- vivid realistic color as well as black and white. cludes exquisite, powerful oil paintings. Her style pays attention to Her paintings have garnered numerous awards, including many the detail that makes her signature oils so distinguished. Chronis- Bests of Show and People’s Choice, from juried shows in Califorter achieves this distinctive quality with an umber wash. She first nia, Oregon and even as far away as Wyoming, Arizona, Missouri, creates form and value and next adds several color glazes to build North Carolina, Arkansas and Georgia. depth. Her addition of precision details produces her final “visual You will, no doubt, see her outstanding pieces around Florence at statement.” various venues and award- presenting shows.

Chronister’s work includes elaborate landscapes, portraiture, still Come to Backstreet during April to enjoy the artwork of these

outstanding artists and over 20 regular member artists. Watch for special events honoring the Watercolor Society of Oregon whose artists will be exhibiting at the FEC and also at Backstreet Gallery in April and May. FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER Florence Events Center features Watercolor Society of Oregon’s (WSO) 80 paintings in experimental water media. The paintings have been travelling to various Oregon galleries since WSO’s 2017 Fall Exhibition. The artists will retrieve them from the library and then attend WSO’s Spring 2018 Experimental Water-media Conference at Florence Events Center, April 6 to 8.

There will be an artist reception from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 7. The public is invited to view the WSO paintings as well as Juror Fran Larsen’s vibrant work. One of her sculpted frame paintings will be on display in FEC’s Gallery One from April 7 to 23.

Kathryn Damon-Dawson is chairing the WSO Spring 2018 conference in Florence. The public is invited to register for mini, art-related workshops all day Saturday, April 7, and Sunday, April 8, for Juror Fran Larsen’s lecture demo called “Creativity and The Act of Seeing.”

These 20 award paintings will move to Backstreet Gallery from April 24 to May 31. They will then travel to Newport Visual Arts Center and then on to Wallow Gallery in Carlton, Ore. Watercolor Society of Oregon is an educational membership organization with 875 active and subscriber members. Visit www. watercolorsocietyoforegon.com for more information.

South Coast Running Club goes on Salmon Creek Run In Powers, Ore., go on the Salmon Creek Run, a 5K and 10K run/walk, with South Coast Running Club. Run the rolling and scenic course with paved and gravel roads through the lovely Powers community on Saturday, April 7.

Located along the Coquille-Rogue Scenic Byway, Powers is a gateway to the Siskiyou National Forest. This small logging community is nestled in a valley surrounded by the mountains of the coast range.

Bring a picnic and spend the day touring the area’s beautiful waterfalls after the race.

Registration and race Start/Finish are at Hemlock Street and Second Ave. in Powers. Go to Powers and turn right at the gas station.

South Coast Running Club members run free. Nonmembers pay $5.

Register online at runsignup.com/Race/ OR/Powers/PowersSalmonCreekRun, or you can prepare ahead by printing and completing the entry at www.southcoast runningclub.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2017/12/SalmonCreekRun2018Registration.pdf.

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2018 Biennial Student Art Exhibit and Vision 2018 High School Art Competition

Coos Art Museum features the 2018 Biennial Student Art Exhibit and Vision 2018 High School Art Competition from March through April 14.

Coos Art Museum opens its 2018 Biennial Student school art competition underwritten by Southwestern Art Exhibit and Vision 2018 High School Art Competi- Oregon Community College Foundation. Coastal high tion in March. Every other year, the Student Art Ex- schools as well as high schools in Douglas, Josephine hibit features artworks created by students, preschool and Jackson counties have submitted entries. Best of through grade 12, from Coos, Curry and Western Show, first- and second-place winners will receive both Douglas counties. The exhibition is being held in the cash purchase awards and a two-year tuition waiver to Maggie Karl and Perkins Galleries on the first floor of attend Southwestern Oregon Community College. First through fourth places, for each grade level, will receive the Museum.

The last Biennial Student Art Exhibit was an extraor- cash awards.

The exhibition on the upper floor of the museum is dinary experience with 1,082 works on display representing 21 regional schools. Both the numbers and open to the public and is free of charge. For more inthe quality of works were impressive. This exhibition formation on Vision 2018 or on Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundais sponsored in part by grants tion, log onto www.socc.edu/ from Trust Management ServicCOOS ART MUSEUM, foundation or email foudation@ es and The Herbert A. Temple235 ANDERSON AVE. socc.edu. ton Foundation. Come and be 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. TUESDAY THROUGH prepared to be amazed by the Coos Art Museum has been a FRIDAY; 1 TO 4 P.M. ON SATURDAY cultural focal point of Oregon’s works produced by the area’s ADMISSION IS $5 GENERAL AND $2 FOR southern coast since 1966. It young local artists.

From March through April offers a wide range of arts acSTUDENTS, VETERANS AND SENIORS. ENTRY tivities including exhibitions, art 14, the museum will be exhibitIS FREE TO MEMBERS. ing Vision 2018, its annual high classes and lectures.

MUSIC MATTERS IN MAY FOR FLOTONES

In selecting the theme “Music Matters” for their upcoming May concerts, the FloTones recognize that, to most folks, music does, in fact matter. Hearing “The Stars and Stripes Forever” may bring back memories of a long-forgotten 4th of July parade. Christmas carols tug at emotional heartstrings. A bouncy Broadway tune can evoke memories of a performance you attended.

Now, researchers who study such things are piecing together just why

music matters and coming up with some important findings. In particular, educators are studying how music exposure in children significantly impacts everything from academic success to behavior.

Information like this is a major reason why the FloTones are putting together the “Music Matters” fundraiser concerts to support the Siuslaw Schools music programs.

Children of the Florence community deserve the best a music education

has to offer and the programs have been suffering from recent budget cutbacks. May 26 and 27 will bring together the FloTones, The CROW Kids and the Miles to Go Jazz Quintet for two hours of delightful music.

Tickets are available now at the Florence Events Center Box Office, 715 Quince St., at $20 for adults and $10 for students.

So if music and children matter to you, come out for some great music.

You’ll be glad you did.

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First Punk Rock Flea Market opens at the Egyptian April 19

So It Goes and Time Bomb proudly present the first annual Punk Rock Flea Market, featuring music by Playboy Manbaby and special guests Pigasus Trio and Free Sex (the band). This inaugural event will take place Thursday, April 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 229 S. Broadway in Coos Bay. Presented by So It Goes Coffeehouse and Time Bomb Clothing, profits from the event will benefit Head Start & ORCCA. The all-ages event features the amazing punk band Playboy Manbaby along with Pigasus Trio and Free Sex (the band).

Entrance to hear these three killer bands is $3 and includes an array of unusual vendor tables inside the Egyptian. Vendors will be street and punk artists, awesome alternative clothing and food — and everything from tarot readers to live paintings.

Artist Nicholas McCullough’s work will be onstage with local vendors in attendance as well, including Angry Gorilla Comics, Speez Tees, Stickle Acoustics and more.

For more vendor information, email soitgoescoffee@gmail. com.

Playboy Manbaby is a six-piece punk band from Phoenix, Ariz. The band consists of Robbie Pfeffer on vocals, Chris Hudson on bass, TJ Friga on guitar, David Cosme on trumpet, Chad Dennis on drums and Austin Rickert on sax.

“Even if you’re a Sunday-morning blues lawyer who only appreciates ‘serious music,’ there’s no denying that Playboy Manbaby has been playing long enough to form a bona fide musical chemistry — one that would fit well onstage supporting (or blowing away) the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. The tune boasts a rhythm section that can effortlessly power through stop-start arrangements. Over this, the versatile guitar work of TJ Friga switches from heavily reverberated spastic freak-outs to melodic arpeggios in the breakdown—a bridge that also includes a short-but-sweet trumpet solo from David Cosme. Go ahead and check out Playboy Manbaby before Hugh Hefner’s lawyers make them change their name.” — Eric Shea

Slough presents ‘Hidden Gems’ Earth Day hike to falls South Slough Reserve encourages people to join an Earth Day Falls Hike featuring “Hidden gems in the dense emerald forests of southwest Oregon, where Golden and Silver Falls are transformed by the spring rains into raging giants.”

On Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., join the slough for a three-mile, moderately-strenuous hike to explore the area and rich natural and cultural history of Gold & Silver Falls State Park.

Things to bring: rain gear, sturdy hiking boots, camera, water bottle, lunch and snacks. We will provide binoculars and transportation from Coos Bay. Registration Required at www.southsloughestuary.org and is $10 per person.

The program begins at the South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center, located four miles south of Charleston on Seven Devils Road.

Questions or concerns? Contact Education Specialist Eric Dean at 541-888-5558 ext. 126 or eric.s.dean@dsl.state.or.us.

New Artists present Disney’s ‘Lion King’ April 13 to 22

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Come check out the ship and meet her crew!

She will moor at Coos Bay City Dock, South Bayshore Drive and Anderson Ave. Sailing guests will embark on a two-hour tall ship sailing experience. Adventure Sails and Evening Sails feature sailing as it was done for hundreds of years. Join in a sea shanty, enjoy breathtaking views and meet the modern-day crew that travels the west coast.

A ticket is required for all passengers, including babies. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments are not provided, but guests are welcome to bring your own (no glass containers, please). Accessibility is addressed on a case-by-case basis, so contact organizers ahead of time to be sure we can accommodate your needs.

Call 1-800-200-5239 or visit www.historicalseaport.org for tickets and information. A ticket is not required for vessel walk-on tours.

he Sprague Community Theater will be uniquely transformed this April as New Artists Productions brings Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” to the stage with a cast of 30 young actors from the South Coast. These residents of Reedsport to Sixes and cities in between will invite their audiences to the African savanna to witness the birth of the young lion cub Simba and experience his growth throughout the play.

Show dates at the Sprague Community Theater, located in Bandon City Park at 1202 11th St. SW, offer six performances which cover two weekends: April 13 to 15 and 20 to 22.

Simba’s “Circle of Life” on the savanna is presented in a unique way – through music, dance, comedy and strong acting. The musical follows Simba’s adventures as he reluctantly prepares for his ultimate destiny to become king. The audience experiences his journey from Pride Rock, his escape to the jungle where he matures and realizes his responsibilities to his family and his pride, as well as his return to Pride Rock.

The play features classic songs from the 1994 film, such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” The beauty of the music is that each cast group is highlighted to not only enhance the experience, but also enhance the importance of each cast grouping to life on the African savanna.

The scope of the production of “The Lion King Jr.” was an enormous undertaking for New Artists families.

“We knew the cast could handle anything — dialog, dance and musical lyrics in Swahili, Setswana, Zulu and Xhosa,” said Anita Almich, who co-founded the youth program with her husband Dan. “The construction of Pride Rock, transforming the stage to the Pridelands, and the costuming presented a challenge as we tried to keep everything loyal and authentic to the 1994 movie and the live Broadway version.”

The music was not a challenge for the Almichs, however; as Megan Wood (Rafiki) volunteered to teach the cast the music and help choreograph some of the songs. She wanted to make sure that every song was learned and presented properly and with enthusiasm.

“The magnificent scenery for Pride Rock, the Elephant Graveyard, the jungle and Scar’s Cave was influenced by the work of Bonnie Nixon and her daughter Sheila Langenberg. They have helped make this musical presentation like no other for New Artists,” said Almich. “Their imagination and ability to take a drawing from Dan and make it a visual reality was not only amazing, but so appreciated. The vibrant colors and unique staging easily display the hard work.”

In addition to working on her own, Nixon came to Saturday work parties and taught cast members painting techniques, papier-mâché, and prop making. The cast also put in extra efforts in creating scenery items and props to enhance the experience of the play.

Beyond the scenery and costuming, the stage lighting will be a new experience for the cast and the audience.

Special LED lighting fixtures were purchased to create unique moods.

These lights will be used in conjunction with the lighting provided at the Sprague Theater.

“One of the wonders of the young actors in the group is their versatility and their ability to multitask. We have several cast members who will play multiple roles throughout the production; it is so appreciated and such a joy to show the audience their abilities,” Almich added.

The cast members presenting the play are male lions Elias DeAndrea (Mufasa), David Wyatt (Scar), Henry Wood (Cub Simba), Josiah Perkins (Young Simba) and Adam Wood (Adult Simba).

The lioness members are Riley Smith (Sarabi), Olivia Schmidt (Sarafina), Alana Bridges (Young Nala and later a lioness), Emily Wilson (Reedsport, Adult Nala) and the rest of the pride of lionesses Jola Smith, Madison Chimenti and Sierra Hoskinson.

His majesty’s major domo, Zazu, is played by Hannah Perkins while the comedic tag team of Pumbaa and Timon are played by Nathan Malamud and Natalie Jones respectively.

The hyenas are played by Michael Wilson, Melody Wood, Abby Wilson and Stella Ryder. Their prey on the savanna are Zebras (Alden Johnston, Jack Sorensen), Giraffes (Adam Wood, Josiah Perkins), and Gazelles (Elli Schulz, Ella Stokes, Madison Chimenti and Abby Wilson). The pesky buzzards scavenging the desert are Rachel Eickhoff, Henry Wood and Jack Sorensen.

Grass Persons swaying through the Pridelands are Fasika DeAndrea, Aja Holt, Maya Tulles, Rachel Eickhoff, Charity Johnston and Austin Martin. These characters also fill in for the Wildebeests who trample through the Pridelands and Gorge.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for students through age 12. They are available at three outlets: Bandon Ace Hardware in Radio Shack, Bandon Mercantile and Olivia’s Cottage.

Tickets will also be available at the door before each show, or reserve by calling the Almichs at 541347-2517.

Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” will be presented at the Sprague Community Theater with show times at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

For more information, call the Almichs at 541347-2517.

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Call to Artists Bandon Boardwalk Art Show Cyclists prepare for May 5

The annual Port of Bandon Boardwalk Art Show is Bandon’s uniquely accessible public art display on the picturesque boardwalk in Old Town. The 2018 theme is “Salmon Dreams, Marshes and Streams.�

Artists of all ages are invited to enter.

The show features works by amateur and professional artists living throughout southwestern Oregon and beyond. Prizes are awarded in

youth and adult categories, along with people's choice winners. The show opens Memorial Day weekend and continues through the second weekend in September.

Submissions are accepted through Friday, May 18, at noon.

Art boards and entry forms are available in Bandon at the Port of Bandon office, 390 First St. SW; and Art by the Sea Gallery, 145 Fillmore Ave. SE; and in North Bend at the Coquille Tribal Administration

office, 3050 Tremont St. A $10 entry fee covers the cost of art boards and prizes. Scholarship boards are available: inquire at the Port of Bandon.

The 2018 show is presented by the Port of Bandon, with grant support by the Coquille Tribal Community Fund, and sponsored by the Bandon Professional Center.

Contact 541-347-3206 or visit portofbandon.com for more information.

Liberty Theatre Exhibit shows history Native Americans have The 16-panel exhibition in every major U.S. documents 250 years of Napresents ‘Shrek’ served military encounter from the tive peoples’ contributions

The Liberty Theatre, Home of Little Theatre on the Bay, will bring “Shrek the Musical� to North Bend in May. With performances May 4 to 27, this is a chance to see Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and a host of Fairy Tale Creatures as they take on epic roadtrips, dragons and Lord Farquad.

For more information, visit thelibertytheatre.org, stop in at 2100 Sherman Ave. in North Bend or call 541-756-4336.

Revolutionary Wars to today’s conflicts in the Middle East in higher numbers per capita than any other ethnic group. “Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces� reveals the remarkable history of Native American Veterans through art, photography, and essay.

in U.S. military history and remains on view through April 29 at the Coos History Museum & Maritime Collection, 1210 N Front St. “Patriot Nations� was produced by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

For more information, call the Museum at 541-756-6320.

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The sixth annual Oregon Coast Gravel Epic on Saturday, May 5, is either a 60- or 37-mile race, with half on roadways and half on gravel. Competitors should bring a bike with 32 mm tires Minimum and a hardtail MTB. The race runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and pre-registration is encouraged at www.oregontriplecrown.com. Meet at 265 NW Hemlock St. in Waldport.

The Oregon Coast Gravel Epic is presented by Oregon Coast Bank and planned by Mudslinger Events Oregon Outdoor Recreation.

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