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May 26 & 27 concerts explore music as the foundation of the soul PLUS LAST RESORT PLAYERS PRESENT ‘A NICE FAMILY GATHERING’ IN JUNE
WALLFLOWERS & WINE MAY 12 - 6:30PM
C.R.O.W. DANCE SHOWCASE MAY 11- 7PM
MAY EVENTS at the FEC:
Art in Gallery One & Five – “FlorenceFest ‘18” 5 - REUNION Beatles Tribute Band - 7:00 p.m. 6 - Jazz Kings presents You Asked For It! - 2:00 p.m. 11 - C.R.O.W. Dance Showcase - 7:00 p.m. 12 - Wallflowers and Wine - 6:30 p.m. 17 - Rhody Court Coronation - 6:30 p.m. 18 - FRAA Art Festival – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 19 - FRAA Art Festival – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 19 - Rhody Run – 9 a.m. 19 - Siuslaw Rhododendron Flower Show - 1 to 5 p.m. 20 - Siuslaw Rhododendron Flower Show - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 21 - Florence City Council Meeting - 5:30 p.m. 24 - Vivace Pre-concert Talk - 6:15 p.m. 24 - SEAcoast presents Vivace – 7:00 p.m. 26 - Music Matters - 7:00 p.m. 27 - Music Matters - 3:00 p.m.
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SEACOAST PRESENTS VIVACE MAY 24 - 7PM
FloTones show that ‘Music Matters’
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oes music matter? Why yes — and for a lot longer than you might have imagined. Back in the fourth century BC, Plato, a guy you may have heard of, said “Music is the foundation of the soul and the heart of humanity. All other disciplines exist to serve music.” That guy was one smart dude. Fast forward about 24 centuries. Were his prizes, his honors and the public acclamation awarded him the thing that brought the greatest joy to one of the most illustrious scientists who ever lived? “I know that the most joy in my life has come to me from my violin,” said Albert Einstein. Take it from a pair of smart dudes: music matters! While the FloTones may not have the name recognition of Einstein or Plato, music matters to its members as well. They clearly experience the joy of music through their vocal jazz performances. And, wishing to share this with the coastal community, the FloTones are producing two performances of “Music Matters!” Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The FloTones will be introducing new songs recently added to their repertoire, including “Misty” and “For All We Know,” and will include an audience favorite, Chuck Cassey’s arrangement of “The William Tell Overture.” Sharing the stage with the FloTones will be four CROW Kids, all recently on stage in the Children’s Repertory of Oregon production of “Tarzan.” The CROW Kids soloists include Alizabeth Norton, William Owens, Kristen Owens and Elyse Stewart. The selections they will be singing include “Someone Like You,” “Imagine,” “Wild Horses” and “A Million Dreams.” The second half of the shows will feature The Miles To Go Quintet, made up of percussionist and group founder Nate Kaplan, songstress Maree Beers, bass-
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Nyah Nyah Vollmar Vollmar ist Ray Brassfield, guitarist Michael Anderson and keyboardist Greg Aldridge. The popular quintet features familiar jazz tunes and appears frequently in the Florence area. They have a regular gig in Blue Bills Sports Bar in the Three Rivers Casino Resort. Guest artists also include trumpet player Ron Green accompanying the FloTones and Nyah Vollmar with the Miles To Go Quintet. The program will support music education in the Siuslaw School District. Does music matter to Florence’s school age youngsters? Just listen to what two Siuslaw High School students say — “Music gives me a way to express myself in a positive and healthy way” and “Music matters to me because without it I would have never discovered my voice. It makes life fun and colorful.”
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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.
And it isn’t just the students. Band Director Chris Rowbotham added, “Being in a band is about time management, dedication to practice and working together as team — all great qualities to have to be successful at anything they want to do.” Echoing Plato, vocal choral director Bruce Morganti added his own perspective. “Music is important because it IS; it matters because it is an essential part of being human,” he said. Music Matters will be May 26 and 27 at the Florence Events Center. The Saturday performance is at 7 p.m. and the Sunday matinee will be at 3 p.m. Tickets, 20 for adults and $10 for students, are available now at the events center box office and online at eventcenter.org.
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EVENTS CALENDAR IT IS FREE TO SUBMIT EVENTS TO COAST CENTRAL. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THE 15TH WALDPORT/ YACHATS WEDNESDAYS
Art in the Kitchen 1 to 4 p.m. Donations accepted Yachats Commons
MAY 5 Oregon Coast Gravel Epic Presented by Oregon Coast Bank 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration required 265 NW Hemlock St., Waldport www.oregontriplecrown.com MAY 11 Land-Sea Conservation Talk + Beach Cleanup 11 a.m. — Educational talk on land-sea conservation 11:30 a.m. — Travel to Stonefield Beach SP (Bring sack lunch for snacking if you wish) 12:30 to 3 p.m. — Beach clean-up Cape Perpetua MAY 19 20th annual Fishing Derby 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to public and families Waldport First Baptist Church MAY 24
Adult Craft Night: Creating fairy Gardens 5 to 7 p.m. Open to public; art supplies provided Waldport Public Library 541-563-5880
MAY 26 & 27 Crafts On The Coast 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Yachats Commons MAY 31 “Libraries Rock” Begins Adult Summer Reading Program 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open to public Waldport Public Library
FLORENCE MAY 5 Plant and Rummage Sale Women of the Florence United Methodist Church 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to public Florence United Methodist Church Parking Lot Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to public Florence Habitat for Humanity ReStore “The Reunion” Beatles Fantasy Tribute 7 p.m. — show Tickets required Florence Events Center
MAY 6 Jazz Kings — “You Asked For It” 2 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center MAY 11
Hawaiian Hula Basics 2:15 p.m. Open to public Lane Community College Florence Center CROW Spring Dance Showcase 7 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center Crowkids.com
MAY 12
Oregon Dunes Triathlon 6 a.m. Registration fee Woahink Lake on Canary Road oregondunestriathlon.com Florence Garden Club Plant Sale & Marketplace 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to public Florence Senior Center
Siuslaw 541-997-3469 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers 8 p.m. Tickets required Three Rivers Casino
MAY 13 Community Chorus Mother’s Day Concert 3 p.m. Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw 541-997-3469 MAY 16 TO 20
111th annual Rhododendron Festival “Rhody Rendezvous” Florencechamber.com
MAY 17 Rhody Court Coronation 6:30 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center MAY 19 AND 20
Rhododendron Flower Show 1 to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to public Florence Events Center
MAY 24
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Tide Dance Company 2 p.m. Tickets required Reedsport Community Charter School Pacific Auditorium 541-662-1277
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. 541-404-8257 MAY 5 Highlights of Ecuador Art Show 1 to 3 p.m. Open to public South Slough Reserve Auditorium
BANDON/ COQUILLE
MAY 12
OPEN THROUGH MAY 18 Call to Artists: 2018 Port of Bandon Boardwalk Art Show $10 entry fee 541-347-3206, portofbandon.com
Community Concert Series — “Two on Tap” 7 p.m. Tickets required cccca.com
MAY 26 AND 27 Music Matters Benefit Concert With FloTones, CROW & Miles To Go Quintet 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday Tickets required Florence Events Center
Mother's Day Festival & & Davis Shows Carnival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Pony Village Mall 541-756-0433, ponyvm.com
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MAY 26 Beach Treasure Sun Catchers 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets required South Slough Reserve
SATURDAYS Bandon Ballroom Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open to public — $3 donation Bandon Odd Fellows Hall OregonCoastDance.com
Habitat for Humanity Women Build 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to women volunteers 1075 Webster Ave., Coos Bay coordinator@coosbayhabitat.org
“Dinner on the Wild Side” Wildlife of the Oregon Dunes MAY 12 5:30 p.m. Historic O.H.Hinsdale Garden Free; dinner purchase optional Open Day Lane Community College Florence 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Center Park at Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area where there will be a shuttle Community Chorus Mother’s hinsdalegarden.com Day Concert 7 p.m. “Storybooks, Fairy Tales & Open to public Dance” presented by Time and Presbyterian Church of the
MAY 19 Coos Watershed 2nd Annual Mayfly Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Mingus Park
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SEAcoast presents Vivace 6:15 p.m. — pre-concert talk 7 p.m. — show Tickets required Florence Events Center
REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY
MAY 16 “Gaining A Cosmic Perspective: Our Place in the Universe” With Dr. Scott Fisher 7 p.m. Open to public Physics at Southwestern Oregon Community College
MAY 13 Mother's Day Festival & & Davis Shows Carnival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Pony Village Mall 541-756-0433, ponyvm.com “Scrap Heap Beautiful” Salvaged Art Workshop 3 to 5:30 p.m. $20 admission Aromas, 1611 Virginia Ave. Suite 146, North Bend
MAY 5 Tesoaria Vineyard and Winery Tasting Room Grand Opening 2 to 10 p.m. Open to public Tesoaria Tasting Room 323 Grand Ave. On the Rocks University of Oregon a cappella group 7:30 p.m. Tickets required Bandon Showcase
MAY 6 MarLo Dance Studio presents “Peter Pan” Friday & Saturday — 7 p.m. Sunday — 2 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets required Sprague Community Theater
COASTAL CULTURE WALDPORT/ YACHATS
Earthworks Gallery, 2222 Highway 101, 541-547-4300, earthworksgalleries.net Touchstone Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, 541-547-4121, touchstone-gallery.com Waldport Public Library, 460 Hemlock, waldportlibrary.org Wave Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, 541-5474405, wavegallery.org
FLORENCE
Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., 541-9978980, backstreetgallery.org BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery, 2285 Highway 101, 541-991-8213, beauxartsfineart.com Blue Heron Gallery, 1385 Bay St., 541-9977993, oregoncoastgalleries.net Digital Dunes Photo Gallery & Studio, 1725 Kingwood St., 541-902-8748, digitaldunesphoto.com Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center, 290 Highway 101, 541997-3128, florencechamber.com Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., 541-997-1994, eventcenter.org Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St., 541-997-4435, fraaoregon.org Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, 541-997-2440,
silverliningboutique.com Of Land & Sea Gallery, 1383 Bay St., 541997-1904, oregoncoastgalleries.net Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., 541-902-5160, oregoncoast militarymuseum.com Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, 541-997-7121 Pacific Frameworks, 2420 Highway 101, 541-997-1138 The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St., 541-9022505, therivergallery.org Rodger Bennett Photography, 228A Harbor St., 541-991-0777, photobyrodger.com The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, 1458 First St., jaynesmoleydesign.com Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., 541-997-7884, siuslawpioneermuseum.com Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., 541997-3132, siuslawlibrary.info Wind Drift Gallery, 1395 Bay St., 541-9979182, oregoncoastgalleries.net
GARDINER/REEDSPORT
Three Rivers Gallery, 77231 Highway 101, 541-271-2030 Tsunami Gallery, 77207 Highway 101, 541-271-1597, ohwy.com/or/t/tsunami_ gallery.htm Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave., 541-271-
2485, mindpowergallery.weebly.com Myrtlewood Gallery, 1125 Highway 101, 541-271-4222, myrtlewoodgallery.com Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, 541-271-4816, umpquadiscovery center.com
NORTH BEND/COOS BAY
Art of Life, 245 S. 2nd St., 541-808-2261, artoflifecoosbay.com Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., 541-756-4088, www.theartistloftgallery. com Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., 541-267-3901, coosart.org Coos Bay Boat Building Center, 100 Newmark Ave., 541-808-2211, coosbayboats.org Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., 541-269-1101, coosbaylibrary.org Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St., 541-756-6320, cooshistory.org Gallery By The Bay inside Connections Book Store, 100 Union Ave, 541-751-1633 Marshfield Sun Printing Museum, 1049 N. Front St., 541-269-0215, marshfieldsunprintingmuseum.org North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., 541-756-0400, northbendoregon.us/library
Galleries & Museums COQUILLE
Coquille Valley Art Center, 10144 Highway 42, 541-396-3294 Coquille Valley Museum, 153 N. Central, 541-824-0076, coquillevalleymuseum.com
BANDON
Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 175 2nd St, SE., 541-347-5355, artbytheseagallery andstudio.com Bandon Glass Art Studio, 240 Highway 101, 541-347-4723, bandonglassart.com Bandon Historical Society Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave., 541-347-2164, bandon historicalmuseum.org Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St., 541347-3221 Harbortown Events Center, 325 Second St., 541-329-0112, bandoncoastgo.com Featuring Washed Ashore, 415-8471239, washedashore.org RiverSide Studio & Gallery, 346 Riverside Dr., 541-551-0071 Sage Place, 525 11th St., 541-329-0303 Second Street Gallery, 210 2nd St. SE, 541-347-4133, secondstreetgallery.net Spirit of Oregon, 112 2nd. St. SE, gallery & gift shop, 541-347-4311 Vines Art Glass, 47074 Highway 101 S, 541-347-2652
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Cyclists prepare for May 5 Oregon Coast Gravel Epic
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.
Dancers of all ages will take the stage on May 11 as CROW (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) presents a mixed genre Spring Dance Showcase at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. “This is an opportunity for the talented youth and adults in our dance community to show off their amazing skill, while inspiring and educating the general public and generations of future dancers,” said 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, and she studied with the Joffrey Trainee Program, Kirov’s Universal Ballet School, Ballet West and Houston Ballet in her youth. She is committed to bringing that same level of dance professionalism to Florence, and is excited about the future of dance. The Spring Dance Showcase will feature new works by Flight, CROW’s new dance team, as well as class performances by CROW’s Youth Ballet and Hip Hop classes,
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CROW Flight Dance Team and soloists will perform May 11 at the Florence Events Center. taught and choreographed by Mackenzie Calvert and Cara Beere. In addition, local dance celebrities such as Angela Palmer and Jennifer Marus are slated to dazzle audiences, and CROW is excited to welcome Kumu Iwalani and dancers for a taste of hula. There will also be a piano solo by local high-schooler Ramiro Ramirez. To keep it fresh, there will be several mesmerizing solo dance performances by Ramirez and his sister Isabella, Elyse Stewart, Alex Fuller and Victoria Schlager. Last but not least, the “Tip Top Tappers,” Heard’s adult and teen tap dance class, will perform two exciting and entertaining tap numbers. Adult tickets are $12 and student/senior
tickets are $10. All proceeds from the show support the dance education program, including costumes and scholarships for youth to attend future dance classes and workshops. For tickets to the Spring Dance Showcase, visit the FEC Box Office, or call 541997-1994. Tickets can be purchased online at eventcenter.org. Additional information is available at www.crowkids.com. Open auditions for CROW’s Flight Dance team will be held on Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at the CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101. No experience is required, and dancers must be 10+ by that date to audition.
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LRP invites the community to ‘A Nice Family Gathering’
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udy Adams Kaplan selected A “Nice Family Gathering” by Phil Olson to present to the Last Resort Players Board of Directors in 2017. “‘A Nice Family Gathering’ is a story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her,” the play’s description reads. “It’s Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since the patriarch died. At the gathering, Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission; to tell his wife he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive. After all, they were only married for 41 years. The problem is, she can’t hear or see him — and the trouble continues when Mom invites a date for dinner." Variety describes the script as “a pleasantly quirky tale” and defines the playwright as having “an understated, but exquisite, sense of humor.” The play is both funny and warm and set to open at the Florence Events Center on June 8. It will run two weekends with both evening and matinee performances. A play is like an elaborate dance, choreographed by the director, using actors to move around the stage with the musical notes of this dance being the words of the playwright himself. As director, Kaplan has been both directing and performing in productions of the Last Resort Players for the past 14 years. She, along with “Gathering’s” assistant director Victoria Seitzinger, also founded It’s About Time Productions, which specializes in comedy. Kaplan and Seitzinger envisioned “A Nice Family Gathering” as an opportunity to showcase the talents of the Last Resort Players. Beth Johnston has stepped up to take the role of stage manager for the play. As stage manager, she is responsible for timing, cues, curtains, set pieces, props, entrances, coordinating with lighting and sound and calls for “places” (notifying actors when to be at ready). Seitzinger is not only serving as assistant director, but she’s working her magic both in designing, building and painting the set. She is a talented graphic artist and has worked painting sets for productions for The Shedd and the Hult Center in Eugene. Most of the set construction work is done off-site at the LRP warehouse, donated by Arliss Ulman, and “loaded in” near the time of opening. Countless volunteer hours (hundreds, in fact) are spent on most sets providing stand-out backdrops that enhance and bring dimension to each performance. LRP has a prop room in the loft of the warehouse with oodles of props of shows past — from the 14 swords handcrafted for “Les Misérable” to a life-sized cow and everything in between. Toni Young is the Prop Manager of A Nice Family Gathering. She makes sure props are put on and removed from the stage when required and tracks down mislaid props to be kept on a table offstage.
Leah Goodwin, often directs and stage manages, and, in this production, she is handling lighting and sound. She will be directing LRP’s fall musical, Grey Gardens, this November. If the director is the chief executive officer, then the producer is the chief financial officer. “A Nice Family Gathering” is being produced by Paula Ziegelasch,” who first appeared in LRP’s production of “Chicago” and has found herself bestsuited to the business end of theater — raising income for the production and tracking expenses to stay on budget. Promoting a production through television, radio, newsprint, social media and spreading word of the attributes of the production, she serves as each show’s head cheer leader. LRP held auditions for “A Nice Family Gathering” in February and rehearsals began in March. The cast includes Dana Rodet, Linda Sherwood, Joe Mathews, Grant Harmon, Kristi Whittington, Sheri Susee, Chuck Knorr and Beth Johnston. Actors are currently rehearsing four nights a week to practice, hone, and polish their performances. They are expected to be “off book” — meaning their lines must be committed to memory, as quickly as possible. Then comes “tech week” where all the elements of set, props, sound, lighting and costumes come together. This is the intense week just prior to each show’s opening, which involves most days and long nights to finalize the many
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details that go into a production. A final dress rehearsa the night before opening night is one last opportunity get the kinks out and be ready for the play to put its be face forward. The dedication and commitment to bring the best po sible performance to the stage is Last Resort Players’ si nature, making LRP one of the coast’s premier theat companies. That is exactly what they have been doin right for the last 25 years — and destined to continue fo the next 25! Bring the family to “A Nice Family Gathering” for feast of comedic proportions. Tickets are on sale now at the Florence Events Cent Box Office, 715 Quince St., online at eventcenter.org or b calling 541-997-1994.
Chorus features Accidentals quartet
REUNION TOUR CREATES FANTASY WORLD OF BEATLES
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The Community Chorus of Florence will feature guest performers during its two Mother’s Day Concerts. The free concerts will take place on Saturday, May 12, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 13, Mother’s Day, at 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 39th Street and Highway 101 in Florence. David Aakre will wear two hats during the concerts; he will conduct the chorus and will sing as a member of the Accidentals quartet. The Accidentals members are Darren Dirk as tenor, Chris Beebe as lead, Chuck Axelton as the bass/baritone and Aakre the baritone/bass. Other special performances will include a piano solo by Rhianna Haines and a duet by Joanie Schmidt and Crystal Farnsworth. Music will feature spirituals, classical music and Broadway and Hollywood tunes. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be appreciated. For additional information, call 541-997-3469.
Oregon Coast Military Museum expands hours
The Oregon Coast Military Museum is excited to announce that it is expanding its open days to five days each week, beginning at the start of May. “We’ve always wanted to be more accessible to the public and we have structured a schedule that allows us to do that,” said Chief of Staff Geoff Cannon. Previously, the museum was only open three days — Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The schedule is now expanding to Wednesday through Sunday, with the hours changing from noon until 4 p.m. Cannon added, “This allows visitors one additional week day and one additional weekend opportunity to visit us. With this change, we’re also recruiting additional volunteers who can now work shorter shifts rather than the previous six-hour shift.” Parties interested in volunteering can contact the Museum 541-902-5160. Oregon Coast Military Museum is located at 2145 Kingwood St. in Florence. To learn more, visit www. oregoncoastmilitarymuseum.com.
he Beatles return May 5 at Florence Events Center. That’s right — The Beatles are back together. Never mind that two of their members are no longer alive. The Reunion Beatles – Fantasy Tribute is the rock and roll reunion of all time: the concert that never was. In this show, John, Paul, George & Ringo are back together and celebrating with a concert that features their most memorable songs and solo hits. Similar to the hit Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” The Reunion Beatles – Fantasy Tribute weaves a story into a 90-minute performance. In the story, all of the Beatles members are alive and have decided to get back together again. Their reunion includes the beloved songs “My Sweet Lord,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Hey Jude,” “Revolution,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Live & Let Die,” “Yesterday,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “All You Need Is Love” and many more. Formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010 by Got Live Entertainment, The Reunion Beatles have performed for delighted audiences of all ages around the world and have received critical acclaim for their musicianship and ability to “channel” the four individuals who made a massive impact in the 60’s and ever since. Got Live’s President, Wayne Coy, believes that the concept was long overdue. “I got tired of seeing the same old same old with tribute shows,” Coy said. “They’re good, but there’s a million of
them.” He continued, “As a huge Beatles fan myself, I felt there had to be another way to pay tribute to them. This show is decidedly different. Yes, John and George have passed on. But, what if they hadn’t? Would the Beatles have gotten back together again? And if they did, what would that concert have been like? This production answers that question. It is the concert we believe they would have done, filled with stories, laughter and of course, those incredible, timeless songs that are so well loved.” The show includes performers who have perfected the impersonations of the individuals they represent, including Nick Bold in the role of George Harrison. “We put you into a dream world,” Bold said. “What a fantastic thing it would be if it were true, so suspend your belief for a few hours. We hope we can make that happen.” The Reunion Beatles – Fantasy Tribute will be in Florence on Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Tickets are available from the box office, online at eventcenter.org or by calling 541-9971994.
Explore the arts with 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour
Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on Saturday, May 12, 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 info, visit 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour. com.
BACKSTREET GALLERY Kathryn Damon-Dawson brought the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s (WSO) Spring 2018 conference to Florence in April. Juror Fran Larsen selected 20 award-winning paintings from the WSO’s 80 paintings in experimental water media. These prized paintings will be hosted at the Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. in Historic Old Town Florence, until 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.
See these works by Sue Jensen and Graham Reid in Florence in May. Santa Monica College, in California. Reid’s goal is to share the magic of the natural world. He frames his vivid compositions to convey a sense of solace and reflection on the mystery and beauty that surrounds us. STUDIOS AT JAYNE SMOLEY DESIGN For him there is nothing better than being Graham Reid, of Quills and Gills Photog- outdoors, witnessing breathtaking scenes— raphy, will be the featured Artist for May at wide vistas with interesting clouds—or racing to catch the natural light of dawn and The Studios. Reid presents his collection of photo- dusk’s “golden hours.” graphs of Oregon and America’s West. Now All of his prints are produced with arbased in Bend, Ore., he honed his craft with chival, pigment based inks and printed on the professional photography program at archival paper. Come to Backstreet during May to enjoy the WSO’s top paintings and artwork from over 20 regular Backstreet member artists. There will be a reception during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour.
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Artists called for Bandon Boardwalk Art Show
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 Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra holds Spring Series presents ‘Shrek’ 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. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a lifechanging journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand ... and his name is Shrek. The show runs May 4 to 27 with Friday and Saturday showings at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. For more information, visit thelibertytheatre.org, stop in at 2100 Sherman Ave. in North Bend or call 541-756-4336.
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO) wraps up the 2017-18 season with a Spring Concert series in April and May. The final performances will be at Florence Community Baptist Church, 4590 Highway 101, on Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m. The coastal community is invited to come along as Maestro John Monks, with soloist Deidre Henderson on flute employing “Meditation” (Massenet) Oregon Coast and Richard Jones Richard Jones. on alto sax using the power of “Persuasion” (Nicotine). The concert will take the group on a journey to mythical places with fantastical beings. They form a “Fellowship of the Ring” (Shore) and join a “March of the Dwarfs” (Grieg) to “Swan Lake” (Tchaikovsky) via a “Cumberland Rhap-
Chamber Orchestra features Deidre sody” (Barton) to soar beyond “So Many Stars” (Menes) by the “Claire de Lune” (Debussy) to a “The Kingdom of Crystal Skulls” (Williams). The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra is a community orchestra based on the central coast in Florence with players
coming from as far north as Lincoln City and Salem, east as far as Springfield and from the south as far as Port Orford. Soloists Diedre Henderson and Richard Jones both call Florence home. Ms. Henderson is completing her third season with OCCO, playing flute and piccolo. In addition to OCCO she plays with Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble and has performed in Henderson and the pit orchestra for several local musicals. Mr. Jones keeps music in the forefront since his retirement as a music educator, playing saxophone for the OCCO as well as with the Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble, and Yachats Big Band. Admission is $10 for adults and children and students are free. Visit OCCOrchestra.org for details.
Calling all poets: Big Wave Poetry returns to Florence
The third annual Big Wave Poetry Slam, sponsored by the Florence Regional Arts Center (FRAA), will roll into the Florence Events Center on June 30. Poets from across the Pacific Northwest will compete for the largest cash prizes in the state. On Saturday, June 30, starting at 6:30 p.m., up to 30 poets will perform their 3-minute original poems or spoken word pieces for the audience and the judges. The entry fee is $15.
The first-place prize is $500, second place takes home $250 and third place is $100. Contestants are judged on both poem content and presentation. Registration for the event is not yet open so stay tuned. Friends of poetry and the arts are invited to attend and enjoy a great evening of poetry performed in the slam style — which means the poems or spoken word pieces are per-
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formed dramatically, which makes for some great entertainment. Admission this year is $5 and doors open to the public at 6 p.m. The Big Wave Poetry committee is encouraging all poets interested in entering the slam contest to start polishing their poems and practicing their performances. Florence has an excellent opportunity for poets to come out and practice in front of fellow poets dur-
ing the open mic poetry night on the first Tuesday of each month at Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence. The committee is also looking for volunteers who are willing to help organize and set up for the Poetry Slam. For more information, call 541-997-4435 or visit www.fraaoregon.org and click on “Poetry Fest.”
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