LANE BLOOD BANK JUNE 6 11:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. MOLLY HARDIN ALBUM RELEASE TOUR JULY 1, 7 P.M.
JULY EVENTS at the FEC:
1 – Molly Hardin Album Release Tour – 7 p.m. 4 – OFFICE CLOSED for Independence Day 6 – Lane Blood Bank – 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7 – Siuslaw Jam Friday Performance – 7 p.m. 8 – Siuslaw Jam Family Friendly Jam – 2 p.m. 8 – Siuslaw Jam Saturday Performance – 7 p.m. 15 – Van Fans Ice Cream Social – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 22 – Relay for Life – Noon to Midnight 29 – Cavy Show – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VAN FANS ICE CREAM SOCIAL JULY 15, 1-4 P.M.
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Editorial: Chantelle Meyer, Features Editor PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com Marketing: Susan Gutierrez, Marketing Director 541-902-3530, Susan@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 .................................................. 4-5 Coastal Culture: Gallery Listings ......................... 6 Cover Story: CAM's summer exhibits ................. 7 Wings & Wheels features classics ....................... 8 South Slough instructs, entertains ..................... 13 Tour galleries in Florence ................................... 14 "Savannah Sipping Society" ............................... 15 Community Radio's Summer of Resistance ..... 16 Siuslaw Jam creates new festival ...................... 17 July 2017 • Arts & Entertainment • COAST CENTRAL • 3
EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT ALL EVENTS INFORMATION TO EVENTS@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Waldport ONGOING EVENTS
Musical Circle Jam Every Friday; free 3 p.m. Waldport Community Center 265 NW Hemlock Waldport Walkers Mondays and Thursdays; free 9:30 a.m. Keady Wayside Park 210 SW Maple St. Waldport Colorists Every Tuesday, free 3-4 p.m. Waldport Public Library Waldport Knitting and Fiber Arts Group First Tuesday of the month, free 6:30- 8 p.m. Waldport Public Library
JULY 3 Fireworks on the Bay 9 p.m. to midnight Open to public Alsea Bay JULY 4
20th annual Red, White & Blue Tournament 2:30-7 p.m. Registration, fees required Crestview Golf Club 541-563-3020
Yachats ONGOING EVENTS Art in the Kitchen Every Wednesday; free 1 to 4 p.m. Yachats Commons Acoustic Music Jam Every Thursday; free 7 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Yachats Underground Pub & Grub 125 Ocean View Drive Yachats Big Band Concert/Dance First Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. $5 — children under 12 free. Yachats Commons Yachats Lunch Bunch Last Thursday of each month, open to ages 55 and up 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Yachats Lions Hall Open Mic Night Third Sundays Music, poetry and performances 7 to 9 p.m. Green Salmon Coffee Shoppe 220 Highway 101
JULY 2 Annual First Summer Sunday Free Concert in the Park 1 p.m. Open to public City Picnic Shelter 441 Highway 101 JULY 4 Yachats La De Da Parade, Festivities & Fireworks noon-11 p.m. Open to public 241 Highway 101 Yachats Lions Pancake Breakfast 7:30-11 a.m. $7 breakfast Yachats Lions Hall Pie & Ice Cream Social 10:30 a.m. Open to public Yachats Ladies ClubHouse, W 3rd St & Pontiac Yachats Ladies Club
JULY 7 37th Annual Yachats Music Festival Tickets required 360 W. 7th St (510) 845-4444 Florence ONGOING EVENTS Community Chorus of Florence Every Monday January to May; open to public 7-8:30 p.m. Cross Road Church 1380 10th St. 541-997-3469 Live Music Every Friday & Saturday; free 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Three Rivers Casino Resort 5647 Highway 126 877-374-8377 Bingo Every Tuesday; open to public 3:45 & 5:45 p.m. Florence Elks Lodge Siuslaw Public Library “Build a Better World” Youth Summer Reading Programs Thursdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Youth Free Lunches Free lunch Monday-Friday at 12:20 p.m. Youth aged 18 and under Siuslaw Public Library
JULY 1 Florence Wings & Wheels 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to public — car registration required Florence Municipal Airport OCMM Anniversary Celebration
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10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to public Oregon Coast Military Museum SEACoast Entertainment Season Tickets go on sale 2 p.m. www.eventcenter.org/general/page/seacoast-entertainment-season-tickets Molly Hardin: Skin Deep Album Release 7 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center Fanny Rugburn: “It Shoulda Been Me!” 8 p.m. $10 admission, cash; 18+ only Old Town Barbershop
JULY 4
Independence Day Celebration noon to 11 p.m. Open to public Historic Old Town Florence
JULY 5
KXCR presents Anne Feeney 7 p.m. Donations welcome Siuslaw Public Library
JULY 7 The Siuslaw Jam Music Celebration “A Night of Songs, Stories and Laughter” 7 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center JULY 8 Animals of the Dunes with Dina Pavlis 1-2 p.m. Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library The Siuslaw Jam Music Celebration 2 p.m.- free, “Intro to Jazz for the Young and Young at Heart” 7 p.m.- tickets required, “Jazz and the American Popular Song” Florence Events Center 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3-5 p.m. Open to public Various galleries in Florence
JULY 11 KXCR presents Storyteller Chris Chandler 7 p.m. Tickets required Class Act Theatre JULY 14 KXCR presents Amy Sue Berlin and Kindra Kinsey 7 p.m. Donations welcome Siuslaw Public Library JULY 15 Covered Bridges of Oregon 1-2 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library Van Fans Ice Cream Social 1-4 p.m. Open to public Florence Events Center Sand Master Jam 2017 1-5 p.m. Registration Required Sand Master Park Fanny Rugburn: “Drag Me to Neverland” 8 p.m. $10 admission, cash; open to all ages Class Act Theatre
JULY 21
It’s About Time presents ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ 7 p.m. Tickets required Maple Street Theatre 184 Maple St.
JULY 22
Relay for Life noon to midnight Registration required Florence Events Center ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ 7 p.m. Tickets required Maple Street Theatre 184 Maple St.
JULY 23 ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ 7 p.m. Tickets required Maple Street Theatre 184 Maple St. JULY 28 ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ 7 p.m. Tickets required Maple Street Theatre 184 Maple St. JULY 29 Oregon Cavy Breeders Society Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to public Florence Events Center Terra Nova Trio noon-1 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ 7 p.m. Tickets required Maple Street Theatre 184 Maple St.
JULY 30
‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ 2 p.m. Tickets required Maple Street Theatre 184 Maple St.
Reedsport/ Winchester Bay
Coos Bay Waterfront
Open Mic Every Friday; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Orcoast Music Annex 757 Newmark Ave. Tech Soup Fridays Open to public — Bring devices or ask questions 2-4 p.m. North Bend Public Library 1800 Sherman Ave
ONGOING EVENTS Dunes Art Club Every Monday; open to public 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Lower Umpqua Senior Center 460 Winchester Ave.
Foreign Film Friday Second Friday of the month Open to the public 7 p.m. Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Ave
Live Music Every Sunday; free 1:30-5:30 p.m. Jitterbug N Java 2211 Winchester Ave.
Oregon Coast Music Festival, Orchestra Week 7:30 p.m., tickets required July 25: Orchestra Concert I, James Paul Conductor July 27: Orchestra Pops Concert July 29: Orchestra Concert II, James Paul Conductor South 10th and Ingersoll streets
JULY 4 Fireworks on the Bay Dusk Open to public JULY 26-30 Dunefest Registration required 2741 Frontage Road 541-271-3495 North Bend/ Charleston/ Coos Bay ONGOING EVENTS 97420 — Music Jam Every Tuesday; open to public, musicians 7-11 p.m. Blue Moon Saloon & Cafe 871 S. Broadway Comedy Night Every Wednesday; free 7 & 9 p.m. The Mill Casino Live Music Every Friday & Saturday; free 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill Casino
JULY 1 Seacoast Art Opening 1-3 p.m. Open to public Charleston Visitor Center
JULY 7 Historic Ship Presentation 4:30 p.m. Open to public Coos Art Museum Party for the Beach 6 p.m. Open to public Sharkbites
JULY 8 Toddler Track Tales 10-11 a.m. $1 per child South Slough Interpretive Center 24th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition fundraiser 5 p.m. Tickets required Coos Art Museum
JULY 15
Twilight Kayak Trip 5-9 p.m. $15/boat Distant Water Fleet Facility, Charleston
JULY 4 Fourth of July in Mingus Park & Coos Bay Boardwalk 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to public Mingus Park 26th Annual Mayor's Firecracker Run 10 a.m. Registration required Mingus Park Fireworks Display Dusk Open to public
JULY 5 Annual Fifth of July Beach Cleanup noon-3 p.m. Open to public 63377 Bastendorf Beach Rd
South Coast Running presents Trail & Treat 5K and Kid’s Dash South Slough Interpretive Center Register at 8 a.m. $15 or less with membership Scientific Illustration Techniques 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15 per person 63466 Boat Basin Rd., Charleston Friends of South Slough Lunch 11:20 a.m.-1:30 p.m. South Slough Interpretive Center 541-888-5558 ext. 121
JULY 22 & 23
The Logos Players present
Shakespeare in the Park ‘Henry V’ 2:30 p.m. Open to public Mingus Park
JULY 29 & 39 The Logos Players present Shakespeare in the Park ‘Henry V’ 2:30 p.m. Open to public Mingus Park Bandon ONGOING EVENTS Knitting & Crochet Workshops Free 1-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday The Wool Company 990 Second St. Washed Ashore Workshops Every Saturday; free 2-5 p.m. Harbortown Events Center 325 Second St. Bandon Ballroom Dance Every Saturday; donation suggested 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bandon Odd Fellows Hall Highway 42 & Ohio Street Bandon Book Club Third Monday of each month 6 p.m. Bandon Library — Sprague Room 1204 11th St SW
JULY 3 Bandon City Park 105th Birthday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Open to public, live music City Park 11th St. SW 201-704-0756
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GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Waldport
Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-2440 Old Town Coffee & Gallery, 125 Nopal St., various artists, 541-997-1786
Gallery 34, 250 NW Highway 34, various artists, 541-563-7100
Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., military artifacts & memorabilia, 541-902-5160
Westlight Gallery, 5174 SW Highway 101, artwork by Patsee Parker, 541563-2125
Oregon Coast Tattoo & Gallery, 1379 Rhododendron Drive, artwork by Kylie Swenson, 541-991-8281
Yachats Earthworks Gallery, 2222 Highway 101, various artists, 541-547-4300 Touchstone Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, various artists, 541-547-4121 WAVE Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, photography by Bob Keller and Donna McCoy, 541-547-4405 The Wine Place, Highway 101 and W. Fourth Street, various artists, 541-5475275
Florence Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., local co-op with 25+ artists. Reception held on the Second Saturday, 3-5 p.m., 541-997-8980 Digital Dunes Photo Gallery & Studio, 1725 Kingwood St., photography by Curt Peters and others, 541-902-8748 Driftwood Shores Lobby Gallery, 88416 First Ave., various artists, 541902-6400
Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-7121 Pacific Frameworks, 2420 Highway 101, photography by Charles Draper, 541-997-1138 PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Gallery, 400 Ninth St., local artists, 541-997-8412 Quiet Waters Art Gallery, 89190 Sherwood Island Road, paintings by Katheryn Davis, 541-997-8940 The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St., featuring 20+ local artists, 541-902-2505 The Studios at Jayne Smoley, 1458 First St., resident and visiting artists, glasswork, jaynesmoleydesign.com Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., various exhibits, 541-997-7884 Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., various artists, 541-997-3132
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Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., various artwork, 541-997-1994
Three Rivers Gallery, 77231 Highway 101, sculptures & drawings by David B. Anthony, 541-271-2030
Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St., various artists, 541-997-4435
Tsunami Gallery, 77207 Highway 101, sculptures by Mack Holman and various artists, 541-271-1597
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Reedsport Coastal Ceramics, 159 S. 20th, ceramic studio for classes and self-directed artists, 541-361-9048 Mary’s Treasure & Treats, 485 Fir Ave., various artists, 541-271-4222
Oregon Coast Historical Railway Museum, 766 First St., various exhibits, 541-297-6130 Pacific Park Gallery, 1957 Thompson Road, various artists, 541-759-3038
Coquille
Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave., various artists, 541-271-2485
Coquille Valley Art Center, 10144 Highway 42, 541-396-3294
Myrtlewood Gallery, 1125 Highway 101, woodwork by local artists, 541271-4222
Coquille Valley Hospital Gallery, 940 Fifth St., various artists, 541-396-3101
Orca Gallery, 532 Fir Ave., featuring ceramics and chainsaw carvings, 541361-9048 Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, various exhibits, 541-2714816
North Bend North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., various artists, 541-756-0400
Coos Bay Art of Life, 245 S. Second St., featuring local & Pacific Northwest artists, 541808-2261 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
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 Light Rain Gallery, 980 Second St., various artists, 541-347-2188 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 by Steven Holt and others, 541-329-0551 Vines Art Glass, 47074 Highway 101, artwork by Bryce Dimitruk, 541-3472652
24th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition Z. Z. WEI: PACIFIC NORTHWEST BACKROADS AT COOS ART MUSEUM
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ZZ Wei, “Roadside”
COOS BAY – From July 14 through October 7, 2017 Coos Art Museum will feature the oil paintings of Seattle area artist Z. Z. Wei. Wei has exhibited in dozens of Galleries and his works are found in many international collections, yet this will be his first solo museum exhibition and the Coos Art Museum is very proud to host it. The exhibition opens on Friday, July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a free public reception and all are invited to attend. Wei captures a unique expression of the essence of the Pacific Northwest landscape with large boldly painted forms and rich colors. Born in 1957 Beijing, his life was soon engulfed by the tumult of China’s Cultural Revolution. Art and painting helped Wei process the turmoil of this unstable period. He graduated from the Central Institute of Arts and Design in Beijing and turned his attention towards fiber arts and weaving. It was as a fiber artist that he first exhibited at the Chinese National Museum in Beijing, where his woven sculptural forms were among the very first modernist works
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permitted. These works also caught the attention of Americans working in China and led to his participation in a 1989 cultural exchange. He never returned to China and has lived in the United States ever since. The rural landscape of America has transformed him as a person and an artist. It represents the beginning of a fresh lifestyle and art. Wei unites his art and life experiences in China with his perspectives inspired by traveling the backroads of America. His original and unique interpretation of the landscapes captures the characteristics and spirit of America that touches the hearts of a wide range of audiences from different cultures and background.
“The Stockwell: Pool of London” by Austin Dwyer On Saturday, July 8, Coos Art Museum opens its 24th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition in the first floor Maggie Karl Gallery. The juried exhibition displays maritimethemed artwork by major artists from across the United States and Canada. Seventy-two works by 42 of the nation’s leading maritime artists are featured. The works are in a variety of media, including, oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and sculpture. The exhibition runs through September 23. It is sanctioned by American Society of Marine Artists, co-sponsored by the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay. CAM’s Annual Maritime Art Exhibition is the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) regional competition for the entire western U.S. It is the oldest continuous Maritime art competition on the West Coast. The ASMA jurors
Coos Art Museum
has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936 Art Deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The Museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
include: June Carey of Orland, Calif.; Ivan Kelly of Toledo, Ore.; and Paul Daneker of Buckley, Wash. Steve Mayo of Bellingham, Wash., is the featured maritime artist and his paintings will be highlighted in the adjacent Perkins Gallery during the exhibition. Mayo’s art career began in 1970 and the consistent quality and historical accuracy of his paintings established him as a premier marine artist. On Friday, July 7, Mayo will give a free illustrated presentation at CAM at 4:30 p.m. describing new research into the appearance of HMS Discovery & Chatham. The Museum will host its annual maritime fundraising dinner beginning at 5 p.m., July 8. This exciting event features the popular silent art auction, beer and wine sales, and enjoyable camaraderie. Delicious food offerings will be catered by The Coach House Restaurant of Coos Bay. Auction artworks include pieces by participating 24th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition artists and local artists. A special facet of the auction is the sale of recently completed plein air maritime paintings. Tickets for the dinner and auction are $45 for Museum members and $50 for non-members. The tickets are available by calling CAM at 541-267-3901.
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BANDON EVENTS CONTINUED JULY 4 Quality Crafters Guild Annual Craft Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to public The Barn in Bandon City Park 1200 11th St. SW in Bandon 4th of July Parade 10-11 a.m. Open to public Timothy Zahn book signing 1-3 p.m. Open to public WinterRiver Books & Gallery 170 Second St. SE 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta 3-5 p.m. Registration at 2 p.m. Open to public Port of Bandon 390 First St SW Alive After Five: 4th of July! 5-8 p.m. Open to public Old Town Bandon
JULY 25 Low Tide Ride 6-8 p.m. Open to public — fat tire bikes encouraged South Coast Bicycles 805 Second St. SE 541-347-1995
ROLL, FLY IN TO WINGS & WHEELS FLORENCE— Wings & Wheels 2017, Saturday, July 1, at Florence Municipal Airport, 2000 Kingwood St., is open to all show-worthy cars and trucks. Pre-registration is $20, or $25 day-of. There will also be classic military aircraft. This year features a SDB Dauntless World War II Dive Bomber. Tickets to ride the Dauntless are $5 and will be available at the Florence Chamber Visitor’s Center, COURTESY PHOTO 290 Highway 101, and other lo- Florence Municipal Airport’s Wings & Wheels features the best in classic planes and cars. Then, head next door for Oregon Coast Military Mucations. The Military Vehicle Group seum’s second anniversary celebration. will also be offering free Convoys all day long with rides in vintage military vehicles ans. Pop's BBQ Cart will provide refreshments. Both free events on Kingwood Street are open 10 a.m. down the length of the airport and back. Spectators are FREE, however the High School Wres- to 3 p.m. tling team asks for a $2 per car parking donation. There will be vendors, food by FlorenceSiuslaw Lions Club and Ada Grange, live 50s and 60s music by Back in Time all day and two performances by Florence Dance Guild. This show benefits the Florence-Siuslaw Lions Club and the City of Florence. Questions? Contact Mike Groshong at 541-997-2687 or email jmconnections@ lycos.com. Visit Oregon Coast Military Museum next door as it celebrates its second year of service honoring the U.S. military and veter-
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1312 Bay St •541-997-7342 Open Daily 10am-6pm
2217 Hwy 101 • 541-997-2440 Mon-Sat 11am-5pm www.silverliningboutique.com
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Sea Lion Caves 91560 Highway 101• (541) 547-3111 Open daily 9am-5pm year round BJ’s Ice Cream Parlor
2930 US-101, (541) 997-7286 Open M-F 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-10pm 1441 Bay St, (541) 902-7828 Open M-F 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-9pm
P. S. Winkles
1335 Bay St. #1, 541-902-7901 Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
Lakeshore Myrtlewood
Trailheads*
290 Hwy 101 • 541-997-3128 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10am-2pm
Siuslaw News*
148 Maple St. • 541-997-3441 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Driftwood Shores Resort/Surfside Restaurant* 88416 1st Avenue • 541-997-8263 Open 7 days a week
BeauxArts Fine Art Materials* 2285 Hwy. 101 •541-991-8213 Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm Or by appointment
Periwinkle Station*
1308 Bay St • 541-902-7901 Open Mon-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
The Chicken Coop
129 Maple, Florence • 541-991-7739 Closed Tues. & Wed. • Mon -Sat. 11-5, Sundays 12-4 Open 7 Days a week beginning June 12th
Oregon Coast Humane Society Thrift Store
1193 Bay St •541-997-5705 10am-4pm Mon-Sat 1pm-4pm Sun
Florence Tech Solutions
1431 Bay St • 541-991-3705 Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
83530 Highway 101, (541) 997-8563 Open 7 days a week Mon-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Lovejoy’s Restaurant & Tearoom
Sand Master Park - Sandboarding
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5351 Highway 101, (541) 997-6006 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sun. 12-5pm Closed Wednesday
Beach House Gifts on Bay St. 1421 Bay St •541-997-2066 Open Daily 10am-5pm
Darlings Marina & RV Resort
International C-Food Market (ICM) Restaurant
04879 Darlings Loop, (541) 997-2841 Open 7:30am-9:00 pm 7 Days a week
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1377 Bay Street •541-997-7463 Mon - Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
1498 Bay Street, Old Town Florence 541-997-7978 • Open 7 days a week, 11am - 9 pm
Laurel Bay Garden
88493 Highway 101 • (541) 997-5973 Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-5pm
Florence Events Center
715 Quince St. •541-997-1994 Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
The Shippin’ Shack
625 Highway 101 (541) 997-5888 Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 9am-3pm Closed Sun.
Bonjour! 1336 Bay St • 541-997-8194 Sun-Fri 10am - 6pm
Eagle’s Nest Antiques & Collectables 1901 Highway 101, (541) 590-3517 Open Wed-Sat. 11-5, Sun 12-4
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Open Daily 10am-5pm year round The Florence Charm Trail is organized by the Siuslaw News. If you have a business that would like to participate, please give us a call at 541-902-3524. This is a year long program.
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Relay For Life of Florence “Paint Your World Purple” Who benefits locally from the RFL of Florence/Central Coast? WHOEVER GETS THESE SCREENINGS &TAKES THESE TREATMENTS Breakthroughs developed by ACS funded researchers accessible in Florence: • PSA Test. Pap Smear, Colonoscopy, Mammogram, Bone Marrow Transplant, Testing for the breast cancer gene, Chemotherapy/radiation combination. • Treatments: Tamoxifen, Gleevec, Gardasil or Herceptin WHOEVER TAKES A RIDE ON THE FRIENDS OF FLORENCE BUS • Bus transports cancer patients to/from Eugene for treatment when they can’t drive themselves. • Legacy of P.T. Smith of Florence, $3k annually from ACS, over 28,000 patients transported since 1985. WHOEVER IS A SURVIVOR • When we started our fight in 1913, only 1 out of 10 people survived cancer. Now it’s 2 out of 3. We’ve funded over 10,000 researchers, 47 of whom are Nobel Prize winners. • The cancer survivor rate has gone from 10% to 68% and we’re not stopping until its 100% of lives saved. WHOEVER HAS CALLED OUR CANCER INFORMATION HOTLINE • In 2016, 27 people in the Florence/Mapleton/Reedsport/Yachats area called our 800-227- 2345 hotline • 7 head coverings, 15 nights of free lodging, 22 nights of reduced lodging, 16 people called hotline for info, 2 connected to patient navigators ANYBODY WHO NEEDS A PUSH TO GET SCREENED OR NEEDS ADVOCACY ON THEIR BEHALF. • Live, work and dine in smoke free environments thanks to ACS and Relayers • We advocate in Oregon for access to screening and affordable healthcare. • We hold legislators accountable to help make and keep laws that help us save our own lives. ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO CELEBRATE, REMEMBER, AND FIGHT BACK! • 900-2200 luminaria bags are lit to remember/honor – the largest display in Oregon • 45 minute In Memoriam slideshow honors those we’ve lost • Victory Lap of hundreds of Survivors to celebrate LIFE! • Commitment to fight back against this awful disease as a community
Everyone locally benefits from the Relay For Life of Florence/Central Coast
We are TRYING SOMETHING NEW! Everyone is invited to celebrate our 18th Relay For Life in Florence! Join us at the Florence Events Center this year! You’ll be glad you did!
A NEW VENUE
* Survivors lap * Live music * Food * Family friendly games Join us as we light up the night with the largest Luminaria display in Oregon!
RELAY FOR LIFE
When: July 22nd, 2017 • Noon - Midnight (registration begins at 10:00 am) Where: Florence Events Center For more information about Relay For Life go to WWW.RelayForLife.org/FlorenceOR or contact Amy.Bickleman@cancer.org or 541-271-9240
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South Slough features lots to do this summer
CHARLESTON—South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve offers a full July of events for youth, families, athletes, boaters and more. Most events are held at South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, four miles south of Charleston.
for ages 1-12. 5K run/walk begins at 9:45 a.m.; day of event registration is from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Cost is $15 or $5 for South Coast Running Club members and students ages 13 to 17. To register in advance, go to runsignup.com/Race/OR/Charleston/SouthSloughTrailnTreat.
Saturday, July 1 — The Oregon Saturday, July 15 — Scientific Seacoast Art Opening, 1 to 3 p.m. Illustration Techniques WorkThe work of landscape artist shop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $15/person Katherine C. Andreasen, Coos Visiting Artist in Residence Bay, reflects her love of her famRebecca Brown-Thompson is ily and Coos County’s seafaring teaching a workshop on Scientific past. She finds many of her subIllustration Techniques. She will jects along rural county byways, share about native plants found on fading evidence of a nautical past: the South Slough Reserve and teach COURTESY PHOTO A dory, land-locked and forgotten, various methods to make scienSouth Slough Reserve opens Katherine C. Andreasen’s Oregon tied on the side of a country road; tific illustrations of your own. Para salmon troller docked at a piling Seacoast Art show July 1. ticipants must be 16 years old and in a quiet tidal channel. Meet with the artist as up. All supplies and lunch are included. Meet Saturday, July 8 — Toddler Track Trails, you relax in the beauty of South Slough. Light us at the OIMB Boathouse and walk back to 10 to 11 a.m., $1/child refreshments provided by the Friends of South the boathouse located at 63466 Boat Basin Bring your little ones, ages 1 to 5, to study Slough Reserve, Inc. Register for this event at Road. Register for this event at facebook.com/ tracks to learn how different animals move. Exfacebook.com/SouthSloughEstuary or call 541SouthSloughEstuary or call 541-888-5558 ext. perience a variety of activities with your child 888-5558 ext. 121. 121. including a track walk, creating track prints, hearing a story and learning to move like cerSaturday, July 1 — Twilight Kayak Trip, Saturday, July 15 — Lunch & Music tain animals. Meet at the South Slough Inter5 to 9 p.m., $15/boat on the Lawn, 11:30 a.m. pretive Center located at 61907 Seven Devils Explore five miles of trail that flows with the Join us for music and lunch on the lawn sponRoad in Charleston. Register for this event at tide. Bring your own kayak or canoe, paddles, sored by the Friends of South Slough Reserve, facebook.com/SouthSloughEstuary or call 541flotation devices, water and dinner. Guide and Inc. (FOSS). Whether you are joining for the 888-5558 ext. 121. shuttle provided. Participants must be able to first time, renewing your current membership, paddle for 2 hours, rise from a seated to standor simply interested in what FOSS is all about, Saturday, July 15 — Trail and Treat 5K ing position, be able to lift 50 pounds and walk join us! Lunch and music will be from 11:30 and Kid’s Dash, 8 a.m. registration up to 1 mile on uneven terrain. Feet and legs a.m. to1:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and/or lawn Run or walk where the river meets the sea, may get wet and muddy at launch points. Meet chairs to sit on. FOSS board members will be along vast tidal flats, extensive marshes and meat the Distant Water fleet Facility on Troller Rd on hand to answer questions and there will be andering channels at the Trail and Treat 5K and in Charleston. Register for this event at facenew inventory in the gift shop! Register at our Kid’s Dash. Kids Dash starts at 9:30 a.m. and is book.com/SouthSloughEstuary or call 541Facebook page or call 541-888-5558 ext. 121. free. Estuary-themed costumes are encouraged 888-5558 ext. 121.
CAM offers free admission to military personnel this summer
COOS BAY—Coos Art Museum is continuing Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums
across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The program provides families
an opportunity to enjoy the nation's cultural heritage and learn more about their community, especially after a military move. A list of participating museums is at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
Coos Art Museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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2nd Saturday Gallery Tour explores the arts Enjoy Florence's 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on, Saturday, July 8, 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 During July, Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., is pleased to feature weaver and jewelry artist Meredith Draper and Susan Thomas, pastel artist. During the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour the gallery honors them with a reception, featuring music, great food and original art. Draper joined the gallery 9 years ago and has played an important role in making the gallery what it is today. She presently serves as president. She has dusted off her loom and currently adds beautifully hand-woven scarves to her collection of vintage timepiece jewelry. Using pastels, Thomas shows a masterful touch that makes one pause and enjoy the exceptional beauty of her work and wonder if it might be painting. She works in soft pastels with bold strokes. Her creations show her special talent in use of vivid color in contrasting shades bathed in light. Her dramatic work definitely lights up a room. Join Backstreet at their reception or stop by the gallery this month to see the work of these talented artists. The Gallery Above The Silver Lining Boutique Artist extraordinaire Kyle Lind is the featured artist for the entire month of July. His mixed media art show will leave you filled with wonderment. A champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception will be during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour. In addition to the gallery showing one of his largest pieces — 8 by 15 feet — many other inks,
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Florence Galleries are featuring Kyle Lind (far left), Tamara Phillips (left), Susan Thomas (above) and Meredith Draper (inset, left).
oils, acrylics and mixed montages will be available for your eyes to engulf the layers of his realities. In addition to the Gallery Above being filled with his works, he also has a fully mobile art gallery, complete with lights, in the back of the Silver Lining Boutique, which will be filled with other art pieces he has created. Kyle is a famous fixture in the art world and has history with some of the most well known artists in modern history, for example Andy Warhol, Kandinsky and many more too numerous to mention. “All my life I have done art — I think in an effort to find God,” Lind said. “What is the meaning of my being here on this planet? It has not been easy.”
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The Studios at Jayne Smoley Designs Resident artists Tamara Phillips, Gigi Lassan and Jayne Smoley invite all to “Ebb & Flo” during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour. Live music by Denny Weaver, refreshments and wine and conversations with the artists are all part of this featured show. The Studios will also feature a popup boutique by entrepreneur Lindsey Phillips, owner of Meant MFG, based in Florence. Phillips’ handcrafted bags feature Pacific Northwest materials and a unique eye for versatility and fashion. “Art is a tool that I use to express myself. Drawing inspiration from the stars, the colors of the ocean and the mysterious jellyfish, I use my paintbrushes, canvas and paint to create a world from my imagination,” Tamara Phillips said. Visit The Studios for an underwater tour of Tamara’s jelly fish and cosmic women, Lassan’s unique jewelry designs and paintings and Smoley’s fused glass creations. Other 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour locations include Florence Events Center, Siuslaw Public Library and galleries in Historic Old Town Florence and Uptown Highway 101.
Savannah Sipping Society Playing weekends July 21 to 30 FLORENCE—“The Savannah Sipping Society,” a Jones, Hope & Wooten Comedy, sips its way into the brand new Maple Street Theatre, 184 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence Friday, July 21, and continues to its sixth and final performance on Sunday, July 30. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees will be at 2 p.m. “Sipping” is a delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy involving four unique Southern women who've found each other while jump starting new lives due to varying circumstances.
Each of the four leads is a talented Florence actress. Randa (Jennifer Connor) is an uptight perfectionist whose career has been derailed. Dot (Cathy Dupont) is still reeling from her husband's recent demise. Marlafaye (Judy Adams) is a boisterous Texas gal whose husband has left her for a 23-year-old dental hygenist. Jinx (Victoria Seitzinger) is a spunky ball of fire who has been a vagabond and is now their life coach.
The women are drawn together by Fate and develop lasting friendships over the course of six months, filled with laughter and hilarious misadventures and occasional liquid refreshment. You'll raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” with this joyful and touching show. This show is directed by Beth Johnston. Tickets are $17, available at www.brown papertickets.com/event/2979225 or at the door.
SIUSLAW JAM TO BRING JAZZ GREATS & CLASSIC COMEDY
with a free, 2 p.m. “Introduction to Jazz” matinee hosted by Barbutti, Peplowski and critically acclaimed recording and international touring artist Clairdee. Attendees will get a musical education starting with jazz’s early origins and taking it all the way up to today. Young musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments, as the concert will finish with a massive jam session for the whole audience. Saturday’s 7 p.m. performance will focus on Jazz and the American Popular Songbook with selections from Nat King BANDON—The Quality Crafters Guild presents its 29th annual July Fourth craft sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, at the Barn Cole, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne in addition to in Bandon City Park, located at 1200 11th St. SW in Bandon. well-known jazz favorites “Night Local artisans will be selling quilted and knitted articles, seasonal In Tunisia,” “Round Midnight,” decorations, purses/totes and many collectible and unique gifts. “The Duke” and “Airmail SpeAlso for sale will be beautiful jewelry, fleece items, myrtlewood cial,” all in the classic Norman bowls, cutting boards, trays and other specialty items. Granz “Jazz At The PhilharmonCome see us for a locally made product as a gift or for yourself. ic” vibe.
FLORENCE—The Florence Events Center (FEC) will host two evenings of music and comedy, as well as a free young people’s concert, featuring some of the world’s best and up-and-coming jazz musicians. The Siuslaw Jam will be held Friday, July 7, and Saturday, July 8, at the FEC, 715 Quince St. Friday’s 7 p.m. performance will feature an evening of songs,
stories and laughter as jazz Clarinetist and Saxophonist Ken Peplowski and friends sharing “tales from the road,” playing music together, and taking questions from the audience. Legendary comedian Pete Barbutti opens the show with a performance of his timeless comedy that made him a regular on The Tonight Show. Saturday’s performances opens
Quality Crafters Guild holds annual Independence Day craft sale
Hosted by Barbutti, the evening will also include 100th anniversary birthday tributes to Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Dick Hyman, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne and many other Jazz Greats. Under the direction of Conductor Yaacov Bergman, Barbutti, Peplowski and Clairdee, will be joined by jazz pianist Ehud Asherie, saxophonist and Oregon native Aaron Johnson, Portland native David Captein on bass and drummer Gary Hobbs. Tickets for The Siuslaw Jam, including the free concert, can be obtained at The Florence Events Center Box Office or online at www.eventscenter.org. For more information about the Jam, performers and performances, visit www.siuslawjam.com or email satchmo@siuslawjam.com.
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Betty LaDuke: Bountiful Harvest at CAM
COOS BAY – From July 14 through Sept. ed in her characteristic bright and lively colors reinforced a strong social conscience. In 2010 she was invited to spend time with 23, Coos Art Museum will feature paintings and depicting agricultural laborers. of Ashland, Ore., artist Betty A resident of Ashthe men and women who harvest land since 1964 the orchards, vineyards and farms LaDuke. LaDuke has a career stretching back more than 65 years when she took a of southern Oregon. This series of paintings is the result of that expeas an active artist. In her most rejob teaching job at Southern Oregon rience. cent series, Bountiful Harvest, she celebrates Oregon’s agricultural University, LaDuke “LaDuke’s work is illustrative and documentary, political bounty and the workers who help has a long and distinto produce it through their labor. guished record of exand spiritual. It is not art for art’s hibitions and honors. sake…” says the forward of BounThe exhibition opens on Friday, July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a She has also been a tiful Harvest, From Land to Table, White Cloud Press, 2016 free public reception. All are inworld traveler where her encounters with CAM is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vited to attend. Betty LaDuke, Betty LaDuke, Tuesday through Friday, and 1 to 4 The works in Bountiful Harvest the working people "Oregon Pear "Oregon Carrot of many lands have p.m. on Saturday. consist of shaped plywood paintHarvest" Harvest"
KXCR Community radio features stories, songs
FLORENCE— KXCR Community Radio invites summer headliner Chris Chandler, American Storyteller, to the coast in July. Chandler is joined by several other summer events.
American Storyteller — July 11 Chris Chandler loves coming to Florence. If you haven’t caught one of his previous performances, you’re invited to check him out Tuesday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at Class Act Theatre, 509 Kingwood St. Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary says, “the spirit of Woody Guthrie lives in the heart of Chris Chandler.” Accompanied by guitar/keyboard talent John Elliott, Chandler paints provocative prose pictures of slices of American life caught under the microscope of his creative gaze. Beneath the entertaining surface of his hilarious monologues you’ll witness a deep respect for language, literature and democracy. Utah Phillips said, “He’s the best performance poet I’ve ever seen.” Volunteer powered KXCR is
especially grateful to Class Act Theatre for providing their performance stage. The lights will be dim and the coffee will be brewing for this 30-year veteran of the road. Tickets may be purchased online by going to www.catproductions. org and viewing the seating availability. Tickets will also be sold at the door during the hour before the show. Admission is $15. For more information visit www. chrischandler.org or call Stu Henderson at 541-997-2997. Silent auction offerings will be on display to benefit KXCR. Anne Feeney — July 5 Hell raising songstress Anne Feeney is on the road again. Her “Summer of Resistance” tour is underway spanning two months, 21 cities, 8 states and the District of Columbia and Florence is excited to be her host again. A front-line agitator for the past 40 years, Anne Feeney has put her powerful voice and wicked sense of humor in the service of the working class — trade unionist,
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feminists, environmentalists, antiracism and media activists. Over the years “comforting the afflicted and afflicting,” she has managed to collect hundreds of songs — protest, traditional, Irish, bluegrass, country, pop and songs by talented contemporary songwriters and added them to her bottomless songbag. Among the many she’s written, Feeney’s “Have You Been to Jail for Justice?” caught the attention of Peter Paul and Mary, who made it a staple of their repertoire for their last ten years as a trio. In 2010 Feeney was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer, which spread to her brain. The prognosis was grim. Her doctors say she has defied medical statistics — Feeney quips, “I’ve been defiant since I was a kid. This time it came in really handy.” Anne will be performing in the Bromley Room at the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., Wednesday, July 5. The KXCR sponsored show starts at 7 p.m. No cover charge,
but donations will be gratefully accepted. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Siuslaw Public District.
Folksinging duo — July 14 Volunteer powered KXCR 90.7FM is pleased to welcome folksinging duo Amy Sue and Kindra back in the library’s Bromley Room, Friday, July 14, at 7 p.m. No cover charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted. When Amy Sue Berlin & Kindra Kinsey, a sweet pairing of young singer/songwriters from Austin TX visited Florence last summer, the audience in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library got a glimpse of the next generation carrying on the folksong tradition. It’s not a secret that Austin’s music scene breeds talent and when the Oregon Country Fair opens its gates to a host of traveling troubadours, Florence benefits. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Siuslaw Public District.
returns for ‘It Shoulda Been Me!’ CAM OFFERS FREE SUMMER ART Fanny Florence’s first drag queen, Jason Fanny Rugburn, laments CART IN THE PARKS AT 3 LOCALES Wood’s the roles she lusts after and lost in COOS BAY — Coos Art Museum is preparing to present its free summer arts program at three locations. The mobile arts activity “Art Cart in the Parks” is designed to augment, enhance and expand the current Free Summer Lunch Program for children at Millicoma School, Boynton Park and John Topits Park. Programs will run through Aug. 18. Scheduled times and days are Mondays 11:15 a.m. at Millicoma School, Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. at Boynton Park and Fridays 11:45 a.m. at John Topits Park. Each program is designed to run for one hour and is completely free to all participants. The Museum will be providing
hands on art lessons that will be appropriate for all ages and are designed to keep kids active in learning and doing while school is out of session and boost the current free lunch program. For example, leaf and bark rubbings will provide a closer look at nature as well as a tactile experience and a lovely image they can take home. The programs are made possible by a grant through the Autzen Foundation and with the additional support of Coos Bay Toyota. Since 1951, the Autzen Foundation has been supporting charitable work that makes Oregon a better place. Grants are awarded to social service, arts and culture, educational, and youth-centered organizations.
“It Shoulda Been Me!” this Saturday, July 1, at Old Town Barbershop. Fanny will be joined by Ana Khonda, played by Matthieu Korso, in several “wicked” renditions of songs from popular musical theater. After all, she did it Broadway... All of Fanny’s performances are 18+ only. The show begins at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m. There is a $10 cover charge, cash only. Bay Street Grille will also be serving food and adult beverages. Fanny and Ana will be appearing in several shows this summer, including July 15’s “Drag Me to Nev-
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Fanny Rugburn opens a summer of performances July 1 erland,” a family-friendly show at Class Act Theatre featuring songs about second stars, dreaming and princesses. But remember, Fanny is the queen.
Last Resort Players get ready for November’s ‘Annie’
FLORENCE—Jennifer Connor will direct “Annie” at the Florence Events Center on November 3 to 5 and 10 to 12. “Annie” is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan. The musical’s songs “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life” are among its most popular musical numbers. Set in the 1930s, Annie is a spunky orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. A large cast of 35 to 40 actors, dancers and singers make up the cast of this family friendly musical. The stars include: • Annie — Elyse Stewart • Grace — Joanie Schmidt
Elyse Stewart as Annie in LRP's upcoming production
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• Daddy Warbucks — Jim Erickson • Miss Aggie Hannigan — Sabrina Hand • Rooster Hannigan — George Henry • Lily St. Regis — Kary Keppol • Bundles McCloskey/Drake — Grant Harmond And many more. For more information, email lastresortplayers@yahoo.com or visit lastresortplayers.weebly.com.
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