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

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Coast Central

Free Monthly Guide to Arts and Entertainment on the Oregon Coast

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.

All photos used with permission. © Siuslaw News 2018

‘PROOF’ POSITIVE

The Pulitzer prize winning play “Proof ” will open at Class Act Theatre (CAT) on Friday, Aug. 17, and run for two weekends. This play was originally scheduled to run in 2017, but in keeping with CAT’s commitment to quality, was delayed until the right actors could be recruited for each role.

Director James Wellington is pleased to introduce Cara Beere in the lead role as Catherine, the daughter of Robert, a recently deceased mathematical genius and professor at the University of Chicago, and her struggle with mathematical genius and mental illness.

The role of Robert will be played by David Lauria, who veteran audience members will remember received rave reviews when he played this role several years ago.

Big sister Claire is played by Polly Fleming, who played the unforgettable role of the dog in “Sylvia” at CAT two seasons ago.

Alex Grady, who coincidentally was brilliant in two comedic characters in “Sylvia,” returns to CAT’s stage in the role of Hal, a former graduate student of Robert’s and a new love interest for Catherine.

The play explores Catherine’s fear of

The cast of CAT’s “Proof” following in her father’s footsteps, both mathematically and mentally, and her desperate attempts to stay in control. The dialogue draws the audience in and the wit keeps the serious nature of the matter engaging.

Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7 p.m. and matinees will be on Sunday at 2 p.m. Seating is reserved. Tickets — $18 for adults and $16 for senior and military — are available online at www. catproductions.org. Tickets will also be available at the door one hour before performances, subject to availability.

CAT is located at 509 Kingwood St. For more information, call 541-991-3773.

FREE ADMISSION August 18 & 19, 2018 Florence Events Center

715 Quince Street, Florence, OR Saturday, 10-5 • Sunday 10-3:30

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‘MainlyPiano’ set for three August concerts

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athy Parsons’ MainlyPiano house concert series will feature three exciting concerts in August.

The first concert will feature local pianist/ composer Milo Graamans on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.

Graamans is a pianist and composer based in Newport. He grew up in Yachats and started taking piano lessons at the age of 4 through the Oregon Music Teachers Association. Graamans went to University of Oregon in 2011 as a music major but dropped out during his second year to finish his musical, “She Loves Me Not,” and to pursue performance opportunities on the coast.

In addition to performing his own concerts several times a year, Graamans is the organist and choir director at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church and the accompanist for Central Coast Chorale in Newport.

He also plays regularly in pit orchestras for community theater.

Graamans is an exceptionally versatile pianist, and his concert will include a mix of original music, classics, ragtime and some

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Pianist/composer Dan Chadburn will be returning on Saturday, Aug.18 at 7 p.m. with special guest Tom Nichols. He will be performing a fundraising concert to benefit Oregon Coast Humane Society.

Chadburn’s concerts are relaxed and informal and include a piano improvisation in each half.

He released his seventh instrumental album, “Held in the Light,” last year. One of the pieces on the album was an improvisation created during his house concert here in 2016.

Each of Chadburn’s last five albums received significant radio airplay worldwide, and his 2016 release “Beyond Words” was nominated for two Album of the Year awards.

World-renowned pianist/composer Jim Chappell will be making his first concert appearance in Florence on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.

Since the independent release of his breakthrough solo piano collection, “Tender Ritual,” in 1985, Chappell has been acknowledged

as one of contemporary music’s most engaging composers and performers.

With 20 albums to his credit, including his 2017 release, “The Best of Jim Chappell,” Chappell has toured world-wide to sold out audiences.

Several of his albums have received heavy national and international airplay on Smooth Jazz format radio stations, and his “Over the Top” (1993) reached No. 1 on the national charts.

Chappell composed the music for Blake Edwards’ feature film, “Switch” (1991) and his music has been nationally broadcast on a wide variety of television shows.

In addition, gold-medal figure skater Brian Boitano skated to Chappell’s beautiful piece, “Gone,” in a nationally televised Thanksgiving broadcast.

Reservations are required for all of the concerts by calling Kathy at 541-999-9720 or emailing her at kathypiano@gmail.com. The address and directions will be given when reservations are made. There is a suggested donation of $20 at the door for each concert.

Mill Casino hosts second annual Food Truck Off

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east yourself on the goods of up to 25 food trucks at The Mill Casino’s 2nd Annual Food Truck Off the weekend of Aug. 3 to 5.

The event will run Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont Ave. in North Bend.

Fill up on tasty treats while the two dozen food trucks compete in a cook-off for a share of $8,500 in prize money.

Each truck will have a $2 sample item as well as a full menu to serve to the public. Prices are subject to each individual truck.

There is $5 general admission, half of which will directly benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon. Kids 5 and under are free.

Live music will be by The Young Bucs, Mo’Jo Boogie and The CRBQ Band.

The Food Truck Off is sponsored by Columbia Distributing, KDOCK Radio, Chuck Bracelin Trucking and Pape Machinery, with Sound by Tony Esperance.

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EVENTS CALENDAR IT IS FREE TO SUBMIT EVENTS TO COAST CENTRAL. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THE 15TH WALDPORT/ YACHATS MONDAYS IN AUGUST Walk with a Ranger With Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve & Siuslaw National Forest Noon Open to public Cape Perpetua Visitor Center 541-547-3289 WEDNESDAYS Waldport Wednesday Market May to September 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Waldport Community Center 541-563-3042 FRIDAYS IN AUGUST Guided Hike: There Is More Beneath the Surface With Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve & Siuslaw National Forest 11 a.m.

Open to public Cape Perpetua Visitor Center 541-547-3289 AUG. 4 Crestview Golf Club Waldport Chamber Tournament 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reservations required Crestview Golf Club, 1680 S Crestline Dr. Weave a Melon Basket With Donna S. Crispin 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fee required Bloom! an artscape L.L.C. GreenHouse Marketplace, 2118 Highway 101 in Yachats

AUG. 5 Japanese Basketry Knots on Rocks 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fee required Bloom! an artscape L.L.C. GreenHouse Marketplace, 2118 Highway 101 in Yachats AUG. 6

Open Mic Poetry Night 5 p.m.

Submit all listings to PressReleases@ TheSiuslawNews.com

Open to public Neil Patton and Dance Veritas Florence Events Center 7 p.m.

Tickets required AUG. 8 AUG. 25 Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Karl Anderson “Oregon Bird Man” Be Ready — Storm Ready Expo Waldport Public Library Youth Presented by Siuslaw News and AUG. 7 Programs Western Lane Emergency National Night Out with 10 a.m.

Operations Group Florence Police Department Open to youth and families 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

6 to 9 p.m.

Waldport Public Library Open to public Open to public Florence Events Center Miller Park, 1651 W. 18th St. AUG. 10 Alcohol Ink Workshop AUG. 11 REEDSPORT/ Hosted by Yachats Arts Guild 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour WINCHESTER BAY 1 to 4 p.m.

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Fee required Open to public AUG. 2 Yachats Commons Various locations in Old Town and Riverfront Rhythms krwhitson@peak.org, 541-563Uptown Florence Free Outdoor Concert Featuring 3633 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com HOTWAX — Doo Wop, 1950s to ‘80s Aug. 15 Vintage Viking Booster Bash 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Henrik Bothe — Comedy Dinner & Auction Open to public; bring chairs or Juggling Magic Siuslaw Booster Club blankets Waldport Public Library Youth 5 p.m.

Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Programs Tickets required River Front Way, Reedsport 10 a.m.

Florence Events Center Open to youth and families AUG. 11 Vicki Lawrence and Mama: Waldport Public Library Umpqua Discovery Center’s A Two-Woman Show 25th Anniversary 7 p.m.

FLORENCE 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets required Open to public Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Three Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Highway 126 Florence Farmers Market River Front Way, Reedsport www.threeriverscasino.com 3 to 7 p.m.

Needle Art: Chicken Scratch Kingwood and Bay streets AUG. 17 Embroidery Wallflowers & Wine: “Summer 2 to 4 p.m.

AUG. 1 Bloom” Open to public SEAcoast Season Tickets Sales 6:30 p.m.

Creative Mercantile, 427 Fir Ave., Open Tickets required Reedsport Eventcenter.org; seacoastea.org/ Florence Events Center tickets.html AUG. 16 TO 19 Florence Events Center, 715 AUG. 17 TO 19, Winchester Bay “Fiddle at the Quince St. Beach” AUG. 24 TO 26 Mapleton Summer Reading Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers’ Association “Proof” Finale Various events throughout the 7 p.m. — Fridays and Saturdays Waterslide, Picnic and Party week 2 p.m. — Sundays 1 to 3 p.m.

Open to public Tickets required Open to youth and families Class Act Theatre, 509 Kingwood St. Winchester Bay Community Siuslaw Public Library in Center, 635 Broadway Ave. Mapleton, 88148 Riverview Ave. mapaweyer@frontier.com AUG. 18 21st annual Florence Coin Show AUG. 2 AUG. 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Florence Summer Reading 26th annual Kool Coastal Nights Open to public Finale Car Show Florence Events Center Waterslide, Picnic and Party 3 to 6 p.m.

Live music by Dusty Herd 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration open to 1979 or older 6 to 9 p.m.

Open to youth and families vehicles Siuslaw Public Library in Florence, Open to public Phillip Boe Memorial park Travelers Cove, 1362 Bay St. 1460 Ninth St. koolcoastalnights.com/

Open to public Waldport Public Library

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AUG. 19 21st annual Florence Coin Show 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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AUG. 25 26th annual Kool Coastal Nights Car Show

8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Registration open to 1979 or older vehicles Phillip Boe Memorial park koolcoastalnights.com/ 26th annual Kool Coastal Nights Harbor Cruise 5 to 6 p.m.

Open to public Phillip Boe Memorial park koolcoastalnights.com/ Needle Art: Basic Embroidery 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Open to public Creative Mercantile, 427 Fir Ave., Reedsport

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 WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Coos Bay Downtown Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Central Avenue between Highway 101 South and Fourth Avenue

FRIDAYS THROUGH AUG. 31 Music on the Corner Noon Open to public; “Bring a chair, bring a lunch and bring a friend” 4th and Anderson Presented by Coos Bay Downtown Association, The World and Inner Sanctum Studios Aug. 1 Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Seminar With Dr. Leigh Torres of Oregon State University 7 to 8 p.m.

Open to public Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat Basin Road, Charleston

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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, 145 Fillmore Ave. SE., 541-347-5355, artbytheseagalleryandstudio.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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Jeffrey Hull is the Featured Maritime Artist at CAM

Jeffrey Hull of Cannon Beach, Ore., is Coos Art Museum’s Featured Maritime Artist for 2018, during the museum’s 25th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition. As the Featured Artist, Hull’s works will be highlighted with a special one-person exhibition in the Museum’s Perkins Gallery that runs through Sept. 29, 2018.

Born in Portland, Hull has been a resident of Cannon Beach since 1972 and has earned his living from art since 1987, when he opened the Jeffrey Hull Gallery.

Known for his ability to capture the beauty and moods of the places where water joins land, Hull controls the difficult medium of watercolor.

In 2008 he was profiled on Oregon Art Beat.

Hull is a Signature Member of the American Society of Maritime Artists. He has been exhibiting at Coos Art Museum Annual Maritime Art Exhibitions since 2000. He has won numerous awards at these group exhibitions, including most recently, People’s Choice Awards in 2017 and 2015, Port Award in 2017 and Honorable Mention in 2017.

Hull received Coos Art Museum’s 24th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition “People’s Choice Award” for his watercolor, “Along the Path.” The Museum was able to acquire the work for its Permanent Collection through a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission and it will be on display as a part of the exhibition.

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 down-

Celtic harps, rare instruments in concert A duo of Celtic harpists and multi-instrumentalists, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, will be performing rare instruments and sharing stories at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Saturday, Aug. 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The show features Lynne and Frankfurter playing two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Cittern, Viola and more. The audience will hear traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland as well as heartwarming original compositions blended with stories of humor and adventure.

The concert will take place at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 in Florence. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

Lynne and Frankfurter are a Celtic harp and multi-instrumentalist duo. They share

“Along the Path” and “Crash-Endo” by Jeffrey Hull town 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.

Museum admission is $5 general; $2 for students, veterans and seniors; and free to museum members and active duty military through the Blue Star Museum Program.

Bandon Cranberry Festival returns

a background as progressive rock musicians who later discovered a love for Celtic, Renaissance and Swedish music on unique acoustic instruments.

They hail from Oregon and tour extensively playing fine performing arts centers, theaters and intimate venues around the U.S. and Europe. They perform as a duo, with legendary storyteller Patrick Ball and with the Windham Hill Winter Solstice tours.

For more information, call 541-997-2840.

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The annual Cranberry Festival is one of southwestern Oregon’s best-known events.

It pays tribute to the Bandon community’s No. 1 agricultural crop.

The festival is held the second weekend in September, on Sept. 7, 8 and 9. The theme is used on items throughout the festival.

The festival kicks off Friday with the blessing of the cranberry harvest at a local cranberry bog at 9:30 a.m., followed by the traditional crowning of the queen at 7 p.m. in the Bandon Sprague Theater.

There is also an annual Food Fair, where locals submit their favorite cranberry dishes for judging. The winner of the contest is crowned Queen or King of the Kitchen at the coronation of the Cranberry Queen at 7 p.m. in the Bandon Sprague Theater.

The VFW Auxiliary holds a bake sale and bazaar on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and an “All You Can Eat Breakfast” on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The always-popular Festival Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, and goes through the heart of Old Town after winding its way down Highway 101.

People interested in taking part in the parade may phone 541-347-9616.

The Cranberry Fun Festival, with food, games and craft booths, will be held in Old Town Saturday and Sunday, with live musical entertainment being offered both days.

The Lions’ barbecue is served Saturday in City Park between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Cranberry Bowl football game will be held on Saturday at the stadium at 5 p.m.

There are a number of other activities planned for the big three-day weekend.

A complete brochure of Cranberry Festival events will be available at the visitor information center in Old Town, and can be obtained by calling 541-347-9616.

To learn more about Bandon’s Annual Cranberry Festival, visit www.bandon.com.

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2018 BOOSTER BASH Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club Dinner & Auction

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oin the Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club for the event of the summer! Food, fun and friends — All at the Dinner & Auction in support of Siuslaw Middle & High School Athletics.

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• Saturday, Aug. 11, from 5 p.m. until the Jukebox stops • Buy tables in advance — $320 for table for eight — or individual tickets for $40 • Donate Today! We love what you love to buy, including event tickets, vacations, art, experiences and more.

Music brings audience ‘Between Shadow & Light’

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eil Patton and Dance Veritas are pleased to invite the community to join them for a delightful evening of storytelling through solo piano music and dance on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m.

The evening will begin with award-winning composer, pianist and recording artist Neil Patton as he performs music from his new album, “Solitaire,” and earlier releases.

Patton and Dance Veritas will then present a unique

collaboration of original solo piano and modern dance, entitled “Between Shadow and Light.” This is an inspirational piece that explores the beauty of finding hope in the midst of darkness, with original choreography set to music composed by Patton.

This production runs two hours and has an intermission.

Tickets are available for $20 for adults and $15 for students. They are available now at the FEC Box Office or online.

WINNINGS

• 2016-17 — Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club provided over $32,000 for projects and equipment • The Ian Foster Fund provided $6,000 worth of needbased participation scholarships for over 85 student athletes.

• Student Athletes are are our focus as we fund special projects, uniforms, equipment and more.

Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club is excited to have the community join us for this special event. Go Vikings!

For tables and donations, contact Karen Perry at kaperry1@gmail.com or 541-991-6354.

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Find treasure at the next Florence Coin Show

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he 21st Annual Florence Coin Show is coming to the Florence Events Center on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19.

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is FREE and coin appraisals will be available.

Exhibitors will display coins from the United States and around the world, including Greek and Roman coins, territorial gold coins, and hundreds more.

Wallflowers & Wine

On Friday, Aug. 17, join the Friends of the Florence Events Center and artist John Leasure as he once again brings his artistic talent and wit to the stage at the FEC for Wallflowers & Wine, an ever-popular social art class. The event is at 6:30 p.m.

This time, attendees will be painting “Summer Bloom.”

Leasure will guide people through the process of creating their own masterpiece. All supplies — paint, brushes and canvas — are provided.

In addition, the Friends of the Events Center Gallery Committee will provide snacks and one complimentary beverage from the bar for you to enjoy.

No art or painting experience is needed!

In fact, organizers encourage those of you who have never painted before to attend. You will amaze yourself at just what you can create at Wallflowers & Wine.

Purchase tickets now by calling the Box Office or purchase online. Don’t wait as this event quickly sells out!

Come Join the Friends!

Volunteer – Event Planning – Fundraising

For anyone who is new to coin collecting or who has never been to a major coin show before, here are a few tips: Plan to arrive early to allow plenty of time to look at all the exhibits; bring a good coin guide with prices for reference; and bring a notebook to keep track of contact information for dealers that might become good contacts for future needs.

For more information, contact Dennis Hankins at 541-401-0949 or Terry Woodward at 541-997-2682.

SEAcoast opens single ticket sales Aug. 1

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he 2018-19 season promises to be the best ever in SEAcoast Entertainment Association’s 38 year history of bringing world class entertainment to Florence.

The concert presentations for this season are: Doo-Wah Riders — Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 Ken Lavigne — Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 Christian Howes — Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 Nicole Henry — Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 Dervish — Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Valse Cafe Orchestra — Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Ole World Music & Comedy — Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Individual tickets go on sale on Wednesday, Aug. 1.

Reserved individual tickets for performances are $35 for adults and $10 for youth/students under 18 years old. Individual tickets may be purchased online from eventcenter.org or by stopping into the Box Office.

People who are interested in the whole season may also purchase season tickets and get seven concerts for the price of five. At just $160, a season subscription represents a savings of $68 over the price of individual tickets. The average per-concert price will only be only $22.85.

All tickets may be purchased at eventcenter.org or at the Box Office 541-997-1994.

Box Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

August Spotlight Volunteer Mary Lou Brown came to Florence from Yuba City, Calif., in 2003 and started volunteering at the Florence Events Center 6 years ago. Before volunteering, Mary Lou volunteered at Cape Perpetua Visitors Center for 5 years, which she enjoyed very much.

She not only volunteers her time as a theater assistant regularly, but also volunteers in the office.

Mary Lou is a great help to the staff — and if you call on Tuesday mornings it is her cheerful voice you will be greeted by.

She enjoys reading, working in her yard and,

when time allows, visiting her children in Northern California.

Mary Lou says the thing she enjoys most about volunteering at the FEC is the people she meets and giving back to her community.

Kim’s Quirky Question: What is your favorite sound? — Wind in the trees

You can donate to the Friends of the Florence Events Center by simply signing up for AMAZON SMILES or FRED MEYER REWARDS (enter code 81507) and the friends will benefit every time you shop.

Events & Meetings Always Something Happening August 1 — Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Single tickets for SEAcoast go on sale August 4 — Saturday, 7 p.m.

Between Shadow & Light Dance & Piano Performance Tickets on sale now August 10 — Friday, 5:30 p.m.

Siuslaw High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony August 11 — Saturday, 5 p.m.

Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club Dinner & Auction August 17 — Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Wallflowers & Wine Paint And Sip August 18 & 19 — Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.

Coin & Stamp Show August 25 — Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Be Ready Disaster Expo September 14 — Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Cascadia Chamber Opera presents “Tango of the White Gardenia” Tickets on sale now September 22 — Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Siuslaw Watershed Council Fundraiser September 28 — Friday Florence Festival of Books Author/Publisher Panel at 4 p.m. — free Keynote by Best Selling Author Amy Stewart at 7 p.m. — $8 tickets September 29 — Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Cost is $25 per person and The Hall of Fame is also includes a full dinner and the ceremony. Doors open intended to serve as a moat 5:30 p.m. tivating influence for those Tickets may be purwho desire to excel in, and chased at Coast Insurance Services, 777 Maple St., or at contribute to, athletics at Siuslaw High School. Lastly, it the door. fosters pride and promotes sportsmanship, scholarship People are asked to RSVP to SiuslawHOF@gmail.com. and citizenship in our school and community.

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Interested in sharing your books with hundreds of readers? Want to connect with more than 80 authors and publishers?

On Saturday, Sept. 29, the eighth annual Florence Festival of Books will take place at the Florence Events Center. Authors and publishers are invited to register now before the tables are filled. The public is invited for free.

This event is hosted by the Friends of the Florence Events Center, along with the event planning committee, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

An author’s panel and evening with New York Times best-selling author Amy Stewart will take place on Friday, Sept. 28. Tickets to see Stewart are on

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sale now online and at the box office.

This festival offers the community a chance to meet the authors and publishers of books you can actually hold and turn the pages. The event draws people from near and far who tout this event as one of the best in Oregon.

Large and small publishers, fiction, non-fiction, and children’s authors are welcome to participate in the festival.

The fees are: $60 for a single 6-foot table, $75 for a single 8-foot table, $90 The Be Ready Disaster Expo returns to the Florence Events Center on Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help people “Be Ready” for coastal emergencies.

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The deadline for registration is Sept. 1.

The popular event usually fills up weeks before that date, so get your application in soon. The application is available at www.florencefestivalofbooks.org.

For more information, contact the Florence Events Center at 541-997-1994 or www.eventcenter.org. disaster preparedness.

Sponsored by Siuslaw News and Western Lane Emergency Operations Group, this is an educational event for the whole family, with demos, emergency CPR and suturing classes, speakers and a free hot dog lunch.

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Area Kiwanians barbecue salmon on Aug. 5 Firefighter’s Ball Bay Reel in your tickets! Tickets

Baycrest Village invites the public to join us for the annual Firefighter’s Ball on Friday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. in McAuley Hall at Baycrest.

Local firefighters are always there to help the community and residents in the times of need. Let everyone dance, have fun and thank these heroes for all they do.

There will be live music from Local Honey Americana Band! Come dance to their tunes with a firefighter.

Enter a drawing to win a onenight stay for two at Evergreen Court, with meals included. Refreshments will be provided to extinguish thirst and calm appetites.

RSVP to 541-756-4466.

This is event is free. Family and friends welcome to this fun activity for all ages.

Come to Baycrest Village, 3959 Sheridan Ave., North Bend, call 541-756-4151 or visit www.

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are now on sale for the Bay Area Kiwanis Club’s 61st Wave Young Salmon Barbecue.

This public event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bastendorff Beach County Park. Tickets are $15 for adults; $7 for children age 12 and under; and a new "family" ticket for $50. The family ticket applies to parents and children 18 and under living in same household.

The menu includes barbecued salmon steaks, coleslaw, baked potatoes, rolls, coffee and ice cream.

Tickets are available at Gipson Farmers Insurance in North Bend and McCabe and Swank Allstate Insurance.

Tickets may also be purchased from any Bay Area Kiwanian, or call Bill McCaffree at 541-290-1990 or John Lemos at 541-756-1769.

The club meets at noon on Thursdays at Kum Yon’s restaurant in Coos Bay. Net proceeds from this event support lo-

cal Kiwanis Projects. These projects include an annual shoe giveaway for disadvantaged kids, scholarships for local high school graduates, North Bend and Marshfield Key Clubs, sponsorship of a team at the OSAA annual Boys and Girls 3A Championship

Basketball Tournament and many other ventures that benefit youth in our community.

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EVENTS FROM PAGE 4 AUG. 3 TO 4 56th annual Gem & Mineral Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 admission North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway Ave. AUG. 3 TO 5 Second annual Food Truck Off Friday — 5 to 9 p.m.

Saturday —noon to 6 p.m.

Sunday — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 tickets + food costs The Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont Ave. AUG. 5

61St Annual Wave Young Salmon BBQ Hosted by Bay Area Kiwanis 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets required Bastendorff Beach Park, 63377 Bastendorff Beach Rd, Coos Bay 541-290-1990 Brunchy Canvas Noon to 3 p.m.

Tickets required Josie’s Art Lab 1964 Sherman Ave

AUG. 8

Rockin’ Stories from Around the World Storytellers Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke 1 to 2 p.m.

Open to youth and families North Bend Public Library Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Seminar With Dr. Xiuning Du of Hatfield Marine Science Center 4 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat Basin Road, Charleston

AUG. 10 Free Dental Day 2018 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Limited slots available on a first come, first served basis Above Dental, 2070 Virginia Ave, North Bend

AUG. 12 Juicy Canvas 1 to 3 p.m.

Tickets required Josie’s Art Lab 1964 Sherman Ave

Southern Oregon Coast Pride 2018 7 to 9 p.m.

Open to public SharkBites Theatre, 226 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

AUG. 15 Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Seminar With Dr. Hilary Hayford of the University of Washington 4 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat Basin Road, Charleston

AUG. 18 Southern Oregon Coast Pride 2018 Various events throughout the day www.facebook.com/southernoregoncoastpride/

AUG. 17 Baycrest Village’s annual Firefighter’s Ball Featuring live music by Local Honey Americana Band 2 to 3 p.m.

RSVP to 541-756-4466 McAuley Hall at Baycrest Village, 3959 Sheridan Ave., North Bend Broadway & Musical Karaoke Sing-Along —

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Beach Treasure Sun Catchers 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Tickets required South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 61907 Seven Devils Rd, Charleston Aug. 18 to 19 Little Ole Opry on the Bay “Bringing it Home” 7 p.m. — Saturday 2 p.m. — Sunday Tickets required The Liberty Theatre, 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend

AUG. 25 TO 26 2018 Blackberry Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Sunday

Open to public Downtown Coos Bay blackberryartsfestival.com/ Aug. 25 Crabbing Around With South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Open to public Charleston Visitors Center

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

Open to public — $3 donation Bandon Odd Fellows Hall OregonCoastDance.com THROUGH SEPT. 2 Free Summer Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Bandon History Museum THROUGH SEPT. 5 Voting for the Port of Bandon Boardwalk Art Show Open to public Port of Bandon 541-347-3206

AUG. 4, 11, 18, 19, 25 AND 31

“Wells, Wishes, and Wicked Wrongdoers or Ding,

Dong, Dell, Who Threw Granny in the Well?”

2 p.m. shows — Aug. 11, 19 7 p.m. shows — Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 and 31 Tickets required Sawdust Theatre, 120 N Adams St., Coquille 541-396-4563, www.sawdusttheatre.com/

AUG. 17 Kingston Trio Benefit Concert for the Sixes Fire Department 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets required Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW AUG. 18 Kingston Trio Benefit Concert for the Sixes Fire Department 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets required Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW AUG. 25 AND 26 Basket Weaving Workshops With Brenda Brainard 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets required Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St. SW 541-347-3221

‘A Child’s World’ Fall Art Show open to all artists, children at Artist Loft Gallery The Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave. in Coos Bay, will be hosting an areawide open art show in September and October. The theme is “A Child’s World.”

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

For space consideration, 2D works cannot exceed 200 square inches including frames, and the maximum dimension in any direction for 3D items is 16 inches.

There will be various awards for the winners.

Please note that this is open to both adults 18+ and, for the first time, children aged 10 to 17. There will be separate

awards in the Children’s division, including a show as guest artist, along with the winner of the Adult division.

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

There will be three prizes and several honorable mention ribbons.

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

Entries must be brought to the Artist Loft Gallery by Sept. 1.

For complete details and entry form, email grwick@gmail.com, stop by the gallery or call 541-756-4088.

South Slough Reserve plans August events March with Ants

There are thousands of ant species in North America. Children ages 1 to 5 and their parents are invited to the South Slough Reserve to learn about ant life cycles, colonies and behavior through observations, songs, games, art, stories and play.

To sign up for the Saturday, Aug. 4, Tide of the Toddlers from 10 to 11 a.m., go to www.southslough estuary.org. The activity is $2 per child.

Call Deb at 541-888-5558, ext. 158, with any questions.

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On Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough Reserve on a trail that flows with the tide.

During the five-mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the reserve rarely seen by visitors.

Bring your own kayak or canoe, paddles, personal flotation devises, water and lunch.

People’s feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points. A driver and shuttle will be provided.

Meet at the Distant Water Fleet Parking Lot in Charleston.

The cost is $15 per boat. To sign up, go to www. southsloughestuary.org. Call Eric at 541-888-5558, ext.

126, with any questions.

n Saturday, Aug. 11, join the South Coast Running Club for the Circle the Bay

30k.

This challenging course covers 30 kilometers (18.6 miles), from Ferry Road Park in North Bend through Coos Bay’s waterfront, finishing back at Ferry Road Park.

Run/walk the whole thing yourself or form a 3-person team and make it a run-cheer-athon.

The first leg is relatively flat, the second is moderately rolling and the third is for a real hill lover.

Walkers and Walk Relay Teams: All walkers start at 6:30 a.m. Pick up packets or register by 6:15 and carry food and water.

Runners and Run Relay Teams: Individual 30K and Relay team No. 1 runners start at 8 a.m. Registration and packet pick ups are from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at Ferry Road Park. Registration closes at 7:45 a.m.

South Coast Running Club members pay $25 for individual and $66 for a relay team. Nonmembers pay

$40 individual and $82.50 for a relay team.

T-Shirts will be available for purchase race day morning.

Racers, their fans and all volunteers are invited to enjoy post-race food

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and beverages. Individual finishers of the 30K will be awarded the Circle the Bay medals.

For more information, contact Race Director Anthony Collins at acollins@socc.edu.

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Tough topics come alive for CROW teens 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour

Being a teenager in today’s world is no easy feat. There are many pressures that our young adults face, including a myriad of social problems that run the gamut from bullying to teen pregnancy. On Aug. 17 and 18, CROW’s Advanced Acting Program will present two one-act plays that don’t shy away from the tough topics, but rather embrace them as an opportunity for growth and learning.

There is something very special about CROW’s twoweek teen summer intensive program, directed by CROW’s Artistic Director Melanie Heard and Assistant Director Genevieve Meltzer. The program began back in 2012 when Heard noticed a need for teens to be challenged and to become part of a new tribe to help them succeed. Over the years, it has grown and flourished.

This summer, students have a very large project to pull off. “Just Like I Wanted,� by Rebecca Scholssberg, is a One Act that delves into the dangerous realm of teen suicide.

Through narration and a series of flashbacks, the main character shows us their previous life, and why they chose to end it. More importantly, the play demonstrates the terrible effect of death on classmates, teachers and family — something that many troubled teens don’t stop to consider. “I Don’t Want To Talk About It,� by Bradley Hayward, confronts the daily challenges of growing up through a series of monologues and scenes. Topics include bullying, parents who just don’t get it, rumors and much more. This play deals with the things “teenagers can’t, won’t and don’t want to talk about.� “This year, our Advanced Acting students will have to

break through self-perceived barriers in order to effectively present these challenging characters,� said Heard. “We hold extremely high standards for them, and I have no doubt that they will meet or exceed every task we give them.�

CROW encourages the community to come and support the Advanced Acting students’ accomplishments on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

The plays will be presented at the CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in Florence. Tickets are $10 per person, and will be available at the door only.

Tickets are first come, first served, and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

All proceeds support future youth programming for the non-profit, as well as help to supply valuable materials such as props, costumes, set pieces, and scripts.

For more information about the CROW program, visit www.crowkids.com or contact Heard at 541-999-8641.

Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on Saturday, Aug. 11, 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.

Daphne John, fabric artist, and Mike McIntyre, jewelry designer, are the August featured artists at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. The reception is Aug. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m.

John attributes her artistry success to her varied life experiences: from the hardships of WWII, the discovery of her singing voice to her marriage with a handsome Marine during the Vietnam War, then on to Florence.

For her art quilts, she uses her sewing machine like a paintbrush or pallet knife swishing stitches across or around her piece, adding texture and a linear component to the underlying subject. The result is very much like a painting. Contributing to the overall effect, she embellishes her designs with beads, lace, ribbon, pine needles or anything else that comes to her mind.

She says, “Having lived in Florence for 20 years I think the final stage of my life has arrived. Being able to still participate as an artist, actor and musician in this community, gives me great pleasure.�

McIntyre started his journey in lapidary and silversmithing some 45 years ago. Because he handpicks his gemstones, he offers many that are no longer available because of mine closures. He now concentrates on very high-end Jasper turquoise stones found in the Pacific Northwest. Ask him and he’ll tell you about each stone.

He begins his distinctive jewelry pieces with these handpicked gemstones. He solders, hammers and twists as he sets the one-of-a-kind gems into sterling silver, or reclaimed brass and copper settings. Leaf-shapes in earrings, and necklaces dangle, catching spears of light. His rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets can take any outfit from ordinary to extraordinary.

Experience the work of these exceptional artists all year at Backstreet Gallery.

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Dragon Art • The Studios & Jayne Smoley Design Backstreet Gallery • Florence Events Center Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Old Town Coffee & Gallery The River Gallery • Novelli’s Crab & Seafood Siuslaw Public Library • Frames of Florence Silver Lining Boutique & Gallery Above The Vardanian Art Gallery Alissa Clark Clayworks • Old Town Barbershop The Hideaway Gallery • Heffy’s Gallery BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery

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Ken Lavigne

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Christian Howes

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Dervish

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Valse Café Orchestra Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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Purchase Purchase online: online: www.SeacoastEA.org www.SeacoastEA.org visit visit or or call call the the FEC FEC box box office office 541.997.1994 541.997.1994 Performance Performance Venue Venue Florence Florence Events Events Center Center 715 715 Quince Quince Street, Street, Florence Florence

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