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Cranberry Festival ‘boldly goes’ back to Bandon Sept. 7, 8 & 9, 2018 ART BY THE BAY AT WINCHESTER BAY

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MOLLY TUTTLE Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 (With Youth Outreach) Instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter www.mollytuttlemusic.com A virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter with a distinctive voice, Molly Tuttle has turned the heads of seasoned industry professionals. Her lovely voice, impeccable guitar playing, and sensitive song writing make her a star on the rise.

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HALIE LOREN Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 Jazz Vocalist www.halieloren.com Halie Loren shows that “old school becoming new cool� in the hands of a gifted artist is a beautiful thing. Her stellar voice with great tone and her marvelous phrasing sets her apart from most female vocalists. THE SWEET REMAINS May 1, 2019 Lyrical & Melodic Writing with Lush Harmonies www.thesweetremains.com The Sweet Remains comprises three gifted singer-songwriters, each of whom contribute to the writing and three-part harmonies that define the band’s sound. Lush harmonies that harken back to the soft rock super-groups of the 1960s and 70s.

SEFFARINE Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 (With Youth Outreach) Cross Cultural Repertoire www.seffarine.com Seffarine is led by Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and oud player/flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp. Seffarine’s repertoire varies from classical Arabic and Andalusian music to original compositions influenced by the music of widely varying cultures.

LUKE MCMASTER & BAND April 4, 2019 (With Youth Outreach) Popular Singer Songwriter www.lukemcmaster.com Internationally acclaimed singer/ songwriter Luke McMaster’s performance delivers an exciting mix of raw energy and passion styled with his own brand of fun, sexy, romantic music. “Total package� audience appeal.

All show times are 7:30 p.m. at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park. Season tickets cost $125, individual shows $25 each, reserved seating, available now at Bandon Mercantile, 541-347-4341. www.bandonshowcase.org 2 • COAST CENTRAL • Arts & Entertainment • SEPTEMBER 2018

Community to ‘Boldly Go’ to 72nd Bandon Cranberry Festival

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he annual Cranberry Festival is one of southwestern Oregon’s bestknown events. It pays tribute to the Bandon community’s No. 1 agricultural crop.

Plan a fun-filled weekend Sept. 7, 8 and 9 with the 2018 festival theme of “Bog Trek: Boldly Go Where No Cranberry Has Gone Before.”

The Bandon Cranberry Festival is a lively introduction to the community as well as a time-honored tradition for residents. The festival celebrates local cranberry farming with something for everyone — live music and performing arts, classic cars and farm equipment, sports, shopping, dining and contests.

Events are staged in Old Town, the Port of Bandon waterfront, Sprague Community Theater, Bandon City Park, and Bandon High School.

The festival is presented by the Bandon Chamber of Commerce.

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.

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.

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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, including vendors on Saturday and Sunday and Cranberry Eating Contest and Corn Hole Contest.

A complete brochure of Cranberry Festival events will be available at the visitor information center in Old Town, and can be obtained by calling 541-3479616.

Get the full list of festival events at bandon.com/ cranberry-festival. Or, visit the Bandon Chamber & Visitors Center, open daily at 300 2nd St. SE, in Old Town Bandon.

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

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

Deadline for submissions is the 15th of each month.

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

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EVENTS CALENDAR IT IS FREE TO SUBMIT EVENTS TO COAST CENTRAL. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THE 15TH WALDPORT/ YACHATS WEDNESDAYS Waldport Wednesday Market May to September 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Waldport Community Center 541-563-3042 SEPT. 1, 2, 7, 15, 21, 23 AND 29

Donnie MacFarlane LIVE 6 p.m.

Open to public Hilltop Cafe Bistro, 828 SW Pacific Coast Hwy, Waldport

SEPT. 1 TO 3 Yachats Arts Guild 11th annual Fall Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Yachats Commons, 441 Highway 101 SEPT. 1 End of Summer Great Garage Sale At the Waldport Wednesday Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Open to public 265 NW Alsea Hwy, Waldport Labor Day Weekend at Yachats Underground Featuring Parish Gap and Steven McVay Band 5 to 10 p.m.

Open to public The Yachats Underground Pub & Grub, 125 Ocean View Dr.

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Open Mic Poetry Night 5 p.m.

Open to public Waldport Public Library, 460 Hemlock

SEPT. 9 Drive Electric Yachats 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public

Yachats Commons, 441 Highway 101 N pollyplumb.org

Rivers Casino, 5647 Highway 126

SEPT. 7 TO 9 11th Annual Rods n’ Rhodies SEPT. 13 Invitational Car Show Marine Debris Survey Hosted by Florence Area Chamber 9 to 11 a.m. of Commerce Open to public Events throughout the day Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, 2400 Historic Old Town Florence Highway 101 N Florencechamber.com marinedebris.noaa.gov/research/ citizen-science-marine-debrisFlorence Community-Wide monitoring-oregon-coast Garage Sale Hosted by Florence Area Chamber SEPT. 15 of Commerce and Siuslaw News Fundraiser Golf Tournament All day sales Hosted by Annual Waldport Florence and surrounding areas Community Christmas Dinner Maps available at the Visitor’s 1 p.m.

Center, 290 Highway 101 Registration required Crestview Golf Club, 1680 S Traditional Jazz Music Crestline Dr., Waldport Jam sets by Professional Jazz Musicians SEPT. 22 Noon on Friday until about noon Central Oregon Coast Buttons on Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

Admission by donation Open to public Florence Elks RV Park, Mercer Lake Waldport Public Library, 460 Road Hemlock 541-991-6136 Urbanart@peak.org, 541-547-4299 SEPT. 7 SEPT. 25 Gallery Reception for John Aubryn at Drift Inn Leasure and students 6:30 p.m.

5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Open to public Drift Inn, 124 Highway 101 N Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.

FLORENCE TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Florence Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m.

Kingwood and Bay streets WEEKENDS

Florence Oregon Boardwalk Market Crafter’s Market Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk

SEPT. 1 Hank Shreve Duo 7 p.m.

Open to public 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino, 5647 Highway 126 SEPT. 2 Hank Shreve Duo 7 p.m.

Open to public 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three

SEPT. 8 8th Annual Siuslaw Open Hosted by Siuslaw Outreach Services 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration required Florence Golf Links, 1201 35th St. www.florencesos.org SEPT. 14 Cascadia Chamber Opera’s Tango of the White Gardenia 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. SEPT. 15 Florence Kites & Habitat Beach Walk 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open to public Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center 88416 1st Ave

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Submit all listings to PressReleases@ TheSiuslawNews.com

Live music by Dusty Herd 6 to 9 p.m.

Open to public Travelers Cove, 1362 Bay St.

SEPT. 22 Florence Half Marathon 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration required Miller Park, 1651 18th St. www.pinkbuffaloracing.com/fhm. html OCMM Golf Tournament Benefitting Oregon Coast Military Museum 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Registration required Florence Golf Links, 1201 35th St. www.oregoncoastmilitarymuseum.com Celebrate Siuslaw Salmon Dinner and Auction Hosted by Siuslaw Watershed Council 5 to 9 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.

SEPT. 28 Florence Festival of Books Author/Publisher Panel 4 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center Florence Festival of Books Keynote by Best Selling Author Amy Stewart 7 p.m. $8 tickets Florence Events Center

SEPT. 29 Florence Festival of Books 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.

REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY FRIDAYS THROUGH OCT. 26 F.O.E Farmers Market Bazaar 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Eagles Lodge, 510 Greenwood Ave, Reedsport

AUG. 29 TO SEPT. 2 Art By The Bay Festival 2 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Waterfront on Winchester Bay 541-297-6073 SEPT. 1 TO 3 Gardiner-Reedsport-Winchester Bay STEP Salmon Derby Sponsored by Gardiner Reedsport Winchester Bay STEP and Sportsman’s Warehouse All day events Registration required Reedsport and Winchester Bay 541-613-0589, umpqua.rock@ charter.net SEPT. 2 Bill Humphreys Memorial Golf Scramble 2 to 6 p.m.

Registration required Forest Hills Country Club, 1 Country Club Dr., Reedsport SEPT. 8 Needle Art: Shashiko Embroidery 2 to 4 p.m.

Open to public; donations to Reedsport Library accepted Creative Mercantile, 427 Fir Ave. SEPT. 15 Paint and Sip Class with Cathy Schmidt 5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration required Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. SEPT. 16 Matt Costa’s Santa Rosa Fangs Living Room Tour 6 to 10 p.m.

Tickets required Defeat River Brewery, 473 Fir Ave. SEPT. 21 Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public 21+ Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. SEPT. 29 Paint and Sip Class with Karylynn Keppol 5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration required Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave.

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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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Halloween ‘Quarantine’ to Impact Florence South Slough features

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ROW (Children’s Repersomething about how scary it tory of Oregon Workis!” shops) is already preparing CROW stresses that entry for its fourth annual Scareinto the maze will be AT YOUR CROW Haunted Maze — OWN RISK, and nobody should “Quarantine.” This year’s maze enter with a medical complicadates will be Oct. 26, 27, 30 tion or other factor that could and 31 from 6 to 9 p.m., with cause difficulty. an added “Family Night” “Our maze is the real deal. It geared toward younger kids is very frightening,” Meltzer said. and bigger chickens to be held CROW is also seeking busion Monday, Oct. 29 from 5 to ness or individual sponsors who 8 p.m. might like to have their busi“The less scary night will The CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 ness name featured within the still contain all of the same Highway 101, is ground zero for “Quarantine,” maze. Sponsorships are $250 terrifying props and maze the annual Scare-CROW Haunted Maze. and sponsors will receive 6 free special effects, but there will be no vial of zombie antidote before their maze passes and 2 complimentary ‘jump scares’ and fewer, more friendly brains get eaten. tickets to the Holly Jolly Follies, as Can YOU make it out alive? wandering monsters,” says CROW well as their business name visually Suggested minimum age for the featured within the “Zombie-filled Artistic Director and maze designer, scarier maze nights is 8+, and entry is Quarantine” area. Sponsorships can Melanie Heard.

This year’s story revolves around a always at parents’ discretion. Admis- be reserved until Sept. 26 only. terrifying zombie virus that has sud- sion for all nights is $6 per person, If you are interested in a sponsordenly plagued the normally serene per entry. Tickets are sold at the door, ship, contact Melanie Heard at: 541town of Florence. Local authorities and cash only is accepted.

999-8641 or crowtheatrekids@yahoo.

“The haunted maze is one of our com. have done their best to quarantine the gruesome creatures within the walls nonprofit’s biggest annual fundraisFor more information about the of the CROW Center, but accidentally ers,” says CROW Assistant Direc- maze, visit www.crowkids.com. There left the cooler with the only known an- tor Genevieve Meltzer. “Last year we will also be on-site food, and a few tidote within the building. Now, guests had visitors from all across the state other surprises yet to be revealed. are invited to see if they can navigate of Oregon who traveled to Florence Mark your calendar and show you through the zombies and retrieve a to be terrified by our maze. That says care by getting scared!

art show, paddle trip

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve features several events throughout each month.

On Saturday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sign up to join the Labor Day Weekend Paddle Trip.

Experienced guides will show attendees areas of the reserve rarely seen by visitors. Come experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough on a 5-mile trail that flows with the tide.

People are asked to bring their own kayak or canoe, paddles, personal flotation devices, water and lunch.

Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points.

A driver and shuttle will be provided.

Attendees should meet at the Distant Water Fleet Parking Lot in Charleston.

Register online at www.southsloughestuary.org. The fee is $15 per boat.

For more information, Contact Eric Dean at 541888-5558, ext. 126.

Later that day, attend the opening reception of the “Coastal Inspirations Art Show” from 1 to 3 p.m.

Unique and original glow in the dark and black light reflective works will be on display by local artist Heather Callahan.

This show features paintings of local landmarks, landscapes, sea life and much more.

Come and meet the artist, enjoy some light refreshments and relax as you enjoy the beauty of the South Slough.

This event is free, but donations are appreciated.

Library Labor Coos History Museum to host First Tuesday Talks lecture series wooden singles, doubles and oars he has Don Costello, Chief Judge of the Day Sale assembled into one of the largest private Coquille Indian Tribe will lead a

The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library will hold their big annual Labor Day weekend book sale Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day in the Bromley Room at the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. in Florence.

Hardcover books and trade paperbacks will be priced at $1 each, with pocket paperbacks priced at only 50 cents each. DVDs and CDs will also be available at $1 each, and audiobooks on CD will be priced at $2 each.

New book bags, with custom artwork by a local artist will be debuted at the sale and available for only $15 each.

Friends of the Library members are invited to a pre-sale on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Membership applications will be available at the sale.

The Friends of the Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all proceeds from the book sales benefit the Siuslaw Public Library District.

lecture called “Pocock Racing Shells Don Costello and the Tree of Life” on Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Coos History Museum.

Admission is free for Coos History Museum Members or $7 for non-members.

The Coos History Museum is located on the waterfront along Highway 101, adjacent to downtown Coos Bay, at 1210 North Front St. Costello will display and share the history of two racing shells that George Pocock Costello was raised in the wine country of built in the 1960s, and of a third shell, a Pocock California. He discovered crew (competitive Classic, built by Steve Chapin in 2009 in the rowing) in fall of 1966 as a freshman at UC Pocock tradition. These rare, fragile, rowable Berkeley, raced inter-collegiately for Cal Crew boats are constructed primarily from western during his undergraduate years, and has been red cedar, known by the indigenous peoples of deeply involved in the sport ever since. the Pacific Northwest coast as the “tree of life.”

He has had two stints coaching crew for UniThe presentation will include a demonstra- versity of Oregon (1971-1972 and 2015-curtion of rowing technique; a brief history of rently); was the founder of several other colleCostello’s involvement in the sport of rowing giate- and private rowing programs; and serves as competitor, coach, developer and historian; as business manager for several of Norway’s and his perspective on why western red cedar Olympic rowers. is to him, indeed, the “tree of life.”

The Pocock shells come from the group of

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collections in the country.

He has been an Oregon lawyer since 1977, a judge since 1984, and Chief Judge of the Coquille Indian Tribe since 1997.

Don and his wife Karen, who is also a lawyer and rower, make their home in Coos Bay. The Coos History Museum creates a better understanding of life in Coos County and Oregon’s South Coast, past and present.

The museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and receives no direct government support. It is supported by donations, memberships, grants, museum store sales, special event rentals and legacy/bequest gifts.

The Coos History Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional evening hours on the First Tuesdays of and August to December, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Second Sunday of each month is a FREE ADMISSION DAY. For more information, contact the Coos History Museum at 541-756-6320 or visit the website at www.cooshistory.org.

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n celebration of its 10th season, Cascadia Concert Opera is excited to premiere and commission an original work

by Ethan Gans-Morse and libretto by Tiziana DellaRovere. “Tango of the White Gardenia,” a compelling new chamber opera in English, weaves together humor, emotional depth, and timely messages through the riveting music and dance of Argentine Tango.

Cascadia Concert Opera will perform the tango at the Florence Events Center on Friday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

At its core, it is a contemporary story told through a new kind of opera that offers fun winks and nods to the commedia dell’arte style of centuries past.

This opera also features urgent themes for today’s audiences, such as how enduring love and staying true to one’s heart are more precious than winning external recognition, how the consequences of parents’ mistakes cast a shadow on their children’s lives, and how bullies are made, not born. Specifically, it reveals how parental abandonment of a child often creates emotional insecurity and a sense of not being worthy of love, and many times the absence of care-giving parents creates a compulsion to compete, seduce and win worldly recognition at any cost.

All of this drama unfolds against the background of Argentine Tango, which permeates both the musical score and the choreography of the six dancers who mirror each of the singing characters. In this context, the tango becomes a metaphor for life and a perfect canvas for the expression of intense passion, deep connections, strident conflicts and powerful reconciliation — all in operatic proportions! Tickets are on sale now, $25 for adults and $12 for students.

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Featuring Keynote Speaker Amy Stewart 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

BY DELIGHTFUL EYE PHOTOGRAPHY 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 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 all participate in the festival.

For more information, contact the Florence Events Center or visit www.florencefestivalofbooks.org.

SEAcoast prepares for 2018-19 season of songs

SEAcoast is bringing Florence an award-winning lineup of entertainment for the 2018/19 season.

October kicks off the season with the Doo-Wah Riders.

Don’t miss this chance to put on your cowboy boots and dig into some high energy country with a Cajun twist on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m.

• Ready to jump into Christmas? Ken Lavigne pops into the holiday season with a swinging nostalgic take on Christmas songs and carols on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m.

• Start the New Year off with Christian Howes, a world class jazz violinist. You will be swept away with his incredible energy and unparalleled virtuosity on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m.

• Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this generation’s First Lady of Jazz, Nicole Henry. This will be a flat floor cabaret event on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. Season ticket holders will have preferred seating.

• Dervish will keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebration going. Internationally renowned for their live performances and as one of the biggest names in Irish music, Dervish will play Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m.

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FEC opens September with free concert D

ecorated bluegrass, rock, country and Christian musician Dennis Agajanian

is coming to the Florence Events Center Agajanian, regarded by many as the fastest flat-picking acoustic guitarist alive today, is coming to Florence on Sunday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m., at the Florence Events Center. He has a career that has spanned over 40 years. In that time, Agajanian has been seen on numerous television specials, USO shows and at bluegrass festivals. He has also shared the

stage with such well-known artists as Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs, Michael W. Smith and Darius Rucker.

In addition, he has scored three motion pictures and three ABC television specials and been awarded “Musician of the Year” eight times at the Inspirational Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn.

Agajanian is often a featured musician

Galleries One and Five to feature John Leasure, students Board at FRAA, and is a volunteer Galleries One and Five at the on the Gallery Committee at FEC. FEC are pleased to exhibit the He has displayed at many local paintings of well-known Florence venues, including Peace Harbor artist and teacher, John Leasure, Medical Center, Dunes Café, the as well as some of his art students, Florence Chamber of Commerce, during the month of September.

Oregon Pacific Bank and the SiusLeasure will be exhibiting his law Public Library. paintings in Gallery One, and art Students exhibiting in Galstudents will be displaying in Gallery Five at the FEC include: Joan lery Five.

Long; Leona Norris; Kathy JohnOriginally from Southern Calison; Trisha Stutz; Diana Strickfornia, Leasure has lived in Florland; Colleen Pryan; Eleanor Ross; ence for the past 36 years, owning Kitty O’Dell; Kathryn Clark; and West Coast Cabinets. For the last Moira Sadovy.

25 years, he has taught oil painting A Reception will be held at the FEC classes in Florence and Eugene. His lat- Saturday morning oil painting classes est venture has been teaching the pop- at Florence Regional Arts Alliance on Friday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to come and meet the ular “Wallflowers and Wine” evening (FRAA), 121 Maple St. events at the FEC, as well as teaching Leasure serves as Treasurer of the artists, as well as enjoy refreshments.

Continued from page 1 • Seattle’s Valse Café Orchestra originated with a singular goal: To win hearts with post-modern renditions of dance hall classics. This is guaranteed to be a romantic mélange of bygone eras on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m.

• The Season Finale will be Ole’ World Music and Comedy. Come let your mind be blown in a celebration of music and comedy, full of spectacular fun. These three amigos are brilliant comedians, tricksters and consummate musicians who will play

Florence on Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m.

Season Tickets are on sale now for $23 per show, for a season total of $160. Purchase online at www.seacoastea.org or the Florence Events Center Box Office at 541997-1994.

Regular Single ticket prices are $35, with youth/student tickets at $10.

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for the Billy Graham Crusades and has a heart to bring that same gospel message throughout his concert tour. From his acoustic instrumentals, classic, rock and upbeat country music, Agajanian has something uniquely special for everyone to enjoy.

This concert is free and donations will be taken at the event.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Kay Law came to us from San Jose, Calif., where she lived for 30 years before moving to Florence in 1991.

Kay started volunteering at the FEC in 2014 and has also volunteered her time at Peace Health Hospital for the past 19 years. You can see Kay’s smiling face every Friday at the information desk.

Along with volunteering, Kay also enjoys watching football and is a long-time San Francisco 49er fan!

She has quite an impressive memorabilia collection and has attended Super Bowls along with being a season ticket holder for many years.

Kay enjoys ushering for the various events

held at the events center as it affords her the opportunity to attend performances she otherwise wouldn’t get to, but the thing she enjoys most about being a theater assistant at the FEC is the people she meets and the friends she has made.

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Events & Meetings Always Something Happening September 2 — Sunday, 6 p.m.

Dennis Agajanian — Free Concert

September 14 — Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Cascadia Chamber Opera presents “Tango of the White Gardenia” Tickets on sale now September 15 — Saturday, 5 p.m.

Siuslaw Alumni All-Class Reunion & Dinner September 22 — Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Siuslaw Watershed Council — Celebrate Salmon 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.

Florence Festival of Books October 6 — Saturday, 5 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club Homecoming October 13 — Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Okto-Fur-Fest Featuring the annual Wiener Dog Races October 20 — Saturday, 6 p.m.

“Bras For A Cause” Soroptimist Club Annual Fundraiser October 24 — Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Seacoast Entertainment Presents Doo-Wah Riders Concert Tickets on sale now October 27 — Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

“Scrapbook Funfest On The Coast”

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‘Celebrate Siuslaw Salmon’ Sept. 22

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ome Celebrate Siuslaw cil to support its efforts Salmon with Siuslaw in restoring and protectWatershed Council (SWC) ing watershed health, waat the Florence Events Center quality and native fish ter in beautiful Florence, populations in the Siuslaw Ore., on Saturday, Sept. 22. region.

The event will be kicking There will also be a live auction after dinner. off at 5 p.m. with live music.

Please bring the whole The program will begin at family and join us at the 5:30, with dinner following 2018 Celebrate Siuslaw shortly after.

In addition to the ticket Salmon event.

Purchase tickets by calling 541-268-3044 now or purproceeds, a silent auction will be held to help support SWC. Your contributions will go directly to the coun- chase at the door.

Siuslaw Alumni meet for annual banquet

Help the alumni association raise money for Siuslaw scholarships and have fun doing it!

The Siuslaw Alumni Association Board Meeting, AllClass Reunion and Scholarship Banquet is Saturday, Sept. 15, at the FEC. Happy hour starts Saturday night at 5 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m.

Swap SHS stories with your classmates and compare photos of your kids and grandkids.

Take pictures with your old pals and share a laugh or 20.

Win fantastic raffle prizes donated from local businesses and graduates.

Bring cash to buy raffle tickets.

Seating space is limited, so people are strongly encouraged to RSVP and pay in advance. Walk-ins will not be guaranteed a seat. Please help us have a great event and plan ahead.

Dinner is $35 reserved and $40 at the door, based on availability.

Come Join the Friends!

Octo-Fur-Fest Love Dachshunds, the small dogs with the biggest hearts?

Get ready for the Florence Wiener Dog Races, now in a whole new event!

The Siuslaw News, Florence Events Center and the Florence Wiener Dog Races are partnering together to bring this fun new event to Florence: Okto-Fur-Fest! On Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., join the community for great food and family fun! Enjoy traditional music as games will be held throughout the day at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Bratwurst, beer and wine will be served by the Friends of the Florence Events Center and Florence Regional Arts Alliance.

The Wiener Dog Races, annually sponsored by the Siuslaw News, will be a highlight of Okto-Fur-Fest. Every year, these fierce competitors go head-to-head — or perhaps head-to-tail — starting at 1 p.m.

Entry to Okto-Fur-Fest is $2. Limited perimeter seating, for the best view of the races, is available for an additional $5. Tickets are available at the Florence Events Center or at the door the day of the event.

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FLORENCE FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Saturday, SEPT 29th 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m

FLORENCE FESTIVAL OF BOOKS SEPTEMBER 29- 10:00AM-4:00PM SIUSLAW WATERSHED COUNCIL CELEBRATE SALMON FUNDRAISER SEPTEMBER 22, 5:30PM

Yachats Arts Guild hold Labor Day Fall Show

The Yachats Arts Guild will be holding its 11th annual Fall Show this Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Sept.

1, through Monday, Sept. 3, at the Yachats Commons, 441 Highway 101.

This year’s event will feature new guild member Amy Anderson, along with seven other members including Linda Nordin and Carol Summers. Anderson has been teaching acrylic ink on tile workshops throughout the month of August.

The show will feature oil, acrylic, watercolor, jewelry, tiles, heat resistant cutting boards, original art plus prints and cards.

The show will be located in Room 8 at the commons, which will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the weekend.

For more info, visit pollyplumb.org.

CAM features Maritime Art Exhibition J effrey 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 “Peo-

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ple’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 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.

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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

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS

Dance & Sweat Class 6 to 7 p.m.

Open to public; first class free SharkBite’s Theatre, 226 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

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

Featuring tours of Egyptian Theatre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Central Avenue between Highway 101 South and Fourth Avenue

SEPT. 1

Summer Saturday BBQ Hosted by The Smiling Dog Cafe and Coos Bay Toyota 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open to public for complimentary hamburgers and hotdogs Coos Bay Toyota, 2001 N Bayshore Dr., Coos Bay Coastal Inspirations Art Reception 1 to 3 p.m.

Open to public South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

SEPT. 2 Brian & Katie Ernst Live 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Open to public 7 Devils Brewing Co., 247 S 2nd St. SEPT. 6 Mipso featuring Sam Lewis

8 p.m.

Tickets required Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, Charleston

SEPT. 7

1977 Maybank Highway, Charleston

SEPT. 12 Mixed Media Art Workshop 1 to 4 p.m. $30 to attend The Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay

First Friday Night Market 5 to 9 p.m.

Open to public Coos Head Food Co-Op, 353 SEPT. 14 S. 2nd Street, Coos Bay “Wallace & Gromit” outreach.chfc@gmail.com FunRaiser SEPT. 8 Hosted by The Egyptian Coos County Out of the Theatre and Oregon Coast Darkness Walk Community Action 8:30 a.m. to noon 7 p.m.

Registration encouraged Donations of cash or school Ferry Road Park, 1166 supplies accepted Winsor, North Bend Egyptian Theatre Coos Bay, www.afsp.org/CoosCounty 229 S. Broadway 15th annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration Day-long events A Celebration of Native American and Coquille Tribal Culture Open to public; salmon dinner for $18 The Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont St, North Bend Mutiny at the Museum An epic evening with seafaring outlaws 5 to 9 p.m.

Tickets required Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections, 1210 N Front St.

SEPT. 9 15th annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration Day-long events A Celebration of Native American and Coquille Tribal Culture Open to public; salmon dinner for $18 The Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont St, North Bend Austin Miller with Matthew Fowler & The Prado Sisters Live 7 to 10 p.m.

Open to public 7 Devils Brewing Co., 247 S 2nd St.

SEPT. 10 EGi live at Charleston Pour House 9 p.m.

Open to public Charleston Pour House,

SEPT. 15 Sea of Quilts XXIV by Coos Sand ‘n Sea Quilters 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 admission Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon, 3333 Walnut Ave. csnsguild@gmail.com 2018 Bay Area Fun Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Open to public Downtown Coos Bay “Wallace & Gromit” FunRaiser 5 p.m.

Donations of cash or school supplies accepted Egyptian Theatre Coos Bay, 229 S. Broadway

SEPT. 16

Stand UP! for the Bay Hosted by Coos Bay Surfriders and South Slough Reserve 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration recommended Downtown Coos Bay at the public dock/boardwalk Sea of Quilts XXIV by Coos Sand ‘n Sea Quilters 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon, 3333

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Walnut Ave. csnsguild@gmail.com 2018 Bay Area Fun Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Downtown Coos Bay

SEPT. 18 Eric Lindell “Revolution In Your Heart” Release Featuring Sam Ravenna 8 p.m.

Tickets required Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, Charleston SEPT. 26 The Groove Orient live 8:30 p.m.

Tickets required Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, Charleston SEPT. 29 The Artisanals LP release Featuring DEGA + High Divers Duo 8 p.m.

Tickets required Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway

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

Open to public — $3 donation Bandon Odd Fellows Hall OregonCoastDance.com THROUGH SEPT. 5 Voting for the Port of Bandon Boardwalk Art Show Open to public Port of Bandon 541-347-3206 SEPT. 2 Free Summer Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Bandon History Museum Gold Panning Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Bandon Historical Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave.

SEPT. 7 TO 9 Bandon Cranberry Festival

All day events Various locations bandon.com/2018-cranberry-festival-events/

SEPT. 15 Writing with Your Authentic Voice Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Registration required Private home in Bandon www.harvardgirlgoesrogue. com/authentic-writing-living-workshops.html SEPT. 23 Bandon Fire Program Commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the 1936 Bandon Fire 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Open to public Bandon Historical Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave. SEPT. 29 Bandon Crossings Golf Scramble 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration required Bandon Crossings Golf Course, 875 Dew Valley Lane www.bandonpool.com

Florence Area

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Yachats Underground features live music in September

Art on display at Art By The Bay ll are welcome to Art By The Bay — a Labor Day Celebration in Winchester

Bay! Sponsored by the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, 2741 Frontage Road in Reedsport, the event will be taking place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2, on Beach Boulevard.

Wrap up the summer with the best beach party on the Oregon Coast.

This two-day celebration has something for everyone in the family. Enjoy beautiful bay front views while you peruse the wares of more than 60 booths boasting the best in artistry from far and wide. You’ll find stained glass, steel, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, glassblowing, stepping stones, wood working, authors, handmade soaps and more.

Artists from all over Oregon will be participating in their crafts at the annual Art by the Bay festival.

You will have a chance to observe many styles and skills as artists sketch all that the Winchester Bay waterfront has to offer.

There will be many kids’ art games and activities.

New this year for the children will be a strolling balloon artist and Jump For Fun Inflatables.

It will also be a food extravaganza, with multiple food vendors, sure to suit every taste.

This year, Defeat River Brewery and 4 Spirits Distillery will be joining the fabulous wineries you can

expect at Art By The Bay every year.

This event will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Parking is free and there is no admission fee.

Bring the family down for an afternoon of artistry, fun, food, shopping and entertainment.

Worn Out Frets will be playing live music under the gazebo during the day.

Stick around on Saturday and head to the Marina Activity Center for a free concert! Local Honey will start playing at 4:30 p.m. and In Session will keep the party going at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a no host bar and food available for sale.

For more information on this event, visit www. winchesterbay.org or call Phyllis at 541-297-6073.

Florence Community-Wide Garage Sale

• Starting on Saturday, Sept. 1, Parish Gap, featuring classic and original art rock, will perform outside in the Garden between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Yachats Underground Pub & Grub and Two Shrew Brewery, 125 Oceanview Drive, YaParish Gap will play in Yachats chats.

• Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 3: Hawaii’s Artistic Li- ing a Hammond B3. Thursday cense band will perform live, out- Night Jams continue Sept. 13, 20 side in the Garden between 5-8 and 27.

• Join Steven McVay, Ray and p.m. They feature a mixture of classic jazz, standards, blues and Allen for a night of originals and classic acoustic covers including swing.

• The Thursday Night Jam con- Neil Young on Saturday, Sept. 8, tinues it’s four-plus year tradition from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Yaon Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Yach- chats Underground Pub & Grub ats Underground Pub & Grub and and Two Shrew Brewery. Other Two Shrew Brewery. Join Dave nights for this show are Sept. 22 Wilson and the many other Daves and 29.

For more info on these shows, (and a few others) for a night filled with entertainment. The show fea- visit www.YachatsUnderground. tures vintage equipment, includ- Com or call 541-547-4600.

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September 7-9, 2018

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JOIN US IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN Fri-Sun: Great Glass Float Trail Enter to win a memorable and collectible float. A treasure hunt you’ll not soon forget!

Hunt: Friday-Sunday Giveaway: Sunday 3:30 pm

Saturday: Wine Trail – 2-5pm Taste from over 10 Oregon wineries!

Sunday: Chowder Trail – 12-4pm You decide who the best chowder winner is!

Pick up a copy of the Wednesday 9/5 or Saturday 9/8 issue of the Siuslaw News for the map.

Maps will also available at the Siuslaw News and the Florence Visitor Center

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Explore colors, variety of Florence art with 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour

The 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour takes place during the hours 3-5p.m. on 2nd Saturday of each month. At the Sept. 8 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour, you’ll enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons of the arts and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community. The self-guided tour begins at any of the 18 participating locations that feature various types and styles art.

Don’t forget to pick up your Florence Art Passport along the way. This is an opportunity to celebrate the arts, see some outstanding arts related businesses, learn about the City of Florence’s Public Art Program and get an update on the Dancing with Sea Lions Project — all while getting a chance to win some art.

Learn more about this opportunity in the passport available at the Siuslaw News and

Last Resort Players announces an audition call for “A Christmas Story” on September 10 and 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. The production will be presented December 14, 15 & 16th as a holiday treat for the community at the F.E.C. on the flat floor.

A Christmas Story is a play in two acts with adult Ralphie relaying his memories of a mid-America Christmas in 1938. Primary roles are available for 2 men, 2 women, 5 boys and 2 girls. There are additional roles for a group of school children (girls and boys), neighbors/parents, a caroling group and various adult cameo roles, including a Christmas tree seller and Santa Claus.

Jean Shepherd wrote the original story and it was developed into a television movie by Turner Entertainment in 1983.

Most remember the iconic leg lamp award and Ralph’s wish for a Red Ryder 200-shot Carbine Action Range Model Air Rifle that would inevitably “shoot your eye out, kid!”

Last Resort Players is producing the play under the direction of Jennifer Connor-Chaney with assistance from Cathy Dupont and other LRP members.

The production team will ask actors to read short scenes from the show with other actors. Monologues are optional and

various businesses on the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour.

Be sure to swing by the participating locations, as they will also be showcasing some incredible art: Alissa Clark Clayworks, Backstreet Gallery, BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery, Dragon Art, Florence Events Center, Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), Frames of Florence, Heffy’s Gallery, The Hideaway Gallery, Old Town Barbershop, Old Town Coffee & Gallery, Novelli’s Crab & Seafood, The River Gallery, Serene Abundance Studio, Silver Lining Boutique & The Gallery Above, Siuslaw Public Library, The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design and The Vardanian Art Gallery.

Learn more at 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour. com or contact the individual galleries for more specific information.

encouraged but not necessary. Interested actors may attend both audition dates, but are not required to. Rehearsals will begin September 18 and be held 2 to 3 nights a week, depending on role commitments.

The two weeks before the show will be more involved.

More information is available from the website at lastresortplayers.org.

All levels of participation are encouraged to attend the auditions, including production, sound & stage effects, costumes and backstage assistance.

Characters to be cast – Ralph as an adult – the storyteller Ralphie Parker at 9 years old Mother Parker The Old Man (Ralph’s father) Randy (little brother 5 to 7 years old) Miss Shields the teacher Flick (a friend and classmate) Schwartz (a friend and classmate) Ester Jane Alberry (a classmate) Helen Weathers (a classmate) Scut Farkas (an older bully) Mrs Schwartz Santa Claus Christmas Tree Seller Desperados/Cowboy Delivery Man Neighbors/Carolers

In September, Backstreet Gallery is featuring jewelry artists. The gallery holds a special reception from 3 to 5 p.m. each 2nd Saturday, with food, wine, music and tons of beautiful, unique art.

Local artists from the Backstreet Gallery Co-Op will be there to mingle with the community, including the featured artists.

The reception will be catered by Fresh Harvest in Florence.

Backstreet Gallery

90 different language dialects, and been published in various traditional forms and unique media such as windchimes. an’ya has numerous books published and has won over 300 poetry contests. To meet her, stop by Novelli’s for a free sample of Amber’s Award-Winning Chowder, complimentary wine and a Free Word Print courtesy of an’ya.

Visit her website, tankaanya.com, to learn more about her work.

Florence Events Center

The Studios at Jayne Smoley

In Galleries One and Five, the Florence Design Events Center will be displaying popular Pam Nedder is the featured artist at The watercolor artist and instructor John Lea- Studios, 1458 First St. She specializes in dysure and his students. Read more in Page 2 namic acrylic pouring. of Florence Center Stage (inside).

She has created some beautiful pieces that explore color.

After finding a little slice of heaven in Heffy’s Gallery One of the newest members to the Tour Florence, Pam and her husband Andy is Heffy’s Gallery, 1856 37th St. in Florence. packed up and moved from the Portland This gallery features woodcarvings that are area. Though her background involves lots exquisite and lifelike. The artist has been de- of spreadsheets, Pam found herself tripping veloping his own unique style and process over the power cable to her computer and falling head-over-heels in love with painting, for his fine wood art. especially pour art.

When asked what she paints on, Pam will Novelli’s Crab & Seafood be the first to tell you, “If it’s not trying to get Take a walk down to the docks to visit away from me, I’ll paint it.”

Novelli’s during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Th e Studios also features resident artists Tour. This tiny specialty shop will be feaand the new Pilates at The Studios. turing an’ya, artist/poetess, a famous tanka Stop by during the 2nd Saturday Gallery poet, and one of the top 10 haiku poets in Tour for a reception and to meet the artists. the world.

Her works have been translated into over

Entrepreneurs invited to join either of RAIN’s Coastal Pre-Accelerators Are you ready to take your startup idea to the next level? The Oregon RAIN Coastal Pre-Accelerator is a hands-on, multi-week program for founders of potentially highgrowth startups in Lincoln County and Florence/Western Lane County. The 10-week experience includes weekly on-site meetings with Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network (RAIN), expert speakers, mentors and peers, in order to leverage the power of group expertise.

The sessions will be held Wednesday nights from 5 to 8 p.m.

In Lincoln County, the program will run Sept. 5 to Nov. 14, with the location to be announced.

In Florence/Western Lane County, the program will run Oct. 17 to Dec. 19, with the location to be announced.

The program involves 10 weeks, 10 meetings and one intense sprint to make or break.

Applicants to the Coastal Pre-Accelerator

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are founders of early-stage ventures with initial market traction and a hunger for growth.

They do not need to have raised significant outside capital or become profitable yet.

Brand new startups without any sales or a market-ready product may qualify if they have a balanced team and commitment to growing their company.

The Coastal Pre-Accelerator is not the last step in a founder’s journey. However, after completing this program, each attendee will have been introduced to a supportive and thriving coastal entrepreneurial ecosystem.

They will have made connections to peers, mentors and investors from the region, and they will have an open invitation to all RAIN programs as well as regular meetups and founders’ groups.

For more information, visit oregonrain. org/coastal-pre-accelerator/ or contact Coastal Venture Catalyst David Youngentob at David@OregonRAIN.org.

PRESENTS

Come for the wiener dog races and stay for the food, beer, music and games.

2018

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13

The Siuslaw News, Florence Events Center and the Florence Wiener Dog Races

Okto-Fur-Fest Home of the Florence Wiener Dog Races

11:30-3PM

RACES START AT 1PM DACHSHUND*

CATEG•••ORIES

PUPPY • 6 MONTHS - 23 MONTHS YOUTH • 2-5 YEARS ADULT • 6 YEARS AND UP •••

Awards for First and Second Place! registrations begins at 11:30 am

$2 General Admission

$5 extra for limited premium seating for the race

Kids 5 & under Free

Proceeds go to Florence Van Fans

• NEW THIS YEAR •

Small mixed breed race following the Dachshund races small mixed breed dogs under 15 pounds, no age category

$10 to enter your Dachshund Please call Jeanna Petersen for registration 541.902.3529

*Purebred Dachshunds Only

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Doo-Wah Riders

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 7 pm Pre-concert talk 6:15 pm

Ken Lavigne

Saturday, November 24, 2018 7 pm Pre-concert talk 6:15 pm

Christian Howes

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 7 pm Pre-concert talk 6:15 pm

SEACOAST

ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION

2018-2019 COASTAL CONCERT

Nicole Henry

Thursday, February 14, 2019 7 pm A flat floor cabaret event

SERIES FLORENCE OREGON

Dervish

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 7:00 pm Pre-concert talk 6:15pm pm in theater

Valse Café Orchestra

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7 pm Pre-concert talk 6:15 pm

Olé World Music and Comedy Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7 pm Pre-concert talk 6:15 pm

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