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FREE MONTHLY GUIDE TO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ON THE OREGON COAST WINCHESTER BAY • LAKESIDE • NORTH BEND • COOS BAY • CHARLESTON • COQU ILLE • BANDON

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Florence Rods ’n’ Rhodies

COLLEEN GOODWINCHRONISTER ART RECEPTION SEPTEMBER 9 3-5PM PEACEHEALTH TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 13 7-8:30AM NOON-1:30PM

SEPTEMBER EVENTS at the FEC:

5 – Lane Blood Bank – 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

9 – Colleen Goodwin-Chronister Art Reception – 3 – 5 p.m.

13 – PeaceHealth Town Hall – 7 a.m. to 8 :30 a.m.

13 – PeaceHealth Town Hall – Noon to 1 :30 p.m.

16 – Siuslaw Celebrate Salmon Dinner 5:30 p.m.

23 – Disaster Preparation – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

27 – Spirit of the NW 2017 Clay Mask Challenge – Noon to 7 p.m.

29 – Florence Festival of Books author’s panel – 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

29 – John Daniel - Keynote for Festival of Books – 7 p.m.

30 – Florence Festival of Books 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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FLORENCE FESTIVAL OF BOOKS AUTHOR’S PANEL SEPTEMBER 29 - 3-4:30PM KEYNOTE BY JOHN DANIEL SEPTEMBER 29 - 7PM MAIN EVENT SEPTEMBER 30 - 1AM-4PM

SPIRIT OF THE NW 2017 CLAY MASK CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER 27 - NOON TO 7PM

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RODS ’N’ RHODIES

The show-and-shine moves to lorence is tuning-up for the Historic Old Town for Saturday, 10th annual invitational Rods from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, ‘n’ Rhodies Car Show and from 9 a.m. to noon, where Community-wide Garage Sale from the invited high-end rides, the Sept. 8-10.

“American Graffiti” tribute cars “Rods valued in the range of and the Copper Caddy will be on $250,000 are regulars at this event, display again. and this year we have some famous A poker walk, raffles, live and special guest vehicles,” says FlorDJ music will add to the day’s ence Area Chamber of Commerce excitement.

Executive Director Bettina HanniAlso on Saturday, from 4 to 5:30 gan. “Plus, this year’s ‘American p.m., the official car cruise will Graffiti’ theme will rev-up the wind its way through Historic Old weekend from start to finish.”

Town Florence to the sounds of ‘50s The event, organized by the Florand ‘60s music. ence Area Chamber of Commerce, Saturday night features a showcases up to 125 of the best screening of “American Graffiti” high-end hot rods and custom cruisand an appearance of the movie’s ers from the west coast, along with tribute cars at City Lights Cinemas food, a vendor fair, live and DJ muwith a ‘50s and ‘60s costume sic, show-and-shines, poker walks, contest at 5:30 p.m. and the movie a classic cruise, a special screenbeginning at 6 p.m. ing of “American Graffiti,” a cosOn Sunday the show-and-shine, tume contest, and lots of prizes and COURTESY PHOTO music, poker walk, raffles all awards.

Historic Old Town Florence, Three Rivers Casino Resort, City Lights “Rods ‘n’ Rhodies also brings the Cinemas and more are all part of this year's Rods 'n' Rhodies. There will continue on Bay Street in Old Town annual Community-wide Garage also be the fifth annual Community-wide Garage Sale so families can from 9 a.m. to noon.

The awards presentations at begin Sale to Florence,” says Hannigan. shop, show and shine all weekend. noon, along with announcements of “Visitors can pick up a guide at the Chamber’s Visitor Center and cruise the bargain shine registration event, featuring four “American prizes and raffle winners.

For more information about Rods ‘n’ trail to see dozens of commercial and private sales Graffiti” tribute vehicles, the famous Copper all over town from Friday through Sunday.”

Caddy featured on Velocity Channel’s program Rhodies and the Community Garage Sale, visit Three Rivers Casino Resort joins the event as a “Bitchin’ Rides,” and Best of Show winners from FlorenceChamber.com/events, call 541-997-3128, or e-mail events@florencechamber.com. major sponsor and will host Friday’s show-and- prior years.

COAST CENTRAL FREE MONTHLY GUIDE TO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ON THE OREGON COAST

Editorial: Chantelle Meyer, Features Editor PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com Marketing: Susan Gutierrez, Marketing Director 541-902-3530, Susan@TheSiuslawNews.com

Welcome to Coast Central, a monthly publication focusing on arts and entertainment on and near the central and southern Oregon coast, from Florence to Bandon.

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

Deadline for submissions is the 15th of each month.

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

I NSIDE COVER STORY: Rods 'n' Rhodies rolls into town — Sept. 8-10 in Florence ................................... 3 Events Calendar ..................................................... 4 Coastal Culture: Gallery Listings ......................... 5 CROW begins Fall Dance Classes ....................... 6 2nd Saturday features Florence artists ............... 8 Festival of Books, Writer's Conference ............. 14 Nonviolent Communication Workshop .............. 18 SEPTEMBER 2017 • Arts & Entertainment • COAST CENTRAL • 3

EVENTS CALENDAR Waldport/ Yachats SEPT.1-4 Yachats Arts Guild Fall Exhibition 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Open to public Yachats Commons SEPT. 2 Labor Day Pie & Ice Cream Social 11 a.m.

Desserts for purchase Yachats Ladies Clubhouse, W 3rd & Pontiac SEPT. 4 Yachats Lions Breakfast 7:30 - 11 a.m. $7 Yachats Lions Hall W 4th & Pontiac, 541-547-5171.

SEPT. 8-10 Fall Blues Car Show & Shine Yachats Inn http://www.fallbluessns.com/ SEPT. 9 Cruzin’ for Crab Car Show Waldport 541-563-2133 SEPT. 23

Great Oregon Fall Beach Clean Up 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Yachats Visitors Center 541-547-3530

Florence SEPT. 2-3

Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library

SEPT. 8-10 10th annual Rods ’n’ Rhodies & 5th annual Community Wide Garage Sale Florence area florencechamber.com SEPT. 9 “Spirit of the Northwest Clay Mask Challenge” Class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration required Florence Senior Center 541-991-3760 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3-5 p.m.

Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour. com Writers on the River presents “Midnight in Florence” Literary Salon 6-8 p.m.

Open to public FRAA Art Center 120 Maple St. CJReditor@gmail.com, 541708-2120.

Four Shillings Short Family Concert 6-8 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library “Drag Me to Neverland: An All-Ages Drag Show with Fanny Rugburn”

SUBMIT ALL LISTINGS TO PRESSRELEASES@ THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM

8 p.m.

Tickets required — $12 Class Act Theatre

Florence Festival of Books Words on the Coast Writers Conference

SEPT. 17 Spirit of the Northwest Clay Mask Challenge Class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration required Florence Senior Center 541-991-3760

SEPT. 29 King and Queen of Pop Student Vocal Showcase 7 p.m.

Open to public Class Act Theatre

Celebrate Siuslaw Salmon Fundraiser Siuslaw Watershed Council 5:30-9 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center 541-268-3044

SEPT. 22 Spirit of the Northwest Clay Mask Challenge Class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration required Florence Senior Center 541-991-3760 Friends of the FEC Symbols of America Artist Deadline 5 p.m.

Open to artists Florence Events Center Galleries

SEPT. 27 Spirit of the Northwest 2017 Clay Mask Show Noon-7 p.m.

Open to public to view/ auction Florence Events Center 541-991-3760 SEPT. 29-30

SEPT. 30 Jason Wood Untucked 8 p.m.

Tickets required — $12 Class Act Theatre Reedsport/ Winchester Bay SEPT. 2-3 Art by the Bay Various times Open to public Winchester Bay Waterfront North Bend/ Charleston/ Coos Bay SEPT. 9-10 18th Annual Coos Basin Salmon Derby All day Entry fee required, free for kids under 12 California Street Boat Ramp 541-888-5515 SEPT. 15-17

31st Annual Cruz the Coos Show ’n’ Shine The Mill Casino 50 Central Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 541-888-3863

Bay Area Fun Festival The Mill Casino 50 Central Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 541-269-0215

SEPT. 16-17 A Sea of Quilts — Coos Sand ’n' Sea Quilters Show Opens at 10 a.m. $5, kids under 12 free 3333 Walnut Ave. 541-297-2251 SEPT. 16 38th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run Registration required 235 Anderson Ave. 541-269-1103 Free Steve Prefontaine Gallery Day Open to public — free admission Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave 541-267-3901

SEPT. 30 Stand Up! For the Bay A paddle event, and celebration of National Estuaries Day 222 S. Broadway Ave 541-269-0215 coosbay.surfrider.org/standup Bandon/Coquille SEPT. 8-10 71st Annual Cranberry Festival 300 Second St. bandon.com/cranberryfestival/

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COASTAL CULTURE GALLERIES & MUSEUMS WALDPORT Gallery 34, 250 Hemlock St., various artists, 541-563-7100 YACHATS Earthworks Gallery, 2222 Highway 101, various artists, 541-547-4300 Touchstone Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, various artists, 541-547-4121 WAVE Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, photography, 541-547-4405 FLORENCE Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., 25+ artists. 2nd Saturday Reception 3-5 p.m., 541-997-8980 Digital Dunes Photo Gallery & Studio, 1725 Kingwood St., photography, 541902-8748 Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., various artwork, 541-997-1994 Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St., various artists, 541-997-4435 Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-2440

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PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Gallery, 400 Ninth St., local artists, 541-997-8412

Coos Bay Boat Building Center, 100 Newmark Ave., maritime heritage, 541808-2211

Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 125 Chicago Ave., various artists, 541-3475355

The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St., featuring 20+ local artists, 541-902-2505

Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., various artists, 541-269-1101

Bandon Glass Art Studio, 240 Highway 101, various artists, 541-347-4723

The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, 1458 First St., jaynesmoleydesign.com

Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St., various exhibits, 541-756-6320

Bandon Historical Society Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave., 541-347-2164

Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., various exhibits, 541-997-7884

Marshfield Sun Printing Museum, 1049 N. Front St., exhibits, 541-267-3762

Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St., various artists, 541-347-3221

Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., various artists, 541-997-3132

Pacific Park Gallery, 1957 Thompson Road, various artists, 541-759-3038

Harbortown Events Center, 325 Second St., various exhibits, 541-329-0112

GARDINER

Sage Place, 525 11th St., various artists, 541-329-0303

COQUILLE

Three Rivers Gallery, 77231 Highway 101, sculptures & drawings, 541-271-2030

Coquille Valley Art Center, 10144 Highway 42, 541-396-3294

Tsunami Gallery, 77207 Highway 101, sculptures by Mack Holman and various artists, 541-271-1597

Coquille Valley Hospital Gallery, 940 Fifth St., various artists, 541-396-3101

Reedsport Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave., various artists, 541-271-2485 Myrtlewood Gallery, 1125 Highway 101, woodwork by local artists, 541-271-4222 Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, various exhibits, 541-271-4816 NORTH BEND North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., various artists, 541-7560400 COOS BAY

Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., 541-902-5160

Art of Life, 245 S. Second St., local & Pacific Northwest artists, 541-808-2261

Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-7121

Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., various artists, 541-756-4088

Pacific Frameworks, 2420 Highway 101, photography, 541-997-1138

Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., various exhibits, 541-267-3901

Coquille Valley Museum, 153 N. Central, various exhibits, 541-824-0076 BANDON

Second Street Gallery, 210 Second St., various artists, 541-347-4133 Soaring Seal Gallery, 1295 Oregon Ave., photography, 541-329-0551 Vines Art Glass, 47074 Highway 101, artwork by Bryce Dimitruk, 541-347-2652

GOOD LIFE

2 17 Boomer & Senior Expo

Thursday, October 19 10am-3pm

Florence Events Center (715 Quince St.)

Free Admission

(please bring a canned food item to donate for Florence Food Share)

Do you showcase local and regional artists on the central Oregon coast?

Send your location to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com

• Raffles • Lifestyle Presentations & Seminars • Health Screenings

• Flu Shots • Samples • Volunteer Opportunities

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Expired/Unwanted Medication Drop-Off Clean out your medicine cabinets and bring expired/unwanted prescription and over the counter medication to the Expo for proper disposal. No needles.

Sponsored by Florence Police Auxiliary

For more information call 541-997-3441.

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Celebrate National Estuaries Week with the South Slough Reserve COOS BAY—Estuaries represent unique and important natural systems that provide untold benefits to people and animals. Coos Bay is fortunate to have a place dedicated to estuary conservation, education and research. For National Estuaries Week, Sept. 16 to 23, the South Slough Reserve is providing special events dedicated to getting the public more involved with this amazing resource.

“Estuaries benefit our coastal communities in many ways, including providing food, boosting the economy and reducing floods,” says South Slough Public Involvement Coordinator Deborah Rudd. “But estuaries do even more than that. Our estuary is an ‘outdoor classroom,’ providing opportunities to learn and have fun in a natural environment. That’s what we want to showcase during Estuaries Week.”

Events include Birds on the Estuary Saturday, Sept.16, from 10 to11:30 a.m.

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, stop by our “Salty & Fresh” booth at the downtown Coos Bay Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 23, meet us at

the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology for a Seaweed Art class from 9 a.m. to noon.

To culminate Estuaries Week, celebrate with South Slough and Surfrider on the Coos Bay Boardwalk for the annual Stand Up for the Bay Celebration.

South Slough will debut its new NOAA Marine Debris Exhibit, Surfrider will host a shoreline clean-up, a community paddle followed by music, food, beverages and a paddle jousting contest.

Sign up and learn more here at www. facebook.com/pg/SouthSloughEstuary/ events.

Estuaries are defined as ecosystems along the oceans where freshwater and saltwater mix to create wetlands, bays, lagoons, sounds, or sloughs.

These ecosystems are not only home to unique plant and animal habitats, but they provide communities with food, recreation, jobs and coastal protection.

Many fresh water estuaries along the Great Lakes also possess similar characteristics. Of the 32 largest cities in the world, 22 are located on estuaries.

Maritime Art Exhibition continues Coos Art Museum is running its 24th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition in the first floor Maggie Karl Gallery. The juried exhibition displays maritime-themed artwork by major artists from across the United States and Canada. Seventy-two works are in a variety of media, including, oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and sculpture.

The exhibition runs through Sept. 23.

It is sanctioned by American Society of Marine Artists, co-sponsored by the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay. CAM’s Annual Maritime Art Exhibition

is the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) regional competition for the entire western U.S. Steve Mayo of Bellingham, Wash., is the featured maritime artist and his paintings will be highlighted in the adjacent Perkins Gallery during the exhibition. Mayo’s art career began in 1970 and the consistent quality and historical accuracy of his paintings established him as a premier marine artist.

CAM is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

210 2nd Street Southeast, Bandon, OR 97411

(541) 347-4133

Open Daily 11AM – Close Books & Cards Photographic Art Wood Paintings Metal Pottery

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The South Slough Reserve is part of a national system of reserves that protects more than 1.3 million acres of coastal land and water. Each of the 29 sites receives support from NOAA and local partners.

The research and environmental monitoring performed at each reserve plays an important role in protecting environmental health, both locally and nationally.

Here are some additional September events: • Join the South Slough Reserve Friday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. for the Hansen Art Opening at the South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center. The free show will feature mixed media pieces, watercolors, photographs and fall leaves.

For more information, call Eric Dean at 541-888-5558, ext. 126.

• Explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife Saturday, Sept.

16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Interpreter, binoculars and spotting scopes provided, with a $1 fee per birder. Meet at the

Charleston Visitor Center, 91141 Cape Arago Highway, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Register at www.facebook.com/ SouthSloughEstuary/.

For more information, call Eric Dean at 541-888-5558, ext. 126.

• Join us Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon for a round of Seaweed Art. Have you ever examined the intrinsic artistry found in seaweed? In this seaweed pressing workshop, a brief lecture on the taxonomy, ecology and history of marine algae will be followed by preparing and pressing your very own work of art. You will be contacted when your prepared presses are dried and ready for the home, a process that takes about one to two weeks. The $20 fee includes all materials.

Finished pieces will be suitable for framing. Meet at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Parking Lot, 63466 Boa Basin Rd., Charleston.

Register at www.facebook.com/ SouthSloughEstuary/.

For more information, call Eric Dean at 541-888-5558, ext. 126.

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CROW announces exciting Fall Dance Classes

Enrollment forms are now available on the CROW website (www.crowkids.com) for Children’s Repertory of Oregon’s Fall session of Dance Classes, to be held at the CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in Florence.

This session of classes will run from Sept. 18 through Nov. 17.

• “Hip Hop” is for ages 6-adult, and will be held on Mondays from 4-4:50 p.m. Students will participate in various body warm-ups and isolation exercises set to contemporary music, followed by a variety of hip hop combination work. This class will be fast paced, and is taught by Jamie Moon.

• “Bollywood Fusion” is a great class for pre-teens, teens and adults, and will be offered on Mondays from 5-5:50 p.m. The term Bollywood was created by combining two names, Bombay (the city now called Mumbai) and Hollywood. Bollywood combines the rich texture of India’s many classical and folk dances, fused with elements of jazz, hip-hop, Arabic and Latin forms.

This class is high-energy and fun, and will be taught by Eileen Fuller Angilletta. “Be prepared to shake what your mama gave you!”

• “Ballet 1” and “Ballet 2” will be taught on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:20 and 4:30-5:20 p.m., respectively. Age requirements for Ballet 1 are 5 and up, while Ballet 2 requires a previous dance class experience, or permission from the instructor, Mackenzie Calvert. Calvert will

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CROW Dance students warm up lead students in a traditional barre warm up, focusing on technique and body placement, followed by center combinations and across the floor movements. Ballet is the “foundation of all other dance forms,” and is a great place to learn discipline, poise, self-control and body awareness.

• “Creative Movement” will be held on Fridays from 11 am to 11:45 a.m., and is for ages 2.5 to 6. Children will explore rhythm, musical genres, floor patterns, animal movements, levels and tempo, as well as learn some basic facial expressions and acting skills. This class

is focused on imagination and fun. Participants must be potty trained unless parent/guardian is willing to stay and assist.

• “Adult Tap” continues on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. This class is open to teens and adults, and is for all levels. Students can join at any time.

For all classes, proper dance attire and shoes are required.

CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard says, “Dance is a great way for people of all ages to learn about their bodies and to expand their creativity.”

Heard stresses that she is purposely offering classes for various ages, including teens that might be interested.

She also particularly encourages young men and boys to sign up.

“Dance is an incredibly athletic activity,” says Heard.

“It’s not just for girls! In our upcoming production of ‘Tarzan,’ we will specifically be seeking young men who can move extremely well, and can imitate gorilla physicality.”

Class sessions are $56, which breaks down to only $7 per class. Limited financial need based scholarships may be available, pending overall sign ups.

If you have questions or want to be considered for a scholarship, contact Heard at 541-999-8641 or crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com.

Visit www.crowkids.com for applications.

Space is limited, so early enrollment is recommended.

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2ND SATURDAY GALLERY TOUR EXPLORES THE ARTS Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on, Saturday, Sept. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour inspires locals and visiting tourists alike and reinforces Florence as an ever-evolving arts destination. Enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community. The tour begins at any of the participating locations. For more information, visit 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com.

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Artists, including (from left) Robert Hefty, Colleen Chronister-Goodwin and Annie Raymond, will be on display throughout September. Attend receptions on Sept. 9 from 3-5 p.m. This falls in the middle of Florence’s Rods ’n’ Rhodies weekend, which Kathryn Damon-Dawson immortalizes in her paintings on classic cars (see cover).

BACKSTREET GALLERY her proceeds from this show to the charity FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER GALLERIES GALLERY ABOVE THE SILVER LININGS BOUTIQUE organization “Sumaritan’s Purse,” which Kathryn Damon-Dawson, a watercolor The Friends of FEC’s Gallery Committee The Gallery Above is proud to introduce sets up medical clinics near Mosel, Iraq, painter, is featured at Backstreet Gallery has announced an exhibit showcasing for the month of September. the artwork of award winning artist Colleen Annie Raymond, talented acrylic painter and feeds the people of Sudan. and artist extraordinaire, for the month In conjunction with Florence’s 10th Chronister-Goodwin during September.

THE STUDIOS annual Rods ’n’ Rhodies, Sept. 8 to Goodwin-Chronister resides in Florence of September. This is her first showing in AT JAYNE SMOLEY DESIGNS 10, Kathryn is painting a series titled, and her contemporary realism style allows Florence. Raymond will have a champagne Robert E. Hefty is displaying his canvas “Reimagined Snapshots.” Selecting black her to create exquisite oil paintings, which and hors d’oeurve during the 2nd Saturday and board oil paintings at The Studios in and white photos from 1958-60 found in reflect a rich color palette and meticulous Gallery Tour.

Raymond is able to capture the Historic Old Town Florence. old family albums, her recent paintings attention to detail.

“Painting is an expensive hobby, but reflect an era of youthful, rural innocence.

“My paintings are evocative visual wonderment of the world through her Storefronts with hand-painted signs statements. They reflect our world through larger than life originals. She masterfully I have enjoyed doing it since I retired in serve as backdrops to parked Chevrolets my eyes — a magical interpretation,” she manipulates her colorful, complex 2000,” Hefty said.

Hefty specializes in non-objective art, and Fords. An irreverent red and white said. “The world is an endless source of compositions to fill the world with lightcreating dramatic patterns and movement Commander Studebaker invades the inspiration and excitement for me, and my filled creations.

Her subject matters include animated on recycled canvas and board. territory in “Command Performance.” goal is to share that experience with the depictions of everyday, children’s pictures “This kind of art is not trying to duplicate Kathryn’s children’s book, “Dogs, viewer.”

Crows and the Corn-Chip Dance,” will Goodwin-Chronister has lived on both and animals with character and attitudes. anything in nature, but it may be struggling also be featured. the East and West Coast, and earned All are brightly painted and bring out the to express something that can’t be said. It She is a founding member of Backstreet her B.A. and teaching credential from optimism that should be a part of each of can be discussed, ignored or enjoyed for its our days. color, shapes and order — but the beauty Gallery, a cooperative corporation, which California State University, Fresno.

Raymond is a gifted mother, wife and that has been created lies in the eyes of the has provided display space for over 12 She has won acclaim for her unique years to a large number of artists and paintings, earning prestigious awards artist. She has a love for the creative life, beholder,” Hefty said.

The Studios also has a full month of authors. in juried shows throughout the country and has been able to create through pencils, classes posted on JayneSmoleyDesign.com.

The gallery will serve catered food and and a place for her work in many private acrylic paints and mixed media.

She feels blessed to be married to a Visit the featured and resident artists, beverages, during the gallery tour, with collections. live music.

Meet this esteemed artist and view some wonderful man and have an incredible and enjoy refreshments and view a wide array of art while listening to Florence musician of her works at a reception at the FEC, beautiful 18-month-old daughter.

Raymond is donating 100 percent of Denny Weaver. where refreshments will be served.

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SEPTEMBER 2017 • Arts & Entertainment • COAST CENTRAL • 9

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Though all human brains become smaller with age, shrinkage

is accelerated in adults with hearing loss.1

Adults with untreated hearing loss are

Untreated hearing loss may result in

more likely to develop

dementia.3

severe loss

serious long-term consequences

moderate loss mild loss

to healthy brain functioning.2

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Why? Researchers have two theories:

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“Midnight in Florence” Literary Salon brings the River Seine to the Siuslaw Sept. 9

FLORENCE—Writers on the River presents its next “Midnight in Florence” Literary Salon on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Art Center, 120 Maple St. n Historic Old Town.

Designed as convivial events celebrating he written word like those in the film “Midnight in Paris,” these salons support ocal writers while upholding the literary arts in the digital era.

Hosted by FRAA creative writing nstructor and award-winning journalist, columnist and author Catherine J. Rourke, he salon is free and open to the public.

“Literary salons inspire, unite and celebrate all writers while providing cultural enrichment and entertainment,” Rourke said. “We are bringing the River Seine to the Siuslaw and the Left Bank to Bay Street. Everyone is invited to join the fun.”

Following the tradition of Gertrude Stein’s infamous 1930s Parisian salons, each event highlights featured authors who alk about their writing and share excerpts from their books.

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An Open Mic follows, during which writers of all levels and genres are invited to read, recite or sing excerpts from their published or unpublished material.

A $5 donation is suggested to support FRAA for providing the space.

Refreshments will be available.

Siuslaw News Editor Ned Hickson, an award-winning, nationally syndicated columnist, will appear as September’s featured author, sharing passages from “Humor at the Speed of Life” and “Pearls of Writing Wisdom: From 16 Shucking Years as a Columnist.”

Hickson will discuss insights and inspiration from his 30 years as a writer, author, editor and columnist.

Visit www.NedHickson.com for more information about his work.

Reading slots are limited to five minutes on a first-come basis. Those who wish to participate in the readings must arrive at 5:30 p.m. to sign up.

Call 541-708-2120 or e-mail CJReditor@ gmail.com to preregister for the open mic or to appear as an upcoming featured author.

Bandon Showcase presents ‘6 Guitars’ BANDON — Bandon Showcase begins its 16th season with the entertaining and versatile performance of “6 Guitars.”

The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Sprague Theater, 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon.

“6 Guitars” is a pitch perfect blend of music, comedy and characters. Chase Padgett delivers a virtuosic performance as he becomes six different guitar players, each with their own distinct voice, views and musical style (blues, jazz, rock, classical, folk and country).

During this 85-minute show, each of the characters, ranging from a 19-yearold rock prodigy to an 87-year-old blues man, share their journey with music from discovery to mastery through songs and stories that leaves every audience laughing, crying and falling in love with music all over again.

“6 Guitars” premiered in the 2010 Orlando International Fringe Festival where it was greeted with sold-out houses and standing ovations. Since then, it has traveled internationally, becoming one of the most successful shows from the Canadian Fringe Festival Circuit

by breaking attendance records and receiving high praise from critics.

In 2013, it became one of the top 5 highest grossing shows in the history of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival by selling nearly 3,000 tickets in 12 days. In 2015 it broke that record with 3,200 tickets.

“6 Guitars” has showcased at several Performing Arts Showcases, such as Arts Midwest, Pacific Contact, Contact East and more.

For more information, visit the website at www.chasepadgett.com/shows/6guitars.

Tickets to the show cost $25 each and are available at Bandon Mercantile, 541-3474341; on Bandon Showcase’s updated website, www.bandonshowcase.org; or at the door. All shows are reserved seating.

Delicious treats and beverages are complimentary during intermission, sponsored by Coastal Mist Chocolate Boutique and Edgewaters Restaurant.

Bandon Showcase is a nonprofit, 501(c) (3) organization, dedicated to bringing professionally presented music to the community and providing outreach opportunities for youth.

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Florence Festival of Books — A weekend for writers and readers

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he annual Florence Festival of Books, a book fair for authors, publishers and readers, will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30.

The event is hosted by the Friends of the FEC and the FFOB planning committee.

Now in its seventh year, the book festival continues to be a popular gathering for authors, publishers and potential future authors, as well as readers eager to find and meet new authors.

The public is invited to this free event.

The book festival will feature several publishers. Writers are invited to bring their manuscripts for a chance to meet with publishers representing many genres including: fiction, nonfiction, memoir, children’s literature, fantasy, mystery, young adult, poetry and more.

Nearly 20 of the authors in attendance will be local residents.

On Friday, Sept. 29, John Daniel, winner of the 2006 Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association Book Award, will be the guest speaker beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, or $10 at the door.

There will also be a meet-and-greet and special author’s panel that evening from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday’s book festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free.

The event will feature large and small publishers, as well as fiction, non-fiction, children’s book authors as well as young authors.

While most participants will be from western Oregon, authors and publishers from farther away are welcome.

For more information, contact Florence Events Center at 541-997-1994.

The Festival of Books is being held in conjunction with the Words on the Coast Writers Conference.

“Making Your Writing the Best it Can Be” is the theme of a new conference, which is being held Sept. 29 and 30.

Sponsored by Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Florence Festival of Books, Port Hole Publishing and the Lane Arts

Council, the conference will feature several regional authors who will be offering workshops on the theme during both days.

Bob Keefer, arts editor for Eugene Weekly and longtime arts reporter for the Eugene Register-Guard, will teach “Making Your Writing Sing,” on polishing your work.

Bestselling author and publisher Ellen Traylor will teach “How to be Your Own Editor,” perfecting your prose and following modern style.

Ned Hickson, Siuslaw News editor and an award-winning syndicated columnist writer, will teach “Getting Organized: 8 Steps to Mapping Out Your Novel or Memoir.”

Karen Nichols, novelist and leader of a local writing group, will teach “Jump Starting Your Writing,” to generate ideas and motivation to tackle writing projects.

Patricia Marshall, publisher at Luminaire Press, will teach the “Who, What, When, Where and Why” approach to receiving and giving writing feedback.

In addition, Barbara Giles, writing instructor at Lane Community College,

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Florence Festival of Books features author John Daniel. A new event, Words on the Coast Writers Conference, will be held in conjunction with the book fest. will teach on developing characters in your writing.

“We appreciate the support from local arts groups in getting this conference off the ground,” said Traylor. “If this event is a success, we hope to make in an annual event.”

For details on workshop prices and scheduling, contact Ellen Traylor at 541-999-5725 or email her at porthole@ centurytel.net.

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‘Bountiful Harvest’ on display through September COOS BAY – From now through Sept. 23, Coos Art Museum will feature paintings of Ashland, Ore., artist Betty LaDuke.

LaDuke has a career stretching back more than 65 years as an active artist.

In her most recent series, “Bountiful Harvest,” she celebrates Oregon’s agricultural bounty and the workers who help to produce it through their labor. The exhibition opens on Friday, July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a free public reception.

All are invited to attend.

Betty LaDuke, “Oregon Pear Harvest”

The works in Bountiful Harvest consist of shaped plywood painted in her characteristic bright and lively colors and depicting agricultural laborers.

A resident of Ashland since 1964 when she took a job teaching job at Southern Oregon University, LaDuke has a long and distinguished record of exhibitions and honors.

She has also been a world traveler where her encounters with Betty LaDuke, the working people of many lands have reinforced a strong social “Oregon Carrot Harvest”

“Symbols of America” pastel by artist Susan Thomas

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‘Symbols of America’ seeks artists

The Friends of Florence Events Center Gallery Committee is pleased to present the theme “Symbols of America” in Galleries One and Five during the month of October.

This will be done in conjunction with the Oregon Coast Military Museum, and all proceeds from a raffle will be donated to the Museum.

The raffle prize is a beautiful American eagle in front of an American flag, an original pastel by artist Susan Thomas.

Artists can enter anything representing our beautiful country.

Scenery: National Parks, ocean, mountains, deserts and waterfalls.

Wildlife; eagle, buffalo, bear, mustang, sea and river life.

Monuments: flags, sports, cultures, space, technology, careers, heroes and more.

We welcome all forms of media, including 2-D and 3-D art, and the art of Photography. Artists work must be for sale, with artists receiving the proceeds from sales minus the FEC’s 25 percent commission.

Up to three entries will be accepted per artist, at $10 per entry.

The deadline for entries is Sept. 22. There will also be a reception with wine, appetizers and music on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. Artists, veterans, active military and the community are invited, with details posted on the FEC website.

For more information contact www. eventcenter.org, or call 541 997-1994.

Featured at the reception will be paintings and drawings from WWII Veteran and photojournalist George Hoerner, as well as memorabilia from the Museum.

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conscience.

In 2010 she was invited to spend time with the men and women who harvest the orchards, vineyards and farms of southern Oregon.

This series of paintings is the result of that experience.

“LaDuke’s work is illustrative and documentary, political and spiritual. It is not art for art’s sake…” says the forward of Bountiful Harvest, From Land to Table, White Cloud Press, 2016 CAM is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Oregon Farm Bureau seeks photo submissions for Bounty Calendar Through Sept. 15, Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) invites the public to submit their best photos of Oregon agriculture for a chance to be featured in the 2018 Oregon’s Bounty Calendar.

The award-winning calendar celebrates all aspects of Oregon agriculture: the products, the people, the crops, the cultivation, the landscape — anything that depicts the beauty, culture, enjoyment, technology or tradition of family farming and ranching.

“What makes the Oregon’s Bounty Calendar so special is that the images are sourced from the public,” said OFB Communications Director Anne Marie Moss. “Oregon agriculture is an interesting, visual and inspiring subject for photographers.

“We’re looking for what I call ‘gaze-

w o r t h y ’ i m a g e s , photos that you can enjoy for a month as the calendar hangs on the wall,” said Moss. “The Oregon’s B o u n t y Calendar is mailed to over 66,000 Farm Bureau members around the state and thousands more are distributed throughout the year.

It’s truly an exceptional opportunity for both amateur and professional photo-

graphers to get their work shown.”

Horizontal-layout, h i g h resolution images — both closeups and panoramic shots — are needed of all types of agriculture in COURTESY PHOTO all seasons.

Subject ideas include rural scenery; portraits of farmers and ranchers; planting or harvest shots; scenes from farm stands, on-farm events, farmers markets or county

fairs; and close-ups of fruits, vegetables, flowers, crops in the field or farm animals.

The deadline for entries is Sept. 15, and there’s no limit to the number of photos that can be submitted.

As thanks for participating, everyone who submits photos with their mailing address will receive a complimentary copy of the Oregon’s Bounty Calendar.

Photographers with images selected for month pages in Oregon’s Bounty, along with six runners up, will receive a photo credit in the calendar and numerous copies.

Submission instructions, photo specifications, and contest rules are available at www.oregonfb.org/calendar.

For more information, contact annemarie@oregonfb.org or 503-3991701.

Artist Loft Gallery holds regional art contest for September, October

COOS BAY—The Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave. in Coos Bay, is holding another area-wide open art show in September and October.

The theme is “Round is Beautiful.” What does that theme make you think of? Your work can be realistic, abstract or

anything. It's up to you.

The gallery is accepting both 2- and 3D work up to 480 square inches (20” any direction for 3D.) Artists of any level, from beginners to professionals, who work in any medium are welcome and can submit up

to three entries. There will be three cash prizes and several Honorable Mention ribbons. Entries must be brought to the Gallery by Sept. 16. The show runs Sept. 19 to Oct. 28.

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

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SEAcoast Entertainment 201718 season tickets now available FLORENCE—Season tickets for the SEAcoast Entertainment 2017-18 Coastal Concert Series are now available at the Florence Events Center Box office, 715 Quince St. SEAcoast, a local nonprofit, has been bringing entertainment to Florence and the Oregon Coast since 1980.

This season’s Coastal Concert Series includes a diverse array of performers to appeal to a wide audience. The season opens with Ballet with a Twist, a New York City ballet company performing its signature show “Cocktail Hour” on Oct. 26.

The Black Market Trust will perform its repertoire of acoustical music with influences from Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and the Beach Boys on Nov. 15. The New Year will see Quattrosound’s return to Florence as the ensemble fuses classical, pop and jazz on Jan. 17.

Mandy Harvey, most recently seen on “America’s Got Talent,” will be on stage Feb. 21. The Newport Symphony Orchestra performs on March 23, with the three tenors

knows as Gentri scheduled for April 19.

The season will wrap up with the voices of the quartet Vivace on May 24.

“We’re very excited about the lineup for our new season,” said Karen Smales, vice-president of the SEAcoast Board and its program director. “The feedback for our last season was so positive from our audiences, we really used that to energize our selections for the 2017-18 series.

“Along with exciting new talent, we’re pleased to be able to respond to the requests of the community and bring Quattrosound to open the second part of our series in January.”

Season ticket subscriptions are $160 for all seven shows in the series along with first choice on reserved seating for performances.

Single performance tickets are $32 per adult, $10 for those under 18 and go on sale for all shows Aug. 1.

More information on the Coastal Concert Series performers is available at www.seacoastea.org.

Connecting Compassionately Conference comes to Yachats YACHATS- Gary Baran, a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) who served as executive director from 1998 until 2006, will be at the Yachats Commons Sept. 1617 for a workshop.

Sponsored by the Oregon Network for Compassionate Communication, this workshop is for people new to nonviolent communication or who wish to deepen their skills.

The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an hour lunch break, at theYachats Commons, Fourth Street and Highway 101.

Baran is a professor emeritus of philosophy, a retired licensed marriage and family therapist and a member of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Network for Compassionate Communication.

As a result of participating in this interactive two-day training, you can expect to be able to: • Identify and avoid some common blocks to compassionate connection

• Distinguish between needs and wants • Make clear requests in positive action language • Say “No” in a way that will increase the chances of it being heard by another • Express (and receive) gratitude in a fuller way than most of us have learned to do Pre-registration is required, and fees total $100.

Income from this training will be used to support the Oregon Network for Compassionate Communication To register, mail a check, payable to ORNCC, to: Gary Baran, c/o ORNCC, PO Box#4, 1430 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97401. Please include your name, phone number, and email address, and indicate the check is payment for the Yachats workshop.

You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email.

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