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‘Grey Gardens’ Presented by the Last Resort Players at the Florence Events Center Nov. 1 to 4

Plus, Seffarine

in Bandon

Paul Reiser

at Three Rivers Casino Resort

Ken Lavigne

in Florence

“It’s very difficult to keep the line between the past and the present.”

— Little Edie Bouvier Beale

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‘Grey Gardens’

Presented Nov. 1 to Dec. 2 by the Last Resort Players

“Grey Gardens is oozing with romance, ghosts and other things.” — Little Edie Bouvier Beale

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he first week of November, the Last Resort Players is pleased to present “Grey Gardens, The Musical,” based on the documentary from the 1970s.

“Grey Gardens” follows the precipitous decline of the wealthy and well connected Bouviers, an aunt and first cousin of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. From their heyday in their Long Island 28-room mansion in the 1940s to the squalor of a ruin overturn with 50 cats, “Grey Gardens” deals with a darkly comic mother and daughter duo who develop a psychological dependency which allows them no escape.

Directing “Grey Gardens” was a long-time dream of Florence resident Leah Goodwin, who passed away in late July. Her vision is being

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brought forth on the Florence Events Center’s flat floor, with the orchestra seated on the platform behind the actors.

It will be directed by Jason Wood, with Rhianna Haines and Sheena Moore as co-music directors on a creative team that includes Chris Lewis, orchestra conductor, and Mary Morganti, rehearsal/performance pianist.

“Grey Gardens” opens at the events center on Thursday, Nov. 1, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 4.

Evening performances begin at 7 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.

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EVENTS CALENDAR IT IS FREE TO SUBMIT EVENTS TO COAST CENTRAL. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THE 15TH WALDPORT/ YACHATS NOV. 1

Yachats Big Band Plays Dancing encouraged 7 to 9 p.m.

Donations appreciated Yachats Commons, 441 N Highway 101 in Yachats

101 in Yachats

NOV. 16 Paint Night at the Rogue To support Waldport Class of 2019 6 p.m. $30 admission Rogue Public House RSVP to pcr77us@yahoo.com Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert 7 p.m. $10 admission for adults; free for children and students Yachats Community Presbyterian Church

NOV. 30 TO DEC. 2 Yachats Ladies Club Christmas NOV. 3 AND 4 Bazaar Crafts on the Coast Holidays Fair Saturday Luncheon 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Various times Open to public Open to public Yachats Commons Yachats Ladies Clubhouse NOV. 9 TO 11 Yachats Celtic Music Festival FLORENCE Various times and locations NOV. 1 THROUGH 4 Free and ticketed events Last Resort Players present yachatscelticmusicfestival.org “Grey Gardens” NOV. 9 7 p.m. — Thursday, Friday & Saturday Biddy on the Bench at Yachats 2 p.m. —Sunday Brewing Tickets required 5 to 8 p.m.

Florence Events Center Open to public NOV. 1 Yachats Brewing + Farmstore Business After Hours with the NOV. 10 Coastal Fitness Plaza Biddy on the Bench at Yachats Featuring Best for Hearing, Lofy Brewing Construction, Beaux Arts, Coastal 5 to 8 p.m.

Fitness & Frames of Florence Open to public 5 to 7 p.m.

Yachats Brewing + Farmstore Open to public Coastal Fitness Plaza NOV. 11 Knights of Columbus Breakfast NOV. 3 8:30 a.m.

Author George Byron Wright Donations accepted presents his book, “I Am Ned Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, Pine” 685 NE Broadway St., Waldport 1 to 2 p.m.

Open to public Random Reindeer Rummage & Siuslaw Public Library Holiday Sale NOV. 4 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wandering Reel Traveling Film Open to public Festival Crestview Heights Elementary A Special Matinee of Award Gym in Waldport Winning Short Films NOV. 15 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Annual Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Tickets required Symposium 2018 City Lights Cinemas 5 to 8:30 p.m.

NOV. 5 RSVP required All Cast Meeting for 2018 Holly Yachats Commons, 444 Highway

Jolly Follies 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Open to public wanting to be involved in Holly Jolly Follies CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101

NOV. 7 Friends of Florence Van Fans Luncheon Meeting 11:45 am Lunch $8.50; open to public Shorewood Senior Living, 1451 Spruce St.; 541-991-3209 NOV. 10 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com

Submit all listings to PressReleases@ TheSiuslawNews.com

NOV. 18 Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert 2 p.m. $10 admission for adults; free for children and students Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw NOV. 23

Civil War Tailgate Party Noon to 5 p.m.

Tickets required Three Rivers Casino Resort Wallflowers & Wine “Stop and Smell the Wallflowers” 6:30 p.m.

RSVP required — 541-997-1994 Florence Events Center

Family Fun Bingo Fundraiser for Mapleton Food Share 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

NOV. 24 Small Business Saturday/Shop Small Saturday By shopping local, you help support your family, friends and neighbors and keeps your money in your community.

Paul Reiser at Three Rivers Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets required Three Rivers Casino Resort

Florence Festival of Trees Family Fun Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center

NOV. 16

SEAcoast presents Ken Lavigne 6:15 p.m. — Preconcert talk 7 p.m. — Showtime Tickets required Florence Events Center

4th annual Holiday Market 4 to 7 p.m.

Open to public The Wren’s Nest Dusty Herd 6 to 9 p.m.

Open to public Travelers Cove

NOV. 17

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Craft and Pie Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Open to public St. Andrew’s, 2135 19th St. 4th annual Holiday Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public The Wren’s Nest Travelers Cove presents Howlin’ Dogma 6 to 9 p.m.

Open to public 21+ Travelers Cove in Historic Old Town

NOV. 25 Festival of Trees Gala Fundraiser for Oregon Coast Military Museum 5 to 8 p.m.

Tickets required; table sponsorships available Florence Events Center NOV. 30 TO DEC. 2 Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Florence Food Share Open to public Florence Events Center Starlight: The 2018 Holly Jolly Follies 7 p.m. — Friday and Saturday 2 p.m. — Sunday Tickets required; crowkids.com Florence Events Center

DEC. 1 AND 2 Holiday Arts Festival 2018 Presented by Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center

REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY NOV. 2 First Friday — Artist Reception Featuring artist Jim Toftner 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Lower Umpqua Hospital.

NOV. 10 Paint and Sip Class with Karylynn Keppol 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

RSVP required — 541-271-2485 Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. in Reedsport NOV. 11 Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert 2 p.m. $10 admission for adults; free for children and students Reedsport Church of God, 2191 Birch St. NOV. 16 Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public 21+ Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. in Reedsport

NORTH BEND/COOS BAY/CHARLESTON EVERY MONDAY South Coast Folk Society Presents Traditional Dance 7 p.m.

Open to public to learn; no partner needed North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe Ave. 541-404-8257 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

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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-

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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

Cross-cultural sounds of Seffarine come to Bandon on Nov. 16

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andon Showcase presents the crosscultural music and mesmerizing vocals of Seffarine in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon.

Seffarine is led by Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and oud player/flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp. Joined on stage by several world-renowned instrumentalists, Seffarine’s repertoire is influenced by the music of widely varying cultures. The result is what Bass Player Magazine describes as a “gorgeous intersection of Spanish flamenco, Arabic and Andalusian music, Persian classical and (American) jazz.”

The group’s international blend of sounds embraces and extends Naki’s rich heritage, which spans from Moorish Spain to the Sahara. Along with Manuel Gutierrez’s explosive flamenco footwork, the grooves of

acclaimed bassist Damian Erskine and the exotic instrumentation of Persian master multi-instrumentalist Bobak Salehi, their diverse backgrounds meld into an intoxicating and ear-caressing blend of ancient and modern sounds.

Seffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking square in Naki’s home city of Fes, Morocco. Her family is well known in the Seffarine as master metalworkers continuing the tradition today. The square dates back Seffarine, led by Moroccan to the ninth century and is famous for singer Lamiae Naki and oud the complex rhythms that can be heard player/flamenco guitarist from the blacksmiths’ hammers.

Nat Hulskamp, brings interReserved seating tickets cost $25 sectional music to Bandon each and are available at Bandon MerNov. 16. cantile, 541-347-4341, at bandonshowcase.org or at the door. Complimentary provided by Edgewaters wine and desserts during intermission are and Coastal Mist.

Swing with the Yachats Big Band

Turkey Trot takes off Looking for a fun family way to build up an appetite for an afternoon of feasting and watching football?

Join the South Coast Running Club on Thursday, Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, at 9 a.m. for the annual Turkey Trot!

Bring your family and friends and run or walk the 5k at beautiful Empire Lakes John Topits Park.

The entry fee is two or more cans of food.

There are no numbers, no timing and no advance registration — just run for fun!

Turkey trotters will experience a paved trail with gentle rolling hills and scenic views of the lake through a forested canopy hosting a variety of birds.

For more information, contact Race Director Kent Sharman at familysharman@gmail.com or visit southcoastrunningclub.org.

Registration begins for ninth Nativity Festival

Florence—Do you have a cherished nativity set that you put up each year in December to begin your Christmas season? Would you be willing to share it for a few days to help others catch the true meaning of Christmas and bring joy into their lives?

The Nativity Festival Committee of Florence is seekThe Yachats Big Band plays the first Thursday of the eving community members who would like to participate ery month from 7 to 9 p.m. in a smoke- and alcohol-free in this year’s event, which will be held Nov. 30 through environment at the Yachats Commons, at 441 N. Coast Dec. 2 and runs from 1 to 5 p.m. each day.

Hwy 101, between Fourth and Fifth on Highway 101 in Participants from past years are also invited to join us Yachats, Ore. again. All nativity sets, large or small are welcome.

Couples, families and singles are invited to dance to the The festival takes place at The Church of Jesus Christ Big Band Classics of Glen Miller, Count Basie, Duke Elof Latter-Day Saints’ building, located on the corner of lington and others or just come listen and enjoy an eveNorth Fork and Munsel Lake roads and is free of charge. ning of great entertainment.

People should contact Vickie Kennedy at 541-997The Yachats Big Band is a non-profit group dedicated to 7404 or by e-mail at vdkennedy54@gmail.com for regpreserving swing era music. istration information. More information can be found A donation of $5 for adults is appreciated and free for on Facebook by searching for Florence Nativity Festival. children under 12.

The festival is sponsored by the woman’s auxiliary of The next dances will be held Thursdays, Nov. 1 and Dec. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is 6, at 7 p.m. There will also be a vocalist. open to all people and all faiths.

For more information, visit yachatsbigband.com.

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Comedian, actor, writer Paul Reiser entertains at Three Rivers

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hree Rivers Casino Resort in Florence is proud to present the legendary Paul Reiser on Saturday, Nov. 10. Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician, Paul Reiser has spent the last 30+ years acting in Oscar and Emmy award-winning movies and TV shows. He was voted one of Comedy Central’s “Top 100 Comedians of All Time.”

The NY-bred and LA-based Reiser has made a number of appearances on screen and even lent his talents behind the camera.

Reiser created and produced the sevenepisode series “There’s … Johnny!” The series, which Reiser co-created with filmmaker David Steven Simon and co-produced with David Gordon Green, intertwines authentic footage from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” with a fictional story taking place behind the scenes at the iconic show in the early 1970’s. ‘There’s….

Johnny!’ premiered on Hulu in November, to critical praise.

Reiser joined the cast of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” for the series’ highly anticipated second season, which was released in October and recently renewed for a third season.

In a role created by the Duffer brothers with him specifically in mind, Reiser played Dr. Owens, a high-ranking member of the De-

partment of Energy who McCool’s” and “Beverly Paul Reiser photographed is brought to the small Hills Cop” (I and II).

by Dmitry Bocharov town to investigate the He also co-created and supernatural situations starred in the critically at play. acclaimed NBC series Additionally, Reiser “Mad About You,” which has been cast in the latgarnered him multiple est project of “Mad Men” Emmy, Golden Globe, showrunner Matthew American Comedy Weiner, “The Romanoffs.”

Award and Screen Actors The Amazon mini-series, Guild nominations. which premiered on Oct. More recently, Rei12, is centered around ser earned acclaim for the modern-day descenhis supporting role in dants of the mysterious the 2015 Golden GlobeRomanov dynasty. Reiser winning and Academy co-stars alongside ChrisAward-winning film, tina Hendricks, Isabelle “Whiplash,” starring JK Huppert and Jack Huston.

Simmons and Miles Teller.

Reiser’s recent films include John McReiser’s book “Couplehood” has sold over Donagh’s “War on Everyone” with Alexan- two million copies and reached the number der Skarsgard and Michael Pena, “The Book one spot on The New York Times bestseller of Love” with Jessica Biel and Jason Sudei- list. Reiser’s second bestseller, “Babyhood,” kis, “The Little Hours” with John C. Reilly features his trademark humorous take on and Aubrey Plaza, and the Lake Bell-direct- the adventures of being a first-time father, ed “I Do … Until I Don’t” with Ed Helms, followed by his third bestseller, “FamilyAmber Heard and Mary Steenburgen. hood.”

Reiser has had notable performances in Reiser, who attended the State University films such as “Diner,” “Bye Bye Love,” “The of New York at Binghamton and majored in Marrying Man,” “Aliens,” “One Night At music, co-wrote “The Final Frontier” — the

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theme song from “Mad About You” — with Grammy-winning producer Don Was, and in 2011 he released an album of original songs with British singer/songwriter Julia Fordham, called “Unusual Suspects.”

For more information, visit http://www paulreiser.com & http://vid.unitedtalent. com/pr_standup or come see him at Three Rivers Casino, 5647 Highway 126 in Florence, on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m.

Call 877-374-8377 or visit www.threeriverscasino.com/events for tickets, which cost $29.99 to $34.99.

Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort sits on a 100-acre site along Oregon’s southern coast. Initially opened as a casinoonly facility in 2004, Three Rivers Casino became a full-service resort with the completion of an adjoining resort in 2007.

One of the largest employers in the area Three Rivers Casino Resort was awarded the Blue Heron Hospitality Award for commitment to outstanding guest service as well as the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, GreenLeader Gold-Level Award and 2017 Siuslaw News’ — ‘Best of Florence Award Winner for food and entertainment offerings.

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EAcoast Entertainment launches the holiday season with Ken Lavigne on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. This concert will be the icing on the cake — or the star on the top of the tree — following the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony in Historic Old Town Florence at 5:30 p.m.

The Ken Lavigne Christmas Musical Roadshow is an enchanting holiday musical tour through the golden age of radio.

“I want this Christmas to feel like we’re shaking up the champagne bottle and popping the cork,” enthuses Lavigne.

The desire to turn a concert into a celebration has evolved from the earliest days of his Christmas performances, when he had to do much of the production and promotion on his own.

“I had to do a mental trick and say to myself, this is a party you’re throwing and

When you wish upon a star, what do you wish for?

you’re just inviting people to come and be part of the fun.”

Lavigne started his shining solo career in 2008. As an all-around entertainer he invites the audience into his life with his luscious, silken voice. He has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, toured across North America, released three CDs and worked with such musical luminaries as David Foster.

He loves sharing his stories in the Christmas spirit, which is all about joy.

Tickets are on sale now at the Florence Events Center Box Office or at Seacoastea. org. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students under the age of 18. Plus, Lavigne will give a preconcert talk at 6:15 p.m.

Seacoast Entertainment Association is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which has been bringing entertainment to the Oregon Coast since 1980.

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The littlest elf, played by Zhade Beers, wishes that the star that fell from above could somehow be placed back up in the sky, where she thinks it belongs.

The Keeper of the Stars, played by professional actress Tamara Szalewski, however, has some words of wisdom to help the little elf and her elf friends to learn a lesson about love and light within one’s own heart.

Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) invites the community to this year’s Holly Jolly Follies on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2 at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Can you help the littlest elf with her mission?

This year’s poignant central theme was penned by local author, Rose Ellen Jacobson, and the show is directed by her daughter and CROW Artistic Director, Melanie Heard.

“The sparkling stars of Florence shine incredibly brightly in this year’s show,” Heard said. “Come let us put you in the holiday mood!”

An army of incredible volunteers has already been collecting props, planning scenery, arranging music, working on special effects, preparing costumes and much more.

A true variety show with performers of all ages, this year’s Follies features many new and wonderful surprises, including stellar vocal solos and duos, live instruments, comedic interludes, small and large group numbers and, of course, CROW’s Flight Dance Team, which will perform beautiful dance choreography.

Florence’s own Marty Adams will tickle the ivories, along with his band of magnificent musicians. Rumor has it that the “Tutu Dads” will also be back and ready to electrify the audience.

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oin the Friends of the Florence Events Center and artist John Leasure as he once again brings his artistic talent and wit to the stage in the main theater for this ever popular social art class.

This time participants will be painting “Stop and Smell the Wallflowers,” featuring flowers and wildlife.

As instructor, Leasure will guide attendees through the process of creating their own masterpiece.

Admission of $45 covers supplies — paint, brushes and canvas — and a souvenir wine glass.

The Friends of the Events Center Gallery Committee will provide appetizers and one complimentary beverage from the bar for you to enjoy.

No art or painting experience is needed!

In fact, Leasure and the Gallery Committee encourage those of you who have never painted before to attend —you will amaze yourself at just what you can create at Wallflowers & Wine!

Purchase your tickets now by calling the ticket office or purchase online. Don’t wait as this event quickly sells out.

Wish You Were Here!

Come to the FEC in November & December, for the PostCard Art Exhibition & The BeauxArts Innovational Celebration

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he “Wish You Were Here!”

PostCard Art Exhibition opens at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., on Nov. 1.

Community members were invited to create postcard art using whatever medium they wished in a 4-inch by 6-inch format. All artistic abilities and age groups were encouraged to participate.

The show runs November through December. Postcard art will be available for purchase at a varying price range. This is a unique opportunity to purchase incredible art from local artists at a great price point.

Artists, family, friends, neighbors and community members are invited to attend an Artist Reception on Monday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Galleries 1 & 5 at the FEC. This event celebration coincides with the BeauxArts Invitational, and people are invited and encouraged to attend both events.

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This event is sponsored by BeauxArts Fine Art Materials, located in the Coastal Fitness Plaza, 2285 Highway 101 Suite H, and the Florence Events Center Gallery Committee.

Please contact Jo Beaudreau for more information at BeauxArtsFAM@ gmail.com or 541-9918213.

The BeauxArts Innovational Celebration will be open the months of November and December 2018 at the Florence Events Center. This curated collection features a lifetime of works from local artist Wolfgang (Emil) Hofmann and invited community members in a celebration of arts, innovative techniques and amazing talent.

During the combined Artist Reception on Dec. 3, there will be a short special presentation about Hofmann’s works and life.

There was no theme to this invitational, just showcasing art and creativity.

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small but determined group is hard at work building the sets and props for the Last Resort Players production of “Grey Gardens the Musical.”

Karen Trujillo and her husband Leon have been literally behind the scenes designing, building and painting the background scenery for the play, which opens on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Florence Events Center and runs through Sunday, Nov. 4. Karylynn Keppol, the props master, has created many of the props for the play.

“Grey Gardens,” which is being presented as a tribute to the late Leah Goodwin, will be performed on the flat floor of the events center in concert style. When director Jason Wood made the choice to amend the style of the play to concert style, it allowed for many creative opportunities for the Trujillos and Keppol.

David Lauria consulted on the construction of a false proscenium, which has been created by all three artists.

Karen has worked for many years on the sets for both Last Resort Players and CROW and took on this challenge to honor her friend. Keppol, who also appears as one of the characters in the play, has used her skills and training as an illustrator to create many of the props used in the play.

Tickets for “Grey Gardens” are $20 and may be purchased at the Florence Events Center box office, 715 Quince St., or online at www.eventcenter.org.

— FRAA Holiday Arts Festival 2018 —

he Holiday season is here and the FRAA Holiday Arts Festival 2018, presented by Florence Regional Arts Alliance, is the perfect place to shop for unique works of art and fine craftsmanship.

New this year, the Arts Festival will be open Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. Admission is free.

Meet the local and coastal craftsmen and artisans, showing off their latest creative designs in: stained glass; wood creations; mosaic art; hand painted pottery; hand knitted/crocheted hats, scarfs, shawls; handmade paper cards and seasonal items; acrylic and oil paintings; gold and silver jewelry; dolls; scroll saw wood art; hand felted scarves; pens and bottle stoppers; quilted items and throws; po-

etry books; metal art and etchings; garden art and beadwork, wirework and sea glass designs.

You are sure to find something just right for that special gift.

Artisans exhibiting in the Holiday Arts Festival will be donating 10 percent of their sales to the FRAA Art Center in Historic Old Town Florence.

For more information, call 541-902-1933.

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Fun Bingo Always Something Family On Saturday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., come to the Florence Events Center for FamHappening ily Fun Bingo, a family-friendly fundraiser for November 1, 2, 3 & 4 — at 7 p.m. or 2 p.m.

Last Resort Players present “Grey Gardens” Tickets on sale now November 23 — Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Wallflowers & Wine With John Leasure November 24 — Saturday, 7 p.m.

SEAcoast presents Ken Lavigne November 24 & 25 — Florence Festival of Trees Sponsored by Oregon Coast Military Museum November 30 through December 2 “Starlight” Holly Jolly Follies Tickets on sale now November 30 through December 2 Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Florence Food Share December 1 and 2 — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FRAA Holiday Art Fest December 8 — 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Peace Health Light Up a Life Celebration December 10 — 7 p.m.

Siuslaw High School Holiday Concert December 12 — 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Kings Christmas “Ring Those Bells” Tickets on sale now December 13, 14, 15 and 16 LRP presents “A Christmas Story” Tickets on sale now January 25, 26 & 27 2019 Winter Music Festival Featuring the Winter Art Festival Tickets on sale now

Mapleton Food Share.

There will be a money payout, as well as prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a dessert auction. Rotary Club of Florence is sponsoring the kids prizes.

Dinner will be pizza provided by Domino’s Pizza and starts at 5:30 p.m. Pizza slices, bottled water and soda will be available for $1.

Plus, turn in a box of macaroni and cheese into the Mac & Cheese raffle for a chance to win a Family Entertainment Package. Each box of noodles counts for one entry into the raffle.

Grocery Outlet tends to carry packaged macaroni and cheese for just 39 cents.

Entry is $20 for adults and $5 for children.

A family of two adults and all children can get in for $45.

2018 Empty Bowls Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 Friday — 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday — Noon to 3 p.m.

All proceeds from Empty Bowls will benefit Florence Food Share, the local food pantry.

Sponsors, local artists and restaurants donate their talent,

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eslie Schmidt has been volunteering at the FEC for the past three years after moving from Sisters, Ore., where she lived for three years.

In her spare time, Leslie crochets, creates jewelry and enjoys baking, hiking and exploring our surrounding dunes.

Recently, Leslie adopted a German shepherd puppy named Kiara and is enjoying being mom to her new fur baby.

One of the things Leslie says she enjoys most about being a theater assistant is the people she meets and interacting

with the community. She also enjoys the variety of entertainment that it affords her.

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Continued from page 1 The 2018 Holly Jolly Follies will be presented with 7 p.m. shows on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds support scholarships for kids in the arts, Tickets can be purchased and CROW’s ongoing arts by calling 541-997-1994 programming. or by visiting www.event center.org.

Please remember to bring a non-p er ishabl e item for the Food Share collection bins.

“Star light, Star bright, hope to see you opening night!” added Heard.

For more information, visit crowkids.com.

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time and wares to make this event at the Florence Events Center possible.

Hundreds of handmade ceramic bowls created by local artists are sold to the public.

Artwork of many kinds will be available for bidding at the silent auction section of the event.

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Parade Begins at 1pm Great viewing along the Port Parking Lot and Bay Street.

Tributes and treats for Veterans will be available at Veterans Memorial Park and at several local restaurants including the Firehouse and Three Rivers Casino Resort.

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NOV. 2, 3, 4, 10 AND 11 The Creature in the Crawlspace 7 p.m. — Fridays and Saturdays 2 p.m. — Sundays Tickets required The Liberty Theatre NOV. 2 “Movement and Management of Marine Predators” Public Seminar by Dr. Sara Maxwell of UW Bothell 4 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat Basin Road, Charleston Intro to Wire Wrapping: Free Form Beach Glass Pendant 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Admission required Amethyst & Alchemy, 63357 Boat Basin Rd, Charleston

NOV. 3 Fall Mushroom Workshop 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Registration required South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

American Legion Annual Craft and Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public American Legion Auxiliary, Bay Area Unit 34, at 1421 Airport Way, North Bend Connections Craft Bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public Connections Community Church, 3491 Broadway Ave. in North Bend

NOV. 8

Didgeridoo Club 4 p.m.

Open to public 2085 Inland Drive, Suite A. North Bend

NOV. 9

Wire Wrapping Techniques: Coiled Bail Pendant 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Admission required Amethyst & Alchemy, 63357 Boat Basin Rd, Charleston

NOV. 10 TO 26 2018 Celebration of Art Veteran & Spouse Art/Craft show Various times Open to public Pony Village Mall

NOV. 10 Bostyx at The Mill Casino 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets required The Mill Casino NOV. 16 Marine Life Art Reception 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Registration required South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Intro to Wire Wrapping: Tree of Life Pendant 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Admission required Amethyst & Alchemy, 63357 Boat Basin Rd, Charleston “The Underwater Galapagos: The World That Darwin Never Witnessed” Public Seminar by Dr. Jose Marin Jarrin of Humbolt State 7 to 8 p.m.

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

NOV. 17

Holiday Craft Faire 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Pony Village Mall

Prepare for ‘Home for the Holidays’ Tour of Homes The Florence community will be hosting an exclusive holiday event that is sure to be one of this holiday season’s biggest treats: “Home for the Holidays: A Community Christmas Tour of Homes,” is scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 14 to 16, 2018.

The Community Christmas Tour of Homes is an exclusive holiday experience filled with the sights, sounds and savors of Christmas as participants partake in a tour of four Florence homes magically decoratSpaces will be limited to four tour groups ed for the season.

Each tour group will board a special per showing.

All proceeds from this event will bus and be whisked away to four beautiful homes, each festooned in divine Christ- be generously donated to Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workmas décor.

While touring each home, people will shops (CROW), the local children’s savor a special beverage or treat, as well performing arts organization, www. as unique entertainment to celebrate the crowkids.com.

Specifically, funds raised form this eveseason.

Tickets will be available for $50 each and ning will benefit CROW’s spring production of the musical, “The Wiz.” are available until they are sold out.

Visit the event Facebook page or call One ticket will secure your spot in a tour group of your choice: Friday or Saturday 541-520-1255 for more information.

Tickets can be purchased at www. night (Dec. 14 or 15) or Sunday afternoon crowkids.com/buy-tickets.

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NOV. 22 TO DEC. 31 32nd Holiday Lights at Shore Acres 4 to 9:30 p.m. $5 parking fee Shore Acres, 89039 Cape Arago Highway, Coos Bay NOV. 22

Connections 4th annual Thanksgiving Meal 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open to public Connections Community Church, 3491 Broadway Ave. in North Bend

NOV. 23 AND 24 Captain Blue at Warehouse 101 9 p.m.

Open to public 21+ The Mill Casino NOV. 24 An Evening with The Young Bucs 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets required The Liberty Theatre

NOV. 27 Didgeridoo Club 4 p.m.

Open to public 2085 Inland Drive, Suite A. North Bend

NOV. 28 Rob Neville at Warehouse 101 7 p.m.

Tickets required The Mill Casino NOV. 30 “Responses of PlantAssociated Microbes to Human Land Use” Public Seminar by Dr. Krista McGuire, University of Oregon 4 to 5 p.m.

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

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

Open to public — $3 donation Bandon Odd Fellows Hall OregonCoastDance.com NOV. 10 Quality Crafters Guild annual Holiday Gifts Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public The Barn (Bandon Community Center), 1200 11th St. SW Veterans Day Event

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free all-day admission sponsored by Ocean Spray and Edgewaters Bandon History Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave. SE

NOV. 16 Bandon Showcase presents Seffarine in concert 7:30 p.m.

Tickets required Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW

NOV. 23 Night of 10,000 Lights Community Christmas Tree Lighting at dusk 3 to 8 p.m.

Open to public Chamber Visitor’s Center in Old Town

NOV. 24 Author Signing with Timothy Zahn, bestselling author of Star Wars novels 1 to 3 p.m.

Open to public 541-347-4111 WinterRiver Books & Gallery, 170 2nd St. SE in Bandon

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Dance with South Coast Folk Society The South Coast Folk Society will host a free traditional dance class every Monday for two hours starting at 7 p.m. at the North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe St. The public is welcome. This is a beginner’s level class, and a friendly social gathering. No previous dance experience is required. All ages and abilities can enjoy dancing to the live music provided by area musicians.

The emphasis will be on easy tradition dances from America and around the world. The dances will be taught, and no partner is needed.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, email southcoastfolksociety@gmail. com or call Paul at 541-4048267.

Random Reindeer Speak out with Florence Rummage & Holiday Sale Big Wave Poetry

Florence Big Wave Poetry and Spoken Word, sponsored by Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), offers First Tuesday Open Mic and poetry contests.

First Tuesday Open Mic events start at 7 p.m. at the FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence, on the first Tuesday of each month.

Poetry contest winners are awarded cash prizes and gift certificates.

For more information, visit Florence Big Wave Poetry and Spoken Word on Facebook or email bigwavepoetry@gmail.com.

The next Open Mics will be Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 1 and Feb. 5.

On Sunday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the community is invited to come to Crestview Heights Elementary Gym in Waldport for the second annual Random Reindeer Rummage & Holiday Sale.

Make this your one-stop center for holiday shopping. There will be handmade crafts, direct sales and high-quality rummage and repurpose booths.

All proceeds from booth rentals go back to Crestview Heights Boosters to help the school and its students.

Fall Mushrooms Workshop at the South Slough Reserve

Last Resort Players tell ‘A Christmas Story’

On Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., discover the world of mushrooms with local expert John Schaefer. Learn how to identify at least 15 local mushroom species and techniques for mushroom hunting.

This workshop takes place indoors and along trails, so please dress for the weather and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Please bring a basket and knife for collecting.

The cost is $20 per person.

People can register online at www.southsloughestuary.org.

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

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“A Christmas Story� is a play in two acts, with adult Ralphie relaying his memories of a mid-America Christmas in 1938 as a child.

Jean Shepherd wrote the original story and it was developed into a television movie by Turner Entertainment in 1983. Many 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. It will play Dec. 14, 15 and 16 at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. For more info, visit www.lastresortplayers.com.

Holly Jolly Follies All Cast Meeting

FLORENCE—Would you like to become complete a contact sheet, pick up a schedule, etc. involved in the 2018 Holly Jolly Follies?

Rehearsals are limited and are held eveThis year’s Follies is entitled “Starlight,� and the whimsical and poignant theme cen- nings throughout November only.

Heard said, “Anyone is welcome to join us ters around a star falling from the sky. A little elf discovers it and is distraught that it is not and participate in the ensemble numbers. It’s where it is supposed to be. a lot of fun.�

Soloist slots are mostly filled.

Come along on the magical journey as the Groups that are interested in being part of Follies elves attempt to place the star back in the sky, amidst shining star performances by the annual show may contact Heard at 541Florence’s most talented groups and soloists. 999-8641 or crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com The show was written by Florence resident prior to the meeting.

Rose Ellen Jacobson. “The Follies are wonderful because the Melanie Heard, CROW’s Artistic Director event helps to put our community in the and Follies Director, welcomes any interested holiday mood,� Heard said. “The Holly Jolly participants to attend an “all cast meeting� Follies are a true variety show and the 2018 on Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the CROW Center production is sure to steal a spot in your heart for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 this holiday season!� in Florence. No audition is required, but the For more information, visit www.crowkids. meeting is so that potential cast members can com.

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Festival of 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour Trees features E free event, Gala of Giving

At the Florence Festival of Trees, • Purchase decorated trees and wreaths • Visit with Santa • Decorate cookies • Get your face painted On Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Florence Events Center, there is free admission to the Florence Festival of Trees. This annual event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a family fun event that helps open the holiday season in Florence.

In addition, people can now get their tickets for the Florence Festival of Trees Gala of Giving Dinner with live auction on Sunday, Nov. 25.

Call 541-999-1523 for tickets or visit eventcenter.org.

The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for Oregon Coast Military Museum.

njoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour shows how Florence is an ever-evolving arts destination. Enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons and artists, “Herons In Flight” receptions, live entertainby Claudia Ignatieff ment and community.

November is oil painting month at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. in Historic Old Town Florence. Clau- al response,” she said. dia Ignatieff and John Leasure, a Her exhibitions have hung at dynamic duo, use the same me- the Florence Events Center, Silver dium, yet their creations are each Lining Gallery, PeaceHealth Peace very unique.

Harbor Medical Center, Oregon Ignatieff captures animals in Pacific Bank, Driftwood Shores a special way. Her art is realistic and the Newport Art Center. without being overly detailed. In Breathtaking describes Leathe stroke of her brush, applied sure’s paintings. Whether it’s a with a soft blended feel, she en- vase of flowers, birds skittering dows her creatures with personal- across the wet sand or dynamic ity. The velvety textured paintings waves bursting onto a rocky shore, evoke emotion and kindle a wish the viewer is drawn into his scene. to reach out and touch — the same One technique he has mastered response as when you see a puppy. is bathing his subject in brilliant “I want my painting to relate to light that rests on a flower petal, the viewers and spark an emotion- streaks across the skies, illuminat-

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“I like to create pictures that capture a higher plane in color and light …

My hope is that you see what I see,” Leasure said.

While many artists use photographs, John’s mind is filled with his memories and experiences, which he translates into paintings.

Being self-taught perhaps has made him the outstanding teacher that he is. Look for his classes at FRAA, where John is a founding member and board member, and where his paintings are also shown.

He has exhibited at the Dunes Cafe, Peace Harbor, Siuslaw Public Library and the Florence Events Center, where he is an art committee member and instructor for Wallflowers and Wine.

Join Backstreet in honoring these two oil painters and enjoy music, food, fun and great art.

Gallery winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

32nd Holiday Lights at Shore Acres opens Nov. 22

Holiday Lights at Shore Acres opens on Thanksgiving and runs every night through New Year’s Eve. The gardens at Shore Acres are transformed into a holiday wonderland with at least 325,000 lights.

Lighted sculptures are featured throughout the garden along with community decorated trees to delight one and all.

The Garden House is open with hot cider, punch, coffee and cookies. Local entertainment is featured on many nights in the big Pavilion.

Open tour times are 4 to 9:30 p.m.

Plus, the Information and Gift Center opens at 3:30 p.m. for your shopping needs.

This annual tradition is a great place to bring the whole family!

A $5 parking fee applies.

More information can be found at shoreacres.net.

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