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‘Annie’ steals stage in Last Resort Players Production

COASTAL GALLERIES AND EVENTS Holly Jolly Follies • Yachats Celtic Music • Gift Gallery

ANNIE THE MUSICAL NOVEMBER 3,4,10 & 11 7PM NOVEMBER 5,12 - 2PM

SEACOAST’S BLACK MARKET TRUST

NOVEMBER 15 - PRECONCERT TALK 6:15; CONCERT 7PM

NOVEMBER EVENTS at the FEC:

Art in Gallery One – “Where Art Thou?”

1 – Stormwater Management Open House – 3 to 7 p.m.

3, 4, 10, 11 – Annie the Musical – 7:00 p.m.

5 & 12 – Annie the Musical – 2:00 p.m.

15 – SEAcoast’s Black Market Trust preconcert talk – 6:15 p.m.

15 – SEAcoast’s Black Market Trust preconcert talk – 7:00 p.m.

25 – Wallflowers and Wine Art Class – 6:30 p.m.

25 – Festival of Trees Display – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

26 – Festival of Trees Auction – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

29 – Oregon Concealed Permit class – 1:00 & 6:00 p.m.

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WALLFLOWERS AND WINE ART CLASS NOVEMBER 25 - 6:30PM

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FESTIVAL OF TREES AUCTION NOVEMBER 25 10AM-4PM & NOVEMBER 26 4-7PM

Girl escapes from ‘hard knock life’ in ‘Annie’

Last Resort Players welcome 11-year-old Elyse Stewart in title role of “Annie” Nov. 3 to 12

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he Last Resort Players are proud to present “Annie,” the 1977 Tony Award-winner based on Harold Gray’s popular comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” in November at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. With colorful characters and a dozen dancing orphans, this family-friendly production stars Elyse Stewart as Annie, Jim Erickson as Oliver Warbucks, Sabrina Hand as Miss Hannigan and Joanie Schmidt as Grace, the secretary. A full music orchestra, conducted by Chris Lewis, will accompany the presentation with stage direction by Jennifer Connor, Beth Johnston and Cathy Dupont.

Last Resort Players’ Annie, Elyse, amazes cast and crew as she rehearses nightly for her upcoming appearance. It is her first major role.

Just like her upbeat, positive, winsome and utterly charming character, Elyse fits the role to an A. She could not have been better cast, thanks to Director Jennifer Connor who spotted her early in her fouryear stage career as she sweetly and purely sang in her role as Young Fiona in Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshop’s production of “Shrek The Musical, Jr.” A pitch-perfect and talented songstress, Elyse ascribes to the method acting technique as she seeks to think and feel as her character.

“I didn’t know a lot about Annie, so I

Miss Hannigan, played by Sabrina Hand, deals with a dozen orphans — and their leader, Annie, played by Elyse Stewart.

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learn a different part of her each time I go over her lines,” Elyse said. “She is a very independent woman, and I love playing her part. I get to play with the role that has been done in many different ways.

I can take things away from those other performances, but also build in my own characteristics.”

One joy of her role is working with local canine talent

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Trudy the Painting Dog, who performs tricks and entertains with her owner, Cheryl Pinnock.

Trudy plays the role of Sandy the dog in “Annie” with her own special variety of makeup.

Under the direction of Pinnock, Trudy shares some of Annie’s own qualities. She is fun, friendly and a cast favorite.

Elyse also works with the rest of actors in the cast, including a dozen youth in the roles of Annie’s fellow orphans. This includes Chloe Aaron, Vera Blas, Michaela Butchart, Cheyenna Curley, Alexandria Fuller, Eleanor Hand, Matilda Hand, Sylvia Hand, Cassidy Kelp, Kindra Kelp, Iriena Khufu and Clara Ledbetter. Several of the girls have performed in other theater shows, and many of them are involved in other extracurricular activities, such as sports, gymnastics, ballet, hip hop, band and Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County.

Singing, dancing and yelling on stage are all reasons the young actors gave for taking part in Last Resort Players’ production.

They also said family will be coming from all over the country to watch the show.

Last Resort Players will make the Florence Events Center lobby extra special during “Annie,” including having a raffle, showing material about supporting local foster children and even some of Trudy’s artwork.

Friday and Saturday shows are Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are Nov. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $20 adults and $10 for students, under age 18. A special discount is given for Last Resort Players members of $4 for adult tickets. Call the FEC box office at 541-9971994 or buy on-line at www.eventcenter. org.

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Florence favorite Holly Jolly Follies returns .......... 11 Coos Art Museum features three exhibits ............. 12 Handmade Holiday Gift Gallery ............................. 16 South Slough opens for November events ............ 18 NOVEMBER 2017 • Arts & Entertainment • COAST CENTRAL • 3

EVENTS CALENDAR WALDPORT/ YACHATS NOV. 2

Business After Hours — Heceta Lighthouse B&B 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public; parking $5 NW Adventure Quest will provide a free shuttle service Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint

NOV. 4

Coat Drive 9 a.m. to noon Open to public Waldport Community Center 265 NW Hemlock St., Waldport

NOV. 4 AND 5

Crafts on the Coast 20th Annual Harvest & Holidays Arts & Crafts Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Yachats Commons

NOV. 10 TO 12

17th annual Yachats Celtic Music Festival Full Day Events Tickets required yachatscelticmusicfestival.org

NOV. 11

Wise Woman Emerging Workshop 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets required Yachats Commons 541-547-2757

NOV. 12 Rummage and Holiday Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public Crestview Heights School 2750 S. Crestline Drive, Waldport NOV. 16 5th Annual Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium 5 to 8 p.m.

Open to public Yachats Commons tinyurl.com/perpetua2017

DEC. 2 AND 3 2017 Annual Christmas Bazaar & Winter Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 9 a.m. to noon Open to public St. Anthony Catholic Church 685 NE Broadway St., Waldport FLORENCE NOV. 2

Business After Hours — Heceta Lighthouse B&B 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public; parking $5 NW Adventure Quest will provide a free shuttle service Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint

NOV. 3

Last Resort Players Present “Annie, The Broadway Musical” 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20 adults, $10 for youth 18 and under Florence Events Center eventcenter.org

NOV. 4 LRP Presents “Annie” 7 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center NOV. 5

LRP Presents “Annie” 2 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

NOV. 10

Handmade Holiday Gift Gallery Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design 1458 First St. LRP Presents “Annie” 7 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

NOV. 11 Veteran's Day Ceremony 9 to 11 a.m.

Open to public Florence Elks Lodge Handmade Holiday Gift Gallery 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open to public The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design 1458 First St. Florence Veteran’s Day Parade Grand Marshals — Korean War Veterans 2 p.m.

All patriotic groups and individuals are welcome to participate Open to public Historic Old Town Florence 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Various locations in Historic Old Town Florence and Uptown 101 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com LRP Presents “Annie” 7 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

NOV. 12

LRP Presents “Annie” 2 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

NOV. 15 SEACoast presents The Black Market Trust 6:30 p.m. — Pre-concert Talk 7 p.m. — Showtime Tickets required Florence Events Center NOV. 16 Business After Hours — Roby’s Furniture & Appliance 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Roby’s Furniture & Appliance

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and the Mattress Shoppe

NOV. 17 Third annual Holiday Market 4 to 7 p.m.

Open to public The Wren's Nest 1732 Laurel Place, Unit B NOV. 18 Christmas DIY Night Make and Take and Potluck 4 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Florence Christian Church 990 Second St. florencechurch.com NOV. 20 Florence City Council Meeting — Tentative 5:30 p.m.

Open to public Florence City Hall ci.florence.or.us NOV. 23 Thanksgiving Day Florence Kiwanis Club Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Details TBA

NOV. 25 Small Business Saturday Festival of Trees “Walking Through a Winter Wonderland” Benefit for Oregon Coast Military Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center oregoncoastmilitarymuseum. com Florence Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Afternoon to dusk Open to public to meet Santa Claus and hear holiday songs Historic Old Town Florence Wallflowers & Wine 6:30 p.m.

Tickets required

Florence Events Center Early RSVP encouraged

NOV. 26 Festival of Trees Dinner and Auction Benefit for Oregon Coast Military Museum 5 p.m.

Tickets and RSVP required Florence Events Center oregoncoastmilitarymuseum. com DEC. 1, 2 AND 3 Florence Nativity Festival Open to public The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2705 Munsel Lake Road 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Florence Food Share Open to public Florence Events Center www.florencefoodshare.org 2017 Holly Jolly Follies: “Totally Twisted Tinsel” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $18 adults, $10 youth 12 and younger Florence Events Center crowkids.com

REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY Wine and Paint Nights, Wine Tastings Most Saturdays and Fridays 5 p.m.

Mindpower Gallery 417 Fir Ave.

DEC. 1 AND 2 Reedsport Holiday Bazaar Coastal Douglas Arts and Business Alliance (CDABA) 4 to 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Reedsport Community Building EVENTS CONTINUE ON PAGE 5

NORTH BEND/COOS BAY CHARLESTON NOV. 2

Coos Sand 'n Sea Quilters Meeting 6:15 p.m. — Social time 7 p.m. — Meeting Open to public Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay

NOV. 3 First Friday Wine Walk 5 to 7 p.m. $10 for wineglass and map Coos Bay Visitor Center 50 Central Ave. Logos Players Present “The Imaginary Invalid” Dinner Theater 6 p.m. — Dinner 7 p.m. — Showtime Tickets required Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay.

NOV. 4 Mixed Media Art Opening Noon to 3 p.m.

Open to public South Slough Reserve Empty Bowls Coos County 2017

4 to 7:30 p.m.

Tickets required Oregon Coast Culinary Institute 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay

The Quebe Sisters 7 p.m.

Tickets required Egyptian Theatre

Logos Players Present “The Imaginary Invalid” Dinner Theater 6 p.m. — Dinner 7 p.m. — Showtime Tickets required Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay

NOV. 10 “Where are Queer People Welcome?”

Community Conversation 6 p.m.

Open to public Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections

Community Conversation: “Values, Environmental Policy” 6 p.m.

Open to public Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections

NOV. 11 “Race and Place” Community Conversation 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Open to public Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections

After Hours at the Library Fall fundraiser for Coos Bay Public Library Foundation 7 p.m.

Tickets required Coos Bay Public Library

NOV. 5 Logos Players Present “The Imaginary Invalid” Matinee 2 p.m.

Tickets required Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

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BANDON/COQUILLE NOV. 3 TO 5

“The Audition” Friday and Saturday – 7 p.m.

Sunday – 2 p.m. matinee Tickets required Sprague Theater newartistsproductions.org

NOV. 5 Art for Health 2017 4 to 6 p.m.

Tickets required Bandon Community Center 541-329-1040

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Sea Glass Jewelry Art 1 to 4 p.m. $15 per person South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 541-888-5558 ext. 126 Eugene Ballet Company Presents “The Nutcracker” Shows at 3 and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets required Hales Center for the Performing Arts

NOV. 11 Veteran’s Day Salute 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public Bandon History Museum 270 Fillmore Ave. SE DEC. 2 “Shipwrecks of Curry County” 1 to 4 p.m.

Open to public Bandon History Museum 270 Fillmore Ave. SE

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Galleries & Museums

PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Gallery, 400 Ninth St., local artists, 541-997-8412 The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St., featuring 20+ local artists, 541-902-2505

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

The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, 1458 First St., jaynesmoleydesign.com Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., various exhibits, 541-997-7884 Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., various artists, 541-997-3132 GARDINER Three Rivers Gallery, 77231 Highway 101, sculptures & drawings, 541-271-2030 Tsunami Gallery, 77207 Highway 101, sculptures by Mack Holman and various artists, 541-271-1597 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

Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-2440 Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., 541-902-5160 Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-7121 Pacific Frameworks, 2420 Highway 101,

North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., various artists, 541-756-0400 COOS BAY Art of Life, 245 S. Second St., local & Pacific Northwest artists, 541-808-2261 Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., various artists, 541-756-4088

210 2nd Street Southeast, Bandon, OR 97411

(541) 347-4133

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

Educational Fun Art Prints Glass Jewelry Home & Garden & More

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Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., various exhibits, 541-267-3901 Coos Bay Boat Building Center, 100 Newmark Ave., maritime heritage, 541808-2211 Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., various artists, 541-269-1101 Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St., various exhibits, 541-756-6320 Marshfield Sun Printing Museum, 1049 N. Front St., exhibits, 541-267-3762 Pacific Park Gallery, 1957 Thompson Road, various artists, 541-759-3038 COQUILLE

Submit all listings to PressReleases@ TheSiuslawNews.com BANDON Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 125 Chicago Ave., various artists, 541-3475355 Bandon Glass Art Studio, 240 Highway 101, various artists, 541-347-4723 Bandon Historical Society Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave., 541-347-2164 Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St., various artists, 541-347-3221 Harbortown Events Center, 325 Second St., various exhibits, 541-329-0112 Sage Place, 525 11th St., various artists, 541-329-0303

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

Second Street Gallery, 210 Second St., various artists, 541-347-4133

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

Soaring Seal Gallery, 1295 Oregon Ave., photography, 541-329-0551

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

Vines Art Glass, 47074 Highway 101, artwork by Bryce Dimitruk, 541-347-2652

Florence Area

DINING

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4. INTERNATIONAL C-FOOD MARKET 1498 Bay Street Old Town Florence (541) 997-9646

2. A&W FAMILY RESTAURANT 17th & Hwy. 101 Florence, OR (541) 997-8124

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6. Bridgewater Fish House and Zebra Bar 1297 Bay Street Old Town Florence 541-997-1133 bridgewaterfishhouse.com

3. SURFSIDE RESTAURANT AT DRIFTWOOD SHORES RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 88416 1st Avenue Florence, OR (541) 997-8263 1-800-422-5091

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A. DRIFTWOOD SHORES RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 88416 1ST AVENUE FLORENCE, OR. 541-997-8263 1-800-422-5091 B. OLD TOWN INN 170 HWY. 101 FLORENCE, OR 800 587-5879 www.old-town-inn.com

C. RIVERHOUSE INN 1202 BAY STREET FLORENCE, OR 888 824-2752 www.riverhouseflorence.com

Art for Health Nov. 5 fundraiser benefits the Quarterly Art Shows at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

BANDON— The second annual Art for Health fundraiser will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Bandon Community Center from 4 to 6 p.m.

Proceeds from Art for Health will benefit the 2018 Quarterly Art Shows at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC). Tickets are $35 for a single ticket and $55 for a couple. Tickets will be available at SCHHC’s Patient Services Desk or by calling 541-3291040.

Single ticket buyers will receive one 12-inch by 12-inch painting by a local artist, food and a drink ticket. Couples who utilize the $55 ticket will receive two paintings, food and two drink tickets.

Local artists will be in attendance to offer insight into their artistic practice and the benefits of exhibiting at the SCHHC’s Art Shows.

Music will be performed by Contra Swings, led by Jennifer Sordyl Berg and Don Berg. Catering is by Edgewaters Restaurant.

Advance purchase is strongly encouraged. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

The Art for Health program will include: • Hors d’oeuvres • A signature Art for Health cocktail • A short talk by Janice Horne, a local artist who regularly shows at SCHHC • A small silent auction featuring pieces from Janice Horne as well as a selection of local artist’s artwork Why Art for Health?

The Art for Health fundraiser ensures that the SCHHC Quarterly Art Shows will continue. The SCHHC Quarterly Art shows have become a signature event for artists, both local and regional, to show their work.

Bandon and the southern Oregon coast are home to many artists practicing in a variety of media. The area is home to sculptors, collagists, oil painters, pastel artists, bronze artists, assemblage artists, plein air groups, woodworkers and photographers.

In order to showcase the vibrant artistic culture thriving in the region, local artist and longtime Bandon resident Victoria Tierney worked with the Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center administration to begin the Quarterly Art Shows at SCHHC. The shows began in 2001. Tierney retired from curating the shows in 2015, handing the curatorial duties to local artists Ava Richey and Susan Lehman. Richey and Lehman have curated the quarterly shows since 2015 and have worked diligently to continue Tierney’s work of building community around art at the health center.

The Quarterly Art Shows at SCHHC benefit artists, patients, SCHHC staff and the Bandon community. For artists, the shows offer up the walls of the health center, the largest gallery in the region.

Patients and family members enjoy the therapeutic effects of the artistry surrounding them as they recover. Staff also enjoy the presence of art in the halls as they go about their work. Finally, the community of Bandon and the southern Oregon coast is invited to come to the hospital at any time during the course of each show to view the art, activating the halls of the hospital.

The event is hosted by the Southern Coos Health Foundation and the Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center.

For more information about this event, contact Scott McEachern at 541-329-1040 or smceachern@southerncoos.org.

Yachats Celtic Music Festival

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he 17th annual Yachats Celtic Music Festival returns to the beautiful coastal city of Yachats from Nov. 10 to 12. A glorious weekend of Celtic music awaits all who attend. The festival is a delight, featuring world class traditional and contemporary music of the Celtic countries, showcasing the influence of Celtic music throughout the world.

This year’s festival entertainment features The Seamus Egan Project, The Bronnie Griffin Band featuring Bronnie Griffin with Cary Novotny and Johnny B Connolly, Kevin Carr and Family, Lindsay Straw, Na Rosai, Bob Soper and Elizabeth Nicholson, plus many surprises.

The entire town of Yachats embraces the festival.

Experience a new “pub style” format at the Yachats Commons, along with mini concerts at the Little Log Church and dance workshops on the wooden floor of the Yachats Lions Club.

People can also witness the “Piper on the Point” at sunset.

Enjoy workshops, storytelling, dancing, jam sessions, whiskey tasting, gourmet food and drinks, plus a variety of vendors.

Friday activities start at noon with a mix of free and paid events throughout the weekend.

Seamus Egan will play during the Yachats Celtic Music Festival Nov. 10 to 12.

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The Yachats Celtic Music Festival is produced

by Polly Plumb Productions.

Tickets are now on sale at brownpapertickets. com/event/3081865.

For more information, visit www.yachatsceltic musicfestival.org or facebook.com/CelticMusic Festival.

Winter Music Festival tickets on sale now

FLORENCE—The Friends of the Florence Events Center has expanded the four-show lineup for the 16th annual Winter Music Festival scheduled for Jan. 12 to 14 at the Florence Events Center. Tickets are now officially on sale.

On Friday, Jan. 12, Grammy-winning Bluegrass icon Laurie Lewis takes the stage, supported by the blistering Americana of Jeff Scroggins and Colorado.

The daytime Saturday shows include four Florence favorites: Castletown, Calaveras, Cabin Fever NW and Pretty Gritty, along with the Texas hillbilly swinging crooner Petunia and The Vipers.

The main event on Saturday night has the legendary Al Stewart performing his multi- platinum-

selling album “Year of the Cat.” Pacific Northwest troubadour John Craigie will also appear.

Sunday afternoon will feature the first ever Gospel Gumbo Gathering at the Florence Winter Music Festival. Local choir members, under the direction of Marty Adams, will sing gospel classics while headliners On The Rocks, a 13-member acapella group from University of Oregon, bring down the house.

The festival will also bring back Florence Regional Arts Alliance’s (FRAA) Artisan Fair, as well as the annual pie sale.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit winter musicfestival.org or event center.org.

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2nd Saturday Gallery Tour explores the arts Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on, Saturday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour inspires locals and visiting tourists alike and reinforces Florence as an ever-evolving arts destination. Enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community. The tour begins at any of the participating locations. For more information, visit 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com.

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BACKSTREET GALLERY On Nov. 11, there will be great food and entertainment as well as a wonderful variety of creations at Backstreet Gallery as it welcomes the Best of Show winners from the “Shoe-In Show” of June, Kathy King and Mariann Mawcinitt. Their pieces displayed during November will be a surprise. Bill Johnson, an artist in the “Little Dickens Miniature Show” last December, will show his unique 3D mixed-media assemblages.

Backstreet salutes their accomplishments with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m., rich with music by Mike Lovejoy, appetizers and drinks.

Johnson has won several ribbons in Backstreet’s community shows. He moved to Florence 12 years ago after retiring as a residential designer. His assemblages have been shown at Greentrees, Backstreet Gallery and at Portland’s Art and Soul Show, where he won an award. Bill is also a member of Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) and has shown his work there as well. His latest pieces are unusual industrial lamps.

King has been dabbling in Acrylics for the past 50 years. After winning first place in the 2010 FACA Rhody Show with one of her paintings, King chose an alternate artistic path, that of quilting. Her quilts have won numerous awards shown in the Florence Wave of Quilts Show, Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild Show in Newport and the Eugene Emerald Valley Quilters Guild. You may see a few cats that paw their way into her beautiful piecework.

Prior to her concentration in fabric art, King created garden mosaics from broken pieces of pottery. She returns to acrylic painting in this show.

Since Mawcinitt loves working with her hands, she has spent years searching for the “perfect art form.” She attempted her

Several artists' work will be on display in Florence galleries in November, including (from left) Bill Johnson's industrial lamps, David LaBriere's photography and Mariann Mawcinitt's mosaics. Attend receptions on Nov. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour. first mosaic in 2003 and has never wanted to try anything else.

Her fabulous favorite creations are abstract; however, representational pieces also vie for her favorites.

“From broken plates to stained glass, mosaic is what keeps me going out to my shop. What I considered a ‘hobby’ is now my art,” Mawcinitt said.

Come to Backstreet, 1421 Bay St., to see how the work of these outstanding community artists have enriched Backstreet, or visit www.backstreetgallery.org.

GALLERY ABOVE THE SILVER LININGS BOUTIQUE For the entire month of November, The Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique is honored to present David LaBriere from Portland, Ore., who specializes in art photography. During the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour, The Gallery Above will host his champagne and hors d’oeurves reception between 3 and 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to see LaBriere’s creative cornucopia of incredibly special and tantalizing photographs.

When people delve into the photo art of LaBriere’s collection, they see his exploration of flowers, landscapes, automobiles, redwoods and so much more. All of the objects come alive and are filled with breath.

From the first time LaBriere picked up his camera, he has been fascinated with the art of photography. His camera lens projects and preserves what his eyes can see and captures the expressive power of color, shapes and textures to expose a world we rarely see but that is continuously around us.

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“I specialize in photographing hidden details in nature,” LaBriere said. “I especially love flowers. Their world appears fragile, yet their color and texture can be remarkably bold and powerful. I also harbor a lifelong love of the exceptional designs and embellishments of classic and custom cars and, yes, hot rods, too. When I get it right, my work captures the wonder delight and joy I feel in the world around me.”

LaBriere’s works feel more like paintings than photographs through his techniques.

All of his works are printed on ready to hang aluminum.

This show features a collection of images in five diverse categories. Redwoods, Love of Cars, Flora, Strange Faces and General scenes.

LaBriere’s artwork will be hanging in The Gallery Above the Silver Linings Boutique at 2217 Highway 101 in Florence.

The Gallery Above’s hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LaBriere’s works can also be seen at FRAA in Historic Old Town Florence.

Winter Blooms!

REFRESH THE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Enjoy the colors of the season while planting for Spring

Brilliant Color for Gray Winter Days Hellebores, Winter-blooming Camellia, Skimmia, Viburnum

OPEN HOUSE!

Saturday, November 11, 10am to 5pm Join us for cider, homemade cookies, as we celebrate the season!

Bold Red Berries!

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‘TOTALLY TWISTED TINSEL’ – THE 2017 HOLLY JOLLY FOLLIES T

he Holly Jolly Follies are a happy community tradition in Florence, and local people count on the annual production to “put them in the holiday mood.� This year’s Follies, called “Totally Twisted Tinsel: The True Meaning of Christmas,� will be produced Dec. 1, 2 and 3 by local nonprofit, Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW).

CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard is honored to once again be at the helm.

CROW Producer Rose Ellen Jacobson has penned a quirky plot, involving many creative and clever characters.

This year, the theme revolves around friendship, patience, understanding and the true meaning of the holiday season. But of course, these important concepts are not always easily attained. The leading characters, who are Amarillo Snowden, an aging Ballroom dance champion, and Dolly Dinkle, an opinionated, bossy dance studio owner, get their tinsel in a twist and must learn a comedic lesson in how to “get along.�

Of course, this hilarious plot is accompanied by beautiful vocals, funny little skits and scenes, ensemble numbers and the debut of CROW’s new Flight Dance Team, which will present two stunning pieces of choreography.

Producing the Follies is no easy feat, since it involves such a diverse crowd of talents. Local groups and individuals bring a myriad of ideas and offerings to CROW each year, and it can be a bit challenging to piece the puzzle together. Through it all, CROW is honored to produce its

Amarillo Snowden gives Santa Claus a list of things he wants for Christmas. Catch Snowden and Claus — and other favorites — in this year’s Holly Jolly Follies at the Florence Events Center Dec. 1 to 3. second year of the Follies, which has become a Florence tradition throughout the years. “There are many challenges in day-to-day life for the average person,� says Heard. “It’s my hope that the Follies can make you forget your troubles and come along for a light-

hearted, warm and fuzzy sleigh ride with us. We promise we’ll make you smile.�

For tickets to the 2017 Holly Jolly Follies, visit the Florence Events Center website, www.eventcenter.org, or call 541-997-1994.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and younger.

Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

All proceeds from the Follies support youth scholarships and the ongoing arts programming that CROW provides to local kids.

For additional details about CROW and the Follies, visit www.crowkids.com.

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Coos Art Museum's Autumn Exhibits The Satirical Art of Stan Fullerton “Heads up: The Satirical Art of Stan Fullerton” opens at Coos Art Museum on Oct. 13. The exhibition, which takes place in the museum’s Uno E. Richter Atrium Gallery, features paintings, etchings and sculpture by Coos Bay artist Stan Fullerton.

An opening reception will take place on Friday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. All are invited to attend this free Undertow by Dolores Lusitana Ravens of Adversity by Stan Fullerton event.

Satire has a long hisby arched bridges and lined with homes oos Art Museum will be hosting tory in the arts and was central to the coun- cisco and the City Lights Bookstore. In that span an array of colors and interWatercolors: the Photography of terculture movements of the late 1950s and particular, he was personal friends with national styles reflected in the endlessly Dolores Lusitana, a solo exhibition literary figures such as Allen Ginsberg and the 1960s. shifting patterns of the water below. by the Venice, Calif, artist. The exhibiRichard Brautigan.

Fullerton, a student of the famous Ger“When I review these images, I’ll often tion opened in October and will continue From such sources he derived his satiriman/American satirical painter George discover things that I didn’t consciously through Dec. 9. cal outlook on life, art and authority figsee when taking the photograph,” Lusita- Grosz, was on the road to becoming a major Lusitana has had her photography ures, his favorite targets. na said. “These photographs are testament artistic figure in his own right with several exhibited in both Los Angeles and Santa “I paint human folly. I paint authority figNew York solo-exhibitions to his credit. to our ever changing perception of reality, Fe, N.M. She has also had an interesting ures as fools, and fools as authority figures,” Fullerton was also an active participant and varied career with numerous projects within and without, and to beauty realFullerton said. of the “Beat Culture” centered in San Franized only through reflection.” involving photography. Among these are: He eventually rejected both the “counterAssociate Producer of the Annenberg culture scene” and the art world.

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ntil Dec. 9, Coos Art Museum will feature “All Things Salmon,” an exhibition of contemporary salmon-themed art works.

For sustenance, industry or sport, salmon have had a profound influence on many peoples and cultures. The impact of this powerful migratory fish can be seen in art works from prehistoric stone carvings through contemporary glass.

Nowhere is salmon art more evident than in the Pacific Northwest, where the salmon has been the source of life and sometimes controversy for hundreds of years.

In this nationwide competition/exhibition CAM has focused on the theme of salmon in contemporary art. Juror Dr.

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Deana Dartt, former Curator of Native American Art at the Portland Art Museum and current Scholar-in-Residence at the

School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe, NM, has selected 60 stunning works of art to represent the range of salmon art today.

The exhibition will open with a free public reception on Friday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.

On Thursday, Oct. 19, Dartt will announce the top artist awards of this juried competition and conduct a guided walkthrough of the exhibition at 5 p.m.

This program is also free to the public.

The “All Things Salmon” art competition is made possible by a generous grant from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund.

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Florence Festival of Trees

he fourth annual Florence Festival of Trees, a benefit for the Oregon Coast Military Museum, will be held Nov. 25 and 26 at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The public is invited to “Walk Through a Winter Wonderland” on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to view and purchase more than 100 festively decorated holiday trees and wreaths sponsored by local businesses and designers.

There is no admission charge.

Sunday's signature event includes a catered formal dinner and live auction, featuring the father/daughter duo of Bob Sneddon and Kady Sneddon as auctioneers, where a collection of specially designed and decorated trees will be offered to the highest bidder.

The preview starts at 4 p.m., with the dinner and auction beginning at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $40 each and available for purchase

at the gift shop at the Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St. in Florence. Gift shop hours are Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets may also be purchased at Beach House Gifts on Bay Street in Historic Old Town Florence, and at Cindy Wobbe Estate Sales in the Antiques District on Highway 101.

For more information, contact Wobbe at 541-999-0126 or Lynn Malaspino-Badel at 916-889-4075.

South Coast Folk Society offers dance Wise Woman Emerging Workshop on Nov. 11

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 dances will be taught, and no partner is needed.

The emphasis will be on easy tradition dances from America and around the world. These include squares and circles, line dances and set dances, folk dances and ballroom. Many of the dances will be accompanied by live music, and musicians are invited to come and join in.

Light refreshments will be available.

For more information, email southcoastfolksociety@gmail.com or call Paul at 541404-8267.

Come be part of a rich and deeply moving day at The Wise Woman Emerging Workshop, which will be held Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Yachats Commons.

Attendees will explore, celebrate and embrace the sacred and inherent feminine wisdom of the Wise Woman/Crone/Elder/ Divine Feminine.

Using mixed media collage — paint, paper, beads and more — participants will let their wise, creative, authentic self emerge

onto the pages of a sacred journal. It is sacred because it will contain the wisdom that is uniquely you. No experience is necessary.

The workshop is $75, which includes all materials and a mixed media journal. People are asked to bring their own lunch and snacks.

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact event sponsor Antique Virgin at 541-547-2757 or the organizers at 541-6102677 or swany139@hotmail.com.

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Parade Begins at 2pm 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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CRAB CRACK Florence prepares for 12th annual Nativity Festival D T o 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 seeking community members who would like to participate in this year’s event, which will be held Dec. 1, 2 and 3 and runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Displayers from past years are invited to join in again.

All nativity sets, large or small, are welcome.

The festival takes place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ building, located on the corner of North COURTESY PHOTOS Fork and Munsel Lake roads, and is free The woman’s auxiliary of charge. of The Church of Jesus The festival is sponsored by the womChrist of Latter-Day an’s auxiliary of The Church of Jesus Saints in Florence annuChrist of Latter-Day Saints and is open to ally plans the Florence all people and all faiths.

Nativity Festival. The Contact Vickie Kennedy at 541-997- December event is open 7404 or by e-mail at vdkennedy54@ to all people and all gmail.com for registration information. faiths.

he seventh annual Florence Crab Crack is a benefit for Florence Food Share. The Crab Crack will be at the Florence Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tickets will go on sale Dec. 1.

All the proceeds from this event will go to Florence Food Share.

Oregon coast Dungeness crab, along with pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread, sodas, coffee and BJ’s dessert will be served by “crab head” volunteers. A no-host bar will also be available.

There will also be a silent auction.

Contact Florence Food Share Executive Director Norma Barton at 541-9979110 or nbarton@florencefoodshare. org to purchase tickets, arrange group seating or for more information.

Tickets to this event are $40 each, with only 400 tickets to be available.

The deadline for ticket purchases is Jan. 25 and will NOT be available at the door.

Tickets will also be available weekdays at Florence Food Share, 2190 Spruce St., or by calling 541-997-9110.

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Pick up your bracelet and signature charm at a Trailhead for $5.00. Then visit Charm Trail locations around Florence to add charms for $2.00 each to complete your bracelet.

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THE STUDIOS DEBUTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY

The first Handmade Holiday Gift Gallery will feature local artists, such as (from left) Brayson Myrick, Denise Tarvin, Jayne Smoley, Lindsey Phillips and Melody Stancato, in November. The public is invited to visit the gallery on Saturday, Nov. 11, for a reception and to meet these and other artists.

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he Studios at Jayne Smoley Designs is hosting the first Handmade Holiday Gift Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 11, to feature the talents of local and regional artists and makers.

This one-day Gift Gallery is an opportunity for regional artists to showcase and sell their work, and for the community to purchase unique, high quality handmade gifts.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Florence Food Share holiday baskets.

The Studios is at 1458 First St. in Historic Old Town Florence, and the event is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artists include â&#x20AC;&#x153;ExplOREâ&#x20AC;? photographer Jo Beau-

dreau, reclaimed wood sign artist Jamie Dompierre, pastel artist and master crafter Kassy Keppol, mixed-media artist and jeweler Gigi Lassan, Meant Manufacturing founder and textile creator Lindsey Phillips, whimsical oil painter Tamarah Phillips, fused glass artist and gallery owner Jayne Smoley, Pacific Northwest art jeweler Melody Stancato, jewelry artist Denise Tarvin and Siuslaw High School students Jessalynn Keppol, who creates sculptures and jewelry from upcycled copper wire, and Brayson Myrick, who makes wooden signs.

Several of these artists sell their work through online stores, but rarely showcase their work in their own home-

town area of Florence.

There will be live music throughout the day.

For more information, go to jaynesmoleydesign.com.

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South Slough hosts November events Florence seeks artist for Siuslaw Bridge Steps Art Installation T T

he South Slough Reserve is hosting a Mixed Media Art Show for artists Karen Stillwagon and Susan Chambers on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon to 3 p.m.

Stillwagon’s works consist of large oil paintings of abstracts, pastels of animals and seascapes, commissioned pet portraits and charcoals of birds.

Chamber’s work focuses on marine life and industries that relate to ocean and estuary ecosystems.

Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of South Slough Reserve, Inc., at this free event. People are invited to meet with the artists and relax in the beauty of the South Slough.

The South Slough is also hosting two events on Saturday, Nov. 18.

From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., discover the world of mushrooms with local expert John Schaefer at “Fall Mushrooms.”

Learn how to identify at least 15 local mushroom species and techniques for mushroom hunting.

This workshop takes place indoors and along trails, so people are encour-

he City of Florence and the Florence Public Art Committee (PAC) are pleased to announce plans to create and install several high-impact art projects in and around the urban renewal district, which centers around Historic Old Town.

The PAC believes that these projects will generate community pride and connectivity, provide artists a creative outlet with high visibility and benefit citizens with quality and meaningful public art while encouraging economic development and tourism.

The first project the group is seeking artists for will be for the Siuslaw Bridge Steps Art Installation. The Siuslaw Bridge in Old Town Florence is a historic landmark, long a symbol for the city and gateway to the riverfront downtown area. The Siuslaw Bridge Steps Art Installation Project is an exciting outdoor public art project designed to beautify and enhance the park-like hill and pedestrian steps leading from Old Town Florence up to the Siuslaw River Bridge.

The vision for this project is to install artwork on the steps, utilizing them as a

canvas while also incorporating the railings, lighting and natural incline of the landscape. The goal of this project is to bring this interesting but often overlooked area of Old Town Florence to life with eyecatching and interactive art, while at the same time maintaining the functionality and safety of the steps for pedestrian use.

PAC is looking for imaginative designs that include the possibility of community participation at some stage of the installation process.

Design ideas that utilize a variety of media are encouraged.

For more information about PAC and its projects, visit the City of Florence website at www.ci.florence.or.us/bc-pac/publicart-program.

For more about the Bridge Steps Art Installation, or to submit a proposal, visit the call detail information and view other calls for art at www.callforentry.org, and search for City of Florence. Contact City Recorder/Economic Development Coordinator Kelli Weese at kelli.weese@ci.florence. or.us with questions.

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Art lovers will be delighted to find that art is not just confined to galleries in Florence; it is everywhere you look, with several pieces of original public art on display in prominent locations through the city.

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To help you navigate all the Florence art community has to offer, when you visit any of the locations featured in this passport, be sure to collect a sticker for the entry form in the back of the booklet. You’re eligible for prizes once you collect all 10 stickers.

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The cost is $20 per person.

Then, from 1 to 4 p.m., there will be a class on Sea Glass Jewelry Art. “If you are eager to put to good use the sea glass you have emptied from your pockets from countless walks on the beach, then this workshop is for you,” organizers said.

Come join local artist Joni Bour to learn several freeform wire-wrapping techniques to make funky, cool and unique one-of-a-kind pendants to wear or incorporate into larger projects, such as sun catchers.

“Tap into your inner artist and create something beautiful out of something once thought worthless,” Bour said.

All materials will be included, but participants are encouraged to bring treasurers from home to use in the workshop. There is a fee of $15 per person.

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

When your travels are complete, please turn in your entry form to be eligible to win a fantastic piece of art donated by our participating locations. As well as other prizes each month.

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