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April 2022 Inside: Florence Events Center gets a little “Frozen” thanks to CROW Last Resort Players hold auditions Early Rhody Flower Show Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe Medicare Workshop Rhody Days in May & more!

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2 • Arts & Entertainment • FLORENCE CENTER STAGE • APRIL 2022

For The First Time In Forever — CROW Presents ‘Frozen Jr.’ Do you want to build a snowman? Did you know that some people are worth melting for?

Do you sometimes need to “Let it Go?” If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you should get your tickets for CROW’s production of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” — showing April 22 to 24 live on stage at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Audiences of all ages will absolutely love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the top-grossing animated film of all time. Everyone’s favorite characters appear in the show, and audience members get to watch as they embark on an epic, musical, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, sisterhood and discovering the real meaning of true love.

Along with plenty of laughs along the way!

“Frozen Jr.” includes such memorable songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production, such as “Hygge” and “Dangerous overarching themes about the true power of To Dream.”

“With its empowering message of love and friendship and sisterhood, this show is sure to understanding, laugh-out-loud moments, and give you a flurry of goosebumps,” said Mela-

nie Heard, show director and CROW’s Artistic Director. “‘Frozen Jr.’ is going to be absolutely sparkling!”

The show will be presented in a hybrid “concert style,” which means that there will be reduced movement and choreography for some songs, due to COVID-related rehearsal constraints. CROW still promises to include plenty of theatre magic, including an incredible set, full costumes exciting special effects and much more.

Tickets are on sale now for “Frozen Jr.” through the Florence Events Center Box Office. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for youth. A student/military discount is available in person at the box office window.

Both in-person and livestream tickets are available for all three performances, and there are currently no masking or audience entry requirements.

For more information, please visit www. crowkids.com/frozen-jr.

“We hope you’ll join us in Arendelle,” said Heard. “For the first time in forever … CROW is back on stage!”

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Last Resort Players (LRP) is pleased to announce the fall musical, “Sweet Charity,” which will appear on the Florence Events Center mainstage on Nov. 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2022. The show will be Directed by Laura Merz.

Auditions will be held Saturday, April 30, on the FEC, 715 Quince St. “Sweet Charity” follows the romantic trials and tribulations of Charity Hope Valentine, “a girl who wanted to be loved.”

Charity is a taxi dancer, a dance partner-for-hire at a seedy dance hall in New York City. Though the job may be decidedly undesirable, Charity’s

hopeful romanticism and unfailing legendary director/choreographer optimism lift her out of her circum- Bob Fosse and with a laugh-a-minute script by the incomparable Neil Simon, every audience is destined to fall in love with Charity’s limitless spirit, as she lives life “hopefully ever after.”

According to LRP, “This fabulous show is big and needs singers, dancers stances and help her reach for a life and actors, both male and female. All beyond. In the past, she’s been strung auditioners must be age 18 or older, as along and hung out to dry by a series this show contains smoking, drinkof bad relationships and lousier men. ing, marijuana, and subtle reference to When she meets Oscar, a neurotic, prostitution.” shy actuary seemingly from another For show and audition details, inworld, will she finally find true love at cluding a downloadable audition aplast? plication, go to www.LastResortPlayOne of the most famous shows by ers.com.

Rhododendron Festival Returns May 18 to 22

The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce announced that “Back in Bloom” is the theme for the 116th Rhododendron Festival from May 18 to 22.

“The festival, with its carnival, Rho-

dodendron Court, parades, classic car cruise, vendor fair, and flower show serves as the unofficial kickoff to the summer tourist season here in Oregon’s Coastal Playground,” said Cham-

ber President/CEO Bettina Hannigan.

“We can’t wait to be ‘back in bloom.’”

For more info and applications for the parade or vendors, visit florence chamber.com.

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— April 8 at 6:30 p.m. —

Have you felt spirit around you but are not sure on how to make that connection?

Have you always wondered how psychic mediums connect with spirit and interpret the messages to deliver it to their clients bringing them closure and healing?

Join well-known Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe as he invites the Florence community to this extraordinary workshop.

Regardless if you are just starting out developing mediumship or just beginning to connect with your gifts in general, this workshop will help you understand the groundwork of mediumship!

During this workshop, not only will Monroe share his knowledge of being a working medium in the public for the past eight years, but also his intensive training with world renowned mediums from all over the globe.

“Being a Psychic Medium is more than just receiving hugs and looking cute while doing it,” Monroe said. “Be-

ing a medium is being able to connect with loved ones in spirit on a soul level.

“As you fully embrace that loved one on the other sides energy you are also holding space for your client, a space where healing can begin, and they can walk away feeling lighter and much closer to their loved ones in spirit.”

Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe During this workshop, Monroe will cov- energy with spirit er not only understanding • How to embrace the energy and spirit, but how to messages make sure people are giving • How to hold the energy spirit and their clients their for healing not only for your absolute best! client but also for spirit “I am looking forward to • How to put the images truly breaking it down on you are sensing/feeling into an energetic level,” Monroe words said.

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• How to connect with This workshop will be part spirit lecture and part hands-on • How to merge your practice.

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Daniel Monroe is a young and extremely gifted international psychic medium from the Portland area with the ability to “hear” and “see” that which most cannot.

Given this gift to be able to communicate with our loved ones in spirit, Monroe has been able to share his gifts and relay messages full of love, laughter and healing to thousands of people from all over.

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during this extraordinary event “Hello from Heaven.”

“During this event full of messages from spirit, get ready to experience and witness the remarkable healing messages from your loved ones in heaven,” Monroe said.

As with any gallery reading, not everyone is guaranteed a direct reading; however, spirit does “piggy back,” meaning there can be messages encoded in the readings that at any moment you hear a message that rings true in your heart, that message can easily be for you as well.

Attendees can let Monroe help them understand and receive answers to the questions that may linger in their minds so that they can heal their heart.

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FACE makes space at the Indoor Yard Sale on April 30

Florence Arts, Culture and Entertainment (FACE), the nonprofit 501c3 in support of the Florence Events Center, announces the sale of year!

That’s right — everyone’s favorite Indoor Yard Sale is back on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FEC, 715 Quince St. Entry is only $1 per person.

“We missed you in 2021 (when the events center was closed) and we hope you missed us,” FACE members said. “Perhaps your garage, closets and backyard sheds missed our sale as well.”

Bargain Hunters: Perhaps you’re looking for garden tools or outfitting a cabin or RV. One of the dozens of vendors might have just what you need on sale -- plus things you didn’t know you needed!

Vendors: This sale’s the time and place to free up space, clear your conscience and add some cash to your wallet as well. The

rental application at www.eventcenter.org/ general/page/face-indoor-yard-sale contains everything you need to know to sign up, load-in and have fun. Some restrictions and limitations apply.

FACE will have its own sale booth. If you have items to donate, please bring them to the FEC on Friday, April 29, between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donations are tax-deductible.

For more information about FACE, call the Florence Events Center at 541-991-8811 or visit florencearts.org.

Rhodies, rhodies everywhere — and all for us to see!

This year’s annual Early Rhody Flower Show, hosted by the Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, should be very interesting for local rhododendron enthusiasts. Wind, rain, drought, heat, cold, sleet, snow; only the hardiest, most tenacious flowers will shine bright in April.

The show will take place at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Saturday, April 23, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Early Flower Show is open to anyone who would like to share their beautiful trusses with the world and possibly go home with a ribbon or trophy.

If people would like to enter, bring flowers to the FEC between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday morning. The society’s knowledgeable garden nymphs will help with the proper category placement.

A few guidelines to follow are: select a truss that is as completely open as possible; try to find the straightest stem; bug bites are not our favorite design, but sometimes we can’t avoid them; and remember, everyone has had the same weather as you. Don’t worry about them being perfect. The more, the merrier.

Please join in the show and see why Florence is called the “City of Rhododendrons.”

Admission is always free.

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Spring gets ‘unFrozen’ at the FEC Galleries The Gallery Committee of Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment (FACE) is “unFrozen” this Spring. The visual arts exhibition “unFrozen: Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ Spring and Awakening” will run in conjunction with CROW’s live theatrical production of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.,” scheduled April 22 to 24 at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. CROW’s “Frozen Jr.” is based on the Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Hans, Kristoff and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage.

Join the exhibition showcasing your art related to this broad theme in 2D, 3D or multimedia art forms. The show will be up before and during CROW’s theatrical show through May at the Florence Events Center. All art in the show will be available for sale.

All levels of experience and ages are encouraged to participate. This show has been developed to enhance attendees’ experience for “Frozen Jr.” In addition, the exhibition showcases art related to the spring, awakening, Disney’s “Frozen” and defrosting from the pandemic.

Art application fee is $15 for up to three

medium/small works or two/one medium to larger works per rod. 3D items can be accepted as well and will be placed in a glass case.

Keep 3D items under 20x20x20inches.

Multimedia Art forms such as video and sound will need to be presented digitally for viewers to see/hear on their smart devices.

If you are not sure about your presentation of this type of art, please contact Jo Beaudreau at BeauxArts Fine Art Materials, 541-9918213, 2285 Highway 101 Suite H, an FEC Gallery Committee Member.

Digital application deadline is April 18 at 5 p.m. Paper applicants can submit with their art on the art drop off day. Digital application submission preferred: bit.ly/unFrozenCallForArt. The application can be found at EventCenter.org.

Art should be in clean condition, odor free,

and ready to hang on April 19 between 9 and 10:30 a.m. Art pick-up day will be May 31 between 9 to 10:30 a.m.

An artist reception is planned, with date and time to be announced.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this event. The “unFrozen” exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to embrace, enrich and foster local artists of all ages and expertise levels.

The show is supported by CROW, FACE, Florence Events Center Gallery Committee (John Leasure, Bonnie MacDuffee, Aleia Bailey, Jennifer Brandenberger, Anderson Miller, Alan Huck, Brigitte Parker and Beaudreau) and BeauxArts Fine Art Materials.

The exhibit will open for viewing during operating hours at the Florence Events Center.

Due to various private events held at the FEC, some locations may be closed to the public.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Contact the Florence Events Center, 541997-1994, or Beaudreau, 541-991-8213, for show questions.

FACE is a 501c3 non-profit in support of the Florence Events Center.

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The Basics of Mediumship Workshop Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe April 8 — 6:30 p.m.

Tickets required “Hello From Heaven” Psychic Medium Daniel Monroe April 9 — 7 p.m.

Tickets required “Frozen Jr.” by CROW April 22 & 23 — 7 p.m.

April 24 — 2 p.m.

Tickets required Livestream optional Early Rhododendron Show April 23 — 1 to 5 p.m.

April 24 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Admission FACE Indoor Yard Sale April 30 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 entry; table space available to rent For more information, call the Florence Events Center at 541-9971994 or visit eventcenter.org.

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Come make a difference as a vitally important vounteer at the Florence Events Center!

If quality entertainment, enriching cultural events, or the arts in general are important to you, come show your love and support to help keep the fabulous Florence Events Center fabulous.

The FEC and the nonprofit Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment (FACE) are looking for volunteer leaders, doers, organizers, supporters, and cheerleaders to help at the FEC and support those who use it. If you are trustworthy, dependable, dedicated, vibrant, fun, and enthusias�c, you will make a difference at the Florence Events Center!

We have opportuni�es for volunteers of every aspect of our work—from �ckettakers, room setup, and fundraising to event booking/produc�on to sound, ligh�ng, and stage management. We’ll even provide training for the technical aspects of staging events!

Please contact the volunteer coordinator at the Florence Events Center to learn more about the impact you can make!

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