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‘An Evening with Ray Scott’ funds Siuslaw football

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ountry singer Ray Scott is coming to Florence on Aug. 17, as a fundraiser for the Siuslaw High School football team. The concert will be held at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Scott has been featured in publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard and Outsider.

“With his oak-tree baritone, easy going delivery and ability to turn

a phrase, Ray Scott has been delivering his traditional-sounding brand of country music to the honky-tonk masses for more than 15 years,” Jim Casey wrote for Outsider.

Scott has over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, with his top songs “Those Jeans,” “My Kind of Music” and “Drinkin’ Beer” having millions of streams each.

His 2017 album “Guitar for Sale” landed at

#30 on Billboard’s Country Album Sales Chart.

His 2005 debut album, “My Kind of Music,” was the #1 album on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart.

To purchase tickets for the concert, “An Evening with Ray Scott,” visit aftontickets.com/ e ve ni ng w it h r ay s c ott .

Tickets cost $25 each.

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Ray Scott will be in Florence this August for a fundraiser for Siuslaw High School’s football team.

2023 Winter Music Festival advance tickets on sale now

Advance ticket discounts for the 2023 Florence Winter Music Festival will be available through August 31. Regular ticket prices start on September 1 and are on sale until the last day of the festival.

“This just may be our very best line-up ever,” said Kirk Mlinek, Winter Music Festival chairperson for the event’s producer Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment (FACE).

Twelve high-caliber groups will heat up the Florence Events Center on January 27, 28 and 29, 2023, with some hot bluegrass, heartwarming new

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and traditional folk, and foot-stompin’ Americana during the 20th annual Florence Winter Music Festival.

Specifically, the threeday pass, good for all performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are $139/$149 for advance/ regular price packages, respectively.

Two-day passes for all Friday and Sunday performances are $70/$75. A two-day pass combining Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday, is $109/$119. Single evening performances for Friday and Saturday nights are $45/$50. Saturday afternoon passes are $40/$45. Sunday after-

noon passes are $30/$35.

Friday Afternoon’s Free Show The Florence Winter Music Festival includes a free Community Concert on Friday, presented from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. by Oregon Pacific Bank at their Florence office. The show features Saturday Night performer Jake Blount.

This is a first come, first seated, space limited event.

cana, Never Come Down Saturday Daytime — 11 a.m. to Noon is a highly popular PortCabin Fever NW land, Ore., based fiveIf friendship had a piece band. soundtrack, this would Friday Night — 8:30 to be it.

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The Alternate Root AJ Lee & Blue Summit magazine says “Imagine Led by singer, song- Simon and Garfunkel writer, and mandolin- singing with the Carter ist, AJ Lee, the bluegrass Family’s devotion.” Viband has performed all brant original songs perover the world, but finds formed with rich vocals home in California’s Bay and masterful instrumenArea. tation, Cabin Fever NW has wide crossover ap-

Friday Night — 7 to 8 p.m.

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peal for fans of bluegrass, singer-songwriter, Americana, country, pop, and gospel.

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Josh Goforth Josh played fiddle for the movie Songcatcher, both onscreen and on the soundtrack. He has toured extensively with a variety of ensembles with several bluegrass bands like Appalachian Trail, See MUSIC page 6

It’s planning time, and Florence Food share is searching for artists to participate in its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. The 26th annual event will be held the first weekend in December at the Florence Events Center.

“If you’re not a potter making ceramic bowls, there is no need to worry; we accept artwork from artists who work in all mediums,” said Empty Bowls Committee member Desiree Clifton.

“Food Share can also help with supplies and ceramic firing for artists, thanks to the generosity of community sponsors.”

Every year, Empty Bowls presents hand-made bowls, various art pieces,

and extensive silent auction items to the public for purchase. All proceeds contribute to Florence Food Share’s mission to help alleviate hunger in Western Lane County. Local artists, volunteers, and the business community all work together to make this family friendly event successful.

The Empty Bowls planning committee is making a call to community members who would like to participate by creating bowls, or by donating artwork or silent auction items.

To participate, contact Kathy Shamey at 541-997-2663. For more info, visit florencefoodshare.org.

LRP selects Schmidt for lead in ‘Sweet Charity’ this fall

Last Resort Players will present “Sweet Charity” at Florence Events Center mainstage on Nov. 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20. Directed by Laura Merz and choreographed by Angela Palmer, the show stars Joanie Schmidt, local favorite, who has already begun the character study of the lead, 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, “The Fandango Ballroom,” in New York City during the early 1960s. Though the job may be decidedly undesirable, Charity’s hopeful romanticism and unfailing optimism lift her out of her circumstances and help her reach for a life beyond.

In the past, she’s been strung along and hung out to dry by a series of bad relationships and lousier men. When she meets Oscar, a neurotic, shy actuary seemingly from another world, will she finally find true love?

One of the most famous shows by legendary director/choreographer 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.”

With music composed by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, “Sweet Charity” includes song hits such as “Hey, Big Spender,” “If My Friends

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Could See Me Now” and “Rhythm of Life.” With a large and talented cast, full orchestra and grand staging, costumes and surprises, LRP once again will bring great entertainment to the big stage.

For further “Sweet Charity” details, visit LRP at www.LastResortPlayers. com.

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Florence Events Center, 541997-1994, or online at the FEC website, www.eventcenter.org. “Sweet Charity” is proudly sponsored by City Lights Cinemas, www.citylightscinemas.com.

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Florence Farmers Market celebrates 5th anniversary

On Aug. 1, Mayor Joe Henry will recognize National Farmers Market Week in Florence, initiating the Florence Farmers Market’s fifth-year celebration. The event will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9, beginning at 5 p.m. at the market (the corner of Bay and Kingwood streets) with cake, giveaways and live music by violinist Robbie Dee. A “Wildflower Seed Bomb” Fundraiser will occupy the Community Table, and the PeaceHealth RX program will host a special cooking demonstration using ingredients from the market.

National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition, a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide through training, technical assistance and network-building. This year, the campaign is centered around the essential role that farmers market operators play in local food systems and in developing resilience in communities as hubs for local economies and connection.

The Florence Farmers Market has been in planning since April 2017, and is a result of the community-led Local Foods

Initiative of the Siuslaw Vision. A dedicated group of volunteers have been meeting to develop this nonprofit market with a goal of increasing awareness and access to local foods for Siuslaw residents, and supporting regional farm and food businesses to promote overall community health. In the midst of a global pandemic, farmers markets — like all other small businesses — have innovated to continue operations for the farmers and communities that depend on them.

Mary Shaw, a central initiator of the Florence market, said, “Being part of the Florence Farmers Market Team for these past five years has been an amazing journey. The community of Florence has enthusiastically embraced the various local farmers and food producers who contribute.

It has grown into a vibrant weekly marketplace for everyone providing healthy, diverse food options. We look forward to building upon the existing market and continuing to support the community.”

The Community Table, funded by a grant from Lane County, has been instrumental in building awareness about the importance of locally grown food and providing an opportunity for locals to share their surplus. Although the growing season has had a late start this year, many local gardeners in and around Florence have already contributed an abundance of jams, greens, flowers and honey. The “Wildflower Seed Bomb” fundraiser at the table this year, will help generate additional financial support for the future.

Thanks go out to those who continually participate in this program!

“Farmers markets are abundant sources of food, connection and resilience in our communities across the country, but they don’t just happen on their own,” said Ben Feldman, Farmers Market Coalition executive director. “Behind the scenes of every successful farmers market is a dedicated person or team working to make the market thrive.

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Florence Festival of Books returns in September

It’s that time of year again — time to mark your calendar for the 11th Florence Festival of Books, which will take place Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florence Events Center.

Applications for authors and publishers wishing to participate open July 5. With a total of only 50 tables available, they may fill before the deadline of Sept. 6.

Large and small publishers, fiction and non-fiction authors as well as those who write children’s books, poets and authors of many other genre are welcome to participate as long as they have a published book.

The festival is a celebration of books, and, new this year, we are also including eBook authors.

For participating authors and publishers, besides the chance to share

books with the public, it’s a great networking opportunity. And for potential authors, it’s a chance to discuss ideas and manuscripts with participating publishers.

The fees are: $60 for a single 6-foot table, $75 for a single 8-foot table, $90 for a shared 8-foot table, and $100 for a group of three at an 8-foot table. There is no fee for authors under 18 years of age. Participants keep 100% of proceeds.

All events are FREE to the public.

New this year is the consolidation of all events to one day. No festival events on Friday; everything takes place on Saturday. This should make it easier for attendees, as well as participants, to attend the Panel Discussion, which is now scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. before the book fair, and to attend the Keynote Address,

which will begin at 4:15 p.m. after the book fair.

The Panel Discussion this year will be on how to turn your book into an eBook. Many authors have considered doing this, but just don’t know where to start.

And the Keynote Speaker will be William (Bill) Sullivan, who is best known for his hiking books, but will be doing a slideshow on “D.B. Cooper and the Exploding Whale: Folk Heros of the Northwest.” And, yes, Bill Sullivan has written a book about D.B. Cooper. This should be an entertaining presentation.

Applications will be available as of July 5 on the festival website, www.florencefestivalofbooks.org.

For more information, contact the Florence Events Center at 541997-1994 or eventcenter. org.

MARKET from page 4 These farmers market operators are experts who need community and financial support to run their markets and resources specifically designed for their needs.

Throughout National Farmers Market Week 2022, we will be highlighting the vital work of farmers market operators across the nation. Join us!”

The Florence Farmers Market operates every Tuesday through Oct. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Historic Old Town Florence at the corner of Kingwood and Bay streets. It supports regional farm and food businesses to promote overall community health and build stronger local economies. More information can be found at www.florencefarmersmarket.org.

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Florence Police plan National Night Out for Aug. 2

On Aug. 2, 2022, the City of Florence Police Department will be hosting the annual National Night Out (NNO) event at Miller Park from 6 to 9 p.m.

NNO is a community police event celebrated by over 16,000 communities across the United States. It is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch and other anti-crime efforts.

Florence Police Department will be providing hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, cotton candy and soft drinks at no cost to the public. There will be a variety of giant inflatable play structures, dunk tanks, kid games and other activities with

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visits by police officers, Public Works, other City of Florence staff, firefighters, the U.S. Coast Guard and paramedics. There will also be other organizations in attendance providing activities for all residents.

Local youth will be able to get their face painted, have a

balloon animal made and interact with local first responders.

This year will have a DJ from Magic One Entertainment — so bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the music!

The city requests that people don’t bring their pets to

the park. Remember, this is a family friendly event, so no alcohol or smoking is allowed.

“Every person in the police department is confident that we can make this community event another success and bring our neighbors together with the men and women who protect them,” said Florence Police Department representative Jamie Gorder.

“The safety of our community depends on both law enforcement and the neighbors they serve. NNO helps enhance this vital relationship.

Please join us for a fun filled evening!”

For full details on the Florence National Night Out, visit www.ci.florence. or.us/nationalnightout.

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MUSIC from page 2 the Josh Goforth Trio, the Steep Canyon Rangers, and Open Road. He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, the Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall.

2 to 3 p.m.

Crary, Evans & Barnick Dan Crary is a pioneer of flatpicking guitar music, one of the founding fathers of the flatpicking and “newgrass” movements in Americana and bluegrass music. Bill Evans is one of the most exciting and celebrated banjo players of the 21st Century. He a dazzling and entertaining live performer and recording artist. Lead singer and bass man, Wally Barnick, completes the ensemble with soulful, I-remember-long-ago vocals and harmonies, blazing instrumental artistry, and deep-down, powerfully felt musical moments.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Slocan Ramblers (2020 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year Award Winner & 2019 Juno Award Nominee) are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch.

Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light

of today’s acoustic music scene.

With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship, and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan.

Saturday Night — 7 to 8 p.m.

Jake Blount is an award-winning musician and scholar based in Providence, RI. He is a 2020 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, and a twotime winner of the Appalachian String Band Music Festival. As a specialist in the early folk music of Black Americans, Blount is a skilled performer of spirituals, blues and string band repertoire who has performed at the Kennedy Center, the Newport Folk Festival, and numerous other venues across and beyond the United States.

Saturday Night Headliner — 8:30 to 9:45 p.m.

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper At age 9, Michael Cleveland was invited to sit in with the legendary Bill Monroe at the Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. Soon after, he brought his

nearly fifty years with an engaging musical style that blends clear, expressive, harmonious vocals with sparkling acoustic instrumental accompaniments. virtuosic style to the Grand Ole Opry as a guest of Alison Kraus, and was handpicked for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Bluegrass Youth Allstars before he was 14. “He plays fearlessly and it’s intoxicating to play along with him because he makes you play fearlessly,” says Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill. “He takes no prisoners, but he plays with restraint and soul, (and yet manages to play) without abandon.” Cleveland won the 2019 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, and clearly, the IBMA concurs as he’s their most awarded Fiddle Player of the Year with 12 wins and is a 2018 Inductee to the National Fiddler Hall of Fame.

2 to 3 p.m. — Phoenix Based in Salem, Oregon, the folk pop duo Phoenix consists of award-winning songwriters Tim and Kathy Crosby, who have been performing together for well over 20 years. Together they have collaborated on Sunday Folk several CD’s and are known far 11 a.m. to Noon and wide for their songwriting The McCornacks abilities and high energy enterSinger-songwriters Mike tainment style. & Carleen McCornack have been delighting audiences for 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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Hank Cramer Hank Cramer is one of the best-loved folksingers in the American West. He is widely known for his booming bass voice, smooth picking on a vintage flat-top guitar, and his wry sense of humor. He has a repertoire of over a thousand modern and traditional songs, spanning the genres of Celtic, Appalachian, maritime, cowboy, and plain old folk music.

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Three Together Three Together is loved by audiences for their intricate 3-part harmonies on many songs from 60’s and 70’s era folk, pop, and rock artists we’ve grown up with such as Crosby, Stills & Nash; Peter, Paul & Mary; The Beatles; the Everly Brothers; and We Five.

A complete festival overview, with artist profiles and early ticket discounts, is available at WinterMusicFestival.org.

The weekend also offers workshops by some of the performers on songwriting, guitar skills, and jamming (separate admission for non-concertgoers). Free, dedicated on-site jamming space is available beginning at noon on Friday and 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Florence Winter Music Festival is produced by the all-volunteer, independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment, an organization that helps fund capital improvements and performance grants at the Florence Events Center.

To learn more about how to join, support, or volunteer with FACE, call 541-991-8811 or email FACEFlorenceArts@ gmail.com.

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Your time and talent matter to us!

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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