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lan now to warm up your winter with some hot bluegrass, heartwarming new and traditional folk, and foot-stompin’ Americana. Nine high-caliber groups will heat up the Florence Events Center on Jan. 24, 25, and 26, 2020, during the 18th The 2020 Winter annual Florence Winter Music Festival’s Music Festival. Each day features exhibits and headliner will be demonstrations by reLivingston Taylor. gional artisans, jam sessions, food, and drink. A complete festival overview, with artist profiles and ticket Inn in Florence. Saturday is Americana Day, beprices, is available at WinterMusicFestival.org. Sea Lion Caves is this year’s ginning with the Pete Wernick Jam Method workshop at 9 a.m. led by AnPresenting Sponsor. The 2020 festival headliner is Liv- nie Savage of The Greg Blake Band. ingston Taylor, who deftly blends a Jim Hurst’s guitar workshop begins at range of musical genres — folk, pop, 10:30 a.m. Saturday afternoon’s performances gospel, jazz — fusing it with upbeat storytelling and hit songs he’s written start with the soulful passion of blues and rock melded with the honesty of for his brother James. New this year will be workshops by folk as presented by Mr & Mrs Someselect musicians on songwriting, gui- thing at 1 p.m., the deft finger work tar skills and jamming. There will be and smooth vocals of Nashville’s separate admission for non-concert- sought-after guitarist Jim Hurst at goers. Free, dedicated, on-site jam- 2:15, and the multi-award-winning ming space is available beginning at country/folk/bluegrass music of the noon on Friday and 1 p.m. on both Greg Blake Band at 3:45. Saturday afternoon’s shows are sponsored by The Saturday and Sunday. “We’re expecting big things for this Waterfront Depot restaurant in Floryear’s festival as we have continued to ence. Saturday evening’s session starts at improve on the quality of our lineup,” said Kirk Mlinek of the Friends of the 7 p.m. with Circus No. 9, a hot band Florence Events Center, producers of that represents everything that’s good the event. “We have a Grammy winner, about the new generation of acousIBMA winner, Portland’s performer- tic music, blurring the lines between songwriter of the year, and a headliner bluegrass, jazz, and rock. Headliner some call James Taylor’s more talented Livingston Taylor takes the stage at 8:30. Saturday night’s shows are sponbrother.” The weekend starts on Bluegrass sored by The River House Inn in FlorFriday with Canadian mandolin mas- ence. Circus No. 9 will also perform a free ter John Reischman and the Jaybirds at 7 p.m. and Kathy Kallick Band at 8:30 community concert at Oregon Pacific p.m. Kallick, a Grammy and IBMA Bank, 1355 Highway 101, on Friday, award winner, was described as “jaw- Jan. 24, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday features True North Duo’s dropping awesome” by the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival. Friday’s songwriting workshop at 10:30 a.m. shows are sponsored by The Old Town At 1 p.m. the wildly creative Tyler

Stenson, twice-named Portland’s performersongwriter of the year, brings his “elegant folk” music, as heard on SiriusXM’s Coffee House Radio, to the stage. At 2:30 p.m., festival favorite True North’s Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel, performing as a duo, deliver their trademark powerhouse of intelligent, memorable songs and lush instrumentals and vocals, to wrap up the weekend. In harmony with the music is the free Florence Regional Arts Alliance Winter Arts Festival. The group has assembled renowned local and regional artists and craftspeople to fill more than 20 booths with two- and three-dimensional art in a wide variety of media, personal care items, edibles and adult potables. In addition to selling their works, select artists will demonstrate how their art or craft is created. “Last year saw attendees from more than 80 different zip codes and five different state. The 2020 edition will highlight Ninkasi Brewing Company,” Mlinek said. “Food trucks will be back and the annual pie sale, sponsored by the Ladies of Elks, returns as another folksy festival favorite. Dedicated onsite jamming space is available, too. Tickets are available by phone or in person at the Florence Events Center Box Office — 541-997-1994 or 715 Quince St. — or online at WinterMusicFestival.org. Admission for a three-day pass is $112, a two-day pass is $92. Tickets for Friday Night Bluegrass are $35, Saturday afternoon general admission Americana, $27, Saturday night headliners $49, and Sunday $27. All prices include customary ticketing surcharges. The events center’s doors open one hour before show time, and theater doors 30 minutes later. The Winter Music Festival is produced by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Friends of the FEC.

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The Siuslaw 20/20 Community Art Show at the Florence Events Center shows Siuslaw Inspired Art for the new 2020 decade. Community artists entered works that celebrate the Siuslaw Area as it looks forward to the new decade. Our area lends itself naturally to creativity, not only by its impressive natural beauty, but also as inspiration for all types of art and people. This show has been developed to help share those works of art that are inspired by or of the Siuslaw Region. The show is up for the month of January 2020 at the Florence Events Center. An artist reception will be held Friday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. and is open to the public.

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ple get their tickets early. There will be no ticket sales at the door. This year, 50 “To Go” boxes, which include one whole crab, pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread and dessert, will be pre-sold. These will be available for pick up on Feb. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. and cost $25 each. All proceeds will benefit the hunger relief efforts of Florence Food

Spruce St. The special silent auction items at Crab Crack include a Golf Package, including three rounds of golf for two people, a Newport outing with a night at the Hallmark Resort and an Ashland Package with a night at Ashland Hills Hotel and two tickets to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. These are just a few of the great items available to bid on. Get rid of those “cabin fever blues” by enjoying great food and company while aiding the less fortunate in this area. Contact Florence Food Share, 541-997-9110 or www.florencefoodshare. org to purchase tickets, arrange group seating, or for more information.

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The ninth annual Crab Crack fundraiser for Florence Food Share will happen on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Tickets are now on sale. Past Crab Cracks have all sold out, so get crackin’ and get your tickets. Attendees will enjoy Oregon coast crab along with pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread, sodas, coffee and dessert. A no-host bar will be available. There will also be a silent auction during the event that will include a beautiful selection of items. Ticket price is $45 per person, and advance purchase is required. Only 400 tickets will be sold, so it is suggested that peo-

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Audition in January for CROW’s Spring Production of ‘Mary Poppins’

hildren’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) will be holding open auditions for Disney’s “Mary Poppins” in January 2020. The beloved classic tale follows the story of young Jane and Michael, who have sent many a nanny packing before a magical new person arrives on their doorstep. Utilizing a combination of snarky wit and common sense, Mary Poppins must teach the Banks family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect — even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the practically perfect nanny.

“Mary Poppins” marks CROW’s ninth spring production, and will be performed April 17 to 26 at the Florence Events Center, and for invited school audiences on April 16. Local audiences may recall that last Spring, CROW produced a main stage production of “The Wiz,” which packed the FEC, and delighted local audiences. CROW is a Florence-based nonprofit organization and is dedicated to giving back to the community by providing quality performing arts experiences to local youth. In addition to providing a very professional work environment for the cast members, CROW utilizes the highest caliber costumes, sets, lighting design, choreography,

music, sound, stage makeup and much more. There are great roles for ages 6-22+, and all youth are encouraged to try out regardless of previous stage experience. Mature 3.5-7 years olds will be considered for “Telegrammers,” which is a reduced rehearsal commitment. Auditions will be held at CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 on Jan. 20 and 21 at 6:30 p.m. Invited Callbacks will be held on Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Parents should also attend

the initial audition to help fill out forms. Hopefuls will need to bring 16-32 bars, or about one minute, from a song that they would like to sing (sheet music or a CD, MP3 track with no background voices are acceptable), and a headshot/resume if they have one. If you don’t know a song, “Happy Birthday” or “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” are acceptable. Prospective cast members will also be taught a short dance combination, and those asked to come to callbacks will read sides from the script. Interested families are strongly

encouraged to check out the CROW website for all of the information needed to prepare for the audition. Rehearsals for “Mary Poppins” will begin Jan. 27 and are generally held weeknights from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. A schedule will be available for perusal at the audition. Not all cast members are called every night. Director Melanie Heard stresses that “performing in these productions is a big commitment. It’s very hard work and requires dedication, but when the curtain opens in April, we know you will agree that it was worth it!” For a casting breakdown, FAQ’s, and detailed audition information, visit www.crowkids. com.

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SEAcoast presents Alexander Boldachev SEA coast Entertainment Association continues its 2019-20 season with Russian-Swiss harpist and composer Alexander Boldachev on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The ticketed concert begins at 7 p.m. It will be preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:15 p.m.

Boldachev performs a diverse repertoire that includes classical, pop and rock music. He tours the world and thrills audiences everywhere. He plays his own arrangements and original compositions, presenting his vision of the future for classical. His new electro-acoustic harp, a Salvi instru-

ment, offers a new sound and unique aesthetic. Boldachev is an invited soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre and has received awards from over 10 international competitions, including a prize for culture from the European Cultural Foundation, Pro Europa. As a composer, he has

transcribed over 150 compositions for the harp and has written 30 original works, including three for harp and orchestra. He holds degrees from the Zurich University of the Arts. Tickets are $35 and are available now by calling the event center box office at 541-9971994 or eventcenter. org.

Attend workshops, jam ’til midnight, at Winter Music Festival

It will be a hot time on the Oregon Coast this January during the 18th annual Florence Winter Music Festival. Each day’s theme will keep concertgoers coming back for more — Bluegrass Friday, Americana Saturday and Folk Music Sunday — with nine high-caliber groups delivering sumptuous servings of musical flavors Jan. 24, 25 and 26 at the Florence Events Center. New this year will be free on-site jam sessions and daily workshops by festival musicians on songwriting, guitar skills, and jamming. Workshops are free to concert ticketholders and $20 for non-concertgoers. Free, dedicated, on-site jamming space is available beginning at noon on Friday and 1 on Saturday and Sunday. Jam sessions take place in the workshop room any time

other than when workshops are under way. The Friday and Saturday jams end at midnight and Sunday’s jam ends at 4 p.m. Workshops include: “Beginners How-toJam Workshop” led by Janet Wellington on Friday, Jan. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome and will learn how to figure out the key others are playing in, how a roundrobin circle jam works, what to expect at festival jams and how to apply the common 1-4-5 chord progression in each key. Handouts will be provided. Formal jam to follow. “Learn to Jam Bluegrass Style” led by Annie Savage on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. Savage, fiddler extraordinaire for the Greg Blake Band with a Ph.D. in music education, leads this jam

workshop. Attendees are encouraged to bring their acoustic instrument and will be introduced to the ground rules of jamming, how to lead songs and “fake” breaks, find melodies and sing harmonies — all at gentle tempos in a supportive, low-pressure environment. “Guitar Workshop” led by Jim Hurst on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The master himself will lead an all-levels workshop with something for everyone. Hurst will cover the proper way to play rhythm, how to structure a lead “break,” develop flatpicking speed, and the basics of fingerpicking. Acoustic instruments and audio recording devices welcome. “True North Duo Songwriting Workshop,” led by

award-winning and nationally-recognized singer-songwriters Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel, will be Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Think “Tangled Up in Blue,” “Poncho and Lefty” and “Alice’s Restaurant.” Story songs are a fundamental part of the American folk music. In this 90-minute interactive songwriting workshop you’ll learn the fundamentals of songwriting, including the basic framework and elements of a song, forms and arrangements, and how to identify key lines and ideas that bring a song to life. The Florence Winter Music Festival is produced by the 501 (c) (3) nonprofit Friends of the Florence Events Center, an all-volunteer membership organization that helps fund capital improvements and performance grants at the venue.

FRAA Winter Arts Festival 2020

This year the FRAA Winter Arts Festival will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan.26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Winter Music Festival weekend at the Florence Events Center. Curated by the Florence Regional Arts Alliance, the annual Arts Festival brings together local and regional artists and craftsmen to fill more than 30 booths with their latest creations. In addition to selling their art, over the course of the weekend select artists will demonstrate how their art or craft is created.

A sample of the wide variety of unique creations includes works of art in wood, art for the garden, fiber creations of all kinds, glass works of art, jewelry designs in various media and handmade goodies to sample. Admission to the Arts Festival is FREE. For more information on the Winter Arts Festival, contact Event Chair Claudia Brown at 541-902-1933.

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hree Rivers Casino Resort invites the community to free live entertainment at Blue Bills Sports Bar and Tap Room, featuring live shows performed by top local artists. Blue Bills is starting the New Year off with a change in hours to the live entertainment. People can now enjoy live performances from top local bands Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight. As a reminder, there is no cover charge, but patrons must be 21 or older to attend. To learn more about Three Rivers Casino Resort and the January entertainment line-up at Blue Bills Sports Bar and Tap Room, visit https://www.threeriverscasino.com/events. Jan. 3 and 4, father-and-son blues band from Eugene, The

Hank Shreve Duo will be kicking the January entertainment roster off. Hank Shreve has been playing harmonica since the age of eight and has established himself as a major harmonica talent on the blues scene in the Pacific Northwest. Apart from being one of Eugene’s respected and well-known musicians, he is an official artist-in-residence at Music Masters in South Eugene, where he teaches music with a curriculum that includes harmonica, drums, guitar, lapsteel and piano. Jan. 10 and 11 will feature the band Flashback that formed in Florence in 2018. Flashback plays an eclectic mix of classic rock, country, and blues songs, with a focus on popular favorites. Ranging from upbeat, high-

energy tunes to slow dance ballads, Flashback offers a little something for everyone. The band performs regularly at venues on the central Oregon coast, and you will always find people dancing at a Flashback show. On Jan. 17, 18 and 19, The Bret Lucich & Paul Biondi Experience will be playing an extra night on this three-day holiday weekend. This variety band has a wide array of sounds as Lucich plays a multitude of instruments while Bondi plays saxophone. The pair creates a unique experience listeners will not soon forget. Jan. 24 and 25: Austin Lindstrom, a country singer from Pendleton, Ore., first found his love of music when he discovered his parish’s piano. His

young fingers, at first striking single notes, found chords. He recalled thinking to himself, “It all makes sense.” As a young man, Lindstrom trained as a cowboy in the “Rodeo Capital” of Oregon and gained a national bareback and bull riding ranking all while mastering the trumpet. When Austin is not honing his musical talents, he is working as a journeyman carpenter. On Jan. 31 and February 1: Briana Renea, a sophisticated, yet fiery, redhead has collaborated with Nashville writers and skilled producers to produce three albums. She comes to Florence from Canby, Ore. Renea’s musical style was greatly influenced by her childhood growing up on ‘80s rock and

‘90s country. She blends the two genres in her own musical compositions and live performances. Since launching her touring career in 2013, Briana has become a must-see, fan favorite at fairs, festivals and venues throughout the Northwest. You cannot miss Renea’s high energy when she performs. When she’s not playing music, she shows horses in the Western States Stock Horse Association, swing dances and hangs out with friends and family. 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. For more information, visit threerivers.com.

Florence Workshop Series — Unleash Your Creative Potential Hosted by Lane Arts Council and Florence Regional Arts Alliance, the “Unleash Your Creative Potential” workshop takes place at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Uncover your path to creative success by transforming

your fear into inspired action. Attendees will develop empowering mindset tools to help them focus on their creative practice, build their business, or accomplish any goals they desire. This workshop will focus on three important areas: • Uncover the fears and sto-

ries that get in your way • Get clear on your vision and goals • Become inspired to take action. The presenter is Liora Sponko, who serves as Lane Arts Council’s executive director and is also an empowerment coach for artists and

creative professionals. She is passionate about helping artists develop an empowering mindset to manifest their creative desires. Sponko has been coaching for several years and provides both individual and group coaching programs. Learn more about her offerings at

www.liorasponko.com Register for the event at lanearts.org/workshops-florence/. The workshop is $65. This workshop is presented by Lane Arts Council and Florence Regional Arts Alliance and is part of a series of professional development workshops for artists in Florence.

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Florence announces 2020 photo contest, cash prize

The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the best amateur or professional photos of fun, frolic, famous attractions, iconic buildings and beautiful scenery of Oregon’s Coastal Playground.

The winner will collect a $250 cash prize and have their submitted photo featured in the Florence Chamber of Commerce Resource Guide and other printed marketing pieces, on its website and in social media. A panel of Chamber members will decide the winner. The winner will be announced the week of Jan. 15. Deadline for entry is Jan. 3, 2020. For more contest information, entry forms and image release waivers,

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