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Good Grief! — ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’ plays at FEC

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ROW (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) will proudly present “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” for two weekends, July 22 to 24 and 29 to 31, at the Florence Events Center on the mainstage. There will be six public performances.

Based on the comic strip, “Peanuts,”

by Charles M. Schultz, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” was written by Clark Gesner. This whimsical, fun-loving, and charming musical originally opened on Broadway in 1967 and was revived in 1999.

CROW’s Artistic Director Melanie Heard said this show was carefully chosen because it is “such a fun and happy musical that is sure to bring a lot of laughter and smiles to the Florence community. Charlie Brown takes us back to our days of childlike wonder and innocence, when perhaps our big- The Peanuts Gang will be performed by Chris Owens, Bill Olson, Melanie gest worries were getting a book report Heard, Wendy Krause, Brian Sandahl and Josh Bruce in CROW’s production.

written on time, winning a baseball game, or whether or not someone actually stole your pencil. It’s a great show for all ages because it’s family-friendly, but the adults in the audience will recall their youth and really connect with these iconic Peanuts characters.”

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends, as they play games, struggle with homework, send Valentines, sing songs and share friendship.

The series of musical vignettes feature Lucy van Pelt (Melanie Heard) as Charlie Brown’s (Chris Owens) strong-minded friend, who analyzes his character. Lucy dominates over her younger brother, Linus (Bill Olson), but shares a special bond with him as well, as she instructs him in her view of life in a song called “Little Known Facts.”

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The Friends of Florence Van Fans annual Ice Cream Social fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The event will take place on the front patio.

Tickets are $5 and available at the door.

Van Fan volunteers will be serving BJ’s Ice Cream along with delicious brownies and gingerbread.

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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 The Florence Festival of Books is a one-day celebration of the written word in Florence. fee for authors under 18 years of age. Participants keep 100% of doing this, but just don’t know where to start. proceeds.

And the Keynote Speaker will be WilAll events are FREE to the public.

New this year is the consolidation of liam (Bill) Sullivan, who is best known all events to one day. No festival events for his hiking books, but will be doing on Friday; everything takes place on a slideshow on “D.B. Cooper and the Saturday. This should make it easier for Exploding Whale: Folk Heros of the attendees, as well as participants, to at- Northwest.” And, yes, Bill Sullivan has tend the Panel Discussion, which is now written a book about D.B. Cooper. This scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. before the should be an entertaining presentation.

Applications will be available as of July book fair, and to attend the Keynote Address, which will begin at 4:15 p.m. after 5 on the festival website, www.florencefestivalofbooks.org. the book fair.

For more information, contact the The Panel Discussion this year will be on how to turn your book into an Florence Events Center at 541-997-1994 eBook. Many authors have considered or eventcenter.org.

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FACE presents Curtis Salgado July 15

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ACE (Florence Arts, CulAs Salgado says, “Life is all ture & Entertainment) is about damage control … trouproud to present one of the ble and then some. It’s about best soul/blues singers on the dealing with what gets thrown planet: Curtis Salgado. For one at you and saying, ‘I ain’t finnight only, July 15, Curtis and ished yet.’” his band will be on the main Don’t miss this incredible stage at the Florence Events evening at the beautiful FlorCenter in full blues power! ence Events Center, where evCome meet the man who ery seat in the house has pertaught John Belushi how to fect acoustics and amazing dance, sing and howl the blues sight lines. in 1977 while the actor was The show is Friday, July 15, in Eugene filming “Animal at 7:30 p.m. It is brought to the House.” Salgado was the inspicommunity by Florence Arts, ration for Belushi’s creation of Culture & Entertainment, the the Saturday Night Live charindependent 501c3 nonprofit acters “Joliet Jake Blues and his (Above left) Curtis Salgado and John Belushi (right) take the Eugene Hotel stage in 1977 (courtesy which supports the Florence Curtis Salgado). (Right) Salgado as he is today — “I ain’t finished yet.” brother Elwood,” and for the Events Center.

1980 film, “The Blues Brothers.”

Tickets are available at the Fresh off his award for best Soul/Blues from his 2021 album, “Damage Con- album is packed with passion, nuance, FEC Box Office, 715 Quince Street, at Male Artist from The Blues Foundation, trol,” and favorites from his 40-plus year and vivid detail, with masterful original eventcenter.org or via 541-997-1994 Curtis and the band will perform cuts career at the top of the blues world. This songs. during business hours.

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Pacific Publishing and Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) are once again excited to invite artists to submit their 2D artwork for the cover of the 2023 edition of the Central Coast Connection Phone Book. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2022.

“The book covers generate a tremendous amount of feedback each year. Many of the area’s best known artists have been featured over the past three decades,” explained Publisher Jon Thompson. “We embrace the importance of local art in our community and are incredibly proud of the iconic covers that have graced the book in the past.”

Artwork must be the original creation of the artist submitting and made within the last three years. Paintings can be in any medium (oil, pastel, watercolor, etc.), but no photography this year.

Artwork should relate to the region (Yachats to Reedsport, east to Deadwood), and may show scenery, buildings, people or other areas of interest. Artists do not need to be local residents, and entries are limited

to three per artist.

The artwork will be featured on the cover of the publication, which is mailed to all residents on the central Oregon coast.

Additionally, a $500 cash prize is being offered by Pacific Publishing to the winner, with all rights to publish the artwork for any promotional purposes determined by Pacific Publishing.

To learn further details and instructions about this contest, go to the FRAA website, www.fraaoregon.org/centralcoast-entry-instructions.html.

Though submissions are done electronically, the winner will need to provide the original artwork, suitably framed, to Pacific Publishing in exchange for the cash prize.

The winning artist will receive a photo and bio in the phone book. Pacific Publishing will determine the winner the week of July 25. Notice of being chosen as the winner will be made via email during that week.

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JULY 2022 • FLORENCE CENTER STAGE • Arts & Entertainment• 5 Call to artists now open for Artists get into the ‘Spirit of Summer’ Central Coast Connection All local and regional artists were

encouraged to share their 2D and 3D artwork for the “Spirit Of Summer” Exhibit at the Florence Events Center (FEC) during the month of July. This is a juried show, with awards for first and second place, as well as People’s Choice.

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by Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA).

Awards will be presented at a recepArtists were invited to contemplate tion at the FEC on July 14 from 4 to 6 warm, sunny days, garden delights, playp.m. Those attending the reception are ful animals, and more as they enter asked to vote for the People’s Choice FRAA’s “Spirit of Summer” juried art show Award, presented at the end of the rein July at the Florence Events Center. ception.

Art Center, 120 Maple St. in Historic Old For more information, visit www. fraaoregon.org, as well as at the FRAA Town Florence.

Florence Farmers Market

The Florence Farmers Market is open Tuesdays through Oct. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Historic Old Town Florence, at the corner of Kingwood and Bay Streets.

For five seasons, the Florence Farmers Market has supported regional farm and food businesses in an effort to promote overall community health. Learn more at FlorenceFarmersMarket.org

6 • Arts & Entertainment • FLORENCE CENTER STAGE • JULY 2022 SNOOPY from page 2 For his part, Linus is a child prodigy in philosophy, calmly delivering wisdom and support to Charlie Brown, while also clinging to his blanket as he sings, “My Blanket and Me.” Schroeder (Josh Bruce) rarely looks up from his piano long enough to notice Lucy, but he sings a tribute song to his idol, Ludwig Von Beethoven.

Charlie Brown wishes he could get his kite to fly! His sister Sally (Wendy Krause) belts out “My New Philosophy” and she cracks everyone up with her childlike, slightly stubborn view of the world.

Charlie Brown’s lovable dog Snoopy (Brian Sandahl) steals the spotlight in his Grand Finale production number, “Suppertime.”

The entire cast highlights some of childhood’s simple joys in the finale, “Happiness,” a beloved classic from the show.

As the show’s director, Sandahl, said, “My very first show EVER was playing Linus in the 4th grade, and then I played Snoopy in high school. Who knew that I’d again be playing Snoopy while directing and designing the show too — almost 55 years later.”

Sandahl, a retired 25-year Disneyland Senior Art Director, is excited to be involved with this production, after recently designing the spectacular set for CROW’s production of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” The show will be musically directed and accompanied by Rhianna Haines, choreographed by Heard, and technically designed

by Owens, proving that sometimes theatre people really do wear multiple “hats.”

Haines will also direct the live band that will play for the shows — something exciting and unusual for CROW! Costume/props coordination and production assistant work will be done by Amy

(From left) Bill Olson plays Linus, Chris Owens plays Charlie Brown and Josh Bruce is Schroeder in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” this July.

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The playful, cartoon-like set was also designed by Sandahl.

“I hope to bring to life the beloved Peanuts characters in a way that pays homage to the comic strip that many of us grew up with,” he said. “The stage setting will look as though you are peering into a frame of the famous comic strip. The stage size is being reduced to create this intimate and up close look into the world of Charlie Brown.”

For tickets and information about “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” call the Florence Events Center Box Office at 541-9971994, stop in during business hours or visit www.crowkids.com.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for youth and $18 for Military/Students (with a valid ID at the box office window).

“We look forward to making people smile this summer,” said Heard. “Come play at recess with us!”

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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!

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Florence announces 2022 Block Party — Blast on Bay Street The City of Florence is excited to announce that it will be hosting a Community Block Party on Friday, July 15, from 5 to 10 p.m. in Historic Old Town Florence.

The 2022 Block Party will be held in Old Town between Laurel Street and the Siuslaw River Bridge. A free concert will be provided from 6 to 10 p.m. by the band 5 Guys Named Moe (http://themoes.com).

In addition, the city will again be creating an electronic scavenger hunt through www.goosechase.com with interactive photo and video challenges in order to encourage attendees to get out and about throughout our community.

Plus, partner agencies and organizations will set up throughout the Block Party area and there will be fun activities for

people of all ages.

Further details can be found at www.ci. florence.or.us/blastonbaystreet or at www. facebook.com/CityofFlorenceOregon.

Sponsorship Opportunities Florence’s previous Block Parties have been made possible by the generous support of our sponsors.

As the city plans for 2022, staff are again looking for this support to assist in proving this amazing event for our community. Support of this event ensures that the city can provide an evening of fun and games for families to enjoy.

The City of Florence’s Block Party, planned for July 15 from 5 to 10 p.m., will likely lead to dancing in the streets in Historic Old Town, like was the case for the previous two block parties. The event features community groups and live music.

ated with the event.

The city has created three sponsorship levels that can be on the sponsorship page, www.ci. florence.or.us/blastonbaystreet.

Sponsorship contributions will be essential to assist in covering

the costs of the free concert, the interactive community scavenger hunt app, supplies for the fun and games, ice cream and other goodies, giveaways for attendees, and other logistical needs associ-

Street Closure Details The segment of Bay Street between the Siuslaw River Bridge and Laurel Street will be closed to traffic for the Block Party beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 15. The street will reopen to traffic following the cleanup of the event at approximately 11 p.m.

If accommodations are needed by residents or business owners in the area, they may contact the City of Florence.