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SEAcoast presents Neave Trio —

performing works by women composers O n We d n e s d a y, March 4, at 7 p.m., the Boston-based Neave Trio is presented by SEAcoast Entertainment Association for a performance at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. There will be a talk with the performers prior to the show at 6:15.

The Neave Trio will perform works by four distinguished women composers spanning the Romantic era through the modern day, including Rebecca Clarke’s “Piano Trio;” Amy Beach’s “Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 150;” Cécile Chaminade’s “Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 11;” and Jennifer Higdon’s “Piano Trio.”

The trios by Beach and Clarke are on Neave’s latest recording, “Her Voice” (released Oct. 4, 2019, on Chandos Records), along with Louise Farrenc’s “Piano Trio No. 1.”

Since forming in 2010, Neave Trio (Anna Williams on violin; Mikhail Veselov on cello and Eri Nakamura on piano) has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting-edge performances.

The New York Times said, “What excellent performances this trio

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gives here of works that deserve them,” and included the third movement of Clarke’s trio in the “Best 25 Classical Music Tracks of 2019.”

According to Williams says, “There is so much great repertoire that is under-performed, especially from women composers, and we feel it is essential to program and record these masterworks alongside the more well-known catalogue of piano trio repertoire. These women really broke down barriers and paved the way for future generations and we are excited to honor their unique contributions and voices.”

The Neave Trio —WQXR explains, “‘Neave’ is actually a Gaelic name meaning ‘bright’ and ‘radiant’, both of which certainly apply to this trio’s music making” — has been included in several “best of ” roundups across the country.

Neave has performed at many esteemed concert series and at festivals worldwide.

Highlights of Neave’s 2019-20

season include concerts at Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, Brown University, Feldman Chamber Music Society, Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg and the Boise Chamber Music Series, among many others.

For more information, visit www. neavetrio.com.

SEAcoast, an all-volunteer 501(C) (3) non-profit, has been bringing first-class entertainment to Florence, Ore., for 40 years. Believing that variety is the spice of life, its programs run the gamut of classical, jazz, ethnic music, dance, comedy and variety.

SEA’s dedicated team of volunteers have brought hundreds of acts to an appreciative Florence audience. The next show will be at the Florence Events Center on April 3, when SEAcoast presents Giada Valenti at 7 p.m. with a pre-show talk at 6:15.

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LRP board members include (front row, left to right) Treasurer Kathleen Wenzel, President Annie Schmidt, Secretary Crystal Farnsworth and James McKinney and (back row) Lori Janowski, Vice President Jim Wellington and Ken Janowski. Not pictured are Tamara Cole and Jacquelyn Serrano.

Free ‘How to Sell Your Home for the Highest Price’ seminar

A free seminar for Florence homeowners on “How to Sell Your Home for the Highest Price” will be held at the Florence Events Center on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The two-hour seminar covers topics such as how to set the right price, how to attract a steady stream of buyers, how to determine the best time to sell, how to prepare and stage your home, how to qualify a buyer before accepting an offer, how to avoid a buyer walking away after inspections, and how to coordinate buying and selling so you only have to move once.

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Each story runs about 10 minutes with a short intermission featuring piano selections by Chris Lewis and Rhianna Haines.

Seating will be bistro-style and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are available now at the Florence Events Center Box Office.

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Eight raconteurs have been selected so far and a couple more will likely be added. Currently, the cast of BOATS includes Brian Cole, Sally Wantz, Larry Farnsworth, Linda Yoder, Ken Janowski, Jacquelyn Serrano, Laura Merz

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he Last Resort Players (LRP) board is currently formulating the 2020 performance schedule including a March presentation, a show scheduled for June and a fall musical.

On Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, LRP will be bringing the third iteration of the popular “Based on a True Story,” or BOATS, to the flat floor of the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. This unique show features local residents presenting first-hand accounts of memorable incidents in their lives. Previous versions, with an ever-changing cast of presenters, have entertained audiences with stories, sometimes funny, sometimes serious but always based on actual events in their lives. Some of the facts may be

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CROW holds auditions for Dance Showcase

On March 14, CROW will hold open auditions for any dancer (ages 6+) interested in a solo/duet/small group performance piece in this year’s 2020 Spring Dance Showcase.

These public performances are in celebration of all forms of dance, and will take place on May 8 and 9 at the Florence Events Center.

To be considered, dancers MUST attend the audition on Saturday, March 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in Florence.

Dancers should wear dance shoes and dance attire, and bring a device such as an MP3 player, phone, or tablet with the music track on it. CROW will provide a speaker you can connect to.

“Your piece does not have to be 100% finished, but it must show a good amount of the choreography, plus the expression, style, and technique of the dancer,” said CROW’s Artistic Director Melanie Heard.

“The more complete the piece is, the better.”

Dancers should be prepared to discuss performance costumes if asked (which must be approved in advance by CROW). Choreography and music must not have profanity or inappropriate words/

movements, and must be appropriate for all audiences.

This audition is open to ALL dancers involved in classes (either with CROW or at another location), private lessons, self-choreography, and any other people/ small groups that would like to give it a try.

Space is limited in the showcase, and the audition will be judged by a panel of CROW judges including CROW dance teachers, board members and production team members. Auditioning does not guarantee you a spot in the program.

Dancers will be notified shortly after the audition if they have been accepted.

Contact Heard at 541-999-8641 or crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com.

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Backstreet’s ‘Where Art Thou?’ to be judged by two artists

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he annual “Where Art Thou?” Community Challenge Show with Backstreet Gallery will be displayed at the Florence Events Center through March 31. The show is open to all.

Two outstanding, independent artists will judge the show: Jim Buch, world traveler and photographer, and Geoffrey McCormack, multimedia artist.

Buch retired from his work as a college administrator at the University of Iowa and the University of Oregon and is now an award-winning photographer of landscapes, wildlife, primarily birds, and people. Traveling

to such places as Africa, India, Antarctica, Zanzibar, Siberia, and Eastern Europe, as well as his beautiful home state of Oregon, provides inspiration and subject matter for his distinctive photography.

As a member of Viewfinders Camera Club, Buch chairs the Critiquing Committee. Though an amateur photographer, he has received awards from the following: Emerald Art Center, PhotoZone, Lane County Fair, Celebrate Arts and the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs.

People can enjoy his photos at www.buchshots.com.

McCormack spent 12 years teaching visual arts at Cabrillo,

Backstreet Gallery’s annual “Where Art Thou?” Community Challenge Show will be judged by photographer Jim Buch (left) and multimedia artist Geoffrey McCormack.

Calif., where he also devel- won numerous awards with his oped a freelance illustration aqueous media and watercolor studio. He then went on to 30 paintings. years as an illustrator. He has Working in series, his work

Florence Events Center offers Souvenir Cups People can now enjoy a beverage from the comfort of their own seat during theater performances at the Florence Events Center! Purchase a nts Center souFlorence Events venir cup, fill fill it with your nk and enjoy favorite drink the show.

The following willl provide some information about what you need to know about the event center’s spill proof cups: • Can I bring a drink into the theater without a Florence Events Center spill proof cup?

No, only drinks in Florence Events Center spill proof cups (or bottled water) will be allowed.

• Can I bring in my own spill proof cup (my travel coffee mug, or a cup from another

• Where are the cups sold? venue?)

No, only the Florence Events Cups are sold at concessions Center spill proof cup will be just prior to and during events allowed into the theater. or at the ticket office during normal business busi hours.

• Will allowing all drinks into the theater th cause damage?

T h e integrity of our spaces is second o n l y to our customer’s experi• Can I get refills?

Yes, refills will be allowed for ences. The cups are designed to the price of the drink. Double minimize spills that may lead pours of wine will be available to damage.

• Do I have to buy a spill to avoid additional waiting in the concessions line. proof cup to buy a drink?

No. Patrons have the option • What size are the cups?

Cups currently come in two to buy a drink without pursizes: 10 oz. and 16 oz. chasing a spill proof cup; how• What is served in each cup? ever, the beverage will need to Wine in the 10 oz. cups and be consumed on the flat floor soda, water and beer in the 16 and will not be allowed in the theater. oz. cups.

in acrylic and watercolor captures unique items in new ways, expanding on traditional ideas and norms of abstraction and also representational art.

He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, California Watercolor Association and American Watercolor Society, accruing awards from each. See his paintings and sculptures at mcsurf.com.

A reception for “Where Art Thou?” will be held Wednesday, March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the FEC, 715 Quince St. Backstreet Gallery is located at 1421 Bay St. in Historic Old Town Florence and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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LRP board members include (front row, left to right) Treasurer Kathleen Wenzel, President Annie Schmidt, Secretary Crystal Farnsworth and James McKinney and (back row) Lori Janowski, Vice President Jim Wellington and Ken Janowski. Not pictured are Tamara Cole and Jacquelyn Serrano.

stretched a wee bit, but who is going to care as long as the story is entertaining?

Eight raconteurs have been selected so far and a couple more will likely be added. Currently, the cast of BOATS includes Brian Cole, Sally Wantz, Larry Farnsworth, Linda Yoder, Ken Janowski, Jacquelyn Serrano, Laura Merz

and Kathleen Wenzel.

Each story runs about 10 minutes with a short intermission featuring piano selections by Chris Lewis and Rhianna Haines.

Seating will be bistro-style and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are available now at the Florence Events Center Box Office.

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Three Rivers entertains with weekend shows at Blue Bills

There is live entertainment every weekend in March at Three Rivers Casino Resort!

Three Rivers invites the community to Blue Bills Sports Bar & Tap Room for live shows performed by top local artists on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight.

As a reminder, there is no cover charge, but patrons must Bret Lucich & Paul Biondi be 21 or older to attend. To learn March 13 and 14: Northwestmore about Three Rivers and the March entertainment line-up at based country/rock artist Jessie Blue Bills , visit www.threeriver- Leigh will be rocking the house.

Jessie’s popularity has been exscasino.com/events. ploding with the recent release of March 6 and 7: The Bret Lu- her self-titled debut album. Her cich & Paul Biondi Experience. single “Pink Umbrella Drink” This variety band has a wide ar- was picked up by local radio staray of sounds. Lucich can do it tions.

Jessie is also making a big all, play a multitude of instruments and do great imperson- splash online- on Spotify alone, ations; in combination with her songs have been streamed Bondi’s saxophone, this creates a over 150,000 times and her reunique experience listeners will cently released music video was viewed over 13,000 times in less not soon forget.

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March 27 and 28: The Steven than a week, with views continuing to climb.

McVay Band, a local group out of Florence, Ore., will be hitting March 20 and 21: Ruckus, the stage. Singer/songwriter Stenewcomers to Blue Bills, is not ven McVay is a versatile musiyour typical dance and rock cian who incorporates guitar, band. Ruckus combines a vast harmonica and fiddle into his musical collage, mixing Motown performances. Listening to his and disco with solid hair bands singing style, you can definitely of the ‘80s and the popular hits hear he was influenced by Neil of the ‘90s. With decades of mu- Young.

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Three Rivers Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians and sits on a 100-acre site along Oregon’s southern coast.

In January, Florence Area Chamber of Commerce awarded Three Rivers Casino Resort the Community Caring Award at the Siuslaw Awards.

‘Mary Poppins’ cast ‘steps in time’ to Heceta Lightkeeper’s House

This April, CROW’s production of “Mary Poppins” will take the stage at the Florence Events Center in April with a stellar cast of outstanding young Florencearea actors.

The cast will feature Alizabeth Norton (Mary Poppins), Cort Waggoner (Bert), Owen Harklerode (George Banks), and Haylee Cole (Winifred Banks), with Harper Young in the role of “Jane Banks” and Andersen Haines portraying “Michael Banks.”

The leading cast members visited the Heceta Head Lighthouse and Historic Lightkeeper’s House to take this year’s publicity photos, choosing one of the Oregon coast’s most iconic sites. The

photos capture the Edwardian feel of the “Mary Poppins” play, which is set in the first decade of 1900.

The cast also includes: Roxi Clement, Landon Peck, Kayley Potter, Alex Fuller, Cameron Kentta, William Owens, Eryn Morgan, Joey Haines, Chase Huber, Halle Anderson, Jonathan Olson, Hailey Hilsdorf, Zhade Beers and Milo Holbrook.

Visit www.crowkids.com for a full list of cast members as chim-

ney sweeps, bank clerks, talking shop customers, jolly holiday park goers and kite flyers.

The creative team for this ambitious musical includes director and choreographer Melanie

Heard; assistant director Genevieve Shahan; musical director Maree Beers; and producers Paula Burnette and Dave Hansen.

Polly Coleman, CROW’s costume mistress, has already begun fitting characters in period costuming while set the construction team of Chris Heard and Chris Owens are planning for a visual spectacle upon the stage.

Many additional volunteers are already hard at work behind the

scenes in order to provide an outstanding ninth youth mainstage production for CROW. The musical will be performed April 17-26 at the Florence Events Center. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Adult tickets to “Mary Poppins” are $20 each, and tickets for youth under age 12 are $10 each. Active and Retired Military (with ID) and Seniors may purchase tickets at the box office window for $19.

All proceeds from this production support ongoing youth arts education.

For more info about CROW, including upcoming classes and summer camps, visit crowkids. com.

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Flow Art with Pam Nedder Hosted by FRAA 1 to 3 p.m.; $30 for FRAA members, $35 for non-members Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. MainlyPiano House Concert Series featuring Kate Moody Hosted by Kathy Parsons 3 to 5 p.m.; suggested donation of $20 Reservations are required by emailing kathypiano@gmail.com

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Florence Events Center conference March 29 Florence Events Center room Florence Ukulele Club “The Flukes” www.lastresortplayers.com 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Beginners David Helfand and Louis 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. — Advanced Lowenstein Concert March 14 Beginners and Intermediates 2 p.m.; open to public CROW Spring Dance Showcase 3 to 4 p.m. — Song Circle for all Siuslaw Public Library Auditions Loaner ukuleles available; open to For solos, duets & groups March 25 public 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; open to all danc- LRP Board Meeting Siuslaw Public Library ers 6+ with complete routines 6 p.m.; open to public janetlwellington@gmail.com CROW Center for the Performing Florence Events Center conference Arts, 3120 Highway 101 March 31 room Crowkids.com Big Wave Poetry Workshop www.lastresortplayers.com Bring paper copies of your poems March 26 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; open to public Heceta Lighthouse B&B 3 to 5 p.m.; Open to public FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St. Various locations around Florence 7-Course Brunch 11:30 a.m.; reservations required 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com

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