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Last Resort Players perform “Mamma Mia!” Nov. 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 & 10

n Last Resort Player’s “Mamma Mia!,” Wendy Krause plays Donna Sheridan, the central character. Wendy was two years old when her dad sat her on top of a piano at a family wedding, gave her the microphone and her mom accompanied her while she sang. She cried when they took the microphone away. The rest, as they say, is history. She is multi-talented and played baritone sax in a studio jazz band in college. She’s a realtor now at TR Hunter and loves spending most of her time with daughters Alayna and Jasmine. Asked what show she would most like to do she replied, “I would love to do ‘Hello Dolly.’ I’m already singing the song in my head, imagining myself walking down the grand staircase in that stunning ball gown. That would be one amazing moment.” Her favorite stage show? “‘Wicked’ made me cry, twice, but so did ‘Les Mis’ and I have to admit, CROW’s performance of ‘The Wiz’ this last year was pretty special.” Her favorite line in “Mamma Mia!” is “Age cannot wither her” spoken by Harry Bright after seeing her character Donna. “Wouldn’t we all like to hear that?” About her fellow actors she notes, “Jason Wood makes me swoon as Sam Carmichael. He’s so good. And my sister, Brynne, as Sophie. She has this wonderful tenderness and genu-

From left, DeAnn Hawkins, Wendy Krause and Jennifer Marus are The Dynamos in LRP’s “Mamma Mia!”

ineness to her character and her voice will blow people away! But hats off to the musicians. The music is highenergy and complicated, and I get goosebumps when they play. They’re all professionals and thank goodness, because they need to be for this show!”

all my musical must haves; fun songs and lots of dancing! Plus, the underlying message of acceptance of other peoples’ differences, and self-love are important, and I can’t help but imagine Fanny Rugburn as Tracy Turnblad.” Who in the show is going to blow people away? “James Jennifer Marus plays Tan- McKinney as Bill, just you ya, a rich, three-time-divor- wait Florence.” cee who is one of the three best friends and a Dynamo. DeAnn Hawkins plays Jennifer’s first stage perfor- Rosie, who is a self-promance was when she played claimed “bachelor” and double-murderess and one of the Dynamos. Her nightclub performer Velma character is a successful, Kelly in the 2015 Last Re- English-born celebrity chef, sort Players’ production of authoring widely popu“Chicago.” She is the proud lar cookbooks, including mother “to a handsome “Whole Woman.” young man named Eaden. DeAnn first performed in I am also an avid gardener a church talent show singand native plant enthusiast. ing “On the Good Ship Lol… Seriously try hiking with lipop” when she was 7 years me I am always finding new old. “My mom played the plant goodies.” piano for me and I wore one Asked what show she of her curly-haired wigs.” would like to do next she She is the youngest of exclaimed “‘Mean Girls!’ 6 children and all of their I would play Janis Ian of names start with the letter course!” “D”. Her mom often referred But her favorite stage to her as “D-end” instead of show is “Hairspray.” “It hits “DeAnn” because she was

the youngest. She is very creative, even learning to play the tuba in her junior year in high school so she could join the band. “They were going to Florida my senior year and I really wanted to go to Florida. The band experience wound up being one of the most fun things I did in high school.” Last year, after 30 years in healthcare, she changed careers and opened Brown Eyed Girl Bakery. Her favorite stage shows are “Les Misérables” and “The Sound of Music.” About her character, she states, “Rosie’s character is sassy; you never know what she will say. I love the banter of old friendship that is apparent between the Dynamos.” Asked who in the production is going to blow the audience away, she replied, “This show is packed with talent. I am particularly impressed with Pepper — Ramiro Ramirez plays a character that oozes charisma and he is so fun to watch in action.” Last Resort Players’ “Mamma Mia!” will play at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Nov. 1 to 3 and 7 to 10. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and student tickets, with ID at the box office, are $15. Get your tickets now at 541997-1994, www.eventcenter. org or the box office at 715 Quince St.

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Wallflowers & Wine — “Holiday Bouquet”

Tickets are on sale now for the Friends of the Florence Events Center’s next Wallflowers and Wine event. Pour a glass and grab a brush! Artist John Leasure will once again bring his artistic talent and wit to the stage at the Florence Events Center for this ever-popular social art class on

Friday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Leasure will guide the class through the process of creating their own “Holiday Bouquet” masterpiece. Admission is $45 and gets attendees Get tickets online now at www. all their supplies — paint, brushes and canvas — as well as a souvenir wine eventcenter.org, stop by the box office at 715 Quince St. or call 541-997-1994. glass, with choice of beer or wine.

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2020 marks the 40th anniversary of SEAcoast Entertainment Association and its commitment to first-class entertainment on the beautiful Oregon coast. The next concert, featuring the Texas Gypsies, will be Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. Believing that variety is the spice of life, SEAcoast’s programs run the gamut of classical, jazz, ethnic music, dance, comedy and variety. The Texas Gypsies perform vintage jazzy swing with the cool sounds of the roaring 1920s Great Gatsby era. Mix in the big band swing sound of the ‘30s and ‘40s, then add western swing,

sprinkle some Django-style gypsy jazz over the top and finally finish up with a pinch of retro deco rockabilly. This is The Texas Gypsies. The band mixes passionate violin, a blazing horn section, rockin’, swingin’ guitars, slappin’ upright bass and retro style drumming to harmoniously create their own unique, classy and fun sound. There will be a free pre-concert talk at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are available at the Florence Events Center Box Office, 715 Quince St., and at eventcenter.org. For more information about SEAcoast’s season, visit seacoastea.org.

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Peace Harbor Hospice hosts its annual Light Up a Life ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Florence Events Center. The celebration will include reflection, music and vocalists, with refreshments served at the end. Light Up a Life allows anyone to purchase a star in remembrance of someone who has passed away or to honor someone who has made a difference in their life. All are welcome, whether or not your loved one was on hospice. As in the past, families are also invited to submit photographs of loved ones, to be included in a memorial slide presentation. As Light Up A Life is Peace Harbor Hospice’s only fundraiser, donations are appreciated — and all contributions are tax deductible. Funds raised at this event will go to support a variety of hospice programs throughout the year. Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to celebrate the lives of loved ones. Donations may be made online at peacehealth.org/LUAL-Florence, or mailed to Peace Harbor Hospice at 400 Ninth St., Florence, OR, 97439. They may also be dropped off in person at 2230 Kingwood St. Be sure to include the name of your loved one. For more information about hospice, palliative care or the annual Light Up A Life ceremony, call 541997-3418.

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Come ‘Home for Christmas’ with Florence Festival of Trees T he Oregon Coast Military Museum is pleased to present the annual Florence Festival of Trees on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. This year’s event’s theme is “I’ll be Home for Christmas.” Beautiful trees and wreaths festively decorated by local designers will be available for bid as well as immediate purchase. Additional gifts and holiday items will be offered by silent auction, which will run throughout the two-day event. Now in its seventh season, this year’s Festival of Trees features a full schedule of Saturday activities and entertainment geared for family fun. Children of all ages are invited to have photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and spend the day decorating gingerbread playdough, mak-

Oregon Coast Military Museum’s Florence Festival of Trees returns Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Florence Events Center. Saturday’s events are free to the public. Tickets are available now for Sunday. ing holiday crafts, painting rocks and getting their face painted. At noon, Houndful Hearts Basset Rescue will be on hand for a meet and greet as well as photo opportunities with a special group of holiday hounds. Performances by the Florence Community Chorus, Holi-

day Bell Ringers, CROW Flight Dance Team and vocal performers, as well as a children’s choir are scheduled throughout the day. Admission is free to all Saturday happenings and everyone in the community is invited to attend. No-host refreshments will be available from the Snack Bar

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 1, the seventh annual Gala of Giving Dinner and Auction to benefit the Oregon Coast Military Museum will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Ticketholders will enjoy a delightful evening filled with great food, wine and an opportunity to bid on specialty-themed trees led by local auctioneer extraordinaire Bob Sneddon. All proceeds from the auction will go to benefit the Oregon Coast Military Museum and support its ongoing mission to honor all veterans. Seating is limited; tickets are $55 per person and available for purchase from FTS Computer Repair, 1431 Bay St. in Historic Old Town Florence. For additional information regarding the Festival of Trees or to sponsor a table for the Gala, contact florencefestivaloftrees@ gmail.com.

Saturday’s Schedule 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Holiday rock painting, face painting, make-andtake children’s crafts, gingerbread playdough 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. —Community Chorus of Florence 11 to 11:30 a.m. — Holiday Bell Ringers Noon — CROW Flight Dance Team and Houndful Hearts Basset Rescue 12:30 to 1 p.m. — CROW Vocal Performers 1:30 to 2 p.m. — Children’s Choir

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Art Show features artists influential to Florence

An art show and public reception showcasing the original works of two talented artists will be presented in Florence Events Center’s (FEC) Gallery Five on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Award-winning artist Bernie Herr is well known to the Oregon coast art community, having been a driving force with his wife Lu in the creation of a vibrant showcase for local artists at the FEC. When the FEC first opened, its emphasis was theater arts. Bernie and Lu, along with other visual artists, represented a vocal force to create Gallery One and later Gallery Five. Many wonderful art shows have resulted from their efforts artists. Bernie began painting in oils with a realistic edge, evolving over the years to a preference of aqueous media. He worked in or combined watercolor, gouache, inks or acrylics to create a truly unique body of abstract and eclectic work, which is rich in color,

vibrant and diverse in subject matter. Over the years, Bernie received many awards for his art. Among the venues are Celebrate Arts, Emerald Art Center and the Watercolor Society of Oregon where he won six awards and achieved gold levels. His work is in private collections in more than a dozen states, including Hawaii, and also in Canada, Japan, Poland and Israel. Having lived in Florence since 1984, Bernie and Lu recently moved from their home and studio in Greentrees to a retirement center in Eugene, leaving behind a large collection of framed original artwork, greeting cards and ceramic tiles featuring his iconic images. A portion of the proceeds from

the sale of his works will be donated to the Friends of the FEC “First Impressions” Youth Art program. Also showing are the original oil paintings of the late Wolfgang Emil Hofmann. Born in Dresden, Germany, Wolfgang served in the U.S. Army before eventually retiring in Florence with his wife of 60 years, Dora. They were 20-year residents of Florentine Estates. A skilled landscape painter, Wolfgang was entirely self-taught and drew great inspiration from nature and coastal ranges. The body of work being displayed showcases his passion for capturing images of natural wonders in his art and reflects a lifelong love of gardening and being in the great outdoors. Sponsored by Oregon Pacific Bank, this show and reception is produced in collaboration with Jo Beaudreau of BeauxArts Fine Art Materials and Gallery and Cindy Wobbe Estate Sales.

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Applications for the 113th Rhododendron Court are now available through Siuslaw and Mapleton schools, the Florence Visitor’s Center and the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce website at florencechamber.com. The Senior Court is open to high school senior girls and boys who exhibit exceptional character and are Siuslaw region residents. Queen Rhododendra and her Junior and Senior Princess Courts, as well as the King of the Coast and his Senior Prince Court, will reign over the 2020 Rhododendron Festival, act as the goodwill ambassadors for this event and make many promotional appearances between the start of the year and the annual Rhody Festival in May. The Rhododendron Court

will benefit from experiences with public speaking and media relations. Queen Rhododendra and the King of the Coast, along with their Senior Court, will be awarded scholarships on the night of the coronation. Applications for the Rhododendron Court will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. For more information about the court, participant obligations or the application, call 541-997-3128. The 113th annual Rhododendron Festival is presented by the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and will take place May 15 to 17 in Florence. For information about the festival, parade participation, vendor registration or volunteer opportunities, visit www. florencechamber.com or call 541-997-3128.

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Veteran’s Day Parade 2019 Grand Marshals — World War II Veterans 2 p.m.; open to public Historic Old Town Florence

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Nov. 22

Wallflowers and Wine — “Holiday Bouquet” Presented by artist John Leasure 6:30 p.m.; tickets required | Florence Events Center

Nov. 26

Big Wave Poetry Workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; open to public Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St.

Nov. 30

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In addition, rumor has it that the “Tutu Dads” will also shake their tailfeathers in a humorously choreographed piece that will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. “This is going to be the best Follies yet,” Heard added. “Come support local arts and lose yourself in a really endearing story, just in time for the holidays!” The 2019 Holly Jolly Follies will be presented Dec. 6, 7 and 8, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults/$10 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds support scholarships for kids in the arts, and CROW’s ongoing arts programming, including the Spring 2020 production of “Mary Poppins.” Tickets for “Finding Joy At Christmastime” can be purchased at the FEC Box office, by calling 541-997-1994 or visiting www. crowkids.com for more details.

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This season, Sarge (Mike Smith) feels a bit melancholy as he goes about his elf-duties at the North Pole. Then, suddenly he meets the lovely Joy Merriweather (Polly Fleming), and their lives both take a sharp turn toward holiday love and companionship. This unexpected pair discover a storybook romance, as Sarge demonstrates once again that he is quite capable of saving Christmas. Get ready for goosebumps and warm fuzzies, amidst adorable songs and dances ... and an ugly sweater or two. This year’s Follies is jam packed with joy! The Follies’ poignant central theme was penned by local author,

A true variety show with performers of all ages, this year’s Follies features many new and wonderful surprises, including vocal solos and duos, live musicians, comedic interludes, small and large group numbers, and of course, CROW’s stellar Flight Dance Team, which will perform beautiful new dance choreography – including a Bob Fosse inspired number complete with Fedoras and Tux jackets, and an uplifting contemporary piece. Holly Jolly Follies returns to the FEC in December with the love story of “There’s lots of roSarge, played by Mike Smith, and Joy, Polly Fleming. mance, comedy, and Rose Ellen Jacobson, and the show Heard. Local jazz diva Mary Beers moments that make is directed by her daughter and musical directs, and Genevieve you go ‘Aw!’ in this year’s producCROW Artistic Director, Melanie Shahan will be assistant Director. tion,” said Heard.

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Parade Begins at 2pm Great viewing along the Port Parking Lot and Bay Street. Tributes and treats for Veterans will be available at Veterans Memorial Park and at several local restaurants.

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