Coast Central, October 2018

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QUARANTINE CROW HAUNTED MAZE What will Florence do when zombies attack?

FLORENCE WIENER DOG RACES – OCT. 13 FLORENCE CENTER STAGE— OCTOBER EDITION INSIDE

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Quarantine Can you make it out alive? — Scare-CROW Haunted Maze

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o one knows how or where the virus began. All that is known is that one day, a mob of terrible, bloodthirsty zombies wandered out of the beautiful forest. Slowly, people from all walks of life began to show signs of

infection. Local authorities did their very best to quarantine those who seemed dangerous within the walls of the Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) Center for the Performing Arts. But there was only one problem: They left the vials of antidote inside! Now, it’s up to you to see if you can make it through the maze of zombies and retrieve a vial of antidote so that you don’t follow the same fateful path.

Can you make it out alive?

CROW’s fourth annual Scare-CROW Haunted Maze, called “Quarantine,” will be held Oct.26, 27, 30 & 31 from 6 to 9 p.m., with a less scary Family Night geared toward younger kids and big chickens to be held on Monday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. Suggested minimum age for the regular maze nights is 8+, and entry is always at parents’ discretion and at your own risk.

Admission for all nights is $6 per person,

per entry. Tickets are sold at the door, and cash only is accepted.

This year, CROW is excited to announce Haunted Maze Sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities were made available to local businesses and individuals to help cover costs of props, specialty zombie make-up, construction materials and special effects such as LED fog blasters. 2018 Maze Sponsors include: Angle & Square LLC, Paula Burnette and Dave Hansen, Chad Clement DDS/PC, Handyman 101 Construction LLC, Laurel Bay Gardens, Dan Lofy Construction and Maire Testa.

“We have been having a total blast creating the concept this year,” said CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard. “The special effects, make-up and costume design — and other unexpected surprises — are going to scare even the toughest people. I think this maze is going to be our best one yet.”

Last year’s “Nightmares” maze showed so much deadly appeal that over 1,000 guests passed through, traveling from as far away as

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Astoria, Coos Bay and Eugene/Springfield.

CROW team members delighted in hearing positive feedback from terrified maze patrons both through social media, and as they exited the maze. Many people opted to go through the maze multiple times, despite the long lines.

“CROW strives for exceptionally high production values for every project we produce. The maze is no exception,” Heard said.

For more information about the maze, including a list of FAQ’s, visit www.crowkids. com and click on the “Haunted Maze” tab.

There will also be on-site food provided

by Smokin’ Pops BBQ food truck, and a few other surprises yet to be revealed. Rumor has it that CROW’s Flight Dance Team may even make a spook-tacular appearance.

“If you feel the slightest tinge of zombie virus, better hurry over to CROW so we can try to get you a vial of antidote,” Heard said.

“That is, if you can survive long enough to retrieve it!”

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MARKETING: SUSAN GUTIERREZ, MARKETING DIRECTOR 541-902-3530, SGUTIERREZ@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM EDITORIAL: CHANTELLE MEYER, FEATURES EDITOR PRESSRELEASES@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Welcome to Coast Central, a monthly publication focusing on arts and entertainment on and near the central and southern Oregon coast, from Florence to Bandon.

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EVENTS CALENDAR IT IS FREE TO SUBMIT EVENTS TO COAST CENTRAL. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THE 15TH WALDPORT/ YACHATS SUNDAYS THROUGH OCT. 21

Yachats Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open to public Fourth Street and Highway 101

WEDNESDAYS

Waldport Wednesday Market May to September 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Waldport Community Center 541-563-3042

OCT. 7

“Murals of Oregon” with tour guide Denis Shelton Photos of murals from Astoria to Ashland, Veneta to Vale 2 to 3 p.m.

Open to public Yachats Commons

OCT. 13

Crosshatching with Yachats Arts Guild Sponsored by Polly Plumb Productions 1 to 4 p.m.

Registration required Yachats Commons Room 8 541-430-1328

OCT. 19 TO 21

19th annual Yachats Village Mushroom Fest Free and ticketed events Yachats Commons yachats.org

OCT. 26 AND 27 “The Basics of Screen Printing” Workshop with Instructor Mike Guerriero 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fee of $90; Register by Oct. 15 Yachats Commons 541-563-3633; 541-271-2481 OCT. 27 TO 28 “Fairy Tales” International Challenge Art Quilt Show Hosted by Polly Plumb Productions

Yachats Commons

FLORENCE TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Florence Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m.

Kingwood and Bay streets

OCT. 5 TO 7

8th annual Wine & Chowder Trail & Great Glass Giveaway Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Historic Old Town Florence 541-997-3128

OCT. 6

demARTS A demonstration of creativity & art 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library Homecoming Gala Hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County 5 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com Great White — Live in Concert 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets required Three Rivers Casino Resort

OCT. 18 Florence Regional Arts Alliance hosts Business After Hours With Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St. OCT. 19 Art Reception for “Everything Odd-Umn” and Patricia Stutz 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center OCT. 20

Soroptimist’s “Bras for a Cause” Fundraiser 6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

“Circles in the Sand” — Sunset at Heceta Beach 5 to 9 p.m.

Open to public Driftwood Shores Resort

OCT. 24 Doo-Wah Riders Presented by SEAcoast 7 p.m. with a pre-show talk at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

OCT. 9 “Living In The Future’s Past” Screening 12:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets required City Lights Cinemas

OCT. 25 Good Life Boomer & Senior Expo Hosted by Siuslaw News 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center

OCT. 13

Goin’ with the Flo — Vintage Trailer Rally Tour 40+ vintage trailers 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public Port of Siuslaw Campground Okto-Fur-Fest Featuring Florence Wiener Dog Races 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission required Florence Events Center 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Various locations around Florence

OCT. 26, 27, 30 & 31 CROW “Quarantine” Haunted Maze 6 to 9 p.m.

Admission required CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 crowkids.com OCT. 29 CROW “Quarantine” Haunted Maze Family Night Geared toward younger kids and “big chickens” 5 to 8 p.m.

Admission required CROW Center for the Performing Arts

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REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY OCT. 11 Pamela Jean and the “Pedal to the Metal” Tour 6 to 8 p.m.

Double D’s On The Rocks, 460 Beach Blvd., Winchester Bay OCT. 12 Friday Night Old Town Wine Down and Trick or Treat Hosted by Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce 5 to 7 p.m.

541-271-3495

NORTH BEND/COOS BAY/CHARLESTON EVERY MONDAY South Coast Folk Society Presents Traditional Dance 7 p.m.

Open to public to learn; no partner needed North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe Ave. 541-404-8257 MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Dance & Sweat Class 6 to 7 p.m.

Open to public; first class free SharkBite’s Theatre, 226 S. Broadway, Coos Bay WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Coos Bay Downtown Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring tours of Egyptian Theatre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Central Avenue between Highway 101 South and Fourth Avenue

OCT. 3 Gary Stockdale in Concert 7 p.m.

Admission required Flappers Wine Bar, 375 Central Ave. OCT. 5

Intro to Wire Wrapping — Freeform Beach Glass Pendant 6 to 7:30 p.m. $15 per person Amethyst & Alchemy, 63357 Boat Basin Road

The Art of Genelle Contreras with WITCHPRIEST 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Open to public pin So It Goes Coffeehouse, 190 Central Ave

OCT. 6 Charleston Salmon Run Marathon & Half Marathon 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration required Boat Basin Road www.active.com/coos-bay-or/ running/distance-running-races/ charleston-salmon-run-and-crabwalk-sponsored-by-advancedhealth-2018 Fall Mushrooms Workshop 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $20 per person; RSVP required South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 541-888-5558 Ext. 126 Octoberfish Festival 2018 Music, arts, food & fun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission required Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat Basin Road

OCT. 10 Fall in Love with Organics!

1 to 2 p.m.

Free but RSVP required South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 541-888-5558 Ext. 126 Mixed Media Art Workshop 1 to 4 p.m. $30 per person The Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave.

OCT. 11 An evening with the Jacob Jolliff Band 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets required The Liberty Theatre OCT. 18 Bioregional Kyphi-Style Incense Crafting Workshop 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $20 per person Amethyst & Alchemy MORE EVENTS PAGE 12

COASTAL CULTURE WALDPORT/ YACHATS

Earthworks Gallery, 2222 Highway 101, 541-547-4300, earthworksgalleries.net Touchstone Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, 541-547-4121, touchstone-gallery.com Waldport Public Library, 460 Hemlock, waldportlibrary.org Wave Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, 541-5474405, wavegallery.org

FLORENCE

Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., 541-9978980, backstreetgallery.org BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery, 2285 Highway 101, 541-991-8213, beauxartsfineart.com Blue Heron Gallery, 1385 Bay St., 541-9977993, oregoncoastgalleries.net Digital Dunes Photo Gallery & Studio, 1725 Kingwood St., 541-902-8748, digitaldunesphoto.com Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center, 290 Highway 101, 541997-3128, florencechamber.com Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., 541-997-1994, eventcenter.org Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St., 541-997-4435, fraaoregon.org Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, 541-997-2440,

silverliningboutique.com Of Land & Sea Gallery, 1383 Bay St., 541997-1904, oregoncoastgalleries.net Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., 541-902-5160, oregoncoast militarymuseum.com Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, 541-997-7121 Pacific Frameworks, 2420 Highway 101, 541-997-1138 The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St., 541-9022505, therivergallery.org Rodger Bennett Photography, 228A Harbor St., 541-991-0777, photobyrodger.com The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, 1458 First St., jaynesmoleydesign.com Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., 541-997-7884, siuslawpioneermuseum.com Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., 541997-3132, siuslawlibrary.info Wind Drift Gallery, 1395 Bay St., 541-9979182, oregoncoastgalleries.net

GARDINER/REEDSPORT

Three Rivers Gallery, 77231 Highway 101, 541-271-2030 Tsunami Gallery, 77207 Highway 101, 541-271-1597, ohwy.com/or/t/tsunami_ gallery.htm Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave., 541-271-

2485, mindpowergallery.weebly.com Myrtlewood Gallery, 1125 Highway 101, 541-271-4222, myrtlewoodgallery.com Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, 541-271-4816, umpquadiscovery center.com

NORTH BEND/COOS BAY

Art of Life, 245 S. 2nd St., 541-808-2261, artoflifecoosbay.com Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., 541-756-4088, www.theartistloftgallery. com Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., 541-267-3901, coosart.org Coos Bay Boat Building Center, 100 Newmark Ave., 541-808-2211, coosbayboats.org Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., 541-269-1101, coosbaylibrary.org Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St., 541-756-6320, cooshistory.org Gallery By The Bay inside Connections Book Store, 100 Union Ave, 541-751-1633 Marshfield Sun Printing Museum, 1049 N. Front St., 541-269-0215, marshfieldsunprintingmuseum.org North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., 541-756-0400, northbendoregon. us/library

Galleries & Museums COQUILLE

Coquille Valley Art Center, 10144 Highway 42, 541-396-3294 Coquille Valley Museum, 153 N. Central, 541-824-0076, coquillevalleymuseum.com

BANDON

Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 145 Fillmore Ave. SE., 541-347-5355, artbytheseagalleryandstudio.com Bandon Glass Art Studio, 240 Highway 101, 541-347-4723, bandonglassart.com Bandon Historical Society Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave., 541-347-2164, bandon historicalmuseum.org Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St., 541347-3221 Harbortown Events Center, 325 Second St., 541-329-0112, bandoncoastgo.com Featuring Washed Ashore, 415-8471239, washedashore.org RiverSide Studio & Gallery, 346 Riverside Dr., 541-551-0071 Sage Place, 525 11th St., 541-329-0303 Second Street Gallery, 210 2nd St. SE, 541-347-4133, secondstreetgallery.net Spirit of Oregon, 112 2nd. St. SE, gallery & gift shop, 541-347-4311 Vines Art Glass, 47074 Highway 101 S, 541-347-2652

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Enjoy Coos Art Museum’s Fall Fling fundraiser

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Coos Art Museum announces its 2018 Fall Fling for the Arts Fundraiser. All art lovers and museum supporters are cordially invited to attend this annual autumn fundraiser at the museum. The evening will be a grand experience, blending delightful socializing, scrumptious gourmet eating and wonderful art. Black Market Gourmet will cater the event and a no host wine service will be offered.

The highlight of the night’s festivities takes place on the museum’s main floor in the Maggie Karl Gallery, where a silent auction of fine art will take place. The occasion will be a wonderful opportunity to acquire original art works by many of the finest artists of the South Oregon Coast.

A wide variety of other quality goods and services donated by generous individuals and local businesses and will also be available for your bid.

You are invited to come, enjoy and help support the efforts of Coos Art Museum.

This cornerstone of visual arts is the only art museum on the Oregon coast and a destination for visitors from near and far. Event tickets are $60, or $55 for members of the museum.

For ticket information, call 541267-3901 or visit www.coosart.org.

Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged.

Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936 Art Deco U.S. Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Museum admission is $5 general, $2 students for veterans and seniors, and free to museum members.

Lady Washington sails to Coos Bay

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ady Washington, the official tall ship of Washington State, will visit Coos Bay from Oct. 3 to 7. There will be vessel tours from the dock, the Coos Bay Board Walk on South Bayshore Drive and Front Street, along with evening sails and adventure sails.

Vessel tours open the ships to the public for a suggested donation of $5 per person.

Come check out the ship and meet her crew!

On Friday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., join in the Rotary Wine Walk and dress like a pirate!

Sailing guests will embark on a two-hour tall ship sailing experience. Adventure Sails and Evening Sails feature sailing as it was done for hundreds of years. Join in a sea shanty, enjoy breathtaking views and meet the modern-day crew that travels the

west coast.

A ticket is required for all passengers, including babies.

Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Refreshments are not provided, but guests are welcome to bring your own (no glass containers, please). Accessibility is addressed on a case-by-case basis, so contact organizers ahead of time to be sure we can accommodate your needs.

The Coos Bay Boat Building Center hosts the Lady Washington while in port.

Lady Washington is a brig built in Aberdeen, Wash., in 1989 by Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. She is a full-scale replica of the original Lady Washington, the

first American vessel to make landfall on the West Coast of North America. Lady Washington has been featured in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Star Trek: Generations” and ABC’s “Once Upon a Time.”

For more information or tickets, contact 1-800-200-5239 or www.historicalseaport. org. A ticket is not required for vessel walkon tours.

An evening with the Jacob Jolliff Band

The 7 Devils Brewing Co. and The Liberty Theater are proud to announce an evening with The Jacob Jolliff Band. This event is a fundraiser for The Liberty Theater Restoration Project, which has already been a huge success.

People can help by supporting this amazing event that will bring world class music,right to the heart of North Bend, Ore., on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Liberty Theatre.

The Jacob Jolliff Band is the next generation of bluegrass supergroups, led by one of the country’s premier contemporary bluegrass mandolinists.

Before joining Yonder Mountain String Band, Jacob Jolliff founded beloved New England roots band Joy Kills Sorrow, while attending Berklee School of Music on a full scholarship. The band logged three records, hundreds of shows and thousands of miles of worldwide touring.

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In 2012, Jolliff had the distinctive honor of being named the National M a n d o l i n Championship winner.

A fixture of the national bluegrass community, he has collaborated and shared the stage with Darol Anger, Sam Bush, Ronnie McCoury, Jerry Douglas, Chris Thile and David Grisman, to name a few. When Joy Kills Sorrow disbanded in 2014, Jolliff got the call to join progressive bluegrass giant Yonder Mountain String Band.

The ensemble features some of the most virtuosic and innovative young pickers in the country. Jolliff continues to tour extensively with Yonder Mountain

String Band year-round, assembling his namesake band when his relentless touring schedules permit, for rare, not to be missed performances.

This concert is brought to you by The Liberty Theater, 7 devils Brewing Co., Dr. Bob Family Chiropractor, Teri Grier, Bay Vu Sound (Tony Esperance), and the Edgewater Inn of Coos Bay. Thank you for the generous support from these sponsors and the community.

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ach year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County hosts one of the town’s premier charity events.

The second annual Homecoming Gala will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Florence Events Center.

This year’s theme will be “Bond. James Bond.”

B&G’s goal is to provide guests with a real party — with fine dining, entertainment and live and silent auctions — so that as guests contribute, they have fun doing it.

This is B&G’s largest annual fundraising event, from both the financial perspective and in terms of participation.

The goal is to raise $85,000 that will be used to fund the Boys & Girls Club After-School Programs. This event celebrates the important role that afterschool programs play in keeping the children in Florence safe, engaged, inspired and prepared to be successful adults.

B&G receives no federal or state tax dollars. All its support comes directly from the local community and all the proceeds go directly to the kids in the community.

This amazing event will include dinner, a live band, live and silent auctions and much more. Rumor has it that James Bond himself will make an appearance.

Tickets are $75 each and includes wine for each table to enjoy as part of the ticket cost.

People can view sponsorship levels for more details at bgcwlc.org/our-events/homecoming-gala/.

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together to bring a fun new event to Florence, OktoFur-Fest!

On Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., join the Florence community for great food and family fun!

Music will play and games will be held throughout the day. Bratwursts, beer and wine will served by the Friends of the Florence Events Center and Florence Regional Arts Alliance.

The Wiener Dog Races will be a highlight of OktoFur-Fest. These fierce competitors go head-to-head — or perhaps head-to-tail — starting at noon. Dogs line up in the starting box and tear down the new race field, inside the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., at tremendous speed!

This year, a new race for all breeds under 15 pounds will be held.

Registration and raffle proceeds will be donated to the Florence Van Fans.

Entry to the event is $2. An extra $5 will get you a VIP seat with a wristband. It is $10 to enter your Dachshund, which includes entry to the event. Tickets are available at the event center box office or at the door the day of the event. Children 5 and under enter the event for free.

To register your dog for the races, contact Jeanna Petersen at 541-902-3529.

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EAcoast Entertainment Association is proud to open its 2018-19 season with the Doo-Wah Riders. Get ready to kick up those cowboy boots and have a rip-roaring time on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. There will be a pre-show talk at 6:15 p.m.

There is no one else like the Doo-Wah Riders. For over 30 years they have been blazing their own trail on the musical range throughout the west. The group possesses the rare combination of many years of experience and youthful energy, fired by a love of what they do.

The Doo-Wahs are country, with a unique original sound they define as “high-energy country with a Cajun twist.”

Their tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic, contemporary and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go.

The Doo-Wahs consist of Kenny Lee Benson on keyboards, accordion, harmonica and vocals; Lindy Rasmussen on guitar and vocals; Aaron Castilla on fiddle and vocals; Freddie Johnson on bass and vocals; and Peter Kaye on drums.

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Gallery One features acrylics, oils by Patricia Stutz

Painting by Patricia Stutz

Artist Patricia Stutz will be the featured artist in Gallery One during the month of October at the Florence Events Center.

Stutz is a resident of Reedsport, Ore. Though loving sketching and painting in her youth, she found it difficult to pursue during her years of working and raising a family.

After retirement, she rekindled her passion for art.

“I am fortunate enough to have a dedicated home studio for my painting and a beautiful state to gather inspirational ideas,” she said.

Stutz works many hours in her studio, learning and enhancing her techniques in both oils and acrylics. She studies under several instructors and is currently studying painting with Florence’s John Leasure.

Stutz’s preferred subject matter are those things found

in nature, including seascapes, landscapes and the variety of creatures inhabiting them.

“I do enjoy sneaking in a rustic cabin or an inviting lighthouse as an addition to any painting,” she said. “My goal is to continue to grow as an artist and a person. I truly believe that by trying hard at one, it only serves to enhance the other.”

An Artist Reception for Patricia Stutz is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. The public is invited to come and meet the artist and enjoy refreshments, conversations and beautiful art.

In addition to Stutz’s reception in Gallery One, the public will have the opportunity to view art by local artists in Gallery Five for the exhibit titled “Everything Odd-Umn.”

Last Resort Players present ‘Grey Gardens’ Soroptimists host

The first week of November, the Last Resort Players is pleased to present “Grey Gardens, The Musical,” based on the documentary from the 1970s.

“Grey Gardens” follows the precipitous decline of the wealthy and well connected Bouviers, an aunt and first PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN WENZEL cousin of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. From their heyday From left) Leading ladies Joanie in their Long Island 28- Schmidt, Chrystal Farnsworth and Sue room mansion in the 1940s Sweatt play Little Edie Beale and Big to the squalor of a ruin Edie, her mother, in “Grey Gardens.”

Farnsworth is double cast as Big Edie overturn with 50 cats, “Grey in Act I and Little Edie in Act II. Gardens” deals with a darkly comic mother and daughter duo who with Rhianna Haines and develop a psychological dependency Sheena Moore as co-music which allows them no escape. directors on a creative team Directing “Grey Gardens” was a that includes Chris Lewis, long-time dream of Florence resident orchestra conductor, Leah Goodwin, who passed away in and Mary Morganti, late July. Her vision is being brought rehearsal/performance pianist. forth on the Florence Events Center’s “Grey Gardens” opens at the events flat floor, with the orchestra seated on center on Thursday, Nov. 1, and runs the platform behind the actors. through Sunday, Nov. 4. Evening It will be directed by Jason Wood, performances begin at 7 p.m. and the

annual fundraiser

Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.

Tickets can be obtained at the FEC box office, 715 Quince St., or 541-9971994, or online at www.eventcenter. org.

It is time for the third annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m., presented by the Florence Chapter of Soroptimist International. Ask anyone who attended last year’s gala and they will tell you this is an event not to be missed.

Several unique and imaginative bras have been specially designed and decorated by local area groups and donated for the cause. The bras will be displayed and sold during a lively auction as the highlight of the evening.

There will be a DJ to host the event, which also includes a silent auction, dessert auction and entertainment.

Table sponsorships start at $600 and include the opportunity to design and create a bra, advertising and dinner with wine.

Individual tickets are still available for $50 per person and can be purchased prior to the event or at the door beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday evening.

Bras for a Cause is a fundraiser for scholarships and other Soroptimist Club activities, such as the Live Your Dream Awards, Human Trafficking Awareness and other local programs for women and girls.

Contact Frankie Jorgensen 541-902-7948 for tickets or more details.

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Events & Meetings Always Something Happening October 6 — Saturday, 5 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club Homecoming October 13 — Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Okto-Fur-Fest Featuring the annual Wiener Dog Races October 20 — Saturday, 6 p.m.

“Bras For A Cause” Soroptimist Club Annual Fundraiser October 24 — Wednesday, 7 p.m.

SEAcoast Entertainment Presents Doo-Wah Riders Concert Tickets on sale now October 27 — Saturday, all day Online Sales Seminar with Philip Ebner

Good Life Boomer & Senior Expo 2018

Hundreds of coastal residents are embarking on an exciting new phase of their life! Men and women 50+ are looking for information on everything from retirement benefits to recreational opportunities, health concerns to housing options.

The Florence Good Life Boomer & Senior Expo, presented by the Siuslaw News, provides the perfect venue to present your business to this strong and vibrant population. This free event is on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Florence Events Center.

Attendees at this expo look forward to free health screenings and accessing investment guidance, travel news, retirement choices and to attending a variety of educational seminars.

Florence Good Life Expo is an event you don’t want to miss!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

November 1, 2, 3 & 4 — at 7 p.m. or 2 p.m.

Last Resort Players present “Grey Gardens” Tickets on sale now November 23 — Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Wallflowers & Wine With John Leasure November 24 — Saturday, 7 p.m.

SEAcoast presents Ken Lavigne November 24 & 25 — Florence Festival of Trees Sponsored by Oregon Coast Military Museum November 30 through December 2 Holly Jolly Follies Tickets on sale now January 25, 26 & 27 2019 Winter Music Festival Featuring the Winter Art Festival Tickets on sale now

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aula Ziegelasch moved to Florence from Cottage Grove, where she lived for 17 years running a family farm. Soon after moving here in 2014, she started volunteering at the Heceta Lighthouse and we were lucky to have her also start volunteering here at the FEC. Paula is not only a theater assistant but works back stage with the “Ladies in Black.”

Along with volunteering at the Florence Events Center, Paula has produced and

managed stage for several Last Resort Players’ productions.

She also managed stage at the Cottage Grove Theater.

Paula cooks for the United Methodist Church Free Lunch program and was a volunteer English as a Second Language teacher at Lane Community College for three years.

When not volunteering, Paula enjoys beachcombing and photographing sand dune patterns. She is also an animal lover, owning two dogs, two cats and a horse.

Paula says she loves the interaction she gets with her fellow volunteers and FEC staff. She is proud that our little town has such a great facility such as the FEC to enjoy the various arts.

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The community is invited to attend an Online Sales Seminar about selling through Amazon, presented by Florence-area resident Philip Ebner, on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Ebner has been selling online for over 20 years and has masters’ degrees in business and organizational psychology.

During this intensive oneday seminar at the Florence Events Center, attendees will learn the basics of selling on Amazon.com.

Topics include: 1. How to startup a business online.

2. What to sell and where

to find it.

3. Costly mistakes to avoid .

4. How to get started for $500 or less.

The “costly mistakes to avoid” section alone is worth many times the cost of the seminar.

A laptop computer or tablet and basic computer operation skills are prerequisite, and a smartphone is highly recommended.

Class size is limited to 30 participants.

Register online at www.

LearningToSellOnAmazon. com. A $99 deposit is required to register. The balance of $100 is due by Oct. 9.

Continued from page 1 The group has appeared in concert with Garth Brooks, George Strait, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Alabama, Alan Jackson, Charlie Daniels, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Brooks and Dunn, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton and the list goes on.

In addition to being artists in their own right, the Doo-

Wahs have served as a back-up band to Chuck Berry, Charlie Daniels, George Jones, Glen Campbell, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride and many more country legends.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Doo-Wah Riders in Florence. Tickets are on sale at the Florence Events Center Box Office or on the SEAcoast Entertainment website.

Season tickets are only $160 for seven shows!

Single tickets are $35 for adults or $10 for students under 18.

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Come for the wiener dog races and stay for the food, beer, music and games.

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Okto-Fur-Fest Home of the Florence Wiener Dog Races

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Small mixed breed race following the Dachshund races

small mixed breed dogs under 15 pounds, no age category

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8th annual Wine & Chowder Trail J oin the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce for • Campbell Lane Wines — Beachcomber Pub the annual Wine Walk & Chowder Trail, featuring • Capitello Winery — Old Town Barber Shop the Great Glass Float Giveaway, on Columbus Day • Chateau Lorane — The Jolly Egret weekend, Oct. 5 to 7, in Historic Old Town • High Pass Winery — All About Olives Florence.

• Gelardi Vineyard — Waterfront Wine Store Stroll through Old Town, taste • J. Scott Cellars — Backstreet Gallery amazing Oregon wines, pick your • La Velle Winery — Novelli’s Seafood on favorite from nearly a dozen the docks different chowders, and enter to • Sarver Winery — Florence Regional win one of nearly 30 beautiful glass Arts Alliance (FRAA) floats. Enjoy live music, shops, • Season Cellars — Homegrown Public food and beverage. A memorable House weekend is in store, and the weather • Silvan Ridge — Le Bouchon Wine Bar + on that weekend, historically, is usually Kitchen awesome — that’s why we picked it!

• Troon Vineyard — Keller Williams, Florence This is a fun-filled three-day weekend on the The Sunday chowder participants and tasting Oregon coast! On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, locations include: search for and enter to win hidden glass floats • Jerry’s Place — tasting at Beach House Gifts around town. On Saturday, stroll through Old Town • Bay Street Grille and sample wines from Oregon’s finest wineries. • Bay View Bistro — tasting at Bridgeport Market Then, on Sunday, be your own judge and vote on • Beachcomber Pub your favorite chowder from a dozen different • Bridgewater Fish House & Zebra Bar samples available throughout Bay Street.

• Hukilau — In its signature Taste of Hawaii Food The Wine and Chowder Trail features wine Truck pairing dinners, clam clinics and more.

• Homegrown Public House The Saturday wineries and tasting stations • ICM/International C Food Market include: • Lovejoy’s Restaurant and Tearoom • Brandborg Vineyard and Winery — ICM/ • Maple Street Grille International C Food Market • Novelli’s Seafood on the docks • Bradley Vineyards — Bridgeport Market • Surfside Restaurant — tasting at Socks to a T

Events from page 4 OCT. 19 AND 20

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — Shadow Cast LIVE 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets required Egyptian Theatre

OCT. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 AND 31

OCT. 21 Celtic Sing-Along & Jam 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Open to public 7 Devils Brewing Co., 247 S. 2nd St.

OCT. 12 Molly Tuttle in Concert 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Tickets required Sprague Community Theater

OCT. 31 Mall-O-Ween at Pony Village Mall 5 to 8 p.m.

Open to public Pony Village Mall

Mushroom Foray 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $40 per person Myrtle Glen Farm, 99386 Middle Creek Rd, Myrtle Point

“Murder Party” An original stage adaptation Showings at 8 p.m.

BANDON/ Halloween shows at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.

COQUILLE Tickets required So It Goes Coffeehouse, 190 SATURDAYS Central Ave. Bandon Ballroom Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

OCT. 20 Open to public — $3 donation Barview Area Charleston Bandon Odd Fellows Hall Area Parks Association’s 16th OregonCoastDance.com Annual Dinner & Auction 5 to 10 p.m.

OCT. 2 TO 5 Tickets required Coastal Watercolor The Mill Casino Workshop With Plein Air Painter Vinita After Hours at the Library Pappas 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration required Open to public Face Rock State Scenic Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Viewpoint Anderson Ave. vinitapappas.com

OCT. 13, 20 AND 27

OCT. 20 3rd annual Gold Rush Dessert Auction Hosted by Bandon Booster Club 6 p.m.

Tickets required Bandon Barn Community Center OCT. 21 Songwriter Sunday with Morgan Alexander 5 p.m.

Open to public Broken Anchor Bar and Grill OCT. 25 A Night At The Museum 5 to 8 p.m. $10 per person Bandon History Museum 541-347-2164

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MURDE R PARTY

So It Goes Coffeehouse presents an original stage adaptation of horror cult camp sensation “Murder Party” by the Lab of Madness.

It’s Halloween night in Brooklyn. Chris, a lonesome and unremarkable fellow, finds a mysterious invitation on the street and follows it to what he thinks will be a fun costume party. It turns out to be a lethal trap set by a gang of deranged hipster artists who plan to lure someone to their remote warehouse base and ritually murder them as part of an extreme artistic event to impress their wealthy and sinister guru/patron.

As the booze-and-drug-fueled night wears on, rivalries within the group flare and chainsaws rage ...

Warning — everybody dies.

“Murder Party” is for audience members 18+ and features Amanda McNulty, Michael

Pedder, Joe Allen, Dylon Bessey, Taylor Marchant, Maxwell Freeman, Marissa Marchant and Nothus Rex as Chris the Brown Knight. It is directed by John Beane and Daneal Doerr.

Performances are 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 19 to 31, with two special Halloween performances at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Performances take place at So It Goes Coffeehouse, 190 Central Ave., Coos Bay, Ore. Tickets are $15 and are available at the shop or online at soitgoescoffee.com.

“Murder Party” won the 2007 Slamdance festival and was the first film from Jeremy Saulnier and Macon Blair (Green Room, Blue Ruin). So It Goes Coffeehouse previously presented “Pulp Shakespeare” and “Dash Riprock and the Tentacles of Doom.”

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Art on display with the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour

Holly Jolly Follies All Cast Meeting FLORENCE—Would you like to become involved in the 2018 Holly Jolly Follies?

This year’s Follies is entitled “Starlight,” and the whimsical and poignant theme centers around a star falling from the sky. A little elf discovers it and is distraught that it is not where it is supposed to be.

Come along on the magical journey as the Follies elves attempt to place the star back in the sky, amidst shining star performances by Florence’s most talented groups and soloists.

The show was written by Florence resident Rose Ellen Jacobson.

Melanie Heard, CROW’s Artistic Director and Follies Director, welcomes any interested participants to attend an “all cast meeting” on Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in Florence. No audition is required, but the

meeting is so that potential cast members can complete a contact sheet, pick up a schedule, etc.

Rehearsals are limited and are held evenings throughout November only.

Heard said, “Anyone is welcome to join us and participate in the ensemble numbers. It’s a lot of fun.”

Soloist slots are mostly filled.

Groups that are interested in being part of the annual show may contact Heard at 541-999-8641 or crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com prior to the meeting.

“The Follies are wonderful because the event helps to put our community in the holiday mood,” Heard said. “The Holly Jolly Follies are a true variety show and the 2018 production is sure to steal a spot in your heart this holiday season!”

For more information, visit www. crowkids.com.

8th Annual

Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour is from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 13.

People will have the opportunity to enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons of the arts and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community. The selfguided tour begins at any of the 18 participating locations.

Be sure to join the tour, as locations will be showcasing some incredible art: Alissa Clark Clayworks, Backstreet Gallery, BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery, Dragon Art, Florence Events Center, Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), Frames of Florence, Heffy’s Gallery, The Hideaway Gallery, Old Town Barbershop, Old Town Coffee & Gallery, Novelli’s Crab & Seafood, The River Gallery, Serene Abundance Studio, Silver Lining Boutique & The Gallery Above, Siuslaw Public Library, The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design and The Vardanian Art Gallery.

Learn more at 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com.

Backstreet Gallery In October, Backstreet Gallery is featuring the work of mixed media artist Karen D. Nichols and potter Geraldine McMahan.

These two dynamic artists will be celebrated during the 2nd Saturday reception from 3 to 5 p.m. each 2nd Saturday, with food catered by Nosh, wine, music and tons of beautiful, unique art.

Nichols is an

award-winning artist originally from Southern California where she was an artist and a teacher.

Her unique pieces are executed in a variety of media — bas-relief paper painting, sculptures, watercolor, ink, acrylics and photographs. She has a line of handmade and photographic greeting cards. In addition, she is also an accomplished author.

Since moving to Florence in 2001, McMahan has been attending the pottery class at LCC. “One of the things I like most about pottery is potters,” she said. “I love to share ideas and techniques, successes and failures with other potters. Creativity is contagious.”

Her pots are all hand built, in both red clay and white clay.

“I like to find a basic form that I feel comfortable with and then make variations on that form and experiment with various decoration techniques.

Mostly, I just like to get my hands in clay,” she said.

Local artists will be at Backstreet Gallery to mingle with the community.

Florence Events Center In Galleries One and Five, the Florence Events Center will be displaying “Everything Odd-Umn” and painter Patricia Stutz. Read more on Page 2 of Florence Center Stage (inside).

Heffy’s Gallery One of the newest members to the Tour is Heffy’s Gallery, 1856 37th St. in Florence. This gallery features woodcarvings that are exquisite and lifelike. The artist has been developing his own unique style and process for his fine wood art.

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The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design This month, The Studios, 1458 First St., will host two receptions, one during the Oct. 6 Wine Walk and one during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour. At the Wine Walk, studio owner Jayne Smoley will unveil her next latest project: curated gift boxes just right for the season.

Stop by The Studios to learn more.

In addition, October’s featured artist is award-winning photographer Curt Peters.

Peters has a vast background in photography, from his first camera to school and through professional portrait and landscape work.

“I am fortunate to be able to pursue my passion here on the Oregon Coast in a community so rich in culture, diversity and natural beauty,” he said.

Peters runs Digital Dunes Photography, where he captures the area’s stunning vistas and special days for members of the community.

The Studios also features resident artists and the new Pilates at The Studios.

October displays at library JOIN US IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN Fri-Sun: Great Glass Float Trail Enter to win a memorable and collectible float. A treasure hunt you’ll not soon forget!

Hunt: Friday-Sunday Giveaway: Sunday 3:30 pm

Saturday: Wine Trail – 2-5pm Taste from over 10 Oregon wineries!

Sunday: Chowder Trail – 12-4pm You decide who the best chowder winner is!

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During the month of October, the featured artist in the hallway of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., will be Robert Hefty.

His work was selected by “People’s Choice” at the Hang it All Exhibit held there in 2017.

Hefty, born in Iowa, specializes in oils and creates shapes on canvas using strong colors. Looking at one of his paintings requires concentration and thought. Any storyline stimulated by the art piece must be imagined by the viewer and is of their own making.

His work has been shown at the Gallery above Silver Lining Boutique, Oregon Pacific Bank, the Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, Florence Visitor’s Center, Florence Events Center and the Florence Regional Arts Alliance.

The coastal community is invited to view his paintings.

In addition, Florence-area residents will be displaying some of their favorite Nativity scenes in the lobby. This special exhibit can be seen in the display case and will give a sneak peek at what will be displayed at the 13th annual Nativity Festival.

The Nativity Festival for 2018 will be held Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2705 Munsel Lake Road.

The holiday event is free of charge and children are welcome.

Most of the Nativity sets are on loan from local members of the Florence community and surrounding central coast communities. These are cherished pieces that have become part of many family traditions.

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