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B a c k s t re e t a r t i s t s s t e p i nt o s p o t l i g ht i n G a l l e r y O n e The more than two dozen artists making up the collaborative known as Backstreet Gallery will be featured at the FEC through the month of July during an exhibit called “Celebrate the Diversity of Backstreet Gallery.” In the show, the gallery’s artists will display an eclectic mix of mediums, from watercolors and acrylics, to jewelry and ceramics-fused glass and found art. Many of the gallery’s artists have had their work featured in statewide and national shows. All full members are from the Florence area and take turns being on hand at the gallery on a daily basis. An artists reception will be held Friday, July 10, at the FEC during the Second Saturday Art Walk, from 5 to 7 p.m. Calendar of Events JULY Backstreet Gallery Artist Reception — July 10 Savannah Fuentes Flamenco Dance — July 10 LRP auditions for “Chicago” — July 10, 11 and 12 Van Fans Ice Cream Social — July 18 Rhody Quilt Guild Show — July 24 and 25 Army Band Concert — July 28 Siuslaw Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — July 31 AUGUST Siuslaw Athletics Hall of Fame Auction Dinner— Aug. 1 Second Star Festival — Aug. 8 and 9 LRP’s “Whose Wives Are They Anyway?” Aug. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 Florence Festival of Books Sept. 26 ONGOING EVENTS : Florence Rotary Club luncheon - Tuesdays at noon L a s t R e s o r t P l aye r s t o h o s t a u d i t i o n s fo r ‘Ch i c a g o’ Florence-based theater group The Last Resort Players will be holding open auditions for its November production of the award-winning Broadway hit “Chicago.” Based on the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago has won six Tony awards and six Drama Desk awards. The sharp-edged satire features an unforgettable score that inspired the immortal stage direction of Bob Fosse. LRP’s production of Chicago will be directed by veteran actor and director David Lauria. Auditions will be held for three days at the Florence Events Center: July 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.; July 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.; and July 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. The story is set in Chicago during the “roaring 20s” and revolves around “Roxie Hart” and “Velma Kelly,” each of whom has been sentenced to death row. Each A publication of the Siuslaw News. CENTERSTAGE Maintaining Financial Security Is Tougher Than Ever Published each month. Distribution: 7,000 in the Siuslaw News, Florence and surrounding areas. “We Can Help” • Specializing in tax strategies & preparation for individu- als, corporations, LLC’s, estates and trusts. DEADLINES: Event copy: 10th of the month prior to pub li cation; Display Ads: Camera-ready ads must be received by the 15th of month prior to publication. Jenna Bartlett A DVERTISING R EPRESENTATIVE 541-997-3441 Ron Annis, C ENTERSTAGE L AYOUT & D ESIGN Copyright 2015© Centerstage Printed by Central Coast Publishing Page 2 vies for the spotlight and headlines before ultimately joining forces in search of the American dream — fame, fortune and acquittal! Performances will be Nov. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15, including four evening shows beginning at 7 p.m., and two matinees beginning at 2 p.m. Auditions are always open to the public. For more information, visit www. lastresortplayers.org. • Business consulting including Quickbooks installation and training. Karla Holloway 541.997.1994 phone 541.902.0991 fax 1-888-968-4086 715 Quince St.,Florence, OR 97439 www.eventcenter.org Rod McCulloch Independent, Professional Services (Not Influenced By Sales Of Financial Products) Holloway and Associates, LLC CPA’s 1625 12th St. Florence • 997-3434 The Florence Events Center website: www.eventcenter.org