U p co m i n g S E Aco a s t co n ce r t s p ro m i s e w i d e va r i e t y, t o p - n o t c h t a l e nt
When
SEAcoast
Entertainment
Association announced its 2015-2016
concert lineup, SEAcoast president
Ernie Doud promised it would be
another outstanding season of quality
entertainment for Florence.
So far, SEAcoast has delivered. Big
time.
The season kicked-off Oct. 9 when
Latin
Grammy-nominated
pop/jazz/
classical artists Quattrosound wowed
the Florence Events Center crowd with
their outstanding and diverse talents by
introducing Florence to a delicious new
blended genre called “popzzical.”
Then, Nov. 21, renowned vocalist
Ken Lavigne fi lled the FEC concert hall
with his charm, wit and outstanding voice
for a memorable evening of international
caliber entertainment.
Doud says the remainder of the season
will get progressively better.
“While most don’t get the chance to
dine in the cafés of Seville or dance in
the clubs in Havana, you will experience
a sense of that passionate cultural vibe
through the music of guitarist Jesse Cook
and his band,” says Doud.
Cook’s music has been featured
on episodes of Sex and The City, The
Chris Isaak Show, and during several
Olympic Games. Jesse and his group of
multitalented musicians perform Jan. 29,
2016.
On Feb. 20, Ballet Fantastique brings
the premiere of Dragon and the Night
Queen: Celtic Stories, which forges a
new and dramatic retelling of ancient
Irish legends in a vivid exploration of
choreography and dance fi lled with
riotous spirit. Violinist Cullen Vance and
the Gerry Rempel Ensemble provide the
exuberant live accompaniment.
“On Friday, March 18, one of most
popular and sought-after big bands in the
world, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, returns
to Florence,” adds Doud. “SEAcoast
Entertainment will open the Florence
Event Center’s fl at fl oor so you can enjoy
big band music the way it was intended-
with dancing and limited, open, cabaret-
style seating; so buy your tickets early!”
“You choose, we play,” say the
members of the world-class ensemble,
Shuffl e Concert. From Baroque to classical
and romantic; from jazz, to pop and
Broadway, this group is so multitalented
they let the audience select the pieces they
will play.
“You’ve never been to a concert like
this,” says Doud. “Every performance is
a completely customized and memorable
experience.”
Shuffl e plays a rare Thursday night
concert on April 7.
“And you’ll be in luck on Friday, the
13th of May, when The New Hot Club
of America comes to ‘wow’ Florence,”
says Doud. “This dazzling ensemble is
comprised of some of today’s top gypsy
jazz artists in North America. You’ll want
to tango in your seat as they recapture the
sound, style, and spirit of the 1930’s-era
Hot Club of France — right here in
Florence.”
For 35 years, SEAcoast Entertainment
Association has provided Florence with
world-class entertainment at affordable
prices — from household names to
undiscovered gems.
“From classics to jazz, from eclectic
to electric, from ballet to big band,
Florence is loving this season’s variety.
Our remaining fi ve shows will offer
something for everyone,” says Doud.
Individual
concert
tickets
for
the performances are $30 each, and
$10 for those under 18. Tickets, artist
profi les, show times, video clips, and
more information are available at www.
SEAcoastEA.org.
Tickets can also be purchased at the
Florence Events Center box offi ce, 715
Quince Street; by phone at 541-997-1994;
or online at www.eventcenter.org.
G e t t i c ke t s e a r l y fo r f i f t h a n n u a l C ra b C ra c k
The fi fth annual Florence Crab Crack
is a sure fi re remedy for the dreaded
“cabin fever,” which threatens to affl ict
the general populace of the central Oregon
coast every winter. Get your ticket and join
the other 399 people who will attend the
Crab Crack at the Florence Events Center
on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy
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great food and company while aiding the
less fortunate in this area.
Beginning Dec. 1, tickets will also
be available Monday through Friday, 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. at Florence Food Share,
2190 Spruce St. All the proceeds from this
event will benefi t Florence Food Share, a
local food pantry that provides resources
to those facing hunger in Western Lane
County.
Oregon coast Dungeness crab, along
with pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread, sodas,
coffee and BJ’s Ice Cream, will be served
by “crab head” volunteers. A no-host bar
will also be available.
While savoring the delectable
crustaceans and side dishes, attendees will
also have the opportunity to purchase one
or many of the special silent auction items.
Tickets to this event are $35 each, with
only 400 tickets available. The deadline
for ticket purchases is Jan. 25 and will not
be available at the door. Past Crab Cracks
have sold out early, so
get tickets early.
Several sponsors
are already stepping
up to make this
event
possible.
All
individuals
and companies are
welcome to “sponsor a
crab” for the event and
help Florence Food
Share serve those in
need in our area.
For
more
information, arrange
group
seating
or
purchase
tickets,
contact Bob MacDuffee at 541-997-9599
or email dunesguy97439@yahoo.com.
The Florence Events Center website: www.eventcenter.org