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Calling all artists for ‘Love of Animals’ exhibit “Best Friend” painting by Claudia Ryerson-Ignatieff FLORENCE — The month of February will include the second annual “For the Love of Animals” exhibit at Florence Events Center (FEC). This highly success- ful event is a chance as an artistic com- munity to support the local Florence Area Humane Society (FAHS). By renting a rod for $20 for up to three paintings or photographs, artists can help get the word out about the importance of supporting shelter animals. Beside each rod will be a photo of an animal up for adoption at the FAHS. Artists will receive the proceeds of any artwork sold (minus FEC commission). All proceeds from the exhibit Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be donated to FAHS. While at the reception, guests can buy raffle tickets to win a voucher for a por- trait of their pet to be painted by well- COURTESY PHOTO Florence Area D INING H OMEGROWN P UB PRESENTS EVENING OF FOOD , ALE PAIRING 1. 1285 RESTOBAR 1285 Bay Street Florence, OR (541) 902-8338 www.1285restobar.com 4. INTERNATIONAL C-FOOD MARKET 1498 Bay Street Old Town Florence (541) 997-9646 7.MAPLE STREET GRILLE 165 MAPLE ST. Florence, Oregon 541-997-9811 2. A&W FAMILY RESTAURANT 17th & Hwy. 101 Florence, OR (541) 997-8124 5.NATURE’S CORNER CAFÉ & MARKET 185 Hwy. 101 Florence, Oregon 541-997-0901 8. The Grill & Lounge a t S a n d p i n e s 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 3. SURFSIDE RESTAURANT AT DRIFTWOOD SHORES RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 88416 1st Avenue Florence, OR (541) 997-8263 1-800-422-5091 6.THE BAY VIEW BISTRO 85625 Hwy. 101 Florence, Oregon 541-590-3000 L ODGING W ANT FLORENCE — Homegrown Public House has announced a one-of-a-kind collaborative pairing experience on the coast with Agrarian Ales to host an evening of creatively fresh food paired with many favorite farmhouse ales. “This was a fun process for both of us, and we think we have come up with unique and inspiring pairings to saturate your pallet,” says Jen Nelson of Homegrown. Both Homegrown and Agrarian Ales believe in supporting local farms and pro- ducers. The menu will reflect this belief. Join them Monday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m. for this collaborative beer-pairing experience. A limited number of tickets are avail- able at Homegrown, 294 Laurel St. in Florence. Agrarian Ales, in Harrisburg near Eugene, is located on Crossroad Farms, where the owners produce ales made with a variety of hops and herbs grown using organic practices on their farm, combined with water from their aquifer and grains and other ingredients from neighboring farms. FEC to host ‘Artistic Visions’ through January A. DRIFTWOOD SHORES RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 88416 1ST AVENUE FLORENCE, OR. 541-997-8263 1-800-422-5091 B. OLD TOWN INN 170 HWY. 101 FLORENCE, OR 800 587-5879 www.old-town-inn.com known local artist John Leasure. The drawing will be held at 2 p.m. Also, we will have a photo booth set up for pet pho- tos, to be developed almost instantly. Complimentary refreshments will be served to delight pet owners and their pets, and we will have a bin for donations of pet food for the FAHS. This exhibit will be a win-win for all involved in this annual event. Artists are encouraged to sign up for a rod by Jan. 25 at the FEC. Items in 3-D relating to the animal theme are also wel- come for the display case, at $20 for up to three items, space permitting. Application forms are available week- days at the FEC office, or on its website at www.eventcenter.org. C. RIVERHOUSE INN 1202 BAY STREET FLORENCE, OR 888 824-2752 www.riverhousefl orence.com D. BEST WESTERN PIER POINT INN 85625 HWY. 101 FLORENCE, OR 541-997-7191 AN EVENT LISTED ? FLORENCE — Original 2-D, 3-D and photography works from local artists will be on display during the Artistic Visions Awards Show through January at the FEC. This awards show is sponsored by the Friends of the Florence Events Center Gallery Committee, and will be on dis- play from Jan. 5 through Feb. 1, 2016. Three out-of-town judges were select- ed for this show, each one respected in their field of expertise (2-D, 3-D and pho- tography). A cash prize of $150 will be awarded for first place in each category, along with honorable mention ribbons, with each artist allowed to submit up to three works of art. A special artists reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, from 2 to 5 p.m., during the Second Saturday Gallery Tour. E MAIL E VENTS @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM J AN U A RY 2 0 1 6 • A r ts & E nt er t ai n m en t • C OAST C ENTRAL • 21
