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S E Aco a s t t o h o s t m u s i c o f N ew H o t C l u b
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On Friday, May 13, at 7pm you’ll be in luck when The New Hot Club of America
comes to “wow” Florence. 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.
Tickets, artist profi les, show times, video clips,
and more information are available at SEAcoastEA.
org. Tickets are $30, or $10 for those under 18. Tickets
may also be purchased at the Florence Events Center
box offi ce, 715 Quince Street; or by phone at 541-997-
1994 or online at www.eventcenter.org. Pre-concert
talk time of 6:15 p.m.
MAGENTA
For the past several weeks, members of the Senior Rhody Court and Junior
Princesses have been serving as ambassadors for the festival by visiting senior residences,
volunteering in the community and, most recently, rehearsing their talents for the fun-
fi lled Rhody Showcase.
Court members will be judged individually on participation, mentorship, public
speaking and platform presentation, pin sales and talent.
Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast will be crowned at the end of the
showcase, and both courts will make appearances in the the Kids Parade and Grand
Floral Parade during the 109th Rhododendron Festival, May 19 through 22.
BLACK
This year’s junior and senior Rhody Courts are gearing up for the Rhododendron
Court Scholarship Showcase set for Wednesday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the Florence
Events Center.
Once known as the Rhododendron Pageant and now held in advance of the annual
Rhododendron Festival, the event features local high school seniors who will compete
for scholarships and titles as Queen Rhododendra and King the of the Coast, with their
reign taking place May 19-22 during Rhododendron Days.
The showcase will be a night of rhodies as beautiful bouquets decorate the main
stage at the FEC, along with video presentations by senior princes, talents by the senior
princesses, dance numbers and interviews.
In addition, a junior court of as many as fi ve princesses will represent grades 1
through 5 from both Florence and Mapleton.
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For ticket information, contact The Florence Events Center box office at (541) 997-1994
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