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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (May 18, 2016)
M AY 1 8 , 2 0 1 6 • 1 09 T H R HO D OD EN DR ON F ES TI VA L P R OG R AM Rhody society hosts flower show, sale T he annual Rhodo- dendron Festival Flower Show and Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The sale runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Soc- iety, the flower show opens to the public free of charge. The public is welcome to bring flower trusses on Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m. to be judged by rho- dodendron experts. The truss must come from a plant that the owner has grown for at least six months. Ribbons will be awarded. It’s a great time to ask questions, find books and information and enjoy the beautiful colors of the sea- son. Plant sales will take place out- side the south side of the events center. 7 A RTS F ESTIVAL F lorence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) presents Rhody Days Arts Festival at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., on Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free show and sale of unique works of art and fine craftsman- ship fills Galleries 4 and 5 and the lobby. It is a great way to find a cre- ative treasure. In the tradition of the FRAA Arts Festival, visitors will experience and delight in the unique artistry while having a chance to meet the artists who have crafted these works of art. Some of the types of artwork on display include woodturning, fused glass, stained glass, bead weaving, photography, metal work, garden décor, intarsia, fractal art, pine nee- dle baskets, fiber arts and linens, wearable fabric art, knit- ted and crocheted acces- sories, scroll saw wood art, raku ceramics, obsidian knives, rock- tography, hand painted pottery, watercolors, lampwork beads and a variety of unique jewelry treasures that will be sure to tempt you. The show’s artists will be do- nating 10 percent of their sales to support the FRAA Arts Center at its new location,120 Maple St. in Old Town Florence. Bring a friend, shop for some unique treasures and support the arts. Admission is free. BEACHCOMBER Pub and Grill Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Open 7 Days a Week Full Service Lottery, Full Bar, 20 Beers on Tap 541-997-6357 beachcomberpub.com 1355 Bay St in Old Town Florence
