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‘Abbey Road’ Beatles tribute concert comes to FEC FLORENCE — US News and World Report has called Beatles tribute band Abbey Road LIVE! “One of the world’s premier Beatles cover bands.” Since 2002, Abbey Road LIVE! has been rocking the music of The Beatles. Initially a tribute to the monumental “Abbey Road” album, the Athens, Ga., band has expanded its repertoire to include more than 150 Beatles tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four’s career. Abbey Road LIVE!, which is coming to the Florence Events Center on Saturday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m., is not your typical Beatles tribute act; don’t expect mop-top haircuts and fake British accents. Rather, an Abbey Road LIVE! concert is about bringing to life Beatles tunes in a raw and spirit- ed fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the band always delights its audi- ences with its diverse repertoire of well known hits and more obscure favorites. COURTESY PHOTO Abbey Road LIVE! will perform a Beatles tribute at the Florence Events Center on July 9. Feel free to sing along or dance during this spirited concert atmosphere celebrating one of rock history’s most influential bands. For tickets or more informa- tion, call 541-997-1994 or go online to www.eventcenter.org. T HIRD ANNUAL F LORENCE B ARK FOR L IFE EVENT SET FOR J UNE 11 FLORENCE — Bark for Life of Florence has started preparations for its third annual event at Miller Park on Saturday, June 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration starts at 10 a.m. The bark committee has been busy adding new events to make the day full of fun and games and contests. Bark for Life of Florence kicked off its third year with a campaign through booster.com selling its purple tie-dyed T- shirts, which supporters are wearing around town now. Once again, Bark for Life will be par- ticipating in the Rhody Parade on May 22, when float marshals Angie and Mike Bartlett — and canine ambassador Afghans Audi and Wilson Barrett — will be riding on the Hawaiian-themed “Catch the Wave” float. Loyal owners and dogs will walk next to the float to show their support for the main event June 11 at Miller Park. Friends and their canine family members are encouraged to participate. Join or leave the parade anywhere along the route. Local DJ, “magic man” Al Rojas, will rock the bystanders with great dance and shout music. This year, many new Bark for Life events have been added for dogs and their “uprights,” including games, con- tests and barnyard agility. Surf City dog trainer Dina Pavlis and her great team have added some simple dog trick intro- ductions and a special demonstration in nose work, which teaches dogs to recog- nize certain scents. There will be other demonstrations, interesting acts on stage and a fundrais- ing silent auction as well. Contests will include best dog/owner look-a-likes, best costume, best trick and more. All are welcome to come and join the events for a few hours of fun with their beloved canine member. Register online at www.florence bark.org or at Miller Park on Saturday, June 11, at 10:30 a.m. All registered participants will receive a bag with a purple bark for life bandan- na, a poop bag, a “pawsport” and a few doggie treats for the instruction classes. Anyone interested in starting a Bark for Life team can visit www.florence bark.org and follow the instructions. Backstreet Gallery’s annual summer art challenge now underway FLORENCE — The Summer Box Social offers anyone and everyone the opportunity to take Backstreet Gallery’s annual art challenge. The finished pieces will be exhibited at 1 6 • C OAST the gallery during July in the “Summer Box Social: American Spirit” to celebrate Independence Day. Here’s the catch: the boxes are round. Entrants will be given a choice of sizes C ENTRAL • A r ts & En t er ta in m e nt • J U N E 2 01 6 or choose more than one. The entrance fee of $10 incudes one box. However, for $5 each, extra boxes are available and can be used to create a sin- gle artwork or an additional piece. So sharpen your right-side brain with creative images and colors. Boxes, entry forms and rules are offered at the gallery, 1421 Bay St. in Florence.
