Stage CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Center ‘Neverland’ comes to Florence C ome experience creative inspiration and whimsy when the 2nd Star Festival presents its second annual cultural arts celebration honoring cre- ativity in all its forms Aug. 13 and 14. The event will highlight artisans, authors, illustrators, musical performers, storytelling and puppetry. It is an expe- rience for all ages to be mesmerized and immersed in a land of imagination and inspiration. “What an amazing event filled with incredible vendors, wonder- ful performances and abounding with creative energy,” said Brian W. Parker, a visitor to last year’s festival. “I can’t wait to bring my family back again this year.” I NSIDE Coin Show (page 3) Following a fun, exciting, successful first year at the FEC in 2015, festivities for 2016 will include opportunities for participants to be captivated by many unique areas of creativity meant to inspire and encourage. Artisan booths will offer unique ink stamps for atten- dees to collect in their “passports” as they wind their way through the indoor Goblin Market, where travelers can meet guest artists Charles Mason and 2nd Star (Page 3) Calendar of Events Aug. 2 Concealed Hand Gun Class 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 8 Lane Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 Gallery One reception 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11 FloTones Concert (times vary) Sept. 23 and 24 Florence Festival of Books (times vary) THIS ISSUE Gallery One (Page 2) Festival of Books (Page 4) 715 Quince Street | www.eventcenter.org 541-997-1994 | 888-968-4086