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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016 Festival from 1A The band, led by Nathan Johnstone, his wife Tempest and performer Dogwood, played several acoustic sets throughout the weekend. Johnstone said, “The festi- vals I like best are the ones that incorporate themselves into the community in which they are happening. ... It’s nice to see people come in off the streets saying, ‘Wow, what is this?’” 19th Annual August 20 & 21, 2016 Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street, Florence, OR Saturday, 9-5 • Sunday 9-4 Florence FREE ADMISSION Coin Show BUY - SELL TRADE URRE C & AMPS T S , COINS NCY For more information contact: DENNIS HANKINS 541-401-0949 OR TERRY WOODWARD 541-997-2682 FREE APPRAISALS Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Helping Hands Coalition Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 11 AM - 2 PM PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, OR 97439 Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Florence Food Share Ask us about volunteer opportunities. 2190 Spruce Street • P.O.Box 2514 Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 997-9110 info@fl orencefoodshare.org He used the word “magpie” to describe the band’s sound: “Anything new and shiny becomes a part of what we do.” Incorporating talented and diverse musicians, visual artists and theater artists, The Nathaniel Johnstone Band cre- ates a show full of movement, power and creativity. Songs speak of forbidden love, leg- endary figures, comedic moments and quiet longing. Sometimes only two performers take the stage. The full band creates a roaring “rock band sound,” often accompanied by Tempest’s belly dancing. “We write songs and play them for our friends — and peo- ple who aren’t our friends yet but soon will be. Just the psy- chic energy that creates amongst all of us is so wonder- ful,” Johnstone said. He used to be a blues magi- cian before falling into the festi- val scene, a group of people “I am already inclined to know and like” once he met them. “The thing I like most about the whole steampunk environ- ment is it is thick with collabo- ration and cross-pollination in support of the arts. The more you share, the more it comes back,” Johnstone said. Dogwood describes it as “creative ten- sion,” both on stage and in recordings. For her, she has to unite her back- ground in vocals and theater with a more laid- back, discov- er-as-you-go performance. “We all come togeth- CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS er in commu- Nathan Johnstone and Dogwood of the nity,” she Nathaniel Johnstone Band said. “How amazing is it that so many peo- They are very connected with ple are willing to say, ‘Yes — what they do.” Dogwood said, “It’s been and.’ Coming from an actor his- tory, that is the main rule. When great to be around all these cre- someone offers you a chance, ative folks who share my ver- you agree and see immediately sion of the world. I like it and I have confidence in that. I feel what you can add.” For the band, that means like it’s really hard to have con- playing with other bands and fidence in yourself and your musicians. It also means using version of things these days. Tempest’s art for their cd covers We’ve created an atmosphere of and band designs, sometimes in let’s play, let’s just play togeth- collaboration with other artists. er.” In the end, that is what the Johnstone said, “We do this because it’s important to us. We Second Star Festival aims to like it, and we like the people. achieve — an atmosphere of play, collaboration and creativi- ty. It brings together a group of people who travel to conven- tions, Renaissance fairs, festi- vals and concerts to see each other and work together. “Everybody is more real,” Johnstone said. “The people that I’m rubbing elbows with are people who live a real life. They’re not locked into trying to fulfill someone else’s dream.” Dogwood added, “When I’m around them, I remember how to stand up straight. I can be the myself I’m learning how to bring into the world outside of these magical spaces.” The Hawks continue to work to bring the magic to the DENTURE SERVICES INC. Florence area all year long. Here to serve Matt designed “Green-Eyed Sue,” one of the Florence your denture needs: Events Center’s Dancing with Sea Lions. Dentures “We’re already planning Immediate Dentures next year,” Kesha said. “We Implant Dentures William Foster LD want to make sure the people of Sherry, Offi ce Manager Relines and Repairs the local community knows FREE CONSULTATIONS they are invited to share their Relines and Repairs creative spirits with the festival Monday-Thursday and us.” Same Day 10am - 2 pm For more information on the Financing: Citi Health Card Or by special appointment Second Star Festival and its 12 Month no Interest 524 Laurel St. featured artists, go to 541-997-6054 www.2ndStarFestival.com. Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Peace Harbor Volunteers Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in a caring organization. 400 9th Street, Florence 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Siuslaw Outreach Services SOS is looking for a few great volunteers! We have morning opportunities available at the front desk! Spend a few hours each week greeting clients, answering the phone and helping our community. All training is provided. Call our Volunteer Coordinator- Lori @ 541-997-2816 R O F G N I K ! S LOO T N E M N G I S N g n i CO m o s bo i s s r e u n i o s y u B ed e n e w d . l n l e a s o t s t a o b Us Too Florence Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net www.ustoofl orence.org To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 9 A 541-902-3513 2520 Highway 101 New and Used Boats and Engines Duckworth•North River•Rouge•Seaswirl•Sea Ray Smoker Craft•Weldcraft•Evinrude•Mercury•Yamaha
