Documentary to screen in Florence Nov. 3
FLORENCE — Pacific Northwest
native Dr. Jan Haaken, a psychology
professor and documentary filmmaker,
returns to her family roots in a new film,
“Milk Men: The Life and Times of
Dairy Farmers,” which reveals the com-
plexities of dairy farming in the Pacific
Northwest, where Haaken’s grandpar-
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ents once farmed.
It is a seemingly common opinion that
a small, local farm is heavily preferred to
the idea of the much larger “factory farm.”
When Haaken heard that so many of the
dairies in the area where she grew up were
going under, she felt compelled to go back
and learn more.
What she learned will surprise audi-
ences.
The truth about the dichotomy between
factory farms and the often romanticized
smaller farms is far more complex than
many people might think.
The documentary will premiere in
Florence on Thursday, Nov. 3, beginning
GATHER TO DISCOVER
‘W HERE ART T HOU ?’
Local artists meet and greet each
other during last week’s “Where
ART Thou” event at Backstreet
Gallery.
COURTESY PHOTO
FLORENCE — “Where ART Thou?,”
held at Backstreet Gallery, created the
perfect opportunity for fellow artists to
share art, eat snacks and meet other local
artists.
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Some artists used their cell phones to
show their work, and many left the gallery
with applications for the upcoming Little
Dickens annual miniature exhibition in
December.
Acclaimed artist Michael Wood will
jury this show and winners will have their
display of three pieces of art in April.
To get an application, stop by
Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., to pick
one up.
Backstreet is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
daily.
Come enjoy the work of more than 20
local artists. This month’s featured artist is
Karen D. Nichols, with Carole Hillbery to
be featured in November.
Guest artists were invited to bring in a
sample of their work. That request
brought a table full of artful pieces of
watercolor, acrylic, oil, jewelry, photogra-
phy, pottery, pastel art and more.
Calling all artists for annual
‘Little Dickens’ show
FLORENCE — It’s that time of year.
Backstreet Gallery will soon host its
10th annual “Little Dickens” juried
miniature art show. The public is invited
to participate in the exhibit that will be
displayed Dec. 6 through Jan. 6.
All media, 2D and/or 3D pieces, are
welcome in this diminutive display.
Information and applications with rules
plus size requirements are available at
Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., or at
www.backstreet gallery.org.
Forms are due Wednesday, Nov. 23,
and artwork submitted by Saturday, Dec.
3.
Michael Wood, noted artist and paint-
ing instructor with Florence Regional
Arts Alliance (FRAA), will be the juror
for this year’s “Little Dickens.”
Ribbons will be awarded to first, sec-
at 6:30 p.m. at City Lights Cinema, 1930
Highway 101.
“Dairy farming emerges as a fascinat-
ing microcosm of modernity and our
response to change,” says Haaken, “with
its intense technological and economic
pressures, and its potential for rethinking
indicators of progress.”
ond and thirrd place winners.
In April, first-place recipients will be
invited to show with at least three pieces
of their work in the gallery.
Enter and let your little creations shine.
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