SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016
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Kenneth B. Gallery to close studio and move online
The brick and mortar building cur-
rently housing the Kenneth B Gallery
will close officially on Dec. 31, but the
gallery will continue to function and
represent artists as an online gallery
after January 2017.
The gallery’s closing was announced
online and in a press release by owner
SK Lindsey.
Lindsey said, “It’s been an absolute
dream come true to pull this off and I
have enjoyed every moment, most espe-
cially due to the amazing friendships
I’ve made with my fellow resident
artists, Gigi Lassan and Tamarah
Phillips, along with many local artists
and fellow entrepreneurs.”
The gallery will close out the year
with a final show featuring Lassan and
Phillips today through Dec. 31.
It will also be open for the Second
Saturday Gallery Tour today from noon
to 4 p.m.
The last special event for the gallery
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Kenneth B.Gallery will close its brick and mortar location on First Street on Dec. 31, but continue to sell art-
work from local artists online. It will be open today for the Second Saturday Gallery Tour.
will be a benefit concert for the Siuslaw
High School Band on Thursday, Dec.
29. The entertainment will be provided
by local band “Ready, Set, Go!”
Doors open at 6p.m.
The Kenneth B. Gallery is located at
1458 First St.
For more information, call 914-554-
0044 or visit www.kennethbgallery.com.
CROW announces audition dates for new youth musical
“The Addams Family,” based
on the characters created by
Charles Addams, features an
original story — and it’s every
father’s nightmare.
“Wednesday Addams,” the
ultimate princess of darkness,
has grown up and fallen in love
with a sweet, smart young man
from a respectable family. He
also happens to be a man her
parents have never met.
And if that weren’t upsetting
enough, Wednesday confides in
her father and begs him not to
tell her mother. Now, Gomez
Addams must do something
he’s never done before: keep a
secret from his beloved wife,
Morticia.
Everything will change for
the Addams’ on the fateful night
they host a dinner for
Wednesday’s “normal” boy-
friend and his parents.
Part romance and part twisted
A
comedy, “The
ed to giv-
A d d a m s
ing back
Family” is a
to
the
dark, spooky
commu-
and fun show
nity by
for the whole
providing
family.
quality
C R O W
perform-
( C h i l d r e n ’s
ing arts
Repertory of
experi-
O r e g o n
ences to
Wo r k s h o p s )
l o c a l
will be hosting
youth.
open auditions
Artistic
Jan. 9 and 10.
Director
This marks
Melanie
CROW’s sixth
Heard is a
CROW will hold auditions for its spring production of
mainstage pro-
creden-
“The Addams Family” musical in January.
duction.
tialed
The show
t e a c h e r,
will be performed April 21 duced a main stage production and founded the program.
through 23 at the Florence of “Shrek The Musical, Jr.”
“It’s much more than just the-
Events Center, and for invited which dazzled and delighted ater. It’s an opportunity to hone
school audiences on April 20.
crucial life skills such as team-
local audiences.
Local audiences may recall
CROW is a Florence-based work, motivation, dedication
that last spring, CROW pro- nonprofit organization dedicat- and self-esteem,” said Heard.
“We hope that these things will
serve our kids well, no matter
what life path they may select.”
In addition to providing a
very professional work environ-
ment for the cast members,
CROW utilizes the highest cal-
iber costumes, sets, lighting
design, choreography, music,
sound, stage makeup and much
more.
There are roles for ages 6 to
22 and older, and all young peo-
ple are encouraged to try out
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regardless of previous stage
experience.
Mature 4 to 6 years olds will
be considered for “Telegra-
mmers,” which is a reduced
commitment.
Auditions will be held at
CROW Center for the
Performing Arts, 3120 Highway
101, on Jan. 9 and 10, at 6:30
theshedd.org
p.m.
Happy Holiday
Wed, Dec 14, 7:30 pm Florence Events Center
Tickets 541.997.1994
Invited callbacks will be held
on Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
There are approximately 40-
45 onstage roles, and several
behind-the-scenes jobs for kids
interested in technical theatre.
To audition or participate
backstage, kids must attend the
audition. Parents should also
attend to help fill out forms.
Onstage performer hopefuls
will need to bring 16 to 32 bars
from a song that they would like
to sing (sheet music or a CD,
MP3 track with no background
voices is also acceptable), and a
headshot/resume if they have
one.
Prospective cast members
will also be taught a short dance
combination, and those asked to
come to callbacks will read lines
from the script.
No experience is required, so
don’t be afraid to come and give
it a try. Interested families are
strongly encouraged to visit the
CROW website for any infor-
mation needed to prepare for the
audition.
Rehearsals will begin Jan. 23
and are generally held week-
nights from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
A schedule will be available
for perusal at the audition.
Heard stresses that perform-
ing in these productions is a big
commitment.
“Performing in one of our
shows is very hard work and
requires dedication, but when
the curtain opens in April, we
know everyone will agree that it
was worth it,” said Heard.
For a casting breakdown,
FAQs and detailed audition
information, visit www.crow
kids.com.
People can contact Heard at
541-999-8641 or by email at
crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com.
FRAA ART CENTER
120 Maple Street
Phone: 541-997-4435
Hours Open: Wed-Fri noon-5pm,
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm
You are cordially invited to...
Classes and Workshops
Ceramics for Kids with Ben
Cahoon and Alissa Clark
Thursdays, 4-5 pm, $10/member/
class, $15/non-FRAA member/class.
Whimsical Hand Building
Ceramics with Alissa Clark
Wednesdays, 3-5 pm
and
Thursdays, 6-8 pm
$10/member/class, $15/non-FRAA
member/class, Clay/Firing extra.
Open Lab on Saturdays
Drop in, work at your own pace.
Saturdays 12-5 pm
$7/hour/member $12/hour/non-FRAA
member, Clay/Firing extra.
All Ceramics classes held at Alissa’s
Studio at 180 Laurel Street. Call Allssa
with questions: 503-957-5222
Painting with John Leasure 

Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm
December 10, 17, 31,
January 7, 14, 21 and 28
Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or
541-991-2754 for details and fees.
Porcelain Painting with Pat Tellez
Paint flowers on a porcelain plate.
Learn a new skill or refresh your skills
adding details each week.
3 sessions, January 17, 24 and 31 from
12 noon - 4 pm
$90 for all three sessions for FRAA
members, $100/non-FRAA members.
$10 material fee covers plate, paints,
three firings.
Pre-registration required at FRAA and
stop in to view a sample of the project.
Writers on the River
Creative Writing Workshop with
Catherine Rourke
Sat. January 21, 2017 10 am to noon
All writing levels and genres.
$20/member, $25/non-FRAA member
To register, call 541-708-2120 or email
CJReditor@gmail.com
Oil Painting with Michael Wood
Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Contact: fmwood@msn.com for details,
fees and more information.
The Singing of Christmas Carols
Siuslaw
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at Resurrection Lutheran Church
Wednesday, December 14th at 7 PM
A dessert reception will follow
Bring a friend!
Resurrection Lutheran Church is located about 1 mile
south of the bridge on highway 101 South.
#ResurrectionLutheranChurchFlorence
For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for
these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our art center on Maple Street.
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