work. We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who
has helped us with coordination of this event, which is
designed to shake up the fundraiser world,” said
CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard.
In Spring 2015, 501 (c)(3) organization, CROW,
secured its new home through the help of an infusion of
immediate funds from an anonymous investor. Since
then, the nonprofit organization has worked hard to
complete a series of crucial renovations, including
upgrading ADA plumbing, completely redoing the
electrical, adding a new roof, installing a new floor and
an enormous list of other projects too long to include.
Now, on it’s way to paying back the initial $220K
investment, the organization seeks funds to complete
the back third of the property, comprising a green
room, dressing rooms for males and females, a small
restroom and additional storage for sets, costumes and
props.
CROW is not shy in asking members of the public to
make a difference in the lives of local children, simply
by attending the event and having some sweet and tasty
fun for Valentine’s Day weekend.
Last year’s CROW fundraiser was nearly sold out,
so it is best to reserve your tickets early. Pre-sale
tickets are $22 each, or $40 for a couple. At the door
tickets are $25 each, and $45 for a couple, upon avail-
ability.
Tickets include a large variety of dessert samples
including cakes, pies, cookies, brownies and unique
desserts, live music, the opportunity to pull a fancy bot-
tle of wine from a wine wall and to bid on the amazing
baskets, prizes and desserts up for grabs.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Heard said, “From the very beginning, CROW has
told the world that we are not your usual children’s the-
ater. Well, this time, we want you to know that this is
not your usual fundraiser. I’m wondering how many of
you can make it out —alive?”
The Death by Dessert theme goes hand-in-hand with
CROW’s production of “The Addams Family,” a dark-
ly comic musical coming Spring 2017 to Florence
Events Center’s main stage.
To reserve your ticket for Death by Dessert, visit
www.crowkids.com and buy online, or contact Melanie
Heard at 541-999-8641.
Death by Dessert — and what a way to go.
‘Steel Magnolias’ portrays strong women and friendship
Bandon Playhouse
presents the play over 3
weekends starting Feb. 24
BANDON—“I’m not crazy, I’ve just
been in a bad mood for 40 years!” says the
colorful character of Ouiser in Robert
Harling’s iconic comedy-drama “Steel
Magnolias.”
Bandon Playhouse brings the close-knit
group of women in “Steel Magnolias” to
life when it presents the play over three
weekends, Feb. 24 to 26, March 3 to 5 and
March 10 to 12, at the Sprague Community
Theater, 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon.
Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m.,
with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
The play centers around the women who
gather regularly at the female sanctuary of
Truvy’s Beauty Parlor in Louisiana and
how they cope through the emotional tri-
umphs and tragedies of their lives by using
razor-sharp humor and a stalwart, affection-
ate support for each other.
The dynamic cast includes Deb Holmes
as Truvy, the outspoken beauty shop owner;
Amanda Morton as Shelby, a young diabet-
ic bride-to-be; Bobbi Neason as Clairee, a
wise-cracking widow; Sarah Sinko as
Annelle, a recent beauty school graduate;
Bobbi Wilson as M’Lynn, Shelby’s rock
steady, strong-willed mother; and Perri
Rask as the cantankerous Ouiser
Boudreaux.
The play is directed by Jeff Norris with
Paul Hay as producer, Cindy Hay as stage
manager and Peter Braun as acting coach.
“Steel Magnolias” gives an intimate look
at gossip, laughter, love and the strength in
female relationships and friendships.
A local beautician will lend her expertise
to create the ambiance of a home beauty
shop. Another hair salon owner donated
equipment to give the set a real-life beauty
shop feeling.
Tickets cost $14 and are available at
Bandon Mercantile, 541-347-4341, or can
be reserved online at www.bandonplay-
house.org. Tickets will be available at the
door for $15. For more information, call
Paul Hay at 541-236-5105.
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hat a way to go! Children’s Repertory of
Oregon Workshops (CROW) presents
Death by Chocolate, an evening of deca-
dent dessert samples, fine wine and
entertainment on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at
Three Rivers Casino Resort Showroom.
Things are going to get sinfully sweet as local bak-
ers, restaurants, caterers and purveyors of delicious
treats vie for recognition and prizes at CROW’s first
annual “Death by Dessert” fundraiser.
Sweethearts and singles are both encouraged to tick-
le their tastebuds at this Valentine’s Day weekend
party. Guests will be invited to try samples of a large
variety of sweets and treats and then vote for their
favorites, kick up their heels a bit to the Rat Pack
stylings of “Buck and A Quarter Band” and participate
in a fantastic Silent Auction and Wine Pull.
And, all of this will be happening while attendees are
supporting a truly great cause — local youth in the arts.
“Events like this are made possible by countless vol-
unteer hours, generous dessert donations by bakers,
incredible silent auction donations from businesses and
community members and lots of old fashioned hard
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