Florence Chamber holds Siuslaw Awards Banquet Feb. 8
FLORENCE—Sponsored by the
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce,
the ninth annual Siuslaw Awards will be
presented on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.,
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission is $35 per person. Tables of
eight are available for $280.
Tickets are available at the Chamber
office, 290 Highway 101 in Florence, or
by phone, 541-997-3128 .
Open to the public, this semi-formal
event celebrates the local business com-
munity by naming recipients for awards in
excellence.
The 25 businesses nominated are:
Excellence in Community Caring:
Banner Bank, City Lights Cinemas and
Laurel Bay Gardens
Excellence in Curb Appeal:
America’s Mattress, Korando Dental
Group, Lovejoy’s Restaurant & Tea
Room and Old Town Barbershop
Excellence in Customer Service:
Banner Bank, City of Florence –
Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Dept., Funky Monkey, Hoagland
Properties — The River House Inn and
Old Town Inn, Lofy Construction &
Design, Lovejoy’s Restaurant & Tea
Room and Polished Boutique & Salon
Excellence in Non-Profit Achievement:
Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane
County, CROW (Children’s Repertory
of Oregon Workshops), Friends of the
Event Center, Oregon Coast Military
Museum, Rotary Club of Florence
‘Florence Fest’ opens
to artists, jazz, wine
FLORENCE—Florence Regional
Arts Alliance (FRAA) invites all artists
to participate in the first Florence Fest
to be held at the Florence Events Center
on March 31 and April 1.
This unique event, which will feature
two days of jazz, art and wine, will be
highlighted by talented jazz musicians
and outstanding wine from some of the
best wineries in the Willamette Valley.
The juried art section of the event
will provide maximum exposure for
creative artists’ work and significant
prize money will be awarded.
Selections for the exhibit will be made
by Robert Canaga, who is an accom-
plished painter, photographer and print-
maker. He has been the curator for
numerous exhibitions throughout the
Northwest; including the Gallery at the
Watershed, PeaceHealth Headquarters
and the Coos Art Museum.
Canaga is a former gallery owner and
has also exhibited in over 30 selected
shows, most recently at a 3-month show
in the State Capitol Building. His work
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currently appears in 14 public and pri-
vate collections.
There is an exquisite sense of style
and strength in his own work, and his
tastes and preferences are eclectic and
run across a broad range of styles.
Cash prizes will also be awarded and
will be selected by an awards commit-
tee of three local artists and gallery
owners: SK Lindsey (Kenneth
B. Gallery), Marianne Brisbane
(Vardanian Gallery) and Steve Dennis
(Earthworks Gallery).
Prize awards are:
1st place = $1,000
2nd place = $500
3rd place = $250
For additional details and to submit
an entry, go to the FRAA website,
www.fraaoregon.org.
The deadline for entries is Feb. 12.
This is an opportunity to be part of a
very special event.
After reviewing the entry informa-
tion, if you have any questions, contact
fraaoregon@gmail.com.
C ENTRAL • A r t s & E n t e r t a i n m e n t • F E B RU AR Y 2 0 1 7
and Siuslaw Watershed Council
Innovation In Business:
Friends of the Florence Events Center
and RAIN (Regional Accelerator &
Innovation Network)
“Stu Johnston” Business of the Year:
City Lights Cinemas, Lofy Construction
& Design and Terrace Homes
Two outstanding individuals in the
community will also be honored with the
Future First Citizen Award and the First
Citizen Award.
The First Citizen Award recognizes the
individual who has given selflessly to the
community based on community involve-
ment, leadership, and overall community
impact.
The Future First Citizen Award recog-
nizes a student based on his or her aca-
demic success as well as civic involve-
ment and contributions to the community.
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
will also recognize an individual or busi-
ness that has selflessly given of their time
and efforts in supporting the chamber and
its efforts with the Distinguished Service
Award.
Also featured during the event is a
“State of the Chamber” address by Jenna
Bartlett, Board President. There will also
be live entertainment provided by Denny
Weaver, and a delicious buffet created by
Pavilion Catering, which includes gluten-
free options.
For more information, contact the
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at
541-997-3128, visit florencechamber.com
or e-mail info@florencehamber.com