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Page 2 | Center Stage | Florence Events Center | www.EventCenter.org | 541-997-1994 FEC art exhibit Calendar Gallery One exhibit: May 3 KCST Candidate Forum 4 to 7 p.m. Fresh Impressions high school artists May 4 & 5 Oregon Home Care Commission 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 6 Florence Green Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6 & 7 LRP auditions for “Annie” 1 p.m. May 8 These and other student art will be on display in Gallery One through the month of May. prizes for first, second and third place, with artwork judged by the FEC Gallery Committee. Honorable Mention ribbons will also be awarded, and all students will be commended for their efforts, as well as for sharing their “fresh impressions” with the com- munity. The community is invited to attend a reception at the FEC in Gallery One on Tuesday, May 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., to honor the stu- dents. Awards will be presented, refreshments will be served, and the public will be able to congratu- late all the artists on their efforts. May 12 Platypus Clarinet Orchestra fundraiser 7:30 p.m. May 19 & 20 FRAA Art Show 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteering Give some of your free time to the arts The Friends of the Florence Events Center has a long standing history of volunteerism. Without the thousands of hours given each year by a team of committed vol- unteers, the Florence Events Center would not function. A cur- rent call for new volunteers is going out for all aspects of altruism at the Events Center. Cindy Orstead began volunteer- ing in 2010. “After my husband passed, I was looking for something to fill my spare time and walked into the Florence Events Center,” said Orstead. When asked what she likes best about volunteering she answers, “I like everything! The people, the shows and learning new stuff. I don’t think there’s any- thing about this place I don’t like.” Opportunities for volunteers include: ushering, taking tickets, working backstage, helping with room set-up, art gallery set-up, office support and fundraising for the Friends of the FEC Being a volunteer requires a minimal training orientation to find out what the interest of the volun- teer might be. The average number of hours a volunteer may donate range from 2 to 20 per month. For more information call Sandi Anderson, office and volunteer coordinator, at 541-997-1994 or drop by the office at 715 Quince St. during regular business hours. May 20 Jazz Kings Concert “My Lucky Star” 2 p.m. May 20 & 21 Rhody Flower Show 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24 SEAcoast Piano Chameleons 7 p.m. Rhododendron Coronation T HIS YEAR ’ S The 110th annual Rhododendron Court coronation will be pre- sented Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. The event features local R HODY Q UEEN , K ING high school seniors who will compete for scholar- ships and the titles of Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast. The showcase will be a night of talent, dance numbers, and inter- views. Court members will be judged individual- ly on participation, men- torship, public speaking, platform presentation, pin sales and talent. WILL BE CROWNED In addition, a junior court will represent grades 1 through 5 from Florence and Mapleton. Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast will be crowned at the end of the showcase, and the courts will make appearances in the Kids’ Parade and Grand Floral Parade during the 110th Rhododendron Festival, May 19-21. M AY 18 General admission tickets to the coronation are $10 for adults, or $6 for ages 18 and under. Tickets can be pur- chased at www.event- center.org. FRAA art exhibit FRAA to host Rhody Days Art Festival May 19 and 20 FRAA’s new Rhody Days Arts Festival is going to be held for two days over Rhody Weekend at the Florence Events Center. The art festival will take place Friday, May 19, from 11 a.m to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s show and sale will be overflowing into the FEC lobby with unique works of art and fine crafts- manship by local and coastal artisans. In the tradition of the Arts Festival, visitors will experience and enjoy experiencing the latest artistry in woodworking of all kinds, glass works, textiles for the home, wearable art, a variety of jewelry treasures, paintings in various media, photographs and more. This is an opportunity to meet the artisans who have crafted these works of art and catch some demonstrations. The artisans will be donating 10 per- cent of their sales to support the FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St. in Old Town. Bring a friend, shop for some unique treasures and support the arts. Admission is free to the art festival. 715 Quince Street | www.eventcenter.org 541-997-1994 | 888-968-4086 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Students from Siuslaw High School art teacher Kim Pickell’s classes will be sharing their artwork with the public at the Florence Events Center during the month of May. For this annual Fresh Impressions Exhibit, the Friends of the FEC will be awarding cash Lane Blood Bank 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
