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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 City Lights Cinemas celebrates 3rd anniversary Thursday They said it couldn’t be done, yet independent cinema is alive and well after three years in Florence’s revamped City Lights Cinemas and, adds owner Michael Falter, “We’ve only just begun.” City Lights celebrates its 3rd anniversary and the folks most responsible for keeping the faith — the 1,000 plus members — on Thursday, Aug. 10, with all-day screen- ings of Steven Spielberg’s classic “Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the perfect adventure film for all generations. At the 6 p.m. screening, Music Editor Ken Wannberg will be on stage for a Q&A about the making of the film and working with Spielberg and John Williams. Wannberg’s career began at the end of the Golden Age of Hollywood, where he apprenticed with the greats like Bernard Herrmann (“Citizen Kane”) and contin- ued through a long collabora- tion with John Williams that didn’t see him retire until after the production of “Munich” in 2005. Members receive free tick- ets, plus concessions and drinks, all as a thank you from City Lights. “Membership is the single most important way people can support City Lights, and for us to have over 1,000 members in a town this size speaks volumes,” says co- owner Susan Tive. “That kind of community support is the key to a thriving film organi- zation.” The member drive, which runs through Sept. 15, gives new members, renewing members or those purchasing gift memberships a chance to win a ‘Mogul’ card — a year of unlimited movie-going. “We still have people com- ing in for the first time since the previous owners left,” says Falter. “When they have a City Lights experience with non-GMO popcorn, real but- ter, and bright, focused pro- jectors, they get excited.” In addition to continued success as a hybrid commer- cial, arthouse, and perform- ing arts multiplex, City Lights recently expanded their alcohol selections with beer, wine and cider on tap. “We are one of the few business open late in Florence. Having selections, like Humm Kombucha from Bend and wine from award- winning Brandborg Winery in Elkton, Ore., on tap makes us an attractive place to hang out, whether or not folks are going to a movie,” says Theater Manager Mister Ooh-la-la. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” is open to the public with reg- ular ticket prices ($7.50 Matinee before 2 p.m./$7 12 & Under/$8 Senior/$9 Regular). Membership Details can be found online at the Box Office, 1930 Highway 101, or online at www.CityLights Cinemas.com/membership. FRAA to host Business After Hours Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) will be hosting the Florence Chamber Business After Hours on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. FRAAArt Center is located at 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence. Guests will be treated to bev- erages, barbequed sliders, condi- ments and dessert as they enjoy the guitar music of local musi- cian Denny Weaver. During this event, talented local artist John Leasure will be doing a demo of his painting style, and one of his original paintings will be given as a door prize. “We are excited to host this fun event, as new and exciting things are happening at the FRAA Art Center and Gallery, including painting, jewelry and literary classes, and a communi- ty ‘open-studio’ time,” said FRAA President Kristen Anderson. “Our many amazing artists are displaying a wide vari- ety of artwork and styles in the gallery, including paintings, pho- tography, wood carvings, jewel- COURTESY PHOTOS An original oil painting by John Leasure (right) will be given as a door prize at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center Chamber Business After Hours on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. ry, stained glass and pottery. Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours are open to the public. For more information, visit florencechamber.com or at fraa oregon.org. $9 | $8 Senior/Student/Military | $7.50 Matinees Before 2 | $7 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 FRI 11 SAT 12 R 109 MIN – “A professional jitters-fest, made with deep-seated esteem for the genre rather than cynicism about a box-office sure thing.” The Wrap 11:15 AM 1:45 PM 4:15 PM 6:40 PM 9:05 PM 11:15 AM 1:45 PM 4:15 PM 6:40 PM 9:05 PM 1:00 PM 3:45 PM 6:10 PM 8:35 PM 1:10 PM 3:50 PM 6:40 PM 9:05 PM 1:45 PM 4:15 PM 6:40 PM 9:05 PM 12:20 PM 2:45 PM 6:35 PM 9:00 PM 1:45 PM 4:15 PM 6:40 PM 9:05 PM THE DARK TOWER – From Stephen King PG-13 95 MIN – Idris Elba, M. McConaughey “In the vast canon of King-derived movies, “Tower” belongs in the upper ranks.” The Seattle Times 12:00 PM 2:10 PM 4:20 PM 6:30 PM 8:40 PM 2:10 PM 4:20 PM 6:30 PM 8:40 PM 3:30 PM 5:40 PM 8:30 PM 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 6:30 PM 8:50 PM 3:20 PM 4:20 PM 6:30 PM 8:40 PM 12:05 PM 2:15 PM 4:25 PM 7:15 PM 9:25 PM 1:30 PM 3:50 PM 6:30 PM 8:40 PM DUNKIRK – 1 st Oscar Contender of the Year! PG-13 106 MIN – Christopher Nolan’s WWII Epic “This is visceral, big-budget filmmaking that can be called Art. It’s also, hands down, the best motion picture of the year so far.” EW 11:05 AM 1:30 PM 3:55 PM 6:20 PM 8:45 PM 11:05 AM 1:30 PM 3:55 PM 6:20 PM 8:45 PM 12:50 PM 1:00 PM 3:20 PM 3:25 PM 5:45 PM 9:10 PM 8:20 PM 1:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 1:30 PM 3:55 PM 6:20 PM 8:45 PM 1:30 PM 3:55 PM 9:35 PM AUGUST 11 - 17 ANNABELLE: CREATION SUN 13 MON 14 TUE 15 WED 16 THU 17 7:00 PM LOGAN LUCKY – Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig PREVIEW 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour explores the arts in Florence COURTESY IMAGES Galleries are featuring Florence and Yachats artists such as (from left) Carol Summers, Jayne Smoley and Carol Hilsbery during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour Aug. 12. Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour inspires locals and visiting tourists alike and reinforces Florence as an ever-evolving arts destination. Enjoy great local art, interac- tions with fellow patrons and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and commu- nity. For more information, visit 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com. B ACKSTREET G ALLERY Woodturner Russ Dixon and glass artist Jayne Smoley are featured at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., for the month of August. A Backstreet member since 2008, Dixon’s custom bowls, boxes, vases, jewelry, kaleido- scopes and more are executed in beautiful hard woods, smoothed to perfection by wet sanding and then finished with oils or hand rubbed polyurethane. Smoley’s technical know- how and experimentation merge with her creative abilities to produce one-of-a-kind fused glass art. She uses the radiance of light in custom lighting, wall sconces and nightlights. Sailboats, gar- den decor, bowls, plates and signature starfish round out her beautiful collection of fused glass pieces. F LORENCE E VENTS C ENTER G ALLERY O NE FEC’s Gallery One, 715 Quince St., will exhibit the art- work of four members of the Yachats Art Guild. Founded in 2008, the guild is open to fine artists from the central Oregon coast. Between 18 and 32 artists work in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, pen and ink, photography and wood- working. Participating artists are: Claire Good, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings; Carol Summers, award-winning watercolor paintings; Jowanna Gosselin, paintings in multiple WEDNESDAY THURSDAY AUGUST 9 AUGUST 10 media; and Nina Toepher, award-winning watercolor and acrylic paintings. Florence Regional Arts Alliance FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St., presents “Suiseki: Sculptural River Stones,” a col- lection by new Florence resi- dent an’ya. This exhibit of Oregon river stones is in the Japanese form known as Suiseki, Sui = water and seki = stone. Suiseki is a highly sophisti- cated and very refined sculptur- al art form dating back to 1000 AD. These stones have been on display in various places in her home state of Oregon, such as the downtown Bend loft, the Bend Liberty Theatre, Emerald Art Gallery in Springfield, as well as numerous times at the Eugene Asian Celebration. This reception will feature sake, Japanese music and food. G ALLERY A BOVE T HE S ILVER L INING B OUTIQUE The Gallery Above, 2217 Highway 101, is pleased to present one of Florence’s out- standing watercolor artists, Lin- Su, for the entire month of August. Come to Lin-Su’s artist reception featuring champagne and hors d’oeuvres and meet this talented artist. Lin-Su has been creating masterful works for years in dif- ferent formats and is one of the most prolific artists in town. She is an now primarily active as an accomplished watercol- orist, highlighting images of nature and animals in many of her pieces. Lin-Su uses contrasts of dark and light with skill. Artists and fans of unusual subject matter and excellent technical skill will be sure to enjoy this show. T HE R IVER G ALLERY The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St. will be hosting a reception for Florence artist Tamarah Phillips. Phillips has been interested in art all of her life, since she was caught drawing on walls and floors with lipstick as a child. Her art has come a long way. Patterns, lights and darks in ink, watercolor, colored pencil and especially oil, set Phillips unique otherworldly style apart from other artists. The River Gallery features her beautiful oil paintings of jel- lyfish floating through the water. The colors of these amaz- ing paintings are vibrant and her style is captivating. “Whatever the muse speaks, I follow,” Phillips said. T HE S TUDIOS AT J AYNE S MOLEY D ESIGNS Carole Hillsbery displays her acrylic abstracts at The Studios in August. This is the first-ever acrylic abstract art show for Hillsbery. Perhaps you are familiar with her watercolor paintings, as she has painted and shown transpar- ent watercolor for all of her painting career. This summer’s work has taken her in a new direction. Eager to explore new ways of laying down paint, using texture and design, Hillsbery has jumped into the painting of acrylics on canvas. Her show will feature several works showcasing her signature love for shapes and colors. The Studios will also feature work from Siuslaw High School graduate and Rhody Days King of the Coast Benjamin Cahoon. Cahoon is having a busy sum- mer traveling and teaching youth in pottery at Alissa Clark Clayworks, 180 Laurel St. in Florence. This week, students in second- to eighth-grade are attending his Five Day Art Camp at The Studios. Price is $55 per student. For more information or to register, visit jaynesmoleydesign.com People can also sign up for The Studios’ August classes in painting, fused glass and more on jaynesmoleydesign.com. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 11 AUGUST 12 AUGUST 13 AUGUST 14 AUGUST 15 Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy AM Showers 66°F 54°F 67°F 54°F 67°F 54°F 69°F 54°F 69°F 54°F 67°F 54°F 65°F 53°F PG-13 119 MIN – “t’s hard to think of a movie THIS this year that has been as singularly delightful.” WEEK 12:20 PM 11:40 AM 12:30 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:20 PM 1:20 PM MAUDIE – Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke PG-13 115 MIN – “One of the most beautiful and 5:40 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:10 PM 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 6:00 PM life-affirming and uplifting movies of the year.” VALERIAN & THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS 2:50 PM PG-13 137 MIN –“It's a film filled with humor, 8:10 PM charm, excitement and so many memorable images that many viewers will find themselves struggling to keep from blinking.” Ebert.com FRI 11 Events & Performing Arts: 3:20 PM 8:40 PM 1:20 PM 8:10 PM 2:50 PM 8:10 PM 3:40 PM 8:30 PM SAT 12 SUN 13 MON 14 TUE 15 WED 16 THU 17 Encore! 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