Page 2 | Center Stage | Florence Events Center | www.EventCenter.org | 541-997-1994 FEC art exhibit Calendar Gallery One & Five exhibit: Collen Goodwin-Chronister Sept. 5 Lane Blood Bank 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Colleen Goodwin- Chronister art reception 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 PeaceHealth Town Hall 7 to 8:30 a.m. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Siuslaw Celebrates Salmon 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 Clay Mask Challenge Noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 29 Florence Festival of Books Authors panel 3 to 4:30 p.m. Keynote speaker John Daniel 7 p.m. Sept. 30 Florence Festival of Books 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 he Friends of FEC’s Gallery Committee has announced an exhibit showcasing the art- work of award winning artist Colleen Chronister-Goodwin. Goodwin-Chronister resides in Florence and her contempo- rary realism style allows her to create exquisite oil paintings, which reflect a rich color palette and meticulous atten- tion to detail. “My paintings are evocative visual statements. They reflect our world through my eyes — a magical interpretation,” said Goodwin-Chronister. “The world is an endless source of inspiration and excitement for me, and my goal is to share that experience with the viewer.” Goodwin-Chronister has lived on both the East and West Coast, and earned her B.A. and teaching T awards. Her paintings have been collected by patrons across the country and are included in many private collections. The public has the opportu- nity to meet this esteemed artist and view some of her works at an Artist Reception at the FEC during the Second Saturday Gallery Tour, Sept. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Additionally, Goodwin- Chronister’s art will be exhib- ited during the entire month credential from California State of September in both Galleries University, Fresno. One and Five. She has won acclaim for her “When I see a viewer slowly unique paintings, earning presti- reach out to touch my art, I know gious awards in juried shows that I have succeeded. In the end, throughout the country. These my art takes on a life of its own,” include more than two dozen said Goodwin-Chronister. People’s Choice and Best of Show Popovich Comedy Pet Theater 7 p.m. Oct. 8 Symbols of USA Artists Reception 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26 SEAcoast season opener Ballet with a Twist Pre-concert talk: 6:30 p.m. Performance: 7 p.m. 715 Quince Street | www.eventcenter.org 541-997-1994 | 888-968-4086 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Sept. 16