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Page 2 Center Stage Florence Events Center www.EventCenter.org 541-997-1994 ART CALENDAR Gallery One Exhibit: Where Art Th ou? NOVEMBER 1 City of Florence Stormwater Management Various Open House Sessions 3 to 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 Annie Th e Musical Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. Sunday matinees 2 p.m. NOVEMBER 15 SEAcoast presents Black Market Trust Pre-concert talk 6:15 p.m. 7 p.m. B ackstreet Gallery, in partnership with the Florence Events Center (FEC), is off ering an exciting exhibit from community artists during the months of November and Decem- ber. Th is exhibit is titled Where Art Th ou?, and will be judged by national award-win- ning artist, Cat Deuter. Ribbons will be awarded at the November 5th reception for fi rst, second, and third place, as well as for honorable mention. In addition, the BEST IN SHOW and PEOPLE’S CHOICE award win- ners will receive a one month featured exhibit at Backstreet Gallery. Another exciting part of the exhibit will be two receptions, with Backstreet Gallery off ering entertainment and refreshments for all visitors! Th e fi rst will be the Where Art Th ou? Opening Reception on November 3, at the FEC from 5 – 7 p.m. Guitarist Den- ny Weaver will entertain visitors while they enjoy the art, wine, and appetizers. Th is will also be a great opportunity to network with other artists. Th e December reception will have a holi- day theme. It will be held on December 15, 5 – 7, and will be Backstreet Galleries gift to the community, providing a wonderful opportunity for families to share the holiday spirit. Th ere will be Christmas music provid- ed by CROW, appetizers, and desserts, and in addition to artwork, there will also be prints and cards available to purchase for that last minute Christmas shopping, We are looking forward to seeing you at the “Where Art Th ou?” Community Art Show, displayed in the Galleries at the FEC, 715 Quince St., Florence. For any additional information, contact backstreetgallery.org, or www.eventcenter.org. Evening of ‘Wallfl owers and Wine’ “ Wallfl owers and Wine” returns to the FEC on November 25th at 6:30 p.m. Artist John Leasure will lead the class in painting the original composition, “To Rise Above.” A wine beverage or non-alcoholic beverage is provided, along with complimentary appe- tizers. Call in advance for tickets at 541-997- 1994, as seating is limited to 20 participants. NOVEMBER 25 & 26 Festival of Trees Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Auction - 4 p.m. “Haybarn” by Charles Draper NOVEMBER 25 Wallfl owers and Wine 6:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 29 Oregon Concealed Weapons Permit Class 1:00 & 6:00 p.m. “Beach Buddy” by Claudia Ignatieff DECEMBER 1, 2, & 3 Holly Jolly Follies Friday & Saturday - 7 p.m. Sunday - 2 p.m. Empty Bowls Friday - 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday - 12 to 3 p.m. “Raven Flight” by Pattie Brooks Anderson FRAA Holiday Arts Fest Friday - 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annual ‘Light Up a Life’ ceremony to shine for loved ones Peace Health Peace Harbor Hospice will hold their annual Light Up a Life Ceremony on Sat- urday, December 9th at 2:00 p.m. Th e event will include an opening prayer, introduction of the Peace Harbor Hospice team, a ceremonial reading of the names of those who have passed and music performed by Strings of Compassion. Th e ceremony will conclude with the lighting of the holiday tree and the menorah. Th ere is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served aft er the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to share in re- membrance and compassion for those who have passed. Stars can be purchased in memory of a loved one and will be hung on either the holiday tree or placed on the Menorah table. Light Up a Life is the only fundraiser held by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice. To learn more about Light Up a Life and Peace Harbor Hospice, contact Kathy Murphy at 541-997- 3418. DECEMBER 9 Light Up a Life 2:00 p.m. DECEMBER 9 Ballet Fantastique’s American Christmas Carol 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 13 Jazz Kings - An Old Fashioned Christmas 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER 18 Oregon Brass Society 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 19 Eugene Ballet’s Nutcracker 7:00 p.m. Come Join the Friends! Volunteer – Event Planning – Fundraising 715 QUINCE STREET EventCenter.org 541-997-1994 - 888-968-4086
