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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
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