Page 2 Center Stage Florence Events Center www.EventCenter.org 541-997-1994 ART CALENDAR Gallery One Exhibit: Where Art Th ou? 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 4 p.m. Sunday - 12 to 3 p.m. FRAA Holiday Arts Fest Friday - 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. B ackstreet Gallery, in partnership with the Florence Events Center (FEC), is off ering an exciting exhibit from community artists, con- tinuing during the month of December. Th is exhibit is titled “Where Art Th ou?,” and will be judged by national award-winning artist, Cat Deuter. Ribbons were 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 PEO- PLE’S CHOICE award winners will receive a one month featured exhibit at Backstreet Gallery. An artist reception, with Backstreet Gallery off ering entertainment and refreshments will be off ered to all visitors. 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 holiday theme and be held on December 15, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Th is is 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. Best of Show - “Losing My Marbles #5” by Colleen Goodwin-Chrionister Ballet Fantastique’s American Christmas Carol Honorable Mention - “Color Bright” by John Leisure 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 11 Lane Blood Mobile Drive 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. DECEMBER 11 Siuslaw High School Band & Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 13 Jazz Kings - An Old Fashioned Christmas 7:30 p.m. Th ird Place - “Meeting a Stranger” by Kassy Keppol FRAA Holiday Arts Fest H oliday Arts Festival 2017 is the perfect place to shop for unique gift s for the coming Holiday Season! Th is show is presented by Florence Re- gional Arts Alliance (FRAA). It opens Friday, Dec 1st, from 1 pm – 7 pm for your aft ernoon/evening shopping and again Sat- urday, Dec 2nd, from 10 am – 4 pm at the Florence Events Center. Meet the craft smen and artisans, both local and regional, showing off their latest creative designs and unique works of art in wood, glass works of all kinds, knit & crochet items, fi ber and fabric creations, pottery, paintings, beadwork, wirework and more Holiday Arts Festival starts off a special 3-day event at the Florence Events Center that includes Empty Bowls, and Holly Joly Follies. So come join the fun and enjoy a unique shopping experience. DECEMBER 4 City of Florence Council Meeting 5:30 p.m. DECEMBER 9 Light Up a Life 2:00 p.m. DECEMBER 9 Artisans exhibiting in the Holiday Arts Festival will be donating 10% of their sales to the FRAA Art Cen- ter. Admission is free. For more information, contact Claudia Brown (541)902-1933. DECEMBER 15 Holiday Art Gallery Reception 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 18 Oregon Brass Society 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 19 Eugene Ballet’s Nutcracker 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 25 & JANUARY 1 FEC Offi ces closed for holidays JANUARY 12, 13 & 14 Winter Music Festival Concerts Friday Evening 7:00 p.m. Saturday Day 10:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday Evening 7:00 p.m. Sunday Day 1:00 p.m. JANUARY 12 & 13 Winter Music Festival Artisan Fair Friday 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come Join the Friends! Volunteer – Event Planning – Fundraising 715 QUINCE STREET EventCenter.org 541-997-1994 - 888-968-4086