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2017 HOLLY JOLLY FOLLIES
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I t’s that time again for the Holly Jolly
Follies! Th is year the stage will spar-
kle with “Totally Twisted Tinsel.”
Each year, happy local folks head to
the Florence Events Center the fi rst
week of December for the commu-
nity event, “Th e Holly Jolly Follies.”
Th is year’s Follies, subtitled “Totally
Twisted Tinsel: Th e True Meaning
of Christmas,” will be produced
December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd by local
non-profi t, Children’s Repertory of
Oregon Workshops (C.R.O.W.).
C.R.O.W. Artistic Director, Mela-
nie Heard is honored to once again
be at the helm. Rose Ellen Jacobson
has penned a quirky plot, involving
many creative and clever characters,
guaranteed to get you into the holi-
day spirit.
Th is year, the theme revolves
around friendship, patience, under-
standing, and the true meaning of
the holiday season. But of course,
these important concepts are not
always easily attained. Th e leading
characters of “Amarillo Snowden,” an
aging Ballroom dance champion, and
“Dolly Dinkle,” an opinionated, bossy
dance studio owner, get their tinsel
in a twist, and must learn a comedic
lesson in how to “get along.”
Th is hilarious plot is accompanied
by beautiful vocals, funny little skits
and scenes, ensemble numbers, and
the debut of C.R.O.W.’s new “Flight
Dance Team,” which will present two
stunning pieces of choreography.
Local groups and individuals bring
a myriad of ideas and off erings to
C.R.O.W. each year, and it can be a
bit challenging to piece the puzzle
together. But C.R.O.W. is hon-
ored to produce their second year
of the Follies, which has become a
Florence tradition throughout the
years. “Th ere are many challenges
in day-to-day life for the average
person,” says Heard. “It’s my hope
that the Follies can make you forget
your troubles and come along for a
light-hearted, warm and fuzzy sleigh
ride with us. We promise we’ll make
you smile.”
Showtimes are Friday and Satur-
days at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
All proceeds from the Follies support
youth scholarships and the ongoing
arts programming that C.R.O.W.
provides to local kids. For additional
details about C.R.O.W. and the Fol-
lies please visit www.crowkids.com.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $10
for kids 12 and younger. “Th e 2017
Holly Jolly Follies,” are available
on the Florence Events Center
website at www.eventcenter.,org, or
by calling the box offi ce at 541-997-
1994.
WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL
T he buzz is out there:
Th is January’s
16th Annual Winter Music Festival
will feature headliner AL STEWART
(yes, “Th e Year of the Cat” Al Stew-
art!). Th e January 12-14th Festival,
organized by Th e Friends of the FEC
with the presenting sponsor Sea Lion
Caves, features performers and groups
worth the price of admission.
Tickets for Saturday night’s “Th e
Main Event,” sponsored by Brandborg
Winery are already selling briskly.
Opening for Stewart that evening
is troubadour and storyteller, John
Craigie.
Th e “Friday Night Th rowdown,”
sponsored by Th e Grocery Outlet,
showcases Grammy winning Blue-
grass Icon Laurie Lewis & Th e Right
Hands and the blistering Americana
banjo artistry of Jeff Scroggins &
Colorado.
Fans will want to arrive early Satur-
day as the Oregonfast.Net-sponsored
“SuperSession 16” begins at 10:30
a.m. Several groups are returning
by popular demand for this general
admission event: Pretty Gritty, Cabin
Fever NW, Calaveras, and the high
energy fi ddlin’ of Castletown. Petunia
& the Vipers (“Th e Canadian Hank
Williams/Woody Guthrie/Tom Waits/
Elvis Presley”) will round out the
aft ernoon.
Th e Gospel Gumbo Gathering on
Sunday sponsored by Th e Waterfront
Depot will feature Billy Jones, Marty
Adams, and local choir members in
a Gospel Singalong; followed by the
PNW’s number one a cappella group,
On the Rocks. Th e popular FRAA
Artisan Fair, Ladies of the Elks pie
sale, food and drink off erings (Pavil-
ion Catering, Ninkasi Brewery,
Brandborg Winery, and others), plus
the awesome late night jam sessions and
amazing interactions will round out the
successful weekend.
Th e foundation of the festival remains
the two Kids Concerts, provided at no
cost to more than 900 area schoolchil-
dren from Mapleton, Reedsport, and
Th e Gift of Life
Siuslaw schools.
Buy tickets in person during business
hours at the Florence Events Center
form 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 541- 997-
1994 or online at www.wintermusicfes-
tival.org. Check out the website for
performer descriptions and FAQs, and
Like them on Facebook.
Holiday Gift Certifi cates
B lood donations will
be accepted at the
Florence Events Center
on Monday, December
11th from 11:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. by the Lane
County Blood Center.
Contact the L.B.C. at
541-484-9112 or visit
their website at www.
lanebloodcenter.org/
for more information
or an appointment.
G ive a unique, inspirational gift this
year! Gift certifi cates from the Flor-
ence Events Center are the perfect
gift idea for that special person who
enjoys the performing arts.
Gift certifi cates can be purchased
anytime of the year as a gift idea for
any occasion, but the holidays make
them an especially perfect gift .
With so many aff ordable events
during the year, there are bound to
be several live performances that are
appealing to a wide range audience.
New to the FEC this year are the
gift tickets that replace the old paper
gift certifi cates. Th is makes them
easier to use at the box offi ce and for
purchases on-line.
Another new feature is the gift cards
are also available on the web-site
www.eventcenter.org to make your
home purchasing options easier. Or
come by the box offi ce to purchase the
gift that comes in every size. Starting
at $20 - gift certifi cates can be pur-
chased in the amount of your choice.
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