10A | SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS
Explore the arts with the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour
E
njoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday
Gallery Tour on June 9 from
3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour
inspires locals and visiting tourists
alike and reinforces Florence as
an ever-evolving arts destination.
Enjoy great local art, interactions
with fellow patrons and artists, re-
ceptions, refreshments, live enter-
tainment and community.
B ACKSTREET G ALLERY
Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St.,
has been in business for 13 years.
A birthday party will be held on
June 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. Th e an-
nual “Bots and Beguiling Beings”
Community Challenge Art Show,
and an award to Siuslaw High
School senior Karmen Trebolo,
will also be celebrated — and you
are invited.
Trebolo received a $500 art
scholarship. She worked to create
the high school yearbook and is
an accomplished art student with
a fl air for drawing. She plans to
pursue a career in biomedical en-
gineering. She will also continue
improving her photography skills.
With some striking art from
Trebolo and Backstreet members,
there will also be plenty of “Bots
and Beings” to help Backstreet
celebrate. Be prepared for plenty
of food, drink, entertainment and
fun during the reception.
Backstreet Gallery has come
a long way from their humble
beginnings on Laurel Street in a
tiny house, which had also been
a bakery. Since then, Backstreet
has moved twice, with plenty of
upgrades along the way. Although
it is always a work in progress to
bring fresh new ideas and art, the
gallery has been selected several
times as the best gallery in Flor-
ence.
Th e members wish to thank
past and present members for
making the gallery one of the
nicest in the northwest, as well as
loyal customers and performers
who continue to make the gallery
a success.
Toepher found “the joy and cre-
ativity of watercolor” after moving
to Oregon in 1989. Before that,
she lived in Southern California,
where she was co-founder of Pick-
le Barrel Crafts, selling fabric and
decorative paintings at craft shows
and street fairs.
F LORENCE R EGIONAL A RTS
A LLIANCE (FRAA)
D RAGON A RT S TUDIOS
In June, some of Florence’s
youngest artists will be display-
ing their work in their very
own gallery show at Dragon
Art Studios on Highway 101
in Florence. The Dragon Art
Illustration Club’s first art show
began with a reception.
“These young artists have been
working on their characters for
several months, and have each
created a three-panel story se-
quence to share,” said Dragon Art
Instructor Kassy Keppol. “Come
to the gallery to see the work of
our youngest artists.”
Dragon Art will also be holding
sessions on arts, crafts and sewing.
For more information, visit www.
kassykeppol.com.
See these works and more
by local artists during the
2nd Saturday Gallery Tour.
F LORENCE E VENTS C ENTER
Florence Events Center will
be displaying the paintings of
three accomplished artist from
the Yachats Art Guild during the
month of June in Galleries One
and Five. The artists showcased
will be Carol Summers, Jowanna
Gosselin and Nina Toepher.
Summers said that her paint-
ings are inspired by “a love of
flowers, an interest in the energy
of people and places and an appre-
ciation for ancient structures.”
Her medium of watercolor al-
lows endless experiments in light,
color, and form.
Gosselin is a Florence resident
who loves painting and is a mem-
ber of the Yachats Art Guild and
the Society of Decorative Paint-
ing. She enjoys painting flowers,
birds, and butterflies, and creating
“whimsical critters.”
THIS WEEK
ON
THE
FRAA artists and the Friends
of the FEC Gallery Committee
are preparing for the “Spirit of
Summer,” with an open-ended
call to artists.
This is an opportunity for lo-
cal artists to share their artwork
during the months of July and
August in FEC’s Galleries One
and Five.
Additionally, artists will have
the opportunity to win one of
three People’s Choice Awards for
prize money.
Another exciting part of this
exhibit will be “Patrons of the
Artists,” who will agree to pur-
chase a piece of artwork and will
be honored at a July reception.
The “Spirit of Summer” theme
offers endless possibilities and
the committee welcomes 2D and
3D art.
The fee to participate in this
exhibit is $35 per rod for up to
three pieces of 2D art, and the
same for three pieces of 3D art.
Applications are available at
fraaoregon.org and eventcenter.
org and are due June 22.
S TUDIOS AT J AYNE
S MOLEY D ESIGN
Th e Studios, 1458 First St., fea-
tures artist Tamara Angeney-Kime
in June.
Angeney-Kime is a native of Ar-
izona who has lived in Missouri,
Wisconsin and now Oregon since
2006. She grew up immersed in art
from her creative siblings, mother
and extended family.
She began her working career in
corporate sales, eventually fi nding
her place in gallery sales. Her ex-
perience with renowned atelier the
Phoenix Art Group inspired her to
begin painting again.
“Th e interaction between artist,
sale, and production is creative
and fast paced in an atelier,” An-
geney-Kime said. “Th ere is a cre-
ative synergy in creating a success-
ful gallery show.”
Th e raw beauty of Oregon is re-
fl ected in her paintings.
“Th e air here brings soft ness to
the landscape that weaves the earth
and sky intimately together. … It’s
like meditating,” she said. “I get lost
in the painting for a while and my
mind transcends outside activity
and time; it’s a wonderful experi-
ence.”
Tamara’s artwork hangs in pri-
vate and corporate collections
throughout the U.S. and Canada.
COAST
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Florence Events Center
Tuesdays
2nd Saturday Gallery Tour
3 to 5 p.m.
Open to public
Historic Old Town and Uptown Florence
2ndsaturdaygallerytour.com
Yoga for Pain Management & Easeful
Body
Sponsored by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free and drop-ins welcome
Lane Community College Florence Center
Miles to Go Quintet
7 to 11 p.m.
Open to public 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino
Resort
Florence Farmers Market
3 to 7 p.m.
Open to public
Kingwood and Bay streets
“A Nice Family Gathering”
Presented by Last Resort Players
7 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
Wednesdays
Points of Grace Community Acupuncture
Experience relief from pain and stress
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations appreciated
1845 Highway 126
June 10
End of Life Options in Oregon
Discussion sponsored by End Choices
1 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
Endchoices.com
Weekdays
Therapeutic Yoga at the Yachats
Commons
Various times each day
Donations accepted
Yachats Commons
Email altruh444@gmail.com for info
“A Nice Family Gathering”
Presented by Last Resort Players
2 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
June 9
Cleawox Family Fishing Day
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open to public
Sand Dunes Day Use Area at Cleawox Lake;
no day use fee for participants
“Meanwhile The Earth” Poetry by Stacie
Smith
Sponsored by the Yachats Academy of Arts
and Sciences
2 p.m.
$5 donation suggested
Yachats Commons
Florence Elks Car Show
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open to public
Florence Elks Lodge
June 11
Florence Area Democratic Club Meeting
11 a.m.
Open to the public
Siuslaw Public Library
Living Trust Seminar
10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Open to public
Alva Bracey
Broker
Your goals are my
top priority.
Let’s get together!
Call, Text or Email
Cell: 541-505-1180
Siuslaw Area Partnership to Prevent
Substance Abuse Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
June 12
Public Art Installation Ceremony
11:30 a.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw River Interpretive Center on Bay
Street
Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer
Support Group
With Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff
5 to 7 p.m.
Open to public
Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw
541-999-4239
PFLAG-Florence June Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Open to public
Lane Community College Florence Center
Room 158
June 13
Free Downsizing/Estate Seminar
With guest speakers
4 p.m.
Open to public
Florence Senior Center
June 14
Flag Day and Birthday Celebration
Refreshments and prizes to celebrate Flag
Day and President Trump’s birthday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open to public
Patriot Place, 175 Nopal St.
Call 541-997-8104,
Florence Antiques
&
Coast Jewelers
“A Nice Family Gathering”
Presented by Last Resort Players
7 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
Curtis Salgado in Concert
Featuring Guitarist Alan Hager
7 to 10 p.m.
Tickets required
Three Rivers Casino Resort Events Center
Jesse Mead
7 to 11 p.m.
Open to public 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino
Resort
“Ghosts in the Kelp: Sea Otters in Oregon”
With author Bob Bailey
1 to 2 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
Boys and Girls Club Eighth-Grade
Graduation Dance
5 p.m.
Open to eighth-grade students
Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County
1501 Airport Road
“A Nice Family Gathering”
Presented by Last Resort Players
7 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
Jesse Mead
7 to 11 p.m.
Open to public 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino
Resort
June 17
“A Nice Family Gathering”
Presented by Last Resort Players
2 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
June 16
Auto, Home, Life, Business
Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Supplements
Health Insurance
Phone (541) 997-9497
1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence
County Transfer & Recycling
jmirvis@charter.net
Florence, Oregon
Boys and Girls Club Fifth-Grade
Graduation Dance
5 p.m.
Open to fifth-grade students
Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County
1501 Airport Road
CCB# 55030
Awards • Plaques • Name Badges
Gifts • Signage • Glassware
541-997-5691
541-361-9080
June 15
We buy, sell and consign quality
estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture.
Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with
precious & semi precious stones.
COAST REAL ESTATE
“Feria — An Evening of Flamenco”
With Seattle-based Flamenco dancer
Savannah Fuentes
8 p.m.
Tickets required
Class Act Theatre
Oregon Coast Military Museum’s 2nd
annual Jeep Junction Show & Shine
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open to public
Johnston Motor Company on Highway 101
ESTATE JEWELRY AND
ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!!
541-997-7777
100 Hwy. 101,
Florence, OR
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
Annual Meeting
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Open to public 21+
Three Rivers Casino Resort Events Center
Yard Debris Disposal Days
Art & Craft Supplies Sale
Alva@CBCoast.com
CUSTOM ENGRAVING
& CUTTING
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Disposal costs vary
Kingwood and 27th streets
ci.florence.or.us
4 to 7 p.m.
Open to public
FRAA Art Center
Glass For Every
Purpose
1780 Kingwood St.
541-997-8526
Commerical • Residential
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly,
One Time Pick-Up.
Easy curb side recycling program-
No additional costs to our customers.
5078 Coastwood Lane
Call us at 541-997-8233
Visit rivercal.org for more
calendar events.
