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10A | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour showcases local art, galleries F lorence art lovers are set to ex- plore the arts this Saturday for the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour, a monthly reception where galleries and art spaces celebrate art, artists and patrons of the art. The tour runs from 3 to 5 p.m. and begins at any of the participating locations. Here are some highlights: Backstreet Gallery The members of Backstreet Gal- lery join together to welcome the community to the New Year by Area artists will be filling their windows with photo- graphs taken by the artist members. showing their works at Come to a celebration on Saturday, galleries and art cen- Jan. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 1421 Bay ters throughout St. to bring in the New Year with January. The communi- creativity, refreshments and joy ty can meet some of during the Second Saturday Gallery them during the 2nd Tour. Winter hours, which resume Saturday Gallery Tour. this week, are daily are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community Show. Hanging art — Florence Regional Arts Alliance For more information, visit www. including paintings, mixed-media, FRAA is featuring self-pro- backstreetgallery.org. photography, pastels — as well as claimed “rock hound” Ed Kogut at 3-D art — including pottery, jewel- the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour Re- Florence Events Center ry, fused glass, mosaics — that fits ception on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 3 The Friends of FEC and the Gal- in the locked display case are wel- to 5 p.m. lery Committee are offering ex- come. Up to three entries will be ac- Kogut began learning his craft hibits in Galleries One and Five cepted per artist, with $10 charged over 35 years ago, teaching himself celebrating the artwork of students for the first entry and $5 for each the fine art of gem faceting. He be- from Siuslaw, Mapleton and Home additional entry. All artwork must came a full-time professional gold- School High Schools. The commu- be for sale, with the FEC retaining a smith 25 years ago. nity, including students and their 25 percent commission on any sale. In 2003, he accepted the position families, are invited to an award re- Deadline for artists to sub- of bench jeweler and master gold- ception on Monday, Jan. 14, from 5 mit their entry forms is Jan. 15, smith for the largest family-owned to 7 p.m. 2019. Entry forms are available at jewelry chain in the northwest. In addition, the FEC Gallery Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., During the 13 years he worked Committee is working with Back- or can be downloaded at www. for them, he was awarded the Top street Gallery on a call to artists backstreetgallery.org. Goldsmith of the year twice. for the annual Where Art Thou? “I enjoy living in beautiful Flor- Oregon Pacific Bank OPB in Florence will display the photography of Craig Shreeve in the lobby during the month of January. Shreeve has lived in Florence for five years, focusing primarily on art photography. “One doesn’t have to go far to be able to see and capture the wonders that our beautiful coast has to offer,” he said. “I am grateful in my ability to see every photo as a blank canvas waiting to be recreated in the mood that I feel will best bring out the uniqueness of the subject matter.” More of his work can be viewed at FRAA’s Art Center, which will be open for the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour. ence and creating one-of-a-kind and limited series jewelry art pieces in silver and gold,” he said. His silver line is on display at the FRAA Art Center and Gallery. He also does customized jewelry pieces using the client’s personal stones, treasures, and heirlooms. Kogut also offers local, professional jewelry repair service, repairing or redesigning damaged, unworn or outdated jewelry. The public is invited to meet Ko- gut and see his jewelry art pieces while enjoying refreshments at the FRAA Art Center on 120 Maple St. on Jan. 12. FRAA is also featuring ninth-grade student artist Nathan Pfaff and his Zentangle art pieces. Siuslaw Public Library The library honors art all year round in the Colgan-Bennetts Gal- lery and inside display cases at the Florence branch, 1460 Ninth St. In January, Reggie Oflock will be dis- playing oils, Backstreet Gallery will be showcasing 3-D works and fiber artist Maggie Bagon will be showing her naturally dyed fabric arts. The inside display case will switch over on Jan. 15 to show “Rusty Rel- ics.” The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design Besides featuring resident and guest artists, The Studios offers classes in fused glass and special seasonal Studio Boxes. See what is happening this month at jaynesmoleydesign.com. Winter Music Festival 2019 comes to the FEC Music fans — don’t just mark your calendars. Buy your seats now for the Friends of the Florence Event Center’s 2019 Winter Music Festival, happening Jan. 25 to 27 at the Florence Events Center, with Sea Lion Caves as the presenting sponsor. The 2019 festival headlin- er is international star John McEuen, American folk mu- sic icon and founding mem- ber of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He will bring his “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” tour to Florence along with the fabulous band, The String Wizards. Opening for McEuen is Pacific Northwest favorite Chris Kokesh of Misty River fame and her husband, sing- er-songwriter-guitarist LJ Booth. Saturday show spon- sors are Art and Jean Kon- ing/Terrace Homes, Inc. The Winter Music Festival opens Friday with a hot blue- grass night, featuring Chris Jones & The Night Drivers. In addition to his bluegrass artistry, Jones is the popular host of SiriusXM’s “True- grass” show. Friday night’s opener is the hot ‘n’ rising group out of Washington State, North Country Band. Saturday’s Americana general admission show, sponsored by Oregon Pacif- ic Bank, boasts fan favorites Katie Jane Lubiens, True North and Cabin Fever NW, along with the very best folk singer you’ve never heard of, Eli West. Any one of these bands is worth the price of admission for this amazing afternoon, but plan to hear and cheer all four. Circle back on Sunday to buy some cornbread and a cup of hearty soup, then get ready to sing along at the Gospel Gathering. Local music luminaries Laura Merz and Marty Ad- ams raise the roof with their enthusiastic singers. The af- ternoon is capped by Lane County’s own University of Oregon Gospel Choir under the direction of the incom- parable Andiel Brown. The Gospel Gathering is spon- sored by Le Bouchon Wine Bar & Kitchen. The popular Pie Sale, Florence Regional Arts Al- liance Winter Arts Festival, after-hours jam sessions at the ICM Restaurant, com- munity outreach concert at Oregon Pacific Bank, and fabulous food and beverage offerings, including Ninka- si Beer, complete the festive Tickets are available at the 541-997-1994, or online at weekend. FEC Box Office, by phone at WinterMusicFestival.org. The heart of the Winter Music Festival remains the invitation-only Thursday Ki- wanis Kids Concerts, spon- sored by the Kiwanis Club of Florence, The Mapleton Community Foundation, Florence Elks Lodge #1858 and the Ladies of Elks. This one day is like no other in Mike Blankenship Florence — when 900 ele- Broker mentary-age students from 541 991-7826 10818 Hwy 36 – Large commercial building on Florence, Mapleton and two city lots at the junction of Hwy 36 and 126 in Mapleton, a high traffi c area. Metal building with Reedsport rocking the house high open beam ceiling, 3 phase power on one to the “Ameri-Celtic” music meter. Check with Lane County for zoning uses. and storytelling of Katie Jane Property is being sold “as is”. $65,000. #2802- Lubiens. 18047518 Don’t miss a moment of 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 this fantastic event. Let me Showcase your property. In 2019 we will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of our business in Florence. It is time to express the appreciation and gratitude we feel, and have always felt, for the friendship, trust and loyalty of those who live in this community. It is your confi dence in us and your continued patronage that has made these 80 years such a pleasurable experience. Th ank you. Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Come Celebrate With Us Wednesday January 23, 2019 11th Annual Florence Area CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Join us for a night of networking, celebrating community, recognizing excellence in the local business community and honoring our 2018 First and Future Citizens. Siuslaw Awards 2018 Florence Events Center • 715 Quince St. – Florence 5:30-6:30pm Cocktails and Appetizers – Wine Sponsored by Christina Voogd, Berkshire Hathaway Northwest Serving Meat and Veggie Kabobs, Pasta Salad, Ceviche, Stuff ed Mushrooms and Sliders. 6:30-8:00pm Dessert and Siuslaw Awards Presentation Hosted by Matt Templeman from KEZI Tickets are $35 Call Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-997-3128 or visit FlorenceChamber.com Event Sponsored by:
