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6A | SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS World-renowned harpist Alexander Boldachev plays for Florence on stage at the Florence Events Center (FEC). Boldachev was born in Mos- cow and currently lives in Zu- rich. He performs on both the Concert Grand Harp and the Electric “Delta” Harp. It is hard to believe that he was five years old when he began playing the harp. He stated that he needed to stand on a stack of books when he first started playing the 6’3” tall instrument. He made his orchestral de- but at the of nine. He will be playing at Carnegie Hall for his 30th birthday later this month. Part of the Florence per- formance included tuning the instrument. The Grand Harp that he played for this concert was not his instrument, but one on loan from a shop in Review of SEAcoast Entertainment By Vickie Kennedy Special to the Siuslaw News “We are here to share emotions tonight,” said internationally recog- nized composer, collaborator and teacher, Alexander Bolda- chev. SEAcoast Entertainment Association outdid themselves in hosting Boldachev on Sat- urday, Jan. 11. Audience mem- bers kept commenting on how fortunate Florence is to have this quality of entertainment Chicago. Because of the hu- midity and because this harp was brand new, the instrument needed to be tuned often. Although not currently in a relationship, Boldachev com- mented that because of the many harps he has played and because of the temperamental nature of harps, he thought he could get along well with any woman. Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Prelude” was the first piece played. Afterwards, Boldachev commented that as all plan- ets began with a “big bang,” a concert should begin with a “Big Bach.” That piece was fol- lowed by the Beatles’ “Yester- day.” Continuing on a classical note, Boldachev performed Johannes Brahms’ “Intermez- Alexander Boldachev vis- ited the FEC this week. zo n.2.” There are 47 strings on the Grand Harp, and it seemed that Boldachev strummed or plucked every string. He arranged his own rendi- tion of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ song “Californication” and augmented the tune by using the sound board as percussion backup. He doesn’t seem to be limited by what is appropriate- ly classical music as he jazzed up Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue”. During the intermission, a couple commented that they had traveled down from Port- land just to attend the concert. The woman, who is just learn- ing to play the harp said she was blown away by his tech- nique and said “He is an emo- tional player who has a bond with the harp.” The second half of the con- cert started with Boldachev playing the Delta Harp, a smaller, portable, electric in- strument. He treated the audience to some folk songs, beginning with “Dorogoi Dlinnoyu” meaning “By the Long Road,” written in 1925 by Konstanin Podrevsky and Boris Fomin, and ending with “Petrushka,” a ballet and orchestral concert work by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky in 1911. To quiet things down, Bol- dachev played his version of Debussy’s “Arabesque No, 1” and then finished with “Bo- hemian Rhapsody” by Freddy Mercury. Every SEAcoast concert is a great experience. The next concert will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, featuring Bettman & Halpin’s original folk/Americana. Get tickets at the FEC by calling 541- 997-1994, at eventcenter.org and at seacoastea.org. What’s happening in the Siuslaw region — Submit all event & meeting information to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com — Night w/Kathy Kallick Band Weekly Audition for CROW’s ‘Mary Poppins’ Jan. 20 & 21 Florence Pickle-Ball Association Mon., Wed. and Fri. — weather permitting 8:30 to 11 a.m.; Open to all ages and levels Rolling Dunes Park, 35th St, Florence C hildren’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) will be holding open auditions for Dis- ney’s “Mary Poppins” in January. Auditions will be held at CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 on Jan. 20 and 21 at 6:30 p.m. Invited Callbacks will be held on Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Parents should also attend the initial audition to help fill out forms. Hopefuls will need to bring 16-32 bars, or about one minute, from a song that they would like to sing (sheet music or a CD, MP3 track with no background voices are acceptable), and a headshot/re- sume if they have one. If you don’t know a song, “Happy Birthday” or “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” are Mondays Band of Brothers Meeting 10 a.m., local veterans meet for donuts and talking Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St. Sit-n-Knit or Crochet Drop-in Noon to 6 p.m.; $10 The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St. www.themustardseed1720.com Suicide Survivors Support Group With SVFR/WLAD Community Support Team 5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to those who have lost a loved one to suicide Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625 Highway 101 Tuesdays Peace Harbor Farm Stand Weekly New Testament Class Collaboration between PeaceHealth, Trillium Taught by Joel Marks, 541-840-0620 Community Health Plan and FOOD for Lane County Fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits free to people with 6:30 to 8 p.m.; open to public The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints OHP or who qualify for food assistance PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, 400 Ninth St. Community Chorus of Florence 7 p.m.; open to public Florence Rotary Club Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 | Noon; lunch purchase available 541-999-7575 Florence Events Center theflorencerotary.org Fridays WellMama Peer Support Group Every second and fourth Tuesdays 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to birthing parents and their sup- port people Peace Health Medical Center Women’s Clinic, 340 Ninth St. 541-999-4880, birthingmamas.jen@gmail.com, www. wellmamaoregon.com Wednesdays Last Resort Players’ Annual Membership Meeting 10:15 a.m. to noon; open to LRP members and prospec- tive members Siuslaw Public Library www.lastresortplayers.com/this-season.html Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m.; open to public Florence Church of the Nazarene, 1536 12th St. Thursdays “Women Rising” 4th annual Florence Women’s March Noon; open to public Meet first at Florence United Methodist Church Expect to march along Highway 101 and through Historic Old Town Florence CROW Auditions for Mary Poppins 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; open to area youth CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 | crowkids.com Siuslaw Diabetes/Prediabetes Support Group 2:30 p.m.; open to public Conference Room at Siuslaw Public Library 541-902-6059 Disabled American Veterans Meeting 5 p.m.; Open to area veterans Florence DAV Hall, 1715 21st St. Florence Newcomers’ Dinner 5 to 8 p.m. Every third Tuesday. RSVP to 541-590-3944 No host dinner open to newcomers, community ICM Restaurant CROW Auditions for Mary Poppins 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; open to area youth CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 | crowkids.com Ada Grange Fundraiser Bingo Fundraiser for Siuslaw High School Bowlers Noon to 4 p.m.; kitchen open. 541-997-2380 Ada Grange, 10 miles out Canary Road Women’s Empowerment A safe space for encouragement, life skills 4 to 6 p.m.; open to women Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 12th St. Call 541-997-2816 Jan. 20 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Support Group With Dr. Roger McKimmy NEW TIME: 11 a.m. to noon; Open to public Ichiban Restaurant | 541-999-4239 Jan. 18 Florence Kiwanis Club Noon; lunch purchase available Ocean Dunes Golf Links www.florencekiwanis.org Guest speakers, poetry, music, refreshments Sponsored by the Bahá’ís of Florence 2 to 4 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library Florence Testing for HIV & HepC Every second and fourth Friday Jan. 21 Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and HIV Alliance Florence Workshops: Unleash Your 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. Creative Potential Hosted by Lane Arts Council and FRAA | 10 a.m. to noon; Single workshop for $25 (FRAA members $20). Full series Live Music at Three Rivers of three workshops for $65 (FRAA members $50) 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Fun Connections Playgroup Saturdays For parents and children 5 and under Live Music at Three Rivers 10:30 a.m. to noon 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Open to families of young children Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 1525 12th St., Suite G Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 acceptable. Prospective cast members will also be taught a short dance combination, and those asked to come to callbacks will read sides from the script. Interested families are strongly en- couraged to check out the CROW website for all of the information needed to prepare for the audition. There are great roles for ages 6-22+, and all youth are encour- aged to try out regardless of pre- vious stage experience. Mature 3.5-7 years olds will be considered for “Telegrammers,” which is a re- duced rehearsal commitment. Jan. 19 Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society Meeting 6:30 p.m.; open to public “MLK: Healing the Divide” Alva Bracey MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS Broker Your goals are my top priority. Let’s get together! Over ars 50 Ye ce! rien Expe Call, Text or Email Cell: 541-505-1180 Alva@CBCoast.com CALL ME TO BUY, SELL OR TRADE! I’M LOCATED HERE IN FLORENCE. 541-255-9822 - Larry landl316@live.com 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR COAST REAL ESTATE CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon County Transfer & Recycling Separating recyclables from your trash reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfi lls, saves energy, and reduces emissions! Items that can go into your recycle cart are: • Cardboard (fl atten) and Paper (magazines, junk mail, newspapers, scrap paper, cereal boxes, egg cartons) • Plastic milk jugs and transparent drinking bottles (rinse – no lids) • Metal food and drink cans (rinse – no lids) Florence recycling picked up on same day as your trash. 541-997-8233 5078 Coastwood Ln, Florence OR wasteconnections.com Rehearsals for “Mary Poppins” will begin Jan. 27 and are gener- ally held weeknights from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. A schedule will be available for perusal at the audition. Not all cast members are called every night. Director Melanie Heard stresses that “performing in these productions is a big commitment. It’s very hard work and requires dedication, but when the curtain opens in April, we know you will agree that it was worth it!” For a casting breakdown, FAQ’s, and detailed audition information, visit crowkids.com. Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 Jan. 23 Sign-ups open for FEC Indoor Yard Sale Sponsored by the Friends of the FEC Sale will be Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Florence Events Center “Know the Market Problem + Your Customer” with Oregon RAIN 5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to public Oregon Pacific Bank Financial Building, 1365 Hwy 101 www.meetup.com/Startup-Florence-Oregon-Coast/ 7 to 10 p.m. to midnight; tickets required Florence Events Center Marty Adams featuring Rhianna “The Piano Girl” 6 to 8 p.m.; restaurant purchase required Nosh Eatery, 1269 Bay St. Jan. 25 WMF: Learn to Jam Bluegrass Style 9 to 10 a.m. to noon; Free for ticket-holders of any main stage show; walk-up ticket price $20 Florence Events Center Oregon Boater Education Class Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 52 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $15 admission Contact Rick Parsons, USCGA, 541-463-1797 Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625 Highway 101 FRAA Winter Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public Florence Events Center WMF: Jim Hurst Guitar Workshop 10:30 a.m. to noon; Free for ticket-holders of any main stage show; walk-up ticket price $20 Florence Events Center WMF: Waterfront Depot Americana Saturday Afternoon 1 to 4:45 p.m. to midnight; tickets required Florence Events Center Winter Music Festival Jam Session 1 p.m. to midnight; open to public Florence Events Center WMF: River House Inn Americana Saturday Night w/Livingston Taylor 7 to 10 p.m. to midnight; tickets required Florence Events Center Siuslaw Baseball and Softball Association Annual Meeting 6 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library Jan. 26 Jan. 24 Coastal Fitness Inner Tube Water Polo Tournament 5 to 9 p.m.; 10+ to participate Free for members; participation fee of $12 for adults and $7 under 18 . RSVP to 541-997-8086 FRAA Winter Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; open to public Florence Events Center Winter Music Festival Jam Session 1 p.m. to midnight; open to public Florence Events Center Plastics Community Collection 1 to 3 p.m.; open to public Florence United Methodist Church WMF: True North Songwriting Workshop 10:30 a.m. to noon; Free for ticket-holders of any main WMF: Beginners “How To Jam” Workshop stage show; walk-up ticket price $20 Florence Events Center Noon to 1 p.m.; open to public www.wintermusicfestival.org/workshops Florence Events Center OPB Community Concert — Circus No. 9 WMF: Bodega Wine Parlor Folk Sunday w/True North Duo & Tyler Stenson Winter Music Festival 1 to 4 p.m.; open to public 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; open to public Florence Events Center Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101 Wine Tasting with Henry Estate Winery 5 to 7 p.m.; open to public; 541-271-2485 Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. in Reedsport Winter Music Festival Jam Session 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public Florence Events Center Homegrown King Tides Clinic Hosted by Homegrown and Oregon Shores CoastWatch 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to public Homegrown Public House & Brewery, 294 Laurel St. Florence Ukulele Club “The Flukes” 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Beginners 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. — Adv. Beginners and Intermediates 3 to 4 p.m. — Song Circle for all levels Loaner ukuleles available; open to public Siuslaw Public Library WMF: Old Town Inn Bluegrass Friday Since 1983 Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education Support on the Oregon Coast www.ustooflorence.org • Tuesday Evening Group (2nd Tuesday) 5-7 p.m. - Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant • Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff attends. • Tuesday Lunch Group (3rd Tuesday) 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. – Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant • Urologist Dr. Roger McKimmy attends. Contact Bob for more information: (H) 541-997-6626 • (C) 541-999-4239 maribob@oregonfast.net LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS Tires • Brakes • Shocks Alignments Insect & Pest Removal 4325 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-7178 1379 B Rhododendron Dr. 541-305-5411 (541) 997-4027 ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! Village Grooming Quality grooming with a gentle touch Trapping • Mole/Gopher Dead Animal Removal • Honey Bee Removal Crawl Space Cleaning • Exclusion Work Fumigation of Antiques and Commodities. Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers
