Book your next association convention, corporate conference, contemporary wedding or religious gathering in our spacious Events Center located in Florence, Oregon. Our facility is home to an impressive variety of events including business meetings, performing and visual arts, community theatre, and conventions or conferences of all sizes. The professional staff at the Florence Events Center will help in the planning of your special event.
The Florence Events Center is located on the Oregon coast only one block from the famous Highway 101. The Pacific Ocean, a dozen lakes, the Siuslaw National Dunes, and even 'Old Town' shopping are all only minutes away from our events facility.
Whether it is an evening at the theater, or a conference for 400, an elegant wedding, a weekend of Chowder, Blues and Brews, or Storybook Theater's presentation of Oliver or Wizard of Oz, there is something for everyone at the Florence Events Center.
Some of the events we host include the Oregon Police Chiefs Association Convention, Coast Chamber Orchestra, Tourism Commission Conference, Association of h2O Utilities, Department of Forestry Conference and Banquet, and the Confederated Oregon School Administrators Convention.
The Events Center is home to many educational and fun events including the Home and Garden Show, Florence Performing Arts, Kremlin Chamber Orchestra, world renowned harpist-pianist Paul Hurst, Last Resort Players, Humane Society Wine and Chocolate Gala, Planned Parenthood, Talent Shows, Medicare Seminars, the Jazz Kings, The Last Resort Players and the very popular weekend of fun at the Chowder, Blues and Brews Festival.
If you are looking for space to hold your next convention that has competitive rates, gorgeous scenery, pleasant weather, and friendly crowds, call 1-888-968-4086. We'll turn your next conference into an event to remember.
The mission of the Florence Events Center is to provide multicultural enrichment to the community, to provide a welcoming, accessible facility for residents and visitors, and to promote events and conventions for the benefit of the greater Florence area economy.
Florence Events Center Yard Sale
Reserve space for June FEC Yard Sale. Applications for booth space will be accepted starting 9am, Monday, April 7.
The 6th Annual FEC Summer Community Indoor Yard Sale is Saturday, June 7 from 8am to 2pm at the Florence Events Center. This sale has gained popularity every year and traditionally brings well over 1000 people through our doors looking for bargains.
The public has the opportunity to purchase booth space for $45 each, non-profit organizations are $35. Let the FEC do all your work! We provide the space, the tables, the parking and place the advertising. Booth space for the summer sale is always a sellout and the FEC has already received many inquiries for space reservations.
Applications are available at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence and online by clicking here. Please note, we will not accept any applications prior to Monday, April 7 at 9am. Booth space goes very fast so don’t delay reserving you booth space.
This is the sixth year that the Friends of the Florence Events Center have sponsored this bi-annual event. Proceeds from the Yard Sale go to Friends of the FEC projects.
“The Odd Couple, (female version)”
Most people have seen some version of Neil Simon’s comedy, “The Odd Couple,” either on stage, in the movies or on television. The Last Resort Players of Florence will present a slightly different take with the “female version.”
This odd couple features Dottie Garcia as Olive Madison, the female counterpart of the sloppy Oscar and Gloria Lagalo as Olive’s compulsively neat, somewhat neurotic friend, Florence Unger.
The male version of the weekly poker game is replaced by Trivial Pursuit. Florence, like Felix, has recently broken up with her spouse and Olive, like Oscar, invites her to move in. The two drive each other crazy but tend to be a bit more supportive than their male counterparts.
Directed by Laura Merz, this feminine Odd Couple is an entertaining evening of comedy.
The Florence Events Center plays host to this LRP production on June 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7 PM and June 15 and 22 at 2 PM. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Events Center box office, 997-1994.
Cast of "The Odd Couple" (Female version) left to right
Bob Garcia (Jesus Costazuela), Mathew McCrea (Manolo Costazuela), Dottie Garcia (Olive Madison), Cathy Dupont (Understudy), Judy Matheny (Sylvie), Sally Wantz (Mickey, the cop), Connie Hall (Renee), Melissa Anderson (Vera). Not pictured Gloria Lagalo (Florence Unger)
Jim Curry's Tribute to the Music of John Denver
From “Rocky Mountain High” to “Country Roads,” Jim Curry and his band deliver a stunning tribute to the music of John Denver. Jim Curry’s "Dream Tour" brings the vast legacy of John Denver’s popular music back to the stage, adding Florence to their list of concert stops as they Travel north to Canada.
Jim Curry is the voice of John Denver as heard on the CBS movie of the week, "Take Me Home: The John Denver Story.” Jim has performed John Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has amazed audiences with his uncanny natural ability to mirror John’s clean-cut looks and crystal clear voice. Due to the popularity of this show you should order tickets early at the Florence Event Center box office. Tickets are $22.
Florence’s Favorite Female Folk Foursome Featured
Compelling Voices of Acoustic Americana – MISTY RIVER returns to the Florence Events Center on Friday, July 11 at 7:30PM.
Blending folk, bluegrass, country, Celtic and original music into a seamless and highly distinctive sound that has entranced tens of thousands since 1997, this four-woman band has earned an enviable reputation as one of the finest, most entertaining bands in the Pacific Northwest.
Tickets are now on sale at the FEC box office Monday–Friday, noon to 4:30PM; $20 adults, $18 seniors and $12 for students under 18. You may also purchase tickets with a credit card by calling (541) 997-1994.
FEC Gallery One: "Plein Air on the Oregon Coast"
“Plein Air on the Oregon Coast,” is an exhibit by four watercolor artists, who happen to be good friends. This show will be featured in Gallery One, at the Florence Events Center, for the month of May.
These watercolor paintings were done by John Bradley, Darlene Faust, Charlie Anderson, and Pam Parker. They share a body of talents, higher education in the field of art, and belong to the Watercolor Society of Oregon. They paint together weekly at the Newport Yaquina Art Association, as well as weekly plein air painting class.
“Plein air painting,” or painting outside, allows them to be in touch with what they see and feel for the immediate moment, capturing the color texture and mood of the area.
The public is cordially invited to the Gallery One artist reception on May 4 from 1:00-3:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Come meet these talented artists.
Pam Parker
FEC Gallery Five: Rent-A- Rod
Coastal photographers display their images on the walls. Technique includes digital as well as traditional photography. The show will offer a variety of subject matter including many nature inspired images.
Meet and talk with the Photography Rent-a-Rod artists at a reception on Friday, May 23, from 4:30 to 6:30PM. Refreshments will be served.
Display Case:
In the display case will be hand-worked glass jewelry, “Flame Kissed Bead Treasures,” crafted by artist, Peggy Gilbertson.
Peggy creates unique glass sculpture - fantasies and beautiful lamp work beads and jewelry.Each piece is individually created by blowing or glass manipulation. The artwork is hand wrought with no molds being used. Peggy uses line, form and color as essential parts of her unique style.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and during Center events. For information on how to get your work shown, please 541-997-1994 or toll free 1-888-968-4086.
Florence Events Center
715 Quince St.
Florence, OR 97439
