Community Calendar

The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello" on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and repetition across diverse media.

Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free, $5 suggested donation
Closed: Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4

Do you like classic cars? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2, when the Southern Oregon Historical Society will be displaying “Cars through History” between 10am and 3pm at SOHS Hanley Farm, located at 1053 Hanley Road in Central Point.

This is not just another car show! Cars will be displayed by eras so guests can see how automobiles have evolved over the decades. PLUS…there will be a Food Truck, Ice Cream Truck, Information Booths, Raffles, Car Trivia Games, a Pinewood Derby Track, Children’s Games with Prizes, a Photo Booth, Farmhouse Tours, our “amphibious” fire engine, and Rides in a Model A! Admission is FREE!

Anticipate fun for the whole family—and a great opportunity to enjoy or participate in a “show and shine”! If you have a car sold between 1900 and 1969, fully restored or not, you’re invited to join us. Download a registration form at https://sohs.org/event/cars-through-history/.

Get a taste of the "old West" and Jacksonville's gold mining days when you step behind the counter of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest that began as a gold dust office in 1856. The Beekman Bank Museum saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters during the town’s heyday in the late 1800s—the equivalent of over $1 billion today. Interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; enter the vault that stored all those millions in gold! Allow 30 minutes.

August Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Mosaics Big and Little - Suzanne Hatch and Joi Tripp

Monday, July 28 - Monday, September 1, 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured at ART on FIRST are mosaics by Suzanne Hatch and Joi Tripp. Suzanne creates mosaic artwork using glass, metal, ceramics, and semi-precious stones to form intricate designs. For many of her pieces, she builds a three dimensional substrate that begins with chicken wire, plaster, and mortar. Alternatively, Joi brings the timeless art of micro-mosaics to life. She cuts and files tiny glass rods into pieces averaging 2mm x 2mm. These small pieces are then placed into an epoxy adhesive bed that is permanent.

For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.

Ripcord
July 16 - August 3 • 1:00 p.m. • Grizzly Peak Winery

About the Play:
Ripcord is a sharp and heartwarming comedy that follows two very different women who become unlikely roommates in a senior living facility. Fiercely independent and sharp-witted, Abby wants nothing more than her privacy, while chipper Marilyn is determined to bring a little sunshine into their shared space. Ripcord is a delightful and touching story about resilience, friendship, and the unexpected people who help us find joy.

Written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Henry Woronicz, Ripcord features Mark Bedard, Nancy Carlin, Eileen DeSandre, Barret O’Brien, Jamie Ann Romero, and Stephen Michael Spencer.

Tickets begin at $40.00. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.roguetheatercompany.com.

Join the North Bend Public Library for our Summer Reading Program 2025 wrap-up party! On Saturday, August 2 from 1:00-3:00 PM, the Library will hold its third annual Messtival. This free event will be located behind the Library on Union Street. During the Messtival, children ages 3 through 12 are invited to play and explore in sand, Oobleck, paint, foam, water, and more. Participants should expect to get messy and are encouraged to dress accordingly and to bring towels and a change of clothes. All participants must be accompanied by a caring adult.

Meet the Artist: Join us for the 2nd Opening Reception on Saturday, August 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

Exhibition Dates: July 2nd to August 31st.

Guest Artist: Diana Rasmussen - “Dare to Bloom”

If you haven't seen it yet, prepare to be amazed! Diana’s "Dare to Bloom" is still enchanting visitors with her absolutely extraordinary fiber art. Her textile flowers are seriously next-level.

Member Artist Exposé: Jean Mailander

Get ready to be captivated by the work of Medford painter Jean Mailander, our August Member Artist of the Month. Jean's landscapes and still life paintings, created with oil and gouache, are all about playing with light effects. Whether she's in her cozy studio or embracing the challenge of painting outdoors (plein air!), her work is fresh and vibrant. Come on down and see her fantastic pieces in the main gallery all month long!

Bring your dancing shoes as our Summer HeatWave tour dances on through August at Rellik Winery (reservations recommended)

All are welcome to enjoy an evening of social dancing to great live music at the Langlois Cheese Factory on Saturday evening, August 2nd from 7-10pm. Singles and couples can all have fun together at the annual Contra on the Coast Dance featuring three hours of invigorating social dance. This special event is sponsored by the South Coast Folk Society. It’s a light-hearted community gathering appropriate for teens and adults. There will be live music all evening, plus dance instruction and calling. This event is free, and open to everyone age 12 up. New dancers are always welcome. No prior experience or partner is required at this alcohol- and fragrance-free event.

Contra Dancing is fun, and easy to learn, like an old-time barn dance. It’s a delightful way to socialize to beautiful, uplifting music. Come swing your partner and do-si-do to the foot-stomping music of the Outstanding Open Band. Experienced callers will provide a lesson for new dancers at 7:00pm, and expert calling all evening. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Please join us on the dance floor, or relax and enjoy fine music. The Cheese Factory is a perfect dance venue. It’s located at 94179 Allen Boice Drive. Refreshments are included. Contact Paul at 541-404-8267 for more information, or visit southcoastfolksociety.com.