Community Calendar

One of the Rogue Valley's favorite jazz singers performs with classical guitarist Jason Wolverton.

On Saturday, April 11th, the Pistol River Concert Association is proud to welcome to the Friendship Hall stage, the haunting voice and wonderful lyrics of Ian George and the Knee Pockets.

Ian George is a prolific and heartfelt folk songwriter, wonderful vocalist and a superb musician who has perfo two decades across the US, Canada and Europe. He’s been featured at the Cambridge Folk Festival and as a member of the Fellow Pynins won the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time duet competition. His intimate and wandering lyrics sung with his haunting clear voice pull listeners into the depths of his songs.

When he gets together with his band, The Knee Pockets, they live by the moto: We Allow A Good Time! Their whimsical and clever arrangements, passionate music, friendly banter, and deep engagement with the audience make their shows fun and entertaining for all.

The show is Saturday, April 11th with doors opening at 6:00 PM for music that starts at 7:00. Tickets are available for $20 each at Wright’s Custom Framing in Brookings and First Chapter Coffee House in Gold Beach or can be purchased on-line at pistolriver.com for $21 each. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available for $25 at the door, and those 17 and under are free! We’ll see you at the show!

Humor, Passion & Power celebrates the human spirit. Opening with Kabalevsky’s The Comedians, the mood then turns expressive with Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A Minor, performed by cellist Garrick Woods. The evening concludes with the Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No.1 in G Minor.

Musical Notes begins at 6:30 pm. Attendees who may need assistance getting to the concert can sign up for the Eureka Symphony’s door-to-door Shuttle.

The Eureka Symphony creates immersive, innovative performances by the most talented musicians in the region and all are welcome. See website for ticket options and discounts. Sponsored by Humboldt Commons.

Get ready for an evening of lively rhythms, joyful melodies, and irresistible dance tunes as theCoast Klezmer Band performs for a dance party and concert at the Coquille Community Building on Sunday, April 12 starting at 5:00 pm. The South Coast Folk Society invites everyone to join the fun at this special public event. It’s a wonderful opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Klezmer music is truly the most wonderful dance music. It’s rooted in the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, blends centuries-old traditions with a timeless, toe-tapping energy. Its recent revival over the past 50 years speaks to the music’s universal appeal and infectious spirit. The Coast Klezmer Band brings this vibrant genre to life with rollicking Jewish dance tunes from Poland, Russia, Greece, and Israel.

This vibrant ensemble features Coos Bay musicians Sharon Rogers (accordion, vocals), Eileen Schaefers (clarinet), Florence violinist Robbie Dee Smith, and drummer Cantor Mark Levy, a native Yiddish speaker. To make the evening even more fun for everyone, local dance instructors will guide participants through a variety of traditional, and joyfully lively Klezmer dances. No experience is necessary, come to dance or simply to enjoy the party.

The Coquille Community Building is a spacious dance venue, airy and clean. It’s located at 115 N Birch Street. This is an alcohol- and fragrance-free event. All ages welcome, suggested donation $5-15. Refreshments included.

Discover the joy of music in this engaging class designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers. This class combines singing, rhythm, movement and sign language. Get ready to sing beloved songs from around the world and make music together in this weekly class! Sponsored by Jackson Care Connect. (Ages 0-5 with accompanying adult -$5 per child ) This class repeats weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Instructor Bio: Laurie Finear has been a music teacher in the Rogue Valley for over 15 years as a certified Music Together teacher. She now creates and teaches her own music classes for children and their caregivers in Ashland and Jacksonville. She is passionate about sharing the joy of music with children and families.

The 2022 farmers market season opens in Siskiyou County Monday, May 16, from 3:30 to 6 pm on East Castle Street in downtown Mount Shasta. Mount Shasta Farmers’ Market is committed to providing a convenient way for community members to buy food directly from growers and producers in a beautiful outdoor setting with live music. An increasing variety of fresh produce, meats, plants, starts, baked goods, spring rolls, tamales, crafts and more will be available every Monday afternoon (except July 4th) until mid-October. MSFM is a Certified Farmers Market that offers free Market Match vouchers to spend on vegetables and fruit, up to $20 per market day, for CalFresh customers who purchase at least $20 in EBT tokens. The live music lineup this season will include Allison & Victor, RichieG, and Rick Garrett. Get market updates at https://www.facebook.com/MtShastaFarmersMarket

Richie G and Mitch (Ma Beat) are singer songwriters from Mt Shasta and Eugene respectively. They blend folk, Americana and Hawaiian music into pure fun. Join for an enjoyable evening of listening to heartwarming music and fun!
Registration required: $20, limited seating.

Host band this week is Duke Street.

Celebrate the arrival of the season at Southern Oregon’s Spring
Awakening 2026, a vibrant multi-day music and arts festival held from
April 17–19 at 3833 Holland Loop Road in Cave Junction. This high-energy
community gathering features an eclectic lineup headlined by
reggae-fusion favorites Sol Seed and the soulful Michael Leslie and
Lightcode Band, alongside a massive roster of Pacific Northwest talent,
burlesque performances, and family-friendly entertainment like Ripples
the Clown. Set against a breathtaking natural backdrop, the weekend
offers immersive art installations, local vendors, and a spirited
atmosphere dedicated to fostering the region's creative culture. For
tickets, camping information, and a full schedule of events, visit
SpringAwakening.net.