Community Calendar

All are welcome to experience the joy of folk dancing, and do so to wonderful live music this Friday in North bend. The North Bend Public Library, in partnership with the South Coast Folk Society, invites everyone to join the fun starting at 6:00 Friday evening, May 8, in their beautiful Activity Room. Folk Dance Night at the Library is a monthly dance party every second Friday at 6:00.  It’s a delightful way to spend an evening, and there’s refreshments for all.

This free social gathering is open to new and experienced dancers. Dance to live music from around the world played by skilled local musicians. Beautiful, beginner-friendly dances will be taught throughout the evening. They are fun to do, and easy to learn. If you can walk, you can folk dance, and folk dancing is so much more fun. Don’t be shy, give it a try.

There’s plenty of room for dancing in the spacious, newly remodeled, North Bend Library Activity Room. And, there is room to sit and enjoy live music when you take a moment to rest. Plus there will be refreshments available during the band break.

This is an alcohol-free and fragrance-free public event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  For more information about the Library dance parties, call Paul Poresky at 541-404-8267.

Le Vent du Nord
https://leventdunord.com/en/
The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord are a leading force in Québec’s exciting and progressive Francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while their highly rhythmic and soulful music, rooted in the Celtic diaspora, is enhanced with a broad range of global influences.... Must be experienced Live*

Eight Dollar Mountain returns to the the one and only Cedarwood Barn in the beautiful hills of Talent, Oregon. With Simon Chrisman & Jenika Smith opening the show. Join us for a great night of bluegrass at the best venue in Southern Oregon

In Twilight Serenade, lyric soprano Nala Kathleen invites audiences into an evening of music inspired by moonlight, dreams, and the many hues of romance. The program begins in the world of classical song- German Lied, French mélodie, Italian aria, and English art song- capturing the colors of nighttime from the swanlike stillness of love newly awakened to moments when romance becomes bold enough to tease, flirt, and playfully outwit the lover who is eavesdropping.

Nala is joined by Alda Turgieva, piano; Tyler Mansfield, classical and jazz guitar; and Joshua Cannan, tenor saxophone

The Peter Anastos Quartet will be performing jazz standards and original compositions on Saturday, May 9th, at La Baguette Cafe at 340 A Street in Ashland. The band includes John Mazzei (piano), Tarik Ragab (bass), Tom Freeman (drums), and Peter Anastos (trumpet).

Dear Southern Oregon Community,
It is with great excitement that we announce the upcoming spring concert series for the newly renamed Mosaic World Chorus (previously known as the Williams World Music Choir), happening in May, 2026.
The 34-person World Music choir will be singing a variety of songs within the wide theme of 'flowers,' including 14th c. Latin, 16th c. Sephardic, 19th c. Scottish, 21st c. Ukraine, Georgia, Eastern Europe, USA, and much more.
You may scan the QR code on the flier, or call the information number (541-613-4572), to find out more information or to pre-order tickets. Seating at the Jackson Wellsprings in Ashland on Saturday, 5/16 will be limited.
We will also be performing in Jacksonville at the Jacksonville Community Center on Friday, 5/8, with very limited seating. Please contact them if you are interested in attending this show.
We can't wait to celebrate spring with you!
In Joyful Song
Harmony Sue Haynie
Director, MWC

Join us for our 40th season of music that will feature 9 unforgettable concerts and several community outreach events across the Rogue Valley!

The Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the inspired direction of Dr. Paul French will feature timeless masterpieces, contemporary music and bold new works that will stir your heart and lift your soul – all in celebration of the beauty of the human voice. This year’s transformative journey features revered masterworks, rising young composers, and premieres of new works that will move, delight and surprise you.

Sat., May 9, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., May 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

As part of this year’s James M Collier New Works Festival, composers Peter Relph and Jodi French explore the idea of transformation from discord into harmony in two commissioned premieres. The text of Relph’s “To the End in Songs” moves from a state of searching restlessness towards a state of peace. Jodi French’s “The Stranger Among You” is an exploration of home and belonging.

French’s work is inspired by Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada. Both works are set for choir and orchestra and will feature internationally-renowned baritone soloist Christopheren Nomura. Both composers will be available for a brief Q & A following the concert.

Join us for our 40th season of music that will feature 9 unforgettable concerts and several community outreach events across the Rogue Valley!

The Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the inspired direction of Dr. Paul French will feature timeless masterpieces, contemporary music and bold new works that will stir your heart and lift your soul – all in celebration of the beauty of the human voice. This year’s transformative journey features revered masterworks, rising young composers, and premieres of new works that will move, delight and surprise you.

Sat., May 9, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., May 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

As part of this year’s James M Collier New Works Festival, composers Peter Relph and Jodi French explore the idea of transformation from discord into harmony in two commissioned premieres. The text of Relph’s “To the End in Songs” moves from a state of searching restlessness towards a state of peace. Jodi French’s “The Stranger Among You” is an exploration of home and belonging.

French’s work is inspired by Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada. Both works are set for choir and orchestra and will feature internationally-renowned baritone soloist Christopheren Nomura. Both composers will be available for a brief Q & A following the concert.

The Pistol River Concert Association is pleased to present the Colorado based free-range folk band, Stillhouse Junkies. This dynamic trio explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas-swing, blues and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as they weave their way through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. This energetic live performance will be at the Pistol River Friendship Hall on Sunday, May 10th at 6 PM. Tickets are available for $20 at Wrights Custom Framing in Brookings, First Chapter Coffee House in Gold Beach, or online at pistolriver.com.

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.