Community Calendar

SOU Music will feature both Scholarship Winners' Recitals and several Junior and Senior Recitals during this academic year. All recitals are on Thursdays, from 12:30pm-1:20PM unless otherwise indicated.

Performers: Clara Kidd, percussion & Nolan Pierson, percussion

Non-ticketed concert. Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/A22oB2uYwok?feature=share

All recitals are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the SOU Music Recital Hall. Free parking in Lot #36.

Come out and support our students dedication and achievements in both instrumental and vocal excellence!

BanjerDan brings his unique mix of hot pickin’, heartfelt songs, and humorous commentary to Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) is a “banjo-centric” acoustic musician and entertainer based in Santa Cruz County, CA. His music is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead bluegrass and branching out to include folk, country, blues, oldies, and other styles.
Dan’s primary instrument is the 5-string banjo, but he also plays guitar, mandolin, and dobro. He has performed all over the U.S. and internationally, as a solo artist, in theatrical productions and symphony orchestras, and as a member of several bands, most notably “J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters.” He has performed in venues ranging from street corner busking to bar/coffeehouse gigs, children's shows, private parties and corporate events. Some of the more notable venues include Opryland, USA, the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, the High Sierra Music Festival, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Dan was honored to perform overseas on behalf of the U.S. State Department, in Israel and at an Independence Day event in Panama.
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Alibi Aleworks Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St., Truckee, CA 96161 • (530) 536-5029 • alibialeworks.com/
“We opened our second location in Truckee California’s historic downtown in June 2017 to offer another venue to enjoy our beers, along with live music and a creative food menu. Alibi Truckee is a comfortable, flexible space for people to gather and relax. We are a family-friendly establishment and welcome minors. Dogs are allowed on leash in our outdoor beer garden (weather permitting) but not indoors.”

We are a Zen practice community in the Diamond Sangha lineage founded by Robert Aitken Rōshi. We provide zazen(meditation) instruction, weekly zazen, practice talks, Dharma discussions and more.

Join us in welcoming Thundersmack to our stage by the pond!! Thundersmack is a high-energy collaboration between Michael Wilbur (Moon Hooch) and Leo P (Too Many Zooz), blending their signature saxophonic styles into a genre-defying sound inspired by the gritty, vibrant spirit of New York City. Formed in 2015, the band fuses rock, punk, and metal influences into music that is both raw and fun, delivering an infectious, dance-worthy experience. Known for their electrifying live performances, Thundersmack brings an unmatched stage presence and magnetic chemistry that captivates audiences. Get ready to dance till you drop with this duo!

Siskiyou Music Project welcomes for the first time the one and only Martin Taylor on Thursday, May 7 at Grizzly Peak Winery in Ashland. GRAMMY nominated musician  Dr. Martin Taylor, MBE, is a virtuoso guitarist, composer, educator and musical innovator whom Guitar Player Magazine calls  ‘THE Acoustic Guitarist of his Generation’. Widely considered to be the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar playing, Martin possesses an inimitable style that has earned him global acclaim from fellow musicians, fans and critics alike. Seating is limited. Visit www.siskiyoumusicproject.com for reservations

Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.

Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.

Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org

Thursday May 7th 7:00 to 8:00 pm

After a tragic accident forces them to relocate from their home near the Pacific coast, the Mangold family seeks a fresh start in Oldoke, a town set near where three southern states meet. Alice takes a position as the town’s new librarian, Richard joins a local accounting firm, and young Ellen enters the segregated school system—but their arrival disrupts the unspoken rules of a deeply divided Southern town.
In Oldoke, the color line runs straight through Main Street—and as people who look and act different from the locals, they find themselves caught between two worlds that refuse to meet.
As Alice works to revitalize the neglected library, she faces escalating hostility. Racist graffiti defaces their home. Anonymous threats multiply. Richard’s talent as an accountant—and mechanic—earns grudging respect from some but triggers violent confrontations with others.
An unlikely alliance forms when the matriarch of the town’s most prominent white family steps forward to help. As their unexpected connection deepens, it threatens to upend decades of unspoken rules.
In a community where change comes slowly and resistance runs deep, the Mangolds’ arrival forces everyone to question what they’ve always accepted—and what kind of future they’re willing to fight for.

Julius Del Mar is the nom de plume of Roger K Howe MD. He lives in Medford

Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms.

Book directly with instructor for this one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am.

For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com

Join Lori Grable for a Beginning Yoga class! This class is open to anyone who is interested in trying out yoga for the first time or wants a refresher yoga class after a layoff. Come with comfortable clothes, a yoga mat and water bottle. New students can arrive at 10:15.

Instructor Bio: Lori began her yoga journey in 2000 as a student at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center. She was drawn to the practice because it helped her to reconnect with her most authentic self while making her stronger and more open, physically and mentally. Her passion for yoga grew stronger as she traveled around the United States during the summer of 2003, practicing at many studios along the way. After settling in Pittsburgh, PA, she completed her teacher training and began teaching in 2006.

Today, Lori is an E-RYT 500 and teaches Vinyasa-based classes. She is influenced by the philosophy and alignment principles of Anusara Yoga. As a triathlete, Lori has an interest in yoga for athletes and has taught many workshops on the topic. She has a passion for the outdoors and has taught yoga in parks, vineyards, and backyards. Lori appreciates the healing and restorative qualities of yoga and has also worked with students who are recovering from illness, rehabilitating injuries, pregnant, or elderly.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having Fish Fry on Friday
May 8th
206 NW F St Grants Pass
Serving Fish Fry, Potato Salad, Coleslaw and Dessert
Stop in on your stroll around town on
Friday, May 8th from 4:00-6:00pm
for a great dinner. $16 per plate add $1 for to go.
Reservations appreciated by Thursday May 7th by calling 541-474-6400
Proceeds benefit American legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs

After Fish Fry join in on Open Mic, Live Music and Comedy shows starting at 6pm.
Find out more call the Post at 541-474-6400 or our Facebook.com/American Legion Grants Pass Post 28