Learn Postie's Jig Learn Postie's Jig, a favorite traditional Scottish dance done often at gatherings of young people in NE Oregon. It's great fun once you know the pattern, but it's little much to pick up with just one quick walk though. Come early to this workshop, have time to really
get Postie's, and stay for the teen dance to follow.
Time: 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: Free
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Teen's Dance Night A dance night for teens only. Teen musicians play for teen dancers, bring new life and liveliness to old-fashioned dances. Bring a snack to share.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: $1 per person
More info: Carla, 541-663-0776
Tuesday Dancing - Irish Set dance Mark Lewis leads Irish Set dancing
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations to cover the cost of providing the hall are gratefully accepted.
Second Thursday Irish Session Celtic musicians play lively reels, jigs and lovely aires.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Bear Mountain Pizza, 2104 Island Avenue La Grande
Cost: No cover.
Spring Thaw 2010 A
full weekend of music and dance. NE Oregon's biggest (only?) traditional music and dance party. This year we have more time (3 days vs. 1), more space (big, wood floor for Sat. dancing), but just as much friendly fun as always. Find many more details at the Spring Thaw website,
springthaw.neofs.us.
Time: 7:30 pm Apr 9th - 1:00 pm Apr 11th
Where: Riviera Activity Center, 2609 Second Street La Grande
Cost: $40 whole weekend, $32 Fri./Sat. only, $10 Sat. Dance only
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355 or springthaw@neofs.us
Tuesday Dancing - Balkan/International dance Beth Gilmore leads Balkan/International dancing.
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations to cover the cost of providing the hall are gratefully accepted.
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010Cancelled
Folk/Blues Jam cancelled till further notice Gather to play and explore folk and blues music in a supportive, relaxed environment. Players of all levels are welcome. Bring your guitar (or other compatible instrument.)
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: By donation
More info: John, 541-963-4725
Kid's Jam A day of fun, music, food, and dancing for musical kids, their families and friends. Event proceeds beyond expenses go to a scholarship fund for next summer's Wallowa Fiddle Camp. Come to play music, come to dance, or just come to take it all in.
Schedule:
2-3:30 Jam,
3:30-4 Band Scramble,
4-5 Western Dance Workshop,
5:30-6:30 Potluck (please bring main dish and "something else"),
6:30-7 Play Bump/Lightning (basketball),
7-9 or so Dance
Time: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Grace Bible Church, 1114 Y Ave La Grande
Cost: $1 suggested donation (but more is OK too.)
More info: Kodria, 541-443-2920
Bluegrass Night - Pickin' Party Where hot pickers can go all out. Fast tempos, complex chord progressions, rapid chord changes, picking all over the neck, minor keys, harmony vocals, etc.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Rubicam Residence, 207 Aquarius Way La Grande
Cost: No charge
More info: Richard, 541-963-7193
NEOFS Board Meeting The NEOFS Board meets to discuss society business.
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Tuesday Dancing - Contra dance Carla Arnold leads Contra dancing.
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations to cover the cost of providing the hall are gratefully accepted.
