NE Oregon Folklore Society

Quilt, fiddle and dance shoes on a chair.

The NEOFS is based in La Grande, Oregon and presents the following regular events and activities:

We also have sponsored or co-sponsored the following:

For more information on the NEOFS or it's activities, contact us at info@neofs.us

NEOFS Coming Events

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Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010
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.
Thursday, Feb 11, 2010
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.
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010
Second Saturday Contra Dance - Fiddles Galore with Larry B. Smith and Mark Lewis  Music for the dance will be the combo of Jackie and Bianna Huitt, Carla Arnold (all fiddle players) and Mike Snider (on banjo.)  Fun dances lead by the local callers, Larry B. and Mark.
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: $5 general public, $3 folklore society members and students, children under 12 are free.
Sunday, Feb 14, 2010
Second Sunday Jam - Folk and Blues Jam  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
More info: John, 963-4725
Monday, Feb 15, 2010
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
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010
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.
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010
Tuesday Dancing - English Country dance  Mark Lewis leads English Country 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.
Friday, Feb 26, 2010
Friday Concert - Kupenga Marimba Band  The Grande Ronde Valley's favorite marimba band presents their annual concert at the Olde Meeting House.  This year's concert will be a benefit for victims of the recent enormous earthquake in Haiti.  Please be generous with your donations.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010
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.
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010
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.
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010
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.
Saturday, Mar 13, 2010
Second Saturday Contra Dance  More fun and enjoyment at our March dance.  St. Patrick's Day will be near, so be prepared to dance to plenty of Irish jigs and reels.
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: $5 general public, $3 folklore society members and students, children under 12 are free.
More info: Mark, 962-9355
Sunday, Mar 14, 2010
Folk/Blues Jam - Folk and Blues Jam  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: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Avenue La Grande
Cost: By donation
More info: John, 541-963-4725
Monday, Mar 15, 2010
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
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
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.

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