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, Jan 31, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - Old-time Square Dances with Larry B. Smith  Oriented specifically for the young (and young at heart).  Larry B. Smith leads old-time mountain dances at this special edition of our Tuesday night dance session.
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Union County Art and Culture Center, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - Folkdance Favorites  Mark and Dianne Lewis lead a consistent repertoire of dances in a variety of styles; International, Contra, English and Irish.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Union County Art and Culture Center, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Thursday, Feb 9, 2012
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.
Friday, Feb 10-11 2012
Fiddle and Banjo Workshop  Old-time fiddle and banjo workshop with John Sylte of Spokane, Washington.
Potluck and jam Friday night, workshops Saturday daytime, community dance Sat. night.
Time: 6:00 pm Feb 10th - 5:30 pm Feb 11th
Where: Joe Beans, 1009 Adams Avenue La Grande
Cost: $15 per workshop, Sat. dance free for participants, some scholarships available
More info: Carla, 541-663-0776
Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
Second Saturday Contra Dance - Band with Caller to be announced  Join us for our February monthly dance.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Union County Art and Culture Center, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: $5 general public, $3 folklore society members and students, children under 12 are free.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Sunday, Feb 12, 2012
Folk and Blues Song Circle  The song circle is an opportunity for musicians of all levels to play, practice, and learn with others, with focus on a friendly and supportive environment.  Just bring an instrument or a voice to share.  If you have a song to offer, all the better!
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Union County Art and Culture Center, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations encouraged
More info: John, 541-963-4725
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - Contra dance  Mark Lewis leads Contra dancing.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Union County Art and Culture Center, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - Balkan/International dance  Beth Gilmore leads Balkan/International dancing.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Union County Art and Culture Center, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - English Country dance  Carla Arnold leads English Country dancing.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Union County Art and Culture Center, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - Folkdance Favorites  Mark and Dianne Lewis lead a consistent repertoire of favorite dances in a variety of styles; International, Contra, English and Irish.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Union County Art and Culture Center, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Thursday, Mar 8, 2012
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.

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