Founded in 1988, the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon (YSSO) provides high-level performance opportunities and training under the leadership of professional conductors and musicians and fosters lifelong appreciation of music and the arts. The 2017-2018 season marks the organization’s 30th year of performing masterworks for orchestra. Concert Series performances feature the ensembles of the YSSO organization — Youth Symphony and Youth Orchestra. The Youth Symphony and Youth Orchestra include accomplished string, brass, woodwind and percussion musicians who present masterful performances of standard orchestral literature and concerti, as well as arrangements for preparatory orchestra. Youth Symphony Concerto Competition winners are featured as soloists with the Youth Symphony each year. Audiences will be impressed by the interpretive, technical and performance skills of the musicians, as well as their commitment to excellence. Attend the inspiring concerts and be part of the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon’s mission to engage hearts, hands and minds in the joy of classical music.
Lake County Round Up
August 30- Sept 3rd 2018
Carnival, Rodeo, Live Entertainment,
Bring the Family.
Day of the Dead Race. October 20th, 2018 from 10am-3pm. 1mi, 5k, 10k race, food, dance, music, culture, face painting, booths, community and more! Located in Talent, Oregon near City Hall. http://dayofthedeadrace.com/
Come celebrate Rogue Valley Earth Day on Saturday, April 20th, 2019 on the ScienceWorks Hands On Museum grounds. This outdoor celebration will feature educational booths and exhibits on being a good steward of the earth, water, wildlife, climate, food and farms. There will also be kids activities, live music and more. Come join in the fun.
Always the third full weekend in July!
Free Admission – Free Parking – Free Shuttle Service
Free Kids Kite Making – Delicious Local Food – Gifts & Craft Shops
Kite Demonstrations – Kite Auction Banquet – Fun for all ages!
The 27th Annual Southern Oregon Kite Festival will be held Jul 20-21, 2019, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the kite field at the Port of Brookings-Harbor. This popular event is free and fun for all ages. See more than two dozen nationally and internationally renowned kite flyers perform amazing routines choreographed to music. Weekend activities also include free children’s kite building workshops and vendors selling eats, treats, and merchandise for the enjoyment of festival attendees. Free parking and free shuttles to the kite festival field are provided.
Always the third full weekend in July!
Free Admission – Free Parking – Free Shuttle Service
Free Kids Kite Making – Delicious Local Food – Gifts & Craft Shops
Kite Demonstrations – Kite Auction Banquet – Fun for all ages!
The 27th Annual Southern Oregon Kite Festival will be held Jul 20-21, 2019, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the kite field at the Port of Brookings-Harbor. This popular event is free and fun for all ages. See more than two dozen nationally and internationally renowned kite flyers perform amazing routines choreographed to music. Weekend activities also include free children’s kite building workshops and vendors selling eats, treats, and merchandise for the enjoyment of festival attendees. Free parking and free shuttles to the kite festival field are provided.