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.
Oregon Honey Festival, is Family-Friendly and open to the general public on Saturday Aug. 18, 2018 from 11AM-5PM at the Ashland Elks Lodge in Ashland, Oregon.
Kids 8 years and under are admitted free (with parent). This fun and tasty, Honey, Mead and Cheese tasting event provides education about bees, honey, mead, and beekeeping.
There are presentations on a range of topics. This will be an opportunity for the public to learn about Bee Culture, sustainability and local opportunities to promote Pollinator life. Activities will include honey and mead tasting garden, face painting, pollinator arts, music and more!
The Festival features special presentations by the Lakota Youth Development initiative, Amina Harris, Director of the Mondavi Honey and Pollination Center at UC Davis and OSU’s Andony Melathopoulos. Created in partnership with the Klamath Basin Beekeepers Association.