America is a land of many traditions, cultures, and voices that come together to create something entirely new. In this special collaboration, the Oregon Bach Festival and Chamber Music Northwest honor our country’s incredibly diverse musical heritage and rich tapestry of traditions by weaving Dvořák’s American Quintet with groundbreaking works by the innovative Henry Cowell […]
Gather your friends and put your knowledge of America's semiquincentennial to the test! Teams of up to six people are invited to join us for a trivia night in at 1188 Brewery in John Day. Questions will be curated from our local historians, archaeologists and museum staff. They will exemplify all that is great about […]
Journey across America with two powerful musical visions. Antonín Dvořák’s beloved ‘New World’ Symphony captures the excitement and yearning of a land of promise. Inspired by American landscapes and folk tunes, it blends soaring melodies and lush orchestration to paint a majestic musical portrait of discovery and enduring spirit. The profound and nostalgic work is […]
Join the Columbia River Maritime Museum on July 3, 2026, as educator Julia Triezenberg discusses the history of Columbia River canneries, their impact on coastal communities, and the legacy they leave behind. The first cannery on the Columbia River was established by brothers William and George Hume and their partner, Andrew Hapgood, in 1866. Less than […]
Join the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes baseball team for a two-day patriotic! The event will honor military personnel and veterans and is presented in coordination with Major General Julie Bentz, Keizer Mayor […]
Jon Lee is fourth-generation Chinese American musician and storyteller whose songs explore the people, places, and histories of the Pacific Northwest. He loves to share his music with any listening audience. Memorable gigs have taken him to the Liberty Theatre in Astoria, the Wallowa County Courthouse, the French Glenn Hotel, the Matlock Grange Hall, and […]
The Greater Yamhill County U.S. Semiquincentennial Celebration honors 250 years of American independence, civic responsibility, and service. The event highlights the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the hard-fought Revolutionary War that secured our freedom, connecting those historic acts of courage to the continuing service and sacrifices of veterans who have defended that freedom […]
For more than 60 years, Wallowa's Old Time 4th of July Parade has brought together community members and visitors from across Oregon and beyond to celebrate Independence Day. This year's celebration is especially meaningful as we honor America's 250 birthday with hopes of welcoming more parade entries than ever before. The event features a hometown […]
