Rogue Valley Earth Day Entertainment & Activities

Live Entertainment
Rogue Valley Earth Day is a venue for local musicians, dancers and performers to share their creativity and talents.

Giving Voice, Taking Action ScienceWorks Speaker Series
New this year, the Giving Voice, Taking Action ScienceWorks Speaker Series featuring a line-up of renown, expert and inspiring presenters. View this year's event poster! (PDF format)

Live Entertainment & Dance
Throughout the day, regional performers will share their upbeat music and dance; see details below.

EcoQuest Hands-on Adventure for Kids
Visit the exhibits, do fun activities, learn about sustainability and earn prizes.

Earth Friendly Crafts Tent
Make eco-friendly creations and visit Cardboard Village.


Ashland YMCA Field Games
Ashland YMCA will lead games on the field throughout the day. Join in sprout ball, parachute games and an obstacle course.
Courtesy Ashland YMCA

Full Moon Hula Hoops
Sparkling, handmade hoops in many sizes and weights will provide fun exercise for all ages.

Community Drum Circle
Young and young at heart are invited to thump, shake and rattle.
Courtesy of Rhythms of the Soul/Patricia Aulik

Earth Friendly Edibles
Purchase a delicious, eco-conscious treat from 4 & 20 Blackbirds, Katrina's Homemade Salsa and Tamales, Little Shop of Bagels and Pangea Grills & Wraps.

Zero Waste Demonstration
At Rogue Valley Earth Day 2011, over 2,200 people generated just one 5-gallon bucket of garbage during the entire event! Come see how we strive for Zero Waste. Take part… instead of bringing disposable cups, containers and other items, please bring reusable alternatives to the event.

Earth Day Performers

BAR MISFITS KLEZMER BAND A fresh and captivating approach to Old World dance music, the Bar Misfits Klezmer Band has long been a favorite of Southern Oregon. Playing lively and creative interpretations of Eastern European dance music, the band is a regular at festivals, parties, weddings and, of course, bar and bat mitzvahs throughout the region. The band members include David and Gabe Young (guitar and woodwinds), Dennis Freese (woodwinds, and a veteran of Oregon Shakespeare Festival Green Show and Vilna's Got a Gollum), Faina Podolnaya (violin and vocals) and Tom Stamper (drums).

HAND IN HAND DRUMMERS Local youths and adults, students and professionals, will perform elemental rhythms of the Caribbean, Brazil and West Africa. Directed by Sue Lundquist, they will play a wide range of instruments from congas, cajons, djembes, dunduns to found, recycled and repurposed items. Sue Lundquist currently teaches drumming within the Ashland School District and offers private and group lessons for children, youths and adults.

SCIENCELIVE! Join ScienceWorks for a science show like no other! This show will be filled with audience participation, awesome science demonstrations and amazing discoveries!

CREATIVE DANCE FOR CHILDREN Creative Dance for Children provides toddlers and young kids with the opportunity to develop a positive relationship with their bodies by learning dance fundamentals and the creative process of choreography. Instructed by owner/operator Cassie Preskenis, many styles of dance are taught: modern, improvisational, hula, swing, latin and multicultural folk. Students will be performing dances for their upcoming We are the World recital.

SEAN CONNORS WITH JUG OF PUNCH Sean Connors is a 14 year old fiddler from Grants Pass who plays high- energy traditional Irish music with flair. You might have heard him at local contra dances, or local establishments Paddy Brannon's and Black Sheep. He has performed at Seattle's Folklife Festival and will again this year. Sean is joined by area favorites Josie Mendelsohn on keyboard, and Richard Johnson playing mandolin. Together, their music transcends generations and brings smiles to their audience.

ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION AWARDS Ashland Conservation Commission will present four awards to city residents, businesses and non-profit groups that provide outstanding conservation examples to the people of Ashland and the Rogue Valley, including Ashland's Conservationist of the Year, Junior Conservationist of the Year (under 18), Best Business Conservationist, and Best Volunteer Organization Conservationist.

ROGUE VALLEY EARTH DAY MC — COLLEEN PYKE Colleen Pyke is happy to MC this year's event. She has a diverse career as a radio announcer for Jefferson Public Radio, and formerly as a reporter for KDRV TV. She has created, produced and hosted conscious radio programming for over 16 years, syndicating Global Healing and The Healing Arts on JPR and Sirius satellite radio. Her current show, Global Vision, airs on WeEarth Global Radio Network. Colleen supports her broadcasting endeavors as a Realtor with Windermere Van Vleet in Ashland, specializing in heartfelt communications in buying and selling homes.

Thanks to our 2012 Rogue Valley Earth Day Sponsors!

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