Eugene & Willamette Valley
Springfield Events
Springfield's event calendar is jam-packed with family-friendly activities such as park concerts, outdoor movies, childrens' teas, roller derbies, fishing tournaments, holiday festivals and ongoing performing arts. Willamalane Park and Recreation District offers fun recreational opportunities for adults, seniors and kids and The Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center near Gateway Mall hosts the Adventure Club for kids.
Other event highlights include Fiesta Latina, Oregon's largest Latino gathering and Springfield's "Oldest and Coldest" downtown Christmas parade. Springfield's Island Park is also ideal for fireworks on the Fourth of July. Search the event calendar below for more Springfield festivals and activities.
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Featured
Eugene, Cascades & Coast Holiday Open House
December 11, 2012
- Event Times: Tuesday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p,m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Annual event to celebrate the members and staff of Eugene, Cascades & Coast. Adult beverages tastings, samplings from local restaurants and door prizes will highlight the evening.
Kids' Adventure Club Winter Family Day
January 05, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. noon
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Fun for the whole family - join us for winter crafts, prizes and treats. Learn about skiing, tubing and snowboarding in the Cascades.
Tuesday Tasting at the Adventure Center
January 08, 2013
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Join us for the monthly Tuesday Tasting at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast - Travel Lane County Adventure Center in Springfield. Meet Beverly Biehls from B2 Wine Bar and taste B2 wines. Dick Lamster of the Lane County Audubon Society will be on hand to talk about the Lane County birds and the Christmas bird counts. At 5:30 p.m. he will do a presentation on winter birding.
Tuesday Tasting
February 12, 2013
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
The theme for this month's Tuesday Tasting is Eugene Marathon! So run down here to learn about this year's Marathon. Enjoy free tastes from High Pass and Sarver.
Tuesday Tasting - Date Change
March 12, 2013
- Event Times: Moved to Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10 Pre-Registered Members, $15 Non-Members & At the Door
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.746.1651
Our Tuesday Tasting has been cancelled for the month of March, but we will be having Business After Hours on March 13th! Join us for food and beverages and door prize drawings.
Business After Hours
March 13, 2013
- Event Times: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10 pre-registered members, $15 non-members & at the door
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.746.1651
Join us at the Adventure Center for food and beverages and Business After Hours. There will be door prize drawings and a 50/50 drawing at the end of the evening.
Spring Family Day
March 16, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - Noon
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Kids and their families are invited to go on a geocaching adventure. Geocaching experts will be on-site to teach kids and their families about geocaching basics and provide all the equipment needed to go on a geocaching treasure hunt during the event. Geocaching and related activities will take place in and around the Adventure Center. Kids can also make geocaching themed arts and crafts throughout the morning and enter to win prizes.
Tuesday Tasting
April 09, 2013
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Join Claim 52 Brewing and Agrarian Ales for this month's Tuesday Tasting at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center. Both will be pouring samples of their artisan craft beers.
Tuesday Tasting
May 14, 2013
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Join Travel Lane County for a special Tuesday Tasting Tweet-up. Come ready to blog, tweet, and facebook about J Scott, Territorial Vineyards and Sweet Cheeks' wines.
Events
Jim Olson Trio
June 29, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: The Washburne Cafe
- Address: 326 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.746.7999
The Jim Olsen Trio combines flute/saxophone, bass and drums/percussion to explore standards and classic jazz tunes by Duke Ellington, Wayne Shorter and Tadd Dameron, as well as original compositions by the group members.
Women's Climb Night with REI at Willamalane
June 29, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
Join REI and Willamalane for a bonus hands-on learning experience for women. Learn the rock climbing basics, then tie in and try it out. Gear included.
Light of Liberty Celebration
July 04, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5 advance; $7 door
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
Springfield Utility Board presents fun, food and fireworks in this annual celebration by the river. Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Inoke at The Washburne Cafe
July 06, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5-8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: The Washburne Café
- Address: 326 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.746.7999
Inoke Baravilala plays a variety of music from R&B, covers from the 70’s & 80’s to gospel.
Movie in the Park: Happy Feet 2
July 06, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Tuesday Tasting
July 10, 2012 - October 09, 2012
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday
- Event Times: Tuesday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
- Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.5307
Finish the day with the tantalizing taste of local wines. Swing by for sips and enjoy 20% off your wine and beer purchase.
Park Social
July 11, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Volunteer Park
- Address: 4350 Mt Vernon Rd,, Springfield, OR 97478
Frisbee, football and more in this sports-themed gathering of friends and neighbors.
Movie in the Park: Nanny McPhee
July 13, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Douglas Gardens Park
- Address: 3455 S Redwood Dr, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
McKenzie River Cleanup
July 14, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $3 parking fee
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- Location: Hendricks Bridge Park
- Address: 38870 Hendricks Park Rd, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.465.1800
Join the McKenzie River Guides Association, McKenzie Flyfishers and McKenzie Watershed Council invite for this traditional event. Help keep the river scenic and clean and enjoy food and prizes after the cleanup.
14th Annual Springfield Cruz
July 20, 2012 - July 21, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 7 - 10 p.m.
- Event Admission: $30 per vehicle entry, free to watch
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- Location: Fin's Drive-In 4090 Main St; Briggs Middle School, 2350 Yolanda Ave.; Downtown Springfield
- Address: Downtown, Springfield, OR 97477
"Hang-Out" at Fins Drive-In. First 500 cars - 1976 and older vehicles only. Cruise winds its way through downtown on Saturday night.
SmartTrips Family Bike Ride
July 20, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Springfield Farmer's Market Stand
- Address: 5th and A St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.682.6213
Enjoy a slow paced 3 mile ride through town ending at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center for ice cream treats and free bike tune ups from Hutch’s in Springfield.
Springfield SummerFair
July 20, 2012 - July 22, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.736.4544
Fourth annual summer festival featuring PetFair, FamilyFair, BroilerFair and more. Enjoy live music each day along with fun family activities and delicious food.
Kids' FishingFair
July 22, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.736.4544
Vendors will teach kids how to tie a fly, catch a fish and more. Part of the Springfield SummerFair.
National Night Out Kick Off
July 22, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.3731
Activities at the kick-off include free games for the children, public safety displays, police and fire vehicles, a police K-9 demonstration, and drug and crime prevention information – including free fingerprint kits.
Open Air Flea Market
July 22, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Springfield Elks Lodge
- Address: 1701 Centennial Bvd, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.0448
Come out and do some treasuring hunting and shopping at this big, one-day only flea market.
Gluten Free Retreat
July 24, 2012 - July 25, 2012
- Event Times: Tuesday & Wednesday
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- Location: Tipi Village Retreat
- Address: 39615 Wendling Rd, Marcola, OR 97454
- Phone: 541.933.1145
This event is for the person who is attempting to live a gluten free life. It is to inspire and give new ideas for food preparation. Enjoy delicious food demonstrations and classes.
Make-A-Wish Oregon® Waffles & Wishes
July 25, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Royal Caribbean Call Center
- Address: 1000 Royal Caribbean Way, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 503.802.6071
Celebrate local wishes with a breakfast that includes waffles and special wish moments. Attendees will hear from local Make-A-Wish supporters and experience the magic of a local wish.
Park Social
July 25, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Clearwater Park
- Address: Clearwater Ln, Springfield, OR 97478
Frisbee, football and more in this sports-themed gathering of friends and neighbors.
Movie in the Park: Justin Beiber: Never Say Never
July 27, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Meadow Park
- Address: 851 Mill St., Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Fiesta Latina
July 28, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5, free under age 10
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.514.7234
Lane County's annual Latin American cultural celebration features great food, local art, car show, fireworks, Latin music and dancing.
Park Social
August 01, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Meadow Park
- Address: 851 Mill St, Springfield, OR 97477
Play in the water! Sprinklers, Nerf water balls and other water toys make for a lively evening.
Movie in the Park: The Princess and the Frog
August 03, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Royal Delle Park
- Address: 401 Blackstone St, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Willamette Valley Blues & Brews Festival
August 03, 2012 - August 04, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday, 3:30 - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $17 day, $22 weekend pass
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- Location: Island Park
- Address: 175 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.915.4039
Enjoy music on three stages along with a huge variety of Oregon microbrews and wines, along with artisan crafts and great food. Headliners include Debbie Davies and Rick Estrin. Advance ticket sales available online.
Cabela's Family Campout
August 10, 2012 - August 11, 2012
- Event Times: Friday - Saturday, 6 p.m. - 9 a.m.
- Event Admission: $5 - $6
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- Location: Clearwater Park
- Address: Clearwater Lane, Springfield, OR 97478
Come sleep out under the stars! Enjoy dutch oven cooking lessons and a picnic dinner with s'mores for dessert. Ty your hand at fishing with Cabela's instructors along with lessons on tent construction, archery and stargazing. Register in advance; space is limited.
Movie in the Park: Happy Feet 2
August 10, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Lively Park
- Address: 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Park Social
August 15, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Bluebelle Park
- Address: 50th Place & Bluebelle Way, Springfield, OR 97477
It's an ice cream social — complete with sprinkles on top! Make sure to round up your neighbors for a sweet taste of summer.
BBQ & Bluegrass
August 17, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6:15 - 9 p.m.; dinner, 5:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10 advance; $15 door
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- Location: Dorris Ranch Living History Farm
- Address: 205 Dorris St, Springfield, OR 97477
Bluegrass music and a barbecue in the perfect setting. Relax to the music of the Alder Street All-stars and the Cascadia Folk Quartet. Food and beer garden by the Pump Cafe.
Movie in the Park: The Game Plan (in Spanish)
August 17, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Meadow Park
- Address: 851 Mill St, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Skate Competition @ Willamalane
August 18, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5, free to watch
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- Location: Willamalane Skatepark
- Address: 1276 G St, Springfield, OR 97477
All ages and abilities welcome. Register at 4 p.m. If under 18, a parent must register participant. Enjoy the competition along with hot dogs, prizes and music.
Kelly Butte Classic
August 19, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: $15 - $25
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- Location: Eastgate Woodlands Park
- Address: 512 Aspen St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.484.9883
The 8K and 5K courses will start on the bike path, hit the streets for an ascent and descent of Kelly Butte, with a final section in the eastern portion of Alton Baker Park.
Drive-in Movie
August 24, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: $10 per car in advance; $20 at gate
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- Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
- Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
Enjoy the movie "Footloose" (2011, rated PG-13) from the comfort of your own car. Limited to the first 100 cars. Concessions available; proceeds support the free summer movie program.
Cabela's Big Game Classic
August 25, 2012 - August 26, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Saturday & Sunday
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Cabela's
- Address: 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97404
- Phone: 541.349.5760
Gear up for fall hunting and fishing at Cabela's. There will be seminars, product demonstations and seminars by TV host and author Gary Lewis, and by local guide and expert fisherman Todd Harrington.
First Annual Driathlon
August 25, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: D Street and Aspen Street natural area
- Address: 500 Aspen Street, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.915.2259
World's first Driathlon - you don't have to get wet. Event features 1000 meter stand up paddleboarding, 15 K bike and 5 K run.
Willamette Valley Rumbleque
August 25, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Whiskey River Ranch
- Address: 4740 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.953.3439
Vendors and backyard chefs will compete for bragging rights to the area’s best barbecue. Local judges will decide on the best chicken, tri-tip and pork ribs. Food, music and fun for the whole family.
Movie in the Park: The Adventures of Tintin
August 31, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Ruff Park
- Address: 1161 N 66th St, Springfield, OR 97477
Outdoor movie time! Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the starts. Concessions available. Proceeds support the free summer movie program.
For ArtSake Exhibit
September 04, 2012 - September 29, 2012
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Event Times: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, Noon - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $2, children are free
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- Location: Springfield Museum
- Address: 590 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.2300
The Springfield Museum is hosting an exhibit featuring nine artists from for ArtSake Gallery, an artist's co-op in Nye Beach. Come and see a variety of artistic styles.
Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk
September 14, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: downtown
- Address: Main St between Pioneer Pkwy W & 8th St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.345.7106
Events, food, fun, friends, and plenty of art. Look for map handouts to know where all the fun things are happening.
For ArtSake Reception
September 14, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Springfield Museum
- Address: 590 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.2300
The For ArtSake reception is part of the second Friday Art Walk in downtown Springfield. Come by and see the artistic styles of nine artists from Nye Beach.
Theo's Trio
September 14, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: The Washburne Cafe
- Address: 326 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Theo's Trio plays both classical jazz and their own award-winning music.
REHAB with Moonshine Bandits
September 16, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
- Event Admission: Adv. $10; Day of $12
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- Location: Whiskey River Ranch
- Address: 4740 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478
REHAB with Moonshine Bandits will preform at Whiskey River Ranch on Sunday. Show is 21+
A Color-Making Workshop with Artist Tilke Elkins
September 21, 2012 - September 23, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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- Location: Tipi Village Retreat
- Address: 39615 Wendling Rd, Marcola, OR 97454
- Phone: 541.933.1145
Connect with the land as an artist at a profound, material level by painting with the very stuff that inspires you: the landscape itself. Spend four days in the woods by the creek at Tipi Village. Sleep in a luxury tipi and learn to make paints from earth, rocks and plants you find and gather yourself.