Performing Arts Producers/Presenters
American Music Institute, 541-687-6526
Ginevra Ralph, Director, PO Box 1497, Eugene, OR 97440, Fax: 541-687-1589
Email: ami@ofam.net, Web Site: www.ofam.org
As the educational division of Oregon Festival of American Music (OFAM), the American Music Institute (AMI) offers aspiring area musicians of all ages classes year-round in Jazz, Classical and Popular Music Studies. AMI's summer camps and academies offer young musicians an extraordinary opportunity to study and perform American music in a professional setting with professional musicians, along with dynamic Elderhostel programs. SchooLinks offers in-school American music performance and cultural programs.
Arts Umbrella, 541-484-0473
Richard Long, Program Director, 3411 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97405, Fax: 541-342-2955
Website: www.oregonartsumbrella.org Email: artsumbrella@nu-world.com
Sponsors of Eugene Youth Symphonies and Community Performing Arts School. The Eugene Youth Symphonies include four orchestras designed for students in grade five through age 21. String Academy classes are also offered for beginning string players. The Community Performing Arts School provides instruction in music theory, vocal, music, drama and dance.
Cherry Blossom Musical Arts
Nancy Verdouw, 1885 Friendly St., Eugene, OR 97402
Cherry Blossom Musical Arts is dedicated to creating original musical performance pieces, including special works for children, which incorporated dance, theatre and poetry, and are accessible to a variety of audiences.
Florence Events Center, 541-997-1994
715 Quince Street, Florence, OR 97439, Fax: 541-902-0991
Email: lis@eventcenter.org, Web Site: www.eventcenter.org
457 seat proscenium theater and 8000 square foot meeting/exhibit facility, including 5-break-outs, executive boardroom and on-site caterer. Ample free off-street parking. Conventions for 500 or less. Located at 715 Quince Street in Florence. 1-888-968-4086.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 541-682-5081
One Eugene Center, Eugene, OR 97401
Web Site: www.hultcenter.org
International/national/local artists and entertainers perform in state-of-the-art facilities. More than 500 events annually; presenting series; artist residencies; free events; facility tours. Located at 7th & Willamette in Eugene. Event information and tickets: 682-5000.
Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, 541-345-9454
Lynne Swift, Executive Director, PO Box 26111, Eugene, OR 97402
Email: lynne5@mindspring.net, Website: www.kutsinhira.org
Dedicated to the music and people of Zimbabwe. Teach and perform African marimba music.
Oregon Festival of American Music, 541-687-6526
Jim Ralph, Executive Director, PO Box 1497, Eugene, OR 97440, Fax: 541-687-1589
Email: info@ofam.net, Web Site: www.ofam.org
The Shedd presents year round American Music programming and educational opportunities. The Emerald City Jazz Kings (Feb, May & Oct) features jazz & hot dance music of the 1920s and '30s; the American Composers Series focuses on American classical music; the Twin Rivers Traditional Music Festival (March) focuses on folk music traditions; Now Hear This! a new genre hopping series featuring artists on the cutting edge of American Music(October-May) American Music Institute community music school offering classes, workshops, camps, and lessons for toddlers - seniors. Oregon Festival of American Music (August) emphasizes the bridges connecting all American musical traditions. Call toll free: 1-800-248-1615.
UO Cultural Forum, 541-346-4373
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403; Fax: 541-346-4400
Email: cultural@uoregon.edu, Web Site: darkwing.uoregon.edu/~cultural
The Cultural Forum is a group of student coordinators, professional and student staff and volunteers from the University of Oregon who produce and present visual and performing arts programs and events to the campus and community throughout the year.
UO School of Music, 541-343-1163
Scott Barkhurst, 1225 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1225
Web Site: music.uoregon.edu
The only professional school of music in Oregon, offering degrees through the doctoral level. Nearly 200 concerts presented each year. For free calendar of events, call 346-5678.
Very Little Theatre, 541-344-7751
Scott Barkhurst, President, 2350 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR 97405
Website: www.thevlt.com
One of the country's oldest self-supporting community theatres, the VLT is in its 71st season of presenting live entertainment. Season ticket brochure in August. Box office open Wednesday-Saturday 2-5:30 during performance runs.
WOW Hall (Community Center for the Performing Arts), 541-687-2746
WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401
Email: info@wowhall.org, Website: www.wowhall.org
We are a non-profit organization providing diverse performing arts and educational events, maintaining and preserving the historic WOW Hall and meeting the needs of the youth in our community.