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Dick Thies maintains a "Corvallis Calendar Links" page and our "CFS Newsletter" page.
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Upcoming Events
Mar29Fri7:30 pm Best Cellar @ Methodist Church Martha RoomBest Cellar @ Methodist Church Martha RoomMar 29 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pmMasks welcomed for everyone’s continued safety 7:30 Loose Flagstone Loose Flagstone celebrates its fifth anniversary this year as a Corvallis Celtic quartet drawing from Irish, Scottish, and American musical influences both traditional and contemporary. Come savor the rich variety of … Continue reading →Apr1Mon7:00 pm Corvallis Guitar Society Meeting @ Odd Fellows HallCorvallis Guitar Society Meeting @ Odd Fellows HallApr 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmCorvallis Guitar Society The goal of the Corvallis Guitar Society is to act as a catalyst to bring local guitarists out of the woodwork and provide an opportunity to perform and enjoy guitar music in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. … Continue reading →Apr6Sat6:00 pm Corvallis Drum Circle @ IndoorsCorvallis Drum Circle @ IndoorsApr 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmCorvallis Drum Circle 1st Saturdays, 6-7 pmOutdoors @ 1st & Madison May-OctoberIndoors @ 101 NW 23rd St November-AprilFree. All ages & skills. BYO drums & percussionInfo: Michelle drumcircleconnection@gmail.com7:30 pm Contra Dance – The Hat Band with... @ Gatton Hall, First Congregational ChurchContra Dance – The Hat Band with... @ Gatton Hall, First Congregational ChurchApr 6 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmContra dance is returning to a regular schedule in Corvallis this fall! The dance will start at 7:00 PM with a newcomer’s lesson and community meetup, helpful for all dancers. Following the lesson will be dancing from 7:30 PM to … Continue reading →Apr11Thu7:00 pm Hoolyeh Folk Dancing online @ Unitarian FellowshipHoolyeh Folk Dancing online @ Unitarian FellowshipApr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmCorvallis Hoolyeh dances are back in person 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm. Hoolyeh Folk Dance COVID-19 Policy Updated 2023-06-13 These policies are created by an informal Hoolyeh Live Dance Committee and are approved by the … Continue reading →Apr12Fri7:00 pm Dick Hensold and Patsy O’Brien @ Unitarian FellowshipDick Hensold and Patsy O’Brien @ Unitarian FellowshipApr 12 @ 7:00 pmDick Hensold and Patsy O’Brien Music born from the age-old traditions of Ireland, Scotland, England and Cape Breton is given new life in the hands of two of its master musicians. Piper Dick Hensold and guitarist and singer Patsy O’Brien … Continue reading →Apr14Sun6:00 pm Online Song Circle @ OnlineOnline Song Circle @ OnlineApr 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmOnline Song Circle Share a song, lead a song, request a song, or listen as we go round the circle. Song Circle is free and open to all who wish to participate. Bring your own instrument, borrow one, or just … Continue reading →Apr19Fri7:30 pm KALOS Celtic-roots trio @ Majestic TheatreKALOS Celtic-roots trio @ Majestic TheatreApr 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmKalos Kalos is made up of three innovative interpreters and composers of Celtic roots music: Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson and Jeremiah McLane. They are masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges, delivering an alluring … Continue reading →Apr20Sat7:30 pm Contra Dance – The Overtones wit... @ Gatton Hall, First Congregational ChurchContra Dance – The Overtones wit... @ Gatton Hall, First Congregational ChurchApr 20 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmContra dance is returning to a regular schedule in Corvallis this fall! The dance will start at 7:00 PM with a newcomer’s lesson and community meetup, helpful for all dancers. Following the lesson will be dancing from 7:30 PM to … Continue reading →Apr23Tue6:00 pm Choro das 3 – Choro music from B... @ CedarHouse (see website for address)Choro das 3 – Choro music from B... @ CedarHouse (see website for address)Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmChoro das 3 This multi-instrumental trio of sisters touring from Brazil are a virtuosic wonder to behold. “Choro das 3” is from São Paulo, Brazil, and are highly regarded as some of the best choro musicians in the world. (Choro … Continue reading →
Author Archives: Dick Thies
Benton Center Acoustic Showcase
Starting this 2023-24 Academic year, LBCC-Benton Center will only be presenting one Acoustic Showcase per term. TBA Noon to 1 pm The Benton Center Acoustic Showcase is a free noon hour concert in the Benton Center main lounge and … Continue reading
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CFS 2023 Meetings
Dear CFS Member, You are invited to attend any CFS Board of Director’s Meeting and the CFS Annual Meeting. Board of Director’s Meetings Next Board Meetings: Saturday, May 6, 2023 2:00pm Saturday June 3, 2023 3:00 pm CFS Annual … Continue reading
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David Maloney
In Memory of David Maloney April 5, 1943 – March 10, 2023 Ginny Reilly recently called to let us know about the the passing of David Maloney, the other half of the beloved folk duo of Reilly and Maloney. We … Continue reading
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Kingston Trio
NEW! American Strings: An Evening with The Kingston Trio: Join University Director of Popular Music Bob Santelli in a conversation with the legendary folk group The Kingston Trio. Following the interview, the trio will perform such classics as “Where Have … Continue reading
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CFS History 2012 to 2021
2012-2013 President – Marfa Levine & Bill Pfender Vice-president – Jason Schindler Secretary – Karen Griswold Treasurer – Linda Herlihy Membership – Frank Hall & Bruce Stevens Booking – Chere Pereira Best Cellar – Mark Weiss Newsletter – Dick Thies … Continue reading
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Calendar links outside Corvallis
Links to Nearby Albany: NW Air & Art Festival (August) River Rhythms (Thursdays, July-August) Albany Calendar Links to Nearby Philomath: Philomath Events Philomath Frolic & Rodeo (July) Shrewsbury Faire (September) Links to Nearby Veneta: Oregon Country Fair (July) Other Links … Continue reading
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Common Thread
Common Thread Common Thread is a song we used to do and it came back to me as celebrate new hopes for a better world. Pat Humphries performed it in an inspiring CFS concert in Corvallis in 1994.
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American Roots Music Festival 2019
A day-long event on November 2, 2019 held at The Tabernacle, in Turner, OR. The Festival starts at 9:30am, with a Free Educational Youth Concert for K-12 students primarily in the North Santiam, Cascade, Salem-Keizer, and Albany school districts. The … Continue reading
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Best Cellar Poster for the June 21 Show
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Fall CFS Contra Dance Information
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