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Page 5 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 21, 2008 IVSHA plans free summer program Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance (IVSHA) is sponsoring its first summer program for children. It will start in June and be held Tuesdays through Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Dates: June 24 through 26, July 1 through 3, July 8 through 10, July 15 through 17. Said IVSHA, “This will be a great time for the kids and will give moms a few hours off. There will be snacks, arts and crafts, Nature hikes, music and games. “A graduation party at the end of the program will bring the children and parents together to celebrate all that they learned.” To sign up children phone 592-2515. To volunteer phone 592-4147. Young musicians, members of the bands from Illinois Valley High School and Lorna Byrne Middle School, were practicing Wednesday, May 14 on Junction Avenue. Led by Sean McKee (band director, wearing dark glasses) the combined bands were to perform at a Grants Pass event. (Photo by Ali Madjdi for Illinois Valley News ) Classical guitar performances scheduled June 13, 14 at Oregon Caves Chateau with dining available By LINDA COREY-WOODWARD For IVN And now for something totally different: Enjoy classi- cal guitar concerts and fine dinners at The Chateau at Oregon Caves National Monument Friday and Satur- day, June 13 and 14. The free concerts will be given in the Chateau lobby both evenings at 8, according to Sue Williams of Illinois Valley Community Develop- ment Organization (IVCDO). Concert-goers can enjoy a pleasant nonhosted dinner in The Chateau dining room before each concert. The site is 19 miles east of Cave Junction at the end of Oregon Hwy. 46. Guitar music fans may want to book a room and have the pleasure of both pro- grams and a relaxing getaway Nathan Hoyt at the scenic Chateau. Wil- liams commented that these classical guitar concerts offer a rare opportunity for Illinois Valley residents and visitors to have a delicious dinner in The Chateau, followed by an extraordinary guitar concert in an intimate setting. She says that the menu usually includes delectable steak, fish and chicken en- trees, along with excellent IVHS Activities Calendar Brought to you by the folks at 592-3556 Cave Jct. 469-7545 Brookings 471-7487 Grants Pass 773-7487 Medford THURSDAY, MAY 22 * Track team to state * National Honor Society to Redding 8:30 a.m. * Band to LBMS 2:40 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 23 * Band to LBMS 2:40 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 24 * Band to GP event 7:30 a.m. MONDAY, MAY 27 MEMORIAL DAY No Classes Grant Ruiz Oregon wines and irresistible desserts. Williams adds that she is excited about this special event, bringing four brilliant classical guitarists. Each con- cert will have two different performers. The program is presented by the Jefferson Classical Guitar Society. Friday’s concert will feature Flamenco guitarist Grant Ruiz, and the unique skills of Steve Berman, per- forming a thrilling evening of Spanish music in the Fla- menco style, modern Spanish music, Renaissance lute and Baroque guitar music. Ruiz is the son of a be- bop saxophonist who chose the guitar for his musical ex- pression. He took up the gui- tar at age 10 and studied in Anaheim, Calif. He also stud- ied guitar with several of the top Flamenco artists in Spain. During 2002 he played Span- ish Renaissance music at the Green Show at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). He has continued to compose, arrange and per- form Latin and Flamenco music at OSF and Mount Shasta, Calif. In 2007, he formed the Flamenco troupe Alba Flamenco, in Ashland, where he serves on the board of the Jefferson Classical Guitar Society. Berman is a folk and classical guitarist who has been performing, teaching and recording guitar music since the early 1970s. He currently plays in the Dark Rose Guitar Quartet with Grant Ruiz, and is a member of Jefferson Baroque Orches- tra. He lives in Ashland and performs throughout the re- gion. Saturday’s concert will feature guitar prodigy, Nathan Hoyt, and guitar virtuoso, Joseph Thomp- son. The program for Sat- urday will be in the classi- cal style, plus more “modern” musical treats. 12-year-old Nathan began playing guitar at age 5 and has been study- ing with his current teacher, Joseph Thomp- son, for five years. Na- than’s skill belies his youthful age, according to Williams, a guitarist herself. He has performed in master classes for the world’s finest classical guitarists, in- cluding Martha Masters, Jose Luis Merlin, Jason Vieaux and Ana Vidovic. Hoyt attended the Guitar Institute at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michi- gan. He has been a soloist at the Loyola Marymount Uni- versity Guitar Festival in Los Angeles as part of the Youth Showcase. Nathan is a regular attendee of the Jefferson Classical Guitar Society and he plays at “Art and Soul” on first Fridays during Art Walk in Grants Pass. Inspired by a recording of Andres Segovia, Thompson turned to the study of classical guitar in 1967. His first lessons in classical guitar and music composition were from Ber- nard Wendt, OSF music direc- tor. He later studied guitar in San Francisco, and music composition and counterpoint at University of California at Berkeley. He also has studied in master classes with Chris- topher Parkening. Thompson established the classical guitar program in 1976 at Southern Oregon State College (now SOU) at Ashland, where he taught guitar for 10 years. He now teaches privately. Two volumes of his gui- tar transcriptions have been published with Mel Bay Pub- lications; and he has released a CD with duet partner, James Edwards, Baroque Masterworks and one with the Dark Rose Guitar Trio. These dazzling guitar concerts are offered for free, but seating is limited. IVCDO wants to encourage people to visit The Chateau, with its breath-taking views and rustic Pacific Northwest Lodge ambience. Special rates are avail- able during the “shoulder season” including a package deal. Visitors might want to include a hike or a tour of Oregon Caves as part of their getaway weekend. Contact The Chateau or visit its Website for more information. To make reser- vations for dinner and a con- cert, contact Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junc- tion at 592-4076 or IVCDO at 592-4440. To reserve a room and dinner, contact The Chateau at (877) 245-9022. Or visit ivcdo.projecta.com/ and click on The Chateau. Thank you to all Illinois Valley residents who supported my candidacy and voted for me for Josephine County Assessor. ~ Connie Roach ~ paid for by committee: Connie Roach for County Assessor Smoke-free Sundays No smoking in the bar Texas Hold ‘em 1 pm OPEN FARM DAYS MEET our new black stud ‘High Voltage Vortex’ Shearing demonstration Alpaca fiber & yarn for sale Spring baby alpacas Sunday & Monday May 25 & 26 Noon to 5 390 Daisy Hill Rd. Cave Junction (West end of River St.) 592-6696 Crocker Financial Services Phone: 541-592-3667 We have gifts for all seasons Coasters, pin cushions, purses at The Guild Gallery In the RCC Belt Building, Kerby and Support the I.V. News advertisers At the Farm 592-6078 illinois-valley-news.com
