Watching a (free!) live performance in the cool evening air is one of those only-in–Ashland type experiences. The Green Show is a “show before the show”, and is at the top of my list of why I love our fabulous city!
You can attend a Green Show on the bricks most evenings through the summer and early fall. The shows are held on the outdoor stage in the center of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Courtyard.
Show times change with the season. Summer shows: May 31st -August 7th begin at 7:15pm. Fall shows: August 9 – October 9 begin at 6:45pm. Most shows last approximately 45 minutes.
The 2011 line-up looks fantastic! Featuring a mixture of local and traveling talent, this line-up includes many different types of performances – something for everyone!
SEPTEMBER 2011
Thu Sep-1
Full Circle SoulHip-hop ensemble dance pieces that blend live musicians, spoken word and social commentary.
Fri Sep-2
Shakespeare Evolution Ensemble, with Sue Carney and special guest Adam MattaBard meets beats. Original mash-up with Renaissance instruments, beatboxing and Shakespeare.
Sat Sep-3
Full Circle SoulHip-hop ensemble dance pieces that blend live musicians, spoken word and social commentary.
Sun Sep-4
Shakespeare Evolution Ensemble, with Sue Carney and special guest Adam MattaBard meets beats. Original mash-up with Renaissance instruments, beatboxing and Shakespeare.
Tue Sep-6
Meidoko (May-doh-koh)Contemporary taiko drumming, sultry jazz saxophone and earthy alternative rock.
Wed Sep-7
HamfistAmericana cowboy folkblast! Hamfist makes pretty songs purdy.
Thu Sep-8
PIAFCelebrates the music of French artist and legend Edith Piaf.
Fri Sep-9
Sol FlamencoProfessional flamenco music, song and dance with lively costumes.
Sat Sep-10
The Curtain Climbers Aerial Dance CompanyEmpowering and inspirational aerial dance performance on silks and trapeze.
Sun Sep-11
Sol FlamencoProfessional flamenco music, song and dance with lively costumes.
Tue Sep-13
kites & crowsLocal indie-folk trio.
Wed Sep-14
The Bein’ “Green” ShowOSF company members perform children’s music with environmental themes.
Thu Sep-15
The Family CarrFamily plays contemporary and traditional Irish, Galician, American and original music.
Fri Sep-16
Ballet Folklórico Ritmo Alegre and Las ColibríLas Colibrí from Measure for Measure performs with local Mexican folk dance group.
Sat Sep-17
OSF OriginalsOSF company members perform original songs.
Sun Sep-18
The Rogue Valley Gospel GroupCelebrating soulful music with God’s message of love.
Tue Sep-20
René, Grant y TerryUnplugged Andalucian/flamenco rock
Wed Sep-21
The Young Family TrioEngaging family musical virtuosity spanning Celtic, Jazz & Klezmer grooves.
Thu Sep-22
BROTHERA Celtic tribal celebration.
Fri Sep-23
Shokoto Music And Dance ProjectAfrican and Diaspora music and dance performances.
Sat Sep-24
Random SoundWinners of “Southern Oregon’s Got Talent” in 2010 rock it from Zepplin to their own originals.
Sun Sep-25
Shokoto Music And Dance ProjectAfrican and Diaspora music and dance performances.
Tue Sep-27
TrineWeaves world rhythms with classical elements.
Wed Sep-28
Dúo Flamenco with Mónica Morales, Spanish flamenco song, guitar and dance.
Thu Sep-29
The Rogue Valley Gospel GroupCelebrating soulful music with God’s message of love.
Fri Sep-30
Melissa Li & The Barely TheirsPop/rock band fronted by Asian-American female crushes stereotypes.
OCTOBER 2011
Sat Oct-1
Out and About: Pop PrideSmash hits from LGBT pop superstars.
Sun Oct-2
Blue Lightning, All-women’s performance band. Tastes range from standards to recent pop hits.
Tue Oct-4
Covers for a CausePopular songs performed by OSF company members for a philanthropic cause.
Wed Oct-5
Bohemian SoulFolk rock/R&B/roots music.
Thu Oct-6
Federico Behncke Presents Electronic Music on the Bricks, Dance music with a twist. Giving the stage back to the people!
Fri Oct-7
Liquid Fire Mantra, World class free style fire dance with live musical accompaniment.
Sat Oct-8
Pyrate TechnicsMesmerizing pirates, rogues and gypsies dance and enchant with FIRE!
Sun Oct-9
Liquid Fire Mantra, A sci-fi, neo-tribal journey of evolution. Dance, choreography, costumes, projection art and music.
Fabulous show Friday night 7/30/10. Thanks so much for the laughs and merriment. Dancers were incredible. What a night!!