Events

Experience this extraordinary film in a movie palace built for sound. The beautifully restored Holly Theatre sets the stage for a one-night-only screening of Stop Making Sense, newly restored in 4K to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Directed by the legendary Jonathan Demme, this 1984 concert film captures Talking Heads at their creative peak, live at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater. Featuring iconic performances by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth, the film is widely considered the greatest concert movie of all time. Special Guest: Jerry HarrisonTalking Heads co-founder Jerry Harrison will be live in person to introduce the film, share behind-the-scenes insights, and host a post-screening audience Q&A. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of music, film, and one of the most influential bands of the 20th century — only at the Holly Theatre. DOORS OPEN AT 7PM licensed by A24© All rights reserved

With a dash of sound effects and a touch of music, A STORY ALOUD brings together four professional actors to present a staged reading of The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman. Hosted by actor Barret O'Brien, A STORY ALOUD is a celebration of the twin beauties of riveting prose and live performance.

Experience a 36-minute extended preview of The American Revolution, the new six-part documentary series by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Southern Oregon PBS CEO Phil Meyer will join us at ScienceWorks to introduce curated clips that explore how thirteen colonies united, fought for independence, and sparked global democratic change. Watch the full series on PBS.org […]

Our 2026 STEAM Olympics Camp gives young scientists a place to stay curious, creative, and engaged all week long. Campers dive into the science behind their favorite sports as they design robot ice skaters, build mini skate parks, explore physics in motion, and light up their own Olympic Ceremonies with custom LED torches. It’s a joyful week […]

T Coordinated by SOU Professor of Music, Artist in Residence, and Honors College Instructor, Dr. Terry Longshore. In this inspiring project, Longshore and the 25 students of his “Making Music” course in the SOU Honors College are designing and composing a multi-media, multi-instrumental performance centered around the theme of “Memories,” and invoking SOU Honors College’s […]