26th Annual Pacific Northwest Flute Gathering ONLINE a.k.a. “Vashon Island Flute Gathering” Monday, October 3 – Thursday, October 6, 2022 MUSIC FOR ALL

Now in its 26th year, the gathering on the beautiful Vashon Island in this Pacific Northwest, is one of the longest-running residential retreats featuring the Native American style flute, indigenous to the North American continent. The intimate location is a wooded setting directly on the beach of Puget Sound. All classes, concerts, meals and housing are on-site and are included in the retreat tuition. A range of housing accommodations is available either in cabins or the retreat center.

Space is limited at this popular multi-day retreat. Advance registration is required.

Flutestock in Elkton is an annual 3-day festival honoring the Native American Style Flute and its melodies during "open mic" days and evening concerts the third full weekend in July. Free. Food, crafts & flutes for sale. Kids' activities. All ages welcome. No alcohol or drugs. At Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 Hwy 38, Elkton, OR (About 1 hour south of Eugene-Springfield)

Timothy J.P. Gomez website: TimothyJPGomez.com

Joseph L. Young website: JosephLYoung.com

Geri Littlejohn website: wicozaniflutes.com

Tommy Graven

Ashland Flute Circle presents: Award-Winning, Native American-style, and World-flute artists, Timothy J.P. Gomez, Joseph L. Young, Geri Littlejohn, and Tommy Graven!

In CONCERT, Saturday, May 14th, 2022 at Lithia Park Bandshell, corner of Winburn Way and Nutley St., Ashland, OR 97520

11:00 AM – OPEN MIC 2:00 PM – TEACHING CIRCLE (we ask for a $10.00 to $20.00 CASH Donation for the Teaching Circle) and 4:30 PM – ‘Peace and Unity’ CONCERT

Timothy’s heart-felt melodies capture stories of the traveler, of ever-changing light and terrain. and the seasons. “The voice of the flute will tell my story and will carry you on my journey …” – T.J.P. Gomez

Joseph’s music has been hailed as, “healing”, “inspiring” and “beautifully haunting”.

Please join us for ‘Flutes in the Park’, at the Bandshell in Lithia Park, near 138 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520 (near the corner of Winburn Way and Nutley Street) on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. (There is parking along Winburn Way, and a Public Parking lot just before Nutley St., on Winburn Way). Look for the green signs!)

– 11:00 a.m. – ‘Open Mic.’ (open to all Flute Players by sign-up sheet).

– 2:00 p.m. – ‘Teaching Circle’ with Timothy, Joe, Geri, and Tommy. (We ask for a $10.00 to $20.00 CASH Donation, as there may be no Wi-Fi in the park). – Flutes will be available for sale, privately, from flute-makers. – Private flute lessons with any of the instructors may be arranged.

– 4:30 p.m. – ‘Peace & Unity’ Concert with Timothy JP Gomez, Joseph Young, Geri Littlejohn, and Tommy Graven! (we will have a ‘Tip Jar’, on-stage, for all performers).

LODGING: Ashland Comfort Inn & Suites, 434 S. Valley View Rd., Ashland, OR 97520. (541) 482-6932. Ask for ‘Flute Circle’ room rate. (Best to reserve now, as you can always cancel!) CAMPING & RV Spaces: JacksonWellsprings.com (541) 482-3776. (please email AshlandFlute@gmail.com for more info.) WEATHER: is changeable in May – it can range from 60’s to 80’s, and we can have light wind and showers. Please dress in layers, bring a rain jacket with a hood, hat, or umbrella. Also, best to bring a small lawn chair, a snack, and some water. There are facilities and restaurants within walking distance. PARKING: is limited – there is Public Parking along Winburn Way (which follows the creek in the park), and there is a Public Parking lot on Winburn Way, just before Nutley Street. There is also parking on Granite Street, just South of the Granite St. and Nutley St. intersection. – This is a public park. Be sure to conceal valuables and lock your car – Disabled Parking is available at the Bandshell area, and the area is Wheelchair Accessible.

VOLUNTEERS: we need them! Please let us know if you would be willing to assist with Info. Table, Audio or Video, It’s easy and the perks are great! ~ thank you ~ we can’t function without you.

HEALTH & SAFETY: This is an open-air concert. We encourage everyone to keep a mask on their person to offer, as courtesy, when speaking to another. Common-sense distancing, and respect, will prevail. We will have a Sanitation Station at the Information Table. If you are feeling ill, or have a cough, or fever – do not attend. No alcohol, drugs, smoking, vaping, or open flame, of any kind, is allowed in the park.

PETS: Lithia Park is a No-Pets park, but there is shaded parking along Winburn Way, and there are dog-walking areas within a 1/4 block from the park.

QUESTIONS?: Please feel free to email us at: AshlandFlute@gmail.com

And please check back, often, for details and updates. We hope to see you and bring a friend!

Now in its 25th year, the gathering, traditionally held on the beautiful Vashon Island in this Pacific Northwest, our event is one of the longest-running retreats featuring the Native American style flute, indigenous to the North American continent.

Due to challenges and space requirements around the pandemic for holding an in-person residential retreat, this year’s event will again be held ONLINE through Zoom. Access to all classes, workshops, and concerts is included in the retreat tuition. Welcome to all players, no matter where you are, to join us online.

Space is limited at this popular multi-day retreat. Advance registration is required.

"Together in Song Join us online for our Leaders' Performances, part of the 2020 Pacific Northwest Flute Gathering Online (a.k.a. the Vashon Island Flute Gathering). Practicing social distancing, our 4-day event, now in its 24th year, is being held online. We're happy to share our Friday evening leader's performance showcase with everyone online. Also practicing social distancing, our world-class instructors/performers have been at work in their homes to prepare a unique and creative musical performance not to be missed. Our performers are Cornell Kinderknecht, Pamela Mortensen, Joseph L Young, and TImothy JP Gomez. The performance will stream at 6:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time (9 pm EDT, 8 pm CDT, 7 pm MDT) from the Pacific Northwest Flute Gathering on Vashon Island page. https://fb.me/e/1ITTY6HBh

Timothy J.P. Gomez will present a special Facebook Live performance for the World Flute Circle Summer Concert Series Simulcast on Timothy J.P. Gomez Official Music page Saturday, July 25th at 12pm PDT.

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Rooted and Wild Online Festival presents Timothy J.P. Gomez performing on 7/04/2020 at 10am PDT and 6pm UK. Timothy J.P. Gomez will present one hour of music to evoke the imagination and visionary new songs exclusively for this live stream event.

Would you like to take some time away from the news of this pandemic that is causing so much stress around the world right now and catch a free Livestream concert?

Join me on my Facebook Page Timothy J.P. Gomez on March, 24th at 1:00 PM PST where I will be sharing some live flute music performed on the Native American flute.

Please help me to spread the word and join me for a 1-hour concert of music!

Thank you!

Timothy J.P. Gomez

An intimate evening of story-telling, and lore, through the voice of the Native American-style, and World, Flutes, performed by Award-Winning Musicians, Timothy J.P. Gomez and Joseph L. Young.

23rd Annual Pacific Northwest Flute Gathering a.k.a. “Vashon Island Flute Gathering” Thursday, October 3 – Sunday, October 6, 2019 Camp Burton Vashon Island, Washington Now in its 23rd year, the gathering on Vashon Island is one of the longest-running residential retreats featuring the Native American style flute, indigenous to the North American continent. The intimate location is a wooded setting directly on the beach of Puget Sound. All classes, concerts, meals and housing are on-site and are included in the retreat tuition. A range of housing accommodations is available either in cabins or the retreat center.

http://www.sweetgrassfest.com/

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Southwest Voyager Flute Festival April 5th & 6th. Free Admission. Open to the Public.

www.vashonflute.com

October 5th-October 8th 2017. Our gathering is lead by some of the finest teachers, performers and recording artists in the US. Their collaborative approach makes for a very dynamic and student-focused learning experience. In addition to the scheduled classes and concerts, each of the leaders is available for private lessons during the weekend retreat.

Performance Date TBA!

Timothy J.P. Gomez will be performing at the Abounding Grace Lutheran Church at 7:00pm on March 31st 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. Prior to the performance, Timothy will be conducting a 2 hour workshop entitled "Harnessing the Wind": How to use Articulation, Embellishments and Other Controlled Air Release Techniques on the Native American Style Flute to Inspirit Your Creativity and Refine Your Compositions. Contact Paul Surhoff for more info. (908) 917-2307 psurhoff@gmail.com Thank you for the support! Hope to see you there!