Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the
The Central Point Woodcarvers carving group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Central Point Senior Resource Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point. There is a fee of $10 per month, or $55 a year if paid annually. We teach and share ideas for beginners, novices, and intermediate woodcarvers. The various
Join JCLS and the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about native butterflies and their habitats! This virtual presentation by Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman will share information about butterflies found in Oregon, their native landscapes and food sources, and how we can help them thrive. Lynn Kunstman is a Master Gardener living in Medford, Oregon.
A concert featuring Lisa Spencer and Karen Wennlund, along with the Holy Misfits will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Ashland United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Blvd. True to the folk tradition, Lisa Spencer and Karen Wennlund perform songs that stir us to an awareness of the times we live in.
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support. “From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm
Sometimes pluralism, diversity, and inclusion is set out as a challenge that we are obligated to endure. But what about the joy of being part of a truly pluralistic community? Can we celebrate and look forward to difference? Can we enjoy the gifts of learning from each other? “I trust all joy.” ― Theodore Roethke
Dr. Houston will be the guest speaker this Sunday, March 10th at Unity Community of Ashland, 11 am, which meets at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Dr. Jean Houston, scholar, and researcher in Human Capacities, is one of the foremost visionary thinkers and doers of our time. She is long regarded as
Do you ever wonder what makes certain flavors or textures go so well together? Maybe you just need some inspiration for your next cheese platter? In this cheese pairing class, participants will be invited to mix and match an assortment of cheeses and artisanal foods, chosen to highlight some of the pairing principles used by
Tai Chi is a moving meditation that strengthens bones and muscles, improves balance and increases flexibility. Qi Gong, the movement of energy through the body, is also incorporated. Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541.488.5342.
The focus of this one-hour hatha yoga class is to increase strength, flexibility and balance while simultaneously alleviating stress and fatigue. Additional benefits of regular yoga practice include an overall sense of well-being and an increase in self-awareness and self-acceptance. Participants must be aware of their own capabilities in order to participate safely. Ability to
Get active through dance! Line Dance is a choreographed dance in which participants line up in rows and follow a repeated sequence of steps to music. It is a great way to keep your brain on its toes! Line dancing enhances balance, provides fitness and strength and improves mental acuity through complex movement. No partner
THE WOMEN OF SOLEMNITY, set in the 1990’s, in Los Angeles, Paris, Ibiza and New York, displays Carmen’s incomparable wit and perception as she explores the souls of seventeen women in this astonishing collection of short stories. MESMERIZING characters like Maria di Magenti, the last daughter of the house of Solemnity, whose skin smells like
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