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SUMMARY:Strength and Balance for Active Agers
DESCRIPTION:This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10\, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting. \nAll fitness levels welcome\, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training\, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone\, mental and emotional health\, improved immune system\, and most importantly lower risk of falls\, metabolic diseases and cognitive decline.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/strength-and-balance-for-active-agers/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Ashland Senior Center\, 1699 Homes Avenue\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:Jec Ballou Equine Fitness & Performance Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & The Equine Healing Center is thrilled to announce that renowned author and equine fitness expert Jec Ballou will be hosting a two-day riding clinic focused on equine fitness and performance on May 31st and June 1st\, 2025. \nJec Ballou\, a lifelong equestrian with a deep understanding of equine physiology\, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this exclusive clinic. Raised in a horse training family in Vermont and having studied dressage extensively throughout Europe\, Ballou eventually settled in California\, where she recognized a critical gap in equine training. \n“About 15 years ago\, I realized that most of the problems riders struggled with stemmed from their horses not using their bodies well. They lacked strength or coordination\, they had muscle imbalances\, they were stiff\, and so on\,” says Ballou. “Meanwhile\, horse training had become too specialized and way too complicated. We needed simple\, straightforward tools to help horses use their bodies optimally.” \nThis realization led to Ballou’s groundbreaking book\, “101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider” (2005)\, which was endorsed by the United States Dressage Federation as an essential resource for all riders. This was followed by three more highly acclaimed books\, including “55 Corrective Exercises for Horses\,” “Equine Fitness\,” and “101 Western Dressage Exercises\,” all of which have been translated into multiple languages and are trusted worldwide. \nBallou’s approach emphasizes simple\, straightforward techniques to help horses regain freedom of movement\, enjoy exercise\, and build strong\, healthy bodies. Through her publications\, customized fitness plans\, online courses\, and in-person clinics\, she empowers riders globally to achieve their individual goals\, regardless of discipline. \n“Jec Aristotle Ballou has spent her life with horses\, studying dressage around the globe alongside a tireless passion for equine exercise physiology\,” states Dr. Massie of Massie Equine Veterinary Clinicr. “She is a tireless advocate for the horse\, committed to promoting the understanding that quality athletic movement can never happen as a result of shortcuts\, force\, or hurried training methods.” \nClinic Details:\nDates: May 31st – June 1st\, 2025\nLocation: Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & The Equine Healing Center 11910 Blackwell Road\, Central Point\, Oregon 97502\nCost:\n$550 per horse & rider (includes catered lunch and full board for horse)\n$475 per horse & rider (includes catered lunch & no board (haul-ins)\n$125 auditing fee (includes admission and lunch for both days)\nRegistration: https://www.theequinehealingcenter.org/event-details/jec-ballou-equine-fitness-performance-clinic\nQuestions: Call 541-636-1191\nJec Ballou is dedicated to working with riders from all disciplines\, helping them and their equine partners achieve optimal fitness and performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading experts in equine fitness. \nAbout Jec Ballou:\nJec Aristotle Ballou is the author of “101 Dressage Exercises for the Horse and Rider\,” “Equine Fitness\,” “55 Corrective Exercises for Horses\,” and “101 Western Dressage Exercises.” Her work is dedicated to promoting ethical and effective equine training practices. For more information\, visit jecballou.com. \nAbout Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & The Equine Healing Center:\nMassie Equine Veterinary Clinic located in Southern Oregon\, is committed to a whole horse approach to equine wellness and sports medicine. They offer a range of services\, including wellness care\, sports medicine and rehabilitation\, podiatry\, bodywork\, equine day spa treatments\, and fitness coaching. The Equine Healing Center\, a non-profit partnered with Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic\, empowers horse owners and enthusiasts to achieve whole horse healing and build stronger relationships with their horses. They offer educational events\, clinics\, and personalized coaching\, available in-person and online. The center provides treatments such as bodywork and grooming for relaxation\, rehabilitation\, and healing for horses. They also offer special events\, workshops\, and online coaching. \nContact:\nAndria Massie\, Equine Sportsmassage Practitioner\, andria@theequinehealingcenter.org\, 541-636-1191
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/jec-ballou-equine-fitness-performance-clinic/
LOCATION:Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & Healing Center\, 11910 Blackwell Road\, Central Point\, 97502
CATEGORIES:Animals,Sporting events
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SUMMARY:Walk through Jacksonville History
DESCRIPTION:Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back! \nAt 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th\, Historic Jacksonville\, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District\, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history\, visiting government and commercial buildings\, fraternal lodges\, and homes that capture the stories of the people who transformed a gold rush town into Southern Oregon’s 19th Century social\, governmental\, and commercial hub. They’ll learn how gambling money built a church; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how a saloon housed the county’s first museum; how fire reshaped the town; and how a railroad both destroyed the town and preserved it. \nWalking tours leave from Jacksonville’s New City Hall (the historic “Courthouse Square”) at 206 North 5th Street between West C and D streets and cover about one mile with multiple stops. Tours are FREE but donations are encouraged! All monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings. \nFor individuals who prefer not to “stretch their legs\,” Historic Jacksonville’s website (https://www.historicjacksonville.org) offers numerous ways to explore Jacksonville virtually. These include multiple blogs about the town and its settlers along with three video tours that introduce viewers to Jacksonville’s Historic Landmark District\, its Historic Homes\, and its Pioneer Cemetery. \nHistoric Jacksonville\, Inc. invites you to forget the “names\, dates\, places\, and battles” version of history you may have been taught in school. HJI’s live and virtual tours are about “real history”—people and their stories. They are about life! \nAdditional information on “Walk through History” and other Historic Jacksonville\, Inc. tours is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/walk-through-jacksonville-history/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Jacksonville
CATEGORIES:Community event,Education,History
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SUMMARY:Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
DESCRIPTION:Beginning May 3\, come experience the history\, flora and fauna of Lithia park in a guided tour led by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers. \nWalks run every Saturday morning at 10:00am\, May through September. Walks last 90 minutes\, are FREE of charge\, and are open to locals and visitors alike. Please meet your guide at the front entrance of Lithia Park across from the Plaza. \nThis program has been running since 1989\, and is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Ashland’s crown jewel. \nFor more information please visit www.ashlandoregon.gov/lithiaguidedwalks.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/lithia-park-free-guided-walks/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Lithia Park\, Winburn Way\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission":MAILTO:sulaiman.shelton@ashland.or.us
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SUMMARY:Don’t Fly Avelo
DESCRIPTION:A public demonstration at the Medford airport in response to Avelo Airlines’ contracting with ICE to fly deportees to ICE-designated destinations. \nIt is the only commercial airline that has agreed to such flights. According to Avelo CEO Andrew Levy\, the sole motive for signing the contract was money.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/dont-fly-avelo/
CATEGORIES:Social issues
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SUMMARY:Monthly Foster Dog Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the FOTAS Foster Team the last Saturday of every month for a Fantastic Foster Dog extravaganza! \nThanks to Rogue Valley Pet in Central Point\, we are able to showcase our foster dogs the last Saturday of month\, 10am-2pm. \nIt’s an open house where you can meet and greet with some very special dogs….all lovingly cared for by foster parents. \nVisiting with the dogs and the foster team is a fantastic way find out all about the dogs before adoption. These dogs have received lots of love and attention and are now ready for their forever home. Dogs from other non-profit rescue groups will also be invited so you’ll be able to meet a great selection of super dogs.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/monthly-foster-dog-adoption-event/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Pet\, 1205 Plaza Blvd\, Central Point\, 97502
CATEGORIES:Animals
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T160000
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SUMMARY:Jackson & Josephine Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to the Jackson & Josephine Health Fair at the Jackson County EXPO on May 31st.  \nAdmission is totally FREE! From 10 AM to 4 PM\, attendees can enjoy free health screenings\, explore community resources\, and engage in fun & exciting activities for the whole family. \nHealth screenings including blood pressure checks will be offered completely FREE\, and attendees can get access to free dental education and supplies. \nCommunity resources from local nonprofits\, healthcare providers\, and support services will be present and offer help and guidance on health and wellness. \nThe fair will feature interactive wellness activities\, and kids can visit the Kids’ Zone where they’ll find fun games\, crafts\, and entertainment. Kids from participating in local schools can also enter the art competition. 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place winners in each grade group will win gift card prizes. Grade groups are 1st through 5th\, 6th through 8th\, and 9th through 12th. \nThere will also be a chance for anyone to win prizes in multiple raffles! Each person in attendance will get 1 free raffle ticket on entry\, and there are 2 raffles every hour. Prizes will include gift baskets\, gym memberships\, gift cards to food & coffee establishments\, and air purifiers. \nPopular local food trucks will be at the fair to offer food for purchase\, and include Boba Blastic\, serving boba tea and Asian cuisine; Food Paradise Grill\, serving street tacos\, bento\, hamburgers\, and more; Rolling Smoke BBQ Company\, serving brisket\, ribs\, and other barbecue favorites; and Cruisers Ice Cream Parlor\, serving classic ice cream.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/jackson-josephine-health-fair/
LOCATION:Jackson County Expo\, 1 Peninger Road\, Central Point\, OR\, 97502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community event,Fair events,Health
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SUMMARY:Lithia Artisans Market
DESCRIPTION:The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season\, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September. \nCatch us for a “soft” opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge. \nWhether you join now or wait for warmer days\, we’re excited to share another wonderful session with you. (We sometimes cancel due to inclement weather.) \nVisit https://lithiaartisansmarket.com for more information.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/lithia-artisans-market/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:20 Calle Guanajuato\, 20 Calle Guanajuato\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T150000
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SUMMARY:Beekman Bank Museum tours
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville\, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours. \nEstablished as a “gold dust” office in 1856\, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco. \nScheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3 pm\, Saturdays and Sundays\, from May 24 through August 31. The Beekman Bank Museum is located at 110 W. California Street (the corner of California and North 3rd streets) in Jacksonville. Guests can interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices\, gold shipping\, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks\, stage schedules\, and paperwork; and enter the vault that stored millions in gold! \nVisitors can spend as much or as little time as they like—although we suggest they allow at least 30 minutes. Tours are FREE\, but donations are encouraged since all monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of this historic legacy! \nThe original bank was established in 1856 as a “gold dust” office. (If we’re factual\, it was a safe.) Cornelius Beekman had come to Jacksonville in 1854 as an express rider between Yreka and Jacksonville carrying newspaper\, mail\, parcels\, and gold over the Siskiyous. When his employer’s firm failed\, he established Jacksonville’s Beekman’s Express and his gold dust office. In 1863 he became Jacksonville’s Wells Fargo agent and constructed the Beekman Bank. \nDuring Jacksonville’s heyday as the governmental\, commercial\, and social hub of Southern Oregon in the late 1800s\, the Beekman’s Bank saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters—equivalent to over $1 billion today! The current 1863 structure is the only commercial wooden building on California Streeet to survive Jacksonville’s many fires. It has been preserved intact as a museum since Cornelius Beekman\, the wealthiest and most prominent of Jacksonville’s pioneers\, locked the doors in 1915. \nAdditional information is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org/behind-the-counter/.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/beekman-bank-museum-tours/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Beekman Bank Museum\, 110 W. California St.\, Jacksonville\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Central Point Woodcarvers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere is a fee of $10 per month\, or $55 a year if paid annually. \nWe teach and share ideas for beginners\, novices\, and intermediate woodcarvers. The various members do several styles of woodcarving. Recommended beginning tool sets are available for purchase. Please call Ron Chappell 541-944-4535 for more information.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/central-point-woodcarvers/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Woodcarving\, 123 N St\, Central Point\, OR\, 97502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T160000
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SUMMARY:SOU Theatre presents: "Blood Wedding"
DESCRIPTION:SOU Theatre presents: Blood Wedding by Federico García Lorca directed by Mildred Ruiz-Sapp. Performances run May 22\, 2025- June 1\, 2025 on the SOU Main Stage Theatre. \nTickets are available online at https://sou.universitytickets.com or by calling the OCA Box Office at 541-552-6348. Accommodations for wheelchair seating and assisted listening devices are available by request via email: boxoffice@sou.edu. \nBlood Wedding is about a bride in her rural Spanish town is caught between her betrothed and an old lover\, who has a blood feud with the family of the betrothed. In a society that values marriage for profit more than marriage for love\, it explores love\, sexuality\, and violence through the lens of marriage. \nPerformances: \nThursday\, May 22 – 8:00pm (opening) \nFriday\, May 23 – 8:00pm \nSaturday\, May 24 – 8:00pm \nThursday\, May 29 – 8:00pm \nFriday\, May 30 – 8:00pm (Talk back w/ actors after the show) \nSaturday\, May 31- 2:00pm \nSaturday\, May 31- 8:00pm \nSunday\, June 1 – 2:00pm (closing matinee) \nABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Federico García Lorca is considered one of Spain’s greatest poets and dramatists. He was born June 5\, 1898\, in Fuente Vaqueros\, Spain. He went to Madrid in 1919\, where he met Salvador Dali\, who would later design the scenery for a production of Lorca’s play. \nDali would later design the scenery for the Barcelona production of Lorca’s play Mariana Pineda (1927). \nLorca’s two most successful poetry collections were Canciones (Songs)\, published in 1927\, and Romancero gitano (the Gypsy Ballads)\, published in 1928. Romancero gitano was especially daring for the time with its exploration of sexual themes and made Lorca a celebrity in the literary world. In the 1930s\, Lorca spent much of his time working on plays\, including a folk drama trilogy Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding) in 1933\, Yerma in 1934\, and La Casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba) in 1936. \nDuring the Spanish Civil war he was shot to death by supporters of General Francisco Franco. \nABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Mildred Ruiz-Sapp is an award-winning/critically acclaimed multi-hyphenated Puerto Rican artist and entrepreneur. \nA Theatre professional with equal life-long passions in Photography and Filmmaking\, she sets her eyes on uplifting our world through the lens of the people. \nShe is a Co-Founder/Core Member of UNIVERSES Theater Company* (founded in 1995) and of THE POINT Community Development Corporation* in the Hunts point Section of The South Bronx (founded in 1993). \nPlaywriting/Acting credits include AmericUS; UNISON; PARTY PEOPLE; AMERIVILLE; The Denver Project; One Shot in Lotus Position; BLUE SUITE; RHYTHMICITY; SLANGUAGE; THE RIDE. Acting-only credits include DJ Latinidad; The Comedy of Errors; The Unfortunates; Alfred Jarry’s UBU: Enchained. Awards/Affiliations: 2020 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation National Playwright Residency Program recipient; 2015 Doris Duke Performing Artist Award (Theatre); Oregon Shakespeare Festival Acting Company Member ( 2012-2017) and Ensemble in Residence; 2008 U.S. Cultural Ambassador w/ the U.S. State Dept./Jazz at Lincoln Center – Rhythm Road Tour; 2008 TCG Peter Zeisler Award; 2006 Career Advancement Fellowship from the Ford foundation through Pregones Theater; 2002-2004 and 1999-2001 TCG National Theater Artist Residency Program Award; BRIO Awards (The Bronx Recognizes its own); Former Board Member (National Performance Network – NPN) and (Network of Ensemble Theaters-NET); New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect; BARD College\, BA ’92 (Literature/Language). Publications: UNIVERSES’ The Revolution will be Live! (2022 release- TCG Books); SLANGUAGE in The Fire This Time (TCG Books); BLUE SUITE in The Goodman Theatre’s Festival Latino – Six Plays (Northwestern University Press); PARTY PEOPLE in The Manifesto Anthology (Rain City Projects- Fall 2014); Featured on the covers of American Theater Magazine 2004 and The Source Magazine 2000. Member: Actors Equity Association (AEA) member.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/sou-theatre-presents-blood-wedding/2025-05-31/1/
LOCATION:SOU Theatre Building\, 491 S Mountain Ave.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Resistance Wine Company presents: Alquimistas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music\, bold wine\, and street tacos under the Rogue Valley sky. \n🎶 Alquimistas takes the stage from 7–9 PM\, delivering a high-energy\, genre-defying performance that blends rhythm\, soul\, and spirit.\n🌮 Tacos El Paisa will be on-site with mouthwatering eats available for purchase.\n🍷 Wine by the glass available all night—because great music deserves a great pour.\n🎟 $15 Cover — 100% goes to support the band. \nDoors open at 6 PM. Come early\, grab a bite\, and find your groove. \nLet’s make May 31st one to remember.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/resistance-wine-company-presents-alquimistas/
LOCATION:Resistance Wine Company\, 322 N Pioneer St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Wine
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SUMMARY:Off Script Presents: "The Harold"
DESCRIPTION:Off Script presents: “The Harold”\, an entirely improvised format where a theme is introduced\, expanded upon and reoccurs in a series of connected scenes. \nThe Harold format emphasizes patterns\, themes\, and group discoveries rather than a conventional story or plotline. In between scenes\, traditional improv games are played by the troupe. This classic improv format is great fun and full of surprises! \nThe shows will feature the spontaneous talents of Crystal Arnold\, Cody Christopherson\, Emmy Graham\, Daniel Jokelson\, Claudia Stevens\, Libby Sturgill\, and Rochelle Webster. Directed by Eve Smyth. The audience can expect two 40-minute shows with two completely different Harolds\, with a short intermission in between. \n“The Harold” has three performances only; Friday and Saturday\, May 30th and 31st at 7:00pm and Sunday\, June 1st at 3:00pm at The Bellview Grange\, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd in Ashland. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door only.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/off-script-presents-the-harold/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Ashland Bellview Grange\, 1050 Tolman Creek Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Performance,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Off Script":MAILTO:emmyjgraham@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T203000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250522T024846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T024846Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Recital - Holden Cook
DESCRIPTION:Support this senior at Southern Oregon University by coming to his recital. \nMost bass opera songs are about death\, so Holden decided to hold a service for his final performance at Southern Oregon University.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/senior-recital-holden-cook/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University Recital Hall\, 450 S. Mountain Ave.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20241014T174311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T174311Z
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SUMMARY:SOU Theatre presents: "Blood Wedding"
DESCRIPTION:SOU Theatre presents: Blood Wedding by Federico García Lorca directed by Mildred Ruiz-Sapp. Performances run May 22\, 2025- June 1\, 2025 on the SOU Main Stage Theatre. \nTickets are available online at https://sou.universitytickets.com or by calling the OCA Box Office at 541-552-6348. Accommodations for wheelchair seating and assisted listening devices are available by request via email: boxoffice@sou.edu. \nBlood Wedding is about a bride in her rural Spanish town is caught between her betrothed and an old lover\, who has a blood feud with the family of the betrothed. In a society that values marriage for profit more than marriage for love\, it explores love\, sexuality\, and violence through the lens of marriage. \nPerformances: \nThursday\, May 22 – 8:00pm (opening) \nFriday\, May 23 – 8:00pm \nSaturday\, May 24 – 8:00pm \nThursday\, May 29 – 8:00pm \nFriday\, May 30 – 8:00pm (Talk back w/ actors after the show) \nSaturday\, May 31- 2:00pm \nSaturday\, May 31- 8:00pm \nSunday\, June 1 – 2:00pm (closing matinee) \nABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Federico García Lorca is considered one of Spain’s greatest poets and dramatists. He was born June 5\, 1898\, in Fuente Vaqueros\, Spain. He went to Madrid in 1919\, where he met Salvador Dali\, who would later design the scenery for a production of Lorca’s play. \nDali would later design the scenery for the Barcelona production of Lorca’s play Mariana Pineda (1927). \nLorca’s two most successful poetry collections were Canciones (Songs)\, published in 1927\, and Romancero gitano (the Gypsy Ballads)\, published in 1928. Romancero gitano was especially daring for the time with its exploration of sexual themes and made Lorca a celebrity in the literary world. In the 1930s\, Lorca spent much of his time working on plays\, including a folk drama trilogy Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding) in 1933\, Yerma in 1934\, and La Casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba) in 1936. \nDuring the Spanish Civil war he was shot to death by supporters of General Francisco Franco. \nABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Mildred Ruiz-Sapp is an award-winning/critically acclaimed multi-hyphenated Puerto Rican artist and entrepreneur. \nA Theatre professional with equal life-long passions in Photography and Filmmaking\, she sets her eyes on uplifting our world through the lens of the people. \nShe is a Co-Founder/Core Member of UNIVERSES Theater Company* (founded in 1995) and of THE POINT Community Development Corporation* in the Hunts point Section of The South Bronx (founded in 1993). \nPlaywriting/Acting credits include AmericUS; UNISON; PARTY PEOPLE; AMERIVILLE; The Denver Project; One Shot in Lotus Position; BLUE SUITE; RHYTHMICITY; SLANGUAGE; THE RIDE. Acting-only credits include DJ Latinidad; The Comedy of Errors; The Unfortunates; Alfred Jarry’s UBU: Enchained. Awards/Affiliations: 2020 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation National Playwright Residency Program recipient; 2015 Doris Duke Performing Artist Award (Theatre); Oregon Shakespeare Festival Acting Company Member ( 2012-2017) and Ensemble in Residence; 2008 U.S. Cultural Ambassador w/ the U.S. State Dept./Jazz at Lincoln Center – Rhythm Road Tour; 2008 TCG Peter Zeisler Award; 2006 Career Advancement Fellowship from the Ford foundation through Pregones Theater; 2002-2004 and 1999-2001 TCG National Theater Artist Residency Program Award; BRIO Awards (The Bronx Recognizes its own); Former Board Member (National Performance Network – NPN) and (Network of Ensemble Theaters-NET); New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect; BARD College\, BA ’92 (Literature/Language). Publications: UNIVERSES’ The Revolution will be Live! (2022 release- TCG Books); SLANGUAGE in The Fire This Time (TCG Books); BLUE SUITE in The Goodman Theatre’s Festival Latino – Six Plays (Northwestern University Press); PARTY PEOPLE in The Manifesto Anthology (Rain City Projects- Fall 2014); Featured on the covers of American Theater Magazine 2004 and The Source Magazine 2000. Member: Actors Equity Association (AEA) member.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/sou-theatre-presents-blood-wedding/2025-05-31/2/
LOCATION:SOU Theatre Building\, 491 S Mountain Ave.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@sou.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250327T160229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T161142Z
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SUMMARY:Lithia Artisans Market
DESCRIPTION:The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season\, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September. \nCatch us for a “soft” opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge. \nWhether you join now or wait for warmer days\, we’re excited to share another wonderful session with you. (We sometimes cancel due to inclement weather.) \nVisit https://lithiaartisansmarket.com for more information.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/lithia-artisans-market/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:20 Calle Guanajuato\, 20 Calle Guanajuato\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250115T234929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T212804Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Appreciation and Attention
DESCRIPTION:Good relationships\, whether personal\, congregational\, regional\, or universal\, are made better when they include appreciation and attention. These are also the building blocks of gratitude and love. As we start our month of celebration\, Rev. Sean will offer a time of appreciation and attention. \n“We have reached the end of problem solving as a mode of inquiry capable of inspiring\, mobilizing\, and sustaining human system change. The future…belongs to methods that affirm\, compel\, and accelerate anticipatory learning involving larger and larger levels of collectivity.” – David Cooperrider \nMonthly Theme: Celebration \nAttend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/sunday-service-appreciation-and-attention/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Faith
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (RVUUF)":MAILTO:info@rvuuf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20240421T212702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T212746Z
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SUMMARY:South Mountain Friends Meeting
DESCRIPTION:South Mountain Friends Meeting meeting for worship held 11 a.m. Sundays at 543 S. Mountain Avenue\, Ashland. \nAll are welcome. Activities for children provided. With any questions\, call David Runkel at 541-210-0031 or email at davidrunkelor@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/south-mountain-friends-meeting/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:South Mountain Friends Meeting\, 543 S. Mountain Ave.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community event,Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250414T154457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T154457Z
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SUMMARY:SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
DESCRIPTION:Eastern European folk dancing to live music! \nNo experience necessary.\nNo partners needed.\nSundays at Bellview Grange.\n1050 Tolman Creek Rd.\nAshland\, OR 97520
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/sunfolk-dancing-at-the-grange-2/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Ashland Bellview Grange\, 1050 Tolman Creek Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="SunFolk Dancers":MAILTO:sunfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250517T144202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T144202Z
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SUMMARY:Beekman Bank Museum tours
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville\, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours. \nEstablished as a “gold dust” office in 1856\, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco. \nScheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3 pm\, Saturdays and Sundays\, from May 24 through August 31. The Beekman Bank Museum is located at 110 W. California Street (the corner of California and North 3rd streets) in Jacksonville. Guests can interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices\, gold shipping\, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks\, stage schedules\, and paperwork; and enter the vault that stored millions in gold! \nVisitors can spend as much or as little time as they like—although we suggest they allow at least 30 minutes. Tours are FREE\, but donations are encouraged since all monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of this historic legacy! \nThe original bank was established in 1856 as a “gold dust” office. (If we’re factual\, it was a safe.) Cornelius Beekman had come to Jacksonville in 1854 as an express rider between Yreka and Jacksonville carrying newspaper\, mail\, parcels\, and gold over the Siskiyous. When his employer’s firm failed\, he established Jacksonville’s Beekman’s Express and his gold dust office. In 1863 he became Jacksonville’s Wells Fargo agent and constructed the Beekman Bank. \nDuring Jacksonville’s heyday as the governmental\, commercial\, and social hub of Southern Oregon in the late 1800s\, the Beekman’s Bank saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters—equivalent to over $1 billion today! The current 1863 structure is the only commercial wooden building on California Streeet to survive Jacksonville’s many fires. It has been preserved intact as a museum since Cornelius Beekman\, the wealthiest and most prominent of Jacksonville’s pioneers\, locked the doors in 1915. \nAdditional information is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org/behind-the-counter/.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/beekman-bank-museum-tours/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Beekman Bank Museum\, 110 W. California St.\, Jacksonville\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Jacksonville":MAILTO:info@historicjacksonville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250501T202144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T202410Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Presentation ~ How to Build a Bridge: The Road to Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Are the growing divides in our world starting to feel overwhelming? \nThe first step\, and one that each one of us can do\, is to “depolarize within.” \nWe need to look for the walls of separation and hostility inside ourselves and learn how we can start dissolving them. With that as a starting point\, we become bearers of reconciliation in our own homes\, within our existing family structures\, in our workplaces\, and beyond. Come find out some ways\, as individuals\, we can get there. \nPresentation starts at 11:30 [Feel free to attend the service on Reconciliation at 10\, or for snacks at 11:15] \nPresenter: Marla Estes\, Founder www.BuildingBridgers.com Working to bridge the political divide since 2017 \nFor more information: marla@BuildingBridgers.com
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/free-presentation-how-to-build-a-bridge-the-road-to-reconciliation/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Ashland\, 1615 Clark Ave\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Building Bridgers":MAILTO:marla@buildingbridgers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20241014T174311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T174311Z
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SUMMARY:SOU Theatre presents: "Blood Wedding"
DESCRIPTION:SOU Theatre presents: Blood Wedding by Federico García Lorca directed by Mildred Ruiz-Sapp. Performances run May 22\, 2025- June 1\, 2025 on the SOU Main Stage Theatre. \nTickets are available online at https://sou.universitytickets.com or by calling the OCA Box Office at 541-552-6348. Accommodations for wheelchair seating and assisted listening devices are available by request via email: boxoffice@sou.edu. \nBlood Wedding is about a bride in her rural Spanish town is caught between her betrothed and an old lover\, who has a blood feud with the family of the betrothed. In a society that values marriage for profit more than marriage for love\, it explores love\, sexuality\, and violence through the lens of marriage. \nPerformances: \nThursday\, May 22 – 8:00pm (opening) \nFriday\, May 23 – 8:00pm \nSaturday\, May 24 – 8:00pm \nThursday\, May 29 – 8:00pm \nFriday\, May 30 – 8:00pm (Talk back w/ actors after the show) \nSaturday\, May 31- 2:00pm \nSaturday\, May 31- 8:00pm \nSunday\, June 1 – 2:00pm (closing matinee) \nABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Federico García Lorca is considered one of Spain’s greatest poets and dramatists. He was born June 5\, 1898\, in Fuente Vaqueros\, Spain. He went to Madrid in 1919\, where he met Salvador Dali\, who would later design the scenery for a production of Lorca’s play. \nDali would later design the scenery for the Barcelona production of Lorca’s play Mariana Pineda (1927). \nLorca’s two most successful poetry collections were Canciones (Songs)\, published in 1927\, and Romancero gitano (the Gypsy Ballads)\, published in 1928. Romancero gitano was especially daring for the time with its exploration of sexual themes and made Lorca a celebrity in the literary world. In the 1930s\, Lorca spent much of his time working on plays\, including a folk drama trilogy Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding) in 1933\, Yerma in 1934\, and La Casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba) in 1936. \nDuring the Spanish Civil war he was shot to death by supporters of General Francisco Franco. \nABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Mildred Ruiz-Sapp is an award-winning/critically acclaimed multi-hyphenated Puerto Rican artist and entrepreneur. \nA Theatre professional with equal life-long passions in Photography and Filmmaking\, she sets her eyes on uplifting our world through the lens of the people. \nShe is a Co-Founder/Core Member of UNIVERSES Theater Company* (founded in 1995) and of THE POINT Community Development Corporation* in the Hunts point Section of The South Bronx (founded in 1993). \nPlaywriting/Acting credits include AmericUS; UNISON; PARTY PEOPLE; AMERIVILLE; The Denver Project; One Shot in Lotus Position; BLUE SUITE; RHYTHMICITY; SLANGUAGE; THE RIDE. Acting-only credits include DJ Latinidad; The Comedy of Errors; The Unfortunates; Alfred Jarry’s UBU: Enchained. Awards/Affiliations: 2020 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation National Playwright Residency Program recipient; 2015 Doris Duke Performing Artist Award (Theatre); Oregon Shakespeare Festival Acting Company Member ( 2012-2017) and Ensemble in Residence; 2008 U.S. Cultural Ambassador w/ the U.S. State Dept./Jazz at Lincoln Center – Rhythm Road Tour; 2008 TCG Peter Zeisler Award; 2006 Career Advancement Fellowship from the Ford foundation through Pregones Theater; 2002-2004 and 1999-2001 TCG National Theater Artist Residency Program Award; BRIO Awards (The Bronx Recognizes its own); Former Board Member (National Performance Network – NPN) and (Network of Ensemble Theaters-NET); New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect; BARD College\, BA ’92 (Literature/Language). Publications: UNIVERSES’ The Revolution will be Live! (2022 release- TCG Books); SLANGUAGE in The Fire This Time (TCG Books); BLUE SUITE in The Goodman Theatre’s Festival Latino – Six Plays (Northwestern University Press); PARTY PEOPLE in The Manifesto Anthology (Rain City Projects- Fall 2014); Featured on the covers of American Theater Magazine 2004 and The Source Magazine 2000. Member: Actors Equity Association (AEA) member.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/sou-theatre-presents-blood-wedding/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:SOU Theatre Building\, 491 S Mountain Ave.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@sou.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250414T154005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T154245Z
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SUMMARY:JUNE IN BLOOM
DESCRIPTION:A garden party\, community event and fundraiser for Celia’s House in Holmes Park\, a non-profit residence for end-of-life care.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/june-in-bloom-4/
LOCATION:Celia’s House\, 217 S. Modoc Ave\, Medford\, OR\, 97504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community event,Conversation,Education,Food,Gardening,Health,Nature,Social issues
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern  Oregon Friends of Hospice":MAILTO:alex.castelo@sofriendsofhospice.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250507T133541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T055219Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie @ Camelot Theatre
DESCRIPTION:As the second installment in our American Masters Drama Series\, we would like to welcome you to the enchanting world of Tennessee Williams’ timeless classic\, The Glass Menagerie. \nThis poignant and beautifully crafted play invites you into the fragile and dreamlike lives of the Wingfield family. Experience the heart-wrenching struggle of Amanda\, the fading Southern belle\, as she navigates her hopes for her delicate daughter\, Laura\, and the restless yearnings of her son\, Tom\, caught between duty and his desire for freedom. With its lyrical language and evocative themes of memory and illusion\, The Glass Menagerie is a powerful exploration of family\, dreams\, and the unrelenting grip of the past. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to witness a masterpiece of American theatre\, brought to life with passion and precision on our stage. This production has a two-week engagement. \nSpecial Performances: \nWednesday\, May 21st: Pay What You Can Performance @ 7:30pm.\nThursday\, May 22nd: Preview Performance @ 7:30pm. All seats $25.\nFriday\, May 23rd: Opening Night Gala @ 6:45pm.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/the-glass-menagerie-camelot-theatre/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Camelot Theatre\, 101 Talent Avenue\, Talent\, 97540
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250515T051126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T051126Z
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SUMMARY:Off Script Presents: "The Harold"
DESCRIPTION:Off Script presents: “The Harold”\, an entirely improvised format where a theme is introduced\, expanded upon and reoccurs in a series of connected scenes. \nThe Harold format emphasizes patterns\, themes\, and group discoveries rather than a conventional story or plotline. In between scenes\, traditional improv games are played by the troupe. This classic improv format is great fun and full of surprises! \nThe shows will feature the spontaneous talents of Crystal Arnold\, Cody Christopherson\, Emmy Graham\, Daniel Jokelson\, Claudia Stevens\, Libby Sturgill\, and Rochelle Webster. Directed by Eve Smyth. The audience can expect two 40-minute shows with two completely different Harolds\, with a short intermission in between. \n“The Harold” has three performances only; Friday and Saturday\, May 30th and 31st at 7:00pm and Sunday\, June 1st at 3:00pm at The Bellview Grange\, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd in Ashland. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door only.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/off-script-presents-the-harold/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Ashland Bellview Grange\, 1050 Tolman Creek Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Performance,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Off Script":MAILTO:emmyjgraham@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250606T155116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T161423Z
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SUMMARY:June Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Emotionally Charged Narrative Paintings – Carol Aust
DESCRIPTION:June Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Emotionally Charged Narrative Paintings – Carol Aust \nMonday\, June 2 – Monday\, June 30\, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nOpening Reception: Friday\, June 6\, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nCurrently featured at ART on FIRST are emotionally charged narrative paintings by Carol Aust. Carol’s compositions are filled with intense emotional stories infused with mysterious tension and secrecy. She often places her figures in precarious environments where anything could happen. Sometimes celebratory\, sometimes lonely and disturbing\, her paintings express a wide range of human desire and yearning. Carol’s artwork consistently features strong and vibrant colors along with figures that are both engaging and vulnerable. \nFor more information\, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/june-exhibition-at-art-on-first-emotionally-charged-narrative-paintings-carol-aust/
LOCATION:ART on FIRST\, 20 South First Street\, Ashland\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="ART on FIRST":MAILTO:artonfirstashland@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T100000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160859
CREATED:20250124T163020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T163020Z
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SUMMARY:Higher Essence Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Classes for Beginners and 50+. \nStretching\, breathwork and flexibility\nMonday and Thursday\, 9:00 to 10:00 am at Hidden Springs Wellness Center\, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd.\, Ashland \nContact: ashlandginny@gmail.com
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/higher-essence-yoga/2025-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541.488.5342.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/intermediate-tai-chi-for-older-adults/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 1195 E Main St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION: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 up and down from the floor is required.  Each class will conclude with deep relaxation. Ages 50 & up. \n$20 per month-long session ($5/class)
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/gentle-yoga-for-older-adults/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:Ashland Senior Center\, 1699 Homes Avenue\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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SUMMARY:Line dancing for older adults
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLine dancing enhances balance\, provides fitness and strength and improves mental acuity through complex movement.  No partner is required.  Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541-488-5342. \n 
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/line-dancing-for-older-adults/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 1195 E Main St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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