Writer and librarian Thomas A. Dodson will read from his short story collection, "No Use Pretending," at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, No. 305. Dodson's work has appeared in The Missouri Review, Gulf Coast, The Cincinnati Review, and elsewhere, and "No Use Pretending" was selected
The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the beautiful tasting room of Paschal Winery in Talent. The gatherings are open to the public, and all are welcome. They start with a set of music by volunteer performers, followed by an intermission to
Join the dynamic and knowledgeable Rich Fairbanks as he shares the history and ecology of fire in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. He will discuss both modern and indigenous management practices, informed by his own personal experience and consultation from indigenous people who gave him permission to share. He also will take us on an historic
"The Ghost Forest" provides the entire history of redwood logging and protection efforts, from the mid-19th century to the beginning of the 21st century. I tell this story as a journalist and historian, but also as an activist: In 1986 I quit my reporter’s job to spearhead the fight to save the last islands of
Please join us for breakfast on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the Ashland Elks Lodge. Veterans breakfasts are free. Donations are welcome from non-veterans. We’ll start serving at 7 a.m. and stop at either 11:30 a.m., or if we run out of food earlier. Elks Lodge 944 is at 255 Main St., Ashland. Scouts from
We will meet at 10 a.m. at the Rite Aid in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. The hike will be on the Green Springs Mountain Loop Trail, which is fairly flat and covers 2.2 miles at 4,200' elevation. Join the dynamic and knowledgeable Rich Fairbanks as he
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
Have you ever wanted to sing for fun? Have you ever wanted to discover your singing voice? Rehearse with us for Rogue World Wassailing this Dec. 1 and 16! Rehearsals are held 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 28 to Nov. 25, at Aryze Hot Yoga Studio, 330 Oak St., Ashland. Ruth Hoffecker, of Ashland
Written in 2016 by Sarah DeLappe, The Wolves is directed by Domenique Lozano. The play runs November 11-19 (opening with a 2 p.m. matinee) with 8 performances. Limited seating is available, and this show will be SEATED ON the SOU Main Stage Theatre stage. Rated PG-13 for adult content, limited seating on the SOU Main
In creating these new works, I fortunately am able to incorporate the best of two worlds. I combine my “Old Master” egg tempera and oil painting technique with digital printing, collage, and high flow paint. I also merge my proclivity for realism and control with my pension for multiple interpretations and chance. My intention is
What about living in Southern Oregon makes us grateful? For some it’s the beautiful forests, for some the rivers and lakes, for some the fishing or the coastal wonders, and for some the winter recreation or world class wines. All these local delights are threatened by climate change. It’s time to support your friends in
A bittersweet nostalgia lies at the heart of Imaginary People, the new album from Viv & Riley, coming Sept. 15, 2023 on Free Dirt Records. Over ten tracks, the pair applies an indie roots sheen to newly composed pop gems. Rooted originally in the folk tradition, the pair reframe the production into experimental territory, crafting
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