Sunday Service: Loving Anger
2025-01-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Is anger bad? Should we try to avoid it? If not, when should we embrace, even love anger? What can anger tell us? What can it do for us? How can we use anger to fuel our actions to counter evil and oppression? When is anger the right answer?
Monthly Theme: Anger
“Mindfulness does not fight anger or despair. Mindfulness is there in order to recognize.
To be mindful of something is to recognize that something is there in the present moment.
Breathing in, I know that anger has manifested in me; breathing out, I smile towards my anger.” -Thich Nhat Hahn
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-01-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-01-12 11:00 - 12:30 | South Mountain Friends Meeting, 543 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
South Mountain Friends Meeting meeting for worship held 11 a.m. Sundays at 543 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland.
All are welcome. Activities for children provided. With any questions, call David Runkel at 541-210-0031 or email at davidrunkelor@gmail.com

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2025-01-06 09:30 - 10:45, 2025-01-13 09:30 - 10:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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.

Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
2025-01-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-01-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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.
$20 per month-long session ($5/class)

Line dancing for older adults
2025-01-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-01-13 13:00 - 14:30 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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 is required. Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541-488-5342.

Big Ideas: The Current State of Local/Regional Journalism
2025-01-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
News media outlets all over America are facing some serious challenges. Come hear from local/regional industry professionals about what’s going on in Southern Oregon and beyond.
Bert Etling, Ashland.news Executive Editor, previously was Editor in Chief of The Applegater newsmagazine and edited the Ashland Daily Tidings from 2014 to 2019, leading a local news revival for the cherished community paper. Before that, he edited The Cambrian, a weekly newspaper published by the San Luis Obispo Tribune, part of the McClatchy Corp. During his 13 years as managing editor for The Cambrian, the paper won numerous awards, including General Excellence, the top prize in the prestigious California Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspapers contest. Etling began his community journalism career in 1982 at the Santa Ynez Valley News in Solvang, Calif. He has a degree in philosophy from Stanford University.
Bob Wise has been Vice President and General Manager of KOBI-TV NBC5 for 20+ years. In that time he has produced four U.S. Senate debates and five Gubernatorial debates in NBC5 studios. The station has won three National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Awards for the following programs: the Southern Oregon Meth Project, Youth Education Success (YES) and the suicide prevention mental health awareness campaign, In This Together. Wise has received the Oregon Broadcaster of the Year Award twice.
The monthly Big Ideas discussion series features prominent local experts speaking on relevant and timely issues affecting our community. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Ashland Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Jackson County Library Services.

Queer Coffee House @ the Medford Library
2025-01-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Join us for this longstanding program! We’ll gather on the first Tuesday of every month to watch movies, make crafts, play games, build community, and share favorite books, movies, podcasts, and more. LGBTQ+ folks and allies are all welcome!

Tutunov Piano Series presents: Yefim Bronfman
2025-01-07 19:30 - 21:00 | 450 S Mountain Ave, Southern Oregon University Music Building, Ashland OR 97520, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520
Internationally recognized as one of today’s most acclaimed and admired pianists, Yefim Bronfman stands among a handful of artists regularly sought by festivals, orchestras, conductors and recital series. His commanding technique, power and exceptional lyrical gifts are consistently acknowledged by the press and audiences alike.
Following summer festival appearances in Verbier, Israel, Aspen, Grand Tetons and Sun Valley, the season begins with a European tour celebrating the auspicious 500th anniversary of the Munich Opera and Orchestra with concerts in Lucerne, Bucharest, London, Paris, Linz, Vienna and Munich. In partnership with Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, together they will visit Japan and Korea, followed in the US by return engagements throughout the season with New York Philharmonic, Boston, Kansas City, National, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, San Francisco symphonies and Minnesota Orchestra. With Munich Philharmonic and both Brahms concerti on the program, he will travel to Spain and Carnegie Hall, followed by European engagements with Budapest Festival Orchestra. An extensive winter/spring recital tour will begin in Ljubljana and include Milan, Berlin, Cleveland, Chicago, Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, La Jolla and culminate in Carnegie Hall in early May.
Mr. Bronfman works regularly with an illustrious group of conductors, including Daniel Barenboim, Herbert Blomstedt, Semyon Bychkov, Riccardo Chailly, Christoph von DohnÃ¡nyi, Gustavo Dudamel, Charles Dutoit, Daniele Gatti, Valery Gergiev, Alan Gilbert, Vladimir Jurowski, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, Andris Nelsons, Yannick NÃczet-SÃcguin, Sir Simon Rattle, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Jaap Van Zweden, Franz Welser-Mast, and David Zinman. Summer engagements have regularly taken him to the major festivals of Europe and the US. Always keen to explore chamber music repertoire, his partners have included Pinchas Zukerman, Martha Argerich, Magdalena KoÅ¾enÃ¡, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Emmanuel Pahud and many others. In 1991 he gave a series of joint recitals with Isaac Stern in Russia, marking Mr. Bronfman’s first public performances there since his emigration to Israel at age 15.
Widely praised for his solo, chamber and orchestral recordings, Mr. Bronfman has been nominated for 6 GRAMMY Awards, winning in 1997 with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic for their recording of the three Bartok Piano Concerti. His prolific catalog of recordings includes works for two pianos by Rachmaninoff and Brahms with Emanuel Ax, the complete Prokofiev concerti with the Israel Philharmonic and Zubin Mehta, a Schubert/Mozart disc with the Zukerman Chamber Players and the soundtrack to Disney’s Fantasia 2000. His most recent CD releases are the 2014 GRAMMYÂ® nominated Magnus Lindberg’s Piano Concerto No. 2 commissioned for him and performed by the New York Philharmonic conducted by Alan Gilbert on the Da Capo label; Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1 with Mariss Jansons and the Bayerischer Rundfunk; a recital disc, Perspectives, complementing Mr. Bronfman’s designation as a Carnegie Hall â€˜Perspectives’ artist for the 2007-08 season; and recordings of all the Beethoven piano concerti as well as the Triple Concerto together with violinist Gil Shaham, cellist Truls MÃ¸rk, and the TÃ¶nhalle Orchestra ZÃ¼rich under David Zinman for the Arte Nova/BMG label.
Now available on DVD are his performances of Liszt’s second piano concerto with Franz Welser-Mast and the Vienna Philharmonic from Schoenbrunn, 2010 on Deutsche Grammophon; Beethoven’s fifth piano concerto with Andris Nelsons and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra from the 2011 Lucerne Festival; Rachmaninoff’s third concerto with the Berlin Philharmonic and Sir Simon Rattle on the EuroArts label and both Brahms Concerti with Franz Welser-Mast and The Cleveland Orchestra (2015).
Born in Tashkent in the Soviet Union, Yefim Bronfman immigrated to Israel with his family in 1973, where he studied with pianist Arie Vardi, head of the Rubin Academy of Music at Tel Aviv University. In the United States, he studied at The Juilliard School, Marlboro School of Music, and the Curtis Institute of Music, under Rudolf Firkusny, Leon Fleisher, and Rudolf Serkin. A recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, one of the highest honors given to American instrumentalists, in 2010 he was further honored as the recipient of the Jean Gimbel Lane prize in piano performance from Northwestern University and in 2015 with an honorary doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-01-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation.
We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.

Windows in Time: Robbie Collins: The Man Who Saved Jacksonville
2025-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Jacksonville historian Larry Smith will share the riveting story of Robbie Collins’ efforts to preserve Jacksonville’s historic buildings by founding the Jacksonville Boosters Club and spearheading the establishment of Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District.
Robbie’s preservation work is still reverberating throughout the Jacksonville of today, 60 years later. Robbie lived a life that circled the globe, but was firmly rooted in Jacksonville.
The monthly Windows in Time lunchtime lectures feature well-known writers and historians and bring alive the people, values, and events that shaped our southern Oregon heritage. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Library Services. Programs are presented in Medford (first Wednesdays, in-person and online) and again in Ashland (second Wednesdays, in-person). Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2025-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, 97520
Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.

Amani Yoga - Yoga for Every Body
2025-01-08 17:30 - 18:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register
$72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you’d like to join Yoga for Every Body by using the DROP-IN registration option or sign up for a whole SESSION of 4 classes.
Saturday Classes are from 12:30pm – 1:45pm at the Grove in Ashland.

Zazen Instruction for Beginners
2025-01-08 18:20 - 19:00 | Ashland Zen Center, 740 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, 97520
Ashland Zen Center will offer beginners an introduction to Zen meditation on Wednesday, January 8 at 6:20 pm.
The introduction will be followed by Zen meditation (zazen), a lovingkindness service, a teaching, and tea and treat. Wear loose, comfortable clothing for meditation. Register at www.ashlandzencenter.org. Call (541) 552-1175 or email info@ashlandzencenter.org for more information.

Chamber Music Concerts presents: Isidore Quartet
2025-01-08 19:30 - 21:00 | 450 S Mountain Ave, Southern Oregon University Music Building, Ashland OR 97520, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520
Join the Chamber Music Concerts Series for their 41st season and the fifth concert of the series featuring Isidore Quartet on Wednesday, January 8th 7:30pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall.
PROGRAM:
Mozart ‐ String Quartet in C Major, K. 465 “Dissonance”
Childs ‐ String Quartet no. 3 “Unrequited”
Mendelssohn ‐ String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 no. 3
Tickets are available at https://chambermusicconcerts.org
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2022, the New York City-based Isidore String Quartet was formed in 2019 with a vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory. The quartet is heavily influenced by the Juilliard String Quartet and the idea of “approaching the established as if it were brand new, and the new as if it were firmly established.”

Music in the Library: Rogue Valley Symphony
2025-01-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Take some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Once a month, musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with music. Enjoy it in passing or sit for a while and listen.
This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Symphony.

Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
2025-01-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
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 socialize and to discuss Society business and upcoming guitar-related events. The evening concludes with a second set of music, sometimes performed by visiting or local featured artists.
The meeting program includes a wide variety of selections, performed mostly on guitar, and some vocal by amateurs, students and professionals. Anyone may announce upcoming events during the intermission as well.

ScienceWorks January STEAM Social: Dynamic Dissections & The Science of Color
2025-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
Kick off the new year with ScienceWorks’s STEAM Social, a fun-filled evening of hands-on science, creativity, and community!
Perfect for all ages, this monthly event invites families, friends, and curious minds to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in an engaging, multigenerational setting.
This month’s featured workshop, “Dynamic Dissections: Owl Pellet and Squid Surprises,” offers a unique chance to delve into the wonders of animal anatomy. Dissect an owl pellet to uncover its secrets or explore the fascinating anatomy of squid. These hands-on activities are designed to spark curiosity and provide a memorable learning experience for participants of all ages.
At 7 PM, join renowned local artist Sarah F. Burns for a captivating slide talk on color theory. Sarah will debunk common myths and dive into the science behind color perception, from rich neutrals to vibrant rainbows. This foundational talk, infused with creativity and scientific insights, will change how you think about color. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, science lover, or curious explorer, Sarah’s presentation promises to inspire and educate.
Admission to STEAM Social
Free for Members & SOU Students
$10 for Non-Members
Includes full access to the museum’s exhibits
For the workshop, there’s a $5 materials fee for all participants. Beverages, including wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options, as well as light snacks, will be available for purchase to enjoy during this relaxed, social evening.

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-01-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting.
All 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.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-01-11 11:30 - 15:00 | Woodcarving, 123 N St, Central Point, OR, 97502, United States
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 members do several styles of woodcarving. Recommended beginning tool sets are available for purchase. Please call Ron Chappell 541-944-4535 for more information.

Amani Yoga – Yoga for Every Body
2025-01-11 12:30 - 13:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register
$72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you’d like to join Yoga for Every Body by using the DROP-IN registration option or sign up for a whole SESSION of 4 classes.
Wednesday Classes are from 5:30pm – 6:45pm at the Grove in Ashland.

Alice Di Micele and Force Of Nature
2025-01-11 20:00 - 23:30 | Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, OR, 97540
Alice Di Micele is an Americana/Folk artist, rooted in the natural world, using the earth as her primary source of inspiration, threading its essence into her music. Alice’s connection to nature has created a deep bond with her listeners over the decades, gifting people a safe space to express their emotions and heal in the process. Throughout her career, she has released a staggering 17 albums, including her latest works ‘Every Seed We Plant’ and ‘Interpretations: Vol 1’, building a dedicated fanbase along the way.
Alice Di Micele weaves a rich tapestry of sounds, from the early days of her folk-inspired songs, through to the sensual influences of jazz and soul, and the energetic pulse of funk and rock. Her kaleidoscopic soundscape is grounded by her warm, magnetic vocals. From rich deep tones to impressive high notes, and gorgeous Joni Mitchell-esque vibrato inflexions, Alice’s vocals stretch over five octaves, giving her voice both power and intimacy.

Sunday Service: Holy Fire
2025-01-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Do stories of Righteous Anger still have something to say to us? Is there a way to think of anger while still refraining from violence and working toward peace? Is there a Unitarian Universalist theology of anger?
Monthly Theme: Anger
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

Opening Art Reception at 1st Justice-inspired Art Gallery in PNW
2025-01-12 14:00 - 17:00 | 125 S. 11th St., Montague, California
You are warmly invited to join us at the Opening Reception of our next exhibit.
Struggle for Peace: Finding Peace Within showcases the work of four justice-affected artists.
Featured artist Bea Duran-Whiteman has won 3 Best of Show awards for her masterful oils and watercolors. Bea will participate in a public interview. She is dedicating this show in memory of her 2 brothers, who were both incarcerated. View out-of-the-box historical portraits by “Bear” Harold Cubbedge of Hillsboro, Oregon. Fine glass art and jewelry by Allyson Seelinger Holminski of Reno, Nevada.
Also meet Timothy Morris, an exceptional jewelry bead artist. Wine, appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

A STORY ALOUD : A Staged Reading of Short Stories
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
A STORY ALOUD brings together three professional actors to present a staged reading of a classic short story by such authors as Flannery O’Connor, Edgar Allan Poe, and James Baldwin.
Hosted by actor Barret O’Brien, A STORY ALOUD is a celebration of the twin beauties of riveting writing and locally-owned bookstores.
The event is an hour and admittance is free.

FREE STAGED READING
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Hosted by actor Barret O’Brien, A STORY ALOUD brings together three professional actors to present a staged reading of”A Burglar’s Christmas” by Willa Cather.
With a dash of sound effects and a sprig of music, A STORY ALOUD is a celebration of the double beauties of riveting writing and local bookstores.
