A Conversation with Artist Wataru Sugiyama
2024-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for a conversation with local artist, sculptor, and ceramist Wataru Sugiyama on his life, his creations, and the joy to be found in art.
When Sugiyama left an engineering career in Japan to pursue a Communications degree at SOU, there was no way of knowing that a required art class would change everything. From then on, his passion for creating art only grew. Sugiyama crafts his pieces in studios in Ashland and Phoenix, but his art has received national attention–he was recently selected as one of 120 participants in the Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington D.C. His sculpture “Gift” can be found at the Gresham St. entrance of the Ashland Library, welcoming all who enter.

Applegate Siskiyou Alliance Fall Fundraiser
2024-09-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 97530
To attend the event, please make a generous donation of $25 or more on our online donation page, or pay $30 at the door (wine and food not included). Donations can be made at the following link: https://donate.applegatesiskiyou.org/donate/
Event Schedule:
3:00 Socializing with ASA Supporters & Neighbors: Taste some wine from Red Lily Vineyards and enjoy a meal from the Sultan’s Delight food cart (wine and food not included in door price). Check out the silent auction and support ASA! (Auction ends at 6:30)
3:30-4:30 River Restoration, Birds & Beavers: A Riparian/River Restoration Walk on the Applegate River at Red Lily Vineyards with Katelyn Detweiler, Project Manager for Freshwater Trust who initiated the Red Lily Restoration Site, Luke Ruediger, Executive Director of ASA, who spent years monitoring vegetation on the site, Jakob Shockey, Executive Director of Beaver Coalition, & Marion Hadden, Board of Director for Applegate Siskiyou Alliance.
4:30-5:00 ASA Updates by Luke Ruediger & Applegate Valley poetry by Diana Coogle
5:00-7:00 Music by David Pinksy & Phil Newton: Enjoy the blues with local duo David Pinsky & Phil Newton, have a drink, bid on the silent auction and socialize with supporters of ASA.
When: Sunday, September 29 3:00-7:00 PM
Where: Red Lily Vineyards in the Applegate Valley
(11777 Highway 238)

Mama's Broke with The Resonant Rogues presented by the Ashland Folk Collective
2024-09-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Cedarwood Farm Barn Show, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
Mama’s Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere.
Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies, while they artfully juggle fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original -and often dark- compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre. Drawing from old-time, Quebecois, blues, punk, celtic, balkan and doom metal, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new.
The Resonant Rogues
The Resonant Rogues’ dark Appalachian folk paints a picture of their lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina and on the road. Anchored by the songwriting duo of Sparrow (banjo, accordion) and Keith Smith (guitar), they’ve traveled the byways and highways of America and crossed the oceans with instruments in tow. From riding freight trains to building their own homestead, the pair are no strangers to blazing unconventional trails.
The Rogues just released a new album, recorded in Nashville with renowned producer Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray for the Riff Raff), featuring guest appearances from Sierra Ferrell, Benjamin Tod, John James Tourville (Deslondes), and Jason Dea West.

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-09-30 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
2024-09-30 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
2024-09-30 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.

Isa Lara Marie discusses her book First Light: The Making of a Healer: Reclaim Your Life, Your Power, Your Destiny
2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Witness the resilience of the human spirit in “First Light,” an intimate memoir chronicling Isa’s journey from surviving severe abuse to becoming a beacon of healing and empowerment. From enduring ritual sexual cult abuse in her church to reclaiming her true essence as a healer, Isa’s story is a testament to the power of transformation.
Through her words, Isa invites you to embark on a journey of inspiration and self-discovery. “First Light” serves as a guiding light, reminding you of the divine force that constantly guides and supports you, even in the darkest of times.
Interwoven with spiritual insights, “First Light” offers practical wisdom on healing from trauma and rediscovering your true self. It is a story of reclaiming wholeness and reconnecting with the essence of your being.
As you immerse yourself in Isa’s narrative, you’ll find inspiration, strength, and a profound sense of remembrance. “First Light” is not just a memoir—it’s a call to break the chains of silence surrounding abuse. Redemption awaits in the pages of “First Light.”

Books at Noon
2024-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join a group of voracious readers each month at the Ashland Library for a bring-your-own-book style book group. Share what you are reading and find your next great read.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2024-10-02 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.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2024-10-02 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.

City of Ashland Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
2024-10-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Development building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
City of Ashland’s monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting.

Book Launch: Healing Religious Hurts @ Paschal Winery
2024-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
Religion is supposed to provide the ultimate comfort, but sadly, it can sometimes inflict shame, guilt, pain and rejection, leaving people hungering for spiritual nourishment.
Healing Religious Hurts: Stories & Tips to Find Love and Peace by Elizabeth Ann Atkins & Joanie Lindenmeyer gently guides the reader on a journey toward healing, learning how to overcome religious trauma, and discovering love and peace within oneself.
Through poignant contributions from individuals who have navigated disappointment and scandal within the church and other religious communities, the book empowers readers to embark on their own journey toward inner peace and self-acceptance.
The book features contributions written by LGBTQ+ people about how they and allies can find spiritual peace as well as a faith community that embraces and celebrates who they are.
Come celebrate the book launch at Paschal Winery and Vineyard, 1122 Suncrest Rd, Talent, OR 97540.
Publisher: Two Sisters Writing and Publishing, Ashland, Oregon. https://twosisterswriting.com/book/healing-religious-hurts/

Friends of Hannon Library Speakers Series
2024-10-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
On October 3, 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm, the Friends of Hannon Library will host a panel discussion on “Challenges for Today’s Libraries.” The discussion will address current issues affecting librarians and library patrons alike, in both public and academic libraries. Nationally and locally, libraries face daunting issues. A host of challenges – rising costs, funding cuts, outdated facilities, social problems, and the politicization of access to library materials – weigh on their future. Panelists include Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian of Oregon, Kari May, Jackson County Library Services Director, and Jennifer Cox, Dean of Library and Learning Resources at Chemeketa Community College will offer their views on how we might respond to these challenges. Carrie Forbes, Dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies and the University Library at SOU will moderate the panel.

Friends of the Hannon Library present: Challenges For Today's Libraries
2024-10-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The Friends of the Hannon library will host a panel discussion entitled “Challenges for Today’s Libraries” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library, room 206.
The discussion will address current issues affecting librarians and library patrons alike, in both public and academic libraries. Nationally and locally, libraries face daunting issues. A host of challenges — rising costs, funding cuts, outdated facilities, social problems, and the politicization of access to library materials — weigh on their future.
Panelists include Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian of Oregon, Kari Mary, Jackson County Library Services, and Jennifer Cox, Dean of Library and Learning Resources at Chemeketa Community College. Carrie Forbes, Dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies and the University Library at SOU, will moderate the panel.
The event is free and open to the public. A Zoom link will also be available on the Friends website, https://hanlib.sou.edu/friends/lectureseries.html.

CHILDREN OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and the Story of a Murderous Faith by Lori Hellis
2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
In this gripping work of true crime, a criminal lawyer takes readers inside the notorious Lori Vallow case and the devastating “doomsday murders.”
A blonde beauty queen, missing children, six suspicious deaths, and the twisted Mormon doomsday writings of her fifth husband are only the beginning of a tragic crime saga that gripped Americans and instigated frantic searches all over the country.
It all started when Lori Vallow met Chad Daybell at a doomsday prepper event. Their story grew like a wildfire that creates its own weather, and what happened next will shock even the most experienced true crime reader.
Clinging to and manipulating one another, Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell believed the return of Jesus Christ was imminent and that God had chosen them to lead the 144,000 and usher in the new millennium. When the people closest to them began dying, it became clear they would stop at nothing to be together and fulfill their mission. When the bodies of Lori’s missing children–J.J. and Tylee–were discovered in Chad’s backyard, the strange and complex story of their fundamentalist Mormon beliefs were revealed in all their true horror.
Author Lori Hellis, a retired criminal lawyer, had just moved to Arizona when news of J.J. and Tylee’s disappearance broke, and there were reports about these missing children that linked them to a neighboring community. She began to follow the case closely, trying to understand this perfect storm of people and circumstances that culminated in the death of innocents. In Children of Darkness and Light, Hellis digs deep into the investigation, trial, and verdict to craft a haunting narrative that illuminates one of the most confounding crimes in recent memory.
Lori Hellis practiced criminal and family law in Bend, Oregon until she retired from practice to devote time to writing. During her legal career, Lori worked both as a prosecutor and a public defender representing adults and juveniles in criminal matters; she served twenty years in the Air National Guard and has been a passionate advocate for children, victims of domestic violence, and veterans.
Thursday October 3rd 7:00 to 8:oo pm

Motrik at The Resistance Barrel Room
2024-10-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us at Resistance Wine Company to enjoy some wine, beer and Live Music. Portland’s MØTRIK are “America’s Best Krautrock Band.”
Formed in 2012, their live shows have become well known for sprawling sounds and dense clouds of fog emanating from a traffic cone, all pierced by lasers from the eyes of a Unifox. Tickets are $15 in advance.

'Storyliving' - Transforming Leadership through Everyday Communications by Jay Golden
2024-10-03 21:00 - 2024-10-08 17:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
Your audience is drowning in a sea of data. How can you be more memorable and more transformative as a leader in this time of information overload? How can your authenticity and purpose truly influence your most treasured audiences?
The answer is in the journeys you’ve taken, and the gems you’ve left by the side of the road.
In this highly interactive talk, Story Living, CEO Storytelling Coach and Author Jay reveals how shaping your essential insights into retellable stories can make your change-making more impactful and your work more purposeful.
Story Living means:
• Story listening
• Being a student of transformation
• Leveraging the brain science of memorability
• Translating meaning from your lived experience to catalyze purposeful leadership
• Gathering, shaping, and sharing a collection of essential, retellable stories to guide people through the noise
Jay Golden is an author, CEO story coach, and international speaker on leadership through storytelling. As founder and Chief Storyteller at Retellable, Jay teaches leaders in tech, sustainability, travel, and food sectors to find, shape, and catalyze authentic stories that change leadership and culture. While the impact of these stories have reached around the planet, the work always begins very locally. “Before a story can change the world,” says Jay, “It first has to change you.”
Jay is an open-water swimmer, language enthusiast, and the author of Retellable: How Your Essential Stories Unlock Power and Purpose.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.retellable.com
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14

First Friday Bike Ride
2024-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Ashland Plaza, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Meet riders on the Plaza in downtown Ashland at 5pm, and start the group ride at approximately 5:15pm. We’ll end back at the Plaza. This monthly, all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly ride is hosted by Streets For Everyone, an action team of the Ashland Climate Collaborative.
Friday, October 4 · 5-6 pm
The Plaza · 26 N Main St, Ashland

Transportation

October First Friday Art Show with Shanna Rose and Wear the Forest- Botanical Prints
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | KS Wild Center, 562 "A" Street, Ashland, 97520
Botanical Print is an art form that transfers images of leaves, plants, and flowers onto natural fabrics using only non toxic mordants (soluble metal salts) and plant dyes.
Heat is used to coaxe the tannins and pigments from the leaves onto the cloth. Fibers used are silk crepe and charmeuse, virgin wool, and raw silk.
Artist Bio: Fiber Artist Shanna Rose expresses her passion for the natural world through her Botanical Print. She enjoys a life in the country growing flowers, food, medicines, and dyes. When she learned this art form, she knew that this was what she was meant to do, as it blended her life of plants and trees directly into her art.
Artist Statement: By bringing the Spirit of the plants to your clothing, may you “Wear the Forest”.

October First Friday Art Walk!
2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Ashland, East Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for First Friday Art Walk!
We’re excited to share a diverse array of wonderful artwork on display this month and created by our very talented artists. From eclectic visual delights, to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience continues to grow as you stroll through Downtown Ashland and visit each gallery and studio.
For a complete list of participating locations and a map, please visit the link below.
www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk

Ashland's First Friday Empanada Throwdown
2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
We noticed that a lot of places in Ashland do something cool for First Friday. So, sure, we’ll be followers this time.
We’re calling it First Friday Flights! Or maybe we’re calling it the Empanada Throwdown!
Either way, it’s a music, food, and wine event that you should definitely join! Here’s the deal:
Freshly made local empanadas from Caba Empanadas. Light summer wines from Resistance Wine Co (that’s us!)
You could pretty much hang out all day if you want. But if you just want to pop in for a few empanadas/pours, you could have plenty of time left to visit all the other galleries.
Also, we have some art so you don’t just have to look at that weird friend you invited… But, still, bring your friends.
$20.00 Wine tastings + whatever an empanada cost in 2024.
RSVPs are greatly appreciated!

The Tutunov Piano Series presents: Andrey Ponochevny
2024-10-04 19:30 - 21:00 | 450 S Mountain Ave, Southern Oregon University Music Building, Ashland OR 97520, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520
The Tutunov Piano Series presents: Andrey Ponochevny in concert on Friday, October 4th at 7:30pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall.
Livestream available: $35/household. Tickets are $35/reserved seating, $30 seniors and are available at https://sou.universitytickets.com
ABOUT GUEST ARTIST ANDREY PONOCHEVNY:
Andrey Ponochevny’s career has encompassed the globe as a preeminent talent among performing artists today. Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer has written that, “His performance seized attention from first note to last.” Additionally, The Washington Post stated that his playing had “power and finesse that brought the audience to its feet in a long-standing ovation.”
Ponochevny has received prizes at many international piano competitions, including the Bronze Medal at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, First Prize at the William Kapell International Piano Competition in Maryland and First Prize at the Tomassoni International Piano Competition in Cologne. His other competition accolades include awards at international competitions in Prague, Warsaw (Chopin), Dublin, Hong Kong, Riga and New Orleans.
Among his numerous awards, he was twice named “Outstanding Artist in China” (2009 and 2011), “Honorable Professor” of Jilin College of Arts (China) and “Visiting Professor” at Beihua University (China). In his hometown of Minsk (Belarus), he was awarded the title “Minskovite of the year” in 2002.
In the concert hall, Ponochevny has garnered equal success having performed extensively in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. He has given solo recitals at major venues including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York City, The Kennedy Center and Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., Preston Bradley Hall in Chicago, the Cleveland Institute of Music, Beethovenhalle in Bonn, Philharmonie in Cologne, City Hall in Hong Kong, Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria in Santander, Salle Alfred Cortot in Paris, National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw, Stadtcasino in Basel and the Harbin Opera House in China.
Ponochevny’s appearances with orchestras include performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Louisiana Philharmonic, Des Moines Symphony, Irving Symphony, Plano Symphony, Belarusian State Chamber Orchestra, East Texas Symphony, Rogue Valley Symphony, Illinois Symphony, Nashua Symphony, Warsaw Philharmonic, Wuhan Philharmonic, Tianjin Symphony, Xinjiang Philharmonic, Belarusian State Symphony and the Orquestra Filarmonica del Municipio de Guayaquil, among others.
His concerts have been broadcast on WGBH Boston, WQXR New York, WFMT Chicago, WDR Cologne (Germany), Kultura Minsk (Belarus), SIRTVS Ljubljana (Slovenia), ROROR Bucharest (Romania), AUABC Adelaide (Australia), and DKDR Copenhagen (Denmark). Ponochevny has also performed at many prestigious festivals including the Ruhr Klavier Festival and International Ludwigsburg Festival (Germany), Serie de los Nuevos Virtuosos (Puerto Rico), Bravissimo Festival (Guatemala), International Keyboard Institute & Festival (New York City, NY), Changchun International Festival (China), Piano Texas (Fort Worth, TX), Music in the Mountains (Durango, CO) and Lanzhou International Piano Festival (China).
Mr. Ponochevny is currently teaches at Southern Methodist University (Dallas) and at the University of Dallas, (Irving).Mr. Ponochevny is a Yamaha Artist.

Stop Motion Animation Film Shorts
2024-10-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:15 | SOU Meese Auditorium
Learn about the history of stop motion animation by viewing short films and excerpts from marvelous feature films from 1907 to 2024 from around the world.
Before-CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) animated films were created using a time intensive process of filming one frame at a time, moving the object slightly then filming one more frame. Many different techniques of stop motion animation will be shown in this variety evening.
This free program is presented by Steven Mayerson and SOU Creative Arts
Location: Meese Auditorium in the SOU Arts Building
Park behind the Schneider Museum of Art
This show is rated PG-13

Walk for Hope
2024-10-05 09:30 - 13:30 | Mary and Dick Heimann Cancer Center, 3011 E Barnett Rd, Medford, 97504
Asante Foundation is thrilled to announce its third annual Walk for Hope, a community event to honor and celebrate cancer survivors, caregivers, families and the memories of those we have lost to cancer taking place Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Mary and Dick Heimann Cancer Center, 3011 E Barnett Rd, Medford.
This uplifting event is free to all participants and welcomes everyone to join in a 1.5 mile walk around the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center’s Medford campus. The day begins with check-in at 9:30 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 11:00 a.m. and concludes with a lively finish line celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring music by Rogue Suspects, local food trucks and fun activities for the entire family.
Walk for Hope supports cancer care services at Asante, with 100% of all proceeds helping provide critical support and resources to those who are facing cancer in our community. The event is free to the public though preregistration is required. You may also sign up to volunteer if you are interested in serving as a course guide or traffic safety volunteer to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants.
For more information, please visit https://asantefoundation.org/walk-for-hope/ or contact Asante Foundation at (541) 789-5025

Pride Parade 2024
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Main Street, Ashland, Ashland, 97520
The time of this year’s Pride Parade is FREEDOM, freedom to love. Justin Huertas a.k.a. OSF’s Lizard Boy, is our Grand Marshall.
March with us or be a spectator October 5, starting at 10 AM. Main St. from Union St to the Bandshell.
Performances, drag, aerial, DJ, food truck, and more at the Bandshell 11-1
More: https://www.sopride.org/

Central Point Woodcarvers
2024-10-05 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.

Magical Creatures Taxidermy
2024-10-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Decorating for Halloween can be a messy task. In this Magical Creatures Taxidermy workshop, you’ll learn the art of decorative animal reconfiguration.
Each animal has been prepared for your design choices, so you can make a new life with old parts. We have strong, thick thread that you can use to sew the parts together. With your artisan craftsmanship and some good strong thread, you’ll have a great new friend.

An Evening Celebrating the Music of Django Reinhardt w/ Jimmy Grant, Sam Farthing, and special guest
2024-10-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain, Ashland, 97520
Join us for an evening of beautiful melodies and swinging rhythms with a trio of some of America and Europe’s finest musicians, playing in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. The trio features Jimmy Grant (US) and Sam Farthing (US) on guitars, Simon Planting (NL) on bass, and a very special guest violinist from far away. Don’t miss this extraordinary musical experience!
Jimmy Grant: Jimmy Grant grew up in a Northern California household rich with musical influences. During his travels across the country with his dad’s bluegrass band, he discovered the music of Django Reinhardt. Although his early musical landscape was shaped by Russian folk, bluegrass, Celtic, and classical music, he was irresistibly drawn to the vibrant sounds of Django Reinhardt from a young age.
Under the guidance of renowned guitarists Jim Nichols and Howard Alden, Jimmy honed his craft, blending influences from Bach, Benny Goodman, and Joe Pass into his unique style. His artistry has led him to perform alongside acclaimed musicians such as David Grisman, Gonzalo Bergara, Ludovic Beier, Andreas Oberg, Tim Kliphuis, Paulus Schafer, Robin Nolan, Trio Dinicu, Rhythm Future Quartet, and the Hot Club of San Francisco. His performances have graced prestigious stages including Djangofest Northwest, The Savannah Music Festival, Nor Cal Jazz Festival, and The New York Hot Jazz Festival, as well as various venues throughout Europe.
As a passionate educator, Jimmy has taught at colleges across the United States and has been a faculty member at the Django in June Festival in Massachusetts, Grappelli-Django Camp in Holland, and currently hosts his own “Camp Django” in Ashland, OR. He shares his insights into gypsy jazz through contributions to “Gypsy Jazz Secrets Magazine.” Jimmy’s creative endeavors also include recording two albums under his own name, participating in several jazz and rock albums, and having his music featured in films and television. Notably, his original composition “Insomnia” was a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition in the jazz category.
Sam Farthing:
Twenty-one year old Baltimore guitarist, composer, and educator Sam Farthing has dedicated his life to the preservation of the traditions of gypsy jazz and swing. Beginning his musical journey as a classical guitarist, Sam gravitated towards the music of Sinti swing guitarist Django Reinhardt, and began immersing himself completely in the style. Over the last seven years, Samuel has studied and performed with some of the world’s top gypsy jazz guitarists including Stochelo and Mozes Rosenberg, Fapy Lafertin, Tchavolo and Samson Schmitt and many others. Samuel has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious gypsy jazz festivals across the world including Django sur Lennon, Djangofest Northwest, Djangofest Mill Valley, Django a Gogo, Charm City Django Jazz Fest.
Simon Planting:
Dutch double bassist Simon Planting lives near San Francisco, but studied Classical bass with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Jazz at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam before embarking on a professional career. He has performed in concerts and festivals the world over, and has compiled an impressive discography with artists like Mathilde Santing, Fapy Lafertin, Jimmy Rosenberg, Stephane Wrembel, and John Jorgenson. Simon Planting is the DjangoFest NW Artistic Director.

A Sunday afternoon of Wine and Writers
2024-10-06 01:00 - 15:00
Roxy Ann Winery presents authors Pam Dehnke, Will Astrike, and Ginny Dean for an afternoon of sharing stories and book signing.
