Chamber Music Concerts presents: Marmen Quartet
2025-03-08 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 ninth concert of the series featuring Marmen Quartet on Saturday, March 8th at 3:00pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall.
PROGRAM:
Beethoven ‐ String Quartet in F Minor Op. 95 “Serioso”
Bartók ‐ String Quartet no. 3
Mozart ‐ String Quartet in C Major K. 465 “Dissonance”
Tickets are available at https://chambermusicconcerts.org
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
With the courage, vitality and intensity of its performances, the Marmen Quartet is fast establishing itself as one of the most impressive and engaging talents in chamber music, demonstrated by recent first prizes at the prestigious Bordeaux and Banff International String Quartet Competitions. The quartet has performed at leading European venues including Wigmore Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, Boulez Saal, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Stockholm Konserthuset, Milton Court (Barbican), Palladium Malmö and Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, with festival appearances at BBC Proms, Lockenhaus, Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Rheingau, Heidelberg and Zeister Musiekdagen festivals and the Amsterdam, Barcelona and Gulbenkian Foundation String Quartet Biennale Festivals.

Chamber Music Concerts Presents the Marmen Quartet
2025-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | 450 S Mountain Ave, Southern Oregon University Music Building, Ashland OR 97520, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520
With the courage, vitality and intensity of its performances, the Marmen Quartet is fast establishing itself as one of the most impressive and engaging talents in chamber music, demonstrated by recent first prizes at the prestigious Bordeaux and Banff International String Quartet Competitions. The quartet has performed at leading European venues including Wigmore Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, Boulez Saal, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Stockholm Konserthuset, Milton Court (Barbican), Palladium Malmö and Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, with festival appearances at BBC Proms, Lockenhaus, Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Rheingau, Heidelberg and Zeister Musiekdagen festivals and the Amsterdam, Barcelona and Gulbenkian Foundation String Quartet Biennale Festivals.
The concert program includes Beethoven’s String Quartet in F Minor Op. 95 “Serioso;” Bartók’s String Quartet no. 3; and Mozart’s String Quartet in C Major K. 465 “Dissonance.”
“What is special about the art of the British ensemble is its committed playing, the liveliness that does not aim to find a flawlessly distilled sound: Here one experiences a fresh, honest, human way of making music. The Marmen Quartet shines, opens up the work and shows what great music can do: intellectually stimulate and, above all, to be moving.” Süddeutsche Zeitung

Illuminated - A Trunk Show by Eyliana Gibson at The Columbia Hotel
2025-03-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Columbia Hotel, 262 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, United States
Eyliana is a hands on creator, using natural and found materials to craft sensory experiences for her audiences and clients.
Her installations are an immersion into color, texture, and heart centered intention, allowing the viewer to create their own story.
She is a hairdresser, editorial stylist and multi dimensional artist with a passion for fashion.
This show is a celebration of life and the beauty found in facing fears.
Breast cancer is the number one killer of women worldwide and after a personal scare, Eyliana has become an outspoken advocate for breast health.
In loving memory of Kristy, Geneva, Jessie and her grandmother, Regina Grace.
Ashland’s First Friday Art Walk
March 7th, 2025
5pm to 9pm
The Columbia Hotel

Jefferson Baroque Orchestra Presents Telemann: Tafelmusik I
2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Newman Methodist Church Grants Pass, 132 NE B St, Grants Pass, 97526
You will become a royal guest as you imagine yourself dining to the sweet sounds of Telemann’s Tafelmusik in Jefferson Baroque Orchestra’s presentation of the complete Tafelmusik Production I.
The first of three productions composed by Telemann specifically for ceremonial dinners, this work showcases two traversi (Baroque flutes) in a delectable array of orchestral and chamber works fit for a feast!

Band du Pays Swing Dance on International Women’s Day
2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
QUESTION FOR Ashland.news staff about this event: I see it marked as “published” but I have not seen it online on your site. Please let me know if it has been published, or if it is still slated for publication before the event itself, which is next Saturday. Thanks!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Band du Pays Swing’s first 2025 concert and dance will be held indoors at Paschal Winery. Evergreen ballroom dance instructor Jacob Jagger’s swing dance lesson is at 7 PM. The band plays 7:30 to 9:30 PM.

21 + Curated Open Mic Competition presented by the Ashland Folk Collective
2025-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Hall, Ashland, 44 S. Pioneer St, Ashland, 97520
We will hand select local musicians to compete in our 3rd Open Mic Competition!
First Place wins $500, an opening spot for AFC show, AFC merch, and 2 tickets for each performer!
Second place wins $200, Merchandise, & 2 tickets for each performer!
Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the AFC’s 2025 Free Concert series in Lithia Park!
This event is 21+. Drinks will be served

Sunday Service: Fear of Vulnerability
2025-03-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
The fear of being truly seen—of showing up in our full, imperfect humanity—can leave us feeling exposed and isolated. Vulnerability often stirs deep fears of rejection, judgment, or inadequacy, yet it also holds the key to genuine connection and healing. This sermon explores the tension between fear and the sacred power of being known. How can we confront the fear of vulnerability to foster deeper relationships and stronger communities grounded in presence, liberation, and transformation?
-Led by Eli Poore
“A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people. Only by embracing vulnerability can we build the connections that make us whole.”
— bell hooks
Monthly Theme: Fear
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-03-09 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

SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
2025-03-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Eastern European folk dancing to live music!
No experience necessary.
No partners needed.
Sundays at Bellview Grange.
1050 Tolman Creek Rd.
Ashland, OR 97520

Jefferson Baroque Orchestra Presents Telemann: Tafelmusik I
2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church Ashland, 175 N Main Street, Ashland, 97520

Public School Boards: Your questions answered!
2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
On March 9 from 3-5:00pm at the Medford Library the Rogue Valley chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWVRV) and the Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) will offer a presentation about what the role of a public school board director entails and offer information on how to run for a seat on school board. This meeting is open to the public.
Thinking of running for your school board? Just an interested citizen? Come and get answers to these and other questions:
• What is the role of the individual school board member?
• What authority does a school board have?
• How is a school board superintendent chosen?
• Who can run for a public school board seat?
The deadline for filing to run for a school board is March 20. Oregon public school board elections will be held on May 20. Get your questions answered by Kristen Miles, EdD, Director of Board Development for OSBA, and other experts who coordinate school boards statewide. More information is available at the OSBA website: www.osba.org/get-on-board

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-03-10 09:00 - 10:00 | OR
Yoga Classes for Beginners and 50+.
Stretching, breathwork and flexibility
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am at Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland
Contact: ashlandginny@gmail.com

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2025-03-10 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
2025-03-10 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)

A Practical Guide to Shakespeare: The OSF Series: Julius Caesar
2025-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join Dr. Lue Douthit, Director of Research & Practice at Play On Shakespeare, for an engaging series of three lectures on the Shakespeare plays being produced by The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2025. Designed as a prep before seeing the production, she will talk through some of the choices made by the production teams, which include a discussion about the script, theatre space, time period, and other theatrical components.
In this lecture, focusing on the 2025 OSF production of Julius Ceasar, Dr. Douthit will provide insight into the production team’s choices and what makes this version unique, including a discussion about the doubling and script choices. She will provide a general outline of the play to show how it works and give tips on what to look and listen for when seeing the production.
Mark your calendars for each lecture in this series:
March 10th at 1pm for a discussion of Julius Caesar
April 14th at 1pm for a discussion of As You Like It
May 12th at 1pm for a discussion of The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lue Morgan Douthit is the Director of Research and Practice and Co-Founder of Play on Shakespeare, where she oversaw the commission, development, and production of 39 Shakespeare plays in translation. Prior to that, she spent 25 seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival where she was director of new play development and dramaturgy. She also was the production dramaturg for more than 50 productions, including 15 world premieres and more than a dozen Shakespeare plays. She was the co-producer and co-founder of the Black Swan Lab (2009) at OSF and subsequently produced the Lab until 2016. Lue is the recipient of the 1999 Literary Manager & Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA) Prize in Dramaturgy and The Elliott Hayes Award for her work on Lorraine Hansberry’s play Les Blancs. She received her PhD from the University of Washington, her MFA from Trinity University, and her MA from the University of Arizona.

Line dancing for older adults
2025-03-10 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.

Spring into Civic Engagement: Empowering Your Voice in Local Government
2025-03-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
This program, scheduled to coincide with James Madison’s birthday—celebrating him as the “Father of the Constitution”—aims to empower patrons with tools and knowledge to actively engage in their communities and understand the workings of local government.
In partnership with local community leaders, the event will provide valuable insights into effective civic engagement. Attendees will hear from experienced leaders on interacting with city councils, county commissioners, and other local agencies, and receive practical tips for meaningful participation.

Qi-Gym 7-week series
2025-03-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Qi-Gym is transformative Qi-Gong with heart-brain balance techniques, including Brain Gym, that de-stress and rewire your brain to create harmony and strength within the nervous system and the Body-Mind-Heart connection.
Change your thoughts, change your life!
Benefits

Discover calm, flowing movements that relax both mind and body.
Learn easy tools to reprogram your brain for a positive mindset and a healthy body through gentle focus and inner balance.
Enhance your coordination, life force energy, and vitality to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Info and registration:
504-710-2622 or heartbrainbalance.com.
$140 for the 7-week series or $110 early bird (registered by Jan. 20, 2025.)
Mondays Feb. 3 to March 24, 5 to 6 p.m., Hidden Springs, 635 Lit Way, Ashland.
Register for a free tryout class at 5 p.m. Jan. 13 or Jan. 20.

Jim Falkenstein provides a dramatic reading of his trail guide “AshlandTrails.com”
2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join author and trail raconteur Jim Falkenstein as he provides a dramatic reading of his trail guide AshlandTrails.com: The Book Monday March 10th at 7:00 PM.
That’s right, I said it, a dramatic reading of a trail guide. In addition, Jim will describe his custom 12-mile hike from Tolman Creek Road all the way to Asante Hospital combining 15 different trails above the city of Ashland. Oredson-Todd, White Rabbit, Mike Uhtoff, Caterpillar, Alice in Wonderland, Red Queen, Gryphon, Bandersnatch, Lower Wonder, Upper Wonder, Fell on Knee, Hitt Road, Acid Castles, Grandview Ditch, and Hald Strawberry.
If you can survive all of that, there will be a free raffle at the end!

"Other World/s" at the Schneider Museum of Art
2025-03-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join the Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) for the exhibition “Other World/s”, a captivating group exhibition curated by SMA Executive Director Scott Malbaurn, featuring the visionary works of Heather Lee Birdsong, Ben Buswell, Alex Ito, and Stacy Jo Scott.
The exhibition delves into the concept of alternate and parallel universes, drawing inspiration from science fiction and the shifting realities of our time. The exhibition will be on view through March 15, 2025. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free, but a $5 donation is suggested. More information at https://sma.sou.edu/exhibitions/other-world-s/.
Image: “Image: (Detail) Alex Ito, “”Western Verbiage III”” (belated gratitude, for Ashland and Jacksonville, Oregon), 2024, Enamel paint on resin, foam, oxidized iron powder, wood, moss, artificial plants, historical objects Courtesy of the artist and others. Supported by the Jenni Crain Foundation

Youth Intro to 3D Printing + Robotics
2025-03-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Talent Maker City – new building, 100 W. Valley View Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
If you love tinkering with technology, this is the workshop for you. In this workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of how to use a 3D printer. While you’re waiting for your designs to print, we’ll teach you how to code and program robots.
* For Youth ages 9-17
Talent Maker City is a nonprofit makerspace with a mission to build a more connected, prosperous, and resilient community through hands-on creativity and innovative STEAM-based learning. (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math).

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-03-12 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: Medford Celebrates Oregon's 1934 Diamond Jubilee
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
At the height of the Great Depression, Medford, a city of 11,000 inhabitants, staged a series of history-themed parades, exhibitions, contests and entertainments unlike anything Southern Oregon had ever seen. The week-long State Diamond Anniversary Jubilee of 1934 was an event for the ages! Local historian Larry Mullaly examines personalities, ideas, and circumstances that led to the great event.
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). Registration is only required to attend the Zoom version of Medford’s program. Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2025-03-12 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.

Rogue Theater Company Presents: Doubt: A Parable
2025-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E Nevada St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Set in a 1960s Catholic School, Doubt: A Parable follows the intense confrontation between a strict nun and a charismatic priest as accusations and suspicions mount. This powerful drama raises timeless questions about truth, faith, and trust, as well as challenges certainty and ignites moral reflection in relation to boundaries.
Doubt: A Parable is directed by John Sipes and features Gina Daniels, Rainbow Dickerson, Daniel Molina, and Vilma Silva.
Tickets begin at $30.00. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.roguetheatercompany.com.

Soup Supper and Book Study for Lent
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:15 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland, 97520
Come together on Wednesday evenings, March 12 to April 9 for Trinity’s parish Lenten program.
We will begin with Evening Prayer in the church at 5 p.m., followed by a potluck soup supper and book discussion in the Parish Hall from 5:30-6:15 pm. The book for this year is Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit: Growing in Christlikeness, by noted theologian and priest of the Church of England, Christopher J. H. Wright.
You can order the book at Bloomsbury. Under Book Club Number 7 – you get a 20% discount. Takes about 10 days to get the book. The book is also available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/sk=cultivating+the+fruit+of+the+spirit+growing+in+christlikeness&crid=24JT94287ZLEY
Please sign-up to bring soup or bread in the church Parish Hal or contact the church office at 541-201-3418. Street parking. See more at https://www.trinitychurchashland.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/TrinityAshland/.

Amani Yoga - Yoga for Every Body
2025-03-12 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.

Get Inky! Deep Dive 4 Part Screenprinting Series
2025-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Talent Maker City – new building, 100 W. Valley View Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
Register for this 4-week workshop series with Talent Maker City to learn how to screen print your own designs.
Join screen printing instructors Carlos and Diego for this four-week workshop to learn how to screen print! Experiment with the photo emulsion screen printing technique and learn to print on paper and fabric. Then, create unique images that you will print onto t-shirts, totes, and paper.
Students can be total beginners or intermediates and are encouraged to come prepared with ideas to print. Bring sketchbooks, digital drawings, or any other ideas you would like to print and come prepared to Get Inky! Amy will help you troubleshoot your design and guide you through the process of making a successful print. Students will bring their own apparel to print on and time is limited. Expect to have time to print on only a few items.
This workshop includes the cost of a prepped screen.
* For Adults 18+
Talent Maker City is a nonprofit makerspace with a mission to build a more connected, prosperous, and resilient community through hands-on creativity and innovative STEAM-based learning. (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math).
