A show celebrating European and African-American musical traditions through the lens of sisterhood is coming to Southern Oregon University at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, according to a news release. "Honoring My Sister's Beauty" will feature Los Angeles opera singers Lindsay Abdou and Brooke
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.
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 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
In this spiritual coming-of-age memoir, Jim Gilkeson takes the reader on a storyteller’s journey into three now non-existent subcultures of spiritual and social experimentation in the U.S. and Northern Europe. Told in a series of short interlocking vignettes spanning the years from 1949 to 2015, Gilkeson traces his unlikely path from his conventional upbringing in
With turmoil in the political system and banking system, a dearth of affordable housing, and rising inflation making food costs close to prohibitive for human beings, now may be a good time to look at alternative models of economic justice. The 19th century American political economist, Henry George, is acknowledged as one of the primary
A day for Jackson County households to drop off hazardous waste for free is coming this weekend, according to a news release. Jackson County's Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Rogue Transfer & Recycling, 8001 Table Rock Road, White City. Recology Ashland is sponsoring
The Southern Oregon University Chamber Choir presents "Breathing Masterworks" for their Spring Concert. Free livestream: https://youtu.be/DnxniXPFHIg
Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer-songwriter: that's Bryan Bielanski. Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and REM, he has a distinct musical style and lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you're really alive! This critically
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Southern Oregon University is sponsoring a free, public lecture series this spring in the SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave. in Ashland. May 5 Dr. Terry Longshore, Solo Recital: "balance/flow—an intermedia percussion experience: May 12 Dr. Jerron Jorgensen, SOU Chamber Choir and the Contemporary American Vocal Music
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training, taught by Ashland Fire & Rescue firefighters, is fun, challenging, and covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. With effective training and teamwork, you will be able to do the greatest good for the greatest number of victims
Rogue Valley Bird Day is returning to the North Mountain Park Nature Center from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13. This free, all-ages event is a local celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign to raise awareness about migratory birds and international conservation efforts. Activities will include games and crafts for kids,
(It’s free)
