In 17th-century England, a female healer inflames the fury of a witchfinder in this propulsive novel about murder, revenge, and the dangerous power of knowledge. Mary Fawcett refines the healing recipes she’s inherited from generations of women before her—an uncanny and moral calling to empathize with the sick. When witchfinder Matthew Hopkins arrives in her
Singer-songwriter Bella White will perform at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Doors open at 7 p.m. Singer-songwriter John Craigle will also perform. The show is for 21+.
Barry Kraft explores the First Folio of William Shakespeare’s plays—the first collected edition published in 1623, 7½ years after Shakespeare’s death. Folio editions were large and expensive books that were seen as prestige items. Shakespeare had a hand in writing about 40 plays, 36 of which are contained in the First Folio. This talk is
Humanity is in a crucial moment of transition. The climate crisis is real. Issues of renewable energy are among the things we need to consider for a sustainable future. What technological issues regarding our generation, distribution, storage, and conservation of electrical power must we prioritize at this moment? Technological pioneers Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla
Ashland First Baptist Church will host a performance of the African Children's Choir at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the church, 2004 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The event is free and open to the public.
The world-renowned Takács Quartet is now entering its 48th season, which features performances at prestigious European and North American venues. In 2014 the Takács became the first string quartet to be awarded the Wigmore Hall Medal and be inducted into Gramophone’s Hall of Fame. “One of the world’s greatest string quartets” — The New York
KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper are hosting a screening of two environmental films in a new Fall Film Series, to inspire activism through film. The agencies will screen "Sisters In Arms at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Southern Oregon University Science Building, 1250 Ashland St., Ashland. This 70-minute film that depicts what it
A flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave., Ashland. Call Wellness 200, Inc. at 541-776-9167 for more information. Regular flu, senior citizen flu and COVID-19 (Moderna) vaccinations will be provided.
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.
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio, learn how to make a Commedia dell'arte mask. These masks depict the different characters of Commedia dell'arte, a comedic theatre style that originated in Italy in the 1530s and was popular across Europe during the Renaissance. We'll discuss the roles of each character and how
Thanksgiving comes early at Ashland’s Southern Oregon University campus this week. Turkey and all the trimmings are on the menu on Thursday, Nov. 16. International Student Association will host the meal, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and dinner starting at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room (Room 323) in the Stevenson Union. Vegetarian options
Agnes Evans leaves her childhood home in Ohio to follow the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds her sister's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly's refuge.
(It’s free)
