Is higher education in trouble? What are the functions and values of traditional higher education – colleges and universities — in an era with so many alternatives? How much should colleges cater to job requirements, the pursuit of bigger salaries, and garnering credentials? Should higher education aim to lead students toward the best in human
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
Community Compost Coalition will be making a presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at the Ashland Library in the Gresham Room. The Community Compost Coalition's mission is to change how local food-scraps are managed from Ashland to Medford by diverting them from landfills and water treatment facilities, where they generate green house gas emissions
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
(It’s free)
