Qi-Gym 7-week series
2025-02-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Into The White: A Love Story: a Reading and Discussion by author Two Steps
2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The big silver bird was mortally stricken, both engines were out and one was on fire.
Even the right windshield had been breached. The large cranes had flown with multiple impacts all over the jet. Inside, the pilot was struggling for control in the buffeting winds, cold and feathers. The copilot was fighting the surging of cold air, trying to plug the hole in the windshield with his winter coat. The manager of the six Asian girls was yelling instructions in Chinese to them. They had to protect their heads and necks with inflated life preservers and their pillows and blankets, for a crash landing was soon to take place. They might have maybe three minutes before impact. The pilot scanned the terrain. Mountains were everywhere, save the half bowl.
But one set of eyes up on the mountain saw it all, and he prayed out loud for God to help them….and him!

"Other World/s" at the Schneider Museum of Art
2025-02-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-15 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

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-02-12 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: The Blue Ledge: From Scandals to Superfund
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Laura B. Ahearn will present a wide perspective on the Blue Ledge Mine, including its connections to the orchard boom, socialism, and WWI. What once promised unbounded riches is now a Superfund site full of hazardous materials, while the adjoining Red Buttes are a protected pristine wilderness. Join us and learn more about the romances, scandals, heroes and ordinary people in this still remote part of the Siskiyous.
Presenter Laura B. Ahearn moved to the Applegate Valley in 2017 after a career in environmental law and seventeen years traveling the world in a sailboat. She is President of McKee Bridge Historical Society, researcher/writer for the Society’s Facebook page, curator of the Virtual Museum at www.mckeebridge.org, and a frequent author for local news magazines.
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). Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2025-02-12 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.

Amani Yoga - Yoga for Every Body
2025-02-12 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.

Love Story Dinner with Chef Carl Crouse
2025-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Love is in the air—and on our menu!
Join us at Resistance Wine Co. this Valentine’s Day for “A Love Story Dinner,” a one-night-only affair of romance, indulgent dining, and a toast (or two) to the couples that make our hearts skip a beat. We’ll set the table with our finest wines and decadent courses, ready to fuel an evening of heartfelt nostalgia and new memories.
Here’s the twist: between bites and sips, we want to hear your love story—yes, that one. Because what’s more romantic than good food, great wine, and a room full of starry-eyed couples swapping their happily-ever-afters?
Come raise a glass (or three) to love, and let’s celebrate the story that brought you here. Your seats (and our candlelit setting) are waiting—reserve now for just $198 per couple. But don’t wait too long… after all, this kind of magic happens only once a year.
Cheers to love stories, and cheers to you!

The Jauntee
2025-02-12 20:00 - 23:30 | Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, OR, 97540
The Jauntee is an electrifying and genre-blending musical ensemble that has captivated audiences with their unique and dynamic sound.
Formed in 2010, the band has been pushing the boundaries of improvisational music, combining elements of jazz, funk, rock, and psychedelic jams to create a sonic experience like no other.

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-02-13 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

SOU Music Student Recitals - Free
2025-02-13 12:30 - 13:30 | 450 S Mountain Ave, Southern Oregon University Music Building, Ashland OR 97520, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520
SOU Music will feature both Scholarship Winners’ Recitals and several Junior and Senior Recitals during the 24-25 academic year. All recitals are at 12:30pm-1:20PM unless otherwise indicated. Non-ticketed concert. Free livestreams.
All recitals are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the SOU Music Recital Hall. Come out and support our students dedication and achievements in both instrumental and vocal excellence!
Scholarship Winners’ Recitals – FREE CONCERT
January 30 at 12:30pm
Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/RQBwPihEUjY?feature=share
Featuring SOU students:
Shea Miller
Liz Pisarczyk
Nolan Pierson
Shannon Jackson
February 6 at 12:30PM
Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/ngqZ63WgO_4?feature=share
Featuring SOU students:
Mathew Petersen
Tereza Golombkova (piano)
Holden Cook
Sylvia Lambley
August Kennedy
February 13 at 12:30pm
Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/4xFuqI1Wkew?feature=share
Featuring SOU students:
Breckin Moore
Amanda Esser
Clara Kidd
Aryana Deveraux
February 27 at 12:30pm
Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/EwyeY0etWPQ?feature=share
Featuring SOU students:
Ryan Nork
Tereza Golombkova (organ)
Ryan Reyes
Remi Bower

Magazine Pickup Day
2025-02-13 15:30 - 17:30 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Each year the library discards old magazines to make room for the coming year’s issues.
Stop by the Ashland Library’s Gresham Room to take home as many free magazines from 2023 as you like. Please do not bring magazines to trade. First come, first served. We cannot hold magazines for patrons ahead of time or after February 13th.

Galentine’s Day Party at the Jewel Box
2025-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
We will be pouring wine at Paddington Jewel Box’s Galentine’s Day Party! There will be wine, mocktails, snacks, music and 10% off your purchase at Paddington Jewel Box.
Hope to see you there!

Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation
2025-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
On February 13, from 5:30-6:30pm, the Friends of Hannon Library will host a panel discussion on “Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation.” More and more, researchers, students, and citizens face a landscape of incomplete, incorrect, and untrustworthy information. How do we establish trust in information sources in an age when technology has dramatically altered both how information is produced and our interactions with it?
An expert panel of information professionals will discuss how we navigate today’s information landscape and avoid misinformation, both in academic settings and in a wider context.

Panelists include Melissa Anderson, Campus Engagement and Research Services Librarian at SOU, Stacey Wedlake, Research Scientist in the Technology and Social Change Group at University of Washington Information School, and Elizabeth Ramsey, Associate Professor and Librarian at Boise State University, along with moderator Tony Davis, a computational linguist.
Melissa Anderson’s research centers on pedagogy, information literacy, history of science and information, and nineteenth-century literature. She is currently working on a book on reading and information literacy. At SOU, she teaches classes on “Information, Science, and Society.”
Stacey Wedlake focuses on how libraries and other organizations support community technology access and digital and information literacies. She has also taught adult basic computer classes with Seattle-based and international organizations.
Elizabeth Ramsey has pursued research on disinformation as an aspect of radicalization, including a project funded by the Dept. of Homeland Security to tackle disinformation as an aspect of recruitment and incitement to violence by hate groups. She also aims to strengthen community resistance to false and misleading information through presentations at libraries, schools, and professional organizations.
This Friends of Hannon Library event is free and open to the public. It will take place in the Meese Room (room 305) of the library, and a Zoom link will also be available on the Friends website (https://hanlib.sou.edu/friends/lectureseries.html).To view previous lecture series events, see the Hannon Library YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SOU-HannonLib.
Metered visitor parking is available for those coming to campus to attend the event in parking lots 1, 12, 29, 36, 37 and 41. Those who need disability accommodations to participate in the event may contact SOU’s Disability Resources office at (541) 552-6213. For more information, contact Hannon Library staff at libraryevents@sou.edu or (541) 552-6816.

Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation.
2025-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
On February 13, from 5:30-6:30pm, the Friends of Hannon Library will host a panel discussion on “Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation.” More and more, researchers, students, and citizens face a landscape of incomplete, incorrect, and untrustworthy information. How do we establish trust in information sources in an age when technology has dramatically altered both how information is produced and our interactions with it?
An expert panel of information professionals will discuss how we navigate today’s information landscape and avoid misinformation, both in academic settings and in a wider context. Panelists include Melissa Anderson, Campus Engagement and Research Services Librarian at SOU, Stacey Wedlake, Research Scientist in the Technology and Social Change Group at University of Washington Information School, and Elizabeth Ramsey, Associate Professor and Librarian at Boise State University, along with moderator Tony Davis, a computational linguist

Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.
“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.”
From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.
To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the beautiful tasting room of Paschal Winery in Talent.
The gatherings are open to the public, and all are welcome. They start with a set of music by volunteer performers, followed by an intermission to socialize and to discuss Society business and upcoming guitar-related events. The evening concludes with a second set of music, sometimes performed by visiting or local featured artists.
The meeting program includes a wide variety of selections, performed mostly on guitar, and some vocal by amateurs, students and professionals. Anyone may announce upcoming events during the intermission as well.

Galentine's Dinner with Chef Carl Crouse
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Round up your ride-or-dies for a night of laughs, libations, and lady love!
Join us at Resistance Wine Co. this Galentine’s Day for an evening dedicated to celebrating the best kind of relationship there is: friendship. From first pour to final toast, we’re rolling out a decadent dinner menu, pairing each course with a wine that’s as vibrant (and complex) as your closest gal pals.
No significant other required—just bring your favorite ladies and all the girl-power feels. We’ll dish, sip, and gush over hilarious memories… and maybe make a few new ones while we’re at it.
So come toast to the women who’ve seen you at your best, worst, and everything in between. You handle the squad invite—we’ll handle the rest. Reservations are $99 per person, and seating is limited for this one-night-only soirée.
Cheers to wine, women, and truly great vibes!

Valentine's Dance with Two Matts and A Jack Band at UCOA
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain, Ashland, 97520
Unity Community of Ashland is presenting a Valentine’s Dance Party at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave., on Thursday, February 13th at 7 pm.
Music will be provided by the fantastic funk/rhythm and blues dance band, Two Matts and A Jack with Matt Spencer, Matthew Kriemelman, and Jack Hopfinger playing two sets of groovin’ dance music.
Buy tickets online for $25 in advance at https://unitycommunityofashland.org/event/valentine-dance-2025. Tickets also available in person at Unity Community of Ashland, Sunday at 11 am service, and at the door for $30.
Free desserts, hot chocolate and punch available. No host wine and champagne bar available. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to dance with the community of Ashland! For more information visit: https://unitycommunityofashland.org/event/valentine-dance-2025/

Cupid's Courtyard Sweethearts Bazaar at the Historic Ashland Armory
2025-02-14 10:00 - 2025-02-15 17:00 | Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 97520
Get ready to embrace the spirit of love and community at the Cupids Courtyard Sweethearts Bazaar, a magical two-day shopping and entertainment experience hosted by Mystic Earth LLC!
Taking place at the Historic Ashland Armory on February 14-15, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM, this enchanting event will feature over 30 vendors offering a delightful selection of gifts, candy, flowers, jewelry, gems, astrology readings, candles, games, and prizes!
Whether you’re searching for the perfect Valentine’s gift, exploring unique handcrafted treasures, or simply looking to enjoy a heartwarming celebration, the Sweethearts Bazaar is the place to be. With an entry fee of just $3.00 (children 16 and under are free), guests can explore a curated selection of artisan goods and specialty products in an inviting, festive atmosphere.
EVENT DETAILS:
Location: Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St, Ashland, OR 97520
Dates: February 14-15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Admission: $3.00 (Children 16 & under FREE)
Join us for a celebration of love, creativity, and community at the Cupids Courtyard Sweethearts Bazaar. We can’t wait to see you there!

Free Valentines Day folk music event
2025-02-14 14:00 - 17:00 | El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
The (rather loose) format of this event will be an open mic, or it could turn into a singers’ circle, depending on who shows up. We invite you to come and play (or sing) your favorite love songs – the good, the bad, the disastrous, and the downright questionable…or just come to listen.

Andrew Marlin Stringband presented by the Ashland Folk Collective
2025-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Story, 318 B Street, Ashland, 97520
Andrew Marlin (of Watchhouse Band) is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Chapel Hill, NC. His latest solo record, Phthalo Blue, is out now! The album features all original music by Andrew, recorded around one mic at The Tractor Shed in Goodlettsville, TN. In addition to Marlin on mandolin, the music showcases a slew of frequent collaborators, including Stephanie Coleman (fiddle), Allison de Groot (banjo), Clint Mullican (bass), Josh Oliver (guitar), and Nat Smith (cello) – engineered by Sean Sullivan.
Along with this new release, and his three previous instrumental collections (Fable & Fire, Witching Hour and Buried in a Cape), Marlin has produced six albums of original works of American roots music with Watchhouse, has formed the bluegrass group Mighty Poplar (with collaborators Critter Eldridge, Greg Garrison, Alex Hargreaves and Noam Pikelny) and regularly contributes instrumental performances to other artists and albums. He’s recently played mandolin on recordings for Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Plains, Dead Tongues and Phil Cook. Marlin is also an in-demand producer, and has produced albums for artists including Mipso, Kate Rhudy, Rachel Baiman and Ismay.
Over the last decade, he has toured with all three of his projects throughout the U.S and Europe and appeared on high profile programs such CBS This Morning’s Saturday Morning Sessions, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, and headlined sold-out notable rooms including the Ryman and Red Rocks.
Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:00-10:00pm
$30 online | $35 at the door

Tutunov Piano Series presents: Brian Hall & Alexander Tutunov
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | 450 S Mountain Ave, Southern Oregon University Music Building, Ashland OR 97520, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520
The Tutunov Piano Series presents: Brian Hall & Alexander Tutunov in a special Valentine’s Day concert on Friday, February 14th 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 THE ARTISTS:
Renowned international concert pianist Dr. Alexander Tutunov and his special guest, classically trained pianist turned anesthesiologist, local Rogue Valley resident Dr. Brian Hall, will perform a great mix of beloved romantic music on this special concert.
Alexander Tutunov is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding virtuosos of the former Soviet Union. First Prize winner of the Belarusian National Piano Competition and winner of the Russian National Piano Competition. Tutunov’s playing was described by Soviet Culture, Moscow, as “exhilarating and inspired, and which demonstrated a unique talent”. Dr. Tutunov maintains a busy performing schedule in Europe, China, Mexico, and the United States as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and on radio and television. Dr. Tutunov is also in demand as an adjudicator for piano competitions. Alexander Tutunov now lives in Ashland, where he is Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at Southern Oregon University.
Dr. Brian Hall2015 Seattle International Piano Competition award winner Brian Hall lives in Medford, Oregon with his wife and five children. He has worked as an anesthesiologist in Medford for over thirteen years. In addition, he currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Before attending medical school at the University of Utah he completed a bachelors degree in piano performance at Brigham Young University, where he studied with Dr. Paul Pollei. Brian’s wife Jill is also a musician, and music plays an important role in their home. He believes music is vitally important for developing children into well-rounded adults. Brian was blessed to find a new piano mentor in Dr. Alexander Tutunov. Alexander’s incredible musical talents and great generosity were instrumental in Brian returning to the stage.

FOTAS Low Cost Drive-Thru Pet Vaccination & Chip Clinic
2025-02-15 | OR
The next Friends of the Animals (FOTAS) low cost, drive-thru dog and cat vaccination and microchip clinic is Saturday, February 15. The clinic is by-appointment only and can be made online at www.calendly.com/fotas. The location is provided when owners register their pet(s). Schedule one timeslot for each pet. Cats must arrive in secure carriers, one cat per carrier. Dogs must wear a collar and have a leash attached at all times. Please arrive on-time. Pets who are ill, on antibiotics, in heat, or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated.
All the vaccines offered are $25 per pet. Vaccines available for dogs are Rabies and the vaccine for Distemper, Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, and the Parvovirus. The FVRCP vaccine available for cats is for Panleukopenia (feline distemper), Rhinotracheitis, and Calici Virus. Payment is by cash or card. No checks accepted.
Microchips are $30 per pet. These are a permanent form of identification that is injected under the skin between the shoulder blades of the pet. After the owner registers the chip with their personal contact information, the chip can be scanned by veterinarians and shelters to help enable a lost pet to be returned quickly and safely.

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-02-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting.
All fitness levels welcome, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone, mental and emotional health, improved immune system, and most importantly lower risk of falls, metabolic diseases and cognitive decline.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-02-15 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.
