Beneficial Insects: Know Your Garden Buddies
2024-04-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Many of us think of insects in our gardens as pests eating our plants, but did you know there are many beneficial insects that will eat these pests? Join JCLS and the Jackson County Master Gardeners for this virtual presentation to learn how to to identify some of the bad bugs and good guys in your garden, as well as how to cultivate a thriving garden ecosystem.
Grace Florjancic is the Master Gardener Coordinator at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC). She has a background in microbiology and horticulture from Virginia Tech. Grace has experience working in botanic gardens and research in greenhouses, but now focuses on education outreach in our Jackson and Josephine counties.

George Mann folk concert at El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
2024-04-13 18:00 - 22:00 | El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
Join us for an evening of folk music and community building as we celebrate and raise hell.
Saturday, April 13 at El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 1633 OR-99, Ashland. Next door to KSKQ Radio.
6 p.m. dinner/social hour, event from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. or later….
George Mann returns to Oregon fresh off an Australian tour, to share his new record This Chain, a collection of original songs and a few songs written by treasured friends. A former union organizer based in New York, George Mann has produced albums featuring such folk music legends as Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, and Tom Paxton, and tours of the US and Australia to honor The Almanac Singers (2013) and Joe Hill (2015).
He’s also a walking jukebox of popular folk songs and classics from the past 60 years, singing for seniors and veterans’ homes on both coasts.
George will perform for the crowd, and in between sets, we will host a discussion and announcements on local efforts to make Ashland a kinder and more accountable city.
This is a FREE EVENT but we will pass the hat for donations.
This event also celebrates Independent Media Week in Ashland, a showcase of our local media resources and community of independent media producers, local activists, and community groups.
For more information, call Jason at 541-841-8341.

Benefit Concert to Support Our Homeless Neighbors
2024-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain, Ashland, 97520
Since 2018, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain,Ashland, has given homeless families the opportunity to park overnight in its parking lot. To cover the expenses in offering this service, there is a benefit concert on Saturday, April 13, 7-9pm.
Performers include ANAN Gaelic Choir under the direction of Pat O’Scannel, singer/songwriter Gene Burnett and folk singer Daniel Jokelson. Cost is a $20 donation at the door. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
The ANAM Gaelic Choir was founded in December 2022 by Pat O’Scannell, director of MUSICA MATRIX. The vocal ensemble presents songs in Irish Gaelic learned by ear from director O’Scannell, who has sung for over 30 years in the Irish language. Her efforts are both in preserving Irish culture through its language and music, and also to honor her own heritage and grandfather, who came from Tralee in County Kerry, Ireland.
ANAM will sing a variety of traditional Irish songs in what is referred to as ‘sean nos’ style, which, simply stated, means traditional. The songs are sung unaccompanied, or to a drone. Other instruments such as the shruti box, whistle, guitar and bodhran will be included. The songs speak of rural Irish origins with herding songs, spinning songs, shearing songs, love songs and songs mourning the passing of life. The single line melodies are lyrical and poignant, with rich nuance of ornamentation and the subtle bending of tone and inflection giving it its identifiable sound.
Burnett, who calls himself “an acoustic troubadour singing heartfelt songs for thinking people,” has written over 800 songs. Covering a wide range of topics and styles, his songs explore the ecology of human relationships based on the Taoist idea of using less force and following an inner sense of rightness. Burnett’s performances are funny and serious, cynical and tender-hearted, sweet and edgy, emotional and intellectual. Find out more about Burnett at http://www.geneburnett.com.
Originally from Berkeley, musician and actor/improviser Jokelson has lived in Ashland for the last 16 years. Jokelson’s music incorporates the sounds of the folk singers, pop songs and musicals he grew up with, as well as Americana and world music. His original songs speak to the personal — the range of relationships and experiences that illuminate and change us.
Since 2018, Havurah Shir Hadash has helped over 50 families gain stability by offering a safe place to park their RVs and vehicles. The parking lot can accommodate three vehicles a night. In addition to a place to park, members of the congregation have helped families find the resources needed to find permanent housing.

Sunday Service: Growing Without Shame
2024-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
We can all use a little work, but can we be open to growth and change without feeling any shame for being who and how we are now?
Sometimes the first step to transformation is to fully accept that we are already on the journey and can be proud of how far we have come.
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

Biggest, Fullest, Brightest Workshop with Matthew Reynolds
2024-04-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Want to create a future based in equity, love, and respect? Join author and consultant Matthew Reynolds for a free workshop based on his book, Biggest, Fullest, Brightest: Shifting the Consciousness of Humanity to learn some strategies that move us toward that future.
Matthew Reynolds is a former resident of the Rogue Valley and was recognized for excellence as a teacher at the secondary education level. He has worked closely with Southern Oregon University and the Ashland School District as a speaker and consultant.
To pre-register, visit https://jcls.libcal.com/event/11782669.

2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Grants Pass Performing Arts Center
2024-04-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, 313 NE Olive St., Grants pass, OR, United States
Doors open at 4 p.m. for drinks, food, and raffle tickets for great prizes before films start at 5 p.m.
All in-person attendees will also receive an video-on-demand link to watch From April 12 until April 17. You will receive reminder emails with all this information days before the event.
Beat the long line at the event! Buy a meal ticket online ahead of time. Delicious food from Jefferson Farm Kitchen will be available! Meal tickets are $14, drink/dessert tickets are $5. Cash and credit cards will also be accepted for meal ticket purchases at the event in the lobby and the cafeteria, before the films and during intermission.
*Food or drink tickets purchased online are non-refundable.*
Pick up all tickets at the will call table in Grants Pass. If you need help purchasing a ticket or other accommodations, please call Allee Gustafson, our Events and Volunteer Manager, at 541-488-5789, extension 1014. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-04-15 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
2024-04-15 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)

Line dancing for older adults
2024-04-15 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.

Creative Writing Workshop
2024-04-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Have you been waiting for the right time to get back to work on that novel or short story that’s started collecting dust? Or maybe you just need some inspiration to kickstart a new writing project?
Join us at the Ashland library for our biweekly peer support creative writing workshop! Each participant will choose an excerpt from their project to read aloud and receive feedback from the rest of the group to help improve their work in a positive and collaborative environment.
Advance registration is requested but not required. Please bring a copy of your work to the library ahead of time if you need assistance printing extra copies.

Rogue Valley Men’s Circle Fire Ceremony
2024-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Lithia Park, Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Weekly: A weekly Men’s Circle Fire Ceremony on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm around the fire at the Island Fire Pit in scenic Lithia Park in Ashland, Oregon.
What could be more natural than gathering around the fire and talking about the challenges of being a man and/or assuming masculine roles in our current culture?
Ceremony: This Men’s Circle is conducted as a shamanic ceremony to establish connection and community. It is compatible with any religious and spiritual beliefs. We offer intentions, smudge with sage, and release things into the fire. A weekly theme such as “confidence” or “purpose” is introduced.
Talking Stick and Fire Ceremony: A talking stick is passed to speak your truth on this topic and things coming up in your life. The Men’s Circle will be conducted as a fire ceremony as long as we are allowed to build fires this year. After this time, a new form of ceremony will be considered to continue the Men’s Circle.
Inclusive: This ceremony is for anyone looking to awaken and integrate dynamic masculine energy and roles. This includes all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Drug and alcohol-free: This form of ceremony does not utilize plant medicine or psychedelics. Please do not be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol during this ceremony.
Age: This ceremony is for ages 18 and older.
Facilitator: This ceremony is conducted by Michael Hoffman, LCSW. He is a licensed psychotherapist and spiritual coach. He trained with a spiritual teacher/shaman for 22 years and offered psychotherapy and relationship counseling for the past 28 years. Michael’s role and responsibility as the facilitator is to ensure that the ceremony is emotionally safe. Judgment and criticism will be stopped. He will also encourage you to venture deeper into your dynamic masculine energy.
Directions: The ceremony is at the Island Fire Pit in Ashland’s scenic Lithia Park. It is just south (away from downtown) of the Parks Office between the Cotton Memorial and Hillside on a small island in Ashland Creek. There is a parking area off Granite St.
You can just show up or register at https://www.naturalwayofbeing.com/rogue-valley-men’s-circle-ceremony. You can also get more information on this webpage.
Cost: The suggested donation is $15 per circle. You can pay at the ceremony with cash or Venmo. You can pay online with a credit card, debit card, or HSA credit card by registering at the above web address.
Questions: Feel free to call Michael Hoffman at 541-639-6246 with questions or concerns. Hope to see you there!

David Evans reads from his new book of poetry Light Like No Other
2024-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
David Evans brings his wisdom, immense heart, and deep reverence for life to his second collection of poems, “Light Like No Other.”
In this intimate collection, Evans explores his evolving relationship with self, spirituality, and the natural world. With a conversational lyricism, he meditates on healing from childhood trauma, shame, regret, and self-judgment. His poems embody what it means to love fully, move towards peace with our lives, and find a tender acceptance of our mortality. The vulnerable pieces reveal a growing courage to feel deeply and face life as it is.
Evans’ poems come alive with imagery of circling hawks, flocks of geese, soaring gulls, chatting finches and talking mountains. On long walks over coastal beaches, wetland paths, along river banks, and trails through headland forests, his beloved Oregon sings with startling clarity, providing the backdrop for his emerging self-love and a profoundly awakened relationship to life. He revises his old ideas about God and embraces a deep sense of gratitude and joy through a deeply felt inter-connectedness with the creative energy of the natural world. “Is this prayer enough?” he muses. “Where are you now Lord?” “Ask the sparrows. They will tell you. The whole universe is singing!”
A gorgeous book for all seasons of life, Light Like No Other will newly awaken you to the luminous beauty of the world and leave you tenderhearted and brimming with gratitude. –Rebecca Jamieson, author of The Body of All Things

Free program: Transcontinental Railroad
2024-04-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, 97501
In the previous lecture, we covered how railroading came to Southern Oregon. This time, attempts will be made to put our nail in history in a wider perspective highlighting the post-Civil War transcontinental railroad construction and its implications to opening the American west. Moreover, a century later, the progression from railroads to the automobile and then aviation.
“My name is Robert Hirning, and having attained the ripe age of 80, I can even remember the age of steam from childhood when it all began. My father and cousin were inveterate train riders and often took me along on adventures, sparking a lifelong desire to ride the rails. In adulthood I crossed the continent by train over 25 times, covered most states in Mexico and Canadian provinces, and a twelve-day journey across Siberia. In the 1970s I hopped more than a few freight trains across the western states.”
Cost: Free to all

Cozy Crafts & Parallel Play at the Ashland Library
2024-04-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Do you enjoy being around creative people but not so much the social aspects of a crafting group? Come down to the Gresham Room to work on your own latest creative endeavor, with no pressure to interact and be social.
Don’t have a project at this time? No problem! We will also have supplies and instructions available for you to try your hand at something new. We hope to see you there!
Best for ages 16 and up.

Victor Lodato will be reading and signing his new novel Honey
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Meet a woman as tenacious as Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge and as irresistible as Andrew Sean Greer’s Arthur Less: Honey Fasinga, the glamorous daughter of a notorious New Jersey mobster, is returning home at last, ready to reckon with her violent past.
As a rebellious teenager, Honey managed to escape her father’s circle of influence and reinvent herself in a world of art and beauty, working for a high-end auction house in Los Angeles. Now in her twilight years, she decides to return home and unexpectedly falls in love. But in her family, nothing has changed. When her grandnephew Michael bursts into her life in what appears to be a drug-fueled frenzy, and her Lexus gets jacked, it’s hard to keep minding her own business. As old cruelties begin to resurface, Honey is no longer sure what she really wants–to forgive or to avenge.
This electrifying literary breakout from PEN USA Award-winning author Victor Lodato is a masterful and deeply moving portrait of love in all its forms, of moral ambiguity, and of inspiring change–a story of female rage that asks the question: What are the limits of compassion in a world gone mad?
Victor Lodato is a playwright and the author of the novels Edgar and Lucy and Mathilda Savitch, winner of the PEN USA Award for Fiction. The recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and The National Endowment for the Arts, his stories and essays regularly appear in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Granta, and elsewhere. His novels and plays have been translated into eighteen languages. Born and raised in New Jersey, he now lives in Oregon and Arizona.

Living in Total Health - The Keys to True Wholeness by Glen Alex
2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
Discover the keys to true health and transform your life! True health involves your wholeness. You are much more than your shape and size. And all of you matters. Join Glen Alex, LCSW, for this insightful and inspiring lecture on Living In Total Health, true health. You will learn how the mental, emotional, and spiritual elements of health that society ignores impact true health.
Glen Alex is Author of the award-winning book, Living In Total Health, health blogs, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Massage Therapist, USPTA Certified Tennis Coach, Burnalong Instructor, Wisdom App Top Mentor, Founder and Executive Director of former G. Alex Foundation, Marquis Who’s Who Inductee, and Host of the award-winning podcast, The Glen Alex Show.
Glen Alex’s life’s work is about health, with careers in social work, writing, charity, therapeutic massage, and tennis. Her transformative mission is to help others be joyful, connected, confident, and complete, the life experience she calls Wellth, which is health + other riches.
Glen’s journey in the health space began with boundaries. As a child, she was so engaged by the nuance of interaction—when people smiled, cringed, and when pain crossed their faces. Glen clearly remembers vowing to not be the one to cause another person pain, unnecessarily. She saw boundaries respected and boundaries violated, and it stuck. From that, Glen’s work expanded to other areas of health and she developed a unique and no nonsense perspective to help others lead their healthiest and most joyful life. Presenter’s Website: https://GlenAlex.com
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14

Wednesday Open Meditation
2024-04-17 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.

Parkinson’s Support Group
2024-04-17 15:30 - 16:30
No matter where you are in your Parkinson’s journey, you are welcome to attend the Ashland Parkinson’s Support Group! This group is open to people with Parkinson’s, care partners, family, and friends. It is a space to connect, share, and learn.
The group meets once a month on the third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining, give Laurie a call at 650-575-8434.
This is a non-medical group. This group is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO), a 501(c)3 organization. For more information on resources available across Oregon and SW Washington, contact PRO at 800-426-6806.

Planning for Your Financial Future
2024-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Life is full of big milestones and small moments. A financial plan should reflect that – incorporating your goals for today and tomorrow, as well as potential surprises to come.
It’s much more than just an investment account and retirement plan. It’s your financial suit of armor and your ticket to the life you want to live.
This free presentation will be given by Tennelle Nickel, a partner with SilverTree Wealth Partners, an affiliate of Raymond James. As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Tennelle is passionate about helping her clients develop and achieve their long-term financial goals. She has lived in beautiful Southern Oregon since 2003. Tennelle and her family love to kayak, paddleboard and spend time outdoors hiking, biking and exploring.

"Undivide Us" Documentary Film FREE Advanced Screening & Discussion
2024-04-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
“This is a beautiful film about the power of human connection in an age of polarization and division.” Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind
Wednesday, April 17th ~ 7pm to 9pm
Doors open at 6:30 for complimentary snacks and beverages

Medford Library
EventBrite Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undivide-us-with-building-bridgers-tickets-814232500327?aff=oddtdtcreator
America is at a crossroads where politicians, traditional media, and social media fan the flames of toxic partisanship that have led many Americans to question whether they can trust their fellow citizens.
UNDIVIDE US stands as a beacon of hope and a call to action. Through the intimate lens of six focus groups across three American cities, the film explores the twisted landscape of toxic polarization.
UNDIVIDE US is not just a documentary; it’s a timely and urgent plea to reclaim the nation’s soul through open discourse, civic engagement, and self-governance.
Facilitator: Marla Estes, Founder of Building Bridgers www.BuildingBridgers.com
Movie website: undivideusmovie.com

State of the Free Press 2024: The Importance of an Independent Press and Critical Media Literacy in a “Post-Truth” World
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
In the age of new and powerful tools of communication, democracy has become more fragile and vulnerable to attacks by ideological extremists and partisans.
What is clear is that the tools of communication, culture, literacy, and critical thinking are more crucial than ever in creating both informed citizens and maintaining a substantive democracy.
STATE OF THE FREE PRESS 2024 comes at a time when trust in the media is at an all-time low. A 2022 Gallup poll found that just one in nine Americans had confidence in TV news, and fewer than one in six believed in the printed press. A subsequent survey revealed that no fewer than half of Americans believe national news organizations intentionally deceive the public in order to suit their own agendas. It’s a grim reality that threatens the public’s ability to hold the powerful to account and stifles access to the high-quality information that is the lifeblood of democracy.
MICKEY HUFF is the director of Project Censored and president of the nonprofit Media Freedom Foundation. To date, he has co-edited fourteen editions of the Project’s yearbook, including, most recently, Project Censored’s State of the Free Press 2022, with Andy Lee Roth. He is also co-author with Nolan Higdon of United States of Distraction and the critical thinking textbook Let’s Agree to Disagree. Huff received the Beverly Kees Educator Award as part of the 2019 James Madison Freedom of Information Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California.
He is professor of social science, history, and journalism at Diablo Valley College, where he co-chairs the history program and is chair of the Journalism Department. Huff is executive producer and host of The Project Censored Show, a weekly syndicated public affairs program that airs on 50 stations across the U.S. on Pacifica Radio.

Introduction to Teaching at OLLI at Southern Oregon University Course
2024-04-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Campbell Center, 655 Frances Lane, Ashland, 97520
In April 2024, OLLI will hold a course dedicated to learning more about teaching at OLLI. Participants do not need to be a member of OLLI to participate in the course.
The course is not required in order to teach at OLLI, but it will provide a lot of information that will be helpful in creating your OLLI course and completing your first course proposal form.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to teach an OLLI course yourself? This three-session course is designed to answer that question and to help you prepare a course. We’ll talk about OLLI demographics and the OLLI learner. You’ll hear from experienced instructors about teaching online and in the classroom, and the art of lecturing and leading discussions. Seasoned instructors will also help you with your own course design during the final session. This course will be led by the OLLI Curriculum Committee and will include some distinguished guests. Join us to see how your dedication to lifelong learning can include the creative endeavor of course design and teaching. Join us to learn how sharing your passion can bring joy to yourself and others.
The facilitators of this course are the co-chairs of the Curriculum Committee, Ginny Blankinship and Anne Coleman. Support for teaching this course also comes from committee members who specialize in technology or a specific curriculum area. Many of these are also OLLI instructors who love sharing their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm with OLLI members, and who look forward to sharing their teaching experience as well.

Easy Bokashi Composting at Home
2024-04-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
We will discuss and demonstrate how to effectively and efficiently compost household food scraps, the microorganisms involved in Bokashi composting, and the importance of keeping food scraps out of landfills.
Presenter Magdalena Winter is the program manager for Ashland Community Composting. She is an experienced composter who grew up on a farm in Uruguay. She studied permaculture design and biodynamic agriculture, and is now working with Bokashi microorganisms as an efficient way of creating compost with high fungal and microbial activity.
This workshop is best for ages 12 to adult, but families are welcome.

Opening Reception - 'Moving Pictures'
2024-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for the Opening Reception of our 2024 Spring Exhibition, “Moving Pictures: A Survey Exhibition of Works by Deborah Oropallo.”
The reception is free and open to the public; complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Artist Deborah Oropallo and collaborator Andy Rappaport will be in attendance.
About the Exhibition: More than just a retrospective, “Moving Pictures” amplifies Oropallo’s artistic journey, shedding light on her significant contributions to contemporary art. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey in 1954, Oropallo received her BFA from Alfred University and her MA/MFA from the University of California at Berkeley. Initially trained as a painter, she seamlessly integrates mixed media techniques such as photomontage, video, printmaking, and painting into her practice.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://sma.sou.edu.
Image: (detail) Deborah Oropallo, ‘The Liontamer’, 2016, Photomontage: UV-cured pigment print on panel. Courtesy of the artist and Catharine Clark Gallery.

Household Linens & Crafts Sidewalk Sale
2024-04-19 10:30 - 2024-04-20 16:30 | The HUB, 1618 Ashland St, Ashland, 97520
Join us for our annual Household Linens & Crafts Sidewalk Sale!

Duo Violão Brasil Plus One @ Grizzly Peak Winery
2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E Nevada St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Siskiyou Music Project welcomes for the first time in southern Oregon, Duo Violão Brasil Plus One. This will be part of a residency partnership with Britt Education, and the group will visit a number of schools while they’re in southern Oregon. The concert takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Grizzly Peak Winery in Ashland.
Duo Violão Brasil is the result of guitarists Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber’s reverence for Brazilian guitar, the “violão”, and their desire to explore and expand the musical possibilities of putting two “violões” together. A master of both 6 and 7 string guitars, Rogério Souza is one of the foremost representatives of the music of Rio de Janeiro. He is an award-winning composer and arranger who has worked with a veritable who’s who of Brazilian artists. Duo Violão is joined by pandeiro player and percussionist Ami Molinelli, who records with Grupo Falso Baiano, one of the leading American choro bands. With repertoire from composers like Pixinguinha, Baden Powell, and Tom Jobim, they navigate effortlessly through the many styles of 20th century Brazilian popular music while showcasing original works and inventive arrangements.

Bear Creek Stewardship Day
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Nine check-in/out locations along the Bear Creek Greenway from Central Point to Ashland!
Join Rogue Riverkeeper, Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism (SOLVE), Jackson County Parks & Recreation, Rogue Valley Council of Governments, and other groups and volunteers in clean-up and restoration tasks focused on Bear Creek.
This community-led effort takes place twice per year and creates major waves of change for the health of Bear Creek and, ultimately, the Rogue River.
Snacks, drinks, tools, gloves, and trash bags are provided. If you’d like to join us and have other tools such as rakes or pruning tools available, feel free to bring them.
Your commitment to a healthy Bear Creek and Rogue River as well as the local community are greatly appreciated!
Check in: 8:30 am
Please join website provided to register and learn more

Central Point Woodcarvers
2024-04-20 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.

Maker Mixer Bid-a-thon
2024-04-20 17:30 - 20:30
Join Talent Maker City for a fun-raiser to complete construction of the nonprofit’s new community makerspace building!
The event includes silent and live auctions, a baked potato bar, wine, and live music. Be one of the first people to see their new building. Ticket are $25 at www.talentmakercity.org, this is a 21+ event.

April Contra Dance
2024-04-20 19:00 - 22:30 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Contradancing is fun, easy to learn and great exercise. There’s a lesson at 7 p.m. to get you started. NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY (gender free.)
Caller: Kayla Blanchflower
Live Music with the Blanchflowers
7 p.m. lesson; dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with break/snacks.
Sliding scale $12 – $20 ($8 for college students with ID); free…for high school age & younger.
The Grove 1195 E. Main St., Ashland
