Join us for First Friday Art Walk! We''re excited to share a diverse array of wonderful artwork on display this month and created by our very talented artists. From eclectic visual delights, to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience continues to grow as you stroll through Downtown Ashland and visit each gallery
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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.
$12
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
$20
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
$12
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Friends of Hannon Library Speaker Series: Ashland.news editor Bert Etling speaks on “Sense of Place”
Friends of Hannon Library Speaker Series: Ashland.news editor Bert Etling speaks on “Sense of Place”
Veteran journalist Bert Etling will speak about "Sense of Place: Community journalism's role in mediating community identity," Thursday, March 9, as part of the Friends of Hannon Library Speaker Series for the 2022-23 academic year. Community papers have long played a central role in collecting, curating and distributing information that documents and shapes what's going
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A collaborator with artists such as Ani DiFranco, Dan Mangan, Tanya Tagaq, and others, Shane Koyczan has elevated the art form of spoken word from its humble beginnings in after- hour cafes to stages both grand and distant. Shane brings an authenticity to his work that connects with audiences, as evidenced by his fiercely honest
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The SOU STEM Division Friday Science Seminar series will host Michael A. Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry from the University of Kansas on Friday, March 10. He will present "What Can We Learn From a Fish? Zebrafish as a model of neuronal function and disease." Dr. Johnson will discuss his work developing electroanalytical methods
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Over the past two decades, KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper have used the art of film to help tell powerful stories from the wild and from frontline communities around the world. The first Siskiyou Film Festival kicked off 21 years ago when the Siskiyou Project and its long-time staffer Barry Snitkin organized a group of |
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Ashland High School will conclude its series of "Once Upon A Mattress" performances with two more weekend shows at the Mountain Avenue Theater, 201 S. Mountain Ave. There will be a 7:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, March 11, followed by a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12. It will wrap up an eight-show series
$15 – $20
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Ashland High School will conclude its series of "Once Upon A Mattress" performances with two more weekend shows at the Mountain Avenue Theater, 201 S. Mountain Ave. There will be a 7:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, March 11, followed by a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12. It will wrap up an eight-show series
$15 – $20
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Anima Mundi productions presents a professional vocal ensemble called In Mulieribus. As their name describes—In Mulieribus is Latin for "among women"—the group will perform a special program featuring over 1,000 years of music written by women composers. They will be joined by local favorite Ashland pianist, Jodi French.
$25 – $39
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Do big religions have “Alpha Male” gods because men want multiple sexual partners and women are sexually attracted to dominant males? If so, where did this come from? Dr. Hector Garcia in his book, “Alpha God: The Psychology of Religious Violence and Oppression,” and his talk at the 2022 national convention of the Freedom From
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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.
$12
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
$20
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
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Rogue Valley Food System Network (RVFSN) and partners are excited to announce the Rogue Valley Community Food Solutions Summit on March 16 for an all day gathering, 9 a.m. to 4:30pm, at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center! The Food Solutions Summit will kick-off a year-long effort resulting in an updated Jackson County Community
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Take some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with relaxing music. Enjoy it in passing or sit for a while and listen. This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Symphony.
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Ashland.news will host a screening of “Storm Lake” on at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in the SOU Science Building auditorium. Film producer and co-director Beth Levison, who was nominated for an Academy Award this year for “The Martha Mitchell Effect,” will join the audience by Zoom for a follow-up discussion. Of the film, the Boston Globe |
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Ashland Contemporary Theatre in collaboration with Livia Genise Productions presents "Keely and Du" directed by Livia Genise. This runner-up for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize explores the relationship of Keely, a pregnant rape victim and Du, a right-to-life zealot who Du is confining. Playwright Jane Martin poses the thorny question, that despite the human need for
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Southern Oregon University presents master's student piano recitals. The free performances are non-ticketed and open to the public. March 17, 7:30 p.m. — Isaiah Spratt Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Jm5yNdzDI March 18, 7:30 p.m. - Yan Shun Joseph Wong Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueWy-6quTOU |
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Ashland Contemporary Theatre in collaboration with Livia Genise Productions presents "Keely and Du" directed by Livia Genise. This runner-up for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize explores the relationship of Keely, a pregnant rape victim and Du, a right-to-life zealot who Du is confining. Playwright Jane Martin poses the thorny question, that despite the human need for
$20.00
Southern Oregon University presents master's student piano recitals. The free performances are non-ticketed and open to the public. March 17, 7:30 p.m. — Isaiah Spratt Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Jm5yNdzDI March 18, 7:30 p.m. - Yan Shun Joseph Wong Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueWy-6quTOU |
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Southern Oregon Returned Peace Corps volunteers tell stories of their experience in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the South Pacific. Suggested donation is $10 (kids free.) Snacks and drinks included. Money raised will be used to fund grants for our local communities.
$10
Ashland Contemporary Theatre in collaboration with Livia Genise Productions presents "Keely and Du" directed by Livia Genise. This runner-up for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize explores the relationship of Keely, a pregnant rape victim and Du, a right-to-life zealot who Du is confining. Playwright Jane Martin poses the thorny question, that despite the human need for
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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.
$12
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
$20
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
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The City of Ashland's monthly Housing and Human Services Committee meeting.
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San Juan Island, Washington-based indie folk-rock duo Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw are back at it with a new sound, and a new name: Sway Wild! Their exceptional vocal harmonies, coupled with Fer’s pioneering electric guitar work, have become a vehicle to carry them around the world, sharing stages with the likes of Iron &
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The author behind the just-released “Nun Better: An Amazing Love Story,” will have a book launch event from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, according to a news release. The book, released March 19 from Two Sisters Writing & Publishing, tells the true story of author
Ashland Contemporary Theatre in collaboration with Livia Genise Productions presents "Keely and Du" directed by Livia Genise. This runner-up for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize explores the relationship of Keely, a pregnant rape victim and Du, a right-to-life zealot who Du is confining. Playwright Jane Martin poses the thorny question, that despite the human need for
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Gather your seeds for the upcoming season. Trade, share, and buy locally grown organic, heirloom, and open pollinated seeds. Meet local growers. Get inspired to create a bountiful garden.
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Join the Ashland Children's Department at North Mountain Nature Park for a fun and educational puppet show followed by a craft.
Ashland Contemporary Theatre in collaboration with Livia Genise Productions presents "Keely and Du" directed by Livia Genise. This runner-up for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize explores the relationship of Keely, a pregnant rape victim and Du, a right-to-life zealot who Du is confining. Playwright Jane Martin poses the thorny question, that despite the human need for
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Ashland Contemporary Theatre in collaboration with Livia Genise Productions presents "Keely and Du" directed by Livia Genise. This runner-up for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize explores the relationship of Keely, a pregnant rape victim and Du, a right-to-life zealot who Du is confining. Playwright Jane Martin poses the thorny question, that despite the human need for
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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.
$12
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
$20
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
$12
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Are you curious about "going 100% electric" in your home? What is it, why do it, and how to plan for it? Or are you already starting to convert your home equipment from "natural" gas (methane) to electric and have some questions? Electrify Ashland Now, a volunteer action team of the Ashland Climate Collaborative (a
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Are you curious about "going 100% electric" in your home? What is it, why do it, and how to plan for it? Or are you already starting to convert your home equipment from "natural" gas (methane) to electric and have some questions? Electrify Ashland Now, a volunteer action team of the Ashland Climate Collaborative (a
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Are you curious about "going 100% electric" in your home? What is it, why do it, and how to plan for it? Or are you already starting to convert your home equipment from "natural" gas (methane) to electric and have some questions? Electrify Ashland Now, a volunteer action team of the Ashland Climate Collaborative (a
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Join the Ashland Library Children's Department for "Finding the Fae Folk" at North Mountain Nature Park. Listen to a reading of a fun fairy book, followed by a craft. Attendees can also explore and search for different "Fairy Doors" that have been placed with various native plant species among different habitats around the park. There
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Ashland.news is excited to announce a series of Happy Hours, where community members can meet informally with the people behind the news . . . and let them know what news and features they'd like to see. The first Ashland.news Happy Hour is from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at Oberon’s Restaurant and Bar, |
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Your Magical Night at the Museum includes: 🎸Dance to the tunes of G_RAD, The Housewife and D-JLo at the Silent Disco! 🧪Mix After Dark Potions with the Potions Mixologist 🧹Aerial After Dark Arts + Witch Dance 🔮Visit Fortuneteller Forest + the Night Market 🪄Compete in the Wizard Cup Challenge + Funagain's Den of Dice 🍸Cocktails
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Combining a wintry longing with the warmth of a familiar folktale, Humbird stretches between experimental folk and environmental Americana to embrace the unexpected. Revolving around Siri Undlin’s songwriting and storytelling, Humbird began as a solo moniker before evolving into an award-winning, rotating cast of musicians and collaborators that now often include woodwinds, upright bass, synthesizer,
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