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A group takes an adult creative drama class and gradually learns more than just acting. Through a series of touching and often comic exercises, they reveal their deeper selves to each other. With Vilma Silva, Jeffrey King, Gregory Linington, Kjerstine Anderson, and Thilini Dissanayake. Directed by Robynn Rodriguez. Runs at 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday,
$30
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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Ashland residents who have ever wanted to meet their city manager and various city council members will soon be able to do so over a cup of coffee. The first informal “Coffee & Conversations” event will be held 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Pony Espresso, 175 Lithia Way, Ashland, according to a
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The residue from the years of lockdown and crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic is apparent to everyone. Many friends and families have been torn apart. Trust in corporations and the government has declined. The New Normal seems extremely polarized, alienated and even crazy. Where do we look to find honest connection, clarity and support? Our
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Ashland.news will have a coffee hour from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. You're invited to meet the team and see what's going on at your Ashland news source. See you there!
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Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday,
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will host a meeting to discuss an Ashland Railyard cleanup at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Ashland Library's Gresham Room, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The railyard, owned by Union Pacific, "has contracted with DEQ to strategize cleanup for the 20-acre parcel," according to a news release. The
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Join us for this extraordinary final family-friendly bird banding outing of the year! This fundraiser for our renowned banding program includes an opportunity to meet and chat with Klamath Bird Observatory’s new Banding Program Manager, Lucinda Zawadski, PhD., Martín López Aguilar from Mexico, and the KBO interns. You will learn about the importance and unique
$75
Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday,
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Make a festive seasonal door-hanger with ribbons and pinecones. This door hanger is a swag rather than a wreath and is easy to customize with your favorite colors of autumn.
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Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday,
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Praised by The Washington Post for “astounding” and “captivating” performances, the Aizuri Quartet was awarded the Grand Prize at the 2018 M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition, along with top prizes at the 2017 Osaka International Chamber Music Competition in Japan and the 2015 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition in London. Formed in 2012, the Aizuri
$39 – $59
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The Rogue Valley Veterun, a family 5K race benefitting local and national charities that support veterans, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Bear Creek Park, 530 Highland Drive, Medford. Visit roguevalleyveterun.org for more information or to register.
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The 30th annual Greater Medford Multicultural Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford. The event is free and open to the public. There will be food vendors, activities for children, and booths from multiple community groups. Performances will include Kelly Jazz
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With five native plant growers there will be plenty of native plants for everyone and for every growing condition! Those growers include Klamath Siskiyou Native Seeds, Cornucopia Acres, Klamath Native Plant Nursery, and White Oak Farm, plus Pollinator Project Rogue Valley! See below for descriptions of each of the vendors. The preliminary lists of plants
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Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday, |
4 events,
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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Join a group of voracious readers each month at the Ashland Library for a bring-your-own-book style book group. Share what you are reading and find your next great read.
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Join local experts for a discussion of the future of public schools in Ashland. What does it mean for our community that we have fewer kindergarteners than high school seniors? Where do charter and alternative schools fit in? Erika Bare, Assistant Superintendent for the Ashland School District, has been a proud educator for more than
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Public education is the bedrock of American democracy and essential for an informed citizenry. But what does it mean when Ashland now has fewer kindergartners than high schoolers – and where do charter/alternative schools fit in? “The Future of Ashland Schools” is a free public discussion planned for 4 to 5:30 Tuesday, Oct. 3, in
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City of Ashland's monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting. |
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Come to the Schneider Museum of Art from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, for the opening of the new exhibition featuring contemporary abstract art, entitled, "Intuitive Nature: Geometric Roots & Organic Foundations," curated by SMA Executive Director Scott Malbaurn. This exhibition will feature work by artists Iván Carmona, Heather Day, Anna Fidler, Andrew
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Denise Kester and nine other local artists will sell handmade art and crafts for the First Friday Art Walk, held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at 438 Helman St., Ashland. They will also be open from 10 to 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. There will be ceramics, art prints,
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KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper invite you to join us for First Friday for ‘A Series of Wolves’ by Eva Thiemann for our October First Friday. The event will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at 562 "A" St., Ashland. Wine and refreshments are provided. Artist Biography: Eva Thiemann is a local
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Attendees of Ashland's Oct. 6 First Friday Art Walk can check out eight bands at five outdoor concert sites in the city's Railroad District. The Gather 'Round the Railroad District event runs 5 to 7 p.m. It's free, but donations will be accepted as part of the Rogue World Music's annual fundraising campaign. Concert locations
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Ashland's First Friday Art Walk event will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in downtown Ashland. Attendees can look forward to "an eclectic mix of visual delights, interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats," according to the event website. "The collage of image and experience grows as you stroll through the galleries
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Are you and your loved ones ready for the next natural disaster? Get prepared with a free training opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that have been proven effective in all kinds of disasters. Sign up for CERT Basic Training this October and join Ashland’s Community Emergency Response Team. CERT Basic Training is taught
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The 2023 Talent Harvest Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in downtown Talent, according to a news release. The event will feature "a colorful array of vendors, artisans, growers, and crafters," the release said. "Get ready for an abundance of family-friendly activities, community arts, exceptional live music on multiple
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Talent Maker City will kick off construction of its new regional hub for science, technology, engineering, art, and math education at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at 100 W. Valley View Road. The event will take place during the Talent Harvest Festival. "The nonprofit has outgrown its current space and is struggling to keep up |
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SO Pride's Drag It OUT event will start at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, with several events planned. There will be brunch at the Brickroom, 35 N. Main St., starting at 9 a.m. Food and wine will follow at 11 a.m. at the Paschal Winery in Talent, with the Drag and Boots event scheduled from
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The Jefferson Baroque Orchestra will present its fall season concert “Baroque Brilliance: The Corelli Club.” The program will include Muffat’s Sonata #5, Handel’s Chaconne in G Major for harpsichord, and three works by Corelli, including the ever-popular Concerto Grosso in D Major.
$5 – $25
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“Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds”, quoted Robert Oppenheimer years after leading development of the atomic bomb. Will someone in the future say the same thing about genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, geoengineering, or some other 21st-century technology? In the mid-20th century, invention, development and use of nuclear weapons reminded the world of
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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
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Southern Oregon University will observe Indigenous Peoples Day during an event that starts 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in the school's Stevenson Union Building courtyard. Indigenous Peoples Day amplifies Indigenous voices and celebrates the historic, cultural, and contemporary presence of Indigenous peoples and Tribal nations, who have persevered in the protection of Indigenous rights and
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The March 1997 events in and around Phoenix, AZ commonly known as “The Phoenix Lights Incident,” remains the world’s largest UFO/UAP mass-sighting to this day. Lights and huge low-flying objects of varying descriptions were seen by thousands of people across 300 miles of Arizona desert the evening of March 13, 1997. With her knowledge and
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During the early 1930s — the "worst hard times" of the early Great Depression — Jackson County experienced a political convulsion of political extremism. Two local demagogues relentlessly issued reckless (and untrue) charges and baseless accusations in their newspapers during the early Depression. Their campaign to wrest control of county government away from the local
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Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, and performer Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, will release their new album, City of Gold, on July 21. The new record follows Tuttle’s Acclaimed 2022 album, Crooked Tree, which won Best Bluegrass Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards and led NPR Music to call her, “a female
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Local historian and archeologist Jeff Lalande will discuss his new book, "The Jackson County Rebellion" — a chronicle of a historic populist uprising during the Great Depression — at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, according to a news release. The talk, hosted by Friends of
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Experience a new generation of breathwork — artfully engineered sound and breath journeys that catalyze life-changing transformational experiences hosted by Nikki Clifton. Guided coaching, binaural brain entrainment, solfeggio frequencies, 432 Hz harmonic tuning, subliminal suggestion, world class music and somatic breathwork allow you to enter your subconscious mind and reprogram the brain to create more |
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Empty Bowls is a community event that raises funds to help feed the hungry in our area. Proceeds from the 2023 fundraiser will be shared among Peace House's Uncle Foods Diner, Food Angels, and the local Jobs with Justice free meals program. Attendees of this joyful celebration of Ashland's caring spirit will choose a bowl
$25
Are you and your loved ones ready for the next natural disaster? Get prepared with a free training opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that have been proven effective in all kinds of disasters. Sign up for CERT Basic Training this October and join Ashland’s Community Emergency Response Team. CERT Basic Training is taught
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Southern Oregon bluegrass band 33 String Drive will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at Roxy Ann Winery, 3283 Hillcrest Road, Medford. The band's music draws from the hard-driving traditions of bluegrass and acoustic Americana, with a healthy dose of originals and arrangements. The band features Lily McCabe on fiddle, Jef Fretwell
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Are you and your loved ones ready for the next natural disaster? Get prepared with a free training opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that have been proven effective in all kinds of disasters. Sign up for CERT Basic Training this October and join Ashland’s Community Emergency Response Team. CERT Basic Training is taught
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A friendly reminder - our next food pick up is this Saturday. Food Donors, please remember to leave out your Green Bags for your Neighborhood Coordinators. On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, our Neighborhood Coordinators pick up bags of healthy, nonperishable food that neighbors have left outside their front doors. They leave empty
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Start your Christmas shopping early. So many great carvings for sale. The Carvers will be there to answer any questions about carving, and how to get started. Admission is free. There will be a raffle of many great items. (You don’t have to be present to win.) Tickets will be $1 a ticket or six
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Because many of us came from other religious backgrounds, we may have thrown out the baby with the bath water when we found those other religious experiences wanting. UUs are looking for meaning, but we also tend to be a bit cerebral. Gospel music, although rooted in faith based communities, can show us how to
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Enjoy fine art and critical thinking discussions on contemporary art at Crooked Mile Gallery in Phoenix, Oregon, during the first-ever book launch for "Road Food: Survival in the Local Landscape" with local Phoenix artist Beca Blake. "Road Food: Survival in the Local Landscape," is an impulsive performance art series produced by artist and author Beca
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Artist Beca Blake will hold a book release event from to 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Crooked Mile Gallery, 4495 S. Pacific Highway, No. 320, Phoenix. The book, "Road Food: Survival in the Local Landscape," is a 177-page hardcover photo book that documents performance art presentations made by Beca Blake and |
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The OLLI Players are back and you won’t want to miss the fun. This fast-paced, lively musical, directed by Cheryl Goodman-Morris and written by Jack Seybold, will warm your heart and set your toes to tapping. The 90-minute show sets sail with intrepid OLLI cast members boarding the S.S. Socrates to take classes and broaden
$35 – $50
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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A three-day event on workplace safety and health will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, through Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, according to news release. The Southern Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference will offer professional development workshops, certification for traffic control flaggers in work zones, first
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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
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Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes by learning from someone who has "been there, done that." SCORE business counselors are available once a month from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, for free and confidential one-on-one small business counseling. Individuals who operate or wish to start small businesses can
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Based on her personal experiences of meeting ETs in South Africa, as well as other beings who had unique contact with ETs, New Thought minister and author, Rev. Steph, shares about how ETs fit into her particular spiritual philosophy. She will be sharing about how these meetings with ETs came about and what she learned
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A three-day event on workplace safety and health will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, through Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, according to news release. The Southern Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference will offer professional development workshops, certification for traffic control flaggers in work zones, first
See website
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The City of Ashland will hold an open house for its new emergency homeless shelter at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 2200 Ashland St., Ashland. The Ashland City Council approved the property's purchase at an Aug. 15 meeting. Those attending the open house will be able to tour the site, receive an operational orientation
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A three-day event on workplace safety and health will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, through Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, according to news release. The Southern Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference will offer professional development workshops, certification for traffic control flaggers in work zones, first
See website
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.
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Join us for Calm Abiding Meditation followed by a talk by the lamas and gathering. All are welcome! Calm Abiding 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
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Join us for the annual Album Release party and outdoor concert featuring MUSIX, Southern Oregon University’s premiere house band. Directed by Dr. Derek Keller. Students in SOU's Music Industry and Production program and MUSIX ensemble (both music majors and non-majors) write, perform, and record their own work for the band. Packed with songs that fist
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The Friends of the Ashland Public Library will feature mysteries – from cozies to thrillers – on their used-book sales tables during the Ashland Mystery Festival, October 20 - 22, during library hours. Only $1 for each item. Proceeds go to support library programs for children, teens, and adults.
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LYONS PRIDE By Bleu Beckford-Burrell Directed by Kyle Haden** The Lyons household, struggling to stay afloat, doesn’t find itself lacking in pride. A family play, about living, love, identity and overcoming life challenges. The Lyons take you on a journey of not only what it means to be Jamaican and proud, but also the similarities
$15 – $25
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A LONG TIME COMING By Weston Gaylord Directed by Holly L. Derr "A Long Time Coming" tells two intertwining stories of one family: a novelist in 2024 who puts his mother’s life story into words, and his great-granddaughter and her son in 2114, who journey from a California farm to a Norwegian forest and discover
$15 – $25
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Come to orientation at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21. Refreshments at 9 a.m. Come share your story, meet the minister and group leads, hear UU history, and get to know others like you. It's OK to come when you can, but sharing starts about 9 a.m. Childcare
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Playing with Words Playwriting Workshop will be led by Fall Festival Host Playwright Beth Kander. Participants will have the opportunity to work with Kander and the 2023 Fall Festival presenting playwrights, and learn what it takes to create a new play. 10 am to 12 pm 10/21 at OSF’s Hay Patton Rehearsal Center. 200-298 Enders
$10.00
The Ashland Gallery Association will host its 10th annual Open Studio Tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22. This is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists based in Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix to show off their creative realms. Opening their workspaces to the public and revealing |
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What, ultimately, would it mean to be truly free? Free from coercion, free from fear, free from isolation, free from our trauma and pain? Is there a way to be both free and fully engaged in all that life brings? "Freedom is not the ability to get what we desire. …Obstacles such as lack of
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The Ashland Gallery Association will host its 10th annual Open Studio Tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22. This is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists based in Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix to show off their creative realms. Opening their workspaces to the public and revealing
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The Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission and the Southern Oregon Japanese Association (SOJA) will host a one-year anniversary celebration of the renovated Ashland Japanese Garden from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, in Lithia Park. The event is open to the public. SOJA will demonstrate the art of origami, there will be a
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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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On the 24th day of every month since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 15 months ago, Medford-based not-for-profit Ukraine Flags for Solidarity hosts a 1-hour online free conversation with Ukrainian software developer and co-founder of the Lviv headquartered company, Euristiq. Join us so that you can experience the enduring optimism of our friends in Ukraine
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The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on October 24, 2023. The meeting will be televised on local channel 9 or channels 180 and 181 for Charter Communications customers or will also be available live stream by going to rvtv.sou.edu and selecting RVTV Prime. Written testimony will be accepted for the public hearing agenda
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Most people have now heard of ChatGPT and the other popular Artificial Intelligence applications available to almost anyone now. But how could AI be related to UFOs and ETs? Are people using AI to find aliens? Could aliens, especially the iconic “Grays,” actually be AI alien sentinels? Is Humanity’s future post-biological? In this fascinating lecture
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Ashland.news celebrates autumn and democracy with a new community Happy Hour, held 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Louie's, 41 N. Main St., on the Ashland Plaza. Come join in!
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Terry Longshore will present a solo percussion faculty recital concert titled: "This Moment In Time" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. A free livestream is available: https://youtube.com/live/Xd3RcBFqAp0?feature=share The world has endured a tragic year. Millions have died from COVID-19, and social, cultural,
$10 – $15
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Celebrate the season by needle felting cute pumpkins or ghosts! This technique uses wool roving and a felting needle to create a small, soft, decoration. No experience necessary.
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The City of Ashland's monthly Housing and Human Services Committee meeting.
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Join host Brandy MacDonald at As You Like It for the launch of Southern Oregon Speed Dating. This will become a bi-monthly event with different themes. For our first event, we welcome all genders and sexual identities. Bring an open mind and open heart and be prepared to have fun, make new friends and maybe
$15
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The Jackson County Master Gardeners Association is proud to announce the Winter Dreams Summer Gardens 2023 event. There will be 14 speakers covering a variety of gardening-related topics. All presentations will be recorded and available for viewing until the end of December for all participants. CEH credits for landscaper recertification are available. Registration is $30.
$30
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The film "Israelism" will be screened from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St., Ashland. Event organizers are asking for an $8 donation for anyone wanting to attend, discounted to $6 for students and seniors. The theatre has 120 seats. The film tells the story of two
$6 – $8
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Enjoy 40 readers, healers and vendors + 20 talks at our Metaphysics & Wellness MeWe Fair for Energizing Body Mind Heart & Soul in Ashland. Everyone is welcome! The Fair is 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, (with Special Events before and after) at the Ashland Hills
$5
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum will hold a Monster Ball event, with family-friendly activities held 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. An "RIP After Dark" party will follow from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets cost $10 when paying ahead or $20 at the door. A $25 ticket option includes the
$10 – $25
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The Ashland Monster Dash, a race series featuring competitors decked out in Halloween garb, will return for its 15th year on Saturday, Oct. 28, near the Band Shell in Lithia Park, according to a news release. The event will feature in-person 1-mile, 5K, and 10K distances, with prizes for the top finishers in each race.
$15 – $20
The Jackson County Master Gardeners Association is proud to announce the Winter Dreams Summer Gardens 2023 event. There will be 14 speakers covering a variety of gardening-related topics. All presentations will be recorded and available for viewing until the end of December for all participants. CEH credits for landscaper recertification are available. Registration is $30.
$30
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Explore your local Genealogical Society Library and join in our Fall Festival and Open House, celebrating our ancestors from around the world. Learn about the many ways they welcomed harvest time and the end of Summer. Watch our PowerPoint presentation about the Old-World traditions and the celebrations our ancestors brought to America. Costumes are encouraged,
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At this time of year, we encounter stories that encourage us to imagine freedom even in death; to acknowledge our own losses and grief, but imagine that something of those we love goes on: in memory, in story, in this world or another. You are encouraged to bring a picture of an ancestor or loved
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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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The Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library will hold its annual Halloween party from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 1757 Ashland St., Ashland. There will be drinks, music, and door prizes. Costumes are optional. It will be the last chance to see the library's "Wild Blue Wonder" ET/UFO collectibles exhibit. Part of RVML’s October
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City of Ashland's monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting. |
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KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper are hosting a screening of two environmental films in a new Fall Film Series, intended to inspire activism through film. The organizations will screen "Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Southern Oregon University Science Building, 1250 Ashland St., Ashland. This 78-minute film
$10
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The Jackson County Master Gardeners Association is proud to announce the Winter Dreams Summer Gardens 2023 event. There will be 14 speakers covering a variety of gardening-related topics. All presentations will be recorded and available for viewing until the end of December for all participants. CEH credits for landscaper recertification are available. Registration is $30.
$30
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The November First Friday Art Walk will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in downtown Ashland. A diverse array of wonderful artwork will be on display. For a complete list of participating locations and a map, click here: www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk.
Free
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The Tutunov Piano Series is pleased to welcome violinist Kinga Augustyn on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. She will perform in a combined concert with Dr. Alexander, piano, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. A livestream is available for this performance. Kinga Augustyn Polish-American Kinga Augustyn is a versatile New York
$30 – $35
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Sportsmen’s Den & The Fifth Season will host their annual Ski & Snowboard Swap from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, with two swap locations to serve you better. It's totally free to bring used gear to sell! Between October 28th- November 3rd, bring old/used ski & snowboard gear to either location for
Free
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Rogue Community College and Southern Oregon University team up to promote creativity, collaboration and innovation in the Rogue Valley (again!) Student innovators at community colleges and universities in Southern Oregon will get together and design solutions to some of the region’s most pressing problems on Saturday, Nov. 4 at CraterWorks Makerspace in Central Point. Students
Free
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
$10 – $55
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Have you ever wondered what makes a Cheddar different from a Swiss? (Hint: it’s not just the holes.) Many cheeses we’re familiar with in the grocery store start with the same basic ingredients, so what about the cheesemaking process results in such a wide range of flavors, textures, and smells? Jackson County Library Services invites
Free
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Anima Mundi Productions presents the reunion of the legendary Uptown String Quartet. As ambassadors of the African American musical tradition, the women of this revolutionary string quartet share a lifelong dedication to expanding the horizons of concert music. Praised by The Washington Post for their “delightfully eclectic” repertoire, the Uptown String Quartet have performed in
$25 – $39
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Uptown String Quartet, a classically trained string quartet, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. The event is produced by Ashland-based nonprofit Anima Mundi Productions.
$5 – $39
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(It’s free)
