ART ON FIRST: An Artful Life, Solo Exhibition John Palombo
ART on FIRST 20 South First Street, Ashland
Week of Events
Monday, April 28, 2025
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April 28, 2025 -Higher Essence Yoga
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April 28, 2025 -Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
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April 28, 2025 -Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
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April 28, 2025 -ART ON FIRST: An Artful Life, Solo Exhibition John Palombo
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April 28, 2025 -Line dancing for older adults
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April 28, 2025 -Mary Silva discusses her new novel “No Small Thing”
Higher Essence Yoga
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
Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
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
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
ART ON FIRST: An Artful Life, Solo Exhibition John Palombo
Currently featured at ART on FIRST are nature inspired paintings by John Palombo. With just enough challenges growing up to gain some deep colors and spectrums in his life, John has made use of the follies and torture of being human and turned them into joy and happiness by finding something that truly speaks to
Line dancing for older adults
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
Mary Silva discusses her new novel “No Small Thing”
Jean Ann Johnson and Margaret Meriwether are as unalike as any two women can be. When circumstances bring them together at a senior living community, they begin a journey of discovery – about themselves and each other – that surprises them both. Along the way, they encounter quirky characters and a host of adventures, many
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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April 29, 2025 -No Place to Grow Old Movie Showing
No Place to Grow Old Movie Showing
Please join us for a showing of the movie No Place to Grow Old on April 29th, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Church to benefit OHRA and HomeShare Oregon. A $10 donation is suggested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/HSandOHRA or pay at
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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April 30, 2025 -Tea Ceremony and meditation -Ashland
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April 30, 2025 -Tea Ceremony and meditation -Ashland
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April 30, 2025 -Wednesday Open Meditation
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April 30, 2025 -Brazilian spiritual healing
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April 30, 2025 -Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
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April 30, 2025 -Open House for Prospective Students at TRAILS Outdoor School
Tea Ceremony and meditation -Ashland
Please join us for Cha Dao; The Way of Tea. Ashland Wednesday April30, 10am Relax. Rewind. Reset. Enjoy a reflective silent meditation while being served tea. Size limited to 6-8. Offered weekly, alternating weekdays with weekends. $12.50 per person (970)319-1697 Reserve your seat at www.tranquility-tea.com
Tea Ceremony and meditation -Ashland
Please join us for Cha Dao; The Way of Tea. Ashland Wednesday April30, 10am Relax. Rewind. Reset. Enjoy a reflective silent meditation while being served tea. Size limited to 6-8. Offered weekly, alternating weekdays with weekends. $12.50 per person (970)319-1697 Reserve your seat at www.tranquility-tea.com
Wednesday Open Meditation
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.
Brazilian spiritual healing
Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.
Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof delves into the tensions within a wealthy southern family as they gather to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday, despite his failing health. At the center of the drama, Brick, a former athlete numbing himself with alcohol, and his determined wife, Maggie, navigate a crumbling marriage while long buried secrets threaten
Open House for Prospective Students at TRAILS Outdoor School
Are you interested in learning more about TRAILS Outdoor School? Join us on April 30th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for an evening with our principal. You will have the opportunity to tour our campus and participate in a Q&A session to get all your questions answered. We look forward to meeting you and sharing
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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May 1, 2025 -Higher Essence Yoga
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May 1, 2025 -Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
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May 1, 2025 -Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
Higher Essence Yoga
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
Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof delves into the tensions within a wealthy southern family as they gather to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday, despite his failing health. At the center of the drama, Brick, a former athlete numbing himself with alcohol, and his determined wife, Maggie, navigate a crumbling marriage while long buried secrets threaten
Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
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
Friday, May 2, 2025
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May 2, 2025 -Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
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May 2, 2025 -First Friday Bike Ride
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May 2, 2025 -First Friday Bike Ride
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May 2, 2025 -First Friday Bike Ride
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May 2, 2025 -The Disparity Art Show by Gabriel Lipper
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May 2, 2025 -May First Friday Art Walk!
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May 2, 2025 -Trinity Episcopal Church and Labyrinth: Open House
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May 2, 2025 -A Weekend Teaching with Lama Sarah Harding: The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others; Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu
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May 2, 2025 -New Hikes in Southern Oregon & Northern California: A slide presentation by William L. Sullivan
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May 2, 2025 -The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others: Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu, A Special Weekend Retreat with Lama Sarah Harding:
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May 2, 2025 -Jefferson Baroque: Showcase Concert of Trio Sonatas
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May 2, 2025 -Tutunov Piano Series presents: Margarita Shevchenko
Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof delves into the tensions within a wealthy southern family as they gather to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday, despite his failing health. At the center of the drama, Brick, a former athlete numbing himself with alcohol, and his determined wife, Maggie, navigate a crumbling marriage while long buried secrets threaten
First Friday Bike Ride
Join us for the First Friday Bike Ride! Meet our ride leader on the Plaza in downtown Ashland at 5 pm, and start the ride at approximately 5:15 pm. Streets for Everyone will be passing out Bike Benefits stickers to all riders! This is an all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly ride. See you there!
First Friday Bike Ride
A fun, family-friendly bicycle ride in Ashland. The ride is for people of all ages and abilities which reflects the vision of Streets for Everyone; a transportation system that is safe, convenient and efficient for everyone, independent of how they travel for everyday, short, in-town trips. The ride is sponsored by Streets for Everyone, a
First Friday Bike Ride
Meet riders on the Plaza in downtown Ashland at 5 p.m. The group ride starts approximately 5:15 p.m. This monthly, all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly ride is hosted by Streets For Everyone, an action team of the Ashland Climate Collaborative. Ride your bike. Win Prizes! It’s Easy. Pledge to replace at least one car trip with a
The Disparity Art Show by Gabriel Lipper
The Disparity— Amidst glimmering seas and smoke-stained skies, figures lounge and flee. In this haunting collection, opulence drifts beside the remnants of escape. Beautiful surfaces reveal uneasy truths. Lipper’s paintings move between tenderness and tension, inviting us to question not only what we’re seeing, but where we’re standing. Set against the backdrop of The Columbia
May First Friday Art Walk!
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
Trinity Episcopal Church and Labyrinth: Open House
Trinity Episcopal church is the oldest church in Ashland, Oregon still used by its original congregation. It was built in 1895 and is listed on the National Register of Historical Buildings. Those who would like to visit our church and labyrinth are welcome to join us during the First Friday Art Walk, held 5 to
A Weekend Teaching with Lama Sarah Harding: The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others; Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu
In the 1970s, the late, great Kalu Rinpoche traveled extensively in the West, including North America. Where there was interest among those listening to these early teachings, Rinpoche gave the Chenrezig empowerment and recommended this service as a daily practice for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism and the strengthening of compassion. It had long been
New Hikes in Southern Oregon & Northern California: A slide presentation by William L. Sullivan
The Northwest Nature Shop hosts a presentation by William Sullivan on Friday May 2nd 6-7 pm with gorgeous photography and plenty of tips and inspiration to get you into the backcountry. Oregon’s hiking guru, William Sullivan, will take you on a slide show tour of new trails he discovered while researching the new edition of
The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others: Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu, A Special Weekend Retreat with Lama Sarah Harding:
In the 1970s, the late, great Kalu Rinpoche traveled extensively in the West, including North America. Where there was interest among those listening to these early teachings, Rinpoche gave the Chenrezig empowerment and recommended this service as a daily practice for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism and the strengthening of compassion. It had long been
Jefferson Baroque: Showcase Concert of Trio Sonatas
Local musicians of Jefferson Baroque offer a concert of small ensembles. Enjoy the beautiful and varied world of the Baroque trio sonata in a Showcase Concert featuring works of Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi, Pepusch, Telemann, Handel, and Quantz. These small chamber works provide the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of individual members of the orchestra.
Tutunov Piano Series presents: Margarita Shevchenko
The Tutunov Piano Series presents: Margarita Shevchenko in concert on Friday, May 2nd 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 ARTIST: Margarita Shevchenko was born in Perm, Urals area of Russia. Coming from a musical family she started
Saturday, May 3, 2025
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May 3, 2025 -Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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May 3, 2025 -Lithia Artisans Market
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May 3, 2025 -Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
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May 3, 2025 -The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others: Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu, A Special Weekend Retreat with Lama Sarah Harding:
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May 3, 2025 -Central Point Woodcarvers
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May 3, 2025 -Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
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May 3, 2025 -Jefferson Baroque: Showcase Concert of Trio Sonatas
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May 3, 2025 -A Weekend Teaching with Lama Sarah Harding: The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others; Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu
Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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
Lithia Artisans Market
The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September. Catch us for a "soft" opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge. Whether you join
Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
Beginning May 3, come experience the history, flora and fauna of Lithia park in a guided tour led by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers. Walks run every Saturday morning at 10:00am, May through September. Walks last 90 minutes, are FREE of charge, and are open to locals and visitors alike. Please meet your guide at the
The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others: Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu, A Special Weekend Retreat with Lama Sarah Harding:
In the 1970s, the late, great Kalu Rinpoche traveled extensively in the West, including North America. Where there was interest among those listening to these early teachings, Rinpoche gave the Chenrezig empowerment and recommended this service as a daily practice for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism and the strengthening of compassion. It had long been
Central Point Woodcarvers
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
Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof delves into the tensions within a wealthy southern family as they gather to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday, despite his failing health. At the center of the drama, Brick, a former athlete numbing himself with alcohol, and his determined wife, Maggie, navigate a crumbling marriage while long buried secrets threaten
Jefferson Baroque: Showcase Concert of Trio Sonatas
Local musicians of Jefferson Baroque offer a concert of small ensembles. Enjoy the beautiful and varied world of the Baroque trio sonata in a Showcase Concert featuring works of Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi, Pepusch, Telemann, Handel, and Quantz. These small chamber works provide the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of individual members of the orchestra.
A Weekend Teaching with Lama Sarah Harding: The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others; Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu
In the 1970s, the late, great Kalu Rinpoche traveled extensively in the West, including North America. Where there was interest among those listening to these early teachings, Rinpoche gave the Chenrezig empowerment and recommended this service as a daily practice for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism and the strengthening of compassion. It had long been
Sunday, May 4, 2025
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May 4, 2025 -Discover Rowing
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May 4, 2025 -Lithia Artisans Market
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May 4, 2025 -Children’s Day at the Japanese Garden
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May 4, 2025 -Sunday Service: Courage to Change
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May 4, 2025 -South Mountain Friends Meeting
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May 4, 2025 -SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
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May 4, 2025 -Christian Mystics’ Support Group
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May 4, 2025 -Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
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May 4, 2025 -Northwest Troubadour David Gordon Returns to Jacksonville
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May 4, 2025 -Jefferson Baroque: Showcase Concert of Sonata Trios
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May 4, 2025 -A Weekend Teaching with Lama Sarah Harding: The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others; Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu
Discover Rowing
Join us on beautiful Emigrant Lake for a day of fun, community & discovery! Our Discover Rowing class is designed for adults with NO ROWING EXPERIENCE!! You'll learn: Basics of the rowing stroke Rowing terminology Boat handling skills How to take your first strokes on the water! WHEN: Sunday, May 4th, 2025 9am - 12pm
Lithia Artisans Market
The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September. Catch us for a "soft" opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge. Whether you join
Children’s Day at the Japanese Garden
Join us for a special celebration of Children’s Day at the Ashland Japanese Garden from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2024. This free event honors “Kodomo no Hi”, a Japanese holiday dedicated to celebrating children’s happiness and individuality. Discover the rich traditions of this holiday, including the raising of ‘koinobori’ windsocks
Sunday Service: Courage to Change
What is the biggest thing about your life that you would change? Is it possible? What would it take to make it happen? What would you change about our congregation? Our community? Our nation? The world?? Rev. Sean asks us to consider if we have the courage to change? "The moment of change is the
South Mountain Friends Meeting
South Mountain Friends Meeting meeting for worship held 11 a.m. Sundays at 543 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland. All are welcome. Activities for children provided. With any questions, call David Runkel at 541-210-0031 or email at davidrunkelor@gmail.com
SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
Eastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
Christian Mystics’ Support Group
If you are interested in attending a "Christian Mystics' Support Group" in Ashland, Father Scott Carter will begin leading meetings on Sunday mornings this May. The small gatherings are for those who practice or would like to learn about Christian contemplative, or mystical, spirituality. The meetings will be open to the public, educational, supportive, and
Rogue Theater Company Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play Reading
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof delves into the tensions within a wealthy southern family as they gather to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday, despite his failing health. At the center of the drama, Brick, a former athlete numbing himself with alcohol, and his determined wife, Maggie, navigate a crumbling marriage while long buried secrets threaten
Northwest Troubadour David Gordon Returns to Jacksonville
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. is delighted to announce that popular Northwest Troubadour, David Gordon, will be back in Jacksonville on Sunday, May 4, to perform a special concert of international love songs as a benefit for the town’s new “Museum without Walls”! Love is an international language, and David will be drawing from his repertoire of
Jefferson Baroque: Showcase Concert of Sonata Trios
Local musicians of Jefferson Baroque offer a concert of small ensembles. Enjoy the beautiful and varied world of the Baroque trio sonata in a Showcase Concert featuring works of Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi, Pepusch, Telemann, Handel, and Quantz. These small chamber works provide the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of individual members of the orchestra.
A Weekend Teaching with Lama Sarah Harding: The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others; Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu
In the 1970s, the late, great Kalu Rinpoche traveled extensively in the West, including North America. Where there was interest among those listening to these early teachings, Rinpoche gave the Chenrezig empowerment and recommended this service as a daily practice for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism and the strengthening of compassion. It had long been