Barry Kraft will be reading the Poetry of some of his Favorite Poets: Wallace Stevens, Elizabeth Bishop, and James Merrill.
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June Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Emotionally Charged Narrative Paintings – Carol Aust
June Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Emotionally Charged Narrative Paintings - Carol Aust Monday, June 2 - Monday, June 30, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Opening Reception: Friday, June 6, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Currently featured at ART on FIRST are emotionally charged narrative paintings by Carol Aust. Carol's compositions are filled with intense
Monday, June 16, 2025
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June 16, 2025 -Higher Essence Yoga
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June 16, 2025 -Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
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June 16, 2025 -Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
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June 16, 2025 -Line dancing for older adults
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June 16, 2025 -Barry Kraft will be reading the Poetry of some of his Favorite Poets: Wallace Stevens, Elizabeth Bishop, and James Merrill.
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
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
Barry Kraft will be reading the Poetry of some of his Favorite Poets: Wallace Stevens, Elizabeth Bishop, and James Merrill.
Over the decades at Bloomsbury Books, Barry Kraft has given more than two dozen poetry readings, sharing the work of his favorite poets. At this reading, he will include little-known gems by Wallace Stevens, Elizabeth Bishop, and James Merrill. Barry has been an actor and lecturer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for 31 seasons. His
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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June 17, 2025 -“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello," on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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June 18, 2025 -“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
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June 18, 2025 -Wednesday Open Meditation
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June 18, 2025 -Brazilian spiritual healing
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June 18, 2025 -Creative Writing Workshop
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June 18, 2025 -FREE RVML Video & Discussion Night: A Tale of Two Bridgers
“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello," on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and
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.
Creative Writing Workshop
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
FREE RVML Video & Discussion Night: A Tale of Two Bridgers
Tonight we’ll be watching two TED Talks. Megan Phelps-Roper shares details of life inside America's most controversial church and her decision to leave it. She shares her personal experience of extreme polarization, along with some sharp ways we can learn to successfully engage across ideological lines. Theo E.J. Wilson tells the story of becoming Lucius25,
Thursday, June 19, 2025
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June 19, 2025 -Higher Essence Yoga
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June 19, 2025 -ART in ACTION with Tom Baker at ART on FIRST
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June 19, 2025 -Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
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June 19, 2025 -Book Discussion Group
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June 19, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
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
ART in ACTION with Tom Baker at ART on FIRST
Join ART on FIRST and Tom Baker for ART in ACTION, an opportunity to meet, experience, and interact with Tom while he provides a live demonstration of him creating his beautiful fine wood pieces. Tom's passion for working wood evolved into a passion for art. When he's at the lathe, he listens to what the
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
Book Discussion Group
On Juneteenth (June 19th from 6-7:30pm) at UCC Ashland, Mike Green of Common Ground Conversations and JPR’s Jefferson Exchange will facilitate an interactive conversation on The Awareness of Ignorance, Chapter 3 of From Generosity to Justice by Darren Walker.
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Friday, June 20, 2025
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June 20, 2025 -“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
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June 20, 2025 -Celebrate Art, Celebrate Life
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June 20, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello," on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and
Celebrate Art, Celebrate Life
Come join us for a night filled with creativity and joy in the Barnstormers Theatre. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of theatre and film as we celebrate life. Mark your calendars for Friday, June 20, at 6 p.m. and be part of this unforgettable event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
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June 21, 2025 -Friends of the Animals’ Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
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June 21, 2025 -Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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June 21, 2025 -Lithia Artisans Market
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June 21, 2025 -Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
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June 21, 2025 -Bonsai Day at the Ashland Japanese Garden
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June 21, 2025 -Walk through Jacksonville History
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June 21, 2025 -Tea meditation Ceremony creekside -Ashland
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June 21, 2025 -“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
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June 21, 2025 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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June 21, 2025 -Central Point Woodcarvers
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June 21, 2025 -Victorian Travel Tours
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June 21, 2025 -Picnic for Pollinator Pals
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June 21, 2025 -Family fun-raiser wraps up National Pollinator Week
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June 21, 2025 -THE ART SALE
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June 21, 2025 -Resistance Wine Company presents: NACHO Average Wine Club
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June 21, 2025 -Celtic Summer Concert
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June 21, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Friends of the Animals’ Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Friends of the Animals (FOTAS) hosts a monthly low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for our community to help keep their pets healthy and protected. All clinics are available for both cats and dogs. Events are “by appointment only”. One appointment per animal needed! CATS must be in a sturdy carrier; DOGS must be on leash.
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
Bonsai Day at the Ashland Japanese Garden
Rogue Bonsai Group, in collaboration with Ashland Parks and Recreation (APR), presents Bonsai Day, a celebration of nature through the art of Bonsai and Ikebana, at the Ashland Japanese Garden from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. The event will feature a collection of Rogue Bonsai Group’s finest trees for visitors to enjoy.
Walk through Jacksonville History
Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back! At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history, visiting government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and homes
Tea meditation Ceremony creekside -Ashland
Join us for this beautiful silent meditation in nature while being served tea. Small group size 6-8. Reserve your seat at: www.tranquility-tea.com. Directions to location upon receipt.
“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello," on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and
Beekman Bank Museum tours
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours. Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco. Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3
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
Victorian Travel Tours
Carolyn Kingsnorth, Historic Jacksonville, Inc., has exciting news! June 21, the Rouge Valley A's join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. on the Beekman House lawn where guests will view antique cars and learn about transportation during the late 1800s. Then, from 12pm to 3pm, tour the historic Beekman House and learn more about “Travel in the Victorian
Picnic for Pollinator Pals
Join us for our First Annual Picnic for Pollinator Pals, our youth education program! Come join us for a lovely afternoon celebrating National Pollinator Week with good food, good friends, and lots of activities for kids of all ages!! Support our unique and place-based youth educational program! Purchase tickets by June 5 - only 60
Family fun-raiser wraps up National Pollinator Week
A Picnic for Pollinator Pals is a fantastic way to celebrate National Pollinator Week and support your local pollinator protectors - PPRV - at a fun and educational event designed for the entire family! This first annual “FUN”-Raiser for Pollinator Pals, PPRV’s youth education program, takes place Saturday, June 21st from 4-7 p.m. at Arpeggio
THE ART SALE
You're invited to our 3rd Annual Art Sale, an event showcasing a diverse collection of fine, original, and everyday art. Whether you're a seasoned collector or looking for that perfect piece to brighten your home, you'll find something special. Every purchase makes a difference! All proceeds from the art sale will directly benefit two wonderful
Resistance Wine Company presents: NACHO Average Wine Club
LET’S CLEAN OUT THOSE CELLARS What Is This? You’ve got bottles lurking in your cellar. Weird gifts. Dusty regrets. Wines labeled “Save for a Special Occasion”... but maybe that occasion never came. Join Resistance Wine Co. for a laid-back, flavor-packed evening where aged bottles meet gourmet nachos. This small-scale event brings together retired collectors and
Celtic Summer Concert
Join the Jefferson Pipe Band and friends for a spirited evening celebrating Scottish and Irish music and dance. Experience the rich cultural traditions through captivating performances that will transport you to the Celtic lands. Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 7-9pm, doors open at 6:30pm. SOU—Music Recital Hall. Tickets: Adults-$30, Youth-$15. For more information, visit: www.jeffersonpipebandroguevalley.org.
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
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June 22, 2025 -Forest Therapy in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
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June 22, 2025 -Lithia Artisans Market
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June 22, 2025 -Sunday Service: Let’s Celebrate: Solstice, Sun, and the More-Than-Human World
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June 22, 2025 -South Mountain Friends Meeting
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June 22, 2025 -SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
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June 22, 2025 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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June 22, 2025 -Crest Fest
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June 22, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
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June 22, 2025 -Trust and Faith Concert
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June 22, 2025 -A Public Art Unveiling honoring Lorraine Hansberry and Black Lives
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June 22, 2025 -Cowboy Junkies Celebrate 40 Years at the Holly Theatre, June 22
Forest Therapy in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
A guided forest therapy session is a slow, mindful exploration of nature designed to reconnect with oneself, others, and the environment through all our senses. Participants are invited to slow down, tune into their surroundings, and engage in various sensory activities like slowly walking, meditating, and mindful observation. The goal is to cultivate a sense
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
Sunday Service: Let’s Celebrate: Solstice, Sun, and the More-Than-Human World
At Summer Solstice we celebrate the Bright Half of our year. Now, at Mid-Summer, the sun shines for 15 hours, inviting us into the Summer Season. Let us be glad for this abundant light and the great solar cycle. Lay led: Merak Milligan and Vern Crawford. "Rise up, O Flame, by thy light glowing. Show
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
Beekman Bank Museum tours
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours. Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco. Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3
Crest Fest
Join us for an epic summer afternoon of live music, dancing, local food, and family fun at Willow-Witt Ranch! Explore the land, meet baby goats, take a pond walk, and support The Crest’s mission to connect people and nature. Event Highlights: • Live music from Blueberry Blossoms, Mountaintop Sound, and Eight Dollar Mountain • Turtle
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Trust and Faith Concert
You're all invited to take a rest in the soundscape of Trust and Faith through carefully selected songs - sung and played with all our hearts! Pauline Sullivan, soprano, Michael Sorensen, baritone and viola, and Jen Schloming, piano, will reprise The Prayer, lull you with Brahms, fortify you with Vaughan-Williams, and pierce your deep heart
A Public Art Unveiling honoring Lorraine Hansberry and Black Lives
A landmark cultural moment in Ashland: the unveiling of one of the city’s first Playwright’s Plaques, honoring legendary playwright Lorraine Hansberry and commemorating Black lives lost to racial injustice — including local youth Aidan Ellison. Timed just after Juneteenth, this public ceremony marks a significant step in Ashland’s effort to uplift voices of social justice
Cowboy Junkies Celebrate 40 Years at the Holly Theatre, June 22
Fans of alt-country, folk-rock, and raw, poetic storytelling—get ready. The Holly Theatre is proud to present Cowboy Junkies live in concert on Sunday, June 22, as part of the band’s 40th Anniversary Tour. Tickets, ranging from $25 to $45, offer access to an unforgettable evening spanning four decades of haunting melodies and soul-stirring lyrics—from their