Tickets are on sale for Empty Bowls, a traditional Peace House fundraiser that supports free Ashland dinner programs, including Uncle Foods Diner, Food Angels, and Jobs with Justice Peace Meals. The annual supper will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in Wesley Hall at Ashland’s First United Methodist Church.
Events

Ukraine: A cultural celebration

Local nonprofit Anima Mundi Productions will present a Ukrainian Cultural Fair with treats, artwork and crafts from the local Ukrainian community on Friday, Oct. 25, followed by a concert featuring Ukrainian pianist Nadia Shpachenko on Sunday, Oct. 27 playing works by Chopin and Ukrainian composers, including two world premieres about the war.

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Education

Ashland branch of AAUW hosts ‘Celebration of Scholars’ at SOU

Five Southern Oregon-based women were honored as scholarship recipients of American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Wednesday at Southern Oregon University, during the branch’s annual “Celebration of Scholars,” which included three students from SOU and two from Rogue Community College.

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Cinema

Ashland filmmaker uncovers ‘13th Disciple’ for new comedy

Ashland’s Richard Seidman, a screenwriter turned filmmaker, has taken matters into his own hands after years of unproduced scripts in the hope a crowd-funded short film will bring his vision to life: “Schmendrick: The Thirteenth Disciple.” Seidman plans to submit the movie to film festivals and competitions, including the Ashland Independent Film Festival.

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Latest news

Review: Singing the praises of ‘Spotlight on Cat Stevens’

Review: You can now catch Erik H. Connolly embodying the heart and soul of Stevens and his music in “Spotlight on Cat Stevens” through Nov. 3 at the Camelot Theatre in Talent. Besides having the voice, rich and self-assured, Connolly has it all down — Stevens’ mannerisms, gentle persona, musical expression.

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Crossword

Crossword: OSF’s Secret Season

This week’s crossword: potential directors, authors and sources with hidden OSF opportunities. Solve it directly in the article or download a PDF to print. Next week’s crossword: “Just Another Day in Parade-ise.” More crosswords under the Culture menu.

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Ask Strider

Ask Strider: Dealing with a heap of anxiety

Ask Strider: This column, the Dog about Town recommends bright colors for dogs in hunting season, deep breathing for anxious humans, and insouciance when confronted with unwarranted snark. As always, he’s sympathetic to every worry.

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October 2024
Oct 21
October 21, 2024

Ollie, Ollie, Oxen Free is a Coming of Age story as well as a Romance. The central figure, Matt Turner, uncertain of himself, seeks standing and success by pursuing ordination […]

Oct 22
October 22, 2024

Hi, I'm Tanya! I'm excited to share my practice of Qi-Gym with you this fall: Transformative Qi-Gong with Heart Brain Balance techniques, including Brain Gym, that de-stress and rewire your […]

$110 – $140
Oct 22
October 22, 2024

An enlightening 90-minute seminar on “Time for Change,” an innovative volunteer program concept grounded in the co-production principles championed by Edgar Cahn. This session will delve into the transformative potential […]

Free
Oct 23
October 23, 2024

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.

Free
Oct 23
October 23, 2024

Gidion’s Knot explores a mother (Erica Sullivan) and a teacher’s (Domenique Lozano) experience of coping with the unimaginable and discovers the truth behind their shared grief. All 1 pm performances […]

$30 – $45
Oct 23
October 23, 2024

Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.

Free

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Ukraine: A cultural celebration

Local nonprofit Anima Mundi Productions will present a Ukrainian Cultural Fair with treats, artwork and crafts from the local Ukrainian community on Friday, Oct. 25, followed by a concert featuring Ukrainian pianist Nadia Shpachenko on Sunday, Oct. 27 playing works by Chopin and Ukrainian composers, including two world premieres about the war.

Read More >

Ashland branch of AAUW hosts ‘Celebration of Scholars’ at SOU

Five Southern Oregon-based women were honored as scholarship recipients of American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Wednesday at Southern Oregon University, during the branch’s annual “Celebration of Scholars,” which included three students from SOU and two from Rogue Community College.

Read More >

Ashland filmmaker uncovers ‘13th Disciple’ for new comedy

Ashland’s Richard Seidman, a screenwriter turned filmmaker, has taken matters into his own hands after years of unproduced scripts in the hope a crowd-funded short film will bring his vision to life: “Schmendrick: The Thirteenth Disciple.” Seidman plans to submit the movie to film festivals and competitions, including the Ashland Independent Film Festival.

Read More >

Review: Singing the praises of ‘Spotlight on Cat Stevens’

Review: You can now catch Erik H. Connolly embodying the heart and soul of Stevens and his music in “Spotlight on Cat Stevens” through Nov. 3 at the Camelot Theatre in Talent. Besides having the voice, rich and self-assured, Connolly has it all down — Stevens’ mannerisms, gentle persona, musical expression.

Read More >

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Tickets are on sale for Empty Bowls, a traditional Peace House fundraiser that supports free Ashland dinner programs, including Uncle Foods Diner, Food Angels, and Jobs with Justice Peace Meals. The annual supper will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in Wesley Hall at Ashland’s First United Methodist Church.
Local nonprofit Anima Mundi Productions will present a Ukrainian Cultural Fair with treats, artwork and crafts from the local Ukrainian community on Friday, Oct. 25, followed by a concert featuring Ukrainian pianist Nadia Shpachenko on Sunday, Oct. 27 playing works by Chopin and Ukrainian composers, including two world premieres about the war.
The ad hoc committee created to shape the future of the 2200 Ashland St. property spent the last two weeks folding public opinion into its steadily evolving recommendations as the committee prepares to bring a master plan to Ashland City Council by mid-November. 
Five Southern Oregon-based women were honored as scholarship recipients of American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Wednesday at Southern Oregon University, during the branch's annual “Celebration of Scholars,” which included three students from SOU and two from Rogue Community College.
The Ashland Monster Dash invites ghosts, ghouls, super heroes, and monsters to run in support of public education. This year’s event will be offered both virtually and in-person, with the main event taking place on Saturday, Oct. 26, in Lithia Park. 
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