Featured in the September/October issue of TeaTime magazine with an abundance of photos over a seven-page spread were Ashland’s Chozu Bath & Tea Gardens, Dobrá Tea, and Lovejoy’s Tea Room.
A performance at the Ashland Community Center a quarter century ago led to a trip this week to New York City by Jahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner of Ashland. They’re there to pitch an adaptation of Tomáseen Foley’s story “Parcel From America” to New York producers, directors, other theater professionals and Irish influencers.
Established in 1904, Mountain View Cemetery is the largest of three town cemeteries owned and operated by the city of Ashland. Just over 18 acres, this tranquil oasis is bordered by the Central Bike Path, Normal Avenue, and Ashland Street.
After six decades of helping to provide fire protection for his rural community on the flanks of Mount Ashland, lifelong Colestin resident Steve Avgeris has yet to hang up his hose. Nearing a full year since residents of the rural community voted to dissolve the Colestin Rural Fire Protection District — with plans to be annexed by Jackson County Fire District No. 5 just months later — the former chief of the now-defunct district maintains his fire apparatus and still responds to calls for help.
Audiences at the premiere of the documentary “Including Us” during the Ashland Independent Film Festival 2024 were clearly moved by the film, with some tears shed to the accompaniment of applause and a standing ovation on Oct. 5.
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.
Kenwanicahee (Kenwani) Kravitz became the new Native Nations Liaison at Southern Oregon University in February 2024. As an enrolled tribal member of the Madesi Band of the Pit River Nation and a descendant of the Northern Wintu people and a strong scholarly background, Kravitz brings a deep knowledge and a gentle but determined voice to this exciting new role.
Alexandra Paul: The volunteers from Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS.org) work hard to get each dog ready for adoption with several 20-minute walks a day, treats, ball throwing, coat brushing or a snuggle on the sofa in the “cuddle room.” This helps relieve the stress of being in a kennel.
The Ashland Independent Film Festival kicks off its four-day run Thursday, Oct. 3, with the centerpiece film for the festival, ‘Including Us,’ set for its world premiere Saturday. The film, made by local director Brandon Givens, is about the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Hairspray: A Broadway Musical” in 2019. The story focuses on four actors with disabilities who starred in the musical, along with the rest of the cast.
After narrowly making it back to Southern Oregon on one of the last flights out of Asheville, North Carolina, before remnants of Hurricane Helene touched down last Thursday, Ashland resident Ashley Brown is hearing devastating news directly from friends in the area.
Sage on Stage: Jessica Sage, artistic director of the Rogue Theater Company, emphasizes the importance of collaboration among all the people involved in a performance. It’s the foundation of a strong, successful production.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the rearview mirror, Ashland’s Abundance Swap on Sunday, Dec. 15, offers a refreshing reset. The event lets community members exchange three quality items for thoughtful gifts. No price tags. No stress. Just meaningful connections and a sustainable way to celebrate the season.
An enhanced law enforcement area for the south side of Ashland was approved Tuesday by Ashland City Council with one nay vote. The second ELEA for the south side, which will need a second vote before going into effect, was established under the same existing rules as the downtown ELEA.
Herbert Rothschild: It’s time to hear a Mexican perspective on immigration and drug trafficking. President Sheinbaum responds to Trump’s threats.
The Mississippi-based media chain that recently bought more than three dozen newspapers in Oregon and Washington has spent the two months since its acquisition pursuing job cuts and exploring other steps to save money. Five employees of the Rogue Valley Times were told Tuesday their last day of work would be Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the newspaper’s operations.
A tsunami warning was in effect for the Oregon coast from south of Florence and into northern California as far south as just north of Santa Cruz after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake was detected 45 miles southwest of Eureka, California, at 10:44 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Tsunami Warning center
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