Oak Street Dance Studio fall classes
Ongoing Fall Classes beginning now for Adult and Children's Ballet and Contemporary Modern Dance and Hula. Visit our website: www.oakstreetdance.com
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Ongoing Fall Classes beginning now for Adult and Children's Ballet and Contemporary Modern Dance and Hula. Visit our website: www.oakstreetdance.com
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ashland.news will have a coffee hour from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 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!
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
City of Ashland's monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting.
This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing their brilliance and expertise. The artists are […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing their brilliance and expertise. The artists are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Although maybe not as exciting as having an actual “time machine,” Klamath Bird Observatory board member Jeff LaLande (archaeologist and historian) will again offer a “Walk Into Ashland’s Past.” It was more than a year ago that Jeff first offered this event. It proved to be very popular. You will walk through the site of […]
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.
Willi Carlisle is a poet and a folk singer for the people, but his extraordinary gift for turning a phrase isn't about high falutin' pontificatin'; it's about looking out for one another and connecting through our shared human condition. Born and raised on the Midwestern plains, Carlisle is a product of the punk to folk […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing their brilliance and expertise. The artists are […]
This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing their brilliance and expertise. The artists are […]
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 […]
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 […]
This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing their brilliance and expertise. The artists are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Portland-based singer, songwriter, and producer John Craigie adapts moments of solitude into stories perfectly suited for old Americana fiction anthologies. Instead of leaving them on dog-eared pages, he projects them widescreen in flashes of simmering soul and folk eloquence. On his 2022 full-length album, Mermaid Salt, we witness revenge unfurled in flames, watch a landlocked […]
This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing their brilliance and expertise. The artists are […]
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 […]
To help reduce hunger in our community, join our volunteer donors. 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 green bags for next time and take all the food to the Ashland Emergency Food […]
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 […]
Please join the Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument for the Friends Annual Celebration, held 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Pinehurst School in the Greensprings, 15337 Highway 66, with the option of a free shuttle that leaves from Ashland. The annual celebration will be part benefit and part celebration. We invite you […]
A candlelight service using sacred music to provide a meditative worship experience. It is a service steeped in tradition. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m. and service starts at 7 p.m. All are welcome! Jodi French composes and plays meditative Celtic music, and Cantors sing for the Evensong Service. Harpist Kathleen […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing their brilliance and expertise. The artists are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing their brilliance and expertise. The artists are […]
