On Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 PM Shane Koyczan, Spoken Word Artist, performs in Ashland. Kovczan is not only a writer and spoken word virtuoso, but also a multi medium spoken word artist. Shane brings an authenticity to his work that connects with audiences, as evidenced by his fiercely honest TED Talk, which highlights the kind of humanity he brings to each performance. An artist whose work has transgressed genres and given breath to a new generation of voices, Shane Koyczan wears the mantle of human and dares others to discover what that means. Tickets are available online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5704437, at the Music Coop or at the door, $20. 541-488-7716 for more info. The Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland.