Community Calendar

Digital Paintings by Bruce Bayard and Martin Steele at Rogue Gallery and Art Center

Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 25 - Friday, June 6
Artist Talk: Saturday, April 26, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 16, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured in the Main Gallery at Rogue Gallery and Art Center are Digital Paintings by Bruce Bayard and Martin Steele. At the intersection of digital image collage and video performance, Bruce's work is a fusion of visual elements and abstract narrative through innovative mediums. He navigates the language of symbols to convey layered meanings. Embracing randomness as a creative tool, Bruce's work invites his viewers to engage with evolving narratives shaped by chance. In this realm of digital expression, he seeks to challenge perceptions and provoke thought, inviting an exploration into the worlds of space between personal and public. Similarly, Martin has always loved the term ‘snapshot’ because it perfectly captures the idea of what happens in photographs. Sourcing imagery from his prodigious and idiosyncratic archive that contains thousands of images, Martin works in a characteristic palette of saturated hues and chromatic aberrations to invite his viewers into a composition of visual rubble and a unique version of history.

For more information, please visit www.roguegallery.org.

Step into the world of Saturday Speaker Series: Virginia Howard Mullan "Humboldt County Courts World’s Fairs Florence Harrie (1889–1981, Karuk) and experience the legacy of a master weaver. Born at Katimîin, the Karuk center of the world, Florence returned to her ancestral home after boarding school to learn the art of gathering and weaving from renowned weavers like Elizabeth Hickox. She made her living through her craft and today, her great-grandson, Bradley Marshall, has lovingly curated this exhibit to bring her story home.
What makes this exhibit so special?
Florence’s personal weaving chair
The last basket she ever wove
A ceremonial dress made by her descendants that still dances in ceremonies today
Join us at the Clarke Historical Museum and immerse yourself in this deeply personal tribute to a Karuk cultural icon. Don’t miss it!
February 8 - May 31, 2025 at the Clarke Historical Museum

May Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Magical Northwest Landscapes - Jessica Johnson

Monday, April 28 - Monday, May 26, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured at ART on FIRST are vibrant landscape paintings by Jessica Johnson. Jessica aims to capture and communicate the inspiring beauty of the landscapes that surround her home and permeate her adventures. Expressive brushstrokes and color depict movement intertwined with emotion in her compositions, evoking feelings of deep connection to the places that she immerses her viewers in. Jessica loves using vibrant colors and rich shadows to convey wonder, joy, playfulness, and reverence.

For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.

We have a wide assortment of food available. Bags with staple items are pre-filled, but we will gladly add any special requests if they are available. When you visit, there is always a simple lunch. On the last Wednesday of every month, we serve a pretty darned good hot meal with salad and a huge table filled with pies and desserts. We call it a community lunch. All are welcomed.

May = Bike Month!
Join Mike Vergeer from the Rogue Valley Transportation District for a basic skills and safety workshop for both regular bikes and e-bikes!

Bikes and e-bikes are very practical and popular choices for basic transportation around our region, but they don’t come with a driver training course. The power and weight of e-bikes make them quite different to ride than traditional bikes. The first half of the workshop will consist of a presentation and discussion of safe bicycling on streets shared with cars. The second half will consist of hands-on safety drills and a ride. No prior experience is necessary. Workshop will be held rain or shine.

NOTE: Participants will need to bring a helmet and a bicycle that is in good working condition in order to participate in the second half and a signed waiver is required.

The first Rogue River National Rooster Crow was in 1953 when Hollerin’ Harry crowed 71 times in a half hour. What began as a local publicity stunt hit the news big time and over the next couple of years, hundreds of roosters from all over the country stepped up to crow or were silent. The annual Crow on the last weekend of June is great fun with adult and kid crows that bring big bragging rights, parades, bands, art shows, car rallies and more. Practice your crow (and your Chicken Dance moves) with organizers Mark Reagles and Carol Weir as they tell of historic crows. You’ll be sure to get revved up for a weekend of fun at the 72d Rogue River National Rooster Crow Contest beginning June 27, 2025 in Rogue River, Oregon.

This program is co-sponsored by the Woodville Museum and the Rogue River Branch of Jackson County Library Services thanks in part to an Oregon Heritage grant to the Gold Hill Historical Society. The Woodville Museum is located at 199 1st Street in Rogue River and is open Thursday – Saturday from noon to 4p. The Rogue River Branch of JCLS is located at 412 East Main Street in Rogue River and is open daily except for Sundays. For more information contact Laura Huddleston 916-284-6045 or laurade2006@yahoo.com. You can also call the museum at 541-582-3088

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having Fish and Chips plus Hot Dog / Hot Link / Burger Day
On Wed April 2nd
206 NW F St Grants Pass
541-474-6400
Serving from 4-6pm Cash only
Prices vary depending on order. White board will have details.
Please RSVP by Tues April 1st
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having Fish and Chips plus Hot Dog / Hot Link / Burger Day
On Wed May7th
206 NW F St Grants Pass
541-474-6400
Serving from 4-6pm Cash only
Prices vary depending on order. White board will have details.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.

We noticed that a lot of places in Ashland do something cool for First Friday. So, sure, we'll be followers this time.

We're calling it First Friday Flights! Or maybe we're calling it the Empanada Throwdown!

Either way, it's a music, food, and wine event that you should definitely join! Here's the deal:

Freshly made local empanadas from Caba Empanadas
Lovely fall wines from Resistance Wine Co (that's us!)

You could pretty much hang out all day if you want. But if you just want to pop in for a few empanadas/pours, you could have plenty of time left to visit all the other galleries.

Also, we have some art so you don't just have to look at that weird friend you invited... But, still, bring your friends.

$20.00 Wine tastings + whatever an empanada cost in 2025.

Give yourself the gift of time to write and connect with other women as we enter the season of spring. We will explore the gifts and rituals of the season, spend time writing, and be inspired as we share our work. No writing experience is necessary - just an interest in being creative in a supportive, fun environment.