May 11 Sunday
This month’s guest musicians are the Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra. SOJO has been playing for vespers since 2022, in addition to many other venues around the Rogue Valley. Their repertoire includes swing, Latin, and classical Big Band arrangements. In the hallway gallery view photos covering 140 years of history at the church. Free admission with donations happily accepted to support the vespers program.
May 12 Monday
The South Coast Folk Society invites all dancers, and would-be dancers, to our free fitness class every Monday morning at 9:00AM in North Bend. Women and men, young and old, are all encouraged to join the fun as we learn a variety of invigorating beginner-friendly dances from the United States and around the world. Singles, couples, and drop-ins are all welcome. No prior experience or partner needed.
We meet every Monday for this popular social gathering. Each class is special, so please come when you can. Skilled instructors will guide you every step of the way. The dances are easy to learn and appropriate for all ages. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy beautiful music and joyful movement in a friendly social environment.
We meet at the North Bend Senior Center for this free weekly class. The center is located at 1470 Airport Lane in North Bend and open to all ages. Casual clothes are recommended, and comfortable dancing shoes. The class features dances from America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Dance styles include circle dances, line dances, partner dances and sets. All are basic beginner level dances, fun to do and easy to learn. For more information about the classes, call Paul Poresky at 541-404-8267.
Beginners and 50+ Yoga ClassBeing held on Mondays and Thursday mornings
Yoga classes for beginners and 50+Stretching and breathwork
Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market is a richly woven tapestry of farmers, ranchers, crafters, food processors, board and staff dedicated to the land at-large and our beautiful valley community in particular.
We're dedicated to putting our utmost effort and passion into the soil and food that sustains you. Through hard work and innovative practices, we strive to provide the best. During the outdoor season, we host up to three markets a week for the best access to the incredible bounty our bioregion has to offer.
Digital Paintings by Bruce Bayard and Martin Steele at Rogue Gallery and Art Center
Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 25 - Friday, June 6Artist 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 chairThe last basket she ever woveA ceremonial dress made by her descendants that still dances in ceremonies todayJoin 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.
The 2022 farmers market season opens in Siskiyou County Monday, May 16, from 3:30 to 6 pm on East Castle Street in downtown Mount Shasta. Mount Shasta Farmers’ Market is committed to providing a convenient way for community members to buy food directly from growers and producers in a beautiful outdoor setting with live music. An increasing variety of fresh produce, meats, plants, starts, baked goods, spring rolls, tamales, crafts and more will be available every Monday afternoon (except July 4th) until mid-October. MSFM is a Certified Farmers Market that offers free Market Match vouchers to spend on vegetables and fruit, up to $20 per market day, for CalFresh customers who purchase at least $20 in EBT tokens. The live music lineup this season will include Allison & Victor, RichieG, and Rick Garrett. Get market updates at https://www.facebook.com/MtShastaFarmersMarket
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 EmpanadasLovely 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.