Community Calendar

Rebel Heart Books presents the 2nd Annual Local Author Book Fair Saturday, November 8, 1 – 3 at The Jacksonville Library Naversen Room.
Back by popular demand, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet over twenty-five of the best local authors in one convenient place! Writers like Megan Crane, Stephanie Cotta, Peggy Dover, Leslie Ghiglieri, Ken Gregg, Sandra Phoenix, Larry Smith, Paul Tipton, Maisey Yates and more will be available to share insights, answer your questions and sign books!
Each author will have their books available for purchase from Rebel Heart Books at the event. What better way to support and shop local than personally-signed books – they make wonderful, special gifts also.
We encourage everyone to stop by, learn about our local talent, and enjoy what we now know is a fun, annual tradition!

Community Exhibit: A Gathering of Angels

We are thrilled to welcome the ethereal into the gallery with "A Gathering of Angels" gracing our gallery for two glorious months this year. Local artists and gallery members are participating in this annual event, which has become a beloved winter tradition in our community. Come ready to be captivated by original artworks depicting angels, saints, and ephemeral entities of all kinds. It’s a truly special show.

Meet the Artists: Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 8th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

On display for two months! The exhibition runs from November 5th to December 28th

A concert inspired by the words of Anglo-Irish poet Cecil Frances Alexander, this concert will feature the Rogue Valley Chorale in a concert of choral anthems celebrating the beauty encompassed in the world around us, whether it be finding awe in the vast magnitude of the cosmos, the wonder of natural landscapes, or the beauty of all living things.

Join us to celebrate the release of Alice Di Micele's 18th album "Reverse the Flow" and help support the Williams Community Pre-school. The School will serve dinner at 6pm and all of those proceeds along with some of the profit from ticket sales will go to support the school. Alice will be joined by her accompanist, guitar phenom Andy Casad.

The psychedelic buddy-comedy film The Lemurian Candidate is coming to the Varsity Theater in Ashland from as part of its sold-out West Coast screening tour.

The film features Ashland-based actor Barret O’Brien, a veteran of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and star of Gary Lundgren's films "Above the Trees" and the Duplass Brothers TV series "The Long Long Night." Shot entirely on and around nearby Mt. Shasta, "The Lemurian Candidate" has already become a regional sensation, selling out three consecutive weeks of screenings at Mt. Shasta Cinemas.

These small gatherings are for those who practice or would like to learn about Christian contemplative, or mystical, spirituality. The meetings are open to the public, educational, supportive, and non-dogmatic, but we are currently meeting in the Ashland Public Library's Guanajuato Room, which has limited space. (Disclaimer: These meetings are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Ashland Public Library.) Please arrive on time to have the doors at the rear of the building unlocked; the library will not yet be open. —Fr. Scott Carter

The award-winning OSU Land Steward training helps landowners learn about their property and develop a management plan. This 11-week program covers critical topics like wildfire risk reduction, forests, soil health, wildlife habitat, pasture management, stream care, water capture and distribution, and much more.

As the final production in our American Masters Drama Series, we invite you to embark on a captivating journey with our production of Bus Stop by William Inge, a timeless tale of human connection and unexpected encounters. Set against the backdrop of a remote roadside diner during a snowstorm, this heartwarming play brings together a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersect in remarkable ways. From the charming cowboy with a romantic soul to the spirited young singer dreaming of stardom, each character adds depth and humor to this touching narrative.

Join us for an evening of laughter, love, and life’s unexpected twists with Bus Stop – an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you both moved and entertained! This production has a limited two-week engagement.

From composer Sarah Kirkland Snider (“An unerring knack for breathtaking beauty” – The New
Yorker), Mass for the Endangered is a unique film presentation of a work of music, poetry, and
video animation with art and poetry by Nathaniel Bellows. The piece is a hymn for the voiceless
and the discounted, a requiem for the not-yet-gone, a prayer for endangered animals and the
imperiled environments in which they live.
Snider’s stunning music in the film was recorded by the award-winning British ensemble
Gallicantus.
"One of today's most compelling composers for the human voice." – NPR
The screenings will take place in the ScienceWorks Museum at 1500 E. Main St. in Ashland.
The event will also include opportunities to take part in a beautiful community art project led by
artist Karen Hanken and learn more about the endangered animals of our region.
Showtimes: 2 PM and 3 PM