Community Calendar

Sunflowers and Solidarity Barn Benefit fundraiser to support Ukrainian families living in the Rogue Valley is planned for Sunday, May 31st from 2-6 PM at The Red Barn at 2770 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, Oregon. The event will feature live music by 33 String Drive Bluegrass band, performing a special tribute to Maddox Brothers and Rose - the celebrated hillbilly swing band of the 1950s and 60s, which included local residents Rose and Don Maddox. Caller Kayla Blanchflower will lead a square dance with instruction for all skill levels. Additional highlights include a pie and cake auction, Ukrainian crafts and treats, and opportunities to meet members of the local Ukrainian community. A no-host bar will offer beer and wine; non-alcoholic beverages and light refreshments will also be available.

Proceeds from the Sunflowers & Solidarity Barn Benefit will support 21 Ukrainian families who have resettled in the Rogue Valley as a result of the ongoing Russian invasion. Many of these families face significant financial hardship due to delays and new fees in the immigration process, including lengthy work-permit renewals and substantial application and approval costs. Contributions will help cover urgent expenses such as immigration fees, basic living needs, and integration support.

Tickets for Sunflowers and Solidarity Barn Benefit are $50 and can be purchased at Music Coop at 268 E. Main St, Ashland or online at UnitingforUkraineRV.org

Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory is a historical drama based on the true story of young women who worked as dial painters in the 1920s and were poisoned by the radium-based paint they used, leading to a fight for justice against their employer, the U.S. Radium Corporation. The play follows dial painter Grace Fryer as she and other sick workers sue the company, highlighting themes of corporate responsibility, workers' rights, and the commercialization of science, all while showing the devastating health effects of radium exposure, such as bone disintegration. Written by D.W. Gregory and Directed by Terri McMahon
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Performances run May 21st - 23rd & May 28th - 31st (Evenings and Matinees included)

Winner of six international competitions, including the prestigious Steinberg International, Daniel del Pino has captivated audiences worldwide from New York's Carnegie Hall to Madrid's Auditorio Nacional.

Experience the passionate world of Spanish salon music as del Pino takes you on a Flamenco-infused journey on themes of nature, woven throughout with new poems from resident poet Tiziana DellaRovere. Don't miss this extraordinary afternoon of musical and poetic beauty.

"Deservedly considered one of the best Spanish pianists of our time." — María Márquez Torres, Ritmo.es

For the 11th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild tours the American West. Mountain tops, old-growth forests, and sunny meadows replace the traditional concert hall in the series featuring pianist Hunter Noack on a 9-foot Steinway concert grand piano. Listen through wireless headphones and wander afield with the music as a soundtrack to your experience in the wild.

Two nights of concerts: May 30 and May 31

Hart-Tish Park sits along the shores of Applegate Lake just south of Jacksonville, within Oregon’s Applegate Valley. The concert site slopes gently toward clear, calm water, with wide-open views across the lake to the Red Butte Wilderness—an ideal setting for an evening of music outdoors.

The park’s name comes from the Takelma word Hartish, meaning “heart of the lake,” recognizing this place as the ancestral homeland of the Umpqua, Modoc, Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples. Visitors are welcome to spend the day exploring nearby trails, swimming, or renting a stand-up paddleboard before the concert.

With thanks to our sponsors & partners at A Greater Applegate, Travel Southern Oregon, and Wander Applegate, and to our hosts at Hart-Tish Park Campground.

Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.

Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.

Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org

Discover the joy of music in this engaging class designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers. This class combines singing, rhythm, movement and sign language. Get ready to sing beloved songs from around the world and make music together in this weekly class! Sponsored by Jackson Care Connect. (Ages 0-5 with accompanying adult -$5 per child ) This class repeats weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Instructor Bio: Laurie Finear has been a music teacher in the Rogue Valley for over 15 years as a certified Music Together teacher. She now creates and teaches her own music classes for children and their caregivers in Ashland and Jacksonville. She is passionate about sharing the joy of music with children and families.

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

A thoughtfully designed Flow Yoga focusing on breath & alignment. Options given to accommodate All Levels –

Students are asked to sign up and pay for classes through Lori’s website at: https://lorigrableyoga.com/

NOTE: Some dates may not be available due to insructors schedule.

Relationship Recovery is a community-based non-profit organization located in Grants Pass, Oregon, dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of grief and trauma. Our mission is to provide a compassionate and understanding environment where men and women can find solace and the tools necessary to move forward in their healing journey. We have developed a comprehensive program consisting of four classes, each designed to address different stages and aspects of the healing journey.

Support - Meet others with a story to tell and realize that you are not a failure, and more importantly, you are not alone.

Transitions - After telling your story, it’s time to transition from the past and learn from it, forming a new "normal".

Boundaries - Figure out what an appropriate boundary is for family, friends, significant others, and even yourself.

Rebuilding - Work on building better relationships and a whole new life.

Relationship Recovery is a community-based non-profit organization located in Grants Pass, Oregon, dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of grief and trauma. Our mission is to provide a compassionate and understanding environment where men and women can find solace and the tools necessary to move forward in their healing journey. We have developed a comprehensive program consisting of four classes, each designed to address different stages and aspects of the healing journey.

Support - Meet others with a story to tell and realize that you are not a failure, and more importantly, you are not alone.

Transitions - After telling your story, it’s time to transition from the past and learn from it, forming a new "normal".

Boundaries - Figure out what an appropriate boundary is for family, friends, significant others, and even yourself.

Rebuilding - Work on building better relationships and a whole new life.