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Ken Grossinger talks about the power of art in activism
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For what some might call a quiet town with a population of just over 20,000, Ashland made a lot of noise this Independence Day.
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Corey Murphy grew up in Klamath Falls. His father was one of thousands who emigrated from Ireland to Oregon in the mid-19th and -20th centuries, seeking work as sheepherders and cowboys. Today, Murphy studies, arranges and performs songs related to the Irish diaspora in South Central Oregon.
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The library is holding three community meetings next month to solicit feedback from residents.
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The town of Dunsmuir in far Northern California hosted its first Railroad Days in 1941. But the town’s relationship with the railroad industry has changed over the decades. And a subculture of train enthusiasts now celebrate alongside the town — in their own way.
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This month, the college in Eureka, California, began the process of returning over 200 Native American objects in its collection to local tribes.
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Next Wednesday is Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California, municipalities and groups will celebrate in a variety of ways.
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The Britt Music and Arts Festival has struck a deal with Jackson County to purchase a historic building in Jacksonville. Once the sale is finalized, the festival has plans to convert the building into an office and performance space.
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In her current role as the BLM’s artist-in-residence at the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Serena Richelle discusses the role of scientific illustration in conservation and its ability to accurately illustrate species and create awareness with the public.
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music events in Southern Oregon June 2024
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SOU's final choir concert of the season is designed to appeal to general audiences who enjoy choral music AND those with disabilities or sensory sensitivities. JPR’s Vanessa Finney recently spoke with Dr. Jerron Jorgensen, SOU’s Director of Choral Studies, about the concert.
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The Ashland Independent Film Festival has almost reached its fundraising goal through the "Out of the Ashes" campaign to reboot for 2024. While they sort through submissions for the October festival, they're offering "Wednesday at the Movies."
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Ashland Independent Film Festival is presenting, " T-Rex," a 2015 documentary film about Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields, a 17-year old from Flint, Michigan who dreamed of being the first woman in history to win a gold medal in Olympic boxing.
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The organization is working to recover its financial footing after ticket sales plummeted during the COVID pandemic.