Chabad of Southern Oregon to host Hanukkah celebrations, menorah lightings
Havurah Hanukkah Faire set for Saturday By James Sloan, Rogue Valley Times The eight days and nights of Hanukkah will light up the Rogue Valley, with the Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Oregon...
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Ashland author wins award for spiritual writing
Lisa Manyon’s ‘Spiritual Sugar’ book wins American Writing Award The cover of “Spiritual Sugar: The Divine Ingredients to Heal Yourself With Love” by Lisa Manyon Author Lisa Manyon of Ashland, Oregon,...
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Ashland School District’s middle school choir revived after more than two...
Group to be part of benefit concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in school gym By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news Amy Merwin’s choir room at TRAILS Outdoor School filled with the uplifted voices of middle school...
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The story of Hanukkah: ‘A little light to dispel lots of darkness’
Weather, current world events couldn’t dim the menorah lights on first day of ‘Festival of Light’ in Ashland By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news Dozens of area residents ushered in a spirited first...
View ArticleDine-out demonstration planned Monday on Ashland Plaza
Some must eat outdoors, organizers say, so why not join them for a meal By Bert Etling, Ashland.news Frustrated at having to host free community meals outdoors instead of inside Pioneer Hall as in...
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Concert fundraiser puts Ashland’s Ukrainian Sister City center stage
Organizers dub event a success, call on community not to forget the Ukrainian people By Paul R. Huard for Ashland.news A concert charity event Sunday for Ashland’s sister city of Sviatohirsk was a...
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Reopen Pioneer Hall for Peace Meals, supporters say at Plaza rally
Free meals have to be served outdoors since city stopped allowing access to building that’s needed renovation for at least six years By Morgan Rothborne, Ashland.news A small but determined group...
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Abundance Swap returns to Historic Ashland Armory after pandemic hiatus
Giving event aimed at fostering community, celebrating generosity By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news After a three-year hiatus, the annual Abundance Swap returns to Ashland on Sunday, Dec. 17. Everyone...
View ArticleUpdate: Video shows vandal throwing eggs, shouting Nazi slogan
Chabad synagogue undamaged in bias crime By Morgan Rothborne, Ashland.news Ashland police are seeking information about a Wednesday evening bias crime at an Ashland synagogue. After dark, a suspect...
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Ashland artist’s works reach new heights: The Smithsonian
Wataru Sugiyama accepted to show ceramic pieces at Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington, D.C., this spring; hopes to complete 13-foot owl sculpture in coming year By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news...
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The joy of giving: Ashland Abundance Swap returns — ‘We’re just delighted to...
Started by Sen. Golden in 2001, annual community event returns after three-year pandemic break Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news The holiday spirit of joyful giving and gratitude was on full display at...
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Annual William Stafford Poetry Celebration set for early January 2024
The 29th annual event will feature multiple poets, including special guest Joan Peterson The Friends of the Hannon Library will host the 29th William Stafford Poetry Celebration from 7 to 9 p.m....
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Ashland Independent Film Festival Executive Director: ‘This is a whole new...
Jim Fredericks brings business acumen, film enthusiasm to help AIFF meet fundraising goal by Dec. 31; looks ahead to a productive 2024 to rebuild and reboot organization, festival By Holly Dillemuth,...
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Winding down: Labyrinth walk founder announces this year’s 25th annual New...
‘The beauty of the room’: Elizabeth Austin remembers how the Community Labyrinth Walk to the New Year got started on its path By Morgan Rothborne, Ashland.news Elizabeth Austin is preparing to serve...
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Their Christmas gift to us: Working
While most have the holiday off, many show up to work for others’ safety, health and convenience By Bob & Tracy Palermini, Ashland.news Ashland streets were quiet Christmas morning. Most...
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Curtain Call: Translating The Bard’s words to contemporary English
OSF veteran Lue Douthit follows her passion for the playwright as director of Play On Shakespeare By Jim Flint for Ashland.news Lue Douthit’s parents built her a puppet theater when she was in third...
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Sage on Stage: Why ‘break a leg’?
And how do actors remember all those lines, anyway? By Jessica Sage Dear Jessica, I found your comments about actors’ superstitions interesting, particularly the origin of “merde” as a way of wishing...
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Rogue Theater Company unveils star-studded 2024 season lineup
Four plays and a Shakespeare seminar fill March-November season By Jim Flint for Ashland.news After Rogue Theater Company’s record-setting 2023 season, topping it might be hard to believe. Believe it....
View ArticleBrothers’ Restaurant is sold — to brothers
Dan Durant says goodbye to eatery he had co-owned since 2007; new owners plan to ‘keep everything as is’ By Jim Flint for Ashland.news Brothers’ Restaurant, an Ashland institution for nearly a half...
View ArticleSauerkraut to sourdough: Third annual Fermentation Festival offers flavors...
Weekend event offers barrels full of flavor experiences at Ashland Hills Hotel By James Sloan, Rogue Valley Times From the ancient art of aging wines and cheeses to the modern revival of kombucha and...
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