Community Calendar

Friday January 23rd 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Rick Fröberg was an accomplished artist and musician born in Southern California who spent most of his early creative years in San Diego before moving to New York, and then back to San Diego toward the end of his life. While juggling both of his creative outlets, he established a meaningful, urgent, vital, and powerful platform. Plenty for All: The Art of Rick Fröberg represents the many chapters and layers of his visual art practice. All of the different bodies of work he made are examined in detail–presenting the viewer with a well-rounded survey of his life’s work, mostly in chronological order.

One of the most compelling and fascinating aspects of this volume is the physical progression of Fröberg’s line work and brushstroke, and his eventual adaptation to digital means. His artwork was often featured on the record covers of his own bands, as well as other groups he met on the road, and much of his early work also appeared on posters, flyers, ads, skateboard graphics, logos, and T-shirt designs, before eventually progressing to illustrations in magazines, books, and newspapers. Fröberg’s paintings, drawings, etchings, and prints were also shown at art exhibitions throughout his career.

Plenty for All is the first look at his visual artwork in book form. It will be of great interest across the globe to his many fans (he played in a range of popular bands, including Pitchfork, Drive like Jehu, Hot Snakes, and Obits). Fröberg’s work has become very influential, and an inspiration to quite a large group of people in both the art and music worlds. He is sadly missed and mourned, but this volume will no doubt further his creative legacy. It includes short essays by curator Rich Jacobs and musician/artist Sohrab Habibion.

At this event there will be a panel discussion followed by a short musical set. Featuring:
Sohrab Habibion (Obits, Savak)
Johnny Temple (Girls Against Boys)
Alexis Fleisig (Girls Against Boys)
Bobby Arellano (Bonnie Prince Billy)
Jodie Jean Marston
Craig Wright

Starting May 3, the heart of downtown Ashland will be home to the Saturday Market, running every Saturday until October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Oak St. This exclusive one block long market provides healthy options, fresh organic produce, artisan foods, and more every week for the locals and travelers passing through. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting local while cultivating community in Southern Oregon.

May 3rd -October 25th
Downtown on Oak St.
9:00a-1:00p

The North Bend Public Library will host a free five-week gardening series for beginners starting Saturday, January 10, from 10:00–11:30 AM. Taught by Master Gardeners™ Lynn Menashian and Mary Jo Audette, this series introduces adults to the essential skills needed to begin and maintain a successful garden on the Oregon Coast and will provide participants with foundational knowledge tailored specifically to Coos County’s climate and growing conditions. Topics include local microclimates, soil preparation, seed and plant selection, seed starting and planting techniques, transplanting, watering, and fertilization. Each class in the series is independent in topic and content, allowing participants to attend any or all sessions. The series is free and designed for adults with little to no gardening experience.

Join Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center (MSBEC) and Heart Path Field Writing Institute for a nature writing workshop where we will nourish joy and delight. Workshop leaders Evonne Ellis, MFA in Creative Writing and owner of The Heart Path, and MSBEC’s Community Education Coordinator, Kayla Marie, will guide us through writing prompts that will connect us with presence, wonder, and being amidst our busy world of doing. As always, we will have time to reflect and share as a community. No writing experience necessary! All ages are welcome at this event.
Registration is required to attend: https://mountshastaecology.org/upcoming-community-events-2/

The Ying Quartet will perform at Curry Public Library on Saturday, January 24 at 2pm. This performance is free to the public and made possible by generous funding from the Tammis Day Foundation. Seating is first come, first served. The event is co-sponsored by the Britt Orchestra Festival.

The Ying Quartet comprises Robin Scott and Janet Ying, violins; Phillip Ying, viola; and David Ying, cello. They will perform works by Joseph Haydn, Billy Childs, and Ludwig van Beethoven.

The popular A Story Aloud returns with its signature sound effects, music, and professional actors presenting a staged reading of the short story "The Bookstore Sisters" by Alice Hoffman. Hosted by actor Barret O’Brien, A STORY ALOUD is a celebration of the twin beauties of riveting prose and thriving public libraries.

All skill levels are welcome to join us for this fiber arts crafting hour. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts project for an hour of crafting camaraderie at the library. Supplies will also be provided for a simple knit or crochet craft for those looking to learn a new project. This group meets the fourth Saturday of the month.

All are welcome to enjoy a delightful evening of social dancing at the North Bayside Grange on Saturday, January 24th, from 6-9pm. Dance to great live music and skilled calling. This friendly community gathering is open to singles and couples. Join the fun at the Bay Area Family Contra Dance, featuring three hours of congenial social dance. This monthly event is sponsored by the South Coast Folk Society. It’s a light-hearted community gathering appropriate for teens and adults. This event is free, and open to everyone age 12 up. New dancers are always welcome. No prior experience or partner is required at this alcohol- and fragrance-free event.

Contra Dancing is fun, and easy to learn, like an old-time barn dance.  It’s a delightful way to socialize to beautiful, uplifting music. Come swing your partner and do-si-do to the foot-stomping music of the Outstanding Open Band. Popular caller Lorie Bunyard will provide a lesson for new dancers at 6:00pm, and expert calling all evening.  Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Please join us on the dance floor, or relax and enjoy fine music.

Many thanks to the North Bayside Grange, a wonderful dance venue, for hosting the monthly Bay Area Contra Dances. The center is open to all ages and is located at 67577 E Bay Road, North Bend, just across the bridge, in Glasgow. Save the date. Doors open at 5:45, and a $5 donation would be much appreciated. There will be refreshments available all evening. Contact Paul at 541-404-8267 for more information, or visit southcoastfolksociety.com.

For this one, there are 6 different events under the umbrella of " Winter of Rebellion". Please make an event post for each of these events. You can go ahead and post the entire description for each event, including the dates for the entire series, but make the main date for each one different. If this is confusing please feel free to give me a call:) 503.312.9821
Here are the titles for each event.

Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Erik Escobar on Jan 10, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Nick Garrett Powell on Jan 24, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Carl Lee on Feb 7, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Paul Schmeling Quartet on Feb 21, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Jess Everett on Mar 7, 7-9pm

Welcome to the Winter of Rebellion

Our after-hours speakeasy-style series where wine flows, jazz smolders, and comedy keeps things dangerously fun through the winter months. We’re hosting a rotating lineup of intimate nights filled with live jazz, stand-up comedy, and that underground energy you didn’t know you needed this season.

Each evening has its own personality — some nights smooth and soulful, others laugh-out-loud ridiculous — but every night will be one to remember!

Here’s how it works

Show up hungry and ready to relax into sultry jazz music or to laugh so hard you have to try not to spit your wine everywhere.

Comedy Nights

A ticket price of $25 per person will be charged at the door on comedy nights to support our local artists. Please no children. 21+ only. These jokes will not be family friendly.

Jazz Nights

Jazz nights are free to attend. These nights are meant for everyone. Perfect for families.

Reservations are appreciated. Walk-ins are always welcome

Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Erik Escobar on Jan 10, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Nick Garrett Powell on Jan 24, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Carl Lee on Feb 7, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Paul Schmeling Quartet on Feb 21, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Jess Everett on Mar 7, 7-9pm