January 2019
The Journey
"The Journey" is a 2016 British-Irish film that fictionalizes the true story of how two major political enemies formed an unlikely political alliance. This film is an example of building bridges, giving us a new narrative in this divisive time to inspire us and to provide hope.
Find out more »Artist John Eastman in Ashland Library Art Salon
John Eastman is an oil painter whose work, although photorealistic, has a contemporary, graphic quality inspired by the Pop, Minimalism and Low Brow movements. John's work explores various themes, including modern and ancient mythology and religious iconography.
Find out more »February 2019
Fake News + Media Bias: How Do We Get the Politics Out of Journalism?
We'll examine how media distorts information and why Viewpoint Diversity is the only way to combat My Side Bias and depoliticize our news.
Find out more »Blades of Grass at Ashland Library
Blades of Grass quartet performs bluegrass, newgrass, vintage country, Texas swing, Cajun, Tejano, original compositions and more through harmonizing vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin stand-up bass, dobro, and fiddle. Join us for a free concert!
Find out more »How to Make Hard Cider and Vinegar
Johnny Appleseed never came this far west so the pioneers of the Rogue Valley had to plant their own apple trees if they wanted fresh cider, hard cider, or vinegar. Today in our Valley, many heirloom apple and pear trees’ fruit drop to the ground unused. Learn how to turn apples into hard cider and vinegar from local fermentation authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey. In this class, you will learn the science behind turning fresh fruit juice to delicious hard…
Find out more »Artist Richard Krieger in Ashland Library Art Salon
Richard Krieger is a fine art photographer. His photography reflects a lifetime of learning about images, color, light and shadow, and textures. In his photography, he captures beauty as if he were a painter. Traveling widely to encounter unique, exotic, and intriguing landscapes, people, and cultures, the world and nature are his canvas. Krieger will concentrate on his recent photographic journey through Bhutan, and discuss his evolution as a photographer, contrasting images from his "early non-digital days" to his present…
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