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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation  |  Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Trying to get a handle on panhandling Calendar: Saturday, Sept. 13 So THIS is where food comes from Police Reports Garden serves up a feast fit for monarchs Education So THIS is where food comes from Longtime dean honored as fine leader, friend Signups underway for classes for older adults They're back (and they've brought friends) Free TED talk simulcast in Ashland Environment Garden serves up a feast fit for monarchs Only voters can make a tree tops in town Getting away from — and back into — it all Definition of 'water year' is fluid Excitement electric at first alternative fuel vehicle show Business Fretwell Music Ashlander creates new product intended to solve old problem App that promotes walking tested here Electric innovators incubate creativity Loving the leather at Village Shoes Politics and elections Mark L. Hopkins: What the next election should be about Airport, historic commissioners named; vacancies remain on other panels Two races set for council positions State News Nation - World Obituaries Death Notices Robert Allan Burr Charles Robert Zarka Death Notices Jerilyn J. Schoenhals Sports Latest Stories Grizzlies manhandle Dragons Allred misses cut Grizzlies turn attention to ground-pounding Dragons Former Grizzly coaching at TCU Raiders outlast Owls in five sets High school Grizzlies manhandle Dragons Grizzlies turn attention to ground-pounding Dragons Former Grizzly coaching at TCU Raiders outlast Owls in five sets Grizz volleyball team pulls out five-set thriller Southern Oregon University Allred misses cut Raiders outlast Owls in five sets SOU volleyball team ranked No. 16 Raiders to return to Phillips Field San Marcos beats SOU in OT Opinion Latest Stories Water line project a job well done Time to stand and be counted Ballot doesn't reflect the city Matthew T. Mangino: Law enforcement options in domestic violence cases Wehby's gay marriage stance shows cultural shift Editorial Water line project a job well done Ballot doesn't reflect the city Wehby's gay marriage stance shows cultural shift Electric vehicles rev up Meeting in the middle Letters Letters to the Editor, Sept. 11 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 9 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 8 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 4 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 3 Guest opinions Time to stand and be counted Two seemingly disparate moments in history Rauch replies: Frustrating, yes — yet there is method in't The summer of my discontent: An open letter to Bill Rauch Opportunities for civic involvement are plentiful in Ashland Revels Latest Stories Movie listings for Varsity Theatre, Ashland Street Cinemas Jeff All-Stars share more than a name Best Bets: Sept. 11-18 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is worth the trip Community blog: Slammin' for Salmon Theater Freud v. Lewis: Intellectual heavyweights spar over life's big issues 'Freud's Last Session" at Ashland Contemporary Theatre Wise cracks and hot licks make for super show OSF adds 'Wrinkle in Time' Family Night Music Q&A: Acousta Noir The Jeff Stanley Trio at Lounge South Visual Art Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhiits by regional artists Movies Movie listings for Varsity Theatre, Ashland Street Cinemas 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is worth the trip Movie listings: Sept. 5-11 Movie listings: Aug. 27-Sept. 4 'Calvary' is about darkness and dialogue Food and Drink Lifestyle Latest Stories Confronting the tyranny of expectations Peace House honors Rabbi Michael Lerner Community Blog: Predicting Peace - 1 of 7 Staying in your home requires planning Mt. Ashland Hill Climb Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED   » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs NEWS NOW   Calendar: Saturday, Sept. 13       ...       Police Reports       ...       Calendar: Friday, Sept. 12       ...       Calendar: Saturday, Sept. 13       ...       Police Reports       ...       Calendar: Friday, Sept. 12       ...           Calendar, Aug. 27 DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Aug. 27, 2014 @ 2:00 am Posted Aug. 27, 2014 @ 2:00 am »  Social News Wednesday, Aug. 27 ScienceWorks: The museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, hosts exhibits year-round that explore energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering and more. Admission is free on the first Wednesday of every month. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 541-482-6767 or see www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Festival Noons: Southern Oregon University professor David McCandless will present the lecture "'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' as Problem Play: a Performance Perspective" from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Oregon Shakespeare Festival Carpenter Hall, 15 S. Pioneer St. Admission is $12, $10 for OSF members or $8 for youth ages 6 to 17. Tickets are available at the OSF box office. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. Free Library Movie: The library will show the 2014 film “Cesar Chavez,” rated PG-13, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Call 541-774-6996. Family Fun Fest: Games, giveaways, free food, cooking demonstrations, free backpacks and haircuts for children from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Ashland Community Resource Center, 570 Clover Lane. Summer Music Jam : The Summer Music Jam in the Park will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave. Musicians are encouraged to bring an acoustic instrument, lend their voice, and bring a song to share. Songs about nature, animals or plants are encouraged. The event is free and preregistration is not required. Call 541-488-6606. OSF Green Show: The Rogue Valley Gospel Group will give a free performance at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St. The local group consists of eight singers, two pianists, two percussionists, a bassist and an electric guitarist, and blends contemporary Christian and traditional gospel music with influences of Latin, jazz, rock, funk and blues. The Festival offers free presentations and performances from local, national and international artists Tuesdays through Saturdays through Oct. 12. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. Thursday, Aug. 28 'A Deeper Wrinkle': The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum team up to enhance the science-meets-art experience of OSF’s adaptation of “A Winkle in Time” at noon Thursday, Aug. 28, in Carpenter Hall at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. There will be interactive, in-depth discussions about the play, along with live science demonstrations. The lecture costs $12, $8 for kids ages 6 to 17. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. OSF Green Show: The Tone Deaf Quartet will give a free performance at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St. The locally based a cappella comedy quartet consists of lead Tom Walker, baritone Al Robins, bass Doug Borngasser and tenor Michael Biggs. The group performs locally and regionally. The Festival offers free presentations and performances from local, national and international artists Tuesdays through Saturdays through Oct. 12. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. Friday, Aug. 29 Festival Noons: Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor Dan Donohue will present the lecture "An Actor's Process: Richard III in 'Richard III' from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at OSF Carpenter Hall, 15 S. Pioneer St. Admission is $12, $10 for OSF members or $8 for youth ages 6 to 17. Tickets are available at the OSF box office. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. OSF Green Show: The band Jane Doe will give a free performance at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St. The rock and blues octet is led by OSF actor Vivia Font, and includes OSF musicians from 2013 OSF productions and local bands and a rotating cast of guest artists. The Festival offers free presentations and performances from local, national and international artists Tuesdays through Saturdays through Oct. 12. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. Saturday, Aug. 30 Festival Noons: Dramaturg Gina Pisasale, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" director Sarah Rasmussen, and artistic director of Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company Lisa Wolpe will present "Women Playing Men: A Look at Gender and Shakespeare's Characters"  from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Oregon Shakespeare Festival Carpenter hall, 15 S. Pioneer St. Admission is $12, $10 for OSF members or $8 for youth ages 6 to 17. Tickets are available at the OSF box office. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. OSF Green Show: Ashland Taiko will give a free performance at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St. The local Japanese drumming group features local teens and adults. The Festival offers free presentations and performances from local, national and international artists Tuesdays through Saturdays through Oct. 12. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. Astronomy Event: Dave Bloomsness and Robert Black will talk about NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), a modified Boeing 747 with a 2.4 meter telescope, and discuss their experience as Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave. Following the talk will be the opportunity to peek through telescopes with assistance from Southern Oregon Skywatchers. Preregistration is not required. Call 541-488-6606. Live Folk Performance: Singer-songwriter Jefferson Parson will perform folk and Americana music from his new album "Hillbilly Hook" at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland. Admission is $10. See www.reverbnation.com/jeffersonparsonmusic or call 707-923-3499. Sunday, Aug. 31 Festival Noons: Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor Kate Hurster will lead a free park talk from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the OSF Bill Patton Garden, outside gate 1 of the Allen Elizabethan Theatre, 15 S. Pioneer St. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. Fundraiser Dinner: Cucina Biazzi will donate proceeds to Friends of the Animal Shelter from the seating at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at 568 E. Main St. Beverage dessert and tip are excluded from the restaurant's donated proceeds. RSVP at 541-488-3769. OSF Green Show: Artists from the Family Album will give a free performance at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St. The group, consisting of Brooklyn based musicians and actors performing in OSF's musical production "Family Album," will lead a performance with funk instrumentals, lullabies, vocals and improvisation. The Festival offers free presentations and performances from local, national and international artists Tuesdays through Saturdays through Oct. 12. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. Tuesday, Sept. 2 Jefferson Classical Guitar Society: The society’s meets will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. The free meetings are open to guitar players of all levels who appreciate classical guitar techniques and repertoire. JCGS recently released a compilation CD, “Airs II,” a follow-up to its 2004 release. The CD features 18 performances by nine members and more than an hour of music that includes classical, Latin-American, flamenco, Renaissance and original works. Samples of the music can be heard at www.jeffersonguitar.org. See www.paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957. Wednesday, Sept. 3 Free Admission at ScienceWorks: The museum, 1500 E. Main St., hosts exhibits year-round that explore energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering and more. Admission costs $9, $7 for children 2 to 12 and adults older than 65. Admission is free on the first Wednesday of every month. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 541-482-6767 or see www.scienceworksmuseum.org Thursday, Sept. 4 Ashland Sufi Heart Circle: Dances of universal peace, sacred phrases from world religions and practices of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel L. Lewis will be presented from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The suggested donation is $10. Call 541-708-0681 or see www.ashlandsufi.com. Friday, Sept. 5 Poetry Reading: Poets Sheila Bender and Jonah Bornstein will read from their collections at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St. Bender is a poet, author and writing instructor, and founder of the online writing community Writing It Real. Bornstein has taught poetry and creative writing at Universities in New York City and Oregon, and has published collections of poems including "The Art of Waking", Treatise on Emptiness" and "Voices of the Siskiyous." The event is free. Call 541-488-0029. 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