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Exhibition co-curated by Richard Herskowitz and Scott Malbaurn in collaboration with the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and the Ashland Independent Film Festival. Works by Allison Cekala, Nina Katchadourian, Derek G. Larson, Ken Matsubara, Julia Oldham, Vanessa Renwick, Peter Sarkisian, and Lou Watson. First Friday Trolley May 5 Hours extended to 8 pm. Free and open to the public. Vanessa Renwick, Medusa Smack, 2012, MOV file, screen, rugs, pillows, 66 x 86 inches. On generous loan from the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene, OR. This work was acquired with the assistance of The Ford Family Foundation through a special grant program managed by the Oregon Arts Commission. FREE Family Day Saturday, May 20 Photo: Mark Licari. 10 am to 1 pm. Free and open to the public. Gala Celebration: the Schneider Museum of Art at 30 Years Benefitting the Museum’s exhibitions and educational programming Please join our red carpet event as we celebrate our pearl anniversary SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 AT 6:00 PM Cocktail hour with hors d’ouevres, open wine and beer bar on the patio An elegant dinner prepared by Larks Chef Damon Jones in the museum Silent art auction • Special entertainment Festive attire • Designated parking [email protected] or 541-552-8248 for invitation and ticket information
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We also believe that small can be mighty, and we are encouraged that the Messenger can make a difference in southern Oregon—yes, by providing great information about events, and art, and bands, but also about pub- lic interest happenings and championing important causes. (We also are currently in the process of switching this newspaper to a nonprofit, and are asking our readers to submit us. Just like public radio listeners support its services, we need your support; see page 10. And thank you to those who already have pledged.) Specifically, we are hoping to rally our readers to be politically engaged. Don’t let this be a silent spring in southern Oregon. Concerned about global warming (and who shouldn’t be?)? There is something stirring in your backyard—on the Oregon coast—that you can stop. Although it has not yet reached the notoriety of the Standing Rock pipeline and protests, the so-called LNG Pipeline has so many of the same elements—a pipeline bisecting public and private property, and Native lands; environmental concerns, as a potentially large contributor to carbon emissions; a federal govern- ment running roughshod over local opinions. No thank you. The LNG pipeline has twice been rejected by Federal Energy Regulatory Com- mission (FERC). But shortly after Donald Trump was elected in November, word began to circulate that Veresen, the Canadian company proposing the pipeline, planned to resubmit its application to the FERC for approval of the pipeline again—although local opinion has not changed in its opposition to the pipeline, what has is the federal government’s attitude towards energy sources and global warming. They did. And Veresen is looking pretty assured about getting their pre- cious permit. Unless you stop them. Just last week, White House National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn all but promised that the administration would approve the permit, saying that it would offer a big economic boon to the U.S. economy. (Egg on his face: The company that would own the pipeline is Canadian.) But David can beat Goliath. Jefferson Start by attending the People’s Climate March on Saturday, April 29 in Pear Blossom Park in Medford. It is a satellite march to one in Washington DC. The march has a diffuse number of abstract goals—and that has been a flaw in the State of Mind efforts to “stop” global warming. Organizers and publicity has explained that the march will creating good-paying clean energy jobs in our region; safeguard public with Special Guest Artist lands, clean water, air, and fisheries; support family farms, etc., etc. While we find this scatter shot unhelpful, we encourage readers and marchers to focus those Craig Chaquico concerns to the one, biggest threat to carbon emissions and environmental harm in southern Oregon: The LNG Pipeline. Sat., May 20 Second, support YES on Measure 6-162. While most of our readers don’t live in the voting jurisdiction for Measure 6-162, most could be affected by the LNG 7:30 pm only · SOU Music Recital Hall Pipeline. The measure would prohibit the transportation of fossil fuels within the county as well as the development of any non-sustainable energy systems, particularly hydraulic and pneumatic fracturing; essentially, banning the pipeline. JSCC is thrilled to team up with the legendary CRAIG CHAQUICO, Currently, the YES on Measure 6-162 is outgunned. Opposition has reportedly Grammy-nominated, contemporary jazz guitarist and gathered a war chest of funds, a reported $358,500 in campaign contributions, former lead guitarist and songwriter for the original more than 30 times the amount the Yes on Measure 6-162 committee has re- Jefferson Starship and Starship (Miracles, Jane, ceived. Much like the GMO ban ballot measures a few years ago, multinational corporations—which only have financial gains to seek from the region—are roll- Find Your Way Back, Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now). ing into town and trying to buy a victory. The bulk of the funds (92 percent) to stop Measure 6-162 have been funneled from Veresen. Tickets $25 Adults, $5 Students (through high school) Don’t have $300,000 to fight back? Push back through marching. Push back available at Paddington Station, at the door, and online at through posting on Facebook. 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Advice from the Rogue Valley Messenger BY ALEX OWL
Hey Messenger: Are crabs actually crying when you throw them into the Dear J.K., The flavor combination of citrus and cheese immediately transports pot for the cook-ening? me back to one Portland summer night in 2004 when I drank too many lemon -Guilty Feeling Pescatarian drops at the Rabbit Hole, proceeded to eat Taco Bell at 2 am, and then puked in the bushes along Burnside. But, I do love GAPCO. Dear G.F.P., The sound you are hearing is not a cry. Air stuck in their cavernous little crab bodies escapes when placed back into water, creating that creepy-sad Hey Messenger: How do you deal with a housemate that doesn’t pitch in sound. At the same time, if the crab had vocal chords and COULD cry, it probably with housework, and when you ask directly says ‘ok’ and ignores it, or some- would. In 2013, biologist Robert Elwood of Queen’s University designed a study times gets oddly offended/defensive/maybe literally thinks he doesn’t add meant to distinguish between simple reflex reactions and actual pain. He wasn’t anything to household mess? totally convinced that these animals are merely performing a reflex, which was -L.S. a common explanation at the time. In fact, you can still find this reflex opinion Dear L.S., I don’t know if this is something you already do or not, but I have online from articles published pre-2013. Anyway, the crabs performed behaviors heard from many people who live in these kinds of housing situations that it is that go beyond reflex mechanisms. They also showed a type of long-term problem extremely important to hold “house meetings” once a week. At these meetings, solving skill by choosing to escape the source of pain in exchange for giving up you can make announcements, assign chores, and check in with everyone. This their hideaways. Amazingly, they were able to make this choice after only two particular social setting will also encourage an overall collaborative tone, mitigat- rounds of non-lethal shocks. ing any confrontation that needs to occur. You have the social pressure to remain So, I guess you could say that the poor things are crying on the inside. Maybe calm and fair, as well as friendly faces to lend support to all parties involved. If you knock them out first next time? guys already do this and he still does not listen, you may want to consider issuing a more stern warning with the threat of being kicked out. Unless this person has Hey Messenger: How do you feel about Great American Pizza Company’s some kind of secret leverage over you, there is no reason to continue dealing with option to have mandarin oranges as a pizza topping? I think it’s brilliant. it. If he does have leverage, I’d suggest recruiting more trusted allies to brain- -J.K. storm with you on this.
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LNG Pipeline Update: The House Weighs In BY PHIL BUSSE
With a sense of deja-vu, the liquefied natural a frightening reality. White House National Eco- ment. Foremost, the company that would own the gas (LNG) is back for its third attempt at placing a nomic Council Director Gary Cohn all but prom- pipeline is Canadian. pipeline that will run diagonally all the way from ised that the administration would approve the Meanwhile, on the local front, Measure 6-162 is the California border near edging towards a vote in mid- Klamath northwest to Coos May. The measure would Bay. Construction permits prohibit the transportation of have been rejected twice fossil fuels within the county before by Federal Energy as well as the development of Regulatory Commission any non-sustainable energy (FERC), but shortly after systems, particularly hydrau- Donald Trump was elected lic and pneumatic fracturing; in November, word began to essentially, banning the pipe- circulate that Veresen, the line. But opposition is gather- Canadian company propos- ing a war chest of funds, a re- ing the pipeline, planned to ported $358,500 in campaign resubmit its application to contributions, more than 30 the FERC for approval of times the amount the Yes on
the pipeline again—appar- PHOTO CREDIT ALLEN HALLMARK Measure 6-162 committee ently hoping that a change has received. Not surpris- in the federal government’s ingly, the bulk of these funds attitude towards energy sources and global warm- permit, saying that it would offer a big economic (92 percent) have been funneled from Veresen, the ing may provide an opportunity. boon to the U.S. economy. Alberta-based company behind the proposed pipe- And last week, those fears took a step towards Of course, there are a few flaws with that state- line. VOTE YES on Measure 6-162. 8 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM
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1380 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland In the first chapter of this story, Helard might have said While Helard looks up to comic artists like Art Spiegel- s s s s s s s s s s s 541-482-1281 he also has a singular, superhero-esque mission: To break man, whose graphic novel “Maus”, about his father’s expe- into the industry and become a professional comic book rience in the Holocaust, won the Pulitzer Prize, he admits artist. that his own aspirations in the field do involve superheroes. He still has that mission, but along the way he has gained “My ideal job in the comics industry would be penciling another one. a monthly book,” he says. “Something like Spider-Man or a Helard grew up in California and at- tended school at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where RESTAURANT, SOCIAL he earned his MFA HUB, AND EXCLUSIVE in Sequential Art in TAP ROOM OF 2010. After he gradu- ated, Helard and his CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS IN THE wife Michelle set their LIVE MUSIC SECTION OF THIS PAPER! sights on Oregon. While their initial (541)474-4991 121 SW H St. plan was to land in Grants Pass, OR 97526 Portland, which He- www.thehaulgp.com lard describes as the “comic mecca of the west coast,” a short interlude in Ashland turned into a six-year adventure that contin- ues today. Teaching gigs soon Specialists began piling up at Rogue Community in Pediatric College, Southern Ore- gon University, and the Dentistry College of the Siskiy- ous. Helard found that in addition to draw- ing his own comics, he very much enjoys help- ing students develop LOCAL COMIC ARTIST TED HELARD, IN HIS NATURAL HABITAT. their personal voice as PHOTO COURTESY OF TED HELARD. a significant artists. “Working with other creatives is one of my true pas- strong female lead character.” Will he get that job? Helard cause of sions,” says Helard, “and one of the specific reasons I think also admits that the number of positions available in the I was put here.” That slight sense of mysticism might come comic book industry, compared to the number of people naturally to anyone who spends a good chunk of their time vying for them, is not very large. Still, he keeps putting his missed school immersed in fantasy worlds, pencil in hand. But Helard’s work out there, keeping the faith that someday he will land alter ego as professor of sequential art is nothing if not that dream gig. days is straightforward. Meanwhile, his double life as a Rogue Valley art instruc- A typical classroom scene has him stepping around the tor has given Helard the chance to be a superhero to the dental decay space in front of the white board as he speaks. Occasional- next generation of visual storytellers. ly, he even has his students shut their eyes while he chang- “There’s probably not a school in the valley that I haven’t and pain es places so they can envision what it might look like if his interacted with in some capacity,” says Helard. In addition, movements were split up into individual drawings. he leads a three-month intensive group for creative folks “We’re not trying to create puzzles here!,” Helard em- looking for support and, sometimes, a kick in the pants. phasizes, driving home his point about showing motion “I call it my ‘aggressive mentoring’ approach,” Helard Pamela J. Ortiz, DDS, PC from panel to panel. laughs. “I make them pick a project and set a deadline.” 541-773-2625 Details like these are what bring a seriousness to a class- Those seeking some of that tough love can join Helard’s www.grins4kidz.com room subject that might elicit eye rolls from parents paying Character Design workshop at Medford Comic Con this 691 Murphy Rd., Ste 210 tuition. year. Rather just enjoy some visual storytelling? Check Medford, OR 97504 “It can seem a bit silly,” Helard admits. “Most people out Ted Helard’s Comic Blog at http://tedhelard.blogspot. think that comics are about superheroes punching other com/. APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 9
Professor of Pencil Meet the Professionals Ted Helard Inks in the Next Generation of Visual Storytellers Co-Authors and Star Trek Experts Terry J. Erdmann and Paula M. Block BY TUULA REBHAHN BY JORDAN MARIE MARTINEZ Try thinking of a place with more lore, more fanatics, and more knowledge about fiction than Comic Con. The worldwide con- vention has become a time to argue, geek out, and love on anyone’s favorite comic books, TV shows, and movies. Two experts who will be at Medford Com- ic Con have an understanding about one of the most famous science fiction series of all time: Star Trek. Writing team and longtime Star Trek aficionados Terry Erdmann and Paula M. Block will not only be there to cele- brate Comic Con’s ever-growing fan culture, but to provide insight into a series beloved by millions across the globe. “Paula and I met at a science fiction con- vention in 1985,” says Erdmann. “I was a publicist working for Twentieth Century Fox Pictures. At the time I was promoting several movies, including a quirky comic book film, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, and a more adult SF movie, Cocoon, which was di- rected by Ron Howard. Paula and I met and we just hit it off.” Block explains how she assisted Erdmann with her deep Star Trek knowledge in their early years. “After Terry completed his as- BLOCK AND ERDMANN POSE WITH MANY OF THE BOOKS THEY WROTE TOGETHER. PHOTO CREDIT: BETSY BRAUER signment as the unit publicist on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Paramount’s market- anyone who had a publishing background and in- and offered me the ‘unit publicist’ job,” he says. ing department contacted him and asked if he knew depth knowledge of Star Trek,” she says. Once work- “The fact is, I didn’t know much about Star Trek ing at a publishing house when they brought me in, but by this time Paula and in New York, she moved I were a couple, and she, then and now, ranks as one to Los Angeles with Erd- of the leading Star Trek experts.” mann and was freelance Block and Erdmann have co-written several writing. She adds, “I had books together, such as Star Trek 101, Star Trek: Ac- both qualities that Para- tion!, and Labyrinth: The Ultimate Visual History. mount was looking for— “We were actually tapped by the publishers to so Terry suggested me! I write all of those books,” says Block. “They knew got the job, and worked our work and our professional reputation for turn- for the studio for almost ing out well-researched, comprehensive books.” 20 years.” When Erdmann was approached to write a book Block’s immersion about the production for Star Trek Deep Space Nine into Star Trek began in in 1994, he enlisted Block’s help “with the hard high school. “Something parts.” about the show really At Medford Comic Con, Erdman says, “We’re very resonated with me—the much participatory people. We’ll introduce our- characters, the technol- selves and talk about the books we’ve written about ogy, the optimism about movie and television productions, and then we’ll the future. Around the open the panel to audience questions and answers.” time that Star Trek: The Blocks says, “Our books—Star Trek and others— Next Generation ap- are out there, with more to come, and we’ll be talk- peared on the scene, I ing about them and answering any questions that was working for Para- fans have about them.” Having participated in sev- mount Pictures, and part eral Comic Con conventions, many of them being of my job was to keep one of the largest one in San Diego, Block is looking track of all the new as- forward to a smaller, more personable convention. pects of the Star Trek “I’m looking forward to a more reasonably sized universe.” convention,” she expresses, “be it populated by hun- Erdmann’s experience dreds or thousands of attendees. More of a chance with the series began in to meet everyone!” 1987 at Paramount Pic- Whether or not you’re a Star Trek buff––or even tures. “When [the execu- a science fiction buff––Erdmann and Block are tive] realized they had a looking forward to lending their insight in the en- COVER OF BLOCK AND ERDMANN’S BOOK LABYRINTH: THE ULTIMATE Star Trek movie on their tertainment industry, as well as learning about so VISUAL HISTORY. PHOTO COURTESY OF PAULA BLOCK AND TERRY ERDMANN agenda, she called me many others that will be at Medford Comic Con. 10 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM
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Old School Comic Book Artist: Mike Royer INTERVIEW BY PHIL BUSSE
Even if you don’t recognize his name, you only purpose is to bridge the gaps between say that I’m anti-”comic book” “violence.” It’s have seen Mike Royer’s art work. spectacular action/violence set pieces. It seems more exciting than the reality in which just one Born in Oregon, Mike Royer left for LA in his basic cable is the place to find movies that in- or two punches landed would end the fight. I early 20s and started a career as a comic book volve one in the events affecting ordinary guess I’m saying “action” is preferred to vio- illustrator, for some of the most recognizable (sometimes) people. Hey, I enjoyed Kong: Skull lence, by me. Graphic art has changed in many characters and strips ways because of the com- in history, like, oh say, puter, but basically, the Tarzan, the leopard skin computer does not cre- clad, muscle bound vine- ate. Computer graphics swinging gentleman. are only as good as the That alone is enough of artist using it as a tool a claim to fame. But it to save huge amounts of is only one of the many time and money as op- credits in Royer’s long posed to the “old school career, which includes way.” working on comic books for both for DC and Mar- RVM: You grew up vel Comics and helping in the heyday of com- Disney with books, char- ic books. Was there a acters and theme parks. particular favorite as a For the past decade, kid? Do you remember Royer has semi-retired the first time you were in Medford, and the Mes- really captured by the senger was thrilled to art work? catch up with the prolific MR: I believe I had an artist. eclectic taste in comic books. As a kid in the Rogue Valley Messen- 1950s I was a big fan of the ger: You have worked work of Jack Kirby, even with Marvel, DC, Dis- if I didn’t always know ney and Hanna-Bar- his name, I knew it was bera. That is incredible. “him.” The same goes for Is there one job, howev- all my peers who loved er, that you wished you the Duck work of Carl had been able to do? Barks. We didn’t know Mike Royer: When I his name for many years was younger I wanted to but we all recognized and draw the FLASH GOR- preferred by a large mar- DON syndicated comic gin his work. We referred strip. to him as THE duck art- ist. His Donald Duck and RVM: With animation Uncle Scrooge works are and with computer- masterpieces of comic art aided drawing, graphic and storytelling. Discov- art has changed a lot ering old 1930s and 1940s over the decades. What Sunday comic sections has been lost? What has at the bottom of a trunk been gained? in my Grandmothers at- MR: In my humble tic in the early 1950s re- opinion I think that CGI MIKE ROYER, BEING DRAMATIC FEB. 2017 vealed to me the great now allows filmmakers work done by Alex Ray- to put anything on the screen and in most cases Island, but a friend was bored by the “drag- mond (Flash Gordon) and Burne Hogarth and make it truly believable, but what I find lack- gy” places, as he called them...the few places Harold Foster (Tarzan) and a variety of great ing these days are people and stories than I can that dwelt with character motivation, etc. Golden Age newspaper cartoonists. I wanted to care about. I’m afraid that most movie goers Gawrsh...I actually began to care about Kong do that kind of work! So, I loved both the clas- are unable to sit still for more than a minute or himself and a couple of the leads who wound up sic comic strips and most contemporary comic two without explosions, fights and chaos hap- being devoured by monsters. But, I have no in- books. As a kid I embraced the Captain Marvel pening. I like movies with well written stories terest anymore in seeing super heroes destroy comic books and cared very little for Superman and interesting characters to identify with, not large amounts of real estate and not give a sec- or Batman. Had many favorites as a kid that in- two-dimensional cardboard characters whose ond thought to the consequences. This is not to cluded Babe Darlin’ of the Hills, Super Duck, 12 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM
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Bugs Bunny, etc. Like I said: “eclectic.” Of course, as a youngster enam- ored of classic comic strips I loved all the comic books that reprinted classic comic strips, especially Alley Oop. All these things just made me want to draw comics!
RVM: Do you remember your first drawing? MR: Not really. Sorry.
RVM: You have been incredibly prolific, and so many millions have seen your art work. Is it strange, though, knowing that, in some ways, your art work is anonymous? MR: If I’m well known to older comic book fans, it’s for the years I assisted Russ Manning on Magnus, Robot Fighter and Tarzan comic books and then the syndicated Tarzan and Star Wars newspaper strips, but mostly because of my working with/for (lettering and inking) Jack Kirby, rightly referred to as “The King Of The Comics.” Despite what Stan Lee claims, Kirby is responsible for the success of super heroes at Marvel. I did layout work for television shows based on comic book superheroes (Spiderman) and drew and wrote record album covers (Cruisin’) and drew and inked for Gold Key comics and was a product designer and character artist for Disney 21 1/2 years. I probably made many thousands of people happy those Disney years but they had no idea it was my work. That’s the real anonymous part of my career. You may find it of interest that in the 1980s I drew the Donald pushing through the “O” for U of O that used to be seen everywhere.
RVM: How do you stay busy now? MR: Well, technically I’m retired, but I still accept commissions from comic fans now and then. The most creative fun I have is design- ing labels for my collection of old movies on DVD. My favorite motion picture period is the 1930s and the chapter-play/serials of the 30s and 40s...and, of course, those would be the serials based on comic strip and comic book characters. I have a lot of books and movies to read or watch again and three fabulous dogs to pamper and a wife I like to deny nothing, so I have a good life. The carbon unit is 75 but between my ears I’m only 30! PHOTO SUBMITTED BY MIKE ROYER APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 13 [P] OUR PICKS
fri 28 fri 28 & sat 29 sat 29 & sun 30 sat 29 & sun 30 Take Back the Oregon Rain Elk Mountain Taste of Ashland Day & Night MUSIC—These guys know how to make it Highland Games and FOOD AND ART—What better way to en- EVENT—The Southern Oregon University rain here in Oregon, obviously, as measured joy good food than good art. And what bet- at the Medford International Airport; we are May Day Festival ter way to enjoy good art than good food. Women’s Resource Center is dedicating a day FESTIVAL—OK, so unfortunately, May Day and night to combating violence. Starting with 4.47 inches above average for rainfall since Ashland does both exceptionally well, and lands on a Monday this year, and we had why not savor them together? From local a screening of the film Yeah Maybe No, and January 1 with 11.38 inches. And with their all better celebrate on that day by simply chef’s signature dishes paired with superb hosting a workshop, a survivor circle, glow own personal brand of modern outlaw coun- showing up for work, but over the week- wines to galleries decked out in splendor, yoga, a rally and keynote speaker Nikkita Oli- try, Oregon Rain will continue to be just as end, let the highland games begin! 9 am – 5 ver, all are invited to this empowering event. pm. 8205 East Evans Creek Road, Rogue Taste of Ashland will feed the body and impressive. 8:30 pm. Cedarwood Saloon, 12:30 to 9 pm. Southern Oregon University, River. Sat, adults $10, youth $5. Sun, adults the soul. 12 – 4 pm. More information at 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland. Free. 1345 Redwood Avenue, Grants Pass. and youth $5. Age 10 and under, free. tasteofashland.com.
thurs 4 fri 5 sat 6 sat 6 Darrell Grant’s MJ Cherry and the Roam the Rogue Free Comic Book Day New Quartet Lowboys WINE—When tasting a flight of wine, stick- COMICS—If all the Comic Con talk in this MUSIC—Each member accomplished in MUSIC—It just wouldn’t be Cinco de Mayo ing to the correct order is crucial to the full issue isn’t convincing enough to start a col- their own right, the MJ New Quartet truly without Cherry and the Lowboys mixture experience of the flavors. When visiting lection, then surely Astral Games’ annual shines together with their truly one-of-a- of rockabilly and blues. Getting their inspi- the array of wineries in the Rogue Valley, it Free Comic Book Day will spark many avid kind sound that has grown from the 1920’s ration from the hot rod culture, they know doesn’t matter where you start, but be sure comic readers. Can’t wait for the surprise? Harlem Renaissance. Darrell Grant on the pi- how to make a party happen anywhere. to try them all! The Roam the Rogue Wine Check out freecomicbookday.com for this ano, Marcus Shelby on the bass, Mike Hors- Based out of Eugene and prominent up and Tour includes six destinations that are sure year’s list of titles. 11 am – 10 pm. Astral fall on the vibraphone, and Carlton Jackson down I-5, Cherry and the Lowboys are the on the drums. 7 pm. Artistic Piano Gallery, “original bluesabilly.” 9 pm. The Haul, 121 to please the palate. Visit roamtherogue. Games, 125 S. Central Avenue, Suite 110, 1390 Biddle Road #7, Medford. $10 - $25. SW H Street, Grants Pass. com for more information. $39. Medford.
sat 6 & sun 7 sat 6 & sun 7 mon 8 wed 10 Becoming a Mother/ Williams World Music Constellations Straight Outta Oz Losing a Mother Choir Concerts PLAY READING— The Ashland New Plays PERFORMANCE—MTV and YouTube per- Festival will present a dramatic reading of EXHIBIT—With Mother’s Day fast ap- MUSIC—Williams is a small place and the sonality Todrick Hall has had a tough year, so Constellations by Nick Payne. The reading he has decided to hit the road and sing about proaching (yes, don’t forget to spend some world is a big place, but that doesn’t mean with be done by OSF performers Alejan- time with Mom on May 13), a new exhibit ex- that the two aren’t part of a perfect harmony dra Escalante and Daniel Jose Molina, who it. Since the end of his MTV show and hop- ploring the phenomenon of becoming a mom when it comes to singing, especially world happened to play Romeo and Juliet together ing to join the cast of NBC’s The Wiz but not to losing a mom is a great place to prepare folk music and sacred songs from around the at OSF in 2012. Another love story is told in making it, he has bundled that disappoint- for the day we celebrate those who birthed world. 7 pm, Sat. Williams Grange, 20100 Constellations, questioning the difference be- ment into a show all his own. 8 pm. Rogue us. 10 am – 4 pm. Project Space, 106 Talent Williams Highway, Williams. 4 pm, Sun. Ex- tween fate and choice. 7:30 pm. Unitarian Theatre, 143 SE H Street, Grants Pass. $28. Avenue, Suite 5, Talent. act location TBD, Grants Pass. enter, 87 Fourth Street, Ashland. $20. 14 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSICand Nightlife THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017 KARAOKE WITH WILL - The Wild Goose - Sound Lounge - 9 pm to 8:30 pm. midnight - No cover. ASHLAND SWEETGRASS - Original Roots music at DELUXE - G Street Bar and JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Mountain Lodge Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 pm to midnight. Grill - 8 pm to midnight - - 6 to 9 pm. No cover. NOT TOO SHABBY - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 GRANTS PASS B WISHES AND ALL HER BEES - Original to 8 pm - No cover. JACKSONVILLE music by B Wishes, plus performances by JEFF KLOETZEL & HOLLY MORE OF THE APPLEGATE POETS - Poetry The Honey Bees, and The Blossom Bees. GLEASON - South Stage Reading with Lisa Baldwin, Jane Rubin, Fourth Friday “Music at the Museum” at the Cellars - Tastings 1 to 5 pm, Haley May, Ni Aodogain, Diana Coogle, Joan Grants Pass Museum of Art - 7 to 9 pm - $5 Music 6 to 8 pm. Peterson and Kristi Cowles - Bloomsbury includes refreshments. DIANE PATTERSON TRIO Books - 7 pm - Free and open to the public. DELUXE - G Street Bar and Grill - 8 pm to - Wild Wines - 5 to 9 pm. THE BFA READINGS - Enjoy past and midnight - No cover. present SOU students’ reading of original MEDFORD JEFF KLOETZEL - SpeakEasy Tap Room & poetry, prose, fiction and other works of THE GOLDEN AGE OF Wine Bar - 8 to 11 pm. creative writing - 7 to 9 pm - No cover, OPERETTA - Explore the [P] OREGON RAIN - The Cedarwood minors welcome - Show up early for sign-ups early Broadway songs made Saloon - 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. - Sponsored by Craig Wright, second and last famous by Nelson Eddy HARRY CHIN AND THE MANDIBLES - 80s Thursdays monthly - Caldera Tap House. and Jeanette MacDonald, alt/rock - The Sound Lounge - 9:30 pm to DART TOURNAMENT - The Black Sheep Pub presented by the Rogue midnight - Free admission. & Restaurant - 7:30 pm - $5 cover. Valley Chorale at the FRANKIE HERNANDEZ - The Wild Goose - 8 JACKSONVILLE Craterian Theater - 7:30 pm - No cover. MARSHALL STACK - South Stage Cellars - pm - $10-$20, students $5. TRIVIA NIGHT - Hosted by Miriam Lanning, Tastings 1 to 5 pm, Music 6 to 8 pm. HOG WILD - Habanero’s Thursdays at Smithfields Pub & Pies - 8 to JONNY G & THE STORMCHASERS -Classic rock - 8 pm. 10 pm. at J’Ville Tavern - 9 pm to midnight - No cover. THE GHOST TOWN WILLA MAMET & PAUL MILLER - “Two MEDFORD REBELLION / FOGLINE - voices and a guitar, like you’re at the kitchen Grape Street Bar and Grill LIVE MUSIC - Live music & Happy Hour at table with us.” - Folk, country and Americana - 8 to 11 pm. Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. at Oberon’s Tavern - 8 to 10 pm - No cover - CHADWICKS COMEDY MERCY FT LYNDA MORRISON - RoxyAnn It’s their first trip to Oregon! NIGHT - Headliner: Gary Winery - 6 to 8 m. SWAYZE TRAIN - Swayze is from Olympia, Brightwell - Opener: Chase BRIAN RISLING & AIRTIGHT ALIBI - Grape WA. Presented by Smile Movement at Mayers - Chadwicks Pub & Street Bar and Grill - 9 pm - No cover. Oberon’s - 10:30 pm to midnight - Free show. Sports Bar - Show starts at MICHAEL QUINN & CHERRY WINE - 9 pm - $10 cover. GRANTS PASS Morrton’s Pizza & Pub - 8 to 10 pm - Free, all SAUCY - Pier 21 Tavern - 9 AJ’S THURSDAY NIGHT JAM - The ages. pm to 1 am. Cedarwood Saloon - 7 to 11 pm - No cover. HOG WILD - Habanero’s - 8 pm. KRANK IT UP KARAOKE BURLESQUE BINGO - Hell’s Gate Burlesque AMERICAN SIDESHOW WITH DJ PATRIOT - Pit Stop Tavern (and Troop (adult entertainers, fun and games + - American Sideshow returns and DJ Patriot Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - prizes) at The Sound Lounge - 7 - 9 pm - $5. debuts at Johnny B’s - Doors at 8:30 pm, 21 9 pm. OLIVIA MILLERSCHIN & CO - Grants Pass and over. DJ CHUCK - Every Saturday Museum of Art - 7 to 9 pm - $10. SAUCY - Pier 21 Tavern - 9 pm to 1 am. night at The Edge Nightclub CITY MOUSE / SUCKERPUNCH - City CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: APRIL 27 - WELCOME WILLA & PAUL TO OREGON & Patio - 10 pm. Mouse is from Detroit, MI. Suckerpunch is Gary Brightwell - Opener: Chase Mayers - AT OBERON’S TAVERN “drunk and entertaining” - G Street Bar and Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at ROGUE RIVER Grill - 8 pm to midnight. 9 pm - $10 cover. REWIND - Classic performers to be able to speak easily and share their heART!” - Hate and violence free, KERBY KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern rock - Live music every Saturday night at (and Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - 9 pm. Homestead Pub - 9 pm to 1 am - No cover. offer your best (both artists and audience), OPEN MIC - Thursdays at The G Spot Fine and no props or instruments - $8 admission, Bar & Grill - 7 pm. TALENT WILLIAMS performers get free admission - Come early MEDFORD RUMI NIGHT - Join an evening celebrating THE DISTILLED-SPIRIT REBELLION - to sign-up at The Bellview Grange - 7 to 10 Rumi’s poetry, the whirling dance and Middle Rascals Bar and Grill - 8 pm. DAVID OUELLETTE - Thursday mornings at pm - Half-time set by Jeremy Hickman! Eastern music. The focus will be on his Limestone Coffee - 9:30 am. GREG FREDERICK AND CARLA BAUER - poems that deepen the connection of our SUNDAY, APRIL 30 DJ DYSFUNKTION - Ladies Night at Grape Smithfields Pub & Pies - 7 to 9:30 pm. global human family and faiths. Kindred Street Bar and Grill - Starts at 7 pm. APPLEGATE Spirits Art, Ales & Wine - 7 to 9 pm. GRANTS PASS LITTLE RIVER BAND - From Australia, the HOT BUTTERED RUM - “Hot Buttered YAK ATTACK - Live electronica trio at The SWAYZE TRAIN - Reggae, presented by The Little River Band’s worldwide album and CD Rum lives for a good time, and a mindful Talent Club - 9 pm to 1 am. Smile Movement at The Sound Lounge - 8 to sales now top 30 million. This is the Use Your recklessness settles in whenever these five 11:30 pm - No cover. Gift Foundation’s 7th Annual Fundraiser at the SATURDAY, APRIL 29 guys step on stage” - Applegate River Lodge Craterian Theater - 7:30 pm - $25 / $35. - Doors 8 pm, Show 9 pm - $17 adv / $20 at MEDFORD T-ZANK & BEN FRANKIE - Plus Beastler, ASHLAND the door. THE GOLDEN AGE OF OPERETTA - Craterian Theater - 3 pm - $10-$20, students $5. Myer Clanty, Bradford Firrie, Chance Nelson DANIELLE KELLY - Wine Club Release Party ASHLAND and Tyyon Player at The Bamboo Room at at Belle Fiore Winery - 1 to 4 pm. OPEN MIC - Hosted by Robbie DaCosta at JEN AMBROSE - Belle Fiore Winery - 12 to 2 pm. King Wah’s - 8 pm to 1 am - All ages. TIM CHURCH - Saturdays at Standing Stone Jefferson Spirits - 7 to 10 pm. CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - Black Sheep Pub & DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night - Brewing Company - 5:30 pm. KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Karaoke at the Pit Restaurant - 2 pm. Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front - 9 pm until DAVID PINSKY AND PHIL NEWTON - Belle Stop Tavern - 9 pm. SPRING BLOCK PARTY - Rogue Farm Corps’ close - No cover. Fiore Winery - 6 to 8 pm. 3rd annual Spring Block Party at Sammich - TALENT KEN HART - Acoustic Guitar - Callahan’s WILLIAMS $5-$20 sliding scale donation for admission LIVE MUSIC & HAPPY HOUR - Paschal Mountain Lodge - 6 to 9 pm. OPEN MIC - Thursdays at Cocina 7 - 7 to 10 pm. - live music by Eight Dollar Mountain, beer Winery - 4 to 6 pm. BELTAINE - Oberon’s - 7 to 9 pm. from Caldera Brewing Company, Cider from CHUBRITZA - Folkdance Party - International FRIDAY, APRIL 28 APPLE Outlaw and 2 Towns Ciderhouse - Plus MONDAY, MAY 1 and contra community music at The Grove - Kid ZOne activities for the children! Come ASHLAND ASHLAND 7 to 10 pm. support Rogue Farm Corps and the next KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. DAVE SCOGGIN - The Wild Goose - 6 pm. KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRE - The Wild generation of farmers and ranchers. BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY - Will Oldham, JEFF STANLEY - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 to 8 pm. Goose - 9 pm. MONTANA SOUL - Belle Fiore Winery - 5 to with Ashley Shadow, will be performing his JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. DJ SYLVAH SOL - Old School Hip Hop and 7 pm. first-ever Rogue Valley concert (after 23 PACIFICA STRING QUARTET - The music Neo-Trap on Saturdays at Granite Taphouse KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. years in the music business) at the Unitarian of Mozart, Shulamit, Ran and Shostakovich - 10 pm. JIM QUINBY - 6-8 pm, plus Little Thom’s at the SOU Music Recital Hall - 7:30 - 9:30 Fellowship - Doors at 6:30 pm - $15 adv Open Mic with Dave Hampton at 8:30 pm - pm - Tickets are $33 - $38, discounted rate GRANTS PASS (available at Music Coop)/ $20 at the door DJ FINATTIK - Back Porch Stage at The The Wild Goose. for students and OTC holders. This is the last - All ages. Sound Lounge - 6 to 8 pm - No cover. THE CORNER BOYS - Traditional Irish music, Chamber Music Concerts event of the season, PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Jazz - Martino’s OREGON RAIN - The Cedarwood Sundays at Oberon’s Tavern - 6 to 8 pm. and the Pacifica Quartet won a Grammy for [P] Restaurant - 7 pm. Saloon - 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. THE ROGUE VALLEY SPEAKEASY - “A place the Best Chamber Music Performance, so don’t OPEN MIC - All ages at 5 pm, 21 and over at BLACK HALO / SHANOA - Metal Rock - The for southern Oregon poets and spoken word miss out! 8:30 pm - Oberon’s Tavern. APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 15 LIVE MUSICand Nightlife ROBBIE DACOSTA & FRIENDS - Mondays at WILLIAMS HERITAGE / ONE DOLLAR CHECK - The GRANTS PASS Smithfields Pub & Pies - 8 to 11 pm. INTUITIVE COMPASS - Album release show Sound Lounge - 9 pm to 1 am. JAZZFEST - Fell the power of live rock, jazz GRANTS PASS at the Williams Grange - $10 at the door, or [P] CHERRY AND THE LOWBOYS - and big band music with the Grants Pass Cinco de Mayo Party at The Haul - 9 pm to D.R.I / SUCKERPUNCH / INFEX - Monday $20 gets you in and a copy of the new album High School Band during a dinner (New midnight. May Day Mayhem with the Dirty Rotten (otherwise $20) - 7 pm. Orleans-themed, starts at 5 pm), show and Imbeciles at The Sound Lounge - Punk rock - JACKSONVILLE auction at GPHS. Special guests are U of O 8 pm to 1 am - $10 Adv / $15 at the door. THURSDAY, MAY 4 ROGUE SUSPECTS TRIO - Bella Union. Yellow Garter Band, Rogue Gold, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, and the GPHS Jazz MEDFORD ASHLAND MEDFORD JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Ensemble. Dinner & show is $25 for adults, PAUL TURNIPSEED - Jazz every Monday at LIVE MUSIC - Live music & Happy Hour at DART TOURNAMENT - The Black Sheep, $20 for children, students and seniors. Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. 7:30 pm, $5. Admission to show only, which starts at 7 TRIVIA NIGHT - “Geeks Who Drink” Pub Trivia BLUE LIGHTNING DANCE BAND - RoxyAnn TRIVIA NIGHT - Thursdays at Smithfields pm, is $10-$15. Contact Elena Borngasser at at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 pm. Winery - 6 to 8 pm. Pub & Pies, hosted by Miriam Lanning - 8 to 541-295-0642. TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - THE MERCY DUO FT LYNDA MORRISON - 10 pm. COVER 3 - The Laughing Clam - 6 to 9 pm. 7:30 pm. Morrton’s Pizza & Pub - 8 to 10 pm - All ages, KARAOKE - Thursdays at Oberon’s Tavern - LEGENDARY GOODTIMES / HIESER - G CHANDLER P / JARED DEAN / DJ SKILLS no cover. 9 pm - 21 and over. Street Bar and Grill - 8:30 to 11 pm. / CLUMZY STONERZ MUSIC GROUP / FOGLINE - Grape Street Bar and Grill - 9 pm. THE ELEPHANT - Acoustic, Outdoor Stage RAYVEN - The Bamboo Room at King CENTRAL POINT CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: at The Sound Lounge - 6 to 9 pm - Free. Wah’s - 9:45 pm to 12:45 am - Free KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pizza Schmizza - 9 pm. Rio Hillman - Opener: Rodger Lizaola - REFRESH - Kenobi Productions admission. GRANTS PASS Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at (underground DJs) - The Sound Lounge - 9 pm 9 pm - $10 cover. AJ’S THURSDAY NIGHT JAM - The to 2 am - Free. TUESDAY, MAY 2 KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern Cedarwood Saloon - 7 to 11 pm - No cover. (and Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - 9 pm. JACKSONVILLE ASHLAND HERITAGE / ONE DOLLAR CHECK - Reggae MISTAKEN EXISTENCE / DEAD HORSE ROGUE SUSPECTS TRIO - Bella Union. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. - Cinco de Mayo Party at The Sound Lounge - TRAUMA / SOURCE OF ALL SORROWS - TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant - 7 pm - 9 pm to 1 am - Free admission. MEDFORD Free to play, plus prizes! The Bamboo Room at King Wah’s - 7 pm - All KENTUCKY DERBY AFTER PARTY - Grab JACKSONVILLE KARAOKE - Hosted by Legendary-Oke at ages until 10 pm - $2 cover before 9 pm. your best hat and share in this annual MARK CHARLES HILL & FRIENDS - Bella Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. TALENT tradition which benefits CASA of Jackson Union Restaurant & Saloon. County - Rogue Valley Country Club - 5 to CENTRAL POINT DRUM CIRCLE - Fridays at Kindred Spirits KERBY 10 pm - Tickets are $75. KARAOKE - Tuesdays at the Corner Club Art, Ales & Wine - 8:30 pm. OPEN MIC - Thursdays at The G Spot Fine ROGUE VALLEY PEACE CHOIR - A Time - 9 pm. Bar & Grill - 7 pm. SATURDAY, MAY 6 for Peace - Medford Congregational United JACKSONVILLE Church of Christ - 7 pm - Free admission, MEDFORD ASHLAND OPEN JAM - Hosted by T.J. Elton, Tuesdays donations appreciated. DAVID OUELLETTE - Limestone Coffee - TIM CHURCH - Saturdays at Standing Stone at the J’ville Tavern - 7 pm - No cover. A TIME FOR PEACE - The Rogue 9:30 am. Brewing Company - 5:30 pm. Valley Peace Choir at the Medford MEDFORD [P] MJ NEW QUARTET - Siskiyou Music KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Congregational United Church of Christ SOUTHERN OREGON JAZZ ORCHESTRA Project and Britt Education present Portland- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS SING-ALONG - 7 pm - Free admission, donations - Grape Street Bar and Grill - 7 to 9 pm - No based pianist/educator Darrell Grant and - Bring your family and “bring jazz hands” appreciated! cover. the MJ New Quartet for a performance at to Emerson House, 65 4th Street in Ashland FOGLINE - Grape Street Bar and Grill - 9 pm. PEOPLE WITH BODIES / IMPULSE the Artistic Piano Gallery. This performance (next to RVUUF) and watch the family- CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: CONTROL - The Bamboo Room at King will be a tribute to the music and spirit of the friendly movie and sing-along to the 1986 Rio Hillman - Opener: Rodger Lizaola - Wah’s - 9:30 pm to 12:30 am - Free Modern Jazz Quartet - 7 pm - $10 to $25. film, “Little Shop of Horrors” - 7 to 9 pm. Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts admission. LADIES NIGHT - Thursdays at Grape Street WISHCRAFT - An intimate evening of at 9 pm - $10 cover. Bar & Grill - Music by Dysfunktion starts at dreamy, stirring, magical music with Adey KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern - WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 7 pm. Bell & The Ancient Wild at the RVUUF - 9 pm. APPLEGATE DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night - Doors at 7 pm, show at 7:30 pm - $20 adv / NAKED WALRUS - Alternative rock band CROW AND THE CANYON - “Their Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front - 9 pm until $25 at the door. based in Los Angeles, CA - The Bamboo heartfelt yet cerebral lyrics, soaring vocals, close - No cover. KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRE - The Wild Room at King Wah’s - 9:45 pm. and impressive instruments are endlessly KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - The Bohemian Goose - 9 pm. DJ CHUCK - Every Saturday night at The listenable, while also remaining inventive Club - 9 pm. RINGING OUT LOUD - Siskiyou Summit Edge Nightclub and Patio - 10 pm. KARAOKE - Pier 21 Tavern - 9 pm to 1 am. Handbell Conference concert at the Ashland and interesting” - Applegate River Lodge & ROGUE RIVER Restaurant - Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm - $15 WILLIAMS Middle School Large Gym. Experience 120 handbell musicians ringing together under JIM LESHER & THE WESTERN EXPRESS - adv / $20 at the door. OPEN MIC - Thursdays at Cocina 7 (132 the direction of guest conductor, Ellie Hodder. Live music and dancing every Saturday night Blodgett Rd) - 7 to 10 pm. ASHLAND For more information, call Diane Barnes at at Homestead Pub - 9 pm to 1 am - No cover. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. 541-324-0404 - 7:30 pm - Admission is by WILLIAMS THE BROTHERS REED - Belle Fiore Winery - FRIDAY, MAY 5 donation. WILLIAMS WORLD MUSIC CHOIR - World 6 to 8 pm - No cover. ASHLAND DJ SYLVAH SOL - Saturdays - Old School Hip folk music and sacred songs from around OPEN MIKE - “Songs with Names in Them” RICK MILLWARD - “Songs I Wish I’d Hop and Neo-Trap at Granite Taphouse - 10 pm. the world at the Williams Grange, 20100 - On the first Wednesday of each month, Written” - A mix of pop, rock, folk and jazz at Williams Hwy - 7 pm. Gene Burnett hosts a loosely themed open Enoteca Wine Bar & Bistro - 5:30 pm - mike at The Wild Goose - Sign-up at 7:30 Free admission. pm, music at 8 pm - Free Pool from 6 pm to SAVANNA - First Fridays at Belle Fiore midnight on Wednesdays. Winery - 6 to 8 pm. GRANTS PASS JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 OPEN MIC - Acoustic, hosted by Frankie pm. Hernandez at The Sound Lounge - 8 to 11 pm PLAINFOLK - La Baguette Music Cafe - No cover. - 6:30 to 8 pm. JAYA LAKSHMI AND ANANDA WITH MEDFORD SARASWATI DREAM BAND - A HAPPY HOUR & LIVE MUSIC - Lark’s Sacred Chant Concert at the Unitarian Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. Fellowship - 7:30 to 10:30 pm $25 at TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front - 7 to 10 the door, 18 and younger free. pm - No cover. KARAOKE WITH WILL - The Wild TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company - Goose - 8:30 pm. 7:30 pm. ST. CINDER - Smithfields Pub & Pies - OPEN JAM NIGHT - Pier 21 Tavern - 8 pm to 9 to 11:30 pm. midnight. VINAL - The Bamboo Room at King Wah’s - 9 GRANTS PASS pm to 12:30 am. ROBERT WYNIA & THE SOUND - Historic Rogue Theater - 8 pm - $20 PHOENIX general admission. OPEN MIC & JAM - The Phoenix Clubhouse - LEGENDARY GOODTIMES / PAROLE 7 to 10 pm - Free, all ages. DENIED - G Street Bar and Grill - 8:30 to 11 pm. APRIL 30 - HOT BUTTERED RUM WILL BE AT THE APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE 16 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTING Art Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18, & 25, from 5 - 7 pm.. Linoleum CONVERGENCE: DIGITAL MEDIA AND block printing, also known as Linocut, is a form of relief TECHNOLOGY printmaking. In this class, learn how to create your own On First Friday, May 5, 2017, ride the Allaboard linoleum block prints and become experienced in the Trolley to visit downtown Ashland galleries and process from conception to completion. Whether new the art happenings at Southern Oregon University. or experienced, this class this challenge artists to develop Exhibitions can be viewed in the Schneider Museum of their ideas and skills, and engage in more advanced Art, the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) Galleries, and techniques. All students will leave with their very own the Fine Art Students’ Private Open Studios until 8 pm. set of carving tools, several finished blocks that can be The Museum is hosting a book reading by local author reprinted for many years to come, and the confidence Michael Niemann at 5 pm. University Parking behind and know-how to do so. Cost is $120 / $40 materials. the Museum will be made available to the public Ashland Art Center, 357 East Main Street, Ashland. starting at 4 pm. The Allaboard Trolley will shuttle patrons to the from the Museum to the downtown SUSTAINABLE LIVING SKILLS Ashland area between 5 pm and 10 pm, with stops Saturday, May 13: Fabulous Ferments, with Brian Geier. three stops along the route: Schneider Museum of Art, TBD: Intro to Natural Building. Tuition is $40 for all A Street between 5th and 6th Streets, and the Plaza classes, except the 3-day Natural Building Workshop. by the Fountains. Convergence: Digital Media and Sign up for all four half day classes for $20 off. All Technology will be on display through May 27. classes will take place at White Oak Farm and Education Center in Williams, 1940 Kincaid Road. 541-846-0776. 2018 ODFW ART COMPETITION Please pre-register at www.whiteoakfarmcsa.org. Artists are invited to compete in the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2018 Habitat OLCC RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA Conservation Stamp, Waterfowl Stamp and Upland PROGRAM WORKSHOP Game Bird Stamp art competitions. Collector’s stamps Thursday, May 4, from 9:30 am - 4 pm. The Oregon and other promotional materials will be produced from Liquor Control Commission, along with the Oregon first place artwork and each winning artist will receive Department of Agriculture, the Oregon Department of $2,000. A panel will judge original artwork on criteria Revenue, and Franwell Metrc - the provider of Oregon’s including artistic composition, anatomical accuracy Cannabis Tracking System (CTS), will hold recreational MAY 7 - THE APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE HOSTS SHOOK TWINS of the species, and general appeal. All qualifying Marijuana Program licensee workshops around the submission will be displayed for public viewing at state during April and May, 2017. The workshop is open to all licensees or their representatives; one licensee TRIVIA NIGHT- “Geeks Who Drink” Pub Trivia ODFW’s annual fall art show, date TBD. Entries accepted August 25 through September 29, 2017, 8 per session. There will be two tracks offered, one for SUNDAY, MAY 7 at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 pm. am - 5 pm at ODFW headquarters, 4034 Fairview producers and processors, and another for wholesalers APPLEGATE TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR, 97302. Visit www.dfw. and retailers. The workshops will be held in Newport 7:30 pm. state.or.us/conservationstrategy. on April 20, Eugene on May 3, Ashland on May 4, SHOOK TWINS - Born and raised in and Bend on May 18. Currently, Oregon Department Sandpoint, Idaho, Shook Twins are an Indie TUESDAY, MAY 9 [P] BECOMING A MOTHER/LOSING of Revenue will only be present at the Newport and folk-pop band hailing from Portland, Oregon. A MOTHER Eugene workshops. Get more information and register at www.eventbrite.com. Identical twins Katelyn and Laurie are the ASHLAND In Becoming a Mother/Losing a Mother, Sarah F. main songwriters, but they also back up their KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Burns and Megan Headley will combine their work EARTH SKILLS GATHERING to address the full spectrum of motherhood, from band member Niko Slice, adding his uniquely TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant - 7 pm - May 16-22, 2017. Gather for six days in the mountains becoming a mother to losing a mother. In addition to compelling song to the mix - Applegate River Free to play, plus prizes! outside Grants Pass (Sunny Valley) for The Sharpening juxtaposition of styles, the conceptual content of their Stone’s 4th annual Earth Skills Gathering. “Come learn Lodge & Restaurant - Doors 8 pm, Show 9 pm KARAOKE - Hosted by Legendary-Oke at work is inspired by opposing forces - life and death. both ancient and new Earth living techniques that help - $20 adv / $25 at the door. Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. Headley recently became a mother, while Burns’ bring us closer to living in harmony with nature.” Hide mother recently passed away. While Burns’ work leans ASHLAND CENTRAL POINT tanning & Bow-making, Flintknapping and friction toward contemporary classical painting and drawing, fire, basketry & blacksmithing. Nightly communal CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - Live at the Black KARAOKE TUESDAYS - The Corner Club Headley’s is abstract. Opening Reception on Saturday, gatherings, two organic meals each day, plus a hands- Sheep Pub & Restaurant - 2 pm. - 9 pm. May 6, from 10 am - 12 pm / On view May 6 -7 from on children’s program. For information, contact Adam KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. 10 am - 4 pm. This show will officially open the Project JACKSONVILLE at 707-481-3403. Visit www.TheSharpeningStone.com. JIM QUINBY - 6-8 pm, plus Little Thom’s Space, located at 106 Talent Ave., Suite 5 in Talent. OPEN JAM - Hosted by T.J. Elton, Tuesdays Open Mic with Dave Hampton at 8:30 pm - at the J’ville Tavern - 7 pm - No cover. BEST OF THE BEST The Wild Goose. April 7 - May 11, 2017. The best artistic students in MEDFORD Community GRANTS PASS southern Oregon will be represented here. These DOWNTOWN BLUES ASSOCIATION - 2nd & talented students have been selected by their high school BLUES JAM - Hosted by Dave Vestnys and [P] ELK MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND 4th Tuesdays at Howiee’s On Front - 6:30 to instructors as showing promising talent. Grants Pass GAMES & MAY DAY FESTIVAL Broadway Phil at The Sound Lounge - 4 to 7 9:30 pm - All ages - No cover. Museum of Art, 229 SW G St. Hours 1 - 5 pm, Tues-Sat. Saturday & Sunday, April 29-30, 2017, from 9 am - 5 pm - No cover. ANAEROBA / GENERATION DECLINE / EL pm both days. This year’s entertainment includes The WILLIAMS WORLD MUSIC CHOIR - World FIRST FRIDAY AT TALENT HEALTH CHAPO - Medford Pyrate Punx - 7 to 10 pm John Dough Boys, The Blarney Stone Kissers, Sequoia, folk music and sacred songs from around the CLUB Around the Hearth, Impulse Control, Southbound, - $5 cover. Friday, May 5th (5-8pm). Local Artist, Miles Frode will world - 4 pm - Exact location TBD. S.O. Scottish Bagpipe Band, Def Cougar Mellencamp, have his artwork on display. Get in touch with your inner Joe Ross, The Curtain Climbers, Coyote Rising Puppet TALENT WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 artist! Shop Southern Oregon’s most creative selection Troupe, Rogue Vaulters, Primitive Skills Demos, and LIVE MUSIC & HAPPY HOUR - Paschal of cannabis products & accessories. 1007 S. Pacific a Vendor Village! Don’t miss the heavy athletics and ASHLAND Hwy., Talent, OR Winery - 4 to 6 pm. edged weapons contests for adults and youth, Tug o’ KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. War & Stones, and a Spring May Pole Dance! Two- WILLIAMS FREE POOL - The Wild Goose - Free Pool day Pass $5-$18, Saturday $5 - $10, Sunday $5, Kids AND THE BEET GOES ON - Oregonians for from 6 pm to midnight on Wednesdays. 10 and under receive free admission. Event location: Classes 8205 East Evans Creek Rd., Rogue River, Oregon. Safe Farms and Families (OSFF) and GMO GRANTS PASS www.elkmountaingames.com. Free Josephine County cordially invite you A SERPENTINE SHORT COURSE THE BROTHERS REED - Wild River Pub - 6 Saturday, April 29, from 9 am - 5 pm. In this one day for a concert fundraiser for a GMO-Free to 9 pm. course, gain an overview of serpentine ecology, learning INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY Saturday, April 29, 9 am - 8 pm. Independent Bookstore Rogue Valley at Plaisance Ranch - Gourmet [P] STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ - Audiovisual why the Klamath Geologic Province has the largest Day (IBD) is an annual nationwide celebration honoring dinner and wine, silent auction and live experience by MTV and Youtube personality, exposed outcrop of serpentine minerals in the western music by Hollis Peach - 4 to 8 pm - Tickets hemisphere and perhaps the most concentrated set of independent bookstores and the unique communities Todrick Hall at the Historic Rogue Theatre - 8 who support them. Bloomsbury Books (Ashland’s are $75 each or 2 for $125, includes dinner, ultramafic rocks of any province. The group will visit the pm - $28 general admission. serpentine fen and Jeffery Pine savanna at Siskiyou Field independent bookstore since 1980) is throwing an all wine and entertainment. Tickets must be day party for the community with libations, a story MEDFORD Institute to observe how our region’s concentration of purchased by May 1. ultramafic rocks and unique serpentine soils impacts hour, arts and crafts, live music, a raffle with prizes, HAPPY HOUR & LIVE MUSIC - Lark’s plants, fungi, animals and microbes. Register at www. and an open mic story hour. Bloomsbury Books, 290 MONDAY, MAY 8 Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. thesfi.org. Tuition is $60. Location: Siskiyou Field East Main Street, Ashland. Free and open to the public. TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front - 7 to 10 Institute, 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma, Oregon. ASHLAND ANNUAL HERITAGE PLANT SALE pm - No cover. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. April 29-30, from 10 am - 3 pm. Three generations of TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company - PROTECT YOURSELF: TEN TIPS FOR PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Martino’s STAYING SAFE ONLINE Hanley women developed the farm’s landscape during 7:30 pm. Monday, May 1, from 1 - 2 pm. From cell phones to its 160-year history. Southern Oregon Historical Restaurant - 7 pm. Society volunteers potted some old-fashioned lilacs, OPEN MIC - Oberon’s Tavern - All ages at 5 PHOENIX tablets, we are surrounded by technology, making it easier for hackers and online predators to access our hellebores, columbine, peonies, iris, daylilies, and OPEN MIC & JAM - The Phoenix Clubhouse pm, 21 and over at 8:30 pm. information. “Choose Privacy Week” is an initiative many more plants, for Hanley Farm’s 2-day heritage ROBBIE DACOSTA & FRIENDS - Mondays at - 7 to 10 pm - Drums, amps, keyboard and that invites library users into a national conversation plant sale. This year’s sale offers over 50 varieties of Smithfields Pub & Pies - 8 to 11 pm. more available for use - Free, all ages. about privacy rights in a digital age. The class will shrubs, plus perennials and herbs, and even a few pots include an introduction into online safety, steps you can of green fig trees available for purchase. Go for wagon MEDFORD Playing a show? Let us know! take to make your online experience more secure, and rides, plus see an exhibit of miniature Faery Gardens (1 PAUL TURNIPSEED - Mondays at Lark’s important computer terminology to help you navigate included in raffle). Free admission. Hanley Farm, 1053 Email: Hanley Road, Central Point. Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. [email protected] the online world. Instructors are Eric Molinsky and Erica Knotts. Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 17 EVENTS EVENTS PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH / purpose is to promote sustainable MOVIMIENTO DE LA GENTE POR EL cannabis cultivation practices; CLIMA cultivating soil health; efficient Saturday, April 29, from 3 - 6 pm. As part of a national irrigation and runoff prevention; day of protest, Southern Oregonians will come together and fish friendly-fertilizer and for a historic People’s Climate March for Climate, Jobs, pest management. The fair will and Justice / Marcha por el Clima, Trabajos, y Justicia. feature speakers, workshop Like the Women’s March, there will be sister events demonstrations, and numerous throughout the U.S. The march recognizes that in vendors. Kid-friendly, free these extraordinary times we must unite to address admission. many of the interconnected issues that impact our communities. The program will feature speakers, SOUTHERN OREGON music and information on how to get involved in FIREWISE EXPO working for climate, jobs, and justice in southern Fri/Sat, May 12-13, 207, from 9 am Oregon. The march will begin where the program will - 4 pm. Wildfire is a natural and be held: Pear Blossom Park at the Commons, Medford, inevitable part of our environment, Oregon (312 East 4th Street). and living here means learning to live with fire. Join federal, BUTTE FALLS TOWN SPRING state and local fire, forestry and CLEANING AND GARDENING EVENT emergency partners to learn how Friday, May 5, from 8 am - noon. The Butte Falls Active you and your family can better Club invites all to attend the town cleanup! There will be prepare yourselves and your home a plant giveaway and free refreshments for volunteers at for fire season. Come watch fire noon at The Landing, 801 Laurel Ave. Feel free to join in demonstrations, plus you can at anytime, there will be groups walking from The Landing participate in hands-on activities. around town. Fore more information please contact Jackson County Fire District 3, Maryjane at 541-892-2775 or Susan at 541-816-6099. 8383 Agate Rd., White City. MAY 5 - ENJOY FIRST FRIDAY IN ASHLAND AT SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART
HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS CUSTOMS FOR KIDS nonviolent civil disobedience, among them the [P] A TASTE OF ASHLAND Friday, May 5, at 7pm , 7:15, 7:30, and 7:45 pm. The Saturday, May 13, 9 am - 3 pm. This family-friendly car campaign Gandhi led to free India from British rule, the Saturday & Sunday, April 29-30, from 12 - 4 pm both ghosts and spirits from Jacksonville’s pioneer past will show benefits Maslow Project, helping homeless youth desegregation of lunch counters in Nashville, and the days. This is the Ashland Galleries Association’s again be the subject of Historic Jacksonville’s History in southern Oregon. All makes and models of cars, end of apartheid in South Africa. Each evening three signature fundraising event. Foodies and wine walking tours. On the first Friday of each month, trucks, bikes, boats, and whatever you want to bring episodes of approximately 28 minutes each will be connoisseurs are invited to follow a map to 17 galleries May through September, costumed docents will is welcome! Visit Facebook.com/Customsforkids. For screened, followed by discussion. Herb Rothschild will as they discover Ashland best restaurants and the share notable tales of woe, sorrow, and regret. These more information contact Bill Newell at 541-621-2096. facilitate the May 1 discussion, Dot Fisher-Smith the region’s best wines. Tickets are $65 for both Saturday approximately one hour tours leaves from the Visitors Event will be at Brammo, 300 Valley View Road, Talent. May 8 discussion. Sponsored by Ashland Culture of and Sunday, $55 for Saturday only, $45 for Sunday Center at Oregon & C Streets in Jacksonville. Tours are Peace Commission, Peace House, and South Mountain only. Visit www.atasteofashland.com or call 541-488- limited to 15 people - $5 per person. Reservations 541- NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL Friends Meeting (Quakers). Peace House, 543 South 0178 for tickets and more information. 245-3650 or email [email protected]. Visit May 13-14, 2017, from 10 am - 7 pm each day. This is the Mountain Avenue, Ashland. www.historicjacksonville.org for additional tour dates. 23rd annual Native American Arts Festival and Mother’s CINCO DE MAYO TEQUILA DINNER Day PowWow, held at Riverside Park, 304 SE East Park MYSTERIOUS MAY Friday, May 5, from 8 - 10 pm. 5 Tequilas, 5 Plates. $65 TOSS YOUR TOXINS Street, Grants Pass. Featuring performances by some May 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Friends includes gratuity. Porters, 147 N Front St., Medford. Saturday, May 6, from 8 am - 4 pm. At this one-day of best artists and groups in Native Country, this event of the Gold Hill Library present Monday Movie Classics www.porterstrainstation.com / 541-857-1910. only event, you may bring your household hazardous is full of excitement throughout the whole weekend. featuring a month a mystery and suspense. Watch waste to the Rogue Disposal Transfer Station located Drum Groups: Elk Thunder, Counting Coup, Little Bears, stars such as James Stewart, Doris Day, Laurence ALL ABOUT THE REDS at 8001 Table Rock Road in Medford. The minimum Earth Circle Drum, and Good Medicine. Mother’s Day Olivier, George C. Scott, Tony Curtis, Kirk Douglas, Burt Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 11;30 am - 3 pm. Belle $5 charge includes the first cubic yard of hazardous Ceremony on Sunday, May 14 at 3 pm - Honoring all Lancaster, and Frank Sinatra. Admission is free at these Fiore invites you to enjoy premium Belle Fiore red waste, a volume equal to six 32 gallon trash cans. If women by giving each one a flower representing the “Gift events. Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles Street. wines and inspired pairings provided by their culinary you have more than one cubic yard of waste, your of Life.” This is a free, family event. Everyone is welcome. team, while you watch one of “America’s Greatest charge will increase accordingly. Business in Jackson Visit www.NativeArtsFestival.com. AND THEN THERE WAS AGATHA Races.” Includes a four course red wine and food and Josephine counties can take advantage of a special Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2 pm. In May pairing. $35 per person (gratuities non-inclusive). Conditionally Exempt Generator Day on Friday, May 5 ACCENT ON TALENT the Talent Branch Library will show five of the best Call 541-552-4900 for reservations. Belle Fiore (this service is by application and appointment only). Saturday, May 13, 2017. Multiple groups in Talent are movies based on works by Agatha Christie. Listed in Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. For more information, call Rogue Disposal & Recycling joining together to create a day to find great deals, Guinness World Records as the “Best Selling Novelist make new friends, and work to save the environment at 541-779-4161, or visit RogueDisposal.com. of All Time,” Dame Agatha’s popularity extends to [P] ROAM THE ROGUE 2017 by recycling. It’s dubbed ACCENT on Talent (A the many classic films that have been adapted from Saturday, May 6, from 11 am - 5 pm. Wine’d Citywide Community Event bringing Neighbors COMMUNITY MARKET IN ASHLAND them. Free admission and refreshments, thanks to through the beautiful and scenic Upper Rogue Together) to highlight Talent’s springtime yard sale and Saturday, May 6, from 9 am - 3 pm. Every first the Talent Library Club. May 3 -And Then There region in this self-guided tour. Savor the wines, recycle day. Go to a big book sale at the Talent Library, Saturday of the month, May - December, The Bellview Were None. May 10 - Witness for the Prosecution. deliciously paired appetizers at all 6 participating heirloom Talent Tomatoes will be sold at the Talent Grange hosts a Community Market. This event is free, May 17 - Murder She Said. May 24 - Murder at the wineries. Designated Driver tickets are $10 each, Historical Museum (8am - 2pm), the Garden Club will and features local artists, antiques, thrift, produce and Gallop. May 31 - Murder on the Orient Express. which includes appetizers and nonalcoholic be selling plants at Ray’s Food Place (9am - 1pm), and food. Vendor space is $10. Admission is free. Bellview beverage. Tickets are $39 each and include a the Recycle Drop Off will occur in the parking lot of City Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, south Ashland. JOHN WAYNE VARIETY CINEMA commemorative Roam the Rogue Riedel glass. Hall (10am- 5 pm), among other vendors. Fridays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Visit RoamTheRogue.com. FIREWISE CLEAN-UP DAY IN The Central Point Friends of the Library present Variety ASHLAND Cinema on Fridays in May featuring John Wayne at the MOTHER’S DAY TEA Saturday, May 6, from 9 am - 4 pm. Join the Ashland Central Point Branch Library, 116 South Third Street. May 12 - 14. It’s the third Mother’s Day tea at Fairy community for the annual Firewise Clean-Up Day. Bring Film Watch Marion Mitchell Morrison (professionally Godmother’s Teeny Tiny Tea Cottage in Central Point. your live/dead branches, leaves/needles and other woody YEAH MAYBE NO known as John Wayne) bring to life characters such as The fixed seating schedule: 10 am, 12:30 pm, & 3 pm. debris to the Valley View Transfer Station (3000 N Valley Friday, April 28, 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Yeah Maybe No is Hondo Lane, Sgt. John Stryker, and Rooster Cogburn. Adults $25 / Juniors 12-15, $20 / Children 5-11, $15, View Rd.) for FREE drop-offs from 9 am - 4 pm. This event a new documentary out of Portland that considers 3-4 years olds $3. Make your reservations now! Fairy is sponsored by Recology Ashland, Ashland Fire & Rescue the meaning of consent through stories of survival. Godmother’s Teeny Tiny Tea Cottage, 427 East Pine & the City of Ashland’s Wildfire Mitigation Commission. Filmmaker Kelly Kend’s first independently produced Street in Central Point. feature is a complex analysis of coercion that Food FREE TOURS OF THE HISTORIC HOLLY challenges multiple stereotypes and preconceived EMPTY BOWLS CAVE JUNCTION FARMERS MARKET THEATRE notions about sexual assault. Testimony from experts Friday, April 28, from 4 - 6 pm. Peace House’s 5th Fridays, April 21 - September 23, from 4 pm - 7 pm The historic Holly Theatre is open for its FINAL free in sexual violence and the filmmaker’s own assault annual Empty Bowls Supper raises funds for the Ashland at 307 South Junction Avenue. While most Oregon public tours on Saturday, May 6, from 10 am - 2 pm. offer context for understanding how each story of Emergency Food Bank, ACCESS, Food Angels, and Uncle Farmers’ markets accept SNAP benefits (also known Tours are offered every half-hour and last approx. 1 sexual assault is both commonplace and unique. Yeah Food’s Diner, local partners in addressing food security as Food Stamps, EBT or Oregon Trail), many also hour. Opened in 1930, the Holly is the last remaining Maybe No coincides with a nationwide movement to for the poor and homeless in the Rogue Valley. Guests offer a matching program, which doubles SNAP grand movie palace in Medford and is being restored support survivors and reduce endemic levels of sexual will get to choose from a selection of handmade bowls, purchases dollar for dollar up to a certain amount to its original grandeur to become the largest indoor assault on college campuses across the country. This plus soup and bread supplied by area restaurants and -- meaning you could get $10 worth of food for only entertainment venue in the region. Visitors should screening is part of Take Back The Day & Night, a day bakeries. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students. $5 from your SNAP account. Some participating wear closed-toed shoes and be comfortable using and night dedicated to combating violence. Event held Contributing artists and children under age 12 receive free Farmers’ markets are also participating in Double stairs. Accommodations can be made for visitors at Diversions in the SU Building, SOU, 1250 Siskiyou admission. Purchase tickets online at peacehouse.net, Up Food Bucks, a program that “matches” SNAP with limited mobility. Also, the heat’s not on yet - Blvd., Ashland, Oregon. the Northwest Nature Store, Paddington Station, or at benefits up to $10 at their markets. Each market has dress accordingly. Holly Theatre, 226 W 6th Street, the door. Event will be held at the First United Methodist guidelines for how the matching dollars can be used. Medford. Visit www.hollytheatre.org. GOD’S COUNTRY Church’s Wesley Hall in Ashland, 175 N Main St. Ask market staff or volunteers for details. Friday, April 28, 2017, from 8 pm - 10 pm. “This WILDFLOWER SHOW IN SHADY COVE exciting, highly theatrical docudrama is about the BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER AT GRANTS PASS GROWERS MARKET May 6 - 7, from 10 am - 4 pm. This event benefits growing white supremacist movement in America, APPLEBEE’S Summer Growers Market is on Saturdays from Jackson County Fire District 4. Entry is $2 donation. those dedicated to violent revolution and the expulsion Saturday, April 29, from 8 - 10 am. Enjoy a breakfast March 18 - October 28, 2017, from 9 am - 1 pm at 4th See over varieties of wildflower samples, displayed and from “God’s Country” of non Aryans.” $15 Admission. fundraiser at Applebee’s in Medford in support of Lotus & F St. in downtown Grants Pass, Oregon. Artisan & identified from the area District 3 serves. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com. Bellview Grange in Rising Project’s All Ages Alternative PROM (to be held Crafters Market is May through October. Visit www. Ashland, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. May 26, 2017 at the Historic Ashland Armory). Come growersmarket.org. SUSTAINABLE CANNABIS FAIR have eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice for just $8 Sunday, May 7, from 11 am - 6 pm. The Illinois Valley A FORCE MORE POWERFUL per person. Tickets are available at the door. Volunteers, ROGUE VALLEY GROWERS & Soil and Water Conservation District and the Cave Mondays, May 1 & 8, from 7 - 9 pm. This famous start your engines. Visit http://en.lotusrisingproject. CRAFTERS MARKETS Junction Farmers Market and co-hosting a Sustainable documentary premiered on PBS stations in 2000. org/prom-volunteer/. Applebee’s is located at 1388 Medford Thursday Market: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Cannabis Fair in Jubilee Park, Cave Junction. The It told the stories of six huge successes of mass Biddle Road in Medford, Oregon. March - November at Hawthorne Park, 501 E Main 18 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM EVENTS
St. SNAP match up to $10. presentation where families can study and hold live The Rogue Valley Veterans for Peace Chapter 156 (and not actually lazy). Morning workshop is 10 am - 12 Medford Saturday Market opens May 13, 2017. worms, learn about worm anatomy, and understand meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm, free for members, $10 for guests. Afternoon workshop New location this year is at Hawthorne Park. SNAP how important worms are for composting and how pm at a rotating location. For further information “Worldbuilding in Practice” is 1:30 - 3:30 pm, $25 for match up to $10. that helps the planet. Vermicomposting (worm or to arrange transportation to the meeting, visit members, $30 for guests. For questions, please write to Ashland Tuesday Market: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, composting) can teach kids about life cycles, biology, veteransforpeace.org. [email protected]. Event location: March - November at the National Guard Armory, and conservation. This program includes information on Central Point City Hall, 140 South Third Street. 1420 E Main Street. building and maintaining a compost bin at home. John Ashland Saturday Market on Oak Street (downtown), Jackson is a naturalist with life-long interest in bugs and TOUGH GIRL: AN OLYMPIAN’S from 8:30 am to 1 pm, May 6 - October. Visit www. other creatures. He has amassed a collection of over Presentations JOURNEY rvgrowersmarket.com. 1,300 different species of insects from all over the globe THE MYSTERIOUS LAMPREY Sunday, May 8, 7 pm. Tough Girl recounts two journeys as well as an “ever-growing” collection of live insects. taken almost sixty years apart. One is the coming-of-age Thursday, April 27, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. In Rogue PHOENIX COMMUNITY DINNER Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles Street. story of a rambunctious and closeted Northwest swimmer Riverkeeper’s Speaker Series #4, Stewart Reid, Ph.D. Thursdays, April 27 and May 11, from 5 - 7 pm. On (author Carolyn Wood) during the 1950s as she learns to will shed light on one of the most elusive of our native the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, the Phoenix SCIENCEWORKS CAMPS OUT! train, race, and ultimately compete for gold in the 1960 sea run fishes, the Pacific lamprey. While salmon get Community Kitchen hosts dinner. Everyone is welcome, Friday, May 19, 7 pm - May 20 at 9 am. Join Rome Olympics. The other follows Carolyn’s memories all the limelight, lamprey have a unique and amazing bring your neighbors and friends. First Presbyterian ScienceWorks for a campout in Ashland. You bring the and meditations along the Camino de Santiago in 2012 life history that has allowed these ancient fish to Church in Phoenix, 121 W Second St. Info: 541-535-1119. tent, they’ll provide the s’mores. There will be activities as alone she comes to accept the end of a decades long survive in our local streams for eons. Refreshments like stargazing, storytelling and songs, and making seed relationship. Both stories inspire the reader as the ultimate will be available, and admission is free. Free admission. COMMUNITY MEAL IN ASHLAND bombs with native bee-friendly flower seeds. Check- lesson becomes clear: we get through life one stroke, one Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com. Geos Building in Tuesdays, from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Uncle Foods Diner hosts in starts at 7 pm, activities begin at 7:30 pm. Quiet step, one page at a time. Bloomsbury Books in Ashland, Ashland, 84 4th Street. a Free community meal at Wesley Hall, First United time starts at 10:30 pm. Costs: Member Adult $45, 290 East Main Street. Free and open to the public. Methodist Church in Ashland, 175 N Main St. Want to Member Child $25. Non-Member Adult $50, Non- POETRY READING help? Cooks, servers, and volunteers are needed to help Member Child $30.Pre-registration is required, visit LIVING WITH LARGE PREDATORS: Friday, April 28, 7 pm. Poetry reading with Heather clean up. Contact Director of Uncle Foods Diner, Maren scienceworksmuseum.org. In the event of rain, the BEARS, COUGARS AND WOLVES Altfeld, Troy Jollimore, and ALan Peterson at Faye, at [email protected]. campout will move inside the museum. ScienceWorks Tuesday, May 9, from 6 - 8 pm. District Biologist Mark Bloomsbury Books in Ashland, 290 East Main Street, Hands-On Museum, 1500 East Main Street, Ashland. Vargas will discuss population trends and management Ashland. Free and open to the public. WEEKLY MEAL IN ASHLAND of select large predators living in Oregon and the issues Fridays, 5 pm at Pioneer Hall, 73 Winburn Way in KIDZ EXPO 2017 MEET AMY DRAKE that arise then our growing human population overlaps Ashland’s Lithia Park. Sponsored by community Saturday, May 20, from 10 am - 4 pm. Come to the with predators. Cost is $15, Couples $25 ($5 discount Tuesday, May 2, from 4 - 6 pm. Come to a meet and volunteers. Everyone is welcome. Volunteers and first ever Southern Oregon Kidz Expo and enjoy laser to OSU Volunteers with badge). For information greet with Amy Drake, who has been hired as the donations gratefully accepted. Call 541-690-2807. tag, rock climbing, obstacle course, face painting, contact [email protected]. OSU new Executive Director of the Jackson County Library photo booth, performances and demonstrations from Extension Auditorium, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point. Foundation. Amy has nearly nine years of experience in POMODORI WINE DINNERS local music, science and sports groups and more! supporting cultural institutions, including grant writing, Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 25, 2017, Presented by the Southern Oregon Media Group. BEING A CREATIVE THINKER AND developing collaborative relationships, expanding from 5:30 - 8 pm. Pomodori is pairing with South Visit www.gatehouselive.com/expos/kidz/medford/ MAKER audience reach, and executing public events. Drake Stage Cellars to bring you two wine dinners. $40 per for tickets. Event location is South Medford High Thursday, May 11, from 4 - 5 pm. Oregon Poet Laureate believes, “Libraries are vital to creating healthy and person includes 5 course dinner and 5 wines. Call 541- School, 1551 Cunningham Avenue, Medford. Elizabeth Woody will discuss how drawing on nature vibrant communities of all sizes - from the knowledge 779-4162 to reserve. Dinners will be held at Pomodori and multicultural experiences of humanity and heritage and materials they steward to the experience they Bistro and WIne Bar, 410 East Main Street, Medford. NON-VIOLENT MARTIAL ARTS FOR can help form a creative will. Elizabeth Woody is create.” Visit the Foundation website at www.jclf.org. CHILDREN Oregon’s first Native American poet laureate. She is a Event will be held at the Medford Public Library, 205 THE LITTLE WOODY March 1 - May 31, from 4:30 - 5:45 pm. Children member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, South Central Avenue. Friday, May 12, from 5 - 10 pm, and Saturday, May 13, ages 7 - 10 (younger, accompanied by a guardian) will of Yakama Nation descent, and is “born for” the from 12 - 10 pm. The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brews practice Aikido movements and techniques, learning THE SHOW STARTED AT THE Tódích’íinii (Bitter Water clan) of the Navajo Nation. and Whiskey Festival will celebrate craft wood-aged how harmony, empathy, focus, and balance can enrich SIDEWALK The Bloomsbury Review says that “her poems are like beers from across the Northwest during the 3rd annual their lives. One hour of study time is followed by 15 hands and hearts and also like lights: they grip and May 3 and 10, from 12 - 1 pm. “Let’s go to the theater” Little Woody Festival. Enjoy the intimacy of small batch minutes of game time. Instructor is John Fox. $40 per pulse and illuminate. Like the woman herself, the work has been heard throughout the Rogue Valley for nearly brewing from 20 local and regional brewers; taste the month, or $15 per class. Financial assistance available is grand and modest and forceful. It will shake you, a century. In the May Windows in Time presentation, velvety, deep, intense flavors that occur when beer meets for those who qualify. Medford Judo Academy, and move you deeply.” Use parking code FHL0413 at George Kramer, Restoration Consultant and Historian, wood. Cider and whiskey tastings, too. Also don’t miss Phoenix. 541-621-3360. Visit Aikan.homestead.com. any campus meter for free parking for this event in the will talk about southern Oregon theaters, their builders the first annual Little Woody Beer Run (May 13 at 12 pm) Meese Room of the Hannon Library at SOU, Ashland. and design, and will delve into the on-going restoration of Visit roguebrewfest.com. Event will be held at Harry & Medford’s Holly Theatre. Presentations will be on May 3 David Field, 2929 South Pacific Hwy., Medford. THRIVING IN BUSINESS AND LIFE at the Medford Library, and May 10 at the Ashland Library. Meetings Thursday, May 11, 7 pm. Thriving in Business and Life SOCAN THE CRAFT OF WRITING AND THE provides readers with valuable techniques, tools, and resource information to assist them in dramatically Tuesday, May 2, from 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Southern PROCESS OF PUBLISHING improving their personal or organizational culture and Kids & Family Oregon Climate Action Now hosts their monthly Friday, May 5, 7 pm. Fonda Lee is an award-winning their performance. Seasoned with personal stories MEDFORD COMIC-CON 2017 meeting, held in the Jefferson Room at Mountain author of science fiction and fantasy for teens and adults. and memorable anecdotes, authors Christopher Saturday, April 29, from 10 am - 4 pm. Medford Meadows in Ashland, 855 Mountain Meadows Drive. Fonda reflects on lessons learned and answers audience Harding’s and Will Wilkinson’s Thriving is an Comic-Con is a free, family-friendly destination for This group focuses on environmental issues, with an questions in this informal, honest Q&A session about the entertaining and highly informative read. Bloomsbury fans of the arts, technology, and popular culture in emphasis on climate change. Meetings are free and craft of writing and the process of publication. Open to Books in Ashland, 290 East Main Street. our region with an action-packed lineup of workshops, open to the public. You do not have to be a resident writers of all levels. Bloomsbury Books in Ashland, 290 vendors, and panel discussions in downtown Medford, of Mt. Meadows to participate, but a phone call is East Main Street. Free and open to the public. presented by Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) needed! Call 480-250-7511. Visit socan.info/. and Rogue Community College (RCC). The MCC WORLD BUILDING THE LAZY program showcases multiple Q&A sessions with CONSERVATION BOOK CLUB BASTARD WAY Sports & Outdoor guest celebrities, including Don Pedro Colley, the actor Love reading? Love nature? Consider joining the Saturday, May 6, from 10 am. Worldbuilding can feel like SIS-Q ROLLERZ VS. SONOMA known best for his role as Sheriff Little in the 1980’s TV Conservation Book Club. Discuss local and planet- an overwhelming process. How do you create and convey a COUNTY ROLLER DERBY series The Dukes of Hazzard; comic artist Mike Royer, wide conservation issues inspired by our readings and fictional world that is richly imagined and utterly convincing Saturday, April 29, doors at 5:30 pm, bout starts known for his work with pencilers Russ Manning and personal experiences. This book club meets quarterly at - without losing you or your reader in minutiae or spending at 6 pm. $8 Presale / $10 at the door / Kids 10 and Jack Kirby; and Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann, a private residence. For more information, email kristi@ two years working on maps and genealogy charts? Science under free admission. Food by Sultan’s Delight. Visit authors of multiple Star Trek books. Cosplay and landconserve.org or visit www.landconserve.org. fiction and fantasy author Fonda Lee explains how to go Facebook.com/SisQRollerz. Event held at the FBC costumes, “Chat with Batman” and “Superheroes & about worldbuilding in a way that’s intuitive and efficient Wolf Den, 649 Crater Lake Avenue, Medford. Villains Q&A”, plus more than 60 vendors! Medford MEDFORD CHESS CLUB Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue. Free! Mondays, 6 pm. Free and open to Chess players of all levels. Diamond Medical, FAIRY HOUSE FAMILY WORKSHOPS 1020 Knutson St. (off Biddle Rd), Medford. Sunday, April 30 at 2 pm. Capture the magic of childhood by creating a fairy house from natural QUILTS & GENEALOGY materials! Imagine building a house where milkweed The fourth Tuesday of every month becomes a fairy bed, a seashell becomes a bathtub, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, the Rogue Valley and stones make a front walk. Bring your family and Genealogical Society presents “Quilts & learn how to build small natural habitats to attract Genealogy Talks.” Learn about the history fairies and their animal friends. Bring your own bag of one or more quilts. Sometimes, the of supplies including acorns, feathers, shells, grasses, research into the history of a quilt leads twigs, flowers, moss, stones, and bark. The cost is to genealogical clues! Free to everyone. $5 per participant, for ages 3 and older (with parent). Jackson County Genealogy Library, 3405 Pre-register at the NW Nature Shop, 154 Oak Street in S Pacific Hwy., Medford. For information, Ashland. Visit www.northwestnatureshop.com or call call 541-512-2340. 541-482-3241 for more information. SOUTHERN OREGON [P] FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SKYWATCHERS Saturday, May 6, from 11 am - 10 pm. The first The next club meeting is Wednesday, May Saturday of May is Free Comic Book Day! Check out 17, from 7 - 8 pm. Monthly gathering, star the titles for this year at www.freecomicbookday. parties, telescope building, and more! com and tell everyone you know! Astral Games in Meetings and programs are free of charge, Medford, 125 South Central Avenue. and you don’t have to be a member to attend. North Medford High School Planetarium. WORMS & COMPOSTING Visit www.orskywatchers.org. New moon is Saturday, May 6, from 1 - 2 pm. Join John Jackson of May 25, 2017. Bugs-R-Us at the Gold Hill Branch Library for a free VETERANS FOR PEACE THE EARTH SKILLS GATHERING IS MAY 16 - 22 IN SUNNY VALLEY APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 19 EVENTS BIRDS OF THE APPLEGATE this year is “The Importance of Stopover Habitats.” Friday, April 29, 7:30 am - noon. Join local field Find more information at RogueValleyBirdDay.net or biologist and bird expert Frank Lospalluto for a call the NMP Nature Center at 541-488-6606. North beautiful bird walk on the Sterling Mine Ditch Trail. Mountain Park, 620 North Mountain Ave., Ashland. Frank will lead the hike and share his knowledge of the local songbirds and raptors of the Applegate Valley. OREDSON-TODD WOODS ECOLOGY Space on hike is limited to 12 participants. The cost HIKE if $25 and will benefit the Applegate Neighborhood Saturday, May 13, 10 am - 1 pm. Join retired forest Network. For reservations, email annrespond@gmail. ecologist and one of the most popular guides in the com or call Marlon Hadden at 541-899-9513. region, Dr. Tom Atzet, for an easy walk to a waterfall in a charming forested natural area in Ashland (off Tolman RAINIE FALLS TRAIL HIKE Creek Rd). Oredson-Todd Woods is a conserved, city- Sunday, April 30, from 9 am - 5 pm. Join KS Wild for owned, dog-friendly park on the south edge of Ashland a moderate 4-mile round-trip hike along the Wild and next to the Siskiyou Mountain Park. The forested Scenic Rogue River, where you might catch a glimpse of canyon and beautiful waterfall along Clay Creek provide eagles, osprey, heron or otters! Rainie Falls is a lightly a wonderful natural area immediately outside town. trafficked out and back trail near Grants Pass. The trail These two parks contain almost 10 miles of public trails follows the Rogue River, features a low but powerful which connect to a larger trail system on the slopes waterfall, and is a great year-round place to experience above Ashland. Hike is limited to 15 people. Details the Rogue River, spring wildflowers, and beautiful mix- emailed upon registration. Visit www.eventbrite.com conifer forests. Register for this free hike at kswild.org, and see Oredson-Todd Woods Ecology Hike. MAY 4 - JOIN PATAGONIA TRAIL RUNNER JENN SHELTON FOR A FUN under ‘events.’ Email [email protected], or call 541- EVENING AT ROGUE VALLEY RUNNERS IN ASHLAND 488-5789 for more information and to sign-up. PILOT ROCK & PACIFIC CREST TRAIL HIKE Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements options. Saturday, May 13, 10 am - 2 pm. Join KS Wild for a hike RUNNING THE ROGUE RIVER THE ALL NIGHT STRUT Learn how prescription drug plans work, how to get help which will follow the Pacific Crest Trail and meet the Thursday, May 4, from 5:30 - 7 pm. Each year, trail runner Enjoy a two-act musical celebration of the 1930s and 40s with the cost of prescription drugs and how Medicare Pilot Rock Trail for a total of 5 easy-moderate miles. Take Jenn Shelton leads a handful of running trips along the filled with jazz, blues, bebop and American songbook works with the VA. There is no charge for this workshop. in views of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, lower Rogue River trail. As a Patagonia Ambassador, she standards. The story moves through time and place to To register, call the CP Park & Recreation at 541-423-1012. talk about the expansion area, and identify trees and believes in conservation and protection of special places highlight a slick slice of yesteryear, weaving together the Event will held at the Central Point Computer Classroom wildflowers! Register for this free hike at kswild.org, like this and will be sharing some unique opportunities work of legendary songwriters such as Hoagy Carmichael, (CP Police Station, 2nd floor), 155 S 2nd Street. under ‘events.’ Email [email protected], or call 541-488- for runners to get involved with protecting this one-of-a- Frank Loesser, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, and Charlie 5789 for more information and to sign-up. kind River Canyon! The Scavenger hunt will start around Parker. The All Night Strut runs April 21 - June 25, 2017. MOVING THROUGH CHRONIC PAIN 5;30 pm, so bring your running shoes if participating! The Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine Street in Thursday, May 4, 2017, from 5 to 8 pm. This community Presentation will be at 6:30 pm. Program benefits KS SPRING THAW MOUNTAIN BIKE Ashland. www.oregoncabaret.com / 541-488-2902. forum is presented by Oregon Pain Guidance and is for Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper. Rogue Valley Runners, 161 FESTIVAL anyone affected by chronic pain. Medford Armory, May 20-21, 2017. Now in its 26th year, Ashland’s Spring East Main Street, Ashland. OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 1701 South Pacific Hwy., Medford. Thaw Mountain Bike Festival is one of the biggest and Currently playing: “Julius Caesar,” “ Shakespeare in longest standing mountain bike events in Oregon’s rich HIKE OUR HERITAGE AT THE TABLE Love,” “Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles,” “Henry SANKIRTAN TOUR history of racing. It features a Cross Country Race on ROCKS IV, Part One,” “Hannah and the Dread Gazebo,” and It’s the 2017 Spring-Summer Sankirtan Tour with Sripad Saturday that utilizes some of the finest single tracks Every weekend this spring, join The Nature Conservancy “UniSon”. Festival Noon Paint Demonstration on May 6, Tyagi Maharaj. May 5 in Ashland at Studio Z, from 7 - 10 in southern Oregon! New this year the Super Downhill and Medford District Bureau of Land Management for 12 pm - 1 pm (Tickets $12, or $10 for members). Oregon pm. May 7 in Ashland at Rasa Yoga, 1 - 4 pm. starts at Mt. Ashland parking lot and ends down in Lithia free, guided educational hikes at the Table Rocks in Shakespeare Festival, 15 S Pioneer Street in Ashland. Park. This race is part of the Oregon Off Road Mountain Central Point. Hikes are free and open to the public but Box Office: 800-219-8161. www.osfashland.org. COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER Bike Series, or OBRA. Register at ashlandspringthat.com. reservations are required as space is limited. Hikes are Counseling can help you enhance personal every Saturday and Sunday (at various times), except THE TRILOGY OF TERROR development, meet life’s challenges, improve Sunday, May 14 - Mother’s Day. For online reservations Puppeteers for Fears presents “three truncated tales to interpersonal relationships, handle emotions from life’s and hike information, visit TableRockHikes2017. titillate, torment and thrill!” A mummy attempts to return problems or stressors and accomplish your academic eventbrite.com. Call the Medford District BLM at at Stage a purse dropped by a grave-robbing archaeologist...A teen and career goals. The CCC offers low cost, sliding- 541-618-2200, M-F, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. CHECK PLEASE girl is attacked by werewolves while walking home from a scale, professional counseling for individuals, couples, April 27 - 29, 7 pm. Dating can be hard, especially date...A singing serial killer picks the wrong victim. May adolescents, families and children. The Community SASQUATCH BACKROADS FUN RUNS when your date happens to be a raging kleptomaniac, 6 at 8 pm in Yreka, CA at The Music Hall ($10 adv). May Counseling Center, 600 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Visit Saturday, May 6, from 9 am - 1 pm. This year’s new and or your grandmother’s bridge partner, or a mime. 12-13, and 19-20 at 8 pm, and May 14 & 21 at 3 pm at www.cccofashland.com or call 541-708-5436. improved Sasquatch Fun Runs include the BackRoads Crater Drama takes a comedic look at the dating scene Oberon’s in Ashland ($10 at the door). May 26 at 8 pm 10K, their classic and well-marked 5K Fun Run, and with their lighthearted spring production of Jonathan at Hilltop Music in Phoenix ($10 adv). June 5-6, 8 pm at DEATH CAFE a Children’s Relay Race. Free to children age 12 and Rand’s Check Please, which follows Guy (Jonah the Camelot Theater in Talent ($10 adv). This is a puppet The Death Cafe offers a creative way to explore how younger, youth 13-18 are $5. Adults 5K entry is $15, Santana) and Girl (Emily Patterson) through a series show, but is not a children’s show. death can inform and inspire the way we live. Join us Adult 10K is $20. Check-in starts at 7 am (open until of blind dinner dates that could not get any worse until in a relaxed and safe setting to discuss death, drink 8:30 am) with free coffee, breakfast bars and water. 10K they do! Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students and THE SUMMER PEOPLE tea and eat delicious sweets. This is not intended as starts at 9 am, 5K starts at 10 am, Kids Relay Races start seniors. Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 North May 11 - 13 at 8 pm, May 13 & 14 at 2 pm. The Summer a bereavement support, grief counseling or therapy at 11 am. Awards immediately after race, plus a raffle Third Street, Central Point. People, by Maxim Gorky, depicts the ordeals and group. Suggested donation $10. Registration required. and BBQ from 11:30 am - 1 pm. All proceeds benefit aspirations of Russia’s new middle class, represented by Visit AshlandDeathCafe.com. the Butte Falls Active Club events, PKAN Research and VENETIAN BLINDS several families vacationing in their summer homes. They Buttle Falls Community School Partnership Preschool. May 5 - 7, 2017. “There are 10,000 stories in the naked play chess, meet for picnics, and entangle themselves EHAMA BEGINNER’S YOGA CLASS city… several including Ham.” The Hamazons present in perilous romances, all while facing the unmistakable Classes are on Thursdays, April 6 - June 22, 2017, from GRANTS PASS DISC GOLF CLUB “Venetian Blinds,” a performance where comedy specter of change - a change some fear, some welcome, 6 - 7:30 pm. No experience is required, this class is Every Wednesday. Sign-ups end at 5 pm. Throwing improvisation meets the cold, hard stylings of 1940’s and none can avoid. The Summer People is “something open to all levels of fitness and yoga experience. by 5:15 pm. Weekly prizes and more! Cost is $7. For Film Noir. Inspired by such movies as the Maltese Falcon, of a de facto sequel” to Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, Cost is $15 per class. You must be 18 or older. more info message A.E. Stevens at 541-659-6988. Double Indemnity, and The Big Sleep, The Hamazons and is directed by James Edmondson. Stevenson Union Bring a yoga mat to each class. Class size limited. Tom Pearce Park in Grants Pass, 3700 Pearce Park Rd. will deliver a full-length improvised story with mystery Arena at SOU in Ashland. Tickets $21 regular, $18 senior, Email [email protected]. The Phoenix and humor. Allow yourself to be lured into the swank $6 student. 541-552-8196, oca.sou.edu/box-ofice. Clubhouse, 310 N Main Street in Phoenix, Oregon. MOUNTAIN BIKING IN and mysterious world of hard-boiled detectives, capable JACKSONVILLE gals, femme fatales, and that strange person with an THE PRACTICE OF PRESENCE Wednesdays, 6 pm, year-round. Cycle Analysis hosts a accent. May 5-6 at 8 pm, May 7 at 2 pm. Tickets $15 Saturdays through May, from 11:45 am - 12:45 pm. two hour group Mountain Bike ride on the Britt Trails in online, $18 at the door. The Bellview Grange, 1050 Wellness “Settle into an hour of slow guided meditation to Jacksonville or John’s Peak, which has 200 miles of trail. Tolman Creek Road in Ashland. www.hamazons.com. COUPLES YOGA music through the natural, effortless processes of body Come enjoy good food, friends, and a great ride. Everyone sensing, breathing, the sense of aliveness, feeling, Saturday, April 29, from 5 - 6:45 pm. Strengthen and is welcome. Helmets mandatory at all times, lights in the awareness, and your simple sense of being. All of this [P] CONSTELLATIONS support your relationship with the gift of relaxation, winter. Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville, 535 N Fifth St. Free. is happening naturally and effortlessly, and now we Monday, May 8, 7:30 pm. “Time, like anything worth laughter, and soothing touch. Yoga is great, but it’s even are simply making it conscious. We all naturally co- MUD FACTOR 2017 understanding, is shrouded in mystery,” says Ashland more fun with your partner! Two people joining together to New Plays Festival’s Associate Artistic Director Jackie create a deep space of presence, without having to be Saturday, May 13. “The Mud Factor experience is not deepen the impact of a yoga practice enhances relaxation Apodaca. Come to this one-night only dramatic meditation masters.” Facilitated by Ed Hirsch. This is about how fast you run, it’s about celebrating that you and communication. This is a beginning level class and reading of the “spellbinding, romantic journey” of a new addition to the wellness program at the Ashland took on this challenge...and finished!” This event is does not involve aerial or acro yoga. $45 / pair. Sign up CONSTELLATIONS. What begins as a simple encounter YMCA. Free for members, $20 for visitors. geared towards adults, but youth 4-13 years old (or beyogagp.com. BE Yoga, 980 SW 6th Street, Grants Pass. between a man and a woman then delves into the infinite “Lil MFers” as they like to call them) can participate possibilities of their relationship and asks us to think about HAPPY HANDS AND FEET SELF-DEFENSE COURSE in MF Kidz. Costumes are not mandatory, but they Saturday, May 13, from 12 - 5 pm (with 1-hour break). the difference between choice and destiny. Tickets are Sunday, April 30, from 5 - 8 pm. Every third Sunday are fully embraced by the Mud Factor Family. Shoes 4 hours, 6 phases. 1 - Non-Physical. 2 - Evasion. 3 - $20 online and at the door. Visit www.ashlandnewplays. of the month, enjoy a relaxing foot bath, and learn the are mandatory. No pets, please. Events include Triple Pressure Point Control Tactics. 4 - Striking. 5 - Finger org. Unitarian Center, 87 4th Street, Ashland. reflexology points of the hands and feet, followed by Threat, Rope Climb, Slip n’ Slide, Mud Crawl, Staggered Control Tactics. 6 - Weapons. Early enrollment (72 a massage routine to refresh the body by following May Bales, Tire Run, Wire crawl, Cargo Container, Tight THE FOREIGNER hours prior) is $40, Late enrollment is $50. Financial Tunnels, Big Tunnels, Over / Under, Barrels, Sure-wood the reflexology stroke patterns. Singles and Couples April 26 - May 21, 2017. The scene is a fishing lodge in rural assistance is available for those who qualify (early Forest, Cargo Net, and Shallow Mud Pit. Event is at The are welcome. $35 per class per person, or $55 per Georgia, where under the guise of neither speaking nor application required). Visit www.aikan.homestead. Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, pair. Family Massage Education Center, 77 Manzanita understanding English, Charlie “the foreigner” overhears com or call 541-621-3360. Medford Judo Academy, Oregon. Visit www.mudfactor.com/medford-2017. Street, Ashland. www.hellofmec.com. more than he should - the evil plans of a sinister, two- 104 West 1st Street in Phoenix. ROGUE VALLEY BIRD DAY faced minister and his redneck associate. What he does MEDICARE WORKSHOP fuels the nonstop hilarity of the play and sets up the wildly Saturday, May 13, 8 am to noon. Celebrate Tuesday, May 2, 10 am. Linda Clarkson and Melissa funny climax in which things go uproariously awry for the International Migratory Bird Day at the 13th annual Mlasko of Futurity First Insurance Group, along with the “bad guys,” and the “good guys” emerge triumphant. Rogue Valley Bird Day event. Mingle with local birders, Central Point Park and Recreation Department present Tickets $18 - $34. The Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Email: visit the bird-banding station, take a guided bird walk a Medicare 101 workshop. This hour-long workshop will [email protected] Avenue in Talent, Oregon. www.camelottheatre.org. THE EARTH SKILLS GATHERING IS MAY 16 - 22 IN SUNNY VALLEY and show off your bird-calling skills! The theme for explain Medicare Parts A and B and explore Medicare 20 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SOUND Cornhuskers Rogue Sounds Straight Outta Lincoln, a Country Band Called Bernardus Hot Local Singles on BY JOSH GROSS the Internet BY JOSH GROSS
An occupational hazard of reviewing local albums is that there has to be a local album available for review. And for whatever rea- sons—weather, the launch of festival seasons, Trump-slumps—no full-length work was really jumping out of the woodwork de- manding, “Write about me!” this week. Maybe lots were released, but no one bothered to send them our way. I don’t know. But I do know there have been a couple of interesting local one- song releases recently that I wasn’t able to find a good spot to write about. So, let’s just do that here. Here’s the latest hot local singles available on the internet.
“Down,” by Saint Sebastian Saint Sebastian is the rockchild of Talentian (is that a word? Let’s say it is from here on out) Greg Goebelt, and “Down,” the its debut track, for a yet-to-be- released album called Melan- choly Breakdown, which—if BERNARDUS, LOOKING GRUMPY BECAUSE THERE WEREN’T ENOUGH the band’s running commen- HATS FOR THE ENTIRE BAND PHOTO COURTESY OF BERNARDUS tary on social media is to be believed—is stranded in lim- Los Angeles and New York remain the country and folk music and feel that is bo after a failed Crowdfund- dominant cultural epicenters of the coun- what we wanted to portray. All of our ing campaign. try. But when it comes to Americana, it’s marketing, logo, website, etc all pro- The track, released in Feb- better corn-fed than street-wise. Hailing trudes this. ruary, is heavily-produced from the flyover/heartland/breadbas- RVM: Which is more important to ‘90s-stye rocker reminiscent ket of America, and sounding like a farm saying what you want to with your mu- of Dishwalla or Candlbox, dance after the last day of high school, sic: the song or the sound? Why? though with hints of keyboards for a touch of The Killers. The is Bernardus, a gang of acoustic-picking BK: Tough question. As a songwriter, song is available as a download from iTunes, or to watch in video dreamboats from Lincoln, Nebraska mak- the lyrics need to be on point. However, form on YouTube and Vimeo, where you can see Goebelt and his ing their way through The Rogue Valley when playing a four hour set at a bar in gang of all-star local dad-rockers lurch around a basement, inter- to perform at Johnny B’s on Wednesday, Texas, you want to have some sort of cut with a Viking execution at Emigrant Lake. May 3. Frontman Ben Kramer took the groove that people, who don’t really lis- The style isn’t breaking boundaries, but it’s top-notch produc- time to answer a few questions for The ten to the lyrics, can “get on board with”. tion from players that know their stuff, and might make a splash Messenger to preview the show. It has to be a good mix I think. locally, if the album ever escapes those dastardly Vikings. RVM: Your resume has some big acco- Rogue Valley Messenger: What is the lades on it (playing with Aimee Mann, “Monks on Main Street,” by Cornflower band’s backstory? How did you all get touring with Ani DiFranco), but you Cornflower is part of a growing community of musicians har- together? still largely fly solo. What is it about nessing technology to ditch the band altogether, and bring a BK: Bernardus is my given first name. independence that appeals to you? whole new form of musicality. His compositions are typically no I have been playing as a solo songwriter BK: Right now we are working on our- more than vocals layered thick as the Earth’s crust with harmo- for years. My brother Jake and I decided selves. We are still trying to find our nies, beatboxing, polyrhtyms, chants, and more. to start a band a few years ago. If we were niche (if there is one) and playing long “Monks on Main Street,” takes Cornflower in a ‘70s soul direc- going to do it, we would do it for real. No sets on our own help to form who we are. tion, opening with a sample from Dr. King, and then funky vocal messing around. We put the band togeth- We are a much different band now than hook that feels like the soundtrack to grainy documentary foot- er and booked three, 45+ show US tours even back when we made those music vid- age of a civil rights march. right off the bat. eos. The track is available for download via Bandcamp. RVM: What drew you to the Ameri- RVM: Will this be your first time in cana sound when you got together? Southern Oregon? Any thoughts or ex- “Triggered Single,” by TrXshCxN Was it a deliberate choice or a natural pectations? TrXshCxN is the latest project from local neon madman, Scott evolution of combined elements? BK: This will be our first time perform- Garriot. Purists might argue its status as a single, since its mili- BK: I grew up on old style country. In ing in Oregon. We are really excited to tantly avant garde style is arguably a collection of sounds, more today’s world I am convinced that would play. than a constructed song. But there are themes and melody, a vio- be labeled as Americana. We play every- RVM: What’s on the radar for you? lin line, over the spurts of bass like a metallic groan. It ain’t easy thing from folk rock to country. If seemed BK: When we get home we will be re- listening, but then again, easy listening is worth every bit of effort to evolve naturally over time. cording a full length album as well as a it requires to listen to it. RVM: A lot of your sound is based solo acoustic EP. We will be touring those The tune is available for download via Bandcamp. more on nuance and subtlety than next year. flash or chops. Is it more challenging BERNARDUS Hey, local musicians. Got an album you’d like to see to write less, or to keep it engaging 9 pm, Wed., May 3 featured in Rogue Sounds? Email a copy of it to over time? Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford [email protected]. BK: Our biggest kicker was simplicity. $5 We enjoy the simplistic nature of good APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 21 SOUND Homegrown From the Ground Up What’s New This Year at Apple Jam? BY ANNA DIEM Apple Jam Music Festival, held at The Moon Barn playing Apple Jam for in Williams, is approaching its ninth year running. A the first time this year. homegrown festival, built from the ground up here in Emerging from their the Rogue Valley, Apple Jam has quickly become one growing fan base in the most anticipated festivals of the season. With or- Southern Oregon, Slow ganizers that strive to improve the festival-goers ex- Corpse has quickly be- perience each year, you can always expect something come one of those local bigger and better. This year is no exception. favorites. Live glassblowing demos, fire dancing sessions, yoga “We’re pretty ex- classes, and themed campsite competitions are just a cited to play Apple Jam handful of the additions made to this year’s schedule. because it’s nice be- “Part of what keeps Apple Jam fresh is the influx of ing part of something ideas and contributions from local community mem- that brings all the lo- bers who constantly help bring new things to the ta- cal folks out into the ble,” Says Blake Norris, lead organizer of Apple Jam country together.” Says Music Festival. “We are very excited to be partnering Mitchell Winters, vo- up with The Dome Guys International, who will be calist of Slow Corpse. setting up two domes for the event this year. People “There’s a great ex- high-caliber musical entertainment and strong com- can expect significantly more dancing area, and a change of music and getting to meet new people is al- munity. spectacular light show.” ways fun.” “Apple Jam feels more like a family reunion than a Apple Jam anticipates more dancing, more interac- Slow Corpse joins the festival lineup, along with festival, for many of the promoters and volunteers,” tive activities, and of course, a bigger and better musi- other hand-picked local, and out of town groups. says Norris. “We only get together once a year for this cal lineup. “One of the unique things about AJMF is that the magical three-day experience, so we’re just really ex- “We are always working hard to bring in our favorite producers themselves are musicians, so they really en- cited to see our Apple Jam fam!” up and coming musical talent,” says Norris. “Each year joy taking the extra time to find undiscovered talent,” APPLE JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL we strive to mix up the band line-up in order to bring says Norris. “In that sense, the festival gives emerging Fri., May 19 – Sun., May 21 new talent to the Rogue Valley, while still offering op- bands a chance to enjoy the spotlight that they deserve, The Moon Barn, 14391 Williams Hwy., Williams portunity to a handful of local favorites.” while still maintaining a quaint, community vibe.” Weekend Pass $150 Slow Corpse, an Ashland based indie band, will be Apple Jam is known for its intimate, grassroots vibe, Fri Pass $80, Sat Pass $80, Sun Pass $40
food wine Rogue Valley Farm to School educators will lead campers in food production, preparation and exploration through hands on kitchen and farm experiences.
art friends
• LOCAL TICKET OUTLET: TASTE THIS WEEKEND! Ashland Art Center 357 East Main St. CAMP Saturday & Sunday, 1 June 19–June 23 April 29th & 30th • TICKET PRICES: Saturday only: $55 from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday only: $45 CAMP 19 galleries, 20 wineries, Weekend: $65 2 July 17–July 21 24 restaurants all paired to make • FREE ALLABOARD one delicious art experience! TROLLEY AVAILABLE: 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. CAMP August 7–August 11 tickets & information: Hosted by the Ashland 3 ATasteOfAshland.com • 541-488-0178 Gallery Association 22 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM FOOD & Drink Psssst…. We’ve Got the Inside Scoop on Four (well, Five) Newly Opened Restaurants in Grants Pass BY MELISSA HASKIN They say when it rains it pours. This spring/late winter, it poured restaurants in Grants Pass. Four new establishments opened shop downtown, one returned to its old stomping grounds (Four Seasons Chinese) and one got a major remodel (Taqueria Mexico). Among the new restaurants are Lulu’s for the Love of Food on G Street, Taroko Asian Tapas Bar on 6th Street, Carson’s Bistro on H Street and Oregon POUR Authority & Pizza Studio on 7th Street. And though not local, Red Robin also opened, but we’ve seen your car there. Multiple times. So we figured you didn’t need the deets, but if you do, it’s located at 1561 SW Allen Creek Rd., open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and the menu can be found at redrobin.com. We stopped by the downtown joints to get the details on the menus, hours, locations and more. Find their details below and stay tuned for reviews. NAME: LULU’S FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD
Location: 237 SW G St Vegan/gluten free, etc.? Vegetarian, gluten free, paleo Phone: (541) 295-8627 Sample menu items: banana pancakes, tri-tip sand- 8 am-3 pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Hours: wich, make-your-own Bloody Mary bar Fri; 9 am-2pm Sat-Sun; closed Wed Item owners say you must try: beignets, Local and organic food inspired by var- Description: croque-madame ious regions including the South and Latin America. Owners: Lisa and Scott Thorsen Website/facebook: facebook.com/LulusGrantsPass Opening date: February Kids menu: No, but can make items on request especially for kids, like bean and cheese burrito Upcoming changes: Will add dinner soon LULU’S BAR
NAME: TAROKO ASIAN TAPAS BAR
Location: 414 NW 6th St Kids menu: No Phone: (541) 474-7108 Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free? Yes! All three. Hours: 12PM–12AM Sample menu items: seaweed salad, chicken satay, beef stir fry Description: Intimate Asian fusion restaurant with a handful of large plates and a large selection Item owners/staff say you must try: salt and pep- of small plates for sharing. Sizeable house cocktail per calamari, seared black pepper tuna, tuna poke list. salad Website/Facebook: facebook.com/taroko- Owners: Christie Chiang grantspass/ Opening date: February TAROKO’S BARTENDER
NAME: CARSON’S BISTRO
Location: 220 SW H St Grants Pass, OR 97526 Website/Facebook: facebook.com/carsonsbistrogp/ Phone: (541) 916-8020 Kids menu: Not a specific kids menu, but lots of kid-friendly dishes Hours: 4-9 Tue-Thur; 4-10 Fri-Sat Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free? Yes! Vegetarian and gluten Pub-style comfort food. Find everything from Description: free options. Several mains can be made vegan upon request. grilled cheese and tomato soup to macaroni and cheese with ham and caramelized peppers and onions. Local and organic Sample menu items: cheese board, arugula beet salad, spice when possible. charred salmon with serrano cilantro pepper sauce Food writer’s notes: Don’t miss the dessert menu, which Item owners say you must try: bourbon ketchup meatloaf had both classics like crème brûlée and more contemporary Douglas Carson and Jolie Wilson crowd-pleasers like peanut butter pie with a saltine/pretzel Owners: crust. Opening date: Opened mid-February with no announcement CARSON’S DOUGLAS CARSON
NAME: OREGON POUR AUTHORITY & PIZZA STUDIO
Location: 235 SE 7th Street, Suite 2 Sample menu items: margherita pizza, Ital- ian antipasto salad, penne with artichoke (541) 295-8540 Phone: hearts, tomatoes and mushrooms. Hours: Hours 11 am-9 pm Mon-Thur; Item owners say you must try: The Man 11 am-11 pm Fri-Sat; closed Sun Town Pizza: red sauce, cheese, pepperoni, Description: wood-fired pizza, pasta, salad sausage, peppers, onions, jalapeño. Website/Facebook: facebook.com/Oregon- Owner: Marv Ransom (also co-owner of the PourAuthority/ Cigar Cave next door to OPPA) Kids menu: No, but pizza is kid-friendly! Opening date: April (and pasta, too.)
WALL ART WHERE VETERANS CAN SIGN THEIR NAMES. Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free? Gluten free APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 23 DRINK Local How to Spot a Superhero: Hint—Not the Costume BY CHARLES FISCHMAN
Hoping to run into a superhero at the Medford ComicCon? Bad news. Affordable Housing Man will not be making an appearance. Since other Rogue Valley problems have yet to reach global-crisis level, neither will Superman, Batman, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, or Spider Man. BAM! You fell right into our trap! Of course you’re not going to meet a superhero at ComicCon! Unless the crisis is NOW! and the Super Villain is at hand, superheroes must maintain their secret identities. More likely, you will run across them in their street clothes, perhaps relaxing after work, meeting a romantic interest, or even hiding from their enemies. In fact, with the AMAZING! help of Aaron Hassel and Dylan Huppert of Astral Games, and Damon Clabeaux from Immortal Spirits, both in Medford, we have some inside intel on how to spot a superhero in disguise… Or, at least relax after ComicCon. After all, how do you know your friend isn’t hiding a secret iden- tity? Maybe there are more superheroes amongst us than we know… Match the superhero alter-egos to their beverage of choice: A. Diana Prince -- 1. Slurping a “Straight Up Green” Organic Raw Juice at Natural Organic Cafe (cucumber, kale, chard, sophisticated intelligence operative (spy…). parsley, lime, ginger, and a bit of apple). An alkalizing green juice to help maintain an even-keel.
B. Clark Kent -- 2. Keeping a low-profile at the low-key Burger Spot, washing down a cheeseburger and fries with a pint mild-mannered reporter. of Southern Oregon brew, an all-American combo.
C. Dr. Bruce Banner -- 3. Clinking glasses of 18-Year-Old Single-Malt Whiskey or classic Manhattans, over tapas at Elements placid scientist. Tapas. (BTW: Superheros prefer tapas just in case they have to make a quick exit). D. Peter Parker -- Sipping a Rogue Valley estate Viogner paired with Wild Salmon at Pomodori Bistro in a candle-lit under-aged news photographer. 4. corner, back to the wall, eyes on the door… E. Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark -- 5. Ordering a tall cold glass of milk at 4 Daughters Irish Pub to the amusement of his roguish, newsroom : A-4, B-5, C-1, D-6, E-3, F-2. B-5, C-1, : A-4, billionaire playboys. buddies. When will he ever loosen up? F. Steve Rogers -- unassuming, average-joe. 6. Hanging out at the Woolworth’s lunch counter with a milkshake and a stack of pancakes. ANSWERS
NAME: OREGON POUR AUTHORITY & PIZZA STUDIO 24 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM CULTURE Art Watch Poetry in Music OSF’s UniSon Rocks Poetry on Stage Technology, Art, BY CHRISTOPHER LUCAS by Robert O’Hara (OSF’s The Wiz, and Comics 2016). UNIVERSES (Sapp, Mark, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, and William Maddie Cull: Webcomic Ruiz a.k.a. Ninja in the cast) has been a resident company at OSF Extraordinaire since 2012’s Party People, and, BY JORDAN MARIE MARTINEZ in concert with some familiar With all the big members of the OSF repertory name super hero (Christiana Clark, Yvonne Mo- movies and TV nique Clark, Rodney Gardiner, shows, there are Kevin Kenerly, Jonathan Luke just as many in- Stevens), the group transforms dependent comic Wilson’s ideas and words into book and graphic THE APPRENTICE AND THE POET (ASIA MARK, STEVEN an exploration of an artist’s un- novel series in SAPP, WITH ENSEMBLE) ARE TRANSFIXED AS TERROR avoidable dance with fear, desire #1: SEAMSTRESS (CHRISTIANA CLARK, RIGHT) SINGS print form and on OF HER CHILDHOOD. PHOTO CREDIT: JENNY GRAHAM, and mortality—the quest to trans- the web. South- OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL mute personal trauma into public ern Oregon local PHOTO CREDIT: MADDIE CULL In the opening scenes of UniSon, the character poetry. Maddie Cull is one Poet (Steven Sapp) finds himself pulled back, un- Although built around Wilson’s poetry, this is example of someone pursuing originality in this creative art form. willingly, to the land of the living when his Ap- no poetry reading. The inventive angular set, cos- “I think what really got me into graphic novels was when I heard prentice (Asia Mark), like a latter-day Pandora, tume, and choreography create many memorable that people were posting them online for free, and that a lot of peo- opens a trunk of his unpublished work. This post- stage pictures and thrilling moments. The seven ple were interested in reading them,” says Cull. “Webcomics aren’t mortal invasion of his carefully hidden secrets un- terrors take such archetypical shapes as “The like graphic novels and comics in a sense where you read the whole leashes the Poet’s seven Terrors—characters and Seamstress,” “The Butcher,” and “The Boxer,” thing in one go––usually a webcomic updates with a new page once stories that haunted his mind, his memory, and his with the seven-person ensemble serving as lead or twice a week. And I think it was that dynamic that sort of drew work over the years. He will not rest until these roles, dancers, and chorus. Their beautiful singing me in.” ghosts have their say and his sins, and theirs, are ranges from standards to rap, spirituals to R&B. A lifelong artist and storyteller, webcomics allowed Cull to vi- forgiven. What unfurls from here sticks in the There are a few moments when the wall of sound sualize her stories. Her first webcomic, titled “The Maple Effect,” mind, too; a sizzling mash-up of music, dance, threatens to overwhelm the lyrics, but in many she describes as “a lot of trial and error. There’s a lot to learn about movement, and poetry that plunges fearlessly into affecting moments, as when the Poet confronts your story-telling skills and drawing skills that comes just from do- the labyrinth of memory and language. What do his mother and two possible fathers—“Momma’s ing it.” artists owe to their pasts and the people that dwell baby, Daddy’s maybe”—the lyrics and music (from Her stories occur within the same universe, her second install- in their mind’s eye? Are they exploiting them, or composers Broken Chord and Toshi Reagon) are ment titled “ARCO.” The 300-page (and growing) book is available serving them (and us) by immortalizing their piercing. online and in print form, which she sells at conventions. Her lat- short, difficult lives? And when a poet dies, as one UniSon takes inspiration from Wilson’s line, est story, “Periwinkle Blue,” she considers so far her most success- character asks, what happens to their unwritten “Your willingness to wrestle with your demons ful. “This particular comic is going in a different direction than my words? will cause your angels to sing.” Over the course of others because it’s going to be heavily fantasy focused, whereas my The Poet in UniSon bears some resemblance 90 minutes, we feel the Poet’s epic struggle with others are slice-of-life stories,” she says. All of her stories contain to the playwright August Wilson—his revered his past—or what he believes to be his past. In the romantic elements. She adds, “Most people would describe my literary status, a penchant for snappy hats—but end, though, we are left alone, like the Appren- style of drawing as more of a manga/anime style, but I personally the resemblance is only a leaping off point: the tice. Our mentors may leave us and our own Ter- see it as a solid mix of American comic and anime style.” world-premiere musical at the Oregon Shake- rors haunt us, but we do have the powerful tools Cull will be at this year’s Medford Comic Con, where anyone can speare Festival was created by UNIVERSES, a of words, memory, song, and community to create see her artwork and buy her prints. “I’m really excited to be a part New York-based ensemble company of multidis- some peace with the past. of this local con, and plan to continue to support it and watch it ciplinary artists and performers of color, inspired UNISON grow over the years!” she says. by the poetry of the two-time Pulitzer-winning 1:30 and 8 pm, through October 28 Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Cull’s webcomics are available at Patreon.com/McCullsWeb- Wilson and in association with Wilson’s widow, ComicsAndArt, where she updates stories weekly. Angus Bowmer Theatre, 15 S. Pioneer Street, Ashland theater designer Constanza Romero. It is directed $30 – $100
Save the Dates! Gourmet Dinner & Wine
When: Silent Auction & Live Music Saturday, May 13th @ 3pm Presents Where: Immanuel United Methodist Sunday, May 7th 4 - 8 pm From the Heart Church, Cave Junction Prayers & Blessings in Honor of Mother’s Day Get your tickets at: BrownPaperTickets, The Vine Restaurant, Whistling Duck Farm, Diggin’ Livin’ Kate Campbell | Music Director OR * Tickets must be purchased by May 1st Heidi Shepard | Piano When: Sunday, May 14th @ 3pm Abi Wilensky | Violin $75 each or $125 for two Dinner includes wine & entertainment. Teresa Northcross | Cello Where: Newman United Methodist GMO FREE ZONE Church, Grants Pass Supporting our Tickets at Oregon Books & Games www.3riverschorale.org | 541-479-6577 APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 25 SPORTS & Not Your Average OutdoorHike Alex Detweiler’s Pacific Crest Trail Experience BY JORDAN MARIE MARTINEZ er, you try and get up and your entire body is sore! well documented phenomenon of ‘post trail depression’ The coffee sucks, you know you got so much work as hikers struggle to cope with the loss of freedom, the to do every day, eat some boring food, pack every- loss of exercise, the loss of a sense of adventure,” says thing up into your backpack, and you load that Detweiler. “The way I’ve put it is: I would love to thru sucker up on your shoulders and strap in and walk hike again, but I really don’t want to come back from a even on days you don’t want to.” thru hike again. It’s different for everyone, but it’s al- What begins as physical journey he says be- most always really difficult.” comes mental, such as convincing yourself to Among his most rewarding experiences are accom- continue walking and finish. The parts of the trail plishing 40 miles in one day twice. Ridge-walking,” more in the desert, Detweiler says “there is a lot of he adds. “Those moments where you are on top of the local support. It comes in the form of easy hitch- world up in the clouds and you can see for miles and it’s ing into town, locals (referred to as Trail Angels) so beautiful.” who open up their homes, or post up near the While back at home, Detweiler is contemplating ALEX DETWEILER JUST GETTING STARTED. trail to distribute Gatorade and beer, or even just whether he’ll finish the 303.3 miles he has left or hike PHOTO CREDIT: ALEX DETWEILER leave a cooler full of treats. Some of them have even the entire trail again. He also hopes to take on other The sunrise wakes you up with piercing rays and an built out their properties to accommodate the huge well-known trails, like the Continental Divide Trail, orange sky, the refreshing air kissing your face. You sit wave of hikers that come through…It was the most so- Idaho Centennial Trail, and the Te Ararora in New up and arch your tired back, your spine popping. Before cial, in some ways the most comfortable. The naivety Zealand. Wherever the big trail he chooses to journey you is the Pacific Crest Trail, waiting for your sore feet and newness made it fun and exciting. It was the sec- across next, he’s sure to experience nature in a way few to traverse it. tion where you were meeting new people and learning get to in their lifetime. Alex Detweiler woke up every morning in a similar trail etiquette and all fashion on the PCT, completing 2,199.1 of the 2,650.1- that. And it was really mile trail. “I have a 303.3 mile hole between Dunsmuir gorgeous in its own and Sierra City (northern California) that I still need to right.” finish up,” he says. Depending on the time of year and From hiking location, there are multiple areas to get around closed through the familiar parts of the trail and to get to and from towns for sup- terrain of Southern plies. Oregon to northern “I started hiking north from Mexico on April 20, and California’s rainy I got off the trail for the last time on October 20,” says sections, Detweiler Detweiler. “So it was a six month experience! I really experienced the best enjoyed the feeling that there was nothing in the world and the worst nature I needed except what was on my back and I could take has to offer. One of it anywhere. That is the truest sense of freedom I have the most challenging ever felt.” components of the Though he notes the numerous positives to a thru PCT didn’t happen hike, he also mentions the harsh realities of them as on the trail, however, well. “You wake up every day, fresh air, nature sounds, ONE OF MANY BREATHTAKING VIEWS ON THE PCT. but after it. “There is a PHOTO CREDIT: ALEX DETWEILER pretty sunrise, real nice, but also smelly feet, no show- Go Here Take the Toddlers Too Places to Hike with Young Ones BY JEANINE MOY, OUTREACH DIRECTOR FOR KS WILD
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of Some tried and true places to create joyful wonder, (s)he needs the companionship of at least outdoor experiences for the young ones: one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we Enchanted Forest, Applegate Valley: Accessed live in,” just off Slagle Creek Road, walk a 4-5 mile loop (or Rachel Carson reminds us to continue the tradi- out-and-back as short as you like) in your backyard tion of fostering a positive relationship between BLM forests; through pine and oak meadows, to a our children and their natural environment (if you mixed-conifer drainage, and up to a saddle. This don’t have your own, you can still be a mentor!). trail is usually snow-free all year round. Equally important, she points out that when you Sterling Mine Ditch Trail, Little Applegate take the kids out for a hike, they’re not the only ones Valley: With great views, spring wildflowers, and benefiting. surprisingly large Madrone trees, this is a terrific We are born naturally curious, excited, and love hike for all ages. There are many access points to HEY KIDS! WAIT UP! PHOTO CREDIT: JEANINE MOY everything living…and somehow as we distance this 17 mile long trail, but for young ones and mini- ourselves from this character over time, and then mal elevation change, take the Trailhead from provide lots of options to make shorter or longer we call ourselves “adults.” By going for a walk in the Demming Gulch. Best in spring or fall. loops up trails into Ashland’s watershed. Follow the woods, along a creek, or a mountain meadow, you Oredson-Todd Woods, Rogue Valley foothills: Clay Creek drainage to a small waterfall or wind can reconnect with your inner child and feel the A terrific place for a scavenger hunt. Easy access to uphill through a manzanita understory that will ig- deep, inspired feelings that make us human. this trail network from Park St. or Lupine St. will nite the imagination. 26 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SCREEN What to Watch The Experts’ Recommendations for Comic Con BY JORDAN MARIE MARTINEZ Comic Con wouldn’t exist without the countless iconic books and films preceding it. With the first modern comic book published in 1933, millions more have been published since then, as well as movies based on those stories. Writing team Paula M. Block and Terry Erdmann (who will be present at Medford’s Comic Con) share their recommendations on which films are essential when getting ready for Comic Con, lending insight into films that aren’t based on comics but contain mind bending and thought provoking elements any story lover craves.
The Adventures Of Buckaroo Ban- zai (1984) “Buckaroo Banzai is a physicist, neuro- surgeon, rock musician, and crime fighter. From the opening sequence when he drives his jet car through a mountain, audiences realize that they are looking at a ‘comic book’ on the screen rather than on the page. Buckaroo’s quest to save the world from Red Lectroids (yes, inter-dimensional aliens) fills the story—but it’s the oddities that fill the frames that make life-long fans of viewers. After watching this near-per- (1978) Superman fect adventure, fans never stop wondering “Superman was the first superhero to have his own comic book. When his about that danged watermelon.” story appeared in Action Comics in 1938, he proved so popular that by 1939 his name was on the cover. Other superheroes followed—yet the first is the best. Superman has made it to screens big and small over the decades, but actor Christopher Reeve found the essence of the character in a way that no one has been able to match. There have been remakes. And sequels. But we assert that Reeve’s first, like the character itself, is the best superhero movie of all time.”
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) “Arguably, this may have been the first ‘literary’ genre film to have a pro- found impact on the type of people who attend SF and comic conventions (de- spite the fact that the book by Arthur C. Clark was actually released after the film was released). Inspired (at least in part) by Clark’s short story “The Senti- nel,” the film’s screenplay was written by director Stanley Kubrick and Clark. Star Wars Episodes 4-6 (1977-1983) Enigmatic, philosophical, and visually “For those of us old enough to have seen them upon initial release, there is no stunning, the film inspired the same denying how transformative these films were, and how much of a kick in the pants kind of excited post-viewing discus- they gave to fandom. Before these films, most science fiction and comic book con- sions that good science fiction books ventions were made up of literary fans—the people who loved books and comic and ground-breaking comic books still books and wanted to talk about them with each other. Then Star Wars opened— do today.” and suddenly those conventions were crowded with an entirely new set of fans, much to the original fans displeasure. They are really responsible for the Comic Con phenomena of today, even though most attendees aren’t aware of that fact.”
Star Trek films 1979 and beyond “As a Sixties television show, Star Trek drew an avid crowd, but not large enough to last beyond three seasons. Although cancelled in 1969, syndicated re- runs drew audiences large enough by 1972 to inspire the firstStar Trek conven- tion, drawing 6,000 fans. Popularity did not flag, conventions increased in size, and the studio that produced the television series yielded to logic and produced the firstStar Trek film in 1979. LikeStar Wars, whose success helped to inspire Star Trek: The Motion Picture’s big screen debut, Star Trek’s influence would change the convention scene forever. The best of the thirteen films, (so far) are The Wrath of Khan, The Voyage Home, and First Contact.” APRIL 27 – MAY 10, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 27 SCREEN Not Hiding SOU Student Film Junk is 360-degree Look at the Opioid Epidemic BY CHRISTOPHER LUCAS
clinical social worker; Dr. Jim Shames, Jackson County medical direc- tor; Lee Ayers, Professor of Criminology at SOU; Patrick Devlin, program director for Dragonfly Transitions; and Judge Lisa Greif of Jackson County Circuit Court. FOLLOWING A SCREENING JUNK, AN EXPERT PANEL The panelists encour- DISCUSSES OPIOID ADDICTION, RECOVERY, AND aged the audience to pull Good Food Festival LEGAL ISSUES AT SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY. addiction out of shadows L TO R – VICTOR CHANG, SOU DIRECTOR OF COUN- Sunday, May 21st 2-5pm SELING, KYLE SIMPSON, FILMMAKER, LAURA HEE- of guilt and empty mor- SACKER, A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER; alizing to find workable FREE food & JIM SHAMES, MD, JACKSON COUNTY MEDICAL solutions. The scope of beverage samples DIRECTOR; LEE AYERS, PROFESSOR OF CRIMINOL- and family-friendly OGY AT SOU; PATRICK DEVLIN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, the problem can be stag- activities DRAGONFLY TRANSITIONS; AND LISA GREIF, JACK- gering. As the New York Delicious culinary SON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE. demonstrations from: PHOTO CREDIT: ELLEN SIEM Times has recently re- ported, the number of Lara McCormick of Lara’s Kitchen Stories On April 11, a diverse audience crowd- drug overdose deaths has ed into Meese Auditorium at Southern Kirsten & risen more than 500% since 1990—in Christopher Shockey Oregon University for a screening of some years killing more people than car of FermentWorks Kyle Simpson’s student short Junk, and accidents and gun homicides combined. Fran Batzer of FB Open Daily 8 to 8 a panel discussion on the opioid crisis in Health Coach The age group 15-to-44 accounts for 945 S Riverside Ave the Rogue Valley. The size and composi- Kellie Hill of The most overdose deaths, and in Southern Right Plan Nutrition (541)779-2667 tion of the crowd testified to the broad Oregon and Northern California coun- Counseling medfordfood.coop reach of this epidemic in our region and ties, drug overdoses in that age range beyond. Simpson’s film offers the audi- cause between 13-20% of all deaths. ence an eye-opening introduction to the Victor Chang, Director of Counseling problem, exploring the causes and costs at SOU, and coordinator of the school’s of opioid addiction through the eyes of a Collegiate Recovery Program, was an young man who has faced the disease of advisor on the film. “Kyle embodies addiction and survived. someone who is not ashamed to reveal Annieville In some moments, Junk feels remark- his vulnerability, being a person in re- able simply because it exists. After Simp- covery and having abused heroin and son’s descent into opioid addiction, he other drugs. I admire his strength and was expelled from SOU and soon got in courage, being open with peers and ac- Blues trouble with the law. He entered resi- quaintances,” Chang says. College stu- World class musician and piano teacher has just arrived to Ashland/Talent/ dential treatment and has been sober for dents face unique challenges when it Phoenix/Medford and is now open for piano lessons and performances. the last three years. Recommitting to his comes to addiction and recovery. Intoxi- education, he graduated from SOU last cants, including alcohol and marijuana, fall. Junk is the outcome of Simpson’s are plentiful, and most students come Piano teacher to all ages and skill levels: capstone project, a two-term, research- to college with a sense of fresh inde- Blues, Boogie Woogie, New Orleans, Jazz, Classical and Pop. Also offering driven study required for graduation, pendence and expectation that can lead theory, ear training and chart reading. during which a student digs into a topic them into addictive behaviors. And if a of their choice. student is in recovery, Chang says, the * Three-time Winner of the This fact-finding mission is reflected challenge is greater—imagine trying to FIRST LESSON Washington Blues Society “Best Blues for Piano/Keyboards” in the film. Simpson blends news reports recover in a peer group or environment with first-person footage of his life as an where drugs and drug abuse are a social FREE * Annieville is a graduate of Seattle’s SOU student, alongside interviews with prestigious Cornish Institute and norm. “College campuses,” he says, “are has been teaching and performing doctors, social workers, law enforcement, recovery-hostile environments.” Life is great for over 35 years. and family members of addicts, living As for Simpson and his collabora- on the ’88’s! and deceased. Organized into thematic tors, they want to take the film out to chapters like “Pain,” “Punishment,” screen for professionals that help oth- “Treatment,” and “The Children,” the “Annieville is one bad bad teacher and knows ers to recover, or avoid addiction in the what she’s doing. From the front to the back, film portrays the complexity of our opi- first place. “Hopefully [the film] helps from the back to the side. Thank you Annieville oid problem: the impact of powerful new people understand addiction,” Simpson for doing so much for music.” - Dr. John The Nite Tripper drugs and medications (with powerful says. “Even if, by nothing else, bringing marketing from pharmaceutical compa- awareness of the fact that this is an is- “Annieville is the best piano teacher on the west coast and is an nies); youth dealing with a culture awash sue. This problem exists. It touches so inspiring performer” in addictions; harsh drug penalties, and many people and doesn’t discriminate - The late Charles Brown the lack of quality treatment options out- on your age, gender, background or so- side of the prison system. cial upbringing.” If the size of the crowd www.annievillebluesmusic.com The post-film panel included Simpson at Meese Auditorium is any indication, (541) 625-0085 along with Laura Heesacker, a licensed he’ll find an eager audience. 28 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM A BENEFIT FOR ROGUE VALLEY FARM TO SCHOOL WELLNESS ANNUAL
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fantasize SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Now would about sipping pear nectar and listening to cello be an excellent time to add deft new nuances to music and inhaling the aroma of musky amber and the ways you kiss, lick, hug, snuggle, caress, and caressing velvet, cashmere, and silk. Imagine how fondle. Is there a worthy adventurer who will help it would feel to be healed by inspiring memories you experiment with these activities? If not, use and sweet awakenings and shimmering delights your pillow, your own body, a realistic life-size and delicious epiphanies. I expect experiences like robot, or your imagination. This exercise will be a these to be extra available in the coming weeks. good warm-up for your other assignment, which But they won’t necessarily come to you freely and is to upgrade your intimacy skills. How might you easily. You will have to expend effort to ensure they do that? Hone and refine your abilities to get close actually occur. So be alert for them. Seek them out. to people. Listen deeper, collaborate stronger, Track them down. compromise smarter, and give more. Do you have any other ideas?
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Contagion may work in your favor, but it could also undermine you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If I had On the one hand, your enthusiasm is likely to ripple nine hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first out and inspire people whose help you could use. six sharpening my ax,” said Abraham Lincoln, one On the other hand, you might be more sensitive of America’s most productive presidents. I know than usual to the obnoxious vibes of manipulators. you Sagittarians are more renowned for your bold, But now that I’ve revealed this useful tip, let’s hope improvisational actions than your careful planning you will be able to maximize the positive kind of and strategic preparation, but I think the coming contagion and neutralize the negative. Here’s one weeks will be a time when you can and should suggestion that may help: Visualize yourself to be adopt Lincoln’s approach. The readier you are, the surrounded by a golden force field that projects freer you’ll be to apply your skills effectively and your good ideas far and wide even as it prevents wield your power precisely. the disagreeable stuff from leaking in.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Zoologists CANCER (June 21-July 22): A reader named say that cannibalizing offspring is common in the Kris X sent me a rebuke. “You’re not a guru or a animal kingdom, even among species that care shaman,” he sneered. “Your horoscopes are too tenderly for their young. So when critters eat their filled with the slippery stench of poetry to be useful kids, it’s definitely “natural.” But I trust that in the for spiritual seekers.” Here’s my response: “Thank coming weeks, you won’t devour your own children. you, sir! I don’t consider myself a guru or shaman, Nor, I hope, will you engage in any behavior that either. It’s not my mission to be an all-knowing metaphorically resembles such an act. I suspect authority who hands down foolproof advice. that you may be at a low ebb in your relationship Rather, I’m an apprentice to the Muse of with some creation or handiwork or Curiosity. I like to wrestle with useful, influence that you generated out of beautiful paradoxes. My goal is love. But please don’t abolish it, to be a joyful rebel stirring up dissolve it, or abandon it. Just the benevolent trouble, to be a opposite, in fact: Intensify your cheerleader for the creative efforts to nurture it. imagination.” So now I ask you, my fellow Cancerian: How do you avoid getting AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- trapped in molds that Feb. 18): Your astrological people pressure you to fit house of communication will inside? Are you skilled at be the scene of substantial being yourself even if that’s clamor and ruckus in the coming different from what’s expected weeks. A bit of the hubbub will of you? What are the soulful roles be flashy but empty. But much of it you choose to embody despite the should be pretty interesting, and some fact that almost no one understands them? of it will even be useful. To get the best possible Now is a good time to meditate on these matters. results, be patient and objective rather than jumpy and reactive. Try to find the deep codes buried inside the mixed messages. Discern the hidden LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the coming weeks, meanings lurking within the tall tales and reckless there will be helpers whose actions will nudge you gossip. If you can deal calmly with the turbulent -- sometimes inadvertently -- toward a higher flow, you will give your social circle a valuable gift. level of professionalism. You will find it natural to wield more power and you will be more effective in offering your unique gifts. Now maybe you imagine PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The best you have already been performing at the peak of oracular advice you’ll get in the coming days your ability, but I bet you will discover -- with a mix probably won’t arise from your dreams or an of alarm and excitement -- that you can become astrological reading or a session with a psychic, even more excellent. Be greater, Leo! Do better! but rather by way of seemingly random signals, ASHLAND Live stronger! (P.S.: As you ascend to this new level like an overheard conversation or a sign on the of competence, I advise you to be humbly aware of side of a bus or a scrap of paper you find lying on World Music Festival your weaknesses and immaturities. As your clout the ground. And I bet the most useful relationship rises, you can’t afford to indulge in self-delusions.) guidance you receive won’t be from an expert, but maybe from a blog you stumble upon or a barista at a café or one of your old journal entries. Be alert VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I love to see you for other ways this theme is operating, as well. Virgos flirt with the uncharted and the uncanny and The usual sources may not have useful info about the indescribable. I get thrills and chills whenever I their specialties. Your assignment is to gather up watch your fine mind trying to make sense of the accidental inspiration and unlikely teachings. fabulous and the foreign and the unfathomable. What other sign can cozy up to exotic wonders and explore forbidden zones with as much no- ARIES (March 21-April 19): After George nonsense pragmatism as you? If anyone can Washington was elected as the first President of capture greased lightning in a bottle or get a hold of the United States, he had to move from his home magic beans that actually work, you can. in Virginia to New York City, which at the time was the center of the American government. But there was a problem: He didn’t have enough cash LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A friend told me on hand to pay for his long-distance relocation, so about a trick used by his grandmother, a farmer. he was forced to scrape up a loan. Fortunately, he When her brooding hens stopped laying eggs, she was resourceful and persistent in doing so. The would put them in pillowcases that she then hung money arrived in time for him to attend his own from a clothesline in a stiff breeze. After the hens inauguration. I urge you to be like Washington in got blown around for a while, she returned them to the coming weeks, Aries. Do whatever’s necessary
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