Volume 5, Issue 8 // April 26 - May 9, 2018
Guardians Comic Con Flexes of Its Muscles the Valley
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Tickets on Thu.-Sat., May 10-12, 7:30pm sale now! Come early and enjoy a complimentary beer tasting beginning at 6:30pm Fri.-Sat., Aug. 3-4, 7:30pm, Tuesday, June 26, 7:30pm The Craterian Music Hall presents a Thu.-Fri., Aug. 9-10, 7:30pm “Along with Simon & Garfunkel and tribute to John Lennon, one of music’s & Sat., Aug. 11, 2pm The Everly Brothers, Amy Ray and Emily most lasting and influential icons. One of the most enduring shows of all time, this magical Saliers rank at the very top of all-time musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles. –The Boston Herald sponsored by S & B James & FOX 26 great duos.” All tickets $28 Adults $25, Youth/Stud. $15 $46, $52, $58 For more details or to 541-779-3000 • craterian.org purchase tickets: call, click BOX OFFICE: 16 S. Bartlett or stop by the Box Office. THEATER: 23 S. Central APRIL 26 - MAY 9, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 3
The Rogue Valley Messenger CONTENTS PO Box 8069 | Medford, OR 97501 541-708-5688 roguevalleymessenger.com SOUND page CULTURE page [email protected] Slow Corpse is only Our Theater Critic William THE BUSINESS END OF THINGS three years old, but it is MacBride checks out OSF’s what can be described Manahatta, by Mary Kathryn 19 WEB MASTER 17 Tammy Wilder Nagle, and reports back OUR FINANANCIAL WIZARD Sara Louton, as a meteoric rise. Last Advanced Books year they signed with that the play “deals with the DISTRIBUTION Coleman Antonucci Portland-based label history of the Lenape, the Tender Loving Empire, original Native American OUR WORDSMITHS and on Friday, May 4 will inhabitants of New York play their release party City, and more specifically PUBLISHER & EDITOR Phil Busse MANAGING EDITOR Sara Jane Wiltermood at Brickroom. Josh Gross Manhattan, in a most MUSIC EDITOR Josh Gross reviews their new innovative, multi-contextual, PRODUCTION MANAGER Katie Ball album, Fables. and moving way.” CALENDAR EDITOR Jordon Lindsey ART CRITIC Jordan Marie McCaw COLUMNISTS Rob Brezsny, Dan Smith and Tanya Reasor FREELANCERS Christopher Lucas, Josh Davis, Catherine FOOD SCREEN Kelley, Nolan Kenmonth, Caitlin Fowlkes, Julie Gillis, Hiro Ramen, which page pagepage Stephanie Raffelock and Nick Blakeslee Oregon’s Death With Dignity opened in Ashland in Act may not sound the subject the old Eleven space GET IN TOUCH 18 matter for a comedy, yet the 20 at 11 N. First St., has screenplay—and planned x EMAIL [email protected] turned around our production of—Emma Was Here MUSIC [email protected] writer Josh Gross to is sprinkling funny moments EVENTS [email protected] reconsider the virtues throughout an otherwise tough ADVERTISE [email protected] of ramen. topic. The production is being undertaken by some of the usual suspects—and up-and-
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lected the bands that will perform during the free I have been a professional actor for over 30 years. and family friendly Summer Concerts in the Park My Bachelor’s Degree is in Art History and Archi- series which will take place Thursday nights in tectural Design from U.C. Berkeley. I work full time July at Bear Creek Park Amphitheatre and Thurs- for the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Or- day nights in August at the Pear Blossom Park stage egon University as the Marketing Manager/Box Of- in the Medford Commons downtown. We are also fice Manager. I became an Arts Commissioners for diligently working to bring Buskers (street per- the City of Medford because I wanted to see really formers) to downtown Medford for the 3rd Fri- good public art in the City of Medford and not just day Artwalk and for Art in Bloom on Mother’s paintings or sculptures. I have served on the board Day Weekend. We have plans to bring more music, of the Collaborative Theatre Project and Southern dance, performance art and fine art to the city of Oregon Film & Media. I have been serving on the Medford in the coming years. We would also like Women’s Leadership Conference committees since to expand the public art mural that is painted on 2012, and I currently serve as the Institutional the pillars near the skate park at Hawthorne Park. Representative (representing SOU) with Oregon PHOTO COURTESY OF SIMONE STEWART …I’d like to add that the Medford Arts Commission Women in Higher Education. I also work with an Rogue Valley Messenger: What do you do as released a RFP last year for a public art installation Improv Comedy Troupe in the Rogue Valley. chair of the arts commission? at the Medford Police Station. That art, a mosaic RVM: What is your favorite piece of art (in Simone Stewart: I am the leader of the commis- sculpture, was installed in October at the entrance any category), and what is your favorite local sion. I set the agenda for our meetings and conduct to the station on Ivy Street. I encourage the public piece of art? our meetings. I am the point of contact between to see it, touch it, take photos with it, talk about it, SS: My favorite movement in painting is the the city of Medford and the Arts Commission. We interact with it, connect with it -- public art is for Fauve movement which happened as an opposite have nine commissioners, which is a full commis- the public. response to the popular Impressionist movement. sion. I am fortunate to have a diverse commission RVM: How long have you been in this line of Henri Matisse is my favorite painter. I love looking with 3 of our commissioners being under 20 years work, and what else have you done in the art at all of the different Architecture in Rogue Valley. old, four in mid-career and two in late career. All of field? There are some incredible buildings here and there the commissioners work day jobs, none of us are re- SS: The Arts Commission is volunteer. I have are restoration contractors and real estate investors tired (yet), we volunteer our time to plan and pres- been volunteering in for the arts and in my com- that have taken great pains to restore some of the ent cultural events and public art displays as well munity since moving here in 1992. I love being older buildings. I have two favorite pieces of art at as offer a few small grants to local art producers able to drive by the public art mural on the Haw- SOU, the floor of the foyer at the Hannon Library, and non-profits. thorne park pillars or the sculpture in front of the and “The Third Eye Theater,” the stones that create RVM: What are your future commission Police Station and say to my sons ‘I did that, I put a labyrinth-like sitting/meditating/hopping along plans? that there for you and more generations to enjoy.’ the rocks space between the SU and Britt Hall. SS: The Medford Arts Commission has just se-
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Fictitious characters are alive and well in the Rogue Valley, thanks to the rapidly growing phenomenon of the Comic Con. ReedPop’s Comic Con in New York City drew 200,000 last year, and San Diego’s 130,000—that is a lot of capes. While southern Oregon’s Comic Con may not yet have those sheer numbers, arguably it does have a higher per capita attendee than those urban center. Yes, superheroes, alter egos and treacherous villains will roam the streets of Medford April 28 and 29, headquartered around the Medford Public Library. In addition to costumes made of spandex in every color of the rainbow, workshops, panels and vendors featuring topics from cosplay to video games will fill the weekend, and attendees will get to rub shoul- ders with local comic talent, including our very own comic, Yuki the Destroyer, made by Tanya Reasor and her team. Up, up and away! Cosplay Panelist Jennyfer Perkins Voltron: Legendary Defender Cosplay Group INTERVIEW BY JORDAN MARIE MCCAW
RVM: Can you describe your workshop at panel and I am hoping to make it worth while Medford’s Comic Con? Such as what it will for my audience. entail? RVM: What are the games you are plan- Jennyfer Perkins: What my workshop will ning on playing? include in an in character Q&A session, a lit- JP: One of the main games we have locked in tle bit of scripted conversations, and some fun is a game called Freeze. In this game we start games. The goal of this panel is to give the au- a scene and act it out, at any point the audience dience the feeling that they are talking to the can call freeze and switch out one character characters from Voltron: Legendary Defend- for another. The scene will continue on like ers. nothing changed. RVM: What is your history with cosplay? RVM: Which character from Voltron: Leg- JP: I started cosplaying in 2014 at age 15. endary Defenders will you be? I started attending conventions in 2015 and JP: I will be cosplay Lance. He pilots the haven’t stopped since! I mainly cosplay from Blue Lion. anime and a few select cartoons. RVM: What does cosplay mean to you? RVM: How will justice be a theme in your JP: To me cosplay is a form of expression. So panel/workshop? I pick characters that I feel I can relate to and JP: The show me and my friends are cosplay- be happy with. When it comes to Lance, I love ing from is a show that has the good forces his jokes and flirting fails. conquer the evil. That is how justice plays as a RVM: What’s your favorite cosplay char- theme in my panel. acter you dressed up as? RVM: How can cosplay encourage justice JP: Out of the characters I have cosplayed within a community? thus far I have been equally happy with two of JP: I like to think of cosplay as a way to give them. Viktor Nikiforov from the show “Yuri on someone excitement, So when you go out to Ice” and Prussia from the show “Hetalia.” cons and find a fanatic of a show you can give
them a one on one experience with the charac- VOLTRON: LEGENDARY COSPLAY GROUP ter you are cosplaying. 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Sunday, April 29 RVM: What do you hope the audience will HEC Building, First Floor, gain from your panel? Room 132 in the Presentation Hall JENNYFER PERKINS AS PRUSSIA FROM THE SHOW JP: I hope my audience will leave my panel RCC/SOU Medford Campus, “HETALIA” PHOTO COURTESY 101 S. Bartlett Street, Medford OF JENNYFER PERKINS with smiles and stories to tell. This is my first
The Art of Coding How To Choose Your Own Adventure BY JORDAN MARIE MCCAW
Comic Con without video games would be like will be not so much to wow with the content of “The adventure game is set to resemble ‘Choose watching a movie but skipping the whole second the game as to give a fun example of what coding Your Own Adventure’ novels, where the reader act. A workshop at this year’s Comic Con, titled can be used for.” decides which path for the narrative to take,” “How to Choose Your Own Adventure,” will cre- While gamers are adventuring through the says Fearrien. “Obviously, these little adventures ate an immersive experience for those who at- game, making their own unique choices and re- are shorter. But for me, they are a callback to tend. acting to their own unique outcomes, there will those kind of novels from my childhood.” “The workshop (actually not a workshop per be a code tutoring center nex tdoor. “The idea Though both consider themselves to be coding se) will involve participants being able to experi- is to direct ones who are interested to that as a beginners, Haywood says the game “is a testa- ence a very simple text-based game that will al- means of finding out more,” says Molinksy. ment to how easy it is to learn how to code with low for choices as the player follows the narra- David Haywood and Bret Fearrien created the Python.” tive, and the outcomes will be different based on game that will be played at the workshop. Beyond The game will promote their upcoming coding those choices,” says Eric Molinksy, who will be enjoying a homemade video game, the idea is to area in the Young Adult section in the Medford one of the facilitators of the workshop. “The idea show users how one can code and create a game. Library. “To accomplish this, we collaborated 8 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM Feature
The Art of Coding Cont’d via Google Docs to write the narratives for the equipped with the programs and info we need chanical sympathy. The same thing can apply games, then we set aside a few days to code the right out of the box,” he adds. This workshop, with a technical process.” games in Python,” adds Haywood. and the type of computer, goes beyond just hav- He hopes this workshop encourages even those Raspberry Pi computers will be used for the ing fun for a few hours playing a game. The idea who enjoy video game playing to learn more workshop. For those who aren’t familiar with the is to foster creation and to challenge one’s own about the coding and creation process behind type of computer, Molinsky describes, “Raspber- curiosity. “If curiosity is piqued as far as what’s what is being played. Perhaps understanding ry Pi’s are very minimalist Linux-based comput- behind the game, how you make it do what it how the computer works will alleviate frustra- ers that will almost fit inside an Altoid tin. They does, that can certainly be a road to more explo- tion countless people have come across when were designed for helping kids all over the world, ration and learning skills that could be useful in something isn’t working right. especially in underdeveloped areas, learn about a variety of ways in our tech future.” coding.” He says these inexpensive computers Molinksy compares coding to learning how to HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE range from $35 to $70 depending on if a user is drive: “When I learned to drive a manual I found 11 am – 4 pm, Saturday, April 28 simply looking for a motherboard or a kit. out what was going on when I let the clutch in 12 pm – 4 pm, Sunday, April 29 Teen Library, Medford Library, “One of our reasons for using this is that it’s and out and changed gears, which helped me to 205 S. Central Avenue, Medford a very small investment to try out the idea of a visualize the process taking place and drive bet- coding station, and since coding is it’s focus, it’s ter because of having a certain amount of me-
Yuki! What Are You Up To?! An Update on the Messenger’s Favorite Cat BY STEPHANIE RAFFELOCK
Tanya Reasor, creator of The Rogue Valley Messenger’s Yuki the Destroyer is no stranger to Comic-con. She and her crew have been attending the San Diego International Comic-Con for a number of years, but their home-Valley Medford Comic-Con will be a first for them. Yuki, the Destroyer has been running in the print version of The Rogue Valley Messenger since January. I caught up with Tanya last week and asked her how she felt Yuki has been received here in Southern Oregon. “Yuki,” she told me was “taking the fame and accolades that come with staring in her own cartoon strip, in stride. She gets fan mail and fan art now,” said Tanya, “but she’s just as snarky as ever.” That snark bore out when I tried to get a quote from Yuki for this article. Just like a silent film star locked away in her Hollywood mansion, Yuki would only turn her head away from me, lick a paw, and communicate “no pictures, please.” In real life, Yuki is just so into grooming. All of that white fur demands a lot of care. After all, she’s a strik- ing beauty of a cat with bright blue eyes—albeit slightly crossed. The kind of grooming schedule necessary for the feline star won’t allow for Yuki to show up for the Medford Comic-Con, but she will be sending her reps. TANYA REASOR To that end, you will be able to find Tanya Reasor and her crew wandering the event. And, if you’re feeling like you want to learn about how Yuki went from being kitten inspi- ration that grew into an idea that made her a star, be sure to check out the panel on which Tanya and the gang, will be talk- ing about “Taking Your Idea from Inkwell to Internet.”
TAKING YOUR IDEA FROM INKWELL IN INTERNET 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 28 HEC Building, First Floor, Room 132 in the Presentation Hall RCC/SOU Medford Campus, 101 S. Bartlett Street, Medford APRIL 26 - MAY 9, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 9 [P] OUR PICKS
thurs 26 – sun 29 sat 28 & sun 29 sat 28 sat 28 Oregon Fringe Festi- Elk Mountain High- Takilma Community Southern Oregon val land Games and May Building Re-Opening Speedway Season FESTIVAL—Life on the fringe is quite the life. Day Festival REOPENING—In with the new! With a new Opener library, the addition of new classrooms, From robotically controlled pipes performing a GAMES & FESTIVAL—Time for spring rain, RACING—Though we didn’t get much of a melody via sculptures to an on-the-spot-creat- and a bathroom expansion, the refurbished flowers, and to test if that gym membership freeze this year, it is time for the Spring Thaw ed “cowboy narrative,” the Oregon Fringe Festi- Takilma Community Building is ready to cel- is worth it with the Heavy Athletics & Edged at the Southern Oregon Speedway. IMCA val embraces all the art that others don’t think ebrate. The Nomads of Bend and Grinhound Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, Late to do, or perhaps just don’t know how to talk Weapons competition. Or for those who don’t will provide the tunes, and The Galloping want to get their kilts dirty, maypole dancing and Models and SODCA Dwarf Cars will all com- about. Performances also by SOU’s own Dulcet Goose will serve up a tasty Middle Eastern pete for top titles and top bragging rights. 7 A Cappella and Left Edge Percussion. Check out drum circles. 9 am – 9 pm, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun. meal for purchase. 3 pm – “wee hours”. 9367 – 11 pm. Southern Oregon Speedway, 6900 the full schedule at oregonfringefestival.org. 8205 E Evans Creek Road, Rogue River. $5 – $15. Takilma Road, Cave Junction. Free. Kershaw Road, White City. $6 – $12.
sat 28 wed 2 fri 4 & sat 5 fri 4 Los Lonely Boys Drum Tao: Drum Little Woody Slow Corpse Album MUSIC—Their debut, Grammy-winning Heart FESTIVAL—In honor of “all things fer- Release mented,” the Little Woody is a barrel-aged single in 2003, “Heaven,” launched Los DRUMS—Back by popular demand due to MUSIC—Voted by our readers as one beer and whiskey festival that returns to the Lonely Boys and their “Texican rock” into always sold out shows, Drum Tao presents of the Rogue Valley’s Best Bands, Slow stardom, and while they experienced their new act, taking their acclaimed rhythm Rogue Valley with brews from across the Northwest. This year marks the fourth of the Corpse is ready to drop a new album, and multiple show-stopping hiccups along and dancing to a whole new level. Their festival, and new features include a special everyone is invited! Fables will be avail - the way, these three brothers have stuck unique take on Taiko drumming has been presented in 23 countries around the world, growler deal and a gnome costume contest. able on vinyl and CD for the first time together through it all. And they mean to boasting a stage presence like no other. 7:30 5 – 10 pm, Fri. Noon – 10 pm, Sat. Harry and at this show, which will feature some of keep on keepin’ on. 8 pm. Rogue Theatre, pm. Craterian Theatre, 23 S. Central Avenue, David Field, 2929 S. Pacific Hwy., Medford. their new tunes. 9 pm – 1 am. Brickroom, 143 SE H Street, Grants Pass. $45. Medford. $30 – $48. $12 – $35. 35 N. Main Street, Ashland. $10.
sat 5 & sun 6 thurs 3 & sat 12 sat 5 tues 8 Shady Cove Wild- Hiking the Pacific Jazz Fest Caveman Dave flower Show Crest Trail MUSIC—All the local jazz talent is gather - MUSIC—While many would associate cave- ing under one roof to help the GPHS Band men with Grants Pass due to the conspicu- FLOWERS—Most flowers we tend to bend TALK—Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail takes a lot ous statue greeting all newcomers off the over backwards for: planting, tending, weed- more than just talk, and it is wise to listen to the program and fuel their trip to the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 5 pm, freeway, Caveman Dave can be found in ing, pruning, fertilizing, watering. But wildflow- experts. Author Philip Kramer will be speaking to Ashland on Tuesday, May 8. He has per- Cinco de Mayo themed dinner. 6:30 pm, ers are in a league all their own, just popping section hikers and “thru-hikers” about the most formed at such places as the Philadelphia up wherever they please. Over 200 will be comprehensive guidebook coverage of the PCT. jazz show. Grants Pass High School Per- Folk Festival and the Oregon Country Fair, on display at this annual event. 10 am – 4 pm, 7 pm, Thurs., May 3. Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. forming Arts Center, 830 NE 9th Street, and he presents a family-friendly show that’s both days. Shady Cove School Gym, Cleveland Main Street, Ashland. 6 pm, Sat., May 12. North- Grants Pass. $15, adults. $10, seniors and “not just for kids.” 8 pm. Oberon’s Restau- Street, Shady Cove. Admission by donation. west Outdoor Store, 980 Biddle Road, Medford. students. $10, dinner. rant and Bar, 45 N. Main Street, Ashland.
APR 26TH APR 27TH APR 28TH APR 29TH MAY 3RD MAY 25TH Burlesque Bingo Dorado and The Bouray The Evening Shades The Resinators Girls Night Out The Distilled-Spirit Rebellion 10 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSICand Nightlife THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018 ERIC LEADBETTER - Bella Union. 7 to 9 pm. ASHLAND MEDFORD DANIELLE KELLY SOUL PROJECT - RoxyAnn JOHN HOLLIS - Thursdays & Fridays at Winery. 6 to 8 pm. $5 Wine Club Members / Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. $7 general public. STOMPING GROUND - Ecstatic Dance, HAUNT / HELLFIRE / CHAINS OF BELMONT Thursdays at the Ashland Community Center. 6 INSANITY’S REIGN - Metal show at the to 8 pm. $10 - $20. Adults only, except on last Bamboo Room at King Wah’s. 7 pm. All ages Thursdays monthly. until 10 pm. $6 cover. SAGE MEADOWS - The Wild Goose. 7 pm. SHYBO TORRES - Light rock / pop at DART TOURNAMENT - The Black Sheep Morrton’s Pizza. 8 to 10 pm. No cover, all ages. matches pot up to $50, and each player signs up THE ROGUE UNDERGROUND - Howiee’s on at the bar for $5. Starts at 7:30 pm. Seasoned Front. Doors open at 9 pm. No cover! and novice players are welcome! THE ELEPHANT / SOMETHING ON THE THE GOOD LOOKERS - “Red or white or pink or WING / FLEETING FEW - Johnny B’s. 9 pm. blue, you can tie me to a string and I’ll float for CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: you” - From song “Balloon” by The Good Lookers. Myles Webber. Opener: Jeremiah Coughlin. Oberon’s. 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar. Show starts at 9 GRANTS PASS pm. $10 cover. MOS GENERATOR - The Haul. 8 pm to midnight. $8 cover. 21 and over. O’BRIEN FUNKN DUB - Funk / Reggae / Dub / Trapstep KARAOKE - Thursdays at The Whammy Bar. 8 pm. / House / Glitch Hop / PsyDub. McGrew’s JACKSONVILLE Restaurant and Lounge. 8 pm. $5 cover. ERIC LEADBETTER - Bella Union. 7 to 9 pm. TALENT MEDFORD JEN AMBROSE - “Live-looping original and DAVID OUELLETTE - Thursday mornings at familiar music” at Kindred Spirits. 7 to 9 pm. Limestone Coffee. 9:30 am. Free, all ages. DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night - DUSTY GREEN BONES BAND - The Talent Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front. 9 pm to close. Club. 9 pm. $10. APRIL 28, LOS LONELY BOYS WILL PERFORM AT THE ROGUE THEATRE No cover. WILLIAMS GRAND RE-OPENING - Celebrate the grand re- Grants Pass. Come down and enjoy some sonic WILLIAMS THE DISTILLED-SPIRIT REBELLION - With opening of the New Takilma Community Building, mayhem at Johnny B’s.” 9 pm to 1 am. $5. OPEN MIC - Thursdays at Cocina 7, from 7 to 10 pm. special guests, Blue Pine (folkgrass). Family featuring 2 new classrooms, a new library, and MERCY FEATURING LYNDA MORRISON - friendly event at the Williams Grange. 7 to 11 pm. additional bathrooms. Tours of the new TCB are Grape Street Bar and Grill. Music starts at 8 pm. FRIDAY, APRIL 27 $5 cover, no one turned away. $10 gets you the from 3 - 5 pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5 FORTUNE’S FOLLY / DORADO - Fortune’s Folly cd (Backwoods Blend)! ASHLAND pm. Middle Eastern/Lebanese Dinner, presented (Eugene) returns to Howiee’s on Front, with COLIN & FRIENDS - “Colin, Emily, Chris, and by The Galloping Goose, from 5 pm until sold out. Dorado (Portland). 9 pm to 1 am. No cover. Geoff are going to play some music for the cafe SATURDAY, APRIL 28 This is a free event, with a free concert by Nomads WILLIAMS goers. And as a special treat...because there’s ASHLAND (7 - 10 pm), and Grinhound (10:30 pm). “The WILLIAMS WORLD MUSIC CHOIR - Spring ALWAYS a special treat...with the support of TIM CHURCH - Saturdays at Standing Stone Nomads provide a fusion of traditional Balkan performance at the Williams Grange. 7 pm. some of the finest vocalists in the area, we will Brewing Company. 5:30 pm. and Middle Eastern music, and they are always Suggested donation $5 - $20 sliding scale. No sing some truly heartfelt songs created to uplift KEN HART - Callahan’s Mountain Lodge. 6 to ready for a party!” Some words Grinhound uses to one turned away. the spirit and in the interest of bringing together 9 pm. describe themselves: “Doo Slop / Sound & Fury / friends seeking to express themselves. Kaylee, WILD TRIBAL MEDICINE DANCE - “Infusing our Rock ‘n’ Roll Yowls spinnin’ Ghost Yarns.” SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Namid, Mi’ka, Marisa, Katie, and Leora to name deep prayers into our MaMa Earth Thru Ecstatic GRANTS PASS a few. Come join us as we explore what is Vibrating DANCE!!!” Jackson Wellsprings. 6 to 8 APPLEGATE SAUCY - Rock, Pop, Country, Funk, RnB. G Street possible.” La Baguette Music Cafe. 11 am - 1 pm. pm. $10 - $15 contribution. SHOOK TWINS - Shook Twins EP 2: “Magic Bar and Grill. 8:30 pm to midnight. STARDUST TRIO - Belle Fiore Winery. 6 to 8 pm. GRANT RUIZ AND DAN FELLMAN - Belle Fiore revolves around the number two. Opposite halves DIMOND SAINTS - Plus NOWA, J.Tunz, G.Rad, JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. Winery. 6 to 8 pm. define our existence. There’s dark and light, Peek Levels, and E.L.F at The Venue. Doors DAVID SCOGGIN - Music at 6 pm at The Wild APPALACHIA - “Folk fusion group coming to black and white, night and day, yin-and-yang, and open at 7 pm. Music starts 8 pm. Featuring the Goose. Karaoke at 8:30 pm. your from Eugene!” Oberon’s. 7 to 9 pm. so on and so forth.” Applegate River Lodge & Nautilus Soundsystem. Live painting, live aerial ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO - The Black Sheep. 9 to OPUS 3 - La Baguette Music Cafe. 7 to 9 pm. Restaurant. Doors 8 pm. Show 9 pm to 11:30 pm. silk dancing, gaming area, and much more! midnight. HOLLIS PEACH / THE BROTHERS REED - $20 online, $25 door. Liveatthegate.com. [P] LOS LONELY BOYS - “There is no rest for FUNKY FRIDAY - “Join us for a night of funky fun Presented by the Ashland Folk Collective at those who are chosen to be musicians,” Jojo ASHLAND with local D.J. Funky Junky!” Granite Taphouse. Ashland’s Geos Building. The Brothers Reed will says. “Ideas for songs are constant. We are CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - “Gather your family Music starts at 10 pm. open the show. Hollis Peach will be joined live being charged with what will be spread through and friends for a plate and a pint and enjoy the for the performance with Eric Jones and Reed GRANTS PASS our songs. We want to make music that brings lively music of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.” Bentley! Doors 6:30 pm, show 7 pm to 9 pm. DOUG BRONS - Friday night music at Schmidt people together.” Historic Rogue Theatre. 8 pm. Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant. 2 to 5 pm. All Tickets are $15 at brownpapertickets.com. Family Vineyards. 5 to 8 pm. $45 general admission. ages welcome! AFROMAN - With Spice 1 and special guest SARA AND KENNY - “Their diverse and yet THE EVENING SHADES - “One of the best GREEN MOUNTAIN GUILD - “Green Mountain Leon Four Star. Openers: Belico, Bremer, $adboy, unique style portrays music as a form of constant of Southern Oregon’s rock scene.” The Sound Guild is the brainchild of Jason O’Neill-Butler. and Josia. For tickets, visit AfromanAshland. dialogue between our intimate selves and the Lounge. 9 pm to 2 am. Free admission. Floating over his electric piano, Jason’s soothing eventbrite.com. Doors 8 pm. 18 and over. $25 universe, between the strings of a guitar and the voice creates a warm, cozy ambiance that lulls in advance, $30 day of show. emotions of an audience.” Grants Pass Museum JACKSONVILLE listeners into the world of his songs; gentle, GENEVIEVE & HEMMY - “Genevieve & of Art. 7 pm. $15. www.gpmuseum.com. JEFF KLOETZEL - South Stage Cellars. Wine & soothing folk, jazz and soul inspired pop ballads Hemmy formed after long time musician friends SAUCY - Rock, Pop, Country, Funk, RnB. G Street cheese pairing 1 - 5 pm. Live music 6 to 8 pm. in the vein of Rufus Wainwright, or Nick Drake. It switched from their garage/grunge/blues roots Bar and Grill. 8:30 pm to midnight. ROGUE SUSPECTS TRIO - Bella Union is music that evokes roaring fireplaces, intimate in Beneath Trees to the dual acoustic guitar/ DORADO / THE BOURAY - The Sound Lounge. Restaurant & Saloon. 8 to 11 pm. conversations with close friends, and the dizzying vocals creating their driving folk rock sound. A 9 pm to midnight. MEDFORD haze of love, and would seem equally at home mutual appreciation of travel & drive for music FORTUNE’S FOLLY - “2 sets of original dance THE REVERBERAYS - “Based in the Rogue humming from the car stereo on wistful night has allowed the two to play shows across the rock.” The Haul. 9 pm. No cover. Valley, The Reverberays have come together to drives, or serenading lovers in an intimate dinner country in diverse venues & spaces.” Oberon’s. FRIDAY NIGHT SLUMP - “Every Friday night we play your favorite surf rock tunes with plenty of setting.” Greenmountainguild.com. Lithia 8:30 pm to midnight. will have bass music, brought by Rizlo and special reverb.” Walkabout Brewing Company. 6 to 8 Artisans Market. 2:30 - 4:30 pm. HANNAH MAYREE - Dragon Gongfu Tea guests, come down and enjoy a refreshing adult pm. No cover. MICHAEL WHIPPLE - Belle Fiore Winery. 5 to House. 9 pm to 11 pm. Check out Hannah beverage and rinse off the week!” Mill St Mug CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: 7 pm. Mayree’s music at HannahMayree.com. Shots. 9 pm. Myles Webber. Opener: Jeremiah Coughlin. KEN HART - Saturday through Wednesdays at PREMISSIONS - Emissions Pre-Party at Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar. Show starts at 9 Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. JACKSONVILLE Soundground with Jeffrey Smith (10 - 11 pm), pm. $10 cover. THE CORNER BOYS - Dan Engle - fiddle, OPEN MIC - 4th Friday Open Mic at Pony NOX (11 pm - 12:30 am, Peek Levels (12:30 - 2 THE UNUSUAL SUBJECTS / HARRY CHIN bouzouki, guitar, vocals. Mark Morris - fiddle, Espresso, hosted by the Southern Oregon am). $5. 18 and older event. Songwriters Association (SOSA). Originals only, AND THE MANDIBLES - “Unusual Subjects are flute. Maurya Murphey - whistle, fiddle, vocals. no covers. Sign up at 5 pm. Show 5:30 - 8:30 CAVE JUNCTION a punk/funk band from Portland. Harry Chin and Simon Parker-Shames - accordion. Dave pm. All ages, no cover. [P] TAKILMA COMMUNITY BUILDING the Mandibles are a new wave industrial act from McGinnis - guitar, bodhrán. Sundays at Oberon’s. 6 to 9 pm. APRIL 26 - MAY 9, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 11 LIVE MUSICand Nightlife KEN PEPLOWSKI & EHUD ASHERIE - The Art of THE MAYBE SOMETIMES - The Wild Goose. 8 pm. DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night, number of nummy vittles from our mind blowing The Duo, Part 2 at The Old Siskiyou Barn. 7 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant. 7 pm. Free Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front. 9 pm to close. cafe and incomparable craft cider and beer This performance is sold out. to play, plus prizes! No cover. collection. As per expected, your host who likes UNITY - The Oregon Fringe Festival presents: MEDFORD TALENT toast, Adam Catscratch will be there manning the Desiderata’s ‘Unity’ at SOU in Ashland. 7:30 pm. sails, rolling the biscuits, pulling accompaniment GREEN MOUNTAIN GUILD - Larks Restaurant. OPEN HYPE MIC - “Music, spoken word, great “Come and enjoy beautiful music, and the world out of his sleeve and doing his darndest to make 4:30 to 6 pm. food and drink and curated community art live.” premier of a composition by Judd Greenstein. this the grooviest, rowdy-dowdiest event you’ll First and Third Thursdays at TonTon’s Artisan This event includes collaboration with many ever see in a natural foods store.” WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Affections. 6 to 9 pm. All ages until 8 pm. 21+ different departments, as well as multiple pieces after 8 pm. GRANTS PASS from around the world. Free admission for all!” ASHLAND NOT TOO SHABBY - Friday night music at JIM QUINBY - Music 6 to 8 pm, plus Little LA BAGUETTE HOUSE BAND - La Baguette WILLIAMS Schmidt Family Vineyards. 5 to 8 pm. Thom’s Open Mic with Dave Hampton at 8 to 11 Music Cafe. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. OPEN MIC - Thursdays at Cocina 7, from 7 to 10 pm. pm at The Wild Goose. THE BROTHERS REED - Belle Fiore Winery. 5 JACKSONVILLE KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Superstar Karaoke, to 7 pm. FRIDAY, MAY 4 CHARLES GUY AND LINDA POWERS - South Sundays at Granite Tap House. 9 pm. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. ASHLAND Stage Cellars. 6 to 8 pm. BEATS WORKIN’ BAND - Bella Union. 8 pm. GRANTS PASS GRANTS PASS FIRST FRIDAY SILENT DISCO - “Silent Discos THE STAMPS - J’Ville Tavern. 9 pm to midnight. WILLIAMS WORLD MUSIC CHOIR - OPEN MIC NIGHT - Weekly open mic night in the Park are back for the summer!” Every First Free. “Celebrating the sacredness of water with hosted by Jack Hopfinger at The Jammin Salmon. Friday at the new location: Lithia Park Bandshell. choral music from around the world.” Spring 6 to 9 pm. 5 pm to 11 pm. Sponsored by Ashland Parks and MEDFORD performance at the Fruitdale Grange, JACKSONVILLE Recreation. This event will benefit the Ashland THE MERCY DUO FT LYNDA MORRISON - Parks Foundation, Lotus Rising Project, and the 1440 Parkdale Dr. Doors open at 3:30 pm. JEFF KLOETZEL - Dinner with C St. Bistro at Morrton’s Pizza & Pub. 8 to 10 pm. No cover. All Ashland Emergency Food Bank. This is an all Performance 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Suggested South Stage Cellars. Live music 6 to 8 pm. ages. ages event. $5 - $20 sliding scale donation. donation $5 - $20 sliding scale (12 and under OPEN MIC - Wednesdays at Boomtown Saloon. TROPHY BEATS - First Fridays at Jefferson Bring your ID for headset rental. Bring a can of free). No one turned away. Sign up at 6 pm. Open Mic 7 to 10 pm. Spirits Bar. 9 pm to midnight. THE RESINATORS - “This three-piece food for the food drive to use the “express” lane CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: Erik powerhouse offers a unique take on California MEDFORD for headset rental. Knowles. Opener: Monica Nevi. Chadwicks Pub Rock/Reggae, with an entrancing and epic [P] DRUM TAO: DRUM HEART - “TAO is a GREEN MOUNTAIN GUILD - “Immerse your & Sports Bar. Show starts at 9 pm. $10 cover. sound.” The Sound Lounge. 9 pm to 1 am. Free tour de force for the senses! Don’t miss your senses and bliss out to soothing tunes.” Essential show! Strongly motivated by their desire to chance to revel in this always-sold-out show.” Wellness. 5 to 8 pm. SATURDAY, MAY 5 Craterian Theater. 7:30 pm. Tickets $42 - $48 / create and perform, The Resinators’ absolute THE GOOD LOOKERS - Enjoy First Friday in ASHLAND Youth/Students (22 and under) $30 - $36. Ashland at Edenvale Enoteca. 5:30 to 8:30 pm. hope is to continue to travel, play shows, and hear THOR POLSON TRIO - La Baguette Music Cafe. TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front. 7 to 10 pm. DAVID SCOGGIN DUO - Music at 6 pm at The their sound resonate around the world!” 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. No cover. Wild Goose. Karaoke at 8:30 pm. TIM CHURCH - Saturdays at Standing Stone MEDFORD TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company. 7:30 pm. JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Brewing Company. 5:30 pm. OPEN MIC - Hosted by Robbie DaCosta at OPEN JAM NIGHT - Wednesdays, hosted by T.J. NOT TOO SHABBY - Belle Fiore Winery. 6 to 8 pm. T.J. ELTON - Belle Fiore Winery. 6 to 8 pm. Jefferson Spirits. 7 to 10 pm. Elton at Pier 21 Tavern. 8 to 11 pm. JAYA LAKSHMI AND ANANDA - Sacred Chant KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. and Hearts Songs at the Unitarian Universalist TALENT PHOENIX PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS - Siskiyou Summit Fellowship. 7:30 to 10 pm. $18 in advance, ROGUE SPEAK EASY - “Every last Sunday OPEN MIC - Open Mic at The Phoenix Handbell Conference closing concert at the $25 at the door. 18 and below always free. To of the month, The Rogue Valley Speakeasy at Clubhouse. Free, all ages, all talents. 7 to 10 pm. Ashland Middle School Large Gym, 100 Walker volunteer (in exchange for a free evening pass), Tonton’s Artisan Affections! A poetically-themed Ave. The concert is the culmination of the email Amy Dennison, volunteer coordinator at open mic performance! Anything goes, poetry, THURSDAY, MAY 3 weekend’s activities with 65 musicians ringing [email protected]. acapella singing, group pieces, dance, story- together under the direction of guest conductor, ASHLAND THE CRYSTAL METHOD - The story of Ken telling, prayer, beatbox, freestyle, any art or Barb Walsh. Admission is by donation. 7:30 pm. art-in-progress you want to share! Competition SON RAVELLO - Belle Fiore Winery. 6 to 8 pm. Jordan and Scott Kirkland: A chance encounter in free, instrument free.” 6 to 9 pm. Sign up at 6 JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. the break room of a supermarket where they both CAVE JUNCTION pm. Poetry and performances begin at 6:30 pm STOMPING GROUND - Ecstatic Dance, worked would set them on this course. “I have 3 RIVERS CHORALE - “To Carnegie Hall and (opens with instrumental jam). $5 - $10 sliding Thursdays at the Ashland Community Center. 6 no idea why, but Scott brought his drum machine Back,” the music of Ola Gjeilo for chorus, piano and scale at the door. to 8 pm. $10 - $20. Adults only, except on last to work,” laughs Ken. “Who does that?” “There string orchestra at Immanuel United Methodist Thursdays monthly. was nothing else to do,” answers Scott. “Ken Church. 3 pm. Admission is by donation. MONDAY, APRIL 30 A SACRED SERVICE OF PRAYER FOR THE happened to walk into the room that day, and it CREATION - Featuring Rev. Sharon Delgado, GRANTS PASS ASHLAND was the strangest thing. Neither of us knew we [P] JAZZ FEST - 2018 Jazz Fest at the Grants Climate Theologian and Activist, and Author of were working on music. By chance, this fortuitous KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Pass Performing Arts Center at GPHS. This year’s Love in a Time of Climate Change. First United occasion changed everything.” Historic Ashland PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Jazz. Mondays at acts include The U of O Green Garter Band, Methodist Church. 7 pm. Open to all. Armory. Doors at 8 pm. 21 and over. $20. Martino’s Restaurant. 7 to 10 pm. SWOCC combo, RCC Jazz Band, Rogue Gold, and JIMMY PINWHEEL BAND - The Wild Goose. 8 [P] SLOW CORPSE - ‘Fables’ album release show PEGGY ROSE’S SINGERS’ SHOWCASE - The the GPHS Jazz Band. New this year: 2 raffle items to 11 pm. at Brickroom. 9 pm to 1 am. $10 cover. 21 and over. Wild Goose. 7 pm. THE SINGER AND THE SONGWRITER - “Rachel made by GPHS students - a GP fire pit from the OPEN MIC - Oberon’s Tavern. Sign up at 8:30 Garcia’s rich, warm vocal delivery and Thu CAVE JUNCTION Metal Fab students and a Custom guitar from the pm, music and more 9 to 11 pm. No cover. Tran’s dynamic guitar arrangements provide the OPEN MIC - First Friday Open Mic at Diggin’ Woodworking students. Raffle tickets $5 each or 5 for $20. Raffle begins at 5 pm in the PAV MEDFORD backbone for original songs that blend swinging Livin’ Natural Foods. 4 to 7 pm. “Come on down, spin a yarn, sing a song, blow your horn, do a Lobby. Show admission for Adults $15 / Seniors TROUBLED MINDS - Plus more the Bamboo jazz, soulful blues, heartfelt folk and modern, little soft-shoe or just witness the magic as your & Students $10. Show begins at 6:30 pm (ends Room at King Wah’s. 7 pm. All ages until 10 pm. honest songwriting to create a unique and kick back with a smoothie and a sandwich or any around 9 pm). $5 at the door. compelling sound.” Oberon’s. 8:30 to 10:30 pm. PAUL TURNIPSEED - Jazz every Monday at HILLSTOMP / THE ELEPHANT - “A jump Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. n’ jivin’ junk ‘n’ slide rock band with tones of TRIVIA NIGHT - “Geeks Who Drink” Pub Trivia bluegrass, Americana, and country music.” at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 pm. IPub. 9 pm to midnight. $10. TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - 7:30 pm. GRANTS PASS KARAOKE - Thursdays at The Whammy Bar. TUESDAY, MAY 1 8 pm. APPLEGATE THE REUNION BEATLES - Fantasy Tribute at PINK TALKING FISH - “Pink Talking Fish is a the Historic Rogue Theatre. 8 pm. General Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music admission $20. from three of the world’s most beloved bands GIRLS NIGHT OUT - The Sound Lounge. 9:30 (Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish) and pm to midnight. creates a special treat for fans of the music.” JACKSONVILLE Applegate River Lodge. Doors 8 pm, Show 9 pm. TIM MITCHELL DUO - Bella Union. 7 to 9 pm. $20 adv, $25 door. MEDFORD ASHLAND DAVID OUELLETTE - Limestone Coffee - 9:30 KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. am. DYLAN FOLEY - 4-time All-Ireland Fiddle LADIES NIGHT - Thirsty Thursdays at Grape Champion, Dylan Foley at Grizzly Peak Winery. 7 Street Bar & Grill. Music by Dysfunktion starts to 9 pm. $20 at the door. at 7 pm. MAY 1 - APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE HOSTS PINK TALKING FISH 12 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSICand Nightlife EVENTS
SPRING SEED ACADEMY Join the Seed Academy with teachers Don Tipping Art (Siskiyou Seeds), Stacey Denton (Flora Farm) and NATURE PERCEIVED other special guests for an in-depth, hands-on training Painter Randall David Tipton is the featured artist for farmers, gardeners, educators, entrepreneurs, during April at Ashland’s Hanson Howard Gallery (89 permaculturists and anyone interested in becoming a Oak St). “Being a transplant to this region, his intention part of the Seed Movement. Seed Academy’s mission is to expose and celebrate its dampness, the dark, and is to increase network capacity, collaboration and the fluid indeterminacy of land, light, air and water. synergy in the Seed Freedom Movement in the Rogue Drawing from memory as much as from location, Bioregion and beyond. The event begins Wednesday, the result is paintings that fall elegantly between May 2 at 9 am and runs through Sunday, May 6 at 4 abstraction and landscape; more about impression pm at Seven Seeds Farm in Williams, Oregon. Find out than preciseness, they are moody and alluring spaces.” more at www.eventbrite.com. Show runs April 5 - May 1. FACILITATION TRAINING WHERE ART AND NATURE MEET Friday, May 11, from 8:30 am - 4 pm. “This one-day Ceramic sculpture by Jenni Ward, inspired by where art training will strengthen your skills to plan and facilitate and nature meet. This exhibition showcases six large conversations about the big questions that drive your installations of her sculptures, alongside photos of her work in the world both at work and within the broader outdoor installations. Grants Pass Museum of Art, community.” This training costs $275. Scholarships 229 SW G Street, 541-479-3290, www.gpmuseum. are available. Tickets at oregonhumanities.org. com. Show runs April 6 - May 25. Medford Public Library, 205 S Central Ave. MAY 4, SEE THE GOOD LOOKERS AT EDENVALE ENOTECA THE ANIMATED IMAGE INDIGO DYE & SHIBORI WORKSHOP Media installations by Stacey Steers, Chris Doyle, Friday, May 11, from 11 am - 4 pm. Indigo Dye & Shibori JACKSONVILLE Adrian Jost at Grizzly Peak Winery. 7 to 9 pm. Matt Bollinger, and Rick Silva will be on view during the Technique Workshop with Eileen and Audra. “Join us SHAE & NICK - South Stage Cellars. 6 to 8 pm. $20 at the door. Spring Exhibition at Schneider Museum of Art, SOU, and awaken the senses through the ancient Japanese PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Jazz. Mondays at Ashland. The exhibitions will be complemented with dye process of Shibori with the Indigo plant. Through BEATS WORKIN’ BAND - Bella Union. 8 pm. this workshop we offer skills to create your own Martino’s Restaurant. 7 to 10 pm. First Fridays, FREE Family Days and Tuesday Tour - MEDFORD drop in docent-led tours of the exhibition held every beautifully hand dyed organic hemp linen tapestry. TSA TRIO - The Wild Goose. 8 to 11 pm. Each unique and woven with your intentions.” Class FOGLINE - Grape Street Bar and Grill. 8 pm. Tuesdays at 12:30 pm. More information: 541-552- OPEN MIC - Oberon’s Tavern. Sign up at 8:30 is $60. To sign up, please email [email protected] KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY - Derby party for 6245 or visit sma.sou.edu. Show runs April 11 - May 12. pm, music and more 9 to 11 pm. No cover. or text 412-969-9274. Class limited to 18 students. all Southern Oregon equestrians and horse TEEN SELF-REFLECTION ART SHOW Oshala Farm, 14900 OR 238, Applegate, Oregon. enthusiasts to benefit the Southern Oregon MEDFORD Friday, May 4, from 5 - 8 pm. “The Reflections Project Hunter Jumper Association. Chadwicks Pub & PAUL TURNIPSEED - Jazz every Monday at was created in direct response to the current epidemic TUVAN THROAT SINGING Sports Bar. 2 to 5 pm. Free admission to party. Lark’s Restaurant. 4:30 to 6 pm. of school shootings this year. We felt called to action WORKSHOP May 11, 12, and 13. “Join us for a three day, intensive Cash bar available. Wear a Derby hat and enter TRIVIA NIGHT - “Geeks Who Drink” Pub Trivia to provide creative, collaborative environments for teens to explore and celebrate new models of empathy, workshop in the magical art of throat singing, led by the Derby hat contest! Winner gets cash prize of at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company. 7 pm. dignity, and inclusivity that counter the dangerous acts world renowned throat singer Enrique Ugalde. In this $50. Live betting will be available for a $5 fee. TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub. 7:30 of violence currently being normalized in our world.” course, we will study three different styles of Tuvan CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: Erik pm. This is a free open gallery showing of artwork funded throat singing: Khoomei, Kargyraa, and Sygyt, in the the Knowles. Opener: Monica Nevi. Chadwicks Pub POTBELLY / SOMETHING ON THE WING / PX- by the Haines and Friends Fund. All are welcome to traditional form. Workshops include 3 five hour days, 15 - Medford Pyrate Punx. 7 to 10 pm. $5 cover. attend. The gallery will also be open on Saturday, May packed with close personal work on technique, cultural & Sports Bar. Show starts at 9 pm. $10 cover. understanding, and performance of throat singing. “If you don’t know where it is, ask somebody. No 5, from 10 am to 3 pm - for guests to view the exhibit TALENT in a more quiet setting. The Crystal Ballroom at The Each day, traditional tea will be shared and a meal will fighting. No exceptions.” be prepared and shared mid day. Food preference and COLLIN AND CO. - Talent Club. 9:30 pm to 1 am. Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main Street. 541- GHOSTWRITER - Johnny B’s. 9 pm. 488-1700. allergies will be taken into consideration.” $200. Sign ups close after May 5. Email rememberingwildness@ SUNDAY, MAY 6 TUESDAY, MAY 8 ENCLĀVE STUDIOS SPRING gmail.com to secure your position in workshop. ASHLAND EXHIBITION Class limited to 13 participants. Takilma Community ASHLAND Building, 9367 Takilma Rd., Cave Junction. CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - The Black Sheep Pub Saturday, May 5, from 5 - 8 pm. “Celebrate new KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. works by Enclāve Studio artists, Corey Kahn, Inger & Restaurant. 2 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant. 7 pm. Free Nova Jorgensen, Gabriel Mark Lipper Robyn Forsyth CORNERSTONES AND LANDMARKS - Rogue to play, plus prizes! and Nicole Wasgatt. We look forward to sharing Valley Symphonic Band at the SOU Music Recital Community JUSTIN GORDON AT THE AAA ALL-STARS - our passion for art with you.” Enclāve Studio, 1661 Hall. 3 pm. Tickets are $12, $10, $8. Guest Siskiyou Blvd. in Ashland. The Wild Goose. 8 to 11 pm. No cover. GEM & MINERAL SHOW Conductor is Travis Moddison. Program includes Fri & Sat, April 27 - 28, 9 am - 5 pm, and Sun, [P] CAVEMAN DAVE - Summer Tour at ART IN BLOOM SPRINGTIME “The Rebellion is Reborn” by John Williams (from April 29, 10 am - 4 pm. The Rogue Gem & Oberon’s. 8 to 11 pm. FESTIVAL 2018 Geology Club celebrates their 33rd Annual Gem & Star Wars “The Last Jedi”). Saturday, May 12, from 10 am - 5pm, and Sunday, May Mineral Show at the Josephine County Fairground BLUE LIGHTNING - Belle Fiore Winery. 5 to 7 pm. MEDFORD 13, from 11 am - 4 pm. “Art in Bloom is a spectacular Pavilion, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass. Visit KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. BOB LOG III - Johnny B’s. 9 pm to midnight. springtime festival showcasing fine artists from the roguegemandgeology.org. THE CORNER BOYS - Sundays at Oberon’s. 6 West Coast. A variety of artists and horticulturists to 9 pm. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 have been selected to exhibit and sell their work ANNUAL HERITAGE PLANT SALE AT including a find selection of photography, jewelry, JIM QUINBY - Music 6 to 8 pm, plus Little HANLEY FARM ASHLAND garden decor, paintings, and much more. Activities Saturday, April 28, from 10 am - 3 pm. “All three Thom’s Open Mic with Dave Hampton at 8 to 11 HOLLIS PEACH - Belle Fiore Winery. 5 to 7 pm. include a children’s arts and entertainment area, live generations of the Hanley family, across 125 years, pm at The Wild Goose. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. music and performances, and food and drink vendors. contributed to building the lush and unique landscape Bring the entire family to Downtown Medford to enjoy BAND DU PAYS - Swing music at Liquid Assets that is Hanley Farm today. In February of this year, GRANTS PASS Art in Bloom 2018.” Visit www.art-in-bloom.com. volunteers gathered to transplant clippings of over 50 Wine Bar. 8 to 10 pm. No cover charge. 3 RIVERS CHORALE - “To Carnegie Hall varieties of plants grown over years at the farm. These and Back,” featuring the music of Ola Gjeilo Q&A DUO - Music at 8 pm at The Wild Goose. clippings are ready to be sold at Hanley Farm’s Annual at Bethany Presbyterian Church. 3 pm. $15 Free Pool in Wednesdays, 6 pm to midnight. Heritage Plant Sale, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Classes Gates open at 9 am for SOHS members (visit sohs. (available at Oregon Books and at the door). JACKSONVILLE ENGAGING THE CLIMATE CRISIS org/membership). www.3riverschorale.org. THE BROTHERS REED - Dinner with C St. Bistro May 1 - 3, 2018. Climate Training lead by Climate JACKSONVILLE with live music from The Brothers Reed from Reality’s Climate Speakers Network opens to all COMMUNITY MAYPOLE HONORING THE BROTHERS REED - Valley View Winery. 1 6 - 8 pm. people of faith living in the west. “Our focus for the Sunday, April 29, from 3 - 5 pm. “Come honor and anoint the sacred maypole as part of our 5 Days of to 4 pm. training is to offer clergy, people of faith, and faith MEDFORD leaders the opportunity to network, learn how to best Beltane festival! Bring prayers, charms, sacred symbols, BOB HAWORTH - Bella Union Restaurant. 7 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front. 7 to 10 pm. support their communities and congregations, and tools for carving, highest intentions, whatever you’ve MEDFORD No cover. process the hope, grief and urgency of climate work got! All ages, genders, orientations etc welcome! TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company. 7:30 pm. in a sacred sanctuary space.” First United Methodist Together we heal the sacred masculine wound…” SLUMLORD / POUND / WITCH CULT / Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Hwy 99 North, Ashland. OPEN JAM NIGHT - Wednesdays, hosted by T.J. Church of Ashland. The conference is free. For more BATHOPHOBIA - The Bamboo Room at King information, visit ashlandmethodist.org/climate. Wah’s. 7 pm. $5. Elton at Pier 21 Tavern. 8 to 11 pm. MERLIN CRAFT FAIR & PARADE KOREAN NATURAL FARMING Saturday, May 5, from 8 am - 1 pm. The 2018 Parade TALENT PHOENIX Theme is “Merlin Strong.” Don’t miss the 2nd Annual OPEN MIC - Open Mic at The Phoenix SEMINAR TONY FURTADO - Solo show at Talent Club. 7 Tuesday, May 1 - 3, from 10 am - 4 pm. Korean Natural Chili Cook Off! Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn St. to 10 pm. Clubhouse. Free, all ages, all talents. 7 to 10 pm. Farming Seminar with Jason Riessland. $100 - $150 in Merlin, Oregon. sliding scale, with some work-trade and scholarships MONDAY, MAY 7 available. 541-592-3386. A 12-hour seminar with SPRING GARDEN FAIR certification from CGNF-Hawaii; learn to make the May 5, 9 am - 5 pm, and May 6, 10 am - 4 pm. “Find ASHLAND nine core solutions well as IMO collection, nutrient flowers, vegetables, shrubs, trees, soil amendments ADAM HARRIS TRIO - The Wild Goose. 6 to 8 pm. cycle theory, and advanced topics upon request. and garden equipment as you head into the gardening season. Get a well water sample tested for tree, visit KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. Frog Farm, 9044 Takilma Rd., Cave Junction. www. spiralliving.org. educational displays, find bargain gardening books, AN EVENING OF TANGO MUSIC - An evening and enjoy children’s garden fun.” Jackson County Expo, of Argentine Tango with Pablo Estigarribia and Central Point. $3 at the door, children 12 and under free. 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[P] 37TH ANNUAL SHADY COVE / COMMUNITY MEALS Pacific Hwy. in Medford. TRAIL WILDFLOWER SHOW Tuesdays, from 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Wesley Hall, First Stop by anytime between Sat & Sun, May 5 & 6, from 10 am - 4 pm both days. “On United Methodist Church, 175 N Main St, Ashland. 4 and 8 pm to volunteer! display will be over 200 varieties of wildflowers found in Fridays, 5 pm at Pioneer Hall, 73 Winburn Way, the Upper Rogue. This fundraiser supports Jackson County Ashland. Also, on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each GOLD HILL Fire District 4 in the Upper Rogue - a fire department month from 5 - 7 pm, the Phoenix Community Kitchen WRITERS which takes care of the Hwy 62 corridor, Lost Creek Lake, hosts dinner at the First Presbyterian Church in CRITIQUE GROUP and emergencies on the Rogue River.” Admission is by Phoenix, 121 W Second St. (Info: 541-535-1119). Wednesday, May 9, donation. Visit Shadycovewildflowershow.com. Event from 5 - 6 pm. The will be at the Shady Cove School Gym, Cleveland St. in STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE Gold Hill Library (202 Shady Cove, Oregon. Saturday, May 12, marks the 26th annual National Dardanelles Street) Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food will host a new Writers 2018 JACKSONVILLE BOOSTERS drive. The success of this event is completely dependent Critique Group on the HISTORIC HOME & GARDEN TOUR on people leaving non-perishable food donations in second Wednesday Saturday, May 5, from 11 am - 4 pm. The Home Tour bags by their mailbox on Saturday, May 12, and their of each month. The provides our community with a unique opportunity to visit letter carrier will do the rest. “Items needed most are group is open to eight a mixture of historic homes and buildings in Jacksonville. nonperishable proteins like tuna, peanut butter and writers of any genre Park the car and take the trolley to all the tour sites! May canned chicken, as well as canned fruits and low sodium with a work in progress. 5 at City Hall: Irish folk music muo Kayely, 11 am - 1 pm / soups and vegetables. Toiletries are always welcome too Participants must Folk music by Bob Haworth from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. May 6 at as they are not covered by food stamps,” says ACCESS be willing to present City Hall: Marshal Thompson from 11 am - 1 pm / Matt & Nutrition Director Phil Yates. Monetary donations can be their own writing for Rebecca Stuart on Minstrel Streams from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. made on the ACCESS website at accesshelps.org. a gentle supportive For ticket information (tickets are $20 each), go to www. critique, as well as jacksonvilleboosters.org. provide the same to fellow writers. Group Kids & Family members commit to reading 5 pages per Film MEDFORD COMIC-CON 2018 month of each group April 28 - 29. “2 Costume Contests, 30 free member’s work (up to HIGH SOCIETY workshops, 70+ vendors, Themed Cars, Cosplayers, a total of 35 pages). Saturday, April 28, from 6 - 8:30 pm. Join Pioneer Pokemon League Play, 10 Food Trucks and more! More Registration is required. Village for a movie night. “Bring your family and enjoy information at jcls.org/mcc.” Admission is free. For more information popcorn, liquorice whips, soda, and coffee while we please contact the Gold watch High Society! Mayor Paul Becker will be our POLLINATOR PAINTING PARTY Hill Library at 541-855- APRIL 28 - ENJOY A POLLINATOR PAINTING PARTY IN host!” Enter to win a Movie Basket. RSVP to 541-899- Saturday, April 28, from 2 - 4:30 pm. “Local art 1994 or visit jcls.org. 6825 by April 25. Pioneer Village, 805 N 5th St. in instructors will guide participants in painting pollinator JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville. www.PioneerVillageOregon.com. designs on rocks in honor of the JCC pollinator landscaping. Kids 6 and up are welcome to come with RUNNING THE HUMAN RACE: A adults so bring your family! Supplies are provided. Presentations NIGHT OF SCRIPT READING Suggested donation of $5/person. All proceeds will Saturday, May 5, from 6 - 10 pm. “Cafe-Girl Food go towards the completion of the community center.” UNDERGROUND HISTORY LIVE: Productions, Inc presents a night of script-readings OREGON BLACK PIONEERS A TASTE OF ASHLAND Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E Main St. which reflect the struggle of a human’s plight Monday, April 30, from 6 - 8 pm. Join Jefferson to connect and become whole. Six writers have Sat & Sun, April 28 - 29, from 12 pm - 4 pm (both days). BUILDING COSTUMES WORKSHOP Exchange host Geoffrey Riley and Chelsea Rose from Celebrating its twenty-ninth year, it’s the Ashland submitted their scripts, including Ray Nomoto Sunday, April 29, from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm. Join SOU’s Anthropology Lab for a presentation (starts Gallery Association’s signature fundraising event, A Robison’s “The Private Dance,” Ruth Wire’s Knightingale Studios in this discussion on the at 7 pm, free admission) at The Black Sheep Pub and Taste of Ashland. “Foodies and wine connoisseurs from “Vigilante Grannies,” David Copelin’s “Coming Up fascinating and innovative process of creating props Restaurant in Ashland. This edition of Underground all along the west coast follow a map to 17 galleries, to For Air,” Catherine Hansen’s “Cell Phone Sketch, and costumes, along with techniques, tools, and History Live welcomes Willie Richardson and Gwen discover Ashland’s best restaurants and the region’s “Nolan Kenmonth’s “The Legend of Stingy Jack,” and physical examples. Medford Comic Con at the Carr of Oregon Black Pioneers. They’ll discuss the best wines and more.” For a complete list of pairings Justin Blasdel’s “Bitch and Moan.” Cost of admission Medford Public Library, 205 S Central Ave. struggles of African Americans in Oregon’s pioneer (and tickets) go to www.atasteofashland.com. if $15 per person (online or at the door). La Baguette era. This coincides with an exhibit at the Oregon Music Cafe, 340 A Street, Suite 2, Ashland. Historical Society on display through June. ROAM THE ROGUE 2018 STAR WARS DAY Friday, May 4, 6 pm. “May 4, celebrates George Saturday, May 5, from 11 am - 5 pm. “Wine’d through CLUTTER IS NOT THE BOSS OF YOU Lucas’ Star Wars. It is observed by fans of the media SCONE BY SCONE the beautiful and scenic Upper Rogue in this self- Sunday, May 6, from 1 - 2 pm. “Overwhelmed and franchise. The date was chosen for the pun on the Monday, April 30, 7 pm. “Scone by Scone...Tales of guided tour from 11 - 5 pm on Saturday and savor out of sorts because your stuff is taking over? Ever catchphrase “May the Force be with you” as “May an Innkeeper’s Life is a new book by Deedie Runkel the wines, deliciously paired with appetizers at all feel like clutter is multiplying and seems to take on the Fourth be with you.” Celebrate Stars Wars Day detailing her experiences running Anne Hathaway’s 6 participating wineries.” Tickets are $39 each and a life of its own? Wondering just when your house with a geocaching meet and greet at Astral Games in B&B and Garden Suites for fifteen years. Runkel and her include a commemorative Roam the Rogue Riedel became a storage unit? This free program will Medford, 125 S Central Ave. Event kicks off at 6 pm and husband David moved to Ashland in 2002 after more glass. Visit Roamtherogue.com. teach you how to reclaim your space and peace of goes until 7 pm. “Come dressed in your favorite Star than 20 years inside the Washington, DC beltway. mind. Learn basic clutter-clearing guidelines and Wars attire to get a free raffle ticket (1 per person).” Shifting from public service to serving the public come away with a quick and easy list of 11 things [P] THE LITTLE WOODY - ROGUE proved daunting, as the couple’s prior experience has VALLEY you can get rid of immediately.” Professional ILLINOIS VALLEY CHILDREN’S FAIR & not included working together 24/7, profit and loss organizer Pam Lott will be at the Ashland Library, “The Little Woody Barrel Aged Beer and Whiskey PET PARADE statements or serving gourmet breakfasts, among Festival will celebrate craft wood-aged beers from 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Saturday, May 5, from 10 am - 1 pm. “There’s going to be many other things.” Bloomsbury Books, 290 E Main across the Northwest, along with small-batch fun, food, lots of different activities, prizes and more! This St. in Ashland. Free and open to the public. American rye whiskeys and bourbons, barrel-aged PEACE CORPS INFO SESSION is an event for all ages, so bring your family!” Pet Parade ciders, during the fourth annual festival May 4-5, Monday, May 7, from 2:30 - 4 pm. Whether you’re registration from 10 - 11:15 am. Parade 11:30 am - 12:30 WINDOWS IN TIME: THE CIVIL WAR 2018.” New this year: Gnome Costume Contest. “The fresh out of college, mid-career or retired, Peace Corps pm. Plus beading, face painting, seed planting, children’s (WITH ITS EFFECTS) COMES TO first 100 Gnomes to walk through the door will receive service is the opportunity of a lifetime. Whether you books, hands-on science activities, art activities and SOUTHERN OREGON a fun VIP glass. If you’re just wearing a hat, you don’t are thinking about applying, or just curious, join us more! Jubilee Park, 307 S Junction Ave. in Cave Junction. “Re-enactments are common in Oregon these days, get the glass. We want to see beards, we want to see at this information session to learn about Volunteer though no Civil War battles were fought here; but it’s experiences, ask questions about Peace Corps life outfits, we want to see our gnomies gnome the gnome RECFEST 2018 a mistake to think that Oregon had no role in the Civil out.” Harry & David Field, 2929 S Pacific Hwy. in and service, and pick up tips to guide you through Saturday, May 5, from 1 - 3 pm. Celebrate the kickoff War. This presentation will illustrate that role, and Medford. Basic admission is $12. Tasting package $15 the application process. Ashland Senior Center, 1699 of summer programming with an afternoon of free explore the ways that Southern Oregon and its people adv, $20 at the gate. Visit roguebrewfest.com. Homes Ave. Questions? Email Lisa Snell: lsnell@ activities for the entire family! Discover the wide range of and places played a part in that national conflict.” peacecorps.gov. classes, programs and services provided by the Medford Wednesday, May 2, from 12 - 1 pm at the Medford VOLUNTEER COOKS NEEDED AT THE Library. Wednesday, May 9, from 12 - 1 pm at the HOLMES PARK HOUSE Parks and Recreation and presented in cooperation with THE LOST VILLAGES OF LOST CREEK the City of Medford Planning Department. Activities Ashland Library. Free. “Do you like to cook? We are in need of more kitchen Wednesday, May 16, from 2 - 3 pm. Curious about include community partner booths, free tai chi class, fire volunteers starting mid-May to assist our regular part- one of his favorite places, Author Dennis Ellingson truck & police car display, rock wall, and bounce house WALKING GONE WILD: HOW TO time chef with meal preparation, especially on Sundays. and his wife, Kit, have researched written about for kids. Hawthorne Park, 501 E Main St., Medford. LOSE YOUR AGE ON THE TRAIL We ask that all volunteers who work at the Holmes Park what now lies in the deep of Lost Creek Lake - the Wednesday, May 2, from 7 - 8 pm. Author Dami lost villages of McLeod and Laurelhurst. Central House complete our 10-hour culture training to orient to KIDS BOWL FREE AT LAVA LANES Rose “explores walking, hiking, and backpacking as our mission, values, house and staff members. We prepare Point Library, 116 South Third Street. May 7 - June 27, 2018. Registered children receive a means to re-invigorating life for women as they volunteers to mindfully care for our residents and their certificates to bowl 2 free games a day all summer! age. Interlaced with stories of women who have built loved ones. Please email sue.carroll@sofriendsofhospice. No strings attached! Go to www.kidsbowlfree.com/ confidence through walking, her book presents a new org or call if you are interested at 541-613-0543. There are lavalanes to register each child. Receive the free bowling model of aging with vitality, grace, and a deepened a few spaces open in our May 9-10 culture training. The Sports & Outdoor passes every week by email. Shoes not included. Lava connection to life.” Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou next culture training will be September 14-15, 2018.” Laves, 2980 Crater Lake Hwy. in Medford. Blvd. [P] 2018 ELK MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES & MAY DAY FESTIVAL GROWERS MARKETS [P] HIKING THE PACIFIC CREST Saturday, April 28, 9 am. “Dance around the Maypole, Ashland Tuesday Market, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at the TRAIL: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA join in the drum circles, watch the Heavy Athletics Ashland Armory (March - Nov). Philip Kramer’s “Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Northern & Edged Weapons competition, see the SCA bring Ashland Saturday Market, 8:30 am - 1 pm on Oak Meetings California” completes, addresses section hikers in Medieval history to life, and march in the Village Street, Downtown (May - Oct). VOLUNTEER NIGHT AT ROGUE addition to “thru-hikers” by breaking the trail down Parade. This Celebration of Spring is a family friendly Medford Thursday Market, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at ACTION CENTER into 2- to 9- night trips (perfect for week or weekend event and a fundraiser for the Evans Valley Education & Hawthorne Park (March - Nov). Tuesday, May 8, 4 - 8 pm. Every second Tuesday of the outings). Philip will be speaking on May 3 at 7 pm at Community Center. We hope to see you there!” Event Rvgrowersmarket.com. month, Rogue Climate and the No LNG Exports Coalition Bloomsbury Books in Ashland and on May 12 at 6 pm location is 8205 E Evans Creek Road in Rogue River, Grants Pass Saturday Market, 9 am - 1 pm at 4th & F with be hosting a “No Pacific Connector Pipeline” at the Northwest Outdoor Store in Medford. Oregon. Streets (March - Oct). Visit www.growersmarket.org. Volunteer night at the Rogue Action Center, 3932 S 14 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM EVENTS
A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE “A bus conductor in turn-of-the-century Dublin, struggling with is unacceptable sexuality, persists in trying to stage Oscar Wilde’s Salome at his church, despite the strenuous objections of church authorities. This Outer Circle Award winning musical reunites the creative team behind the celebrated musical Ragtime.” $21 regular, $18 senior, $6 students. Performances May 10-12, 17-20 at 8 pm, and May 19 at 2 pm. SOU Main Stage Theatre in Ashland. MAGIC OF JASON ANDREWS Friday, May 11, from 7 - 9 pm. Jason Andrews has “incorporated magic from his television appearances of “Masters of Illusion,” “Brain Games,” “The Daily Show,” and “Fool Us” into a show that is great for all ages.” Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $35 family 4 pack. Visit www.randalltheatre.com. Randall Theatre, 10 E 3rd St., Medford. 541-632- 3258. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY February 17 - October 28. “This lively adaptation of Jane Austen’s sparkling romance is full of comedic surprises and deliciously wicked social commentary, with the daring premise that true love unites both hearts and minds - and that women should be seen, heard and valued.” By Kate Hamill. Directed by Hana S. Sharif. Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. Also check for Festival Noon events. www.osfashland.org. #OSF2018.
MAY 3 IS BOTANICAL AREA SPRING CLEAN UP DAY AT WALDO-TAKILMA ACEC Wellness 8TH ANNUAL SISKIYOU CHALLENGE the Rogue River, and Lost Creek Lake. Medals, food, LIVING A MORE INSPIRED LIFE Saturday, May 5, from 1 - 4 pm. “Are you the “You,” Saturday, April 28, 2018. A fundraiser for Rogue drink and revelry to follow!” 50K / 30K / Relay / 5K. you long to be? Are you following your heart’s deepest Valley Farm to School, the Siskiyou Challenge starts Register at UltraSignUp.com. Stewart State Park in Stage desires? Are you nourishing your soul?” Join Janet L. at ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum in Ashland. For Trail, Oregon. [P] PUPPETEERS FOR FEARS Stanley, spiritual guide, mentor, teacher, and shamanic more information, visit www.siskiyouchallenge.org. SISQ ROLLERZ MONTHLY Saturday, April 28, from 10 pm to 1 am. “Live music! healer, to “explore what gets in our way and how we 5TH ANNUAL HOMELESS 2 HOPEFUL SCRIMMAGE Comedy! Puppet burlesque! And so much more!” The can overcome those obstacles.” Grants Pass Museum SUPERHERO RUN Sunday, May 6, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. These once a Oregon Fringe Festival will present “Puppeteers for of Art, 229 SW G St. $25. www.gpmuseum.com. Fears” in the Diversions room on the first floor on the Saturday, April 28, from 10 am - 1 pm. “This event month scrimmages are open to drop in skaters and Stevenson Union (SU) at SOU in Ashland. Admission FARM FLOW: HIKING MEDITATION features a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk and a chip-timed 5K other leagues. Minimum Skills and Insurance required. to the OFF is free. YOGA RETREAT & 10K run. Participants and spectators are encouraged Please RSVP ahead of time at www.facebook.com/ Sunday, May 6, from 10 am - 12 pm. “Sanctuary One, in to wear their favorite SUPERHERO outfit. Also enjoy SisQRollerz/. Arrive at 3 pm. First whistle at 3:30 pm. AN INCOHERENT TRUTH partnership with Rasa Yoga Center, is pleased to host food trucks, bounce houses and face painting. All Please bring Black and White jerseys (limited loaners Wednesday, May 2, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. It’s an Farm Flow, a unique yoga retreat event at the farm.” proceeds to benefit Hearts With A Mission.” Valley of available). After party gathering at Common Block. evening of storytelling with A Muse Zoo and Climate $60 registration fee per participant. Sessions are the Rogue State Park, I-5 at Exit 45B, 12 miles East of Speakers Network. Come enjoy the one act play ‘An limited to 25 people. Visit sanctuaryone.org for more Grants Pass in Rogue River. Tickets available at www. URBAN FOREST CARNIVAL Incoherent Truth,’ followed by Q&A with the cast and information. Sanctuary One, 13195 Upper Applegate heartswithamisison.org. Saturday, May 12, from 8 am - 5 pm. “Witness feats of strength and daring, professionals pushing the limits Jill Leaness from the Climate Speakers Network. First Rd., Jacksonville. United Methodist Church, 175 N Main St. in Ashland. [P] SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY of human endurance, holding our future in their hands. See the best tree climbers on the west coast competing Free. Open to all. SPRING INTO HEALING: HEALING SPRING THAW PAST AND PRESENT WOUNDS Saturday, April 28. Don’t miss the 23rd Season Opener in three gravity-defying dimensions 100 feet in the air!” THE HAMAZONS GO WEST! Sunday, May 6, from 2 - 4 pm. This workshop, at Southern Oregon Speedway, 6900 Kershaw Rd., Hawthorne Park, 501 E Main St., Medford. Free family Fri & Sat, May 4 & 5 at 8 pm, and Sun, May 6 at 2 pm. facilitated by C.J. Thomas, is “geared towards healing White City. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, friendly event. “The Hamazons present, “Go West,” a performance past and present wounds. The aim is to help you gain Late Models and SODCA Dwarf Cars. Pit Gate opens where comedy improv tangles with the Western genre. a deeper understanding around energetic wounds so 4 pm. Grandstands open 5 pm. Practice starts 5:30 17TH ANNUAL BIKERS HAVE HEART Inspired by such movies as Red River, Destry Rides that you can take proper steps towards the natural pm. Racing starts 7 pm. Adult general admission $12, YAHTZEE RUN Again, and True Grit, The Hamazons will deliver a full- process of healing and letting go. This workshop Seniors (62 and older) $6, Military $6, Juniors (6-12) Saturday, May 12, from 9 am - 4 pm. “Fun ride playing length improvised story.” Tickets $15 online at www. combines yoga and the transformational energy of $6, 5 and under free. Yahtzee along the way and you get to pick your route. End Party with live music, BBQ by Big Daddy’s BBQ, hamazons.com, $18 at the door. The Bellview Grange, creating rituals to bring you the tools you need to move BIRD BIOBLITZ auction, 50/50, games and more. Proceeds will 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. in Ashland. towards alignment with your highest self.” $10 - $15 sliding scale. Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Hwy 99 N. in Sunday, April 29, from 8 - 11 am. Hike with local bird benefit a local 5 year old, Lillie, who is battling a life JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL Ashland. biologist, naturalist and wildlife photographer, Frank threatening illness. Registration begins at 9 am. Ride April 13 - May 5. The Tony Award winning gothic Lospalluto, on the City of Ashland’s Imperatrice leaves at 10 am. $20 per Yahtzee hand. End part is musical “Jekyll & Hyde” comes to Medford’s Randall 5-DAY VEGAN FUSION IMMERSION property each of Ashland in the Cascade Mountain free and open to everyone. Come roll the dice and save Theatre, 10 E 3rd St. Starring Robin Downward as Dr. May 7 - 11, 2018. “Prepare to transform your life and Foothills. Limited to 15 people. Directions and details a life.” D&S Harley-Davidson, 3846 S Pacific Hwy., Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, Grace Peets as Emma take your cooking abilities to the next level! Please emailed upon registration. Visit www.landconserve. Medford. Please visit www.dsharley.com for more Carew - Dr. Jekyll’s dedicated yet worried fiance, join us in vegan heaven for a one week immersion into org. information. Deborah Downward as Lucy Harris - the lady of the the world of vegan and raw food cuisine. This is a life HERPTILE BIOBLITZ MUD FACTOR MEDFORD 2018 night who Dr. Jekyll befriends and Mr. Hyde pursues transforming experience and special opportunity to and Nicholas Hewitt as Simon Stride - Dr. Jekyll’s study intensely with multi-award winning author Mark Sunday, April 29, from 2 - 6 pm. Help document Saturday, May 12, from 10 am - 1 pm. “Mud Factor is nemesis. Reserve seating $22, Thrifty Thursdays $17. Reinfeld, the founding chef of the Blossoming Lotus reptiles and amphibians (herptiles) at Rogue River the premiere family “FUN” 5K Mud & Obstacle Run. 541-632-3258. www.randalltheatre.com. Restaurant.” Please email [email protected] or Preserve near Eagle Point. Participants will search No timing chip, no first or last place, just you and yours making muddy memories at your own pace!” Register visit veganfusion.com for more information. for herptiles by flipping rocks and exploring woody THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM material. Local experts will help with species at www.MudFactor.com. Jackson County Expo, 1 COUNTY SPELLING BEE 2018 ROGUE VALLEY HEALTH FAIR identification and will model best search practices for Peninger Rd., Central Point. April 13 - May 6, 2018. “A riotous ride, complete Saturday, May 12, from 9 am - 4 pm. “An event the safety of people and animals. Limited to 15 people. with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam designed to increase public awareness by providing Directions and details emailed upon registration. Visit HONOR RIDE County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comic genius. an opportunity for communication and education www.landconserve.org. Thursday, May 17, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Join the RVTD Go Vets program for a family friendly, 4 mile Six spellers enter, one speller leaves!” It is family regarding issues in health and wellness. We offer BOTANICAL AREA SPRING CLEAN UP bike ride to show your appreciation for Veterans in the entertainment for those over 13 due to some mature information on making simple lifestyle changes, AT THE WALDO-TAKILMA ACEC Rogue Valley. There will be a social after the ride. Bike themes and strong language. Adult tickets $20. such as change in diet, smoking, exercise and stress Groups 10 or more $18. Visit https://barnstormersgp. management that can help the average person Thursday, May 3, from 10 am - 2 pm. “Join KS Wild ride will be mostly along the Bear Creek Greenway at com. Barnstormers Theatre, 112 NE Evelyn Ave., dramatically improve their health. Information is as a land steward and get involved in our upcoming a leisurely pace, bike helmets are required. Go By Bike Grants Pass. targeted to all ages.” Workshops, free samples, Weed and Clean-Up in the scenic Illinois Valley.” For Week official event. For more information about Go screenings, raffles and more at the Medford Armory, more information, such as what to bring and to sign-up By Bike Week visit rvtd.org/gobybike. Hawthorne Park, 501 E Main St., Medford. HONORING THE MUSIC OF JOHN 1701 S Pacific Hwy. for the carpool (meeting in Cave Junction), visit www. LENNON kswild.org. GUIDED HIKES AT TABLE ROCKS “The Craterian Performances’ Music Hall presents a LOST CREEK TRAIL RUNS 2018 Guided hikes will be offered on weekends in April and tribute to John Lennon, one of the greatest all-time singer-songwriters from the rock and roll era.” May Saturday, May 5, 7 am. “Run of single track trails May. All hikes are free to the public but reservations 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 pm. Visit www.craterian.org. through old growth forests, past streams and creeks, are required as space is limited. More information Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford. over bridges, past the dam, through the dirt, mud, about the hikes is available at TableRockHikes2018. and rock. Spectacular views of waterfalls, mountains, eventbrite.com. APRIL 26 - MAY 9, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 15 SPORTS & An Awesome Race forOutdoor a Fresh Cause The Siskiyou Challenge Raises Funds for Rogue Valley Farm to School BY CAITLIN FOWLKES Running, cycling and kayaking 46 miles teaches kids not only about the importance of sounds like a lot of work, but when it raises organic, local and healthy foods, but incor- $25,000 for local non-profit Rogue Valley porates writing, math, science and art as well Farm 2 School, it can be a walk in the park. as life-skills such as cooking and gardening. Starting and finishing at ScienceWorks, the “Our region depends very much on its lo- Siskiyou Challenge is a six-leg, multi-event cal farmers, so supporting our local farmers race by bike, run and kayak or paddleboard, is critical,” Carder says. “In terms of our chil- weaving through Ashland and the gorgeous dren, one of the best things we can do is to landscape around on April 28. get them to eat as many fresh fruits and veg- Jane-of-all-trades Diane Green has partic- etables as possible.” ipated every year since the event’s inception Carder says their goal is to help schools eight years ago, even taking on the challenge implement healthier choices and to buy and as a solo racer (and more than once). prepare local foods for lunchtime. She calls it “It’s really fun,” she says. “The course is a win-win because children who are aware of varied, so there’s something for everyone healthy choices tend to influence their fami- and plenty to challenge a solo participant,” lies to eat healthier. It helps the local econo- Green adds. “Some of the events are a little my and the environment as well. different from usual races—there’s a road “If people get out there and see what a bike and a mountain bike leg, a trail run and beautiful region we live in, they’ll also be in- a street run, and the kayaking leg.” spired to want to make decisions that are go- And the event’s beneficiary, Rogue Valley ing to take care of that region,” Carder says. Farm to School, is equally impressive. For more information, check out siskiy- “Rogue Valley Farm to School has been in ouchallenge.org and rvfarm2school.org the Valley for nearly a decade now and its mission is really providing hands on educa- SISKIYOU CHALLENGE tion for children, and to help connect chil- Saturday, April 28 dren and schools with local food and farms,” ScienceWorks 1500 E. Main Street, Ashland MOUNTAIN BIKING IS ONE OF SIX LEGS IN THE SISKIYOU Executive Director Sheila Carder explains. CHALLENGE, A FUNDRAISER FOR ROUGE VALLEY FARM TO The educational programs they implement SCHOOL. PHOTO CREDIT: GRAHAM LEWIS Go Here How to Cosplay in the Rogue Valley BY NOLAN KENMONTH
Whether it be a masked vigilante who leaps across city rooftops in the night, or a great warrior fighting for glory in a faraway land (or galaxy), cosplayers the world over continue to find new and inventive ways to share their fandoms with the world. And with Medford and Meadowlark Comic Con just around the corner, what better opportunity to show off the bells and whistles of a good cosplay outfit? But what sort of process goes into the creation of these marvelous outfits? Skip the internet and buy your wares local!
Renaissance Rose: Cosplayers in Ashland may find the accesso- ries and costume parts they’re looking for at Renaissance Rose. Hats, clothes, wigs, pre-assembled costumes, this lovely shop in downtown Ashland also rents costumes. 10 am – 5:30 pm, Tuesday through Sunday, 37 N. Main Street, Ashland, 541.488.0119
Magic Man: For cosplayers in Medford or Grants Pass, Magic Man may have just what you’re looking for. An adult entertainment shop, Magic Man also has a wide variety of costume pieces in their Medford location. Perhaps the one missing piece of your outfit can be found on their shelves? 9 am – 9 pm, Monday – Saturday. 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday. 880 Biddle Road, Medford, 541.776.5818; 9 am – 8 pm, Monday – Saturday. 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday, 1867 Redwood Ave.,, Grants Pass, 541.956.4420; 10 am – 6 pm, Monday – Thursday and Sunday. 10 am – 7 pm, Friday and Saturday, 216 SW G St., Grants Pass, 541.507.1485
Photographer Robert Hastings: And where would the cosplay community be without skilled and passionate photographers? For the PHOTO CREDIT: ROBERT HASTINGS OF RED SEA STUDIOS Rogue Valley Cosplayer, local photographer Robert Hastings offers his skills and services. Hastings has worked on Undercover Bosses, Fact or Faked: The Paranor- Go forth, noble cosplayers, and mal Files, and Building Belushi, and offers a wide variety of photos in addition to show the world how real these cosplay, including wedding, real estate, family, and portrait photography. characters can be to you! Facebook at Red Sea Studios, or on Instagram at redseastudios88. 16 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SOUND Bringing WTF Back It’s Bob Log iii, It’s Bob Log ii, it is Big, it is Heavy, it is Good BY JOSH GROSS
ing into his tar case trying to make the people wiggle. I chose helmet mi- option 2. crophone. At RVM: You custom-built a microphone into a some point helmet. What’s the deal there? during the BL: I do not like mic stands. In fact I loathe show, the au- them. A mic stand dictates where you have to put dience will your head. Also where you have to aim your head. carry him I do not aim my head. My head is free to point at in an inflat- whatever it so chooses while I kick my drums and able canoe, play guitar. and scotch RVM: Songs or shenanigans? Which is more will be important? served over BL: Both. You can’t really record the sound of boobs. It is people drinking booze from an inflatable duck. simultane- So my songs on my records are perfectly designed ously amaz- to make that organically happen in the room ing, terrible, while the song is being played in the room on a t h o r o u g h l y record. That sentence is amazing! Now when I’m ent r a nc i n g , actually in the room, my job is to make a party. and 100 per- One that will mess your hair up. A party that’s cent real. going to make you lose one shoe. A party your But it’s fine mom won’t believe unless you bring your mom. if you don’t Everybody bring your mom so she knows you’re believe us, not lying. As for the answer to your question: Ev- because Bob erything I do is to make the guitar parts more Log iii will fun. Guitar comes first. Everything else is tied be return- for second. ing to the RVM: What is the secret to rocking so hard Rogue Valley while sitting down? for a show at BL: No secret at all. I sweat my face off every- Johnny B’s day. It’s not easy—think of it as a sport. I call it on May 8, Noise Ball. I have been training for Noise Ball for so you can 22 years. I never lose, except that time in Serbia . show up and RVM: Will you one day take off the helmet see for your- and pass the mantle of Bob Log iii on to a Bob self. He more Log iv? YEAH, SEX IS COOL, BUT HAVE YOU TRIED RAFTING DOWN STAIRS WHILE SHREDDING A GUITAR SOLO? PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB LOG III or less an- BL: When I die, whoever pries the helmet off swered a few my head. spins to the right 3 times, shouts out There’s no way to describe Bob Log iii that questions for loud “Gimmie it to me!” flings 47 cents at a rac- doesn’t sound like something you dreamed up on The Messenger to preview the show below. coon, and shoves their head in the helmet gets all ayahuasca. A man wearing a daredevil jumpsuit my powers. Good luck! and a mirrored full face motorcycle helmet sits RVM: What was the impetus to be a solo act on the stage playing hideously overdriven blues instead of having a backing band? BOB LOG III licks so savage they make the devil appear at the BL: I lost my drummer eight hours before a 9 pm Tue., May 8 crossroads hoping to buy a few, while playing big show. I had a choice. 1. Shut up and go home, Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford electronic boom claps with his feet, and scream- OR... 2. Play guitar as loud and as fun as I can $10 with a helmet on my head while kicking my gui-
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THREE GUESSES WHO IN SLOW CORPSE HAD THE LIGHT SHINING IN THEIR EYES. PHOTO CREDIT: ETHAN OOMS
Slow Corpse were formed less than three room],” says Winters. “I don’t know if that For a band called Slow Corpse, it rose from non-existence years ago and have already managed to get seems right; so many times I’ve lost count. It’s pretty quickly. The Ashland indie-rockers dropped a pair of EPs themselves signed to the Portland-based Ten- our favorite spot. It’s always a good turnout, in late 2015, and immediately started packing clubs throughout der Loving Empire label. The fact that they and the owner and staff are really cool. They the west, signing with Portland’s Cadillac of indie labels, Tender had created a dedicated following was the treat us really good.” Loving Empire, in 2017. main reason they got signed, but it was only Besides signing to a label and playing shows The band’s first record with TLE, Fables, comes out on Fri., after badgering the label for months that it fi- at home, the members of Slow Corpse are ea- May 4, and it continues down a lot of the trails the band began nally happened. And now, they are repaying ger to hit the road and gather some new fans. blazing with the Hound and Moons EPs fans with their debut album for Tender Loving “We have a two week tour stating June 15 Listeners that have only seen the band live might be surprised Empire, Fables with a release show at Brick- and that’s just a west coast tour,” says Winters. at the record’s mellowness. Slow Corpse’s live shows are raucous room in Ashland on Friday, May 4. “Up and down the coast. We’re also playing dance parties, and its recordings are head-bobbing case studies It is the latest stop on a relatively brief, but Apple Jam.” in R&B influenced power-chill. full journey. Vocalist/guitarist Mitchell Win- “It will definitely be at least ten shows,” says That cool temperature is set right out of the gate on the first ters and guitarist Brenton Clarke had known Clarke. track, “Run It,” which is anchored by a thumping disco beat, and each other for years, but it was through a “We are also playing the Upstream Music makes one want to sway more than hustle. chance encounter that they formed a band to- Festival in Seattle,” adds Winters. Track two is the definition of power-chill, with a driving beat gether. “I was in the garage one day and [Bren- Besides local festivals, Slow Corpse are on the hi-hat that drives you right into the couch for another ton] was playing guitar and I started singing ready for the big time. And even when they are bong hit, before picking up the tempo for the chorus. over it,” says Winters. “And I was trying to be joking, they are serious. Track 6, “Animals,” is based around a guitar lick straight out all pretty over it and we started making a song. “Unironically we would play the gathering of Alabama Shakes brilliant 2015 album, Sound and Color (steal That was two and a half years ago.” of the Juggalos for free,” says Clarke. “I think from the best), and a plinking synth. Winters and Clarke have found common mu- I can speak for all of us when I say that. The tenth track, “Cigarette,” is easily this reporter’s favorite, sical ground, but come from very different mu- Slow Corpse managed to get signed to a la- with a funky bass groove and a kicking beat amped up by sub- sical backgrounds. bel out of sheer tenacity. Their hard work and octave blasts of synth. It’s a track that feels somewhere between “I started smoking pot in high school and dedication have paid off and the future is look- Kendrick Lamar and Tame Impala. I started playing guitar,” says Clarke. “Many ing bright. Fables closes with “Sycamore,” a get-down-in-the-sheets days of smoking weed and trying to be Jimmy “We have a bunch of songs that didn’t make groove that evolves into a thumping bad acid trip with blaring Page.” the album that we really like, so we might re- synths, down-pitched vocals and beats dropped through the “I had this Christian music teacher, teaching lease some of those,” says Clarke. “We’ll prob- earth’s crust. But after a sexy tune like that, they’ve earned a me piano,” says Winters. “I was a band-geek in ably try to sell as many records as possible, and big climax. high school and I was taught a lot of stuff and play as many festivals as possible. Get the mu- On the whole, Fables is less about the songs than it is about started doing percussion stuff in high school. sic out there.” the vibe. Few if any of the tunes would stand alone as a chords I never thought I’d be shouting out the school “I want to see more moms and dads at our and lyrics strummed solo at an open mic night. But dressed up system. Ever since I was little I’ve been play- shows,” says Winters. as they are in harmonies, synthes, reverbs and swirls of chorus, ing random instruments. I played bass in high “Do the MTV music awards still exist?” asks they are the perfect underlying framework to frontman Mitch- school and started recording.” Clarke. “If the MTV music awards still exist, ell Winters laconic whimsy; dreamy psych-pop ballads with the It’s been less than three years since Slow we want one. Screw the Grammys, I want a bobbing intensity of floating down a lazy river on a summer day. Corpse formed, and already they have built a Moon Man.” If Fables is any measure, then Slow Corpse is neither slow, nor strong following. The Brickroom is their home in need of revival. In fact, they’re just revving up, and about to SLOW CORPSE take off running. base, and the venue has played a fundamental 9 pm Fri., May 4 role in their success. Brickroom, 35 N Main St., Ashland Fables is available from Tender Loving Empire in multiple for- “This will be our tenth show [at the Brick- $10, 21 and over mats, including a limited-run vinyl pressing. 18 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM FOOD & Drink Hiro Ramen The Ramen Hero We Want and The Ramen Hero We Need BY JOSH GROSS that you can get at the watching grow recede just a teensy bit. grocery store ten for a And for those “eating-your-feelings-days” when dollar? soup won’t cut it, there are a variety of rice bowls, And the first few including the best of downtown Ashland’s three times I tried “real Ra- bibambops. men,” that was kind of When going for soup, this reporter recommends the case. There were the pork with Miso stock, but I’ve been pleased ev- no fancy noodles like in ery time I’ve pretended to go vegetarian for a hot udon, and the garnish- second and had the veggie stock. It is loaded. ments were pretty wack However, my standard at Hiro Ramen, is the compared to the plate bulgogi bowl. The Korean beef dish is rich, tangy, full of accoutrements and never fails to satisfy. that comes standard My only real complaint about Hiro Ramen is that with any bowl of pho. they recently started closing at 8:30. I’m sure it was Hiro Ramen, which the right move financially, but it doesn’t dovetail opened in Ashland in quite as nicely with the nine-o-clock-hour movie Truth told, the rise of Ramen has always con- the old Eleven space start times at the Varsity around the corner as the fused me a bit. As a growing boy that preferred at 11 N. First St., has turned me around a bit. The previously, slightly later hours. Perhaps summer to measure his food by the pound, rather than the atmosphere is bright and cozy enough to feel just will turn things around. Because what’s better in bowl, the idea of soup for dinner seemed... Lacking. right for a bowl of soup, and is just the kind of lo- summer than a steaming hot bowl of soup? When Lacking what? Everything beyond being hot that cals hole that Ashland sorely needs more of. Like the primary market for Ramen (college students) made it a satisfying meal. The first time someone everything in downtown Ashland, it feels about 10 have all left town? Darn... invited me to Pho, I thought they were kidding. percent too expensive, but the entire menu is still I give one thumbs up to Hiro Ramen—because “Where’s beef,” I chortled. affordable enough to eat there on whim, not as a there’s no way I’m putting down my spoon for some- “On the bone in the soup,” they said, peaking my special occasion. thing this yummers. Ramen: whodathunkit? interest. The ramen, comes with your choice of rich hearty stock, and then a variety of proteins, and a selection HIRO RAMEN Thankfully, my tastes have evolved a bit since the 11 N. First St., Ashland caloric black hole days of high school. of fresh, hand-cut veggies. I usually leave hoping 11:30am-8:30pm But Ramen still feels lacking. Perhaps—and I’m for a teensy bit more protein, but glad to have had a $0-15 just throwing this out there—like it’s something meal that might help the belly I used to so delight in What The Superheroes Drink BY NICK BLAKESLEE
This week’s Messenger is about Medford’s Comicon, so it felt fitting to find unique flavor makes it feel both quirky and unique, like our friend The Doc- a way to relate my love of beer with my (albeit limited) knowledge of su- tor. It feels timeless. perheroes. I picked out four random beers (local to Oregon, of course) and Doggerland Baltic Porter by Oakshire Brewing (Eugene) reviewed their flavor with who I’d think would enjoy it best. (Whatever you Oakshire Brewing is near and dear to my heart. They have a selection of do, just don’t serve a Russian Imperial Stout to Captain America.) Berliner Weiss beers that first introduced me to sour style ales. Their Baltic Knotty Blonde by Three Creeks Brewery (Sisters) Porter is delicious. It features a bit of malt sweetness, but quickly moves into This blonde ale has a toasty malt character to it. It’s very drinkable, some an oaky roundness of flavor. I got a bit of smoke in there as well. The beer felt might even describe it as a session ale complex, every sip was different than for its low abv. and IBU. Its flavor is the last. unobtrusive. It won’t clash with any- Super Hero who’d enjoy this: Iron- thing one might eat, because there’s man (Probably). Local
not a whole lot to it. It’s a blonde. The You feel like you know what kind of beer, if nothing else, is safe. Its great- person he is, and then he up and sur- est achievement is that it’s refreshing. prises you with something completely It quenches. different. The more I drank the beer, Super Hero who’d enjoy this: Su- the more it expanded for me. It was perman. originally just another porter, but Here’s the deal with Superman: grew on me the more I spent time with He’s bullet proof, can fly, faster than it. Flashy, with a bit of class.
DRINK a speeding bullet, etc. This is the type Cosmic Coldbrew by Block 15 of super hero that a twelve-year-old Brewing (Corvallis) might come up with that was tired of Block 15 started small, and in the losing at everything. Safe. Reliable. last five years have expanded to an- Gets the job done. other tap house as well as bottling. Bloops Blueberry Wheat by Ord- This beer has a robust Baker’s Choc- nance Brewing (Boardman) olate front, with a coffee finish and a This beer has a mild, but present hint of mild brownie flavoring. blueberry flavor. It’s very bright and sweet blueberry flavor drops off easy Super Hero who’d enjoy this: Dr. Ozymandias into a smooth wheat beer finish. This is the type of beer I could see myself This beer shares many qualities of a favorite arguable anti-hero. Both cos- drinking while floating down the river. mic in quality, they have the capability for sweetness; like Dr. O’s directive Who’d enjoy this: Dr. Who. to help save mankind, or bitterness, like his destruction of New York to save Not only does its name share the same color as the T.A.R.D.I.S., but it’s billions on earth. APRIL 26 - MAY 9, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 19 Cinco De Mayo Special Food Prices All Day CULTURE Saturday, May 5th Fresh Fish Taco...... $11.95 Carne Asada Burrito...... $11.95 Then and Now Grilled Mexican Corn...... $6.95 OSF’s Manahatta is a Moving Multi-Era Layered Exploration s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s ss Sunday, May 13th BY WILLIAM MACBRIDE Mother’s Day same actors in characters that are like eerie echoes, and Caprese Salad...... $10.95 Soup...... $5 cup / $5.50 bowl perhaps literal ancestor/descendants, of each other. 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These artists’ work will to all mediums and styles of art—I want be show in Galt Gal- the gallery to be a place where artists lery in Ashland through can grow and experiment.” April. Among the paint- What she really wants to create is ers are Crystal Desai, a community of art-lovers who come Daniela Naomi Molnar, back to her gallery. “I don’t want the a significant Mildred Jarrett, and gallery to just be an art retail shop,” she Kelly Rae Daugherty. says, “I want it to be an experience— cause of PHOTO CREDIT: CAMPBELL BAKER Jade carving is by Ryan First Friday events, live performances, On clean white walls hang paintings Spangler and sculpting is by Sheree rotating art, giving it a sense of com- missed school of soft blue roses and thick oil squares Kaslikowski. munity. I don’t think I could really nar- on large canvases. And throughout the “Art has been my passion for as long row it down to one meaning. I think art days is newly opened Galt Gallery, curator as I can remember; and this gallery is a plays different roles throughout my life. Campbell Baker arranges fine jewelry, manifestation of my experiences in the There have been times when it has been ceramics, and sculptures. Galt Gallery art world,” says Baker. “When I was in a source of happiness, a great frustra- dental decay in Ashland opened its doors to the pub- art school, training to become a paint- tion, an escape, and everything in be- lic in February. The gallery is named af- er I loved it—but something was never tween.” and pain ter Baker’s father, who always support- quite right. When I started working in a Baker invites artists and the public to ed her love and talent for art, as well as gallery in Santa Barbara all of the pieces share their own frustrations, escapes, sending her through art school. seemed to click into place for me.” and happiness with art at Galt Gallery. Pamela J. 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She says, “I am open 20 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SCREEN To Tell the Truth Emma Was Here by ROW 211 Films BY JORDAN MARIE MCCAW ed staged reading in November of 2016,” says Windows. “I began writing it in 2014 when I moved away from “Daniel has a great ear for dialogue and is a very tal- Oregon to Los Angeles,” Rester says. “I was feeling a bit ented writer.” Windows continues, “Emma Was Here is homesick and wanted to write something related to Or- the story of a terminally ill young woman who goes on egon since I grew up there. I’ve always been fascinated a trip to the Oregon Coast with her sister and two best with the Death with Dignity laws in Oregon, and I’ve had friends, shortly before making the decision of whether or a number of people affected by cancer in my life as well. not she will end her life via physician assisted death, legal I also wanted to challenge myself to write strong female through Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act.” lead characters for something. All of those things helped Over the past several years, Windows has starred in a inspire my writing into what eventually became Emma number of locally produced and filmed films, including Was Here.” Redwood Highway and a smattering of horror films. Windows hopes the film will convey the compassion and BEHIND THE SCENE SHOT FOR THE TRAILER OF The screenplay is the latest from Rester, who fell in love issues of the Dying Dignity Act justly. “If it gives comfort EMMA WAS HERE. PHOTO CREDIT: ANGELICA OWENS PHOTOGRAPHY with film at 12 years old. Films likeLawrence of Arabia to the family members of someone who chose this route, as and Pulp Fiction, and making short films with his friends, well, that would be highly rewarding to me as someone so Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act may not sound the sub- drove his interests until he majored in Film and Emerging heavily involved in the production.” ject matter for a comedy, yet the screenplay—and planned Media at SOU. “I’ve worked on a number of short films in Rester hopes the audience will relate and sympathize production of—Emma Was Here is sprinkling funny mo- the past in the drama genre with topical subjects,” he says. with the film too. “I want them to laugh, cry, and relate to ments throughout an otherwise tough topic. Rester’s first few films deal with hard but important the situations. Cancer is a tough subject that affects many The production is being undertaken by some of the usu- topics, like abortion and heartbreak—and Emma Was Here people in different ways, and physician-assisted dying is al suspects—and up-and-coming stars—in southern Ore- is no exception. “I like my projects to make audiences just one angle to it that happens to be quite unique to Or- gon film’s film community; namely, Southern Oregon Uni- think about what they would do in tough situations,” he egon and a handful of other states.” versity graduates Mig Windows, Angelica Owens, Rory says, “but I also like to incorporate honest bits of humor. He also hopes the film gives justice to the four female Owens, and Daniel Rester, all who founded the production Directors like Richard Linklater and Sam Mendes have in- lead characters. “I also hope that aspiring filmmakers see company ROW 211 films to create original, inspiring films. fluenced my style some in this way, though my works are it and are inspired to write their own pieces with interest- Their debut feature filmEmma Was Here will be directed my own original voice.” ing female leads or something similar as I’d love to see the by Daniel Rester, who also wrote the film, and stars Win- Shooting is expected to wrap in a brisk three week take, next wave of filmmakers show more diversity in sex and dows. And, already, the script found success through more with two weeks in Rogue Valley and one week on the race in their projects.” than one contest and had a stage reading as well. “The coast. Rester hopes the film will be released next year after script has won an Oregon Film Award, placed second in To stay up-to-date on the shooting submitting it to festivals like Sundance. the Jefferson State Flixx Festival, and had a well-attend- and the film’s release date, visit Row211Films.com.
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This can involve using HEPA filters in the home, showering before bed, changing your clothes twice daily to DR. DANIEL SMITH reduce contact with pollen, washing your linen more frequently, and using plies the use of sustainable harvesting nasal irrigation with a neti pot. methods and may include wild salmon, Next, you can look at diet, since it has a but mixed in the fish yield may also be direct effect on immune system function, farmed salmon that were previously re- and can directly affect levels of inflam- leased and were caught in the “wild”. mation and histamine in our body. Often- • Target specific anti-histamine foods. times, allergic responses are exacerbated Specific foods also contain quercetin when the body is overloaded with trig- or anthocyanins, which have anti-his- gers, and diet is an obvious place to start tamine or mast-stabilizing properties. decreasing that burden. Eat a ‘clean’ diet Quercetin-containing foods include as much as possible. This means avoiding apples, broccoli, citrus, fennel and red pro-inflammatory foods, especially those onion. Anthocyanin-containing foods high in sugar, processed ingredients and include berries, cherries, grapes, red cab- food additives. Home cook your meals as bage, red onion and wild rice. often as possible. When purchasing an • Keep yourself properly hydrated. You ingredient, read the label and use this should aim to consume about half your guideline: If you cannot explain what body weight (lbs) in fluid ounces, spread an ingredient is to a four year old child, throughout the day. Proper hydration re- do not purchase that product. You don’t duces the histamine response. know what maltodextrin, yeast extract It is also possible for allergy symptoms Morocca and FD & C blue No. 4 is? Don’t put that to have an infectious etiology. The bio- DINNER food in your body. toxins produced by mold, for example, Further, avoid trigger foods. 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Even if you’re you’ll generate maximum health an old pro at sexual climax, there may and wisdom for yourself by being be a new level of bliss awaiting you more like Interstellar than like in some other way. Ask for it! Seek The Amazing Spider-Man 2, it out! Solicit it! Transformers: Age of Extinction, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and the six other top-ten rehashes of AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 2014. Be original! 18): Can you afford to hire someone to do your busy work for a while? If so, do it. If not, see if you LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Long can avoid the busy work for a while. ago, in the land we now call Italy, In my astrological opinion, you need humans regarded Mars as the divine protector to deepen and refine your skills at lounging of fields. He was the fertility god who ripened the around and doing nothing. The cosmic omens food crops. Farmers said prayers to him before strongly and loudly and energetically suggest that planting seeds, asking for his blessings. 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The good news -- at least for historians, is to be partially intimate: not as close as we would tourists, and hikers -- is that the Old West town of like to be, but only as much as we can bear. Now St. Thomas has re-emerged. It had sunk beneath everything I just said, Aries, is a preface for better the water in 1936, when the government built news: In the coming weeks, neither your own quills the dam that created the lake. But as the lake nor those of the people you care about will be as has shrunk in recent years, old buildings and sharp or as long as usual. roads have reappeared. I foresee a comparable resurfacing in your life, Libra: the return of a lost HOMEWORK: resource or vanished possibility or departed Choose two ancestors with whom you’d like to influence. have closer relationships. Contact their spirits in your dreams. Testify at Freewillastrology.com. 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