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Jesse Cook at the Craterian
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: April 2nd, 2013 | 0 Comments
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Jesse Cook, Guitarist[/caption]
Jesse Cook, Guitarist
Widely acclaimed guitarist Jesse Cook plays an engaging emotional “world music” based on his specialty, rumba flamenco. Unique to the music world, Cook has top both the Jazz and New Age charts. He has performed world-wide, toured extensively with The Chieftains, and opened for jazz greats like B.B. King and Ray Charles. Don’t miss this guaranteed sizzler of a show! 9 April 2013 at 7:30 PM Presented by: Craterian PerformancesMusic Ashland Oregon On Esemble 4/13/13
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: April 1st, 2013 | 0 Comments
Eclectic Music Ashland Oregon
On Ensemble Contemporary Drummers
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On Ensemble plays live music Ashland Oregon[/caption]
"On Ensemble" plays live music Ashland Oregon, with Japanese drums at the foundation of its world fusion mix, On Ensemble takes the ancient instruments of taiko into new realms. Infusing the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica, On Ensemble's unique sound has been praised as "completely original and brilliantly conceived." Modern Drummer magazine calls On Ensemble "an exciting taiko ensemble looking at new ways to apply traditional Japanese drums."
(more...)Bouncing Back, a New Book
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: March 30th, 2013 | 0 Comments
I want to recommend a new book "Bouncing Back" by Linda Graham, my friend and dear guest at the Chanticleer Inn!
Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being offers new tools and techniques to help us recover our innate capacities to meet life’s challenges, whether everyday disappointments or extraordinary disasters, with calm, clarity, flexibility and courage.
Bouncing Back shows readers how to harness the neuroplasticity of their own brains to strengthen the structures of the brain they need to “bounce back” and not only get through hard times but thrive in their midst.
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Bouncing Back[/caption]
The neuroscience is accessible; the exercises are powerful -- a worth while read for all.Benefit Screening of “42”
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: March 28th, 2013 | 0 Comments
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Movie Poster of "42"[/caption]
My friends Janet and Art want to get the word about the movie "42". So in their words here's the scoop ...
Hi Friends, We hope you can make this event (see below). It’s a benefit screening of the new movie “42” about Jackie Robinson at the Varsity Theater on Monday April 15th at 6pm. "42" stars Harrison Ford as Dodger's General Manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Jackie Robinson, played by Chadwick Boseman. The film is written and directed by Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland. There will also be a raffle of Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia and speakers including John Cypher of Hill Street Blues and, of course, popcorn (can’t watch a movie about baseball without it!). Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 541-488-7716. Proceeds will support Havurah Shir Hadash’s “Burn the Mortgage” capital campaign. Please come see a great film and support the Havurah all at the same time. You Brooklyn Dodger fans especially won’t want to miss it!
West Side Story at the Craterian
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: March 25th, 2013 | 0 Comments
West Side Story
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West Side Story[/caption]
This landmark musical updates the story of Romeo and Juliet to the urban jungle of 1950’s New York.
Broadway was never the same after the jolt delivered by this powerhouse show, whose stunning choreography, soaring music, and searing story of racial tension retain all their original impact. Leonard Bernstein’s matchless score features such classic songs as “Something’s Coming,” “Maria” and “Tonight.”
1 April 2013 at 7:30 PM
Presented by: Craterian PerformancesSpring flowers at Emigrant Lake
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: March 25th, 2013 | 0 Comments
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Purple-eyed Grass at Emigrant Lake[/caption]
Stay at a Bed and Breakfast Ashland Oregon, hike the hills and marvel at the spring flowers
The early spring flowers are blooming on the valley floor. They look so delicate and sweet. In reality they are hardy perennials. Picture here is Purple-eyed Grass. At the Chanticleer Inn Bed and Breakfast in Ashland Oregon, the related Blue-eyed Grass is abound in the south facing flower beds.Music Ashland Oregon, Janis Ian 4/3/13
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: March 22nd, 2013 | 0 Comments
Eclectic Music Ashland Oregon Janis Ian Grammy-Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Janis Ian plays live music Ashland Oregon. Janis was just 13 when she published her first song in Broadside Magazine. At age 14, she wrote the song that charted her life's course, a song that Arlene Levinson of the Associated Press described as "a white teenager indicting America for its racism and hypocrisy." "Society's Child" rocked the nation at a time when the Supreme Court had yet to repeal the laws against interracial marriage, and when civil rights unrest was cresting. It was banned across the country by radio stations as "subversive", a position that was later reversed when the brilliant composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein became Janis' most vocal supporter. (more...)Southern Oregon Wine Region has four AVAs
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: March 19th, 2013 | 0 Comments
Many guests ask me what is an AVA -- American Viticultural Area. What kinds of soils and climates Southern Oregon wine region has. So here's a little write up to answer those questions.Richard III Car Park Jokes
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: March 14th, 2013 | 0 Comments
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Richard III[/caption]
How can one resist all the Richard III car park jokes?
My friend and Shakespeare scholar Mike Jensen finds them ... I just share them.
This one I related to. I am so glad for the remote key fob, I am forever locating my car via the remote beep.
Music Ashland Oregon Karen Drucker 3/23/13
Posted by:Ellen | Posted on: March 13th, 2013 | 0 Comments
Eclectic Music Ashland Oregon
Karen Drucker Inspirational Singer/Songwriter
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Karen Drucker plays live music Ashland Oregon[/caption]
Karen Drucker plays live music Ashland Oregon. Karen has recorded 11 CDs of her original inspirational music and has won numerous awards for her volunteer work for performing and producing shows for organizations in need. Karen has been called a master of communicating presence and spirituality through music. She has been a professional comedienne, lead her own band for corporate events, and has been the spokesperson for "Bread and Roses" (performing in convalescent hospitals, prisons, children's hospitals, etc.). She started her own organization, "Artists ForA Cause," to raise awareness and funds for organizations in need by producing concerts featuring local entertainers.
She has been the music director for 3 different NewThought churches,music director for the UCRS Regional and National Conferences and co-music director for RSI's Asilomar conference. For her musical contribution to UCRS, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate. She sings, speaks and leads workshops at women's retreats,mind-body & health conferences and various churches around the country. She also performs music for ministers, workshop facilitators, and authors including Joan Borysenko, SARK, Alan Cohen, Mary Manin Morrissey and many others.
Presented by St Claire Productions
Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 8pm
Tickets: $20/advance, $22/door, $10/teens 12-17,
children under 12 are free with paying adult.
Unitarian Fellowship, 4th and C Streets, Ashland