Varsity Theatre to host Student Film Festival
Southern Oregon University’s Student Film Festival opens next Thursday at the Varsity Theatre in down town Ashland, and there have been changes since last year. Rather than a class, Film Club will be putting on the annual event for the first time. Preparations started in January, and since then, the club has organized event details, […]
‘A Man of no Importance’ Cast inspired by community and experience
Having been rehearsing since Apr. 2, the Oregon Center for the Arts (OCA) at SOU closed their performance of A Man of No Importance on May 20 after a two week run. A Man of No Importance, based off of the 1994 film of the same name, was written by Terrence McNally with music by […]
No Man’s Land Film Festival Successful despite Technical Issues
Despite this technical interruption, event coordinators and attendees stayed positive and lively throughout the event, laughing and conversing with each other. After 25 minutes, the problem was resolved by loading the films onto another computer. The patient crowd broke into applause as the event resumed. Kira Welch, organizer of the No Man’s Land Film Festival […]
Reviving the Music Scene: Juniper Berries Release Debut Album
If the ghost of Elliot Smith joined forces with The Pixies the result would be the experimental pop sound of The Juniper Berries. Their debut album, Don’t Breath In Through Your Mouth not only demonstrates the band’s obvious musical prowess but also their dynamic as a group. The band started as the brainchild of Joshua […]
Cattle Mutilation: The Musical
“COWS IN PERIL! BIGFOOT BLAMED! THE TRUTH WILL SHOCK YOU!” This ain’t no Muppet Show. The Ashland theatrical group Puppeteers for Fears newest play, Cattle Mutilation: The Musical, is a hilarious adult horror comedy puppet show that is a must see. It features 10 original songs from playwright Josh Gross, founding member of Puppeteers for Fears, that will leave audiences […]
Vinyl Cleaning Up Image
Vinyl has been under scrutiny by the city of Ashland through some ongoing complaints that range from excessive noise, fighting, and generally disorderly conduct. The Council has not taken away their liquor license, but advised the Ashland Police Department to keep a close eye on the bar. According to the Council’s report, “The primary complaints involving […]
Teacher by Day, Rock Star by Night
Last Friday and Saturday night, Southern Oregon University’s own creative writing teacher, Craig Wright, performed with his band, “The 541 Turnaround,” at the Milagros Fresh Mexican restaurant to celebrate Mardi Gras, and they kicked ass. Craig Wright led on vocals and traded in his short stories for a six string, fender electric guitar. He and his band played […]
Cheap Date: Lace Up the Skates
It is that time of year again; when the cool, crisp winter air quickens your step and and the picturesque mountains are dusted with snow. With this winter chill comes all kinds of cold weather activities that are a lifestyle for Oregonians. Among them–Ashland’s outdoor ice skating rink, that was founded in 1996, opened for […]
The Venue is the Thing!
“Even though this community already thrives off of art and culture, we believe that the people are hungry for more. Live at the Armory is going to provide it, and provide it in style”, says Jason Gallagher co-owner of Live at the Ashland Armory. He is most always in one stage of preparation or […]
Oberon’s Turns into a Battlefield
L.A. based band The Battlefield took the corner stage in Oberon’s tavern on Wednesday night and adapted to the small bar zaniness that the venue has become known for. “We love funky little bars,” said Jenny Weaver, in a pre-concert phone conversation. At the helm of vocals for the group, Jenny also plays tambourine and multiple […]