Ashland stages, workshops, and midweek finds

Good morning, Ashland. Today has a very Ashland spine: OSF matinees, a campus recital, conservation-meets-art time outside, plus a wider 50-mile circle that pulls in useful Medford, Applegate, and Grants Pass options.

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Arts

OSF Packs Three Shows Into Wednesday

Oregon Shakespeare Festival has a full Wednesday, May 13 slate in Ashland, with two 1:30 PM matinees and an 8:00 PM Shakespeare nightcap.

• Afternoon Choice: A Raisin in the Sun and You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! are both listed for 1:30 PM on the OSF campus in Ashland; tickets are required and prices vary by seat.
• Evening Option: A Midsummer Night's Dream is listed for 8:00 PM at OSF in Ashland; ticket prices were not listed on the overview page.

Outdoors

Paint Out At Whetstone Savanna Preserve

Southern Oregon Land Conservancy hosts Paint Out at Whetstone Savanna Preserve today, Wednesday, May 13, in the Ashland area.

• Bring Supplies: The organizer says Kaz Chandler will guide plein air sketching or painting strategies, and attendees should bring their own painting or sketching supplies.
• Details Gap: The public event page lists the date and location area but not a specific time or price; check the organizer before heading out.

Civic

City Hall Has A Parks Night

Ashland's city calendar lists two resident-facing meetings today, including the Park Commission Regular Business Meeting at Council Chambers.

• Early Briefing: CEPAC Work Session runs Wednesday, May 13, 2:00-3:00 PM, location not listed on the calendar entry; public meeting, price not applicable.
• Parks Agenda: Park Commission Regular Business Meeting runs 6:00-8:00 PM at Council Chambers (1175 E Main St), Ashland; public meeting, price not applicable.

Campus

SOU Keeps The Evening Creative

Southern Oregon University has a compact Wednesday lineup on campus, including student arts, clubs, and a free recital.

• Studio Time: Photography Club meets 4:30-6:30 PM in MA 110 Art Building, Ashland, and Print Club meets 6:00-8:00 PM; prices are not listed.
• Recital Pick: SOU Music Student Recital: Loren Donely runs 7:30-8:30 PM at SOU Music Recital Hall in Ashland; the listing marks it FREE.

50-Mile Radius

Medford, Applegate, And Grants Pass Round Out The Day

The widened 50-mile radius adds a practical Medford morning, a Medford art-and-wine stroll, an Applegate market preview, and a Grants Pass networking stop.

• Morning + Market: WorkSource Rogue Valley lists a Spanish-language basic computer workshop at 119 N Oakdale Ave, Medford, 9:00-11:00 AM; price not listed. Grants Pass Greeters runs 8:00-9:00 AM at Fruitdale Grange for a $1 donation and business card.
• Evening Stroll: Palate to Palette Stroll runs 5:00-7:00 PM at The Village at Medford Center, and Applegate Evening Market runs 5:00-7:00 PM at Lindsay Lodge in Applegate with no admission.