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Schneider Art Museum - Opening Reception

Opening Reception for Eons: Unraveling Time

Join the SMA on Thursday, October 15, from 5–7 pm at the Schneider Museum of Art for the opening reception of "Eons: Unraveling Time."

Curated by Maria de Los Angeles, "Eons" brings together the work of eleven artists exploring time through memory, history, mythology, labor, tradition, and imagination.

Celebrate the opening with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, meet select artists, and experience this thoughtful and visually rich new exhibition with our Southern Oregon community.

Also enjoy exhibitions by the student CVA Galleries in Art Building and Marion Ady next door.

Exhibition will be on display 10/15/26 - 3/13/27

Visit sma.sou.edu

Tutunov Piano Series - Opening Performance

Sebastian Picht "Rising Star"

A native of Philadelphia, while still a student of Alexander Shtarkman at the Peabody Conservatory of John Hopkins University, Sebastian Picht has performed internationally in Switzerland, Mexico, Iceland, Italy, and Spain. Most recently, he appeared at the Carme Contemporary Cultural Center in Valencia as winner of the 2025 Valencia International Piano Academy Competition.

Friday, October 16th 2026 at 7:30 PM

SOU Music Recital Hall

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Chamber Music Concerts

The Balourdet Quartet

The Balourdet Quartet stands out for their vibrant energy and masterful blend of technical precision and emotional depth, earning a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. "With bows flying and notes swirling, this quartet has a bright future ahead." (Ponca City News). The quartet is joined by flutist Adam W. Sadberry, a multifaceted artist and winner of Concert Artists Guild’s 2021 Victor Elmaleh Competition and Ambassador Prize.

Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 3:00 PM

SOU Music Recital Hall

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Ashland New Plays Festival

Ashland New Plays Festival 2026

Join us at our Mainstage Theater Oct 14th - 18th for an amazing line-up of new plays by emerging playwrights. Visit ashlandnewplays.org for info about these amazing new works and get your tickets!

Persian Girl Play

by Ida Esmaeili

Threshold

by Stephanie Fybel

Netta & Ru

by Lisa Langford

The Caelumids

by DJ Hills

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Upcoming

Company & Clark Dance Concert

This is the 30th season of Company & Clark Dancers, and it’s happening just once! Dancers of all ages, from 6 to 86, will be performing.

The evening will feature original dances by Tina Clark, Kathy Azab, and collaborations from all the dancers.

The music will blend seamlessly, featuring Blues, East Coast swing, Techno, classical cello, haunting music from the Ruins of the North, and 300-year-old master classics.

This 60-minute performance is designed to welcome audiences of all ages.

Don’t miss out on this 30th Season!

Tickets are available at companyandclark.com

Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 7:00 PM

SOU Music Recital Hall

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The Innocents: A Percussion Performance with Allen Otte and John Lane

The Innocents features acclaimed performers and composers Allen Otte and John Lane. Through found objects, handmade instruments, electronic soundscapes, and spoken text, they create a powerful and immersive performance exploring wrongful imprisonment, exoneration, injustice, and human resilience. Their work combines contemporary music and performance art to engage audiences. https://www.the-innocents.com/

This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is available as well as a livestream option for those unable to attend in person.

Monday, October 26th 2026 at 7:30 PM

SOU Music Recital Hall

4th Annual High School Choral Invitational

The SOU Music Department is proud to present the Fourth Annual High School Choral Invitational! This year, we welcome multiple choirs from visiting high schools. North Medford High School, South Medford High School, Illinois Valley High School, North Valley High School, Hidden Valley High School, Lebanon High School, Roseburg High School, Woodburn High School, Grants Pass High School, Eagle Point High School

This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is available as well as a livestream option for those unable to attend in person.

Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 5:30 PM

SOU Music Recital Hall

The Welkin: Nov 12th - 22nd 2026

Just a month away!

Rural England, 1759. As the country awaits the return of Halley’s comet, a young woman is sentenced to death. When she tries to escape the noose by claiming she is pregnant, twelve ordinary women are gathered to decide whether she is telling the truth. Join us for Lucy Kirkwood's dark, fierce, funny play about democracy and housework.

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