About this Event
Join Usolec Company and founder Dawn Hightree for Nature’s Opera, a community fundraiser supporting the SOU Student Creative Arts Competition — an initiative inviting Southern Oregon University students to create original works inspired by climate awareness, environmental stewardship, and our shared future.
The evening begins at 6:30 PM with doors opening and a silent auction featuring local art and community contributions. At 7:00 PM, Dawn Hightree welcomes guests and performs selections from her original work Nature’s Opera, followed by a student concert set featuring The Cleopatras.
Guests are invited to enjoy live music, creative expression, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere celebrating Ashland’s vibrant arts community. Food will be available, with wine offered for purchase. Auction winners will be announced at 9:00 PM, followed by an optional jam session with Twitch.
Suggested donation: $1 and up (everyone welcome).
Proceeds benefit prizes for SOU students participating in the Creative Arts Competition.
More information and student competition details:
www.usoleccompany.org/student-competition
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Nature's Opera Fundraiser
Host: Dawn Hightree
Info: • Check-in begins
• Silent Auction opens
• Community gathering & refreshments
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Welcome & Opening Performance
Host: Dawn Hightree
Info: • Opening remarks by Dawn Hightree
• Introduction to the SOU Student Creative Arts Competition 7:10 • Original selections from Nature’s Opera
• Live vocal performance by Dawn Hightree
🕑: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Student Concert Set & Silent Auction Bidding
Host: The Cleopatras
Info: • Featuring The Cleopatras
• Silent Auction Bidding and Item viewing Enjoy amazing music by the SOU student Duo that feels like up-and-coming superstars when you hear them sing! Beauty in tone and substance. Art and other items for auction will be available for viewing and bidding. Online bidding is already open and continues.
🕑: 09:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Final silent Auction Bidding and Twitch Performance
Host: Twitch
Info: 9:00 PM – Auction Winners Announced
• Fundraising results shared
• Appreciation of sponsors & artists
9:10 PM – Optional Jam Session
• Twitch performance and open mike
• Informal connection & celebration
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 30.00
