TIBETAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL BENEFIT

Kham Aid Foundation, a non-profit that supports cultural conservation, education, health care, environmental protection, economic development and disaster relief in eastern Tibet, will hold a Tibetan Cultural Festival at SOU on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10:00-5:30 in the Stevenson Union Hall and Rogue River Room. Come experience the sacred arts, music, literature, dance, film, fashion, food and Buddhist traditions of the snowy land of Tibet. Cultural dress is encouraged and vendors will offer Tibetan goods. Dr. Pamela Logan, founder of Kham Aid, will be the keynote speaker. Parking at SOU will be free. SOU's Art Department and other local businesses are sponsoring this event, and all proceeds will go directly to Kham Aid Foundation. Tickets go on sale Sept. 1 at Soundpeace and Tibet Treasures on Main St. in Ashland. Each ticket enters the purchaser into a raffle drawing for a beautiful Tibetan silk painting by Choying Art, and other prizes. Prices are: children 12 and under - advance and at the door: $5. Seniors and students with ID cards - $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Adults: $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For out of town tickets, sponsorship participation, and festival information call 541-488-2308. To learn about the Kham Aid Foundation go to http://www.khamaid.org.