For this special end of year holiday gathering, The Hearth has invited a collection of local musicians to weave together music with their own personal stories. Tellers include Ava DeRosier, Duane Whitcomb, Sophie Javna, Gene Burnett, and Kimberly Starkey. Mark Yaconelli will host. Lots of holiday refreshments and treats. This is a great way to celebrate the season with friends, family, and neighbors. Thursday, December 20th from 7 to 9pm at Temple Emek Shalom in Ashland. This is our once-a-year evening in which all ticket sales benefit The Hearth. Please help us continue to produce creative, heartfelt, community-building events. $10-$20 suggested donation at the door.

The Hearth Holiday Wine Reception is a special ticketed event that precedes the December 20th Hearth Holiday Gathering. A $50 VIP ticket includes local wines, savory appetizers, delicious desserts, a special story by Mark Yaconelli, and RESERVED SEATING for that evening’s Song and Story Gathering. Featured wines include selections from Casa Bruno Wines, Eliana Winery, Grizzly Peak, Kriselle Cellars, Naumes Family Winery, Pebblestone Cellars and Simple Machine. The reception takes place from 5:30 to 6:45pm at Temple Emek Shalom. Reception tickets are limited. Purchase tickets here.