It also seems like there's just fewer people in this exhibition in general. Usually they have a Synchro team (well, not that there are any high level synchro teams in the bay area due to USFSA's new short-sighted rules, and only one in the entire Pacific Coast section) or at least a local act. I think they teased that Kristi Yamaguchi was supposed to perform as well. I wouldn't read too much into Ashley not performing. USFSA probably just wanted more time to congratulate themselves in that Olympic champions segment.
On another note, if USFSA spent less time congratulating itself and its past champions, maybe they could provide better in-arena and on-TV analysis, particularly of the Olympic team selection.
ETA: Lisa McKinnon posted a picture of Ashley's La La Land dress. It's even prettier close up!
That's one if not the prettiest skating dress I've ever seen. Also the program could've been amazing with more work on it, Ashley should have just kept and increased the content of it.