JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Tickets are now on sale for the Britt Classical Festival. The three week schedule will begin August 2. What makes this year different is that the Classical Festival will serve as an audition for the three finalists for Britt’s next music director and conductor. In Britt’s 50-year history, there have been just … Continue reading »
Former Britt Music Directer Dies
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — The former director of the Oregon Symphony and a music director for the Britt Festival has died. James DePriest passed away Friday at the age of 76. He led the Britt Music Festival from 1988 to 1992, and was one of the few black conductors to achieve international fame. He directed many … Continue reading »
Out & About: Rock of Ages and Weddings
MEDFORD, Ore. — This weekend, a hit Broadway musical is bringing back the big sounds and big hair of the 1980′s and everything you need to plan the perfect wedding is all under one roof. Rock of Ages Craterian Theater Pull on those leg warmers, turn up the boombox and shake loose that mullet. Everything … Continue reading »
Out & About: Wedding Extravaganza
MEDFORD, Ore. — In this week’s Out and About: where you can experience ancient Chinese music and martial arts and how you can get that big Broadway feeling right here in Southern Oregon. On Saturday night, the Craterian Theater in Medford presents Neil Berg’s “101 Years of Broadway, Song and Dance”. This year, this dynamic … Continue reading »
Out & About: ScienceWorks and Camelot
ASHLAND, Ore. — From the arts to the sciences, there is a little of everything going on this weekend. It’s the classic tale of music, love and life on Broadway. Camelot Theatre in Talent is extending the run of its current musical production of “42 Street”. This Tony-award winning musical is the quintessential celebration of … Continue reading »
Out & About: Christmas On Stage
Scrooge, A Magical Musical Randall Theatre, Medford ‘Tis the season for classic holiday tales and musical theater and this weekend there is no shortage of opportunities for both. At the Randall Theatre of Medford it’s a trip back to the Victorian London of Charles Dickens in “Scrooge, A Magical Musical”. Scrooge’s journey to redemption has … Continue reading »
Music Director Candidates For Britt Fest
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Britt Festival announced there are three finalists for the position of Music Director and Conductor of the Classical Festival. Each candidate will spend a week in residence with Britt next August, and conduct two concerts with the Britt Orchestra. The finalists are Mei-Ann Chen, Teddy Abrams and David Danzmayr. Mei-Ann Chen … Continue reading »
Out & About: Christmas Celebrations
The Medford Armory is transformed into a winter wonderland this weekend and characters from last year’s hit show at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre are reuniting with a new show featuring some classic holiday songs. Cabaret Theatre The marvelous Wonderettes, featured in last summer’s hit show at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, are back with a show … Continue reading »
Out & About: Holiday Celebrations Begin
It’s the icing at the top of the holiday season kicking off this weekend at the Craterian Theater and there is no shortage of opportunities to check out handcrafted gifts and tasty baked goodies. The Tenth Annual Gingerbread Jubilee brings together talented artists, bakers and designers in the ultimate gingerbread showdown. On Friday night, it’s … Continue reading »
Out & About: Dancing With The Stars
It’s a multi-media spectacle under the big top at Crater High School and pets take to the runway sporting the latest for furry fashionistas. “Media Circus” Crater High School Reality TV is a circus, quite literally, this weekend at the Crater High School Performing Arts Center. the entire auditorium becomes the stage for media circus”, … Continue reading »
