JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – The Britt Festival has announced it will buy two new properties in Jacksonville. The festival has been hoping to buy the properties if they ever became available. Plans are to use the space to add parking for music-going patrons. Right now, the properties are zoned as residential. The Britt Fest will have … Continue reading »
Out & About: First Weekend of November
MEDFORD, Ore. — This weekend, an award winning musician will visit the Rogue Valley, bringing with her instruments from around the world and families can explore an unseen world at new exhibit. The Rogue Valley Symphony is including a special treat with it’s November series of concerts. Grammy-winning flutist Rhonda Larson will join the Rogue … Continue reading »
Out & About: Halloween Weekend
It’s a tribute to all American music and dance that is sure to get your toes tapping and there are some spooky goings-on in Southern Oregon. “Song and Dance” Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Ashland At the Oregon Cabaret Theatre in Ashland, it’s a tribute to American show business. “Song & Dance” takes a high energy musical … Continue reading »
Out & About: Third Friday In Medford
A Southern Oregon theater is hoping that play-goers will cast their vote for a play with an election year flavor and the Heart of Medford Association is celebrated it’s Third Friday with a new look. “The Best Man” Camelot Theatre They are two very determined men battling for their party’s presidential nomination. It’s all playing … Continue reading »
Jazz Festival Kicks Off
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford Jazz Festival kicks off Friday, drawing 14 bands from all over the country. Some folks were starting the celebration early Friday afternoon, warming up the dance floor for tonight’s shows. Organizers say this event isn’t only for jazz fans. It’s for music fans, and dance fans, of all ages. “Every … Continue reading »
Out & About: Halloween Preps
Halloween is still three weeks away but some familiar spooky villains are making an early appearance and local fall festivals are kicking into high gear. Start your countdown to Halloween with one of the most infamous of spooky villains. Dracula Randall Theatre Randall Theatre of Medford presents “Dracula”. This original adaptation of the Bram Stoker … Continue reading »
Project Trio Visits School
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – An innovative trio is putting a new twist on chamber music. It’s where Beethoven meets beat-box. Greg Pattillo, Eric Stephenson and Peter Seymour are “Project Trio”. Three classically trained musicians who now play a high-energy mix of classical, jazz, hip-hop and rock. The group is here as part of the Britt … Continue reading »
Out & About: The Beginning of Fall
The coming days are full of activities to get you in the mood for fall. Art Along the Rogue Angry Birds are coming in for a landing in Grants Pass. It’s all part of this year’s Art Along The Rogue street painting and music festival. A 3-d illustration of the popular on-line game is being … Continue reading »
Britt Festival Numbers Are In For 2012
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — The Britt Festival season is over, and organizers say their success has them looking forward to next year. Festival officials say this year’s concert series met their goals, including ticket sales. Average attendance for the shows was higher than the festival saw in 2011, even with 3 fewer shows this season. Organizers … Continue reading »
Out & About: Oktoberfest
October is still a few days away, but that’s not stopping some local celebrations. Fall is in the air and so are Oktoberfest celebrations, and critically acclaimed films from around the world are taking to Ashland movie screens. Oktoberfest, Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus On Saturday, taste a slice of Germany at the 5th annual Oktoberfest at … Continue reading »
