St. Mary’s School began in Jacksonville over 150 years ago and our mission has never wavered: To prepare ethically-grounded students for success in life. Today, St. Mary’s offers 24 Advanced Placement courses, 100% of its students go to college, and 94% of those who enroll in college earn degrees, far outpacing the national average. In […]
Zounds! “They seek him here… They seek him there… Those Frenchies seek him everywhere… Is he in Heaven… Is he in Hell… That damned elusive Pimpernel.”
Yes, it’s The Scarlet Pimpernel and it is scheduled for our June show at Old City Hall. This is the […]
A recent quote from Brian Ballou, Fire Prevention Specialist with the Oregon Department of Forestry states:
“It is especially important during these dry years in southwest Oregon to help firefighters defend homes against wildfire. Neighbors who work together to remove potentially flammable brush, dry grass and other vegetation from around their homes, greatly increase the chance […]
For the past 21 years, on a weekend in April, throngs of Jacksonville Woodlands’ users have laced up their walking shoes and hit the trails in celebration of an amazing community resource. On Saturday, April 11, at 9:30am, they’ll do it again. This year’s annual Hike-A-Thon celebrates the successful private and public agency partnerships in […]
Jacksonville Garden Club’s 30th-Annual Spring Sale will be held in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the alcove next to the Post Office on Oregon Street. The sale will feature beautiful fresh-cut flowers arranged in vases by Club members. Unusual plants, handmade papers, and cookies, brownies, breakfast pastries, and other […]
That was quite a little one-day downpour we had at the end of February, wasn’t it? I was pleasantly surprised to not see trees strewn across the woodland trails following the storm. Softened soil, coupled with high winds, is a certain recipe for blowdown, but […]
Much has changed for the better in Jacksonville over the last 20 years and Pony Espresso Café is no exception. It was 1997 and by chance Chris and Kadie Boivin, two newlyweds from Napa, discovered Jacksonville, as well as their life calling. And it is this year that “The Pony” celebrates its 20th anniversary.
This April, […]
Over the past 18 years, we have been delighted to have talented artisans presenting at the Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts (CTA) event on the Historic Courthouse grounds. It has been an incredible boost to Jacksonville’s community over the Labor Day weekend with the influx of talent and shoppers in town in search of unique art […]
This month we had the pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth Worcester of Daisy Creek Farm. Now in their 4th season of leading the agricultural activities at Hanley Farm, we learned more about no-till agriculture and what we can expect to see at the Farm this season.
What is no-till agriculture?—No-Till […]
I’m at my desk typing this column—on a perfect spring day—thinking I should be taking a long walk on one of the Jacksonville Woodlands trails instead! It’s one of those days when it’s a shame to be indoors when there’s so much to see and do outside.
As I strolled into work […]
At its April 7, 2015 City Council meeting, Jacksonville Mayor Paul Becker will honor Clara Wendt and Larry Smith for their many years of public service. The meeting starts at 6 pm at Old City Hall and the public is invited (as always) to attend and show their support. The brief presentation will be the […]
On Easter Sunday – April 5, 2015 – Jacksonville’s fashionable favorites will enjoy a Sunday Brunch at Jacksonville Inn before strolling the sidewalks from 2:00-4:00pm in their finest late 1800’s to early 1900’s-style attire. Don’t miss this chance to get a glimpse of some truly remarkable clothing from an era gone by. The Belles & […]
Organizers of the annual Frank Carter Easter Egg Hunt are in-need of cash donations to help offset increasing event expenses. This year, the fun and famous egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4 at the Bigham Knoll Campus field…the event will be attended by hundreds of local kids. The family-friendly festivities start at […]
Ashland Partners, located on the Bigham Knoll campus in Jacksonville is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, April 23 from 10 am to 3:30 pm in the Ballroom. Donors may schedule an appointment by contacting the American Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org using sponsor code: Jville or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
All […]
This month we are pleased to present our TWIN FEATURE ORIENTAL DETECTIVE NIGHT starring Warner Oland as Charlie Chan and Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto. Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto are the two most popular Oriental detectives in Hollywood history.
Our Charlie Chan feature, CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS, uses actual footage from the 1936 Berlin […]
In the first in a new series, Molly Best Tinsley will read from her newest novel, Broken Angels, at Book Talks on Thursday, March 19, from 6:00-8:00pm at South Stage Cellars Tasting Room, 125 South 3rd Street, Jacksonville.
Book Talks at South Stage is a new monthly series featuring authors from The State of Jefferson. You […]
Inspired by nature and a walk in the Jacksonville Woodlands, Jason Robison’s leaf mobiles have elements of leaves, branches, color and movement. Jason, the owner of Jacksonville’s The Crown Jewel says, “It is fun trying to get the balance and form just right.” With a torch and hammer, he creates the structure of the mobiles […]
At its March 3, 2015 meeting, the City Council took historic action when it voted to approve three key contracts for Phase I in the renovation of the historic courthouse into city offices. The Review is pleased to announce that firms chosen are local firms! Kistler, Small & White Architects was awarded the contract for […]
Here Comes Mr. Jordan, our film for February is a delightful romance-comedy fantasy with a perfect cast. Starring Robert Montgomery, Evelyn Keyes, Claude Rains, and Edward Everett Horton, the film was so successful it was remade three times. This original version is regarded as the best, and rightfully so.
You may remember Evelyn as Scarlett’s younger […]
Valley View Winery proudly presents The Grand View Artists and their newest paintings featuring a very special artist guest: Stefan Baumann, PBS TV star of “The Grand View: America’s National Parks Through the Eyes of an Artist” on Saturday, February 7th from 1-4pm.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the festivities which will feature:
The old U. S. Hotel may, indeed, have condition problems, as identified in the front page article by Tony Boom on the old brick lady and her structural issues as alleged by concerned citizen Larry Smith in the Wednesday, January 14 issue of the Medford Tribune. They are not likely unique to the hotel, however.
By Tony Boom
for the Mail Tribune
Posted Jan. 13, 2015 @ 5:51 pm
Updated Jan 13, 2015 at 9:56 PM
A local history buff says the iconic Jacksonville building is in trouble, but others disagree
JACKSONVILLE — Mortar slowly washing away from bricks at the U.S. Hotel has history buff Larry Smith worried about the future of one of […]
January’s film, Modern Times, is a comedy… but one with a dagger pointed straight into the heart of our industrial society. Only Charlie Chaplin could play a soul, who’s struggling to live free in a machine age that is binding him to endless repetition, in a job where workers are reduced to machines. This is […]
The Forest Park continues to improve and expand under the guidance and work of the Forest Park Volunteers and the city Parks Department. The volunteers have identified several new trail locations needed in the Forest Park. These new trail routes are developed by first studying the trails map and then using the National Geographic TOPO […]
A great place to find one last summer getaway… historic Jacksonville Oregon. In this episode of Tank of Gas Getaway, Joe Camarlinghi shows us how you can see the historic town in a unique way: Tank of Gas Getaway – Jacksonville History
The 5th Annual BIKE THE ROGUE bicycling event takes place Saturday, September 6th in Gold Beach, featuring three rides: 25 miles, 40 miles, and 100km/6.5 miles. The ride includes generous goody bags, well-stocked rest stations, spectacular scenery, and a free ticket ($15 value) to the GOLD BEACH BREW FEST, taking place the same day as […]
SOCCA 2014 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION - YEAR OF THE HORSE - Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Jacksonville, Oregon.
In December we bring you frankly a piece of fluff… but what a piece of fluff—it’s 1942’s HOLIDAY INN...
Sterling Creek Antiques is celebrating its one-year anniversary during the month of November!
This August, Southern Oregon takes center stage of the Oregon wine industry when the World of Wine Festival returns...
This unique, free event presented by five local churches features six outdoor nativity scenes on December 16, 17 & 18...
Last Art Amble for the year in downtown Jacksonville Tonight from 5 to 7!!
Our task is to hold on the elements of space, design and use...
New Venues and New Artists will be featured at this month's Art Amble...
This training is so important, especially in light of the tragic events in Medford. Aug 4, 9am-2pm, J'Ville
This month, the Bigham Knoll site plays host to a new bonanza: wine. The 9th Annual Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival...
Harvest Days at Hanley Farm - August 4, 5 and 6!
Important heads-up if you are planning on selling items at this year's Garage Sale on September 10 & 11...
The Southern Oregon Historical Society turned over the cannon ball to the Counter Terrorism Section of the Oregon Department of Police...
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy face and body painting on Thursday, August 4, from 3 – 4pm at the Ruch Branch Library...
Tucked behind the Umpqua Tasting Room and next to the McCulley House, Merrill Cellars is a not-to-be missed stop...
Enjoy downtown Jacksonville while getting up close and personal with our fabulous, local artists at this Friday's ART AMBLE!
Saturday, July 16, 100 runners from across the state and western US took part in the 10th annual event - a record!
Ashland Partners' Client Conference, held July 15, brought clients & staff from all over the world...
This weekend, July 15 - 17, Wall Auctioneers is holding Jacksonville's Artist, Eugene Bennett's Estate Sale. Auction Saturday, July 23
Thanks Jeff for the nice letter about The Review...
The latest archaeological research relating to pivotal moments in the Rogue Indian Wars. The event will be held on July 16, from 4-7pm
Movie Night on Friday, July 15 offers up the 1936 classic, "COME AND GET IT"...
Great photos of the Children's Festival!
