SPRINGTIME in Southern Oregon is a season of rebirth and renewal. The orchards, which lie dormant under the winter snow, burst into bloom as the days grow longer and warmer. The sight of pear and peach trees in full bloom is nothing short of magical. These trees, laden with delicate […]
FOR MOST OF US in Jacksonville, stocks and real estate are our biggest investments. Real estate is typically held as the value of your home. Traditionally thought of as the road map to the American dream, homeownership is largely made possible through bank financing. Stocks are a different story, […]
OREGON’S HOUSING production is not keeping pace with demand. This lack of housing is impacting affordability. As affordability becomes more problematic, people drive longer distances between a home that is affordable and where they work, or double up to share space, both of which reduces quality of life […]
DOCUMENTARY/ is the first line of a poem/ known as a haiku.
Really.
It has the required five syllables. Also, it allows us to put a five-syllable word into this Lifestyle Magazine (upping the I.Q. factor). Plus, we know that by watching documentaries, we’ll be distracted from the incessant drone of “news” […]
THE MARCH 4TH Jacksonville City Council meeting was high-spirited. After our regular agenda items, the fun began. I was very pleased to announce the 2024 award recipients for Jacksonville. Mike McClain received the 2024 “Lifetime Achievement Award,” and Belita Palu-ay received the 2024 Jacksonville “Citizen of the […]
THE FOUNDER of the Jacksonville Boosters Club, Robbie Collins, had a simple adage: “It does not matter who gets credit as long as the work gets done,” and indeed the work of the Boosters Club continues to be impressive. Collins was the main force in what some refer to as “the […]
Sipping & Playing in Jacksonville – April 2025
HAVE YOU checked out Jacksonville Wine Country? Our town is home to nine unique and delicious wineries, each offering something special. But as a mom with two young kids (8 and 6 years old), I know that not every winery is equally kid-friendly. Since […]
WITHIN A FEW DAYS, the entire Britt LIVE 2025 season will be in your hands. I’m thrilled with this season, which features legends galore (Earth Wind & Fire! Wynonna!!!) alongside some of the coolest newer bands around (Waxahatchee!!! Hermanos Gutierrez!!!)—it’s going to be an incredible […]
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18, when our little slice of heaven opens its doors for the third annual Parade of Inns. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome ticket holders to eight of Jacksonville’s most charming accommodations—five beloved favorites plus three wonderful new additions.
Our self-guided tour provides access to spaces […]
Friday, March, 2025: Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to share the next slate of ten Britt shows for the 2025 summer season. While there are still more announcements to come, this batch of diverse artists are an exciting addition to Britt’s existing 2025 line-up. Britt is honored to host legendary country artist Wynonna […]
ON APRIL 14, 1939, fifteen civic-minded ladies gathered at the Fellowship Hall of the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church to start a Jacksonville Garden Club, and 85 years later this organization is thriving and proving that the past is simply prologue. As the oldest continuous service organization in Jacksonville, the club continues to […]
SPRING IN SOUTHERN OREGON is a magical time when longer, warmer days bring vibrant flowers, lush green landscapes, and snowcapped mountains framed by budding trees in bright lime hues. It’s the perfect season to step outside and immerse yourself in the region’s natural beauty and charming communities. Here are some […]
Jacksonville, OR – February 5, 2025 – The community is invited to join Britt on Sunday, March 2 from 1-5 PM to explore the recently purchased U.S. Hotel building before it undergoes a significant transformation into Britt’s new home! Learn about the history of the building, plans for the future, and support the renovation efforts […]
WHEN WE HEARD that Jesse Eisenberg had written, directed, and starred in an upcoming motion picture, we were intrigued. We’d first taken note of the New York-based actor in 2010, when he wowed us as Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network. By that time, he’d already appeared in over a […]
SENATE BILL 762 made extensive changes to the Oregon wildfire policy, affecting how the state responds to wildfires and potentially requiring property owners make modifications to their property in order to lower their wildfire risk.
In 2022, in response to Senate Bill 762, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) […]
IN THE 1850s, Jacksonville was filled with miners hoping to strike it rich. Some did—but just as many lost everything. One man, profiled previously in the Jacksonville Review in a great series by Carolyn Kingsnorth, was Cornelius Beekman. Beekman built his fortune not on speculative gold dust, but instead […]
WHAT A WET, COLD BEGINNING of February, with snow, ice, and rain! The city’s snowplow and our tractors were working overtime. Our Public Works Department did a wonderful job clearing our streets. We will work on clean-up for a while as they continue to clear debris and make repairs, in addition to their regular duties. […]
BRITT HAS ANNOUNCED our BFO season and around half our popular music shows, and it’s going to be another fabulous summer on the Hill. We’re thrilled for the return of legacy acts including Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago, and incredibly excited to welcome newcomers like Waxahatchee and Rainbow […]
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Historic Jacksonville, Inc. proudly celebrate Women’s History Month in our historic landmark town by bringing our rich past into vibrant conversation with the present. This collaboration highlights the exceptional women who have shaped— and continue to shape—our unique community by weaving together stories of pioneering […]
Friday, February 14, 2025: Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the first installment of concerts for the 2025 summer season. The first of three official season announcements, this extensive group of shows features a wide array of musical artists, including first-time-to-Britt indie alt-rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor, country artists […]
Are you looking for a delicious and quick savory supper that doesn’t contain meat? I’ve got just the ticket! This Dutch Baby serves as a great vehicle for so many delicious combinations. And while I love the traditional powdered sugar and lemon cake… this guy is just […]
HOME WARRANTIES and home insurance are two distinct types of coverage that protect homeowners from financial loss, but they serve different purposes. While both offer valuable protection, understanding their differences is important.
A home warranty covers the repair or replacement of major home systems and appliances when they break […]
AMID GLOBAL STORIES of environmental decline, pollution, and ecosystem disruptions, the revival of the Klamath River offers a remarkable tale of resilience and renewal.
Once the third-largest salmon-producing river on the West Coast, the Klamath River suffered a dramatic ecological collapse in 1918 when PacificCorp constructed the first of four hydroelectric […]
AT CUTLER, teaching financial literacy is a priority. Our advisors aim to help our clients develop healthy money habits for positive financial outcomes. Financial literacy, however, should start well before meeting with a financial advisor. Parents and grandparents can play a pivotal role in fostering these skills early on. […]
IT’S BEEN QUITE A RIDE since I was first sworn in as Mayor of Jacksonville in 2021. I came into office as COVID-19 had ramped up in the United States. Presidential elections had been volatile, with periods of unrest and fear nationwide. That whole period was unsettling […]
A PERSON’S LIFE runs from the birth canal to the burial ground. So when deciding to write a biopic about that life, at what point should a screenwriter jump in? Is everything notable? Or is one period of that character’s life most deserving of examination?
The creators of the biopic A […]
IT’S 2025! The moment the calendar page flips to a new year, Britt springs into action! Every year presents new opportunities and challenges, and 2025 has some huge things in store. We’re so excited to share them with you!
You might have already gotten the announcement of this summer’s Britt […]
Our historic landmark town was the shining heart of the Rogue Valley’s 2024 holiday season. With the inaugural Jacksonville Holiday Trolley Lights Tour drawing over 5500 enthusiastic passengers for 29 completely sold-out evenings, Father Christmas welcoming over 1000 visitors, countless carols sung and endless cups of hot cider poured for visitors […]
JANUARY 24, 2025, JACKSONVILLE, OR — The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2025 season, with three weeks of exciting outdoor programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, June 12 – 28, 2025. Under the leadership of four guest conductors, Damon Gupton (June 12-13); Chia-Hsuan Lin (June 15-18); Roberto Kalb (June 21-23); and Normal Huynh (June 26-28) […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — December 9, 2024 —Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce four extraordinary guest conductors who will lead the Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) during the 2025 classical season. Chia-Hsuan Lin, Roberto Kalb, and Norman Huynh will each conduct two performances during the festival’s renowned three-week classical series in June 2025. Damon Gupton […]
WINTER IN SOUTHERN OREGON is the time to enjoy holiday celebrations, skiing on snow-covered mountains, ice fishing on frozen alpine lakes, storm watching on the wild coastline or sipping wine by a warm fire. In addition to Victorian Christmas here in Jacksonville, Southern Oregon provides winter activities for everyone…here […]
I hear so many stories of the magical alignment of circumstance that brings people here and am grateful for the gift of my own instant soul recognition of Jacksonville as “home.” Common threads that weave through these stories are immediate visual delight, the profound sense of belonging once the decision […]
BUYING A HOME is a significant investment and the process of purchasing a home is filled with both stress and excitement. Once you enter into escrow on your dream home, it’s easy to focus on the more visible aspects such as the layout, location, and overall aesthetics. […]
The cold weather has set in and it’s time to light the fire and enjoy simple meals that fill us with superb nutrition and love. This clean and pleasing recipe is so satisfying, you’ll make it many times before spring arrives. The origins of this dish […]
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. A good financial advisor helps you plant that tree.” ~Warren Buffett
FOR OVER 10 YEARS, we have used this space to discuss a variety of money issues. From market updates, tax changes, political events, […]
HISTORIC JACKSONVILLE, INC. is in the holiday spirit, which does tend to include some holiday spirits, so stories of beer, whiskey, and early Jacksonville saloons is the subject of this month’s Pioneer Profile. Gold rush Jacksonville became known as “saloon city,” reputedly having as many as 36 saloons. Keep in […]
INTRODUCING the force behind the Chamber is an absolute honor and the most important part of the first, official, written introduction in my role as Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce.
Brian Dunn, President and visionary of the Wine Trolley and Jacksonville Holiday Trolley Lights Tour is the owner of […]
“’TIS THE SEASON” at the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s Hanley Farm and we’re inviting you to join us in celebrating!
WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP—Once you’ve finished your post-Thanksgiving “Black Friday” shopping, head over to Hanley Farm on Saturday, November 30. From 11am to 3pm, we will be offering our annual wreath-making […]
AFTER A BUSY YEAR here at City Hall and in Jacksonville, it’s time to say goodbye to 2024. Our fall season was spectacular, and we are feeling the relief of fire season being over for the year. As so often happens in the Rogue Valley, it […]
RECENTLY we were drifting through Art Presence admiring an exhibit of locally-crafted artwork, when a woman looked up from a chair in a corner and calmly stated, “I’m waiting to see what you say about Wolfs.”
Really.
Let us step back for a moment. We always enjoy encountering you, Dear Readers, […]
Tuesday, September 3, 2024: Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic U.S. Hotel building, a landmark in downtown Jacksonville, Oregon. This significant purchase underscores Britt’s ongoing commitment to preserving local heritage while enhancing cultural and artistic experiences for the community.
The U.S. Hotel building, constructed in 1880, has been […]
IT’S MY FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR, and a perfect time to take stock of the many fortunes and blessings of 2024. Another Britt season has come and gone, and I’m grateful for the fabulous time we had with all of you on the Hill! Our live summer shows […]
AN INCREASINGLY COMMON TV TROPE has ripened into our favorite TV trope.
We hope that provocative sentence has prompted you to ask two questions. #1: What the heck is a trope? and #2: What favorite TV trope is that?
To answer your first question, a trope is an overused device, or stereotype. […]
AS WE NEAR THE END OF 2024, we are starting to wind down the year and enjoy the fall. We are looking forward to the holiday season and all that entails for us individually. Our election year is finally over, thank goodness, and we have a head […]
SO FAR IN 2024, the S&P 500 has hit a new all-time high 44 times. And even though California Street is a long-way from Wall Street, at Cutler we have a great deal of gratitude for this extended bull market. After all, stock ownership in the US has never […]
LIVING IN THE COUNTRY is a dream for many. If you have not purchased or lived on rural property, there are many unique considerations to be aware of. When buying in a city or town, it is generally easier to determine allowed uses of the property, boundaries, and […]
Oh my goodness I can’t think of a yummier treat on a fall day then a tasty apple fritter! These little bites are easy and fun and make a great snack for the kiddo’s or a respectable dessert served with a side of vanilla ice cream. Easier […]
ONE OF THE THINGS I LOVE MOST about Southern Oregon is its four distinct seasons. I can’t say I have a favorite, but I do have favorite activities for each. Fall is the season of crisp, cool weather. The season when pumpkins and squash are harvested, ciders are brewed, and […]
In this time filled with elections and the uncertainty that accompanies the season, I am deeply grateful for the stability of life in our historic landmark town. To feel gratitude for and confidence in the leadership of our city government and throughout our community feels like a privilege.
Our mayor and city […]
Monday, October 7, 2024: Britt Music and Arts Festival is excited to announce a special discount for students in the community. The Britt season typically lasts from June to September, but the 2024 season is wrapping up a little later than usual with the final concert happening on October 14 featuring soul sensation Michael Kiwanuka […]